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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10


WHO STARTS THE FAsHIoNs?-Th
New York Wo,'M and Times are dis
putting about the ladies' fashions.
The Times proposes Congress of
American women, to decide what
style of dress American women shall
wear" The World says:
"We have no sort of objection to
such Congress ourselves; but it is
certainly delightful fancy that its
members would ever agree upon any
thing"
Then, again, the World says:
''The French fashion, which all
the world continues to pattern after,
are now, and for long tin.o have
been, set by the demi-maonde
worse than demi-monde-of the
French capital. The short dresses,
all the latest and most extraordinary
novelties of street and drawing room
costume, we're originated by one or q
conclave of the Partisan lo7.eAes."
But all this, according to the
Times, ''is pure nonsense. The
French fashions have no such origin,
though it is very common for men
who know nothing about the subject
to say they have. It would be as
we'll and as wise to say that the
fashions and the novelties in male
costume are invented by blacklegs.
The fact is, that the French fashion, ,
which America and all the world copy
after, are the inventions of profes-
sional drtistes in Paris, and especially
in Berlin artistes, who. as such, have
nothing whatever to do with the
demai-monde, and who do not even as
a rule get their styles adopted through
that quartcr. By far the greater
part of the novelties in ladies' dress
really have their origin in Berlin,
with the skillful, ingenious and fertile
artistc of the Bazaar. The Partisan
governors of style take up some of
these and invent others, and by the
faculties which they possess, estab
lish them throughout the civilized
world. The Ciemi-monde doubtless
adopt them as we'll as the haut-monde;
but it is more to the patronage of the
latter than the former that their uni
versal currency is due"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10

The Bosphorus is to be bridged.
The whole distance is $3.50 feet, and
there are to be but three arches.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10

G. f. JACKSON is receiving goods regu-
larly every week. They are well selected
and sold at low rates. Call and see them.
No house sells goods cheaper than he does.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10

The ELEouoNs.-From the imper-
feet returns received last night, it is
presumed that Pennsylvania and
Ohio have gone Democratic. We
hope to be able to confirm this opin-
ion to-day.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS THE post
Office open during the week from S1e
a. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from
III to az p. m.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at 2 p. M, and
close ut 8 q. m.
Northern-Open for delivery at
lO1a a. m., closes at p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery at 5
p. m, closes at 8 p. m.
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DGMENTs.-The ladies
of the Benevolent Society of Colum-
bia, -ltefully acknowledge the re-
ceipt of seventeen dollars, through
Rev. VIM. Martin; being the pro-
ceeds of produce sent by Mr.. Wyatt
Aiken to aid them in their efforts to
relieve the necessities of the sick
poor. They trust that Mr.. Aiken's
example will be followed by other
planters. Everything which can be
turned into money will be accepta-
BILE, and will help on the cause of
benevolence.
The ladies of the Industrial Asso-
citation take pleasure in acknowledge
ing the receipt of q liberal gift of
syrup, presented by Col. Wyatt
Aiken, of Abbeville. We hope this
noble and liberal example will be fol-
lowed by others of our friends in the
country. Many may think that such
articles are not desirable, or necessary
to our Association, but anything is
acceptable, as we can convert it into
means for paying the needy.
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FIVE CENTS. price of single
copies of the Ph@ni.c is five cents, and
purchasers are requested to pay no
more for them. We are informed
that some of the news-boys charge
ten. This is an imposition.
A clergyman, who believes in
amusements if properly conducted,
says it is quite curious to note how
many of our people have attended
the circus the past week, only be-
cause they wanted to ''please the
children,"' t still more curious to
be observe,.. that in very many in
stances it has taken two or three able
bodied pen, with as many strong
women, to look after one little boy or
girl.
Having complete printing Office,
superintended by the proprietor. we
can execute every description of book
and job printing-bill and letter
heads, circulars, labels, posters, pro-
grammes, business, wedding and in
vitation cards, railroad receipts,
checks, drafts, &c.
= = =
NEW ADvsE rIsEMENTs. Attention is call
| ed to the following advertisements, which
are published this morning fer tho Brst
| time.
T. III. Pollock-Table Lunch.
| Fisher & Lowrance-Salt
]. & t. r. Agnew-Tripoli.
d. G. Peixotto Il Son-Auction Sale.
| B. d. Hasell--Reduction in Rates.
G. f. JACKSON is receiving goods regu-
| larly every week. They are well selected
and sold at low rates. Call and see them.
No house sells goods cheaper than he does.
The BEaINNfNG OF THE END.-The
Nashville Gazette relates the following
incident:
"CAPITALIsT LEFT IN DISGUST Nor
man Ambrose, q brother of the coun-
Gilman from the second ward, came
To this city Soma time since from
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10

