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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-09-11

JEWISH NEW YEAR.--We notice that yes
terday and to-day are the frat and second
days Of 'Tishri, 5627, = corresponding with
the tenth and the eleventh dsyst of Sep
tember, 1866, which are the Jewish New Year
holy days. On Wednesday, the tenth of
Tishri, or September IL 9 nineteenth, is the
Day Of Atonement, or "Yome Kippur" :"
Our jewish friends will close their places
ofbusiness on these days, and religiously
perform the duties enjoined by the laws of
their ancient faith.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-09-11

TC DEALERS IN ''TTE ARTICLE. con-
temporary says that it is not generally
known that the Act of Congress-, approved
July l, 1866, makes it incumbent on Gil
holders OF spirituous liquors in quantities
of fifty gallons and over, to report the fact
to the collector of the district in which the
same may be stored or owned, at once. The
neglect of this duty on the part of snch
owners CT holders, subjects the party to a
heavy fine and two years imprisonment.
On being notified, the collector reports to
the inspector, who proceeds to gauge aud
brand the vessel containing the liquors.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-09-11

FAT MEN.-Our corpulent readers will
not oh t if we say n few words in their
favor. ) said to DO fact that no fat man
WAS ever convicted Of murder. Stout people
are not revengeful, nor, as general rule,
are they asitated by violent gusts Of pas
eion. The follow who works with skeleton
keys is generally lean and wiry indivi-
dual, as he can only force himself through
holes scarcely large enough to admit q cat.
Imagine fat man doing these things, and
then imagine him alarmed and running
away, with policeman after him. Corpu-
leucy is not the sign Of villainy, but rather
Of good nature and good will to all men.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-09-11

Music IN THE PARK.-By direction OF
Gen. Green, the Post Commandnnt, the
band OF the 9Th United States Infantry will
perform in the Park, this afternoon, nth
instant, at A o'clock. The following is the
programme:
l: Overture from Thomas Opera, 'Le
Vair"
2. rolka-eRovcrs."
}. Potpourri-'Tourt." ..
4. Waltz-'Lurline.''
5. Overture from Adams opera, eta
Poupee de Nuremberg" .+s
6. Song Happy be thy Dreams
Z. MARCH, -''Army"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

THE Washington correspondent of the n.
Y. Times gives the following additional in
formation in relation to the memorials re-
Gently forwarded from this State to Wash
ington;
Information has just reached official circles
here from the undouhted loyal people of Tennes-
See 60 the effect that the authors of the
prayer Of the loyal Tcnnesseans, presented 70
the Committee ON Reconstruction n few days ago,
praying protection from the rebel majority which
they allege will soon resume political control OF
cal element of East Tennessee headed by the
Secretary Of Governor Brownlow. The loyal Ten
nesSeans represent that tho lawlcsSness and yio-
lence complained Of by the Radicals are the result
of the recklessneSs of law and Of the violence OF
which the Radicals themselves have been guilty.
This is what the country had a right to
expect. "The undoubted loyal people of
Tennessee" saw the injustice done to them
by these memorials. Thes could not do less
than brand them as the production of "a
mere handful of the extreme radical
clement" Neither could they fail to assert
the fact "that the lawlessness and violence
complained of by the radicals are the result
ofthe recklessness Of law and of the violence
of which the radicals themselves have been
guilty" II is about time for the memorial
lists 10 see their error, and withdraw their
statements altogether.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
shipwreek of a Brazilian Colony

We regret to hear of the disastrous result
of the frat shipment of colonists sent out fer
Brazil under the auspices of Major Hastings
10 whose kindness we are indebted for the
following particulars:
The schooner Neptuae, chartered for the
purpose, by Major Hastings, sailed from
New Orleans on the 9th of December, with
forty-two emigrantss, bound for Rio Janeiro.
On the 4th instant, she went ashore in gale
of, wind on the coast of Cuba, twenty-six
miles from Havana--whether to the eastward
or westwardof that port ,wearenot informed.
The schooner struck upon a projecting
rock. and in such position that, happily
for the passengers and crew, as well as almost
miraculously, they had only to step from the
vessel TO the rock, and were all saved. They
also saved all their baggage and personal
effects.
The violence of the gale and the marvel
business of the escape may be inferred from
the fact that the vessel went to pieces within
two hours after striking.
The colonists made their way to Havana.
From thence some went to Mexico, some re-
turned to Florida, and some of them, being
Alabamians, came by the steamship Guiding
Star to New Orleans, and thence to Mobile,
where they arrived on Thursday.
1t is said that the captain of the schooner
whose name we did not learn-attributes
the disaster to some defect in his compass.
Maj. Hastings, although feeling this
calamity very sensibly, is still resolute and
hopeful in his enterprise, and informs us
that the colonists with whom he has con-
versed, avow their intention to renew the
effort, after visit to their old homes and
friends.-MobIe Advertiser.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
Threatened Rebellion ia Indiana.

