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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22
ANOTHER IMPORTANT DECISION =

ANOTHER IMPORTANT DEc1s1oN.
The Montgomery AIrertiser. says of
II recent decision of the Supreme
Court Of Alabama: The case of Haw-
kins VS.. Nelson was an action of deti-
nue. for Il horse in Walker Circuit
Court, and the Supreme Court de-
cides that where a horse, the property
of 4 non-combatant, was taken by the
army Of the United States; was aban
doned by them and left on the plain
tiifs premises, and was afterwards
regained by the owner, the plaintiff
cannot recover him from the owner,
BY action at law, without showing
that the seizure by the army was
authorized by the law of nations, as
recognized by the published general
orders for the regulation of the
United States army.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22

The Baltimore Gazette thinks it is
hard to tell whether the country has
not as much to dread, at this mo-
ment, from the timid subserviency of
what IS called conservatism, as
from the downright desperate wicked
ness Of those who confess themselves
radicals. In itself, perhaps, one may
be worse than the other, but the
cowardice Of the conservatives
strikes us at all events as by far the
more contemplate of the two.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22

ISSUE OF RAT1oNs TO THE DEsr1-
TUTE. Capt. Samuel Place, I. S. A.,
began the issue of rations to the des-
titute of this District, on Monday,
11th inst. During the six days sue
ceeding that date, and ending Satur-
day last, he rationed fourteen white
males, 10G white females and chill
dren, twenty-siN colored males and
155 colored females and children,
making 3O1 persons issued to. To
these, in the aggregate, (the rations
being for ten days. 1875 pounds of
pork, 1,200 pounds of corn mea! and
twenty bushels Of corn were issued.
Capt. Place has now made requisi-
ton for jackets, pants, frock and
ovcrcoats, brogans, blankets and
dress and underskirts, for issue, spar
inglv, to the destitute.
S,o,fo,- II-,{cL,o<,,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22

Irish criminal statistics indicate
better moral condition. The year
1868 presented u smaller number of
persons for trial than any year dur
ing the last ten, being a reduction of
"a per cent. on those of 1856, or %
per cent, allowing 12 per cent. for
the reduction of the population.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22
S'xnater WMchmm.

MONEY OEDERs.-The postal money
order system is proving great con
venience, and is increasing in all our
cities where such Offices exist. In
Savannah the Postmaster averages
twenty orders a day. Orders are is
sued in any amount not exceeding
$50; and not exceeding $3.50 can be
issued to the same person on one post
Office in one day. The fees of money
orders are 10 cents for an order not
exceeding 500, and 25 cents for over
$50 and not exceeding $50. This
system of transmitting small sums of
money is rapidly increasing in public
favor, and Postmaster Harris now
sells some twenty orders per day.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22

The New IIosE CARRIAGE. We
stated in the PA.slic several DAYS
ago, and published description of
the apparatus at thc time, that the
New York Fircmo2's Association in
tended presenting the .:Indepen-
dent's," " Of this city, with a new and
handsome hose reel. Since then. we
have learned some further particulars
relative to the matter, and the pre-
parations which are being made ov
our Columbia firemen to receive it.
The reel, with full complement of
hose, is to be shipped from New York
for Charleston, on Saturday, the %
of March. y committee of ten will
leave (by land) for Charleston, on the
same day, arriving in the Queen City
the Tuesday following, where they
will take charge of the reel and put it
in thorough order. Preparations
have been made by the firemen and
City Council OF Charleston to enter
tain them, and they will likely re-
main there until Thursday morning,
the 7th, when they will leave for Co
lumbia. The following gentlemen
compose the Committee: Henry Will
son, President; William Lamb and
Louis j. Parker, Vice Presidents; Ro-
bert Wright, Secretary; Capt. J. W.
Downing, j. Frank Burns, Abraham
Cleaman, Tobias Laurence, John II.
Froeligh and Orlando Rockfelloe.
Arrangements are making in this city
to give the committees proper reccp-
ton, and make their stay as pleasant
as possible. A ball is to be given in
Janney's Hall, on or about the 7th of
March, and from the favorable OPT
Mons which have been expressed
with reference to the matter by all
parties, there Will doubtless b. q
large gathering of the fair sex, and as
consequence, it will prove de-
lightful entertainment, as where |. e
ladies lead, the gentlemen are sure to
follow. We shall publish the full
programme of the reception in % few
days.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Attention is call
cd TO the following advertisements, which
are published this morning for the first
time:
Z. & G. d. Hope Flour, Bacon, &c
Fisher Il Lowrance Butter.
Meeting Trustees Female College
ColGate's Aromatic Vegetable Soap
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22

