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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

DEATH OF Cor. B. f. SLOAN, SR.-
We regret to learn of the death of
Col: Benz. T. Sloan, which occurred
at his residence, in Pendleton, on
Saturday night last. The deceased
was % prominent citizen of the Dis
trlct, and for twenty years had charge
of the Pendleton factory. He was in
the seventy-second year Of his age.
anderson Ltelligencer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

y AsVOC:COO.
General Tillson, the head. of the
Bureau in Georgia, has thrown up all
his commissions, and bought Sea
Island cotton plantation in Bryan
County, where he will devote himself
to the cultivation of the soil.
a Brooklyn skating park alvertises
a new sensation. Prizes are to be
supended in the centre OF the pond.
and competitors are to skate for them
blindfolded.
The Wisconsin legislator who blew
out the gas-light, and came near suf-
focatlnS, was among those who voted
to "instruct' Senator Doolittle how
to DO his duty.
In Washington IL woman shot Il
man because he did not marry; in
Cincinnati another shot one because
he did. What can u bachelor do to
save his bacon?
There IS q proposition before the
Baltimore City Council to insure the
lives of the members of the City Fire
Department, at the expense Of the
city.
1t stated in some OF The Paris
papers that several sovcrcigns have
agreed to exhibit their crown Jew Is
at their comll. Aposition.
The very latest amusement in New
York is dropping lighted matches in
the post Office boxes among the let
ters
You can buy a horse in Texas for
quart OF whiskey or pony" glass
of ale.
In Bnenos Ayres, the 1ndinas, in
stead of killing their prisoners, sell
them for slaves.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

- WASHINGTON, February S.-The Ways
and Means Committee will favor the ex-
cmption OF incomes under 81 200, and over
that percent
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

FRENCH PUBLIC OPINION.-M. E,l-
mond About, the distinguished
French author and political p4iloxo-
pher, was commissioned by the En-
peror, during his stay at Compicsne,
to draw upa a memoir" showing The
state of public opinion in France.
NJ Abont has lost no time. and has
placed the result Of his labors in his
Majcsty's hands. Whether a man
holding his strong opinions was well
qualified to discharge a task which
required great tact, impartiality, and
that wide range Of observation which
free intercourse with all classes of
society can atone procure. may be
doubted. There are ultra-iberal as
well us ultra clerical clilpes in France,
and NJ. Aboutis one ot their fugle-
men. But he tells his Majesty that
there exists throughout the country a
craving for free discussion, and that
he suggests the establishment, in
Paris, of a political club, as a kind of
safety valve, where representative
men, who are excluded from the
Corps LeSislatifl, could:ventilate their
opinions. The idea is certainly ori-
ginal, but i. 50 wildly improbable
that it is difficult to imagine that NJ.
Edmond About can have seriously
proposed it. And yet, as the Empe-
ron has lately granted greater liberty
to discussion, the indications are that
he has accepted, in some deg &c, the
suggestions of NJ. About as to the
national desires and needs.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

$40. Oats SO. Flour s12GliS. Bacon
prime shoulders I3; prime ribbed sides
145; prime clear ribbed sides it& Salt
$2.3002.5 so per sack.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-09

The Legislature of Alabama has
created new County out of Green,
Perry and Marengo. 1t is named
Hale, IN honor OF Col. Stephe' +.
Hale, OF Eutaw, a Kentuckiah 0y
birth, who was killed ct the head Of
his regiment, the Eleventh Alabama,
in the battle OF Gaines Mill, in June,
1862.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
The Logic of the Folly.

This singing of John Brown" at General
Sheridau's reception at the stock and gold
boards in New York, says the Baltimore Sun,
did not exhibi. much better taste aud good
sense than those features of his reception in
this city which elected the criticism ofthe New
York Times. That paper, and others Of the
milder type Of radicalism, might with proprety
rebuke the follies Of their own people. We do
not doubt in the least that the song Of John
Brown" is a fascinating melody to the philan-
thropy which consists in hating all men south
Of certain degrees Of latitude, but we suggest
that the endorsement thereby given to the in
vasiou Of Virginia in time Of peace, aud the at
tempt 10 excite instruction aud massacre in
the South, thereby identifying John Brown
and the North, gives am ehcctual Quietus to the
vital position so prominently asserted aud te-
naci0usy clung to, that the South began the
war The radicals cannot make the cause Of
John Brown the cause ofthe North, and at the
same time represent the South as forcing the
North into the late war BY taking the first
Of these positions they virtually admit that the
war was begun by the North at lIarpers Ferry,
and tha, when the South recognized such as
the fact. aud prepared flr the coming storm, it
was acting simply on the defensive. Such is
tho fatal dilemma iu which the radical en-
dorsersof John Brown place thciro own section.
THE singing of John Brown may have
been intended ironically. but was in character
with the Barn Burner" Sheridan. John
Brown came into the Valley to murder women
and children, and Sheridan to burn houses over
;he.g heads Kindred spirits
Free Prcss1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
Gen. sickles and Marshal Goodloo.