From the Covington undD Friend,l
There IS now organizing in this county, a
BODY of men who openly declare it to be
their intention to resist by force the collec-
ton of the tax levied to pay the soldiers
bounties; they are daily and nightly hold
ing meetings, in which they are passing
resolutions denouncing everybody who favor
the payment of this tax, including Gov.
Morton, the Legislature, and the Supreme
Court, and declaratory of their determine
ton to resist the collection of tax by force of
arms to the last. The movement is confined
solely to members of the God-and-morality
party, who, a few short months ago, were
CRYING out for the last man and the last dol
lar, and who thought it good thing when
any of the copperheads were drafted and COM
PEELED to pay several hundred dollars for q
substitute, or TO go themselves into the mill
tary service. They are the same men who
danced about the soldier when he enlisted
and left his home to fight for his country,
promising him solemnly to take care of his
family and supply their wants; and who,
when that soldier was gone, left his family
to starye and now that this war is over, turn
their backs upon the returned veteran and
become rebels themselves by resisting law
made for his benefit. However grievous the
burden of taxation may be, no good citizen
will for moment contemplate violation of
law, and his duty as a citizen, to avoid its
payment. We call upon all good citizens,
therefore, to discountenance and frown down
this attempt to inaugurate a rebellion in our
midst Depend upon it, that disgrace and
infamy-will forever attach to those connected
in IL
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

From the Memphis Appeal
The whole of South Memphis embraced in
the territory called Shiloh, and chiefly in
habited by Che children of Africs sunny
Cline was thrown into connection yester-
day bv the arrival ola couple of colored gen.
tlemen of the tonsorial persuasion, who re-
lated the following touching story TO SYM
pathetic hearers: These gentlemen had re-
Gently sold out their shop in Nashville, for
the purpose of going into that line of BUSH
ness in Carrollton, Mississippi, and pocketlng
the proceeds of the sale, they set out for that
place. Leaving the cars at Minona, they
hired a conveyance and started across the
country for their future home, but had not
proceeded far when the vehicle broke down
and they started on foot. After walking a
mile aud coming into dense wood, they
esnied several of their dusky brethren fitting
about from tree to tree, and no doubt having
read of the horrible massacre at Shongalo, in
the Chicago Republiodn, and thinking they
were some OF the survivors, they halloed TO
them not to be afraid. but TO come out"
which they presently did, each with huge
revolver In his hand, and demanded the
money of our travellers, which was reluctant
Nv given NO. amounting in all 10 some eight
hundred dollars. and then told them 10 run
for their lives, and they would, If they escsp-
ed. be freedmen" This requestwas readily
cornplied with, and as they ran several shots
were fired at them. Said one OF them in
conclusion, 81 de white people down dar may
be subgergaied, but them niggers WANT
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
ITEMS OF GENERAL NEWS.