The Nashville Union and DiSpmch
says: We are informed that the rad
lcals are very busy in the work Of
initiating our colored fellow citizens
into the leagues. They are, we learn,
required to take an oath upon admis
sion, the exact purport of which has
not yet been discovered; but the OBJ
Ject Of it is understood to be the sup
port of the radical ticket at the ballot
box.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22
GsooaI ETem 81.

L. ~ d ~ 81
Don't forget the Varieties tonight!
Pays two for one-ffty cents admis-
sion and dollars worth of fun.
The President of the Columbia
Memorial Association requests that
persons III Columbia and vicinity will
sent roofs cuttings, shrubs, ever
greens, Nc, to the Cemetery, to the
care of Mr. Williams, at the Porter's
Lodge, for the purpose of decorating
the soldiers enclosure.
AGENT GEEENy1LLE AND COLUMBIA
RAILROAD. We are pleased to learn
that Maj. r. H. Walton, formerly
agent of the National Express Com
pany, has been appointed to fill the
above Office. From past experience.
we think we can safely commend
HIM as q competent officer
We are indebted to the Rev. VIM.
Martin for Il copy Of the Minutes OF
the South Carolina Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. for
1854, 1865 and 1866. An almanac for
1867 IS under the same cover, and the
pamphlet is offered at twenty-five
cents. 1t is from the Charleston
Weekly Reco.d Printing House.
y MONSTER Mr. Conductor Med
lock placed on our table, yesterday. !;
vegetable monstcr-a turnip weigh
ing nine pounds three ounces, and
measuring two feet three inches
grown by L. Ii. Griffin, Esq, OF DC.
This is but Il sample of Il field Of
these escnleuts. which the Colonel
uses principally for feeding stock.
although human beings iind them
far from ulpaat&ble. Wonder If
THIS was got the ''ti.rn-up" that Mi
cawbcr was waiting for? There is no
necessity to soto Florida rtle West.
when We have lands in this part Of
ihe world with such producing Gua!i-
ties
THE iSoErENpINr ExGISE. 1t ap-
pears that we were somewhat in
crror with regard to the rciuvenation
Of the 'Independcnt's" S" enginc-so
we have been informed by the ''old
gentleman. : The credit OF titting up
the machine is due to George Shields,
Lsti-, President, and those connected
with the City Fire Department, com
posed Of members Of the Indepcn
dent, Palmetto and Phoenix fire com
panies-a portion OF the depart
ment,s" funds having been set apart
Tor the purpose, ana each member
being assessed to make up the def
cheney, as all were voluntarily en-
gagged IN common cause We have
made this statement only with the
earnest desire OF e'rcndering unto
C;esar,' etc
The New HosE CARRIAGE. We
stated in the PA.snic several days
ago, and published 4 description of
the apparatus at thc time, that the
New York Fircmoa's Association in
tended presenting the ''Indepen-
dents" Of this city, with new and
handsome hose reel. Since then. we
have learned sorae further particulars
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-02-22

Don't forget the Varieties tonight!
Pays two for one-fifty cents admis-
sion and dollars worth of fun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Mecklenburg Female College.
,a.# CHARLOTTE, n. G..


