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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-13

The ENGLISH OF IT.-The Wash
ington Chronicle, in an article on the
course which ought to be pursued
towards the South, says "that hard
as the lesson is, the South must learn
that in peace, as in war, the North is
the more powerful" This is about,
the English of what Russia says to
Poland.
A W1NDFA11-A little girl, niece
of Capt. Childs, is reported to have
fallen heir to fortune of 81, 500,0
This little heiress resides in Ports
mouth, Va, and is thus suddenly en-
riched by the death of a relative in
England. She is but seven or eight
years of age.
BAD FOR PIckPocKErs. Inspector
Dilks, of New York, has instructed
the detective force to arrest every
thief they can lay hands upon, no
matter where they are, and to closely
scrutinize the conduct of several rail
road conductors who are supposed to
be in completely with pickpockets.
RELIEF FUND FOR Mr.. JEFFERSON
DAVIS AND FAMILY. Chronicle
and Sentinel says: We are informed
that the ladies Of Augusta have or
ganized a committee for the purpose
of collecting funds for the relief of
Mr.. Jefferson Davis and his family.
The celebrated article in the Lon
don Saturday Rerieor, on the impeach-
ment of President johnson, which
appeared in that paper on January
10, was written by Hon. J. p. Benja-
min, late Confederate Secretary of
State.
The Duchess of Leeds and Lady
Herbert, of Lea, have, it is said,
each given the large sum of ;e1O, O0C
to the Raman Catholic Church, to be
applied to the purchase of Priory
Park, near Bath, for the use Of that
religious body.
Hon. Henry Lee, for whom South
| Carolina cast her electoral vote fol
Virc-President at the second election
Of Gen. Jackson, died in Boston
lately, at the age of eighty-hve.
Visitors to Head Centre Stephens
think it is a difficult matter to get the
great gun of the Irish Republic to &C
off.
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Mr.. T. S. Furpuson editor Of the

Mr.. I. S. Furguson, editor of the
Victoria Adoocdte, has been arrested
by order of the military authorities,
for publishing an article rejecting in
severe terms upon the conduct of one
of the officers in command of the
troops at that point
Massachusetts will probably. it is
said in the Tribune, reject the Consti-
tutional amendment, on the ground
that it does not go far enough for the
''true North The military rule bills,
it is to be presumed, will suit that
tolerant State.
The Senate of Pennsylvania has
passed bill forbidding railroads to
make my distinction between passGn-
gers on account Of race Or color
tits proposed to have the ink-stands
fastened to the desks in the New
York Council rooms, and the chairs
securely attached to the floor
Rents are said to be on the down
track, in Philadelphia, as we'll as in
New York-those of shops, stores
and counting rooms especially
For the first time during nineteen
centuries the navigation Of the Rhine
is free
Bangor, Maine, is preparing for
the end of the world, which is an
nounced for the coming Easter.
A Russian decree prohibits the
importation of pork into Russia and
Poland.
Castle Thunder, in Richmond, is
being fitted up for tobacco factory.
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The Radicals and Rome.

We learn from the National LnteM
oence,- that in the debate upon the
consular and diplomatic bill, in the
House of Representatives, on Tues
day, of last week, that Mr.. Stevens,
of Pennsylvania, attempted ''to foist
into the bill o preamble and resolu-
ton prohibiting the payment of the
salary of the United States Minister
to Rome, not because the individual
occupying that post was objection
able, but upon the allegation that
the Roman Government had inter
fered with Protestant churches out
side of the city of Rome and within
the jurisdiction of that Govern
ment."
The LnteAigemcer says that the iras-
chile ''commoner" must have been
in particularly bad humor over the
defeat of his favorite reconstruction
project, to have thus visited upon the
American representative at Rome a
penalty for the sins of the Roman
Government, and adds:
eft would seem that the petu]ant
leader of the House, who first came
to the surface in politics by his SIRE
nuous anti-Masonic efforts, and has
ever since kept his head above water
H. l. - IL Ill
sneering continually at religion, is
now trying to save himself by assail-
ing the Roman Catholics Having
dragged the congressional majority
into the persecution of the South,
he is now seeking to commit them in
favor of an anti-Catholic war Thus
far he has been successful in induc-
ing the radical majority to join him
in this new raid upon this portion of
our citizens"
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The North Carolina and Virginia
papers keep the list of the fortieth
Congress standing in their columns.
But they haven't enterprise enough
to correct the mistakes. The list of
the Senate shows eleven vacancies,
every one of which has been regular
ly filled. And by not inserting the
representatives from the States '.late-
ly in rebellion" )" these pap rs give aid
and comfort to the radical idea that
this representation is not constitu-
ent part of Congress, as much as
though it were admitted into the
capitol at Washington.
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TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTA-
TIoN.-The gross receipts at the New
Orleans Custom House, since the
first of January, 1866, on the tax of
two cents on cotton, up to the 30th
of June, and Of three cents per pound
since that date, amount to 81, 331, :
SOS.34. This burdensome tax is levied
upon q people whom pretended
Unionists do not permit to be repre-
sented in the Government.
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STARTLING TESTIMONY OF DErEcTry