"A weekly paper states. as il by authority tina
ii feels warranted in saying TO the public that III,
revelations Of last Tuesday viii justify II in an
nouncing that the Government has decided thai
JEFF Davis shall be tried for treason and othel
high crimes before military commission. W,
discredit the statement.
= The Heraid's Fortress Monroe correspondent
says JEFF Davis imprisonment and the public exc
Grafton Of his crime have made him irrascible and
soured his temper. His attention now IL chiefly
given to faulf-fnding End reading his bible
The statement recently published that CON-
mission for the trial Of Semmes had been ordered
by the Navy Department is incorrect. He VIII
be tried for piracy but several other charges and
specifications are under advisement by the proper
authorities, and the resalt Of the deliberations
will not be made known for several days. There
are certain specifications in the charges against
Eemmes which require the most careful consider
alton. rs his conviction on them would establish
precedent which might operate to the dctriment
Of the country in future wars with foreign ns-
tons
-E. W. CAN'T, who was formerly the rebel Gen.
CAN'T, and who afterwards deserted to the enemy,
Is now IN the employment Of the bureau as n
travelling agent.
The county clerk. sheriff and deputy sheriff Of
Pope county, Arkansas, were all recently MUIR
dered The clerk, Rev. VIM. Stout, was a mem
Der Of the Free State Convention two years ago.
General Woods has ordered the following
military posts in the department OF Mississippi to
be discontinued after the lst inst: Vicksburg
jackson. Natchez. Meridian and the temporary
stations ut Columbus and Grenada.
The Worlds Washington special says the'House
Military Committee are about equally divided
upon the question Of making the grade Of Gene
raj O part Of the regular army and not Temporal
~ matter, that In the event Of the death Of Gen.
Grant some other meritorious officer may be pro-
NOTED to the place. It wiz probably be adopted
In that form.
The Washington Republican, which has ever
maintained extreme views Of politics, very Bit
terly denounees the recent speech of Thad. Ste
vcns for It's attack upon the President
General Sprague, Assistant Commissioner of
the Bureau, for the States of Missouri and Ar
kansas, mas made his report. He reports the feel
ing Of hostility TO the Government in the South
and Southwestern part of Arkansas. 10 be still
very intense.
The House Committee on Commerce, as usu-
al every session. have decided to report bill re-
pealing the fishing bounties II Is understood IL
the report be agreed 20. that the New England
men will cndeavor 10 get drawback on the salt
used in curing fish.
There is strong probability that S. s. Cox
win be the Democratic candidate for congress in
the district now represented By Raymond. Of the
New York Times.
: Thermometer at St. Paul Minnesota, last Sat-
urday night. was twenty degrees below zero.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

The present Congress are determined Ia
advance the standard Of civilization. Moth
ing with them is unattainable They have
declared the bible a "good thing" only so
far as its teachings accord with their views.
They have demonstrated that Mr.. Jefferson
meant to assert in the Declaration of indie
pendence the perfect equality of black and
white "before the law" They have
discovered that the chief purpose for
which constitutions were intended is
that they may be amended without
the consent of the governed. They
have asserted and enaoted that the
greasy, Jolly, comfortable negroes of the
South are entitled TO more rights and privi-
leges than the poverty-striclen white people
Of the North.
The latest addition TO their high-pressure,
patent system of craftsmanship is the Rev.
Mr. Brooks plan for Irrational system of
education" which he has presented to Con-
gress, recommending as part Of the consti-
tutional law that no person, born in the
United States after the first day of January,
1880, shall be married in said States, who
cannot read, WRITE and cipher" 1t will be
seen that this law is intended to be prospec-
tive in its operation.
1t is not our purpose to present any re-
Elections, pro or con, upon the important sub
iect. We are wholly unable TO raise our
selves to the great height Of this new stand
of statesmanship, from which all the
laws Of political science heretofore recog-
missed, are being declared efiete, and new
and Observation-Disclosures is being promulged
FOR the admiration Of the world.
We simply aim as chronielers to note the
progress the times.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

THE Rochester Democrat congratulates it.
self that ON the subject of Constitutional
amendments, the Presidents conclusions are
of comparatively little importance, as he has
no veto power over them. The language Of
the Constitution is explicit, that
Every order, resolution or vote, to which the
concurrence of the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives may be necessary Except on a question
Of ADJOURNMENT shall be presented 10 the Presi-
dent of the United States, and before the same
shall take effect. shall be approved by him; OF
being disapproved by him, shall be repRssed by
two-thirds al the Senate and House Of Represen-
tatives, according to the rules and regulations
prescribed in the case of a bill.-Art. l. sec. Z,
The practice of the President also has
been to sign amendments passed by Con-
eress, in the same manner as bills.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
OUR MEXICAN REI.ATIONs-EVERY
THING ROSY.

