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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-24
BALTIMORE, MD,
February 19, 1866.

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DEAR PHGNx: Yesterday was what
the emphatic German would have
called an unfriendly day. It rained,
sleeted, etc.
In the forenoon, attended Trinity
ian Independent Methodist) Church,
and heard Rev. Mr.. Hall preach near
ly one hour, from 1st Corinthians,
18th chapter, 18th verse. His voice
was rather weak, his enunciation
rather indistinct, and his gesticulation
not classic. The sermon was simply
all extended exposition on the great
Apostles comprehensive but concise
comment on charity. The speaker
had not thoroughly analyzed his sub
ject, and hence his sermon lacked
unity, and his defamation wanted
freshness of thought and pathos of
feeling. In fact, it was more of a
lecture than sermon.
This church building has been re-
Gently finished. 1t is capacious in
size, and beautifully frescoed on the
interior, and is altogether very neat
and comfortable.
In the afternoon, I attended the
Missionary Anniversary of the South
Baltimore Station Sabbath School,
and listened to addresses from Mr..
Hines, Rev. Bishop Ames, Mr.. Hunt
and Rev. DR.. Bird. There was no.
thing very striking in any of these
addresses; they were plain and well
adapted to the youthful auditory.
The Bishops speech was specially
novel in its arrangement and simple
in its style. He propounded ques-
tions to the children, and then elabo-
rated their answers into a speech,
which was interesting to them. There
were present about 300 Sunday school
scholars, who sang several hymns
most sweetly and harmoniously. At
night, I could have heard a woman
preach in Spiritualist Church, but
my reverence for religion being
stronger than my curiosity, I de-
clined the privilege of attending such
service.
I have just seen an interesting relic
of the Revolution of '76. It is a
gold snuff box of most exquisite
manufacture, as well as of great value.
1t is of pure gold, the exterior beau
tifully enamelled, and ,studded with
diamonds. On the top, there is q
likeness of Louis XVI, set in clus
ter of thirtyfour diamonds, whilst
the edge is surrounded with twenty
four diamonds. This box was pre-
sented by Louis XVI, King of France,
to Col. John Laurens, of South Ca
rolina, Camp to Gen. Wash
ington, on the occasion of that Of
fcer's mission to France, by order of
the American Congress, to negotiate
q loan for his Government. It is q
matter of history that when Col.
Laurens arrived in France, DR.. Frank
lin tried to dissuade him from pre-
senting his petition to the King, but
the Colonel persevered, and at the
first levee walked directly to the King,
and handed him the petition of the
American Congress, declaring that in
5he event the petition was either de-
MED or delayed, there was danger of
his sword being welded with Great |
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-24

ELEVEN MEN FROZEN TO DEATH
We are permitted to copy the follow
ing from letter written to Mrs.
Reid by her sister, residing near
Hamilton, Fillmore County, Mime
sofa:
There was brother of Frank Ib-
berson druggist in Fox Lake. frozen
to death on the Goth ultimo, just at
night, while going from mill, within
half mile, and in plain sight of his
own house, which is one mile from
here. Sunday morning his son came
to see If he was here, as he found the
oxen home. told him at once that
he never would see his father alive
again, if he was not at home.
George and our nearest neighbor
and brother went with him to find
him, and found him on Addison's
land, about half mile from here;
and they found, as they we're taking
hlm from the snow, bottle by his
side, which probably brought him
TO his 1lntimely death He left
wife and eight children, the Oldest
eighteen years old.
We have heard of ten other men
who perished in the same storm-six
of them all together in sleigh. Three
other men had been to the timber,
and it seems they could not keep up
with their teams, one was found, the
others were not at the last accounts
we had. The one found was frozen
IN a standing posture, with both
hands covering his face, within three
rods of q house.
These calamities have all happened
within twelve or fourteen miles of
here, and [ have no doubt we shall
hear of Others. Dam Wiscon-
sin) Citizen, 9M
HE EMPIRE IN MEXICO private
letter to friend in this city from q
most intelligent American gentleman
at Cordova, dated 9th ult, speaking
of the permanency of the Empire,
says: Gas to the perpetuity of the
Imperial Government can say with
certainty that there is not vitality
enough in the Republican party here
to overthrow it, or give serious
trouble. Unless the United States
undertake to enforce the Monroe
doctrine, the Empire is perpetual.
Y I feel no apprehension
about the stability of the Govern
ment, and am satisfied that this soil
and climate reward labor more liberal
ly than any have ever seen. Nature
has done more and man less for this
country than any other on earth
Nashrille Union.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-24

