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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

LOYALTY IS tf?-The editor
OF the Chattanooga Union, who fought
four years in the Federal armies, and
lsSstiH as much attached to the Onion
as ever, makes the following sensible
remarks in relation to what constitutes
loyalty:
I'VE wonld confess ourselves under
obligations to any one competent to
inform us who would tell us in what
loyalty consists, and to whom fealty
is due. Unless the teachings of the
greatest statesmen of the country
were wrong, there can be no allegi-
ance due from citizen of the United
States to any person, but only to the
Constitution of the United States,
and that loyalty consists solely i'm
obedience to the laws, and respect
and reverence for the Constitution of
the United States, and secondly, to
the Constitution and laws Of which
ever Of the several States any one
may chance to reside in.
'tSuch, at least, are our opinions
upon this point, and we are unaware
OF any constitutional provision which
makes it necessary to curse rebels in
order to establish our own loyalty.
In point of fact, we deny that there
are now any rebels. Certainly those
who engaged in the rebellion, but
who acknowledged its defeat, and are
now using every endeavor to show
themselves good citizens, are not
rebels, and, if they have done wrong
previously. it would certainly be more
sensible to encourage them in their
present well-dc g than to berate
them for their former errors.
''For those who nre still striving to
stir up sedition and revolution, no
matter what side they may have es-
poused during the late war, we have
nothing but blame; but to those who
now respect the Constitution of the
United States as the supreme law of
the land; who are willing to obey all
the laws, and who are striving to do
their duty in that state of life to
which it has pleased God to call them, >
we say, without caring to examine
into the past record, you are now the
loyal men of the country.
1--WE stand, then, firmly upon the
platform, that no other test of loyalty
can be rightfully demanded of any
man than to acknowledge the Consti-
tuition Of the United States as the su-
preme law Of the land, and to obey
all the laws of his country"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

The United States Consul, at Fun
chai, IN despatch to the Depart
ment OF State. says that large num-
Der of poor, but honest, and hard
working laborers of Madeira, who
are skilled i'll the raising of cereals,
the vine. the sugar-cane, &C., and in
gardening, are anxious to emigrate
to this country, but have not the
means for accomplishing that object.
The Consul indulges in the belief
that at least 10000 of these persons
could be induced to migrate, if con-
tracts could be made with parties in
this country to pay one-half of their
passage money, which would be re-
paid in labor upon their arrival here.
National IukeUiceace,-.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

An exchange says that basket of
magnificent flowers was sent from
the gardens of the White House to
the ladies in charge of the Floral
Temple at the Baltimore Relief Fair.
Some surly radicals. quick to snuff
treason in the tainted gale, may find
III this contribution to Southern
charity another evidence of the Pre-
sidents disloyol sympathy with trai-
tors. They are not above such petty
mallgnlty. But every generous heart
will approve the sentiment which
prompted the graceful Offering. 1t is
understood that the ladies of the
Presidents household were the do
nors-Ne,c York Ners.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

VICTIMS OF y MILITARY COMMISSION.
The Alexandria Gazette thus describes
the departure of the young men re-
Gently tried and convicted there bv a
military commission:
4 rumor that the ''Christmas riot"
prisoners had been sentenced and were
to be sent off. had been circulated
through the city, and towards the
hour for the o'clock Washington
train to start, large crowd, includ-
ing many ladies, had collected at the
upper end of Duke street, to witness
their departure. We will not attempt
to express the feelings excited in all
the spectators of this sad ending of,
at most, Christmas frolic; but the
appearance of five residents Of this
city born and raised here-and
known to all our old citizens rs hon
est and upright young men, mana
cled together with iron hand cuffs,
and carried through the street in
charge of a military guard, after the
issue OF the peace proclamation, was
sufficient cause of anxiety to all. The
sobs and cries of some of the ladies
were plainly audible, and the feelings
OF one were so acted upon that she
tainted and fell upon the streets.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