United States Marshal GoOdloe publishes in
the Raleigh Register, of which he Is editor,
reply to the elaborate defense Of Gen. Sickles.
He shows the abSurdity of Gen. Sickless state
ment that he had not made an issue with the
United States Court but that a subordinate Of
that court had made an issue with the military
authority, and makes it clear that there was no
course for him iGoodloel but to execute the
judgments Of the courts placed in his hands
When he was resisted in his duty by General
Sckes'S subordinate he reported the facts TO
the United States district attorney, who order
ed him to make another effort, and if resistance
was again made to report the facts to the At
torney General, who would have the military
officer indicted under the criminal laws Of the
United States. The removal Of General Sick
les, however, made it possible for the marshal
to execute the judgments Of the court On the
main point in controversy with General Sick
les, Mr.. Goodloc says:
If New York or Massachusetts, cannot estab-
lsh a stay law. it will not be generally conce-
dei that Gen. Sickles had more night rs CONF
mander Of district No. >, than these States. o.
alrogatc the national constitution. But Thar
is imnaterial o. bis Issue Of force with the [.
:. Court Ii 10 be conceded that be may cs-
tablish State stay law, il viii still be imPos-
,ible o. admit that he can override tie cousti-
tuition aud laws Il the United States which
the President has taken an oath % Fec faithful
IN executed. To DO 50 would be % confer 90
tie commanders the right % abolish tie inter-
nal revenue laws, and the tanii laws, or % sus-
pend their operations in their respective dis
tncts: or, that being absolute. rs General Sick
les claims, they may appropriate the revenues
collected % their own high purposes. lt Is DO
vain, therefore, fcr him 70 insist upon The ex-
pcdieucy Of abolislug the law Of 1890, in or
der that the United States courts may be put
on a footing with those OF the States. Ilemust
first show his power 10 DO Sd. Spring fcld
liassl Republican.
We may mention, as worthy Of note, that
Daniel r. Goodloe though a native Of North
Carolina, has been for more than fifteen years
an earnest emancipationest, and part Of the
time was associate editor Of the Washington
Chronicle 1t appears he cannot swallow the
Sickles code.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
jefferson County.

From our neighbor, the Shepherdstown Reg
ister, we make the following extracts
ELxwooD CExETERY.-The formal CJnse-
Grafton aud Dedication Of Elmwood Cemetery,
at this place, took place on Saturday afternoon
last, on the grounds, in the presence Of large
audience. THOMAS VAS SwEARISGES, Esq,
presided on the occasion, and announced the
order Of exercises Notwithstanding Of
Scripture, Gen. 5Oth c: Ill; Cor. 10Th c:
1922, and Prayer by Rev J. F. Campbell
The Sentence Of Dedication was pronounced
by Rev. J. F. Campbell.
LAND SALEs.-G. D. McGlncy, Auctioneer,
sold in front of the Court House, in this place,
on Saturday last, the following Real Estate
A small House aid Lot on German street, FOX
$780, to f. H. Irwin; also the Warehouse
property near the river, known as the Short
property, for SO, 1925, to David BilImyer; also
the farm belonging TO the heirs Of Michael
Henseil, deceased, near town, containing nearly
two hundred acres, for 81, % per acre, knocked
off to II. c. Entler; also three different parcels
of land belonging to the estate of DR.. Y. VI.
Butler, deceased, containing about 294 acres,
at an average of $50 per acre, said parcels
were purchased by Isaac Jones, c. I. Butler
and Capt. L. G. w. Herr.
At a meeting of the Soldiers Memorial AS
ISOLATION Of this place, on Friday evening Of
last week, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing term:
Joseph McMurran, President
Capt H. +. Barnhart, Vice President.
r. p McGlncy, Secretary.
John Ray, Treasurer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
Thurlow Weed Replies to Mrs.
Lincoln.