The Vicksburg and Shreveport
Railroad was recently sold at auction
for $4,000.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-24

ONE DAY ONLY.-Wc h ave been reuue,t.J
by the agent OF the circus company to-
state that. owing to circumstances beyond
their control, they are compelled to shorten
their stay iii Columbia to one day-Mondav
February &C.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-24

state that, owing to circumstances beyona
their control, they are compelled to shorten
their stay iii Columbia to one day-Moudav
February &c.
ISsURANcE.--We call attention to the
card OF Mr.. II. E. Nichols, insurance agent
In this city, advertising the ''Home Insur
ance Company" of Savannah, Georgia.
This company, from the names Of its Of
hcers and directors, must be q substantial
and reliable organization. Its capital has
all been subscribed, and it's directors be-
ing prominent business men i'll Savannah,
there c"n DC little doubt bat it's affairs will
be well and judiciously managed.
100000
THAT CoLoRED Cuss Tho following
is one verse of political hymn, com
posed by an uncommon genius" out
West:
From Africa the negro came,
Arise, oh Congress, bless his name!
Stand up, good Stevens, bless the dav
The negro came from Africa!
He is the object of our love
In him we live, in him we move:
For him we preach, for him we pray,
For him we meet from day to day,
That colored cuss from Africa"
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS s.-Attention is cali
ed to the following advertisements, which
are published this morning for the firat
time.
Payment City Of Charleston Debt.
Kay, Veal 4 Hewetson-To Contractors.
Thos. Taylor-Wood for Sale.
Fisher & Lowrance--Oats, Flour, &c.
II. E. Nichols--Home Insurance Co.
jacob Bell-Citation T. w. Entzminger
X. ONcale X SOn-COrD fov So1o
Scott & Heriot-Auction Sale.
Mullsr Il Senn-Pot-ware, &c
Concentrated Lye, &c.
Mrs. E. X. Anderson-Mues Stolen.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-02-24

On Tuesday morning Sheriff Carew
visited the jail for the purpose of
carrying the sentence into execution,
but was refused possession of the pri-
soners and permission to carry out
the sentence.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

ted to meetthehome demand, and thousands
of ignorant, indolent poor, who exc out a
miserable existence in bringing few ber-
ries or bundles of kinding wood to
market from long distances, will become
contented and prosperous laborers, their
families comfortably housed and their chill
dren blessed with the advantages of good
schools-the common school system now
languishing for want of State aid, will be
revived and eventually become a self-sus-
tanning institution.
We believe that bright and prosperous
future is yet in store for the South. Our
people have only to display that determi-
nation of purpose and power of endurance,
which, dming their late struggle, have made
their names honored wherever true man
hood and noble conduct are appreciated, to
place their section, upon which Nature has
been SO lavish in her gifts, i'll that position
of wealth and greatness, which the noble
ness of her citizens and the wealth of her
resources SO peculiarly fit her to occupy.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
AFTERN DON SESSION.
Oct. 4th, 1866, 2 o'clock D. IN.