Rumors abound. Since Mr. Stewards re-
turn 10 Washington from his West India
trip, correspondents and quid nancs have
been busy with his views and opinions, and
these, Of course, are of the usual rosy COM
plexion, the Secretary is always an OPP
timist on foreign relations, especially
where England and France are concerned.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Nacs must be a Democrat,-and
one cannot understand hence, why Demo-
crat should get information touching d.
plomatic secrets, which even the Steward
organs" are not permitted TO print,-but
nevertheless, the following may be written
by some really reliable gentleman:
On Monday Mr.. Seward had a long interview
with the President. 10 whom he communicated
the results Of his Havana mission. At the Cabi-
net meeting to-day. all the members were present.
and the matter was made the subject Of special
discussion. have before mtimated that the OBJ
ject of Mr.. Stewards visit to Havana was to bring
about peaceful and honorable settlement of the
Mexican question: am now able to state posi-
lively that he was invested by the President with
the extraordinary and OVERWHELMINGLY powers for
this purpose. A high opfcer ofIMorimiiida's Coz
crnmeaf clothed NTH sigliiar pOrers. met Mr.
Setrard al Harana, AID an in,erriesc took place
there, at ,rhick he basis of The settlement ,cds
ogreed upoa. The agreement does not provide for
the recognition of Macmillan. nor does it require
the United States TO make any change in her for
eign policy nor TO abandon any cherished prinei
pie. | am not even aware that Mr.. Seward made
any pledges or promises whatever. but ON the
same day that the Desoto left Havana, French
steamer left that port for Vera Cruz, and il bore
to Macmillan the verbal assurance that the poll
cy of neutrality on the part of the United States
towards Mexico would be continued and strictly
enforced. To-day Mr.. Seward communicated TO
the Cabinet the, gratifying fact that the evacua-
commenced Immediately, and that it would be
our own fault If that evacuation was not complete
before next July. The Mexican question is now
in fair way TO be settled peacefully and honora-
bly,, and there are only two ways by which that
settlement can be retarded-hrst. by violations Of
neutrality on the Rio Grando; and second, by the
siye and injudicious resolutions like those Of
Schenck's"
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

SfEAKING Of the election of A. II.
Stephens and Herchel V. johnson by the
Georgia Legislature, to the U. S. Senate, the
National IntelIigenccr says; alt were better
for the Republic If men of their stamp Of
politics in other days and Of their great and
experienced ability, were on the floor Of
Congress, in the place Of so many who hold
their positions by the concert of small poll
ticians, and by caucus intrigue, bargaining
and corruption.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

The recent scandal about A. T. Stewart, OF
New York, has revealed some facts about
his wealth. He Is the owner gilmore real estate
and property than Aston. He ewns nearly
ali OF Blocker street from Broadway to Sui
Ivan street. Then he owns the Metropolitan
hotel. which he bought Of the Van Renssel-
fsers for S5S0,000. From this he receives
$1,000 year as rent and he would have
mo &fiicnlty in selling il for Sl,000,O00 to-
Sex- His uptown store occupies the most
~ 4 hIec}x. and his removal thither sent all
he preperfy in the vicinity up at bound
10 aiunoss double its previous price. Down
,orn. his Wholesale st.re is 81 10000
nroperfy. Az the eorner Of Fifth avenue
md Thirty-fourth stress he is building
, ma, residence which wiii outvie in ex-
terror teri beauty and interior appointments any
,',.;vsse residence in America II is Of white
fa .-s xbundanfly ornamsnted With
e'iIr capitaIs and carved work, and the
s.s;r~avs slonc are estinasied 70 cost some
SEC. 600
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

THE National Insciliqenoer, referring to thu
late brutal speech Of Thad. Stevens, on the
negro equality amendment to the constitu
ton thus cbaracterizes the man: I" In SC
far as pretence Of argumen: is concerned, OF
dignity of parliamentarianism, or decency
Of expression, or respect of constitutional
law, or comfy as a supposed publicist, or as
a man of pretended honor, or of imagined
human qualities, Mr.. Stevens fails to make
an impression on one honorable mind in all
&Io 1,uI
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

THE local Inspectors for the port of Mem
phis have investigated the circumstances and
cause Of the explosion of the boilers of the
steamer 1fSa,ni, on the Arkansas river, JAN
uary 25th They decide that il resulted
from the misconduct andculpable negligence
of A. c. Ashworth and John Neal, chief and
second engineers of the steamer at the time,
and revoked the license Of each as engineers.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