The New York Commercial Adrsrtser refer
ring 70 these developments, says:
We have never approached a question with
half the sorrow that this one awakeus To
yiulica'e. shield and protect Heavens best gift
20 man is a grateful duty. while % even re-
prove and much more O. osSail a woman, Is
painful. aud i without perfect Justification,
rmg.v.
It the American Congress. OF the American
People have failed % meet the Uecuuiarv ex-
1ertatiaus of Mr. Iuclu's widow. IL is because
that parsonage failed, during lis life and since
h.~ death, O. inspire either with respect or con-
ileuoc They should not. therefore. be sub
'ertej On the rerr1ach OF rest under the impu-
tltion uf ueratitude Had Mr. Lincoln. while
iu power. borne herself hac1miugy. the sug-
gas'i11 Of a Lincoln Fund, by voluntary con-
trldUtiou>. would have been promptly respond
el o. The national heart was warm. Itgush-
el ont IN liberal endowment, for Grant and
FaruCut /, would 1schecrtully have met the
lppel. iu favor 0f Mrs Lincoln if il had not
utu.-re.y closed and chilled
In her conversation Mrs. Lincoln is repre-
zertai as bitterly deuouu-iug Secretary Sew
ard Err which. of course there is no warrant
or excuse. for ae wrongs no man. audmUch less
IS 'a capable uf injustice, wrong, or even nm
Kindness Oh woman.
H.- we happen 20 know-'ho late Caleb b.
Smith. then Secretary Of the Interior, being our
rtnruaut-a fact which iHceusel Mr.. Lincoln
Against Nr Seward The President gave the
Prince Napoleon a dinner. far vaich Mrs. Lin
colin sent O. tie Secretary # the Interior FIR
ravmert q Din &C some 5000. This demand
though wholly Illegal, coming from the Prcsi-
dent, wife. embarrassed the Secretary. who
'l'.f rQ.n tie Secretary of State fr advice
whore be learned that lir Seward bad also
.Wet the Prince, having thc same number If
guests. ami giving them duplicated f the din
ner nc rHe White House. ll TACT, Mr. Seward
rr'e-.I 6r-1 Dinners from tHPs same restaurant
rH3 hv IFS own bi.' know the cost NJ each
D.r wr N- Seward T1i! $500. Mrs Lincoln
demanded $500 But whether three or nine
hundred the claim was alike Illegal and could
u.t be- paid. For this. however, Mrs. Liuc1lu
' >nrf.rr.I
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
Sad Bereavement.

On the 18th of September MINOR BAUsELL,
young gentleman long attached to the City
Post Office; Washington, died Of. yellow fever
at Houston, Texas, of which city he had been
postmaster nearly Q, year And on the Esd
ultipo, his widow, Helen, also died Of the fe-
yer. after brief illness, leaving three infant
children. Mrs. Bausell was the estimable
daughter of our worthy old friend, the late
Lewis Lindsey of Winchester.
The Masons, of Washington, on hearing of
Mr.. Bausells death, promptly telegraphed to
have the widow and children cared for, but the
pestilence had already found another victim
The public sympathy is largely excited in be-
half of Mrs. Lindsey, the mother, and her
family now residents Of Washington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10

At length General Grants position has been
defined His intimate friend, Mr.. WaShburne,
at a meeting at Galena. Illinois, speaking evil
IDENTIFY 10y authority, stated that Grant sympa-
tbizes with Congress in its Reconstruction acts;
that he had advised the extra session. aud used
his influence with Senator's to accept the clause
in the House bill requiring the assent Of the
Senate 10 the removal Of District Commanders.
He took, says Mr.. Washburne, the position Of
Secretary of War from a stern sense Of duty 10
the country, and to prevent its being filed by a
johnson man. His acce ftance of the position
we are told. was also with the knowledge and
consent Of Mr.. Stanton after full consultation
and understanding between them. Mr. Wash
burne added, in respect 10 General Grants be-
coming candidate for the Presidency he
Wash5urne-had no right to speak.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
The Remains and Burial of J. Wilkes
Booth.