The Fall session has opened with large number
of pupils, and highly encouraging prospects. a;
Board and Tuition per session, including fuel lights
and contingent fee, S103-half in advance. Incud-
ing Music and use of Piano, $133. ..slt ,-....a.l
The Faculty is thought to be equal to any in the
South. 1t is fol lows: .. s.-. ~
REV. A. G. STACY, A. NJ President and Professor of
Mental and Moral Science, and Bellies Lettres.
JAMES l.. JONES, A. NJ, (late President of the
Southern Masonic Female College) Professor
of Mathematics, Natural Science and Ancient
Languages (. = E TCsE14 ~ e :
j. FREDERICK RUEcKERr, Professor of Music, Vocal
and Instrumental. e#se4fsz -ssst $50 !
MONSIEUR A. GAGSIER. (late of the College deRouen,
France) Professor of French 5r $3.50
JOHNSON b. JONES, NJ D., Lecturer on Anantomy
Physiology and Hygiene. - see 80
Mrs ANNA WARREN, fof Georgia. Assistant in Music.
Mrs EMILY r. Moore, (of South Carolina, Instruc-
tress in Drawing, Painting, etc.
MISS MARY T. LEE, Instructress in Literary Depart
ment - s- p -
Miss MAGGIE B. Burt, Instructress in Literary De-
partment. E@ 70
Miss EMMA L. BERsHEIA, Principal of the Primary
Department
Mas c. F. STACY, Superintendent of Social and Do
nestle Duties. .tz-. ss ( s,->sef
: Prof. Rpeckert is able and accomplished In
structor in Music late of Baltimore formerly Of Vir
ginia. ~ = III .,z.sF 49,. =. n s<..
For further infor1aation address the PRESIDENT
October 81, 1867,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
she 29estern Democrat Charlotte, 9l&.

dolph, Rockingham, Cas~ell, OraDge, Chatham,
Warren, Franklin, CEmbelhnd, Wayne. John
ston, Northampton, Robson, Baden, Duplin
Sampson, Berthe, Beaufort, Pitt, Guilford and
Arson, each, two delegates = 81 \
Counties of Burke and Mcdowell together 2
delegates.
Counties of Rutherford and Polk together 2
delegates.
Counties of Yancy and Mitchell, together, /
delegate, 3. =
Counties of Madison, Bnncombe Henderson,
and Trannsylvania together, 3 delegates
Counties of Haywood and jackson, together, l
delegate.
Counties of Macon, Clay and Cherokee, to-
gether, 2 delegates. r-saF
Counties of Allegheny, Ashe, Surry, Watauga
and Yadkin, together, 4 delegates. .4a..-.
Counties of Caldwell, Wilkes, Iredell, and
Alexander together 5 delegates. . ,r...
Counties of Davie and Rowan, together,
delegates. .a .L..s r.sa : .a.s.s.
Counties of Tyrrell and Washington, together,
1 delegate. .....s ....,8 g. ..s.-.. s..ss ss....-
Counties of Pasquotank and Camden, together,
2 delegates. .g .-.a. -f..s.., s-szzas 4e
By command of Bvt. Maj. Gen CANBY.
LOUIS V. CAZIARc, Aide-de- Camp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Foreign News

The Emperor Napoleon has officially annouu.
ced his intention to intervene in the affairs of
Italy with view to uphold the temporal power
of the Pope The Moniteur accuses Itaiy Of
violation of the law of nations and declares that
its government is stimulating and aiding the
republican revolutions. This means war-im.
mediate war between Italy and France, and as "a
consequence, there is panic on the Bourse
and, indeed, all the money markets of Europe
Even consols are seriously depressed, and there
has been an alarming drain of gold from the Bank
of England.
| IF bsyonets are crossed between French and
Italian troops on the Tiber, what will re.
suit Will Prussia stand by and see her late
ally struck down, without protest? 1t does not
seem possible. The senstiveness of all the
money markets shows that every one expects this
action of France to result in continental war
As between France and Italy alone, the war
would be 'short, sharp, al decisive" The
latter country is no match for the former with
out extraneous help. If the temporal power of
the Papacy is to go down, it is in the eternal fit
ness of things that it should be marked by such
CONFUSION as continental var would now be
in Europe.
ROME, Oct. 19.-The French Minister at
Rome has informed the Pope, in the name of
Napoleon, that whatever might happen, aid from
France to maintain the Pope's temporal power
would not fail. The garrison of Rome has been
reinforced. The town of Orto has been recap
tured from the Garibaldians.
PARIS, Oct. 23.-The Moniteur, this morn
ing, in its official article announcing the
cessation of warlike preparations against Italy,
says: .s -.-.s F.. r-gH #..." ii .reH .
France beheld the spectacle of an invasion of
the Papal States by armed bandits from the
neighboring Provinces of Italy. She could not
consistently with her duty, dignity and national
honor, suffer the September Convention to be
thus violated; so she prepared to send an army
across the Alps, and'a feet to Rome. Italy has
since given ample pledges to fulfill, on her part,
the obligations of the treaty in the largest sense.
Consequently, all hostile preparations have been
suspended by France" ,. .... a.a.H
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Another Jury Order.
HEADQUARTERS I'd MILITARY DIsTRIe
Charleston, s. c., Oct. II. 1867.