lOHeE IOuve, anu mlbtAkeS are likely
to occur. subscribers will please report
promptly when they fail to receive
their papers. r..
The Phnnin Weekly Letter Sheet
Prices Current and Market Report
will be issued tomorrow friday
evening. Those desiring copies, will
hand in their orders as early as prac-
tioable.
REDUCTION IN FREIaHTs.-By re-
ference to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that material reduc-
ton has been made in the through
freight tariff, via Charleston. 1t is
stated in the notice, that the rates
ale always guaranteed less than those
published by any other line.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A Fox CHASE.
We are informed by q gentleman,
that, yesterday morning, from the
window of his office, he witnessed IN
exciting race between full grown
Reynard and two or three freedmen.
Mr.. Fox, of course, escaped; but, as
he is, no doubt, hidden somewhere
in the burnt district, he can very
readily be brought out by hounds;
and we may yet witness the exciting
sport of fox chase within the cor
porate limits, one of these moonlight
nights. Marshal your forces, Messrs.
Amateurs
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10

The ELEonoNs.-From the imper-
feet returns reoeived last night, it is
presumed that Pennsylvania and
Ohio have gone Democratic. We
hope to be able to confirm this opin-
ion to-day.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10
Local Items

AS we have new carrier on the
lower route, and mistakes are likely
to occur, subscribers will please report
promptly when they fail to receive
their papers. B
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10


ONO. 1.-The constitutional "amend-
ment," submitted to the people OF
Ohio, on Tuesday, and to which re-
ference was made in our dispatches
yesterday, is presented, by striking
out this section of the present State
Constitution
"Every white male citizen of the
United States, of the age of twenty
one years, who shall have been q re-
sident of the State ono year next
preceding the election, and of the
County, township, or ward, in which
he resides, such time as may be pro-
vided by law, shall have the qualitica-
ton of voter, and be entitled to
vote at all elections.
And substituting therefor the fol-
lowing:
"Every male citizen of the United
States, of the age of twenty-one
years, who shall have been u resident
of the State one year next preceding
the election, and of the County, town
ship, or ward, in which he resides,
such time as may be provided by law,
except such persons as have borne
arms in support of any insurrection
or rebellion against the Government
of the United States, or have fled
from their places of residence to
avoid being drafted into the military
service thereof, or have deserted the
military or naval services Of said Go
vernment, in time of war, and had
not subsequently been honorably dis
charged from the same, shall have
the qualifications of IN elector, and
be entitled to vote ut all elections.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-10-10

FIVE CENTS. price of single
copies of the Ph@nir is five cents, and
purchasers are requested to pay no
more for them. We are informed
that some of the news-boys charge
ten. This is an imposition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

INSTRUMENTS REQUIRING STAMps.-The
following are the instruments to be stamped,
and the stamps to be used in ordinary busi-
ness transactions. Cut this out and preserve
it for reference:
All notes and evidence Of debt, Eve cents
on each 500; if under 500 FIVE cents; if
over 500, five cents on each additional 800
or part thereof
All receipts, for any amount without limit,
over $50, two cents if $40, or under, moth
ing.
All deeds and deeds Of trust, fifty cents on
each $500 in value of the property conveyed.
or the amount secured when deed of trust
is duly stamped, the note secured must not
be; but they should be Endorsed to show the
reason why.
All appraisements of states or Of estrays,
Eve cents on each sheet or piece Of paper.
Afidavits Of every description are exempt
from stamp duty.
Acknowledgement to deeds, &c., are also
exempt.
Contracts and agreements, FIVE cents, ex-
cept for rent; when for rent, fifty cents for
$500 of rent, or less, if over $500, fifty cents
for each $206 or less over $500.
Any person interested can afix and cancel
stamps.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
Augusta White Sulphur Springs.

