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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

THE RALEIGH CONVENTION. Speak
ing of the Republican Convention in
session at Raleigh, the Progress says:
''The blacks appear to be far the
most respectable portion of the body
in point of numbers and appearance,
though it is not possible that the
dusky sons of Africa-redeemed
through Southern slnvery-should
surpass their Caucasian confreres in
intellectual capabilities. The sable
knights are by nature inferior to
their associates, and must so remain
forever and forever.
"Thc great want of the convention
is white man Of nerve, honesty and
high purpose. The list of delegates
will show any variety and number of
knaves and fools. There nre gorillas,
dwarfs, cannibals, ebo shins, Gre
tians and other classes of animals,
sufficient to constitute q matchless
menagerie, and we regard it as par
4iculorly fortunate for the masses of
this body that the Snowman now
moving in the direction of Raleigh
has not authority to )asso and cage
them as they might other ferocious
animals"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

IMPORTANT. Referring to the fact
that the House has, upon motion Of
Gen. Butler, ordered an inquiry into
the mystery of the assassination con-
spiracy, the Albany Erpress says:
"Here, for example, is one signif-
cant fact which we learn from author
ity thot cannot be doubted. On the
night of the assassination, the pickets
on the road which Booth took from
Washington were withdrawn by o
written order of a high military Of
ficer in our army. On one previous
night, when the plan of abduction
was to have been carried out, the
pickets were withdrawn by the same
officer. That written order is now
accessible. This would certainly seem
to indicate that others besides those
whose names are familiar to the pub
lie, were not ignorant of the conspi-
racy. Indeed, it is the opinion of
some whose position enabled them
to learn the interior facts of the case,
that there was present in the theatre,
on the fatal night, one higher than
Booth, who had the supervision of
the deadly work. Traces of this man
have been found, but he has never
been fully identified.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

"OUR COUNTRY EXCHANGES. The
Winnsboro NerS does not like being
classified among the papers which
the Charleston Ne,rs indicates. After
quoting the paragraph we extracted
on Saturday, our Winnsboro cotem-
porary says:
For the information of that jour-
nal, we will say that the Winnsboro
Tri-,ceehly Ne,rS was-if not the first
among the first papers in South
Carolina which favored the accept
ance of the terms of Congress. In
looking over files, we find convinc-
ing argument in the -Ne,cs, of March
2, 1867, which, we believe, was about
as early as any paper wha claims to
have como sauarely out on the ques-
ton. SO, it will be seen, we can show
It clear record on this important mat
ter"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

AN EMPTY TREAsURY.-The Sum-
ter Ne,rs learns, from good authori-
ty, that the taxes which have been
already paid into the State, have
been entirely expended, and that the
Treasury is empty. The executions
now out-sta nding against delinquent
taxpayers amount to something over
100000. When the present tax bill
was reported by the Committee on
Ways and Mea vs. to the Legislature,
at its last session, it was estimated
that the revenue it would raise would
approximate to 5000, 900, but of this
amount it. has fallen short about
100000.
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Kentucky.