The New York Express, very reliable
journal, says 1t firmly believes majority of
the Northern people feel kindly toward the
people of the South and desire the instant
admission Of their representatives. II adds:
Its the majority Of Congress. elected while the
the war was still raging, representing the war
feeling OF that day and hopelcsSly fanatical, who
firmly resolved that the Southern States shall not
as long M they can prevent u, participate IN
nYen the naosf trivial acts Of legislatlon.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

A GERMAN paper in Cincinnati, the
FaiksblOit is urging the Germans not 20
come South. It says, referring to contracts
entered into by number of Germans OF
that city, that they are sold into slavery for
two years. We thank the Commercial for
stating the facts and vindicating thetruth Of
the matter. There is not the slightest
ground Scr such statements as the Eaiks-
bat makes.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

THE Eutaw (Ala.) Wing says: Persons
should remember that contracts made with
freedmen, to be legally valid, are required
by the Revenue law, to have five cent
stamp on every page Of manuscript
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
pecial Dispatch to the Louisville courier.l

Special Dispatch to the Louisville Courier.l
MEMPHIS, Sunday, Feb. 4-PM.
BY the arrival of the steamer Peytona, from
New Orleans, we have the following parti-
culars in regard 10 the explosion Of the Lon
isville and New Orleans packet w. r.
Carter:
The w. Il. Carter, on her downward pass
age to New Orleans, exploded her boilers on
Friday morning, Feb. I'd, about O'Clock, at
the foot of Island 95, thirty-fye miles above
Vicksburg. The boilers passed forward of the
pilot-house, tearing away the forward part
ofthe cabin aud the texas. After the explo-
sion the boat took fire and continued to burn
until o'clock, compelling all who had es-
capped death by the explosion to jump into
the river and risk drowning in order to
escape the more terrible fate of being burned
alive.
The steamer Evening Star came along
shortly after, and, on reaching the scene of
| disaster, made every effort to pick up
those who were found swimming or on floats.
She soon had every person that could be
found on board and Immediately returned
with th0m to Vicksburg.
Captain Jacob S. Hurd, the commander
OF the W. r. Carter, had just gone off watch,
and was never seen afterwards. Two pilots
were at the wheel, one Of whom was killed.
The steamers Luna and Emerald passed
up abe I'd of the PeyfoBo, and took ali of the
passengers from the Eoesing Star who de-
sired to return up the river. The Peeoaa
overlook the Luna near Napoleon and took
from her forty of the w r. Cdrters crew,
who will proceed on her up the Ohio.
The following is as complete list as /
have been able to procure of the
MISSING OFFICERS AND CREW.
Jacob s. Hurd, Captain; NJ Ford, pilot;
]. Armrod, second clerk the second mate;
two strikers; two watchmen; two bar keep
ers; John Carr, colored, I'd steward Robt.
Brown, storekeeper; John White, cabin
boy Owen Todd, cabin boy; Obey Kicks,
cabin boy; two texas boys; second cham
bermaid and child; Ike johnson, cabin boy
Wash Rodney, cabin boy; Henry Anderson
and brother cabin boys.
The following is List of
MISSING PASSENGERS.
Mrs. DR.. J. e. Bell; two ladies in COM
pany with Major Johnson; Mr.. Raymond
Jas. w. Brannin, of New Castle, KY, and
two ladies'
WOUNDED OFFICERS AND CREW.
F. Paucaust, mate, bruised; Reuben
Townsend, lst engineer, scalded; Joseph
Akin, I'd engineer, bruised; Anderson
Lewis, steward, Bruised Henry Brown,
cabin boy,
NDEDsPASSENGERS.
Major johnson, scalded NJ. Smith, scald-
ed
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06

GEN. Gro. B. HoDGE, late of the Confed-
crate army, has become banker in Cinein-
natl. Better luck to you, General, in your
changed relation % the national currency.
Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-02-06
MISCELLANEOUS.

1lth--The greatest amount insured in any one
risk is $4,000, except in special cases.
12th-fhe amount insured in any one city, town
or village, depends upon its size and how built.
l3th-The amount insured in any one block de-
ponds as above,
14th-Certifed copy Of the Charter of the Com
pany, as filed heretofore
15th-General power of attorney for Agents to
accept service or process previously filed.
lc;nno1N TIMO. C. ALLYN, President.
"S'e"0"" GEO. NJ COLT Secretary