CRoPs, FREEDMEN, &c.-A cores
pondent of the Macon Telegraph,
writing from Pulaski County, Geor-
gla, April 4, says: 1 presume q brief
letter from this section of the State
will not prove entirely non-interest-
ing to your many subscribers.
The freedmen are the chief trouble
here among farmers. Scarcely q
farmer has succeeded in keeping. ac-
cording to contract, the freedmen
whom he has employed.
You can see them daily travelling
from place to place, pretending to
desire employment. When YOU ask
them. why they left their employer,
with whom they had made a written
contract) they tell you various con-
iictlng stories, in order to justify
their own conduct.
presume there will be in this
County about one third, or perhaps a
little upwards, the cotton made, even
If the freedmen work, that was made
III the years 1860 and 1861.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

The REruBL1c PRocLA1us FOR
CouRTEsY.-When Mr.. Ben. Wade,
confident in the possession of con
stitution like an anaconda, thanks
Heaven that his dying collea CUES may
not vote, he will do we'll to heed the
manifold rebukes which the equal
discourtesy of Mr. Stevens has evok-
ed from the decency of the country
Harper's Weekly, radical as red pep
per, gave Mr.. Stevens to the ungram
matical gods last week. The Tribune
yesterday adds: ''AIr. Stevens
though an able, earnest statesman. of
ripe experience and positive convic-
tions-is too contemptuous of op-
posing views and too unconciliating
IN manner to exert any..such influence
as the Times accords him"
New York Citizen.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

PROGRESS OF RECoNsTRUCrIoS.-
Ben. G. Truman, of the New York
Times, was before the Reconstruction
Committee 4 few days ago, and testi-
fed at length of affairs in Texas.
Florida and Louisiana, after tour of
eight months in the South since the
war. The people of Texas and Flo
rlda, he says, particularly seem to
have accepted the situation fairly. He
saw no acts of unmitigated disloyalty
during his trip, but on the contrary,
the people almost everywhere evinced
determination to obey the laws, in
cluding those growing out of the late
war. lie conversed with thirds
OF the eX-rebcl generals, and they all
stated that in case of foreign war
they would offer their services to the
United States Government. He also
testified that although there were
thousands of people in Texas who
were in favor of negro suffrage, he
did not think the masses of the peo-
pie would be favorable to Senator
Stewards resolution. He thought
troops were necessary in Northern
Texas to protect loyal men, as large
numbers of Quantrell's, Shelby's and
Duffs commands, most of whom were
Missonrians, infested that neighbor-
hood. Otherwise, no troops were
necessary. Mr.. Truman testified that
he passed through all the rich Coun-
ties of Florida and Texas, and the
freedmen were at work and doing
we'll; there was perfect harmony ex-
listing between the former master and
slave; that he conversed with the
delegates i'll the late convention and
other leading men upon the subject,
and they all concurred in saying that
the freedmen were doing first-rate.
/ There could be no mistake about the
good treatment of the colored poo
pie. On the whole, he believes that
the people of the South, with few
exceptions, meant to be loyal and
could be trusted.
This testimony comes after eight
months careful inquiry, and ought to
have weight in Washington and else
where
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

BUTTER. 1t is said that, in conse-
quence of the cattle plague, large
quantities of butter and cheese are
being shipped in this country to Eng
land, and that this is the explanation
OF the great rise of butter here The
news by the steamship Belgian, which
arrived at Portland, Maine, on Tues
day, Is that, on the 29th OF April,
butter had fallen Cd. pound But
ter has, no doubt, been hurried from
all quarters into England, and a glut
IN the market is the consequence.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