HEADQUARTERS I'd MILITARY DISTRICT
Charleston, s. c., Oct. II, 1867
Upon the representation of the Governor of
South Carolina that for want of sufficient time it
will be impracticable to empanel juries in some
of the district and circuit courts of this State, in
accordance with the provisions of General Orders
No. 80, current SERIES from these headquarters
in season for the fall terms of the said courts
and that delay in the administration of justice
may result thercfrom it is ordered:
F'rst-That in all district and circuit courts
the jurors already drawn and summoned under
the provisions of General Orders No. 80, be EN-
panelled for the trial of all jury causes that may
be set for trial at the next ensuing term of the
said courts, The right of challenge by reason of
non-registration to be allowed and exercised as
prescribed by General Orders No. 80. o,r,
,Second-In drawing juries at the fall terms of
the district and circuit courts, for the next term
of the said courts, the juries shall be drawn from
the lists of all citizens who have paid taxes for
the current year, and in the manner prescribed
by the laws of the State; and, to the end that
the right of challenge shall be effective, the
Sheriff of each district will be furnished with the
list of registered voters in his district after the
same shall have been revised in conformity with
the act of Congress of July 49, 1867, The exc
| cution of Special Orders No 176, paragraph 6,
| current series, from these headquarters is sus-
pended until the revision of the registration as
aforesaid has been completed.
W'rd-W herever juries have been empan-
eled for any district or circuit of this State, in
conformity with the provisions Of General Order
No &c. such panels shall be deemed and held to
be valid and effective panels. ~
By command of Bvt. Mai Gen Candy
LOUIS V. CAZIARc, a. A. A. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Gen. Canbys Late Order in Regard to Taxes

The following explanation of the late order Of
General Candy, as understood by the Public
Treasurer, has been issued by Mr. Battle to the
collecting officers of this State: A~.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, N. c., Oct II, 1867.
To the Sheriff Of - county:
DEAR SIR:-Gen. Candy has issued an order
explaining his former order on the subject OF
taxes. You will notice,
LIST. That the order only applies to Commercial
Transactions ....-.... : ..... ....... ..
I'd. Transactions since February Goth, 1867
the date of ratification of the present Revenue
law, are not affected at ALL ..
Sd. Transactions before February Goth, 1867
are only affected when the rates, by the present
Revenue Law are higher than under the law OF
1866 You must collect, under all circumstances
at as hig rates as existed under the law of 1866
unless the State and County levies added are less
than those Of last year.
In other words, no man can complain whose
taxes Estate and County, are not at higher rates
now than they were last year -.
4th. Where parties claim and obtain the ben
eft of Gen. Canby's order, the State must have
all her dues-the loss, if any, must fall on the
County Revenue -.
The above is my understanding of the order
of Gen. Candy 1t will be best for you to show
this to the Post Commander of your District and
have an understanding with him.
feel sure that no taxes collectable by you
are prohibited because higher on non-residents
than residents
You are not authorized to refund taxes in any
case. General Canby's order being only pro
spective. Very respectfully,
KEMP p. BATTLE, Public Treas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Washington Items.