The convention met pursuant TO adjourn
ment, J. Il. Good iii the chair.
Ninety-two members were present.
The afternoon session was spent in a
similar manner to that of the morning, in
allowing the delegates Of the various coun-
ties to express their feelings and views, and
to give true statement Of their treatment
in the counties in which they live
The convention was visited by Breret Brig.
Gen. Carr and Col. 0. T. Bumfortl, of the
y. S. A.
Rev. Mr. Pell was introduced to the con
vention by Jas. Fl. Harris.
Rev. Mr.. Pell, in his address, states that
he has always cherished warm feeling to-
wards the colored people and if the people
of both races would go to work like they
ought, and which they will have to do,
North Carolina will be a giant state H
was loudly applauded. 4 vote of thanks
was then rendered to Rev. Mr.. Pell for his
address,
The Rev. T. A. Fiske was next introduced
who made a few remarks and made dis
tribution Of some papers for the Use OF
the freedmen.
Dr.. Brown then presented the convention
with so, the proceeds of the. lecture given
the previous night. A vote of thanks was
then given to DR.. H. J. Brown, who re-
sponded in very feeling and touchin e
manner. Great enthusiasm prevailed dur
ing his remarks.
It was then announced that the Rev. F.
4. Fiskc and Jas. w Hood would speak at
the next meeting.
The meeting then adjourned to meet ac-
cording to rules.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

citizens are all engaged in some pursuit by
which they hope to support their families
or restore their shattered fortunes. It is
true there is not much social intercourse
between families of the two sections, and
perhaps it is as well for the present that
there should not be- Ladies are not al
ways as prddent as men, and they might
discuss subjects that would open the wounds
of one section or the other, which are fast
healing over, and only require the removal
of irritating causes to be perfectly cured.
For the reliability of my statements will
refer to Gov d. G. Humphreys, of Missis-
sippi, Ex-Gov. w. L. Sharkey; r. M.
Johnston, President Exchange Bank, Co
lumbia, South Carolina DR.. Stephen Dun
can, late of Natchez, Mississippi, at pre-
sent resident Of New York City DR..
Morris Emanuel, President of the Southern
Railroad, and Gen. Samuel Thomas, late
Assistant Commissioner of Freedmen's Bu-
reau for the State of Mississippi, now of
Washington.
Parties desiring information on any of
the above subjects may address me at Vicks-
burgh, Miss.
J. 81. d. BOWMAN,
and Messrs. LEES & WALLER, New
York.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
THE COTTON CROP,

The Cotton Crop of 1s66-The Causes of its
Faiiure-Vhite Laberers Can Produce
Cotton-Its Profits to Families who will
Raise Cotton by their own Labor-Emi-
grafton of all Glasses Desired by the South
ern People.
TO tie Editor of the Neac York Times:
1t is generally admitted now that the cot
ton crop of 1866 will fall below one million
of bales-my opinion based upon actual
observation in Louisiana and Mississippi,
and information of reliable character from
other States, is that it will not exceed seq
en- hundred Mausand bales
THE CAUSES OF IT'S FAILURE
Cotton planting was commenced this wear
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

tive justice upon the heads of those who
have been and are Expressing us, and the
wonderful DEGREES of Providence in forcing
us into those pursuits which will break
down their success, may not only show
them that the way Of the transGressor is
hard, but in the great and enduring victo-
ries of peace which arc now the goal of our
earthly aspirations, captivity may indeed
be led captive
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
Northampton County.
We learn from the Weldon State, tha

! We learn from the Weldon State, that the
candidates for the Legislature in North
ampton county, unwilling to divide and
distract the people of the county at the
present time, at public meeting last week,
all withdrew. The two candidates for the
Senate, Col T. J. Person and Richard Gar
ner, Esq, each were to select four persons
| from the different portions of the county
the eight to choose ninth, to constitu e
a committee on nominations. This COM
mittee was to have met on Saturday, at the
Court House, to nominate the candidates
who are to be run without opposition
By the terms of the compromise, the can
didates accepting tie nomination are
pledged to stand on the following plat
form:
That We approve the reconstruction policy of
Andrew Johnson, the President Of the United
States, and that heartily support the principles
OF his admlnlstratlon That we are oPp"Eea TO
Radicals and radicalism, as hostile to the Union,
to the Rights OF the StAtCs to the peace and honor
Of the country and tn liberty i'self.
That we endo!se cordially the administration
and policy of Jonathan Worth, Governor Of North
Carolina, and that will cheerfully support him
in the approaching election.
That we sincerely desire the peace, harmony.
prosperity and honor Of Orth Carolina, and of
the whole Uunion, and that deprecate and de-
plore all unnecessary agitation and strife in the
country, and earnestly wish to see all good and
patriotic men, without regard to former party an
teccdents, united together to preserve and promote
our rights and interests and the common good of
the whole country. That with this view will
all honorable means to allay controversy divis-
ion and discord among our people. and to secure
to ourselves and fellow -cOuntrymen the bless
ings of peace, order and good government.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
NIGHT SESSION.