Dr. BRowNsoN ON REcoNsrRuc-
T!oN.--The following is the conclu-
sion Of lste letter from DR.. Osa.,.as
A. Brownson, on the subject Of re-
storing the Union:
do not accept all the reasons as
signed by the Executive for vetoina
the Freedmeh's Bureau bill, nor do I
approve the taste or temper of his
22d OF February speech; but do up-
hold the veto itself. And, if he has
not already done it, I hope he vii.
veto the civil rights bill. Both of
these bills indicate, no doubt, strong
sympathy for the negro, which I feel
as deeply as any one; but they indi-
cate, also, strong tendency toward
consolidation, that cannot he too
speedily or too earnestly resisted.
My plan of reconstruction would
have been to hold the late rebel States
under Provisional Governors till 7
felt sure that they would, if restored,
whatever might be their personal
feelings and convictions, conduct
themselves as loyal members of the
Union, and then have authorized the
electoral people, without exclusions.
to call conventions to re-oreanize
State Governments, and apply for
the admission of their Senators and
Representatives elect to seats in Con-
gress; and I do not believe that there
has been moment since the surrender
OF Lee and Johnston when this could
not have been done with perfect safety.
JAS matters now stand, would,
could L have my way, proclaim uni
v!ersai amnesty. recognize as many of
the States as have Governments
framed or acquiesced in by the cleo
toral people, admit them at once into
the Union on terms of equality with
the other States, with their Senator's
and Representatives, found to be duly
elected. to possess the requisite quail
fications, and to he able to take the
oath prescribed by the Constitution,
without raising any question rs to
their past loyalty or disloyalty. What
the country now wants is union and
peace, time and opportunity to reco-
yer from its wounds. Let by-gones
be by-gones
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

The Northern (radicaD papers are
still enjoying the luxury Of calling
Captain Semmes the pirate Semmes.
We wonder what has become of South
ern plate, pianos, etc, stolen during
the war by Federal officers?
Looper, of Pickens District, who
killed Col. Miller, of North Carolina,
some ten days since, has been admit
ted to bail by Judge Moses, in the
sum of 800, 900.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

The SOUTH CAROLINA CouRrs.-The
Governor of the State of South Caro-
Ina and the late Provisional Govern
or, Mr.. Perry, have represented to
the President that the Superior
Courts of that State will not admins
ter Justice under the State laws, even
against white men who were crimi
nais, because of the interference of
the military authority, under Gene
raj Sickles. It seems that, by the
criminal code of the State, white men
are liable, for petit larceny, horse
thieving, &C., to thepenalty of thirty
nine stripes, laid on the bare back.
There is no penitentiary in the State,
and the Legislature adjourned with
out creating that institution, which
IS so necessary for all the purposes of
civilization. A case came to the State
Court, sitting in Charleston, of aggra-
waited crimes, and, upon conviction,
tho criminal, who was white man,
and to the manor born, was sentenced
to receive nine-and thirty lashes. The
ceremony was about to be performed,
when Major General Sickles forbade
it in an official order.
AS the matter now stands, crimi-
nails of the white and native race
cannot be punished in South Caro-
lima according to her own laws, and,
as the Legislature is not in session,
no other code can be provided.
The President. in this emergency.
Is urged to abrogate General Sickles'
order. What the President will do
IN the case is yet unknown. The mill
tary order will perhaps be enforced,
and the State left to devise some mode
OF punishment better adapted to the
ideas Of the age.
National Latelligencer
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

A great many comments are being
made; in the English press, as to the
fact that the Queens speech did not
make mention of the death of Lord
Palmerston.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

Brown, tried land discharged) for
rape at the recent term of the Green
Vile Court, has been recommitted to
jail upon the charge of assault and
battery with the intention OF com-
mitting rape. The last claus. of the
charge IS the same for which he has
been discharged.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

MORE COTTON BURNED. The ship
George Turner, having on board
l 400 bales of cotton, and bound to
Liverpool, has been totally burnt.at
the Southwest Pass, below Apala-
chicola. Part of the cotton
800 bales-saved.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

President johnson has iss ued an
order prohibiting Mayor Monroe and
Alderman Dixon, of New Orleans,
from exercising the functions of the
offices to which they have been elect
ed, until they are pardoned.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