STARTLING TESTIMONY OF DETECTIVE
BAKER.-The E'ibune's Washington
letter, of Thursday, says:
General Lafayette G. Baker, former
ly Detective of the War Department,
is now in the city, and to-day testi-
fed before the Judiciary Committee
on the subject of impeachment. It
is stated on high authority that he
testified that he once had in his pos
session a letter written by Andrew
johnson, while Military Governor OF
Tennessee, addressed to Jefferson
Davis, offering to identify himself
and Tennessee with the Southern
Confederacy on certain terms; that
being doubtful of the commences of
the signature to the letter, he showed
the signature to the Presidents Pri-
vate Secretary, who positively iden-
titled the hand writing.
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The OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
SCENES IN LONDON. -Telegraphic de-
spatches, dated London, February
5, state that the Queen on that
day opened Parliament in person.
The day was cold and heavy, and
rain was falling.
The Queen arrived from Windsor
at eleven o'clock, and left Bucking-
ham Palace at one O'Clock. There
was q fine military display, but the
plumes of the soldiers were draggled
and their uniforms spoiled by the
rain. The crowds of people covered
by umbrellas manifested no en-
thuslasm, and gave no cheers as the
Queen drove up to Westminster Hall
and alighted Neither were there
any cheers for the Prince of Wales.
The scene in the House of Lords
was magnificent
The Queen was superbly robed.
She assembled the throne and read
her speech in clear, firm voice.
Her subsequent return to Bucking-
ham Palace was even more dismal
than her departure. Cries of reform
greeted the Queen as she passed, and
the people chafed the police and the
soldiers; but there was no cheering.
The police behaved with great mod
Grafton, or trouble would have en-
sued, as the crowd was ripe for mis-
chief.
Great preparations are making for
the reform demonstration on the 18th
ultimo. The bitterness of the popu-
lar feeling is undisguised, and pla-
cards are shown on the streets, say
ing men without votes are serfs.
Even personal regard for the Queen
is eclpsed by the reform furore.
The Queen has now resolved to ap-
pear more in public. A series OF
royal receptions are announced.
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IHE ALABAMA CLAIMS. pre-
else stage which the question Of the
Alabama claims has reached is indi-
Gated in Lord Derby's reply to a
question put by Earl Russell, in the
House of Lords, last Tuesday even
ing. The British Government, it
appears, have now agreed to submit
the matter to arbitration, and await
from the United States Government
plain statement of the points on
which adjustment on that plan is de-
sired.
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Funeral Invitation.