In Ills inaugural address, delivered
at Louisville, on the 4th. Gov. Helm
referred to the Federal relations. and
said:
''1t is my proudest wish, most
ardent hope and earnest prayer, that
all the States may be restored to
their equal rights under the Consti-
tuition, and that the Union may be
as lasting as time itself. Now, my
countrymep, is the proper time to
calm the troubled waters, to heal all
wounds and dissensions, to restore
concord and fraternity, and nobly to
redeem the pledges which we volun-
tarily and frankly made at the COM
mencement of our late and unhappy
civil war. l.e...
''The authority of the Federal Go
vernment is everywhere fully re-
stored, and, it is full time that the
faith of the nation, so solemnly
plighted, should be redeemed. Let
us forget the bitterness of the past;
let us forgive its errors, remem bering
that 'to err is human, to forgive
divine, and that when we no longer
keep the heel of military despotism
upon the people Of ten sisters, we
may cry out against the oppression
of England against ireland, of Russia
against Poland, of Austria against
Hungary; but the world will think
that wo may we'll be silent until then. +"
Referring to the exclusion of the
delegation, he says: "Thc people of
Kentucky have just cause to com
plain of the action of Congress in
excluding from their seats the repre-
sentatives from the State, who were
duly elected in accordance with all
the forms and requirements of law,
and who had all the qualifications
prescribed by the Federal Constitu-
tion."
He touched the negro question
thus "The negroes everywhere
throughout the United States have
been emancipated-whether wisely or
nnwisely, it is needless now to say.
1t is an accomplished fact, fixed,
inexorable fact, and as such we should
receive it. It becomes US also to see
that the negroes are protected to- the
fullest extent in both their persons
and their property. We should treat
them humanely and kindly, and do
all we can to better their condition,
and make them useful citizens of the
State; and in my first message to the
Legislature, I will make some recon-
mendations upon this subject. They
must understand, however, that white
men will rule Kentucky; we are not
yet sunk so low Us to consent to be
governed by negroes"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

The King of Hanover seems in
clined to accept the Prussian annual
pension of 100000 thalers, (abont
S525, ,000,) instead of. his sovereignty.
King George, however, demands that
this revenue should be represented
by crown lands in Hanover, to be
given up to him by Prussia. That
condition is rejected at Berlin, as it
would assure to the ex-King q dura-
bic influence in his former domi-
Mons.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10
COLUMBIA.
Tuesday Morning, Sept. 10. 1867.
The Bane OF Party.

Ihc nano Oh IA rty.
The New York Times thinks it will
be happy day for America if aver
her people are allowed to think or
breathe without considering how it
will affect tl,eir party" The Times
is right. ALI through tho Congress
sional de bates and legislation which
followed the close Of the war, party
was the fence that enclosed every
man and compelled him to follov the
beaten path that had been laid out.
1t was this insane idea, that party
was above all other considerations
that its unity and continued domina-
tion were objects Of more Importance
than the restoration of peace to our
distracted ceuntry--whioh has
brought upon her the dire evils she
now lsbors under, and which causes
to be presented to the world the
spectacle of a divided Government in
two of its leading departments-the
executive and legislative.
That there. will always be differ
onces of opinion among men upon,
public as well as upon private mat
ters, cannot be doubted; but when
organizations on either side claim
that their respective unity is more
important than the principles in
volved, then do parties become the
ends, not the means. The chief end
of tho present dominant party, it is
evident from all its acts, is not the
true and peaceful restoration of the
country to its former amiable rela-
tions, but the preservation of its
own power. For this reason, all
must deploro the Introduction and
extension of party organizations
among the Southern States. The
only party, if ''party" it can be
called, that is now needed here, is
the organization of the whole people
to give the reconstruction laws of
Congress q fair trial. and work, under
their provisions, to accomplish the
end they profess to aira at. Having
done this, whatever may be the
result, the Southern people will have
done all in their power to secure
reconstruction and restoration to the
Union. But the organization of
parties, Union leagues, and any other
political organizations, will divide
our people and enfeeblo their efforts
in behalf of the great object in view
They ought, therefore, to be avoided
by NIL classes of our people, as not
only prejudicial to all our interests,
but rs disintegrating people whose
whole future veal depends upon
unity and harmony among them
selves. Party divisions will ruin us,
and most assuredly will lessen our
influence in moral, social md politi-
cal power. A united South, re-enter-
ing upon new career, need not have
anything to apprehend from outside
opposing influences. The safety or
permanency of any party is immea-
surably below tho veal of the State
and the prosperity of her people.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

The fine beef promised at Stall No.
1 on Saturday last, gave satisfaction
to one and all-it was fat and juicy.
AS n general thing, our marketmen
are furnishing excellent meat now.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

WHY GENERAL GRANT DOES NOT
MEET THE CABINET. To-day the de-
mands of public business were SO
great that he was unable to attend
the Cabinet meeting. This is the
reason for his absence, and not that
attributed to him-viz: request that
he be relieved from attending the
meetings generally.
New York Times.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