From official sources it is learned that the case
OF Jefferson Davis will undoubtedly be tried next
month, whether Chief Justice Chase shall preside
or not. Each party desires and expects Judge
Chase to hear the case, and there is at this time
no good reason known that would prevent his
presence, should there be no extraordinary de-
lay in bringing the case before the Court But
it is expected that the trial will last for four
five weeks, thus running over a part of the term
of the Supreme Court which meets on the first
Monday, of December, it is barely possible that
Judge Chase may not feel warranted in entering
upon hearing, lest he shall be prevented in the
meantime from attending to his imperative duties
in the Supreme Court. Legal questions of vast
importance are prepared for argument before the
Circuit Court, which it is desired shall be de-
cided by the Chief Justice But rather than
this case shall again be continued both parties
are represented as willing to submit their points
to Judge Underwood, trusting to getting them
before the Supreme Court finally by writ of error
The restoration of the picture, mentioned
few days ago by the Post Office Department,
has led to ventilation of facts, regarding the
disposition of booty from the Federal army during
the march to the sea. The military orders pre-
venting its transmission by express it was placed
in the mail, which, being overburdened, dropped
it in the Dead Letter office Since it was trans
ferred to the Freedman's Bureau and sold at
auction Only one picture, on account of its
rare beauty, was returned. The articles filed.
over dozen large boxes and the inventory Gov
cred over 100 pages of foolscap This inventory
embraces the description of articles, whence they
were sent, the name of the sender and person to
whom it was addressed. The articles themselves
were disposed of nearly three years ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
LAND SALE POSTPONED.

Owing to delay in making surveys, the sale of the
Wallace Land and the Morrow Land, near Charlotte,
which advertised to take place the 18th inst,
has been postponed till MONDAY OF SUPERIOR
COURT, the 28th inst. Both Tracts will be sold at
IL o'clock that day, at the Court House door,
the following terms viz: .....-..a
The Wallace Land, Fifty Dollars cash, Five Hum
dred Dollars list January, 1868, balance one and
two years time, purchaser giving notes with approved
security. .n..... .... .... ....- .F..E
The Morrow Land, Fifty Dollars cash, Five Hun
dred Dollars 1st January, 1868, balance on twelve
and eighteen months time, notes and security above.
Plats and surveys can be seen at the Equity Office.
Oct. 81, 1867. c. DOWD, c. NJ. +.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
North Carpliua News.

p9-The case of Thomas Dula, charged with
the murder of Laura Foster, from Wilkes, was
continued on account of the absence of impors
tant witnesses for the State Both Dula and
Ann Melton a supposed accomplice to the muir
der, We are informed, appear anxious for their
trial to take place.-.Statesuiue american.
H@ The Order of Gen. Candy is published,
removing the Sheriff and Magistrates of Jones
county. What for? 1t is not stated
p~ We are glad to learn that the negro man
who murdered his wife and then endeavored to
burn the body, in Wayne county, some weeks
since, was arrested in Edenton, on Saturday last,
by Sheriff Brinkley of Chowan and delivered to
the Sheriff of Wayne, on Tuesday last h|a
SUDDEN DEArH.-A man by the name of
Samuel Wallace, from Yadkin county who was
attending on Court at this place, died suddenly,
Tuesday of last week. His death is supposed to
have resulted from blows upon the head, received
in fight some length of time since atesvize
american. zs' AZ '7'..5' D" 80. = -
THE WILMINGTON AND MANCHESTER
RA1LRoAD.-The Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad Company have put a loan up on the
London market of 100000 sterling. Security
100 900 of their first and 100 900 of their second
mortgage bonds They offer to sell them at
seventy-hve cents, and will accept payment eth
er in all cash Or fifty cents in cash and twenty
five cents in Confederate States cotton bonds,
ex:-oyerdue coupons, at twenty-five cents on the
dollar The second mortgage bonds are offered
at seyenty-cents- forty-fve in cash, twenty-five
in Confederate bonds, as above. The President
of the Company, however, in his circular an
noqnncing the loan, makes the following state
ment The undersigned in offering the ster-
ling bonds of the Wilmington and Manchester
Railway at price which will pay investors over
eight per cent on frst-rate security, and in fix
ing twenty-five per cent for the cotton loan bonds
does not do so without reasons in respect to them
which, while beneficial to the Wilmington and
Manchester Railway, will be equally SO to the
cotton loan bondholders.' - 5....s -. --z
SCHEDULE ON ~ c. RA1LRoAD-The fol
lowing schedule went into operation on this Road
on the 18th inst