The friends and acquaintances Of MRS.
AGNES LAW are invited to attend her
funeral services, without further notice, at
the Presbyterian Church, THIS (Wednes-
day. MORNING, the 18th instant, at 10
O'clock
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SAD CASUALTY. The Winnsboro
NerS says that son of Mr.. James
McCrory was riding in the "new
grounds with Mr.. James Jones,
when burning tree fell, crushed the
lad to death and broke Mr.. Jones
thigh.
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FIRE. About 3 o'clock, this morn
ing, fire was discovered issuing from
the premises in Exchange street, oe-
cupied by Mr.. G. W. Tilton. The
interior Of the building was destroyed,
together with Mr.. Tilton's stock,
which consisted of lumber OF various
kinds, machinery, agricultural imple-
ments, sc. Mr.. Tilton's loss will be
about $4,000 or S15,O on which
he has insurance to the amount of
$4,000. Mr.. II. A. Mcleod occupied
portion of the premises as an Office.
we could not learn what his loss will
be- The building was owned by
Messrs. John Fraser & Co.
AS we go to press, the fire is still
burning, and tho probability is, that
the adjoining building in the block,
owned by VIM. G. Dukes, will be con,
sumed by the fire communicating
through the roof, though our firemen
are making strenuous efforts to stav
its progress.
We copy the above from the Char
lesion Courier, OF yesterday. To the
kindness of the attentive telegraphic
operators are we indebted for the in
formation that the fire did not spread
beyond the building in which it orr
ginated.
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New YoRK.-A letter, of the 5th,
says:
The Southern relief movement, re-
Gently started by an association of
ladies' in this city, is progressing IA
vorably. The contributions received
up to the present time amount to
about $4,000. OF the progress of
the movement initiated at the Cooper
Institute meeting, last week, it is
difficult to say anything definite. The
committee appointed to collect mo-
ney is working earnestly, but evil
disposed persons ere inclined to throw
difficulties in its way. Some tho
rough going South-haters are deny
ing, in public cards, that there is
much suffering in the South, and
trying to turn public sympathy in
some other direction. But both NOV e.
ments are being pushed vigorously,
and despite Puritan hostility, l think
they will do a great deal of good.
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Funeral Invitation.

The relatives, friends and acquaintances
OF Mrs. c. Loomis, r. F. Miller and c. E.
BENNETT, are invited to attend the fune
raj services of the latter, from his lato
residence on Pendleton street, THIS AF-
TERNOON, at 3 o'clock, without further
invitation.
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COLUMBIA.
Wednesday Morning, Feb. ID, 1857.
The New PIan.--Gov. Orr.

views in relation to the new plan of
reconstruction and the practicability
of action thereon. A majority of
our Southern contemporaries incline
to the belief that it is the best mode
of reconstruction that the South can
obtain, and we have no hesitation to
express our belief that if offered in
good faith and sincerity by the peo-
pie of the North, OF by the radical
party in Congress, that large ma
iority, not only of The people of this
State, but of all her co-States of the
South, would as sincerely accept it
as the supreme law of the land and
as compromise between the two
sections now at variance-or rather,
let us say, between that section
whose power, as claimed, gives them
the right to dictate the terms of re-
union.
We therefore regret to see one Of
our State cotemporaries- Cheraw
Adrertisea--publishin very severe
article, under the caption of "Gov.
Orr's Secret Mission,'' against our
distinguished Chief Magistrate,
charging him with disposing of, by
bargain and sale, ''the rights and in
terests of all the citizens of the State,
for consideration that himself and
his co-conspirators are zealously en-
deavoring to keep concealed from
those concerned most;'' and charges,
further, that he has bargaincd that
the people of the State shall ratify
the amendment to the State Consti-
tuition, which we have published, as
part of the new scheme of recon
Citation.
Whatever may be the opinion of
the Adue7tiser, or of ourselves, as to
the wire-pulling or intrigue OF politi
clans, we submit that the article to
which we refer, and from which we
have quoted, is not written in that
spirit of amity which should inspire
all who have control of the public
press at this critical juncture of our
country's affairs. We have not seen
Gov. Orr since his return from Wash
ington, but feel well assured that
neither he, nor the prominent South
ern gentlemen who acted with him in
this matter, has given any cause for
the allegation brought against them
by our cotemporary. On the con-
trary, we believe that, feeling the
evils now existing, and, perhaps,
sorer evils in store for us, would be
remedied or averted by the restora-
ton of the Southern States to their
rights as members OF the Union, they
have agreed upon the plan of adjust
ment, which the Adce7tise,. censures,
rs the one most likely to accomplish
that desirable end. There is no bar
gain or sale in the matter. A future
Legislature Of the State, or q con-
vention of her people, must eventu-
ally decide the action South Carolina
will take in the premises; and if it be
found las We have reason to believe it
will beg that the people of all sections
of the country can unite Oh this basis
for reconstruction, then will G overnor
Orr, instead of being regarded as
"conspirator," be remembered as
patriot and statesman.
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OUB READING RooM.-Our friends are
invited to visit the Pheni1 reading room.
where they will find on file papers and
periodicals. from every section of the Union.
The building is open day and night
>>-~--
FIVE CENTs.-The price of single copies
Of the Ph@nir is Jice cents, and purchasers
arc requested to pay no more for them-as
they are furnished to the news-boys at a
rate sufficiently low to warrant their being
sold at that price.
We learn that our interchangeable Chief of
Police, Mr.. Green, succeeded, on Sunday
night, IN e-rcst;n5 freedman named Joe
Thompson, one of the party who stole five
bales of cotton from Mr.. Summer, of New
berry, which was recovered by Mr.. Green
some days since. The prisoner was taken
before Magistrate Walker. who committed
him for trial.
HoM1c1DE.-We regret to learn that u
difficulty occurred yesterday afternoon. in
the lower portion of the city, between Mr..
Charles E. Bennett and MIR. John A. De
Vane, in which the former was Shot through
Walker cmpannclcd jury, and, from the
evidence adduced, it appears that De
Fane was III charge Of a number of colored
! laborers employed in grading the Colum-
bia and Augusta Railroad, and that Ben
nett was on the premises, cndeavoirins to
engage some of the hands to go to the
West Words ensued, and threats were
| n 1,y-t hn Il u u
at him with a pistol. the bah taking effect
i'll his heart. Dc Nanc immediately deli
vercd himself up 20 the proper officers.
The verdict of the jury was in accordance
/ with the above
htrSA LIFE Insurance CoNrASY.-An
persons contemplating life insurance, will
notice by the subjoincd table the rapid in
crease OF the receipts of this popular in
stitution. Its assets now reach 81, 500 900,
and We doubt not in a few years it will be
the largest company in the country Be
sides other considerations which might bo
named, this company has renewed it's poll
cies to Southern policy holders since the
war on the most fair and liberal terms.
Very few companies can compare with it
III its vigorous growth and increasing pros
perity. Parties insured may reside in any
part cf tho United States and the Canadas.
without extra charge. One examination
only is requircd-50 per cent. dividends
paid yearly. Notes taken for half the
amount of premiums when desired.
Fl. E. Nichols 4 Co., Our old insurance
friends, are the agents of this fine compa-
ny. Call on them at their Office, over Ag-
news store:
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HE ALABAMA C1A1Ms-On Tues