BASE BALh-The maiden game of
base ball in Columbia was played
yesterday afternoon, between the
"Chicora Club" of this city, and the
"Phil. Sheridan Club" of the 5th
United States Artillery. The game
was commenced at 2.15 p. m. and
ended at 6.15 p. M, on the ground of
the latter club, on the College Green.
A great deal of interest in this, the
national game, has been aroused
since the arrival of the 5th United
States Artillery at this post, in June
last. They had organized club in
the month of May and came here
fully equipped, and turned out occa-
sionally for practice. Shortly after
their arrival, they published, through
these columns, friendly invitation
to the gentlemen of Columbia to
take part in the game whenever they
felt so disposed. This has been re-
sponded to by the organization of
two promising clubs, viz: The "Chi-
cora" and the Columbia" the names
of whose officers we published last
week. The following is the score of
the game played yesterday:
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

"Music9 has charms to soothe the
savage breast" Custnr screnaded
the Indians with brass band for
three months, and gave it up in
disgust. 1t wouldn't work. The
frontiersmen now clnmor for more
substantial mode Of warfare.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

New CoTroN.-Tho first full load
of new cotton was received in Au-
gusta on Friday, from the plantation
of Paul Il. Hammond, Esq, of Beech
Island, and will class strictly good
middling.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10
Gocal .TGeyn@.

We are indebted to M. II. Berry,
Esq, for copies of New York papers
Of the 9Th. :
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

A fine lot of Desirable Goods have just
been opened by Mr.. Il. c. Shiver, who still
adbores to his proper principle OF good
tisement, and then examine the goods.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

Mr.. II. Simons advertises bread at
greatly reduced rates-.or, moro pro-
perly. he proposes to make his loaves
several ouncers heavier than the
usual sizes for which five and ten
cents are charged. Try him.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

NEW ADvErTIsEsfENTs.- Attention Is call
ed To the following advertisements, which
arc publiShed this morning for Tho first
time:
DR.. 4 Mrs. Zimmermap-School Notice.
II. Simmons
j. w. Rodgers--DeKalb House,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10
Read Udolpho Wolfc's ADVERTISE
ments in to-day's paper.

We publish, this morning the re-
port of Rev. VIM. Martin to Gov.
Orr of his disbursements of the
money and provisions donated by
charitable persons in different por-
tions of the United States for the
relief Of the sufferers in South Caro-
lima, aud which were turned over to
Mr.. M. by direction of the Governor.
Mr.. Martin has been very energetic,
and has devoted the greater part of
his time to the arduous duties re-
quired of him; and with such success
that We know the universal verdict
will be, "Well done, good and faith
full servant"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

We learn that slight wash oc-
CURED in the Greenyille Road, near
Silver Street, yesterday, and the pas
sengers, baggage, ETC., had to be
transferred over the break from one
train to the other.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

The gift entertainment for the re-
lief of the destitute poor of the
South will be given in Washington
City, on the 30th Of this month;
Persons desirous of obtaining tickets
will apply at once at the Ph9nin
office, as returns are to be made
prior to the 10th, so that necessary
arrangements can he completed.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

Having complete printing Office,
superintendent by the proprietor. we
can execute every description of book
and job printing-biil and letter
heads, circulars, labels, posters, pro-
grammes. business, wedding and in
vitation cards, railroad receipts,
checks, drafts, &c. Our friends will
find it to their interest land ours) to
give us q call.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-09-10