Parties visiting the mountains, for health or
pleasure, should not forget that we have in
this County, only ID miles from Staunton, a
watering place which combines, in an eminent
degree, all the essentials for both. Invalids
will find there White Sulphur, Alum, Chaly-
beate, Red Sweet and Free stone water, all
within easy distance Of the Hotel or Cabins
while seekers Of pleasure can make up full
measure of enjoyment from the views Of the
mountains, the bracing air, the bowling alleys,
billiard rooms, and last, but not least, the di.
ming room, in which is daily spread the best
the country can afford. In addition to all
these fine string band, from Petersburg,
nightly discourscs its sweet music to crowds Of
devotees of Terpsichore, while over all MIR. J.
A. Hefelfnger (the proprietary and his eff
cicnt assistants, preside with grace and kind
ness which makes everybody feel at home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
When is q Farmer RIGHT

We have many farmers in this country who
have good houses barns and orchards, and
who are out of debt; and yet they work as
hard as ever, and seem as unsatis6ed as when
they were poor. The question arises, s'when
is farmer rich 2" The best evidence that
farmer is rich will be pleasant bed room in
his house, containing spare bed. On no oc-
casion will any o. ca Vie family need to occnnv
it anu there will be such convenience that
the guest will come out ready for the break
fast table. This room not only represents
several thousand dollars, but also good furni-
ture, and shade Ill summer. In most families
this room is not obtained until the Oldest girl
has beau or the oldest boy gets the mitten.
Moreover, the folks have early cucumbers !;
and from July till frost, sweet corn. Every
morning the fire is built of dry wood twice a
day the years round, there is milk to strain ;
horses are not heard stamping in the night !;
the hogs cannot run, nobody eats poor butter
or drinks coffee without cream; pickles are
taken out Of cider vinegar; if child has a
sore thoat, there is no running to a neighbor's
for honey even in September few hens are
kind enough to lay; if the old man suddenly
starts for the county seat, package of cake
and cheese is handed him, and he docs not
mutter because his clean shirt is not ready /;
in May, some apples can be found at the bot
toms Of barrels, and in August there is lard
in crooks and pork in the brine. After
breakfast, the father will be likely to read a
chapter in the bible, and then bow before his
Creator confessing his tender mercies.
We care not how many fat cattle farmer
may have, nor how many dairy COWS; nor
hogs, in yard four rails high, fed with whey
and bran from barrels which steam in the sun
nor how many acres running off toward a
river; nor how many thousand dollars are at
interest; nor how much folks may stand aside
when he goes into the store if there is not a
spare bed in his house, he is poor man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

IMMIGRATION AS WEALTH.-Some ingen-
ious calculator has been specializing on the
cost Of a child before it is able to earn its
own living, and foots it up at 81 900. He
thereupon values every emigrant who comes
here able-bodied and ready not only to pro-
vide for himself, but prepared to contribute
to the productions Of the country, as worth
that sum to the nation, and as the number
this year is likely to be 100000, the increase
of the national wealth in this particular counts
up $500, 100000. But this is not ALL Many
Of them bring with them money and valua-
bles which it would be perfectly fair to csti-
mate at 500, making $4,000, 900 more
They contribute to the development Of oul
unrivalled resources, and aid in that rapid
multiplication of the national wealth never
before equalicd in human history. And, yet
there are those who tell US we can never beal
up under our public burdens or meet the re-
sponsibilities of our debt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
A Sensible Negro.