THE ALABAMA C1A1Ms.-On Tues
day night last, according to the cable
despatch, Lord Derby answered an
inquiry of Earl Russell by saying
that Lord Stanley, the Foreign Sec
retary, had asked Mr.. Seward to state
plainly the points of the claims on
which an adjustment. by arbitration,
was desired by the Government of
the United States. Thus England
shows disposition to settle the
matter as soon as a clear bill Of claims
shall have been presented by Secre-
tary Seward. If Mr.. Seward has not
already sent an explicit statement of
the claims in question, he should
send it without further delay. Let
him make out the little bill at once,
and enclose it in immediate reply to
Lord Stanley. The sum total of the
Alabama claims is but mere baga-
telle in comparison with the vast in
terests in common between Great
Britain and the United States, and
the imperative necessities for peace
and mutual good will which unite the
two nations. .-NeaC York Herald, OH.
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st. Petersburg is afflicted with the
cholera IN most yirulent form.
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The members Of the Columbia Fire De-
partment are requested to assemble at the
Engine House THIS (Tuesday) AFTER
NOON, the 18th inst, at 2 o'clock. to :
tend the funeral Of our deceased fellow
member c. E. BENNETT.
BY order Of the President.
Feb 13 G. F. HARRISON. Sec.
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New ADVERTISEMENTS rs.-Attention is call
ed to the following advertisements, which
are published this morning for She first
time:
Hostetters Stomach Bitters.
J: c. Seegers-Fresh Groceries.
Meeting of Columbia Chapter.
Palmetto Lodge-Funeral Notice
Gold Spectacles Lost.
Fire Department-Funeral Notice.
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local Item

Our READING RooM.-Our friends are
invited to visit the Phsnir reading room.
where they will find on file papers and
periodicals. from every section OF the Union.
The building is open day and night.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-12-11

Under and by virtue OF a Deed OF Trust to
me executed by Charles Thomas and Jane
o. L. Thomas his wife, on the 18th dag Of May,
1857, and duly recorded al the Register ; ONES
SheIb. county. Tennessee. In Record Book
q, Part ID. pages 406, f97 and as, I Will on
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-12-11

County Court Sale Of Lana.