REGISTRATION. The following is
the result of registration at Davis
precinct: Whites 80; colored 81.
Majority for whites 55.
We are requested by the Chairman
of the Board, Mr.. Calnan, to state
that, having learned tnat there are
many citizens who have not register
ed, and who are entitled to do SO,
the Board, to give an opportunity to
all, will sit today and tomorrow, at
their Office, at the old Ice House, on
Washington street. Our unregister-
ed citizens should embrace this last
opportunity to enfranchise them
selves. ,,. .,.n-.u
Arizona miner., 1867-11-16

nroP ir-The fact seems Co be generally is. norcd by both citizens anj visitors, Chat a l.,s passed by the last Legislature makes the indis- crmnate dischoigc Of firearms within lhc limits or town or village. to the peril or annoyance Of its inhabitants, penal oIcn-c. Some rccdcs. cussos have way of shooting their gun. on at g late hour of thc night when most of our moral and religious people are in bed. to ihe great ter TOT and demoralizaiion of the latter. few ar- rests and convictions under the Aci would put an eifectual stop to this dangerou. practice
 MR BALLARD, called upon us last evening, and informed us that, q few days ago, Lieutenant Wells and command. while scouting in the vi. ciniiy of Walnut Creek, near tbe Harlyyile road, came upon an Indian rancheria. killed three bucks--al that were in the raucbcria al, the time captured three horses, a lot of provis- ions, guns and any quantity Of ammunition
 MR. BORDER, wife and family left this morning. for California. Mir Borger will return soon in company with Mr Kustel.
 RErrHs or A SCOUTING PARTY Companies and E, Eighth Cavalry, aud detachment of the lIth Infantry, under the command of Lieutenant fcchet, returned Go Fort nipple Friday evening last, after making a scout through the Cedars and in the vicinity Of Hell Canon, near Posues The Lieutenant was on the scent of large ranch eria, said Co be somewhere in that vicinity. He found the ranchera but no Indians they had left just in time to save their bacon. He after wards succeeded in killing two warriors and capturing two ancient females and a buxom young squaw of about F summers. He also found a new and good place to cross Hell Canon. about 1 miles above the old crossing and large tanks of excellent water Dr. Howard, who &C., companiel the expedition. says this crossing is much better thau the old one.
 DEGRAczFri~--On last Thursday evening some drunken soldiers wen, to Che rc-idenc of NIT Banghari in this place aud acted ia shameful manner. Such fellows are disgrace to thc service. Their comrades should boot them out of the camp for their unsoldicrly conduct.
Arizona miner., 1867-11-16
Prospecting Party Coming,

NJ. k. Lerty, Esq, of the Upper Agua Eric, in this county, informs us, that be has received a letter from Mr. James NJ. Johnson, of Tu- laro county. California, which states that company was made up and would start the first of this month, from Nisalia, for the pur- pose of prospecting this Territory, New Mex leo and Sonora The letter contained the following advertisement, which was cut out of the Tuare Tj,aos The company have a wide field before them, but t look. as though they meant business, and VIC hope soon to see them in Central Arizona. The following is the advertisement
 "PWrY MES WASTED.-An who may de- sire to organize themselves into a company for the purpose of exploring and prospecting for the precious metals within the regionof coun- try known as New Mexico and Arizona. and Sonora. in the Republic of Mexico, can dc so by applying to J C. Doughty, in Yisalia Each applicant will be required io furnish two hundred and fifty dollsrs in coin, or its equivalent in such property as the company may require, the same 10 De valued by three trustees to be elected by those who have or will sign an instrument in writing. now in ihs hands of the above named party"
 Ni,alia, Sept. II, 1867.
Arizona miner., 1867-11-16
San Bernardino.