There is negro in Philadelphia
whose feet measure twenty one inches
IN length. 1t is supposed they will
be used as the next "Republican"
platform.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

few days ago highly respected
Friend was disowned by the monthly
meeting at New York because he had
piano in his house.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

English statistics prove that pauper
idiots are twice rs numerous in the
agricultural districts as in the manu-
featuring districts.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

In the House, on Monday, Mr.. An
coma, of Pennsylvania, offered a series
OF resolutions in favor of abolishing
the tax on incomes arising from labor
merely. This proposition, so just to
the working man, was, naturally, at
once resisted by Mr.. Thad. Stevens,
upon whose motion the resolutions
We're laid upon the table.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

lMPERIsHABLE TEErH.-Can the teeth be
rendered imperishable? Unauestionably
they can. Sozodoni, used daily, will rem
der the enamel absolutely proof against
decay, harden the gums and expel from the
whole dental apparatus every offensive and
pernicious element.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

The Methodist Conference, now in
New Orleans, has appointed two
Bishops to proceed to Washington
city, to convey to the President the
thanks of that body for restoring the
church property, which had been ap-
propriated by Northern pastors and
congregations, to the Methodist
Church, South.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15
Trade with tho West,

The Atlanta Laselligemcer, in q forci-
BILE article presents ana urges the
great benefits that would accrue both
tosthe great West and to the South
by the establishments of intimate
trade relations between the two Sec
tions. It says:
''The merchants OF Nashville.
Louisville, Cincinnati, and we NAV
add, of st. Louis and Chicago, are
not blind, we are sure, to the advan-
tages which must result to each Of
those cities, and to the railroad inte-
rests Of each, by the establishment of
such relations with The; 'Sunny
South"-su,any still, notwithstanding
that q dark cloud has hung over her
for time. The three frst-named
cities, we are gratifed to state, have
for some months past appeared alive
to the importance of securing the
trade Of the South; and we have re-
Gently noticed in the other two, st.
Louis and Chicago, efforts being
made to the same end. Especially is
this true Of St. Louis, whose recent
efforts to promote the establishment
of trade relations with this, and other
cities of the South, are of the most
enterprising character, and bid fair
to be most successful. We have now
before us copy OF The Merchants
Exchange Prices Current" from that
city, transmitted to us by a reliable
firm there, dealers in produce and
plantation supplies, which demon
strates st. Louis as a market to be
one of the best of any Western or
Northern city, for the Southern mer-
chant or consumer"
The West needs the South as
market, and if it should obtain this
market, which, above nll others, she
most needs, her merchants, farmers
and manufacturers must direct their
attention hither, and, by every means
IN their power, promote what must
conduce to the prosperity of each
section; while her politicians and
statesmen should not fail to shake off
that New England dictation and
policy which have made Western in
dustry tributary to it's manufacturing
interests and final power.
The Mteaigence'' has despatched an
agent to the cities referred to in the
foregoing, who will call upon and
make personal representations to
their citizens in relation to the sub
ject. We hope he may be successful.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15
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"A HOME COMPANION proprietor OF
the Columbia Phenir will, On the 18th in
slant, commence the regular publication
OF the Weekly Gled,aer--a mammoth
paper-containing Jforty-eig1u colusnas or
reading matter, embracing tales, anec-
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The Cleaner is published for the accom-
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mote sections, accessible by mail only once
week, and at the same time to provide
All agreeable pastime for readers Of all
classes The gist Of the reading matter
contained i'll the Daily and tn Weekly
Ph9nir, will be published in it's columns.
The paper Ia furnished to subscribers at
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ward your subscriptions at once
Mrs. Murray's second concert came Of
on Thursday evening, at Gibbes' Hall. 1t
was as well attended as on the preceding
evening, and the same satisfaction was
exhibited by the audience.
Mrs. Murray was even in better voice
than at the tlrst. The songs, IT'S the
Harp i'll the Air" and Come into the Gar.
den, Maud, )" were given with great feeling
and exquisite taste, and were enthusiasti-
cally received
Mr. Ciayton's song, Little Blossom"
was beautifully rendered. The ballad ;s
admirably adapted to his rich tenor voice.
and his fine taste enables him TO do the
song full justice.
Mr. Corbett, in the Duet, from Rieoletto.
with Mrs. Murray, and his song Of Saul
before his Last Battle far surpassed any
OF his previous efforts in Columbia. His
full, deep baritone voice seemed we'll
adapted to the sentiment of the songs. He
was compelled 7to answer the vociferous
call OF the audience, and he, III response.
rendered, very effectively, an air from
Norma.
Mr.. Joseph H. Denck performed his part
in thoroughly scientific and artistic man
ner, and received the most unbounded owl
dence OF the appreciation OF the audience.
Columbia may well be proud Of the repu-
tation her young musical genius is achiev-
ing.
Mr.. Denck, ST., performed most admira-
bly, on the either, and his execution was
the theme ofgeneral remark and Conf
mendation.
1t has been stated (but not authorita-
tivelyl that Mr. Clayton will, with the as
sistancc OF Messrs. Corbett and Durbec,
and, probably, some other choice spirits of
the same ilk, give q concert at no far dis
tant day.
A DELIGHTFUL REsoRT.-In company
with several OF the dignitaries of Colum-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Attention is cali
ed to the following advertisements. which
are published this morning for the first
time:
Fisher Lowrance e-Gaiters, &c
Thos. II. Wade-Tax Notice.
c. Minor-New Saloon
DR.. c. Ii. Miot-Late Arrivals.
Wright 4 Drennan-Blacksmith Shop
". or j. A. Shiell-Lots to Lease.
Kay K Hewetson-Notice.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-15