7. W. V. Pennington writes letter to Mr.
Greeley which would do credit to white
man, and shows that he has more thought
full mind than many Of his white associates.
He has been for nearly thirty years student
of American politics and theology, as they
bear upon the rights of his race, and has
been recognized as an advanced thinker"
Here is one Of his opinions:
"American theology, together with our edu-
cational and industrial systems, have under
gone changes Of great magnitude. But our
politics is yet a problem. We are semi
military government since the late war and,
like ancient Rome, we are still I! ?:7:;a::.,g en-
pueaeard. Nothing but the hand Of God at
the helm of Government can saue as from the
breakers Of anarchy or military despotisns.
The next presidential term of this Govern
ment will be the most important since it began
to be government. Shall we yet see an
armed issue between the Executive and Con-
gress !? Shall we see the Executive asserting
his constitutional right to command the army
and navy, &c.2 We may"
Such being his opinion as to the condition
Of the country, we are not surprised that he
give his colorcd brethren the following good
advice:
"While the whites are reconstructing, let
us reunite, reorganize, and educate our IA
miles; and prepare we'll for the Discharge of
political duties when necessity requires"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

ssSuch Peace as SnhjugatiOn can Make"
Number one of publication entitled Ere
collections Of Busy Life, by Horace Gree
ley" appears in the last New York Ledger.
Speaking of the condition Of Ireland after
its subjugation by England, Mr.. G. charac-
terizes its discontents, hatred of its oppres-
sors, and restless desire to revolt, in these sig
nidcaut words: "After forty years Of such
peace as subjugation can make"
This sort Of peace is familiar to all readers
of history. 1t is a compulsory peace, ever
requiring the presence of armed men. 1t is
a peace which keeps the cmbers of hatred
always alive and ready to burst into devouring
fames-it makes the country subjected to it,
the most determined and dangerous enemy Of
the ruling power. Such has Ireland ever
been to England, and ever will be, until her
wrongs areredressed and her people admitted
to full and equal participation in all the ad-
vantages, powers, honors and privileges Of the
government of Great Britain-until her peo-
pie are so justly dealt with by those who rule
over them as to win their confidence and love.
Mr.. Greeley inculcates such principles as
these as applicable everywhere outside Of this
country. They are sound principles every
body feels their force and acknowledges their
truth. And yet Mr.. G. and his party are
pursuing an opposite course at home. Here
we quelled rebellion among our own citi-
zens; Congress calls the States where they
resided conquered provinccs,' and treats
them as such, and we have no right to look for
any other ''peace" than such "as subjugation
can make" What that is, the history Of En-
lglish domination in ireland, describes-ever
recurring outbreaks and more troops sent on
to quell them-no kindness, no confidence,
no redress-physical force alone relied upon
to hold a high spirited people in subjugation.
But is such policy wise? The discomfort
ed citizens, after fierce contest for rights
they believed guaranteed by the constitution,
we're overcome by the arms to which they APP
pealed. They acknowledged their discomft-
urc; they recognized the government they
had sought to escape from they desired to
resume their former position under its control
Ito forget and forgive, and let by-gones be
by-gones.
Fad this disposition been met in kindly,
christian spirit, sectional luminosity would ere
this have given place to good will, and the
old relations between the States have been
restored; the creative energies Of industry
revived profitable commerce in active opera
ton, and the entire country secure, at home
aud abroad, within the bonds of amity-the
only bonds that can save us from disintrega-
ton or absolute dcspotism; that can unite us
against common enemy and turn against
him all the dispersed courage of individuals,
gathered and directed to the public defence
by the high spirit with which men devote
themselves to a beni6cent government its
burg Post.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
The Latest News.