Our Washington correspondent lsays the
Baltimore SUM- gives an account Of the cx-
huming of the bodies Of J. Wilkes Booth and
others The Star furnishes some particulars
of the first burial Of Booths body, which have
been hitherto unpublished. It seems from this
account that the body having been examined
and two Of the yertgbrG having been taken
from it 10y surgeons, was sent ashore from the
monitor which brought it up to the navy yard,
wrapped in gray army blanket. The body
was taken of in a boat, in which was an officer
Of the monitor with four sailors Gen. Baker
and two detectives. The boat proceeded down
stream and finally stopped at the lower Arse
nal wharf, on which the body was placed az
ter which the boat returned to the monitor,
leaving Gen. Baker and lis assistants IN the
Arsenal grounds.
report was put out that il was the boly Of
a soldier who had been drowned, and but little
attention was paid to it. The body remained
on the wharf until after nightiail, when prepa-
rationS were made flr the iutermeut. Sccre-
tary Stanton, Gen. Dyer, chief Of ordinance,
aud C,l. Benton, commandant Of the post, were
on the ground as well rs Genera, Baker and
his detectives. Three men Of the laborers gang
were sent for. and they were first directed to
dig a grave IN one Of the penteutiary cells, but
after taking mp tie brick flooring they came to
the granite foundation laid in cement, and they
pronounced the work impracticable. A spot
was then selected in the warcroon, five or six
feet south Of the iron door opening into the
prison from the wardons department, and they
were directed to dig tho grave to the depth Of
about ten feet
The grave being ready the body, enclosed
in an ammunition box. arms casc,l was brought
in by four Of the ordnance men 10 charge Of
sergeant. lowered into the grave and it was
filled. the tricl, flooring being mostly replaced,
and the surplus earth removed to another por-
ton Of the room. The burial having been ac-
complished, the windows were hoardedup and
the door made secure-Secretary Stanton TAX
ing the key with him. This key was kept at
the War Department until few weeks ago,
when it was returned to the arsenal Ulcers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
A Desperate Revolutionary Move
ment.

The Radical leaders now here are boastug
coufdeutialy among their friends Of the COM
pleteuess oft their plans for the future. They say
General Butler has already prepared Joint
resolution declaring that any officer against
whom articles If impeachment shall be prefer
red shall he suspended from office during trial
upon the charges preferred Immediately fol-
lowing the passing Of this resolution articles Of
Impeachment viii bc rushed through the House
under a call for the previous question, and Mr..
Wade will be sworn into office rs Acting Pres
jdeut If the United States. Your corrtspou-
dent inquired of one these gentlemen how they
proposed securing To Mr.. Wade the Presiden-
tal clair after he had been sworn in Of the
Capitol. On that point he SAID there was some
doubt. as General Grant had given them no
assurances AS 70 which 81 the two Presidents he
would recognize; but in the event Of a refusal
on his part to espouse their cause, they had the
militia Of the Northern States 70 fall back upon,
as we.las their own powerful organization, the
Grand Army Of the Republic a large portion
Of which will be found in Washington. ISug-
cested that the success of the Conservatives in
the fall elections would probably cause a
change N their programme He repl ed, NO
Il Will only uccaSSitate the greater 6rmneSs and
quicker action tie a.soremsrked that it was
believed Mr. johnson would resist. but that
the little power Of resistance which had been
left him by Congress would not he difficult To
overcome. Such is the desperate programme
Of the revolutiouists, and have positive as
surauce from those who know that it viii be
strictly carried cut Hash Cor Boston Post.
october 2
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
ALUABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY At
Public Sale.

I WILL SELL on HONDA Y and TUESDAY.
| OCTOBER 2lsf and 22sd instant, al Jordan's
White Sulphur Springs, five miles northeast Il
Winchester, the following named
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
One fine Sewing Machine nearly new; largo
number Of new Beds, Mattresses. Bedsteads Bed
clothing Of all kind. Towels, Tables, Washsiand',
Lounges. Settles, Chairs, Looking Glasses, Wash
Bowls Pitchers, Glasses, Goblet,
STOVES, COOKING UTENSILS,
and other articles Of Furniture. Tableware Of all
kinds, nearly all Of which is new. large lot Of
Leather. and also. a lot Of GOOD Bacon and Lard.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums Of so and under
Cash; over $40, credit Of six months, with in
tercst from the date, the purchaser 70 give notes
with good security. The purchasers may pay az
the money down If they choose n do 60. .,
Sale n commence At 10 O'Clock. q. M u AR;
not nert fair dav and 10 continue until all shall DO
cold. Z q; JOhDAHi
October 10, 1867. Jordans oPfhgs'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10