October 4th, 1866.
The convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment, J. r. Good in the chair
Devotional exercises conducted by Rev.
G.. A. Rue
Mr.. Stokey then addressed the audience
His address was humorous and witty.
Rev. z. A. Fiske was next introduced
His address was solely on education. A
vote of thanks was then rendered to Rev.
f. A. Fiske for his address.
Rev. James ". Hood was next introdu-
ced, who gave a noble address, tracing
both races from their origin. His entire
discourse was founded on historical facts
A vote of thanks was also rendered
Mr.. Leary was next introduced His
address was eloquent, advocating equality
before the law. He was greatly applauded.
After singing the meeting adjourned.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
Ed&ecOmbe and Wilson Counties.

We see by the Somherner. that ex-Gov-
ernor II. II. Clark is the candidate for the
Senate, and DR.. John Il. Bellamy and Thos.
J. Stewart, are candidates for the Com
mons from these two counties No oppo-
sition is yet announced. A long paesonal
acquaintance with all of these gentlemen
satisfies us that the interests Of the counties
would be entrusted in good and safe
hands, should they be elected.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

n -NuLsT.nAn WNad f. inquest was heia py Coroner D.
named T. W. Knowles, who fell overheard from
the steamer Orrell, on Monday night last, ON her
upward trip, and was drowned. The body was
found floating III the river short distance below
the city. After due inquiry into the facts con-
nected with the accident, the jury rendered ver-
dict that, the deceased came to his death by &C
cidental drowning, having fallen overheard from
the steamer Orrel while, it is supposed in an in
toxicated condition.
We learn that the deceased was of English birth
and parentage,
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
(.nI. StpeIr,S re.s-COrrecsion,

We are requested to state that the address
of Col. w. j.. Steele before the Agricultural
and growing Association of Duplin
county, will be delivered on the Goth Octo-
ber, inst, instead of November, as hereto
fore published
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

BRUTAL AND INHuMAN Acr1oN.-- We have re-
ceived information III regard to the death OF a
young man in this city, named George w. Trott,
which is said to have been brought about by
means most foul and inhuman
The dying dc ~aration of young Trott, to
the following effect He had been living, with
and hal been confined to his bed with
Bilious Fever for three weeks previous to the
relation of these facts; that on the night of the
5th inst, about II OclDck he had been taken from
his bed by this msn Reeves and placed i'll cart
under charge of negro, who received ctons
to convey the sick man to this city, and when he
arrived near to the house of Mr. ". II. Bidde. to
take him from the cart, and tell him to make his
way best he could to Mr.. Bi,idie'- residence
After this task Was accomplished, the negro was
to return to Reeves place. The sick man did not
reach Mr. Bildles until y o'clock NJ, on the 9Th
inst. and was then III dying condition.
DIR. +. A. Anderson was immediately sent for
and rendered all due medical aid, but without ef-
feet, 1t was too late TO accomplish any good
Trott expired on the evening of the 9th inst, at
abont 6 O clock, and was buried on the afternoon
of the 7th inst, Mr., Bdde cling that the last sad
offices properly performed. The deceased
distant relative OF MIR. Biddles, and was but
slightly acquainted with him.
C1RcUs-Much to the delight of the little viii! c
children, and the freed people of our city, large
flaming posters have been pasted up the walls
within the corporate limits announcing the fact
its Southern tour will exhibit in this place. COM
mencinG on Thursday the 18th inst The an
nouncement Will also be seen in the ADVERTISING
columns Of this issue.
From our exchanges, iii many Of the cities il
which the show has exhibited, CLEAN the fact
that the pronrctor still continues to merit patron
age. The Richmond Enquirer saw. mot even tho
most refined need be deferred from visiting this
Circus, they need have no fears that their feel
ings will be off n,!ed by lewd rcmark..'
We note the addition of several artists of good
reputation, since the visit Of the Crcns to this
city. For particulars, and statement of some
of the feats performed, refer readers to the
advertisement
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