ES-The above sale is postponed until MON
DAY, THE 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1851,
with the consent or all parties interested.
aaa- "A - WrAUNE r--aaaa
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TELEGRAPH.
Noon Dispatches.


New YORK, December 10.-A Rich
mond special says there will be probably
five hundred delegates at the Conservs-
tive Convention on Wednesday. Ex-
Congressman Thomas S. Flournoy is q
delegate from Halifax county. He is 8
representative man, and says the Con-
vention will be opposed TO universal
suffrage, but favor impartial suffrage in
educational and property qualifications.
The Convention will also favor Grant for
the Presidency, on the New York plat
form, and will be liberal in every partie-
ular. An address viii be issued to the
people Of the United States, setting forth
these views.
A Radical caucus will be held on
Thursday night to nominate a candidate
for Governor and other State officers.
Senator Wilson will be here to- morrow
to look after affairs.
The HeTGld's Havana special says adj
vices from Porto Rico to the ID, have
been received. A terrible earthquake
shock occurred there on the LIST inst. AT
one place the inhabitants were at church
hearing mass, and the scene which en-
sized was most pitiable. People were
dashed together in CONSERVATION the
terrible cries Of women and children
were heartrending. The panic at San
tiagO about the cholera has subsidized, and
the reports from Havana no longer cause
alarm.
The Herdld'S Lima correspondent says
the revolution was spreading. Fresh
risings north and south were reported
every day, and in Lima distrust and dis
content were increasing.
A Times special says another veto
may 500 be expected from the Presi-
dent. The House to-day passed, for the
second time, the bin to strike the word
" white " frsm the laws OF this district
regulating the selection of jurors, leaving
cOlored tax payers equally eligible with
whites. This bill passed both branches
Of Congress in July last, bat was sub
jected toa pocket veto by the President.
Should Congress take its usual holiday
recess, it will again share a like fate.
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~ NDER and by virture or a Deed Of Trust to
me executed by the President and board OF
nree tors Of the Memphis Dry DOCK company,
On IN, Sth day of November, tls5l3 elgnleep
hnndref and S xty-seven, to secure the Psy,-
ntanf on certain claims therein described
which Deed OF Trust Is recorded In the Hegis
80 once OF shelby cOunty, IN Record BooA
M al 90. S5, 1856, ct sequiter, / shall proceed
~ ssn7t To re highest and best bidders for casn,
- ire Dock Yard in Fort pickering. near 70
below the city OF Memphis. on SATURDAY,
- 2Stb day OF december, le67, between ne
800 ~ II ard IL O'Clock. n, the oloE1ng oe-
.e.s5 Drouertv. tD-Wft -Four sections tcom-
SiatsS ~ Gre Memphis Dry Docks recently con-
1880 ~ the said Company, togethsr Witn
- description appcTtae1ing thereto also.
30 Racksmith shop Soolss IRON, bQmDe-,
80 DsfsriaIs Of every kind belonging 70 said
CoIneDv . and also the charter q SAID Gem
49, rrsnted BY the legislature or Fennessee,
lTftI 7uu and ample powers TO carry on said
DoeF= and enlarge The same. The work on
No. Docks Is new, q the sections are IN
1901 working Or1er. A splendid opaning IS
sTorded by this sale 70 practical wOrkmen to
Iobtsfnacontrol Of Docks, new a N good run
ming order, and well iocated- Everything per
fain{ug TO them viii be turned over ~ the
trustee to the purchaser IS EooR As ne COM
plies with the terms OF his purchase
W. II. BUTTS,
no24-tds trustee.
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Maria l. Petite ct ais, vs.. MaryL Moleta etaI.
Petition for sale OF real estate for division.
FINDER and by virtue Of a decree OF sale
L made in the above entitled cause, at the
december term, 1861, Of the county Court or
shelby county Tennessee, I will proceed to sell
20 the highest and best bidder, before the Court
nrrza door in the city Of saauaanFa. On