A DELIGHTFUL REsoRT.-In company
with several Of the dignitaries Of Colum-
bia, "the local" visited Mr.. McKenzie's
new ice cream garden, last night. and par
took of some ice cream, Roman punch,
cake, etc, and he is confident he but
speaks what will be the universal senti-
ment Of the community, that it is neat
and handsomely arranged place Of resort.
There are fourteen or fifteen light and
airy-looking booths around the garden,
each with very pretty transparency over
the door, (the handiwork Of the we'll known
auctioneers, daguerreotypists, humorists,
and good fellows generally, Durbec &
Waltcr;) the place is illuminated with Chi
nese lanterns, and, as a consequence, a
subdued light is disseminated. which is
conducive to love-making as we'll as ice
cream eating. Mr.. Mckenzie will receive
the thanks (and the patronage, also,) Of
the citizens generally, for this further evil
dence OF his earnest desire to add to their
pleasure. The garden is situated on the
lot adjacent to the confectionery, and is 10
quiet and retired part of the city.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1866-09-15

BRowNIoV Tho following sweet
mor,cl !, from Brovnluw knoxville
speech. Of August sth
IL said the rebellion bcaded hy IN.
drew johnson would share the same
fate rs that headed hy Jefferson Davis
II attempted ~ million Of loyal swords
would leap from their -rabhar,ls. and
millions ul hayonci- surround the CAPT.
to and sweep the asurperand traitor from
the Executive mansion The speaker
declared the President New Orleans
dispatches ~ declaration in favor Of
the mob which murdered the member.
OF the Convention and negroes. aud OK
pressed the opinion that bad Congress.
been in session, It would not have All
iuurncd, and article. Of Impeachment
would have been preferred An over
tho house u was SAID the President
shoull le inpcachcd
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1866-09-15

The House passed the bin for the
protection If the frontier TODAY. organ
iaing q regiment Of three hattahons uf
live companies each
Bill for furnishing Governor mansion.
passed both houses
Blll granting lands to the Houston
and Texas Central Railroad passed
\ bill 10 provide Tor the maintc.
nance educaion aud support of widow.
and orphans Of deceased soldiers of Tex
~ Read a second time. and referred
10 the Committee on Finance. with in
struHtinus