The Utica Herald makes the statement in
recent article that Secretary Seward said
to Union Colonel, after witnessing the
popular sentiment in the West sc would
give my right arm if I could be placed
back to the 22d of Februrry.
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11

.
8 Jouval Turbines 60 horse power each.
Equal to 435 nominal horse power.
In estimating the profits to be derived
from the manufacture of cotton. the tax of
three cents per pound must be taken into
consideration. The last Congress, in placing
tax of three cents per pound Oh the
staple, required it to be collected before
the cotton leaves the collection district
But the tax is not chargeable unless the
cotton is sent forward for sale or shipment.
Now, if the cotton is manufactured where
it is grown, this tax will be saved. By this
means the fifteen dollars tax on every bale
of five hundred pounds is saved, but the
manufactured article will bring twice the
money the raw material would, and the
profits arising from this not only remain
in our midst, but the expenses of the man
ufacture go to giving employment to oul
own impoverished and needy people.
We find in our exchanges the following
reasonable advice from the largest clotl
manufacturer in Maryland, II man of pure
Southern blood and lineage: Tell the
people of the South that manufacturing
| their own staples is the proper way to he re
venged upon the Yankees. Nothing vii
bring the New Englander to his senses st
speedily. BY forming associations in ever,
county, the planters have thus the opportu
nifty of doing themselves, as we'll as the
country, the greatest service. Let then
profit by the opportunity.
That our people appreciate these facts il
evidenced by the rapid increase of manu-
factories in some of the States, although
| their means must be very limited The
great energy and industry with which the
entire South has gone to work will eyentu
| ally bring forth its legitimate reward Sue
cess and prosperity will be wrenched from
the unpropitious beginnings which mark
our start; and honesty of purpose and
singleness of heart in our relations as citi
zens must yet find vindication in the bal
lots of tie honest masses at the North. Anc
when the political gloom which now sur
rounds us is dispelled, and our industry re
warded with material prosperity, the sur
plus capital which formerly sought invest
ment in lands and negroes, will build man
ufactories. Our towns viii grow populous
our freight cars and steamboats, viii go and
return ladened agriculture Will be stimula'
Wilmington journal., 1866-10-11
PRODUCTION.

twenty-five acres of cotton, (hiI land,)
IL! bales, at 80 cents-worth 81 $50
Fifteen acres Ct corn, % bushels per acre
-375 bushels. Value of the crop. 1912
would advise emigrants to go in com
panles. There are plantations of from 500
to LOCO acres of cleared land, with good
gins and house room for as many person as
can cultivate them. They can be hired or
purchased at low prices. Stock of all kinds
can be raised at small expense The pas
turage is good generally nine months of
the year, and even in the Winter months
cattle and hogs can live without the expense
OF feeding. After the first year iudicious
and thrifty planter can raise double as much
cotton as have estimated for the first year,
and make it nearly all clear gain. 1 have
known In several instances on the alluvial
lands white men to cultivate and gather
fifteen bales of cotton to the hand.
EMIGRATION OF ALL CLASSES DESIRED BY THE
SOUTHERN PEOPLE.
It is the wish of all intelligent Southern
men that all classes should emigrate to the
South. We would welcome the man of
capital, the laboring man or the mechanic.
l have wide acquaintance in tho South,
with all classes and do not know a man
scarcely who would discourage emigration.
can cite those who wish to come South to
hundred Northern men living in all direc-
tlons from Vicksburg, Mississippi in
Louisiana, others in the Yazoo Valley, on
the Big Black River, in fact, in almost
every neighborhood they are all living
peacefully unmolested and without fear Of
interruption
The intercourse between business men of
the two sections is almost invariably con-
Quoted with courtesy There are no politi-
Cal meetings, stump speeches or political
preachers in the rural districts of the South
to create riots or disturbances. The old