 The Gaor3iaa of Saturday, November 9, furni-hes us with the following items:
 We beav that there is some probabili'v Of a mail route being established on the line from here Co Arizona, by the way of La Paz, and that an additional bonus would be awar- ded for the service. As we have frequently said, there should be mail facilities by each of the lines of communication with our neigh bors in the Territory.
 We understand Mr. Cluggage reached San Francisco in something less than thirteen days from Omaha. Good travelling. truly i; coming over two hundred miles through snow, at that.
 We understand Gen. Mcdowell is expected to arrive at Drum Barracks by next steamer. on his waj- to Arizona. We hope tLc trip will result iu benefit to that weli-goyencd military district Doubtless, he will not travel with one man on a brolen-down mule as an escort. On bis own account we know he wouldn't mind but as we learn he is a 1 family man, we beg of him On their account, 1 to take at least two men well mounted and equipped.
 | Your advice is sound and should be needed by the General If he disregards it the chances are that he might be Wallap(ai)d
 The Paymaster for Prescott passed out by l way of Caon Canon on Thursday he had an escort of about dozen men. His visit 10 our friends at Prescott will be eniivening.
 "You bet you" The boys are anxious to see him. They are getting mighty dry"
 CuAwG SEAsoS-The season for saving our bacon is close upon Us, and we find sey- eeral Of our ranch owners are making prepara- tions for hOg-killing Mr Waters, of Yucai- pa, will slaughter as soon as the weather per uits. l5O head, weighing at least 200 pounds each. These hogs are consuming 3j bushels of corn day. Mr Conn will kill about lO0, Mr. Craft, say j0 the Chino ranch, 200. and Hamilton tl Cowden. loo at least. Others will no doubt engage in the curing business whose names we have not heard
 We acknowledge the receipt of box of ripe beautiful apples this week, from our juvenile friends, " the wee folks of Yucaipa. The note accompanying the very accept able present, was highly creditable to the requirements of the little Martha. as well as significant of the good will of the fairy Net tie.
 Well, brother Hamilton, how happy you must feel at receiving such delicious presents from the little angels of Yucaipa. Here in fayapai (aIthough the names are somewhat similar editorial presents are very dissimi- lar. The sort of present." We receive are something like the following ." Mr. Editur Sur,-I want to knoe the naim of the on year,hed LlGR & scoundrl who authogid etc If you du not tell me ax you too bc responsible, so that can imply the con. tents of my rayeoliyar into your emty stun ick Yo1rs. r.
Arizona miner., 1867-11-16
Mrs. Lincoln and her Wardrobe.

Mrs Lincoln has offered her wardrobe for sale in New York, and has been giving lead ing Republicans particular fits for her alleged poverty. Some of tue Loyal Leagues it is said. propose to raise large sum of money for her support, and To get her to shut her mouth. The correspondence between Mir. Lincoln, Thuriow Weed, Seward, and other hell-wcthers of the Republican party. is on the spicy order and commences Co assume an acrimonious tone. The lady expresses great has been treated by the Radicals since the death of her husband. while the aioremen- tioned cu-ses talk back, sadcy and tell her she has been trea1ed fully as well as she de- served Co be. Go in, Sboddyites, ,-" eat dog, eat devil"
Arizona miner., 1867-11-16

CoPPEn FRoN THE CoLnR ADo.-The Ala Cellferaia, of October 2G, says that the Great Central Mining Company have oa exhibition at the Merchants Exehangc San Francisco. pigs of copper 93 to 9lt per cent. fine from tLeir furnaces at Williams Fork, near the Colorado river, in Arizoaa, tho first ever e'ectcd in that Territory, This copper Is produced from the ore by a single smelling without previous roasting or other p7epara- ton, the ores being of such character as To admit Of that treatment with success.
Arizona miner., 1867-11-16

Ma ToNLISsoN's WILL.-We have been shown certified copy of what Parpofts 10 be the last will and testament of John J. TomInson, who departed this life some time since in Los Angeles county, California. In this will he bcqucathcd all of his property to \. A. Potter, Daniel McLaren, Delos Campbell, J. D. Dunlap and John C. Camp bell. The two latter named gentlemen are citizens of Prescott, and We congratulate them on their good luck. All of the afore- said gentlemen were bosom friends of the de- ceased while living, and aided him with money, time and labor in bis opposition to Mir Banning in the freighting and forward ing war in which Mir. T. was engaged with that gentleman in Southern California. We understand that the relatives of Mir. Tomlin- son are trying to have this will set aside, up- on the plea that deceased was not in his right mind at the time said will was drawn up. Before this time, however, we think the mat ter is settled, as it was to have beon argued before the Probate Court of Los Angeles county about ten days since.