in the twelfth, had started for that bourne
from whence no traveller returns
Individually, we are obliged to Mrs. Lincoln
for an expression Of her ill-wili. 1t is pleasant
TO remember that we are always out of favor in
that quarter. And it is equally pleasant to re-
member that we possessed the friendship and
confidence Of Nr Lincoln to the last hour of
his life, without paying court, as others did to
Mrs Lincoln, and in spite Of her constant efforts
to disturb our relations.
This notifying revelation will 90 abroad,
and as is natural, the press Of Europe will make
the most Of it, in deprecating the ingratitude
Of our Government, and the want Of liberality
IN the American people. This consideration
alone conStrains us to discharge the unpleas-
ant duty of showing that neither the Govern
meut nor the people are justly obnoxious TO
these accusations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
Uarpers-Ferry, Aug. 81, 1867.

The Washington correspondent Of the Bos-
ton Post processes TO have learned says the
Baltimore Gzaettc) that the Radicals intend to
impeach, and summarly depose, President
johnson at the next session Of Congress and
proclaim Senator Wade acting President of the
United States General Butler we are told,
has already prepared a joint resolution declar-
Ing that any officer, against whom articles Of
impeachment shall he preferred shall be sus-
pended from once during trial upon the char
gcs preferred. These rcsolu'i ms are to berush-
cd through Congress and Mr. johnson will at
once be oustei. The Grand army Of the Re-
public is to be present in considerable force il
Washington h. sustain the movement, and isto
be supported by the militia Of the Northern
States il General Grant refuses to recoguize the
revolutionary measures If the Radicals. Our
own special correspondent at Washington, and
the correspondent of the New York Times both
allude, though less explicitly, to the same sub
iect
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
Fruits of Negro Equality.

An inceudiary negro lawyer, named Bradley,
whom Chief Justice Chase introduced as prac-
,i;iouor 10 the Supreme Court, has been stirring
mp strife at Savannah He harangued a gath
criug Of negroes from the country, nddeclared
himself in favor of pure black ticket A
bloody riot was only prevented by the timely
arrival of battalion Of troops and the activity
Of the police.
The Savannah Republican, edited by Rad
ical Of the strictcst school, named Hays, finding
that nothing but evil is to result from the toll
GRAFTON of such villanous agitators as Bradley,
is out in a strong condemnation Of the excesses
Of the agrarians. lie says Reconstruction can
never be accomplished by any such process; =
and that We can hope for no cure save blythe
united opposition Of all true men to these he'll
lsh doctrines Of agrarianism, and the subjuga-
ton Of the white race to advance the black for
partisan purposes"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
Great AttTa ction!
New Dry Goods Emporium
81 myersiown.

THE undersigned takes pleasure In calling the
attention OF the public 70 the large stock Of
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.
Just opened at Myerstown, Jefferson County, West
Virginia consisting of everything usually found
in a Retail Store. The stock Is complete. Season
able FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
every article necessary for a ladys toilette latest
STYLES and Of excellent quality. GROCERIES,
Hardware, Queeuswsre, &C., &c. at reduced pri-
cls The whole stock Is new and attractive, and
| invite an examination. Purchasers cannot do
better by going elsewhere.
October 10, 81 A K. B0TELER, Jr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10

Chief Justice Chase had welcome at Column
bus, Ohio on the 9Th. His speech was modest,
and he was somewhat shy in his avewals. He
would vote for the "great party" who had 50
long honored him, but he touched the negro
suffrage question quite gingerly, contenting
himself with tho vague declaration that he
would " generously extend the right Of suffrage
to all men TO whom it is at present unjustly
denied" Unjustly denied Who but the
great radical party of Ohio, five years in pow
er, has unjustly denied this boon an intel
ligeut darkie will naturally ask
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-10-10
The Trained Bands.

In addition to the ordinary forces to be met
in the elections Just terminated in some Of the
States, the Conservatives have to overcome
trained bands Of oilice-holders in all The States,
who, with their bread and butter at stake, viii
use all sorts of devices foul or fair, to perpctu-
ate their power. In Pennsylvania alone there
are over five thousand placemen, most ofwhom
are Radicals President johnson was too tol-
Grant whilst he had the power, and now he is
helpless
Ifothcr matters were equal, it wouldreQuire
extraordinary efforts 10 overcome q force Of
5000 in q State ike Pennsylvania.