The Car is sick in the Crimea.
Napoleon has gone to Biarritz
The weather is cloudy and looks like rain
Corn crops fine.
Admiral Farragut had grand demonstra
ton at Cronstadt.
The city markets still show decline in
Flour. Gold 14Oa.
last evenings mail brings no news worth
talking about. ''Thc situation is unchanged .
Bavaria repudiates the Salzberg treaty
and refuses TO join the Southern German
Bund.
The Spanish provinces, uudcr apprehcnsions
of instruction, have been declared in state
of siege.
County Court met Monday and adjourned
for Gov. Peirpoint to speak. Nothing OF
great Importance has been done yet
The President has suspended the order as
signing Gen. Thomas to the Fifth District,
and Sheridan will remain in command until
relieved probobly by Gen. Hancock.
The Mexican question has been considered,
ana Maxinlilan's body will be demanded by
France and Austria. The citizens of both
Empires. in Mexico, are to be protected at all
hazards.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

The ENGLISH RITUAL COMMISSION
The Archbishop Of Canterbury states that
the Ritual Commission is busily occupied in
debating its report. 1t has made considera-
bic progress, and an early termination of its
iabors may be looked for on the subject, in
which it was invited, by the terms of the
Royal Commission, to state, in the first in
stance, its conclusions The first report of
the Ritualistic Commissioners will soon be
presented to Parliament. This report will
relate solely to the "vestment" question:
The Commissioners will, it is expected, re-
assemble in November next, and proceed un-
interruptedly with their inquiry, in order to
be prepared with second report by the re-
assembling of Parliament.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28
Coop Acknowledgements Vance, of Nortl

Coop Acknowledgements Vance, of North
Carolina, has given some very sensible coun-
sci to the colored people Of his neighborhood.
He does not attempt to conceal that he has
little hope that his advice will be taken, so
industrious have been the efforts to make the
colored men Of his State think i'll of those
who were lately their masters, and to cause
them to regard with distrust everything which
they might do or say. He is, however, Of
opinion that time will show them where their
true interests are, and that their good sense
will enable them to see that neither their dis
tant Northern friends, nor the disreputable
camp followers among the Southern whites,
who are so Jealous in their behalf now, can
be of as much value to them as the true and
consistent men of the South. with whom
they were born and raised.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

ALL ABOUT MAGISTRATES Seeing Rob
insons Circus brought to our mind little in
cident that occurred when we were a boy
Old John Robinson knocked Jim Woods in
the head and Col. Charles Lewis, Aid to Gov
Pierpoint, was the magistrate who issued the
order for Robinson's arrest. He was very ac
tive in this matter and had a "heavy" s'spe
cial police" summoned to aid him in the bust
ness. Now we would like to know if Colonel
Charles Lewis, Aid to Gov. Pierpoint, is dis
franchised, like other magistrates, Mr.. Fults
for instance, or not? We ask this question
for information in a general way.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

A CHEERFUL VIEW OF THINGS allow
Dismal you look !" said bucket to his com
panion, as they were going to the we'll.
"Ah " replied the other, II was rejecting
on the uselessness of our being filed; for let
us go away ever SO full, we always come back
empty"
"Dear me how strange to look at it in that
way!" said the bucket. "Now I enjoy the
thought that however empty we come, we al
ways go away full. Only look at it in that
light, and you'll be as cheerful as I am"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

TRuE.-Our papers are recognizing s'rc-
action" at the North in reference to Southern
affairs. We think this is premature. It
will be time enough to talk Of a reaction
after the fall elections We see no evidence
Of reaction except in the change Of posi-
ton on the part Of the New York Herald;
but the Herald as often seeks to produce a
change of sentiment by writing in particular
direction, as it is sure to follow that change
when it observes it, Let US watt Char
lottcsviWe Chronicle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1867-08-28

The Wing lately referred to the grim Jre-
city Of the Dispatch. The following para
graph may be characterized as a specimen Of
its Stern humsor -Lyach6ury Nesos.
General Popes letter to General Grant re-
commencing the repatriation of his political
opponents carries us back to the days Of let
tres de cachet in France. The National III.
teligencer compares Pope to Genghis Khan.
Pope's headquarters are still evidently in the
saddle.