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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-19

a GEORGIA LOCOMOTIVE We learn
from the Macon JommM and Hessen-
ger that the Macon and Western Rail
way Machine Shops have recently
turned out new and beautiful loco
motive, which has been named "As-
bury Hull" The Journal says it will
compare favorably with any locomo-
tive made in Northern ork-shops,
and reflects great credit on the skill
full machinists engaged in its con-
struction.
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ENDURANCE. 1t is astonishing what
the human frame can endure. The
numerous assistants that @. =. Jack
son has in his complete establishment
are as fresh for to-morrow's work as
they would be after long rest. Try
them.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-19

An invalid disturbed all the in.
mates Of his boarding house up town
recently, by initiating dog. When
asked why ne did so, he said he had
been ordered by his physician to take
port wine and bark.
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A poor friendless negro named
John McCaul, has been convicted of
horse stealing in Virginia, and SEN
fenced to be hung on Friday, the
18TH OF December next. The con-
demned man claims to be native of
South Carolina, but was more recent
ly resident of Maryland
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Thpssday MoEniag, NOV. g, 1899.
Ti.g Temper OK lno sonth.


The admirable manner in which
che people of the South have received
che result OF the late election, 80 diff
ferent from what was anticipated if
not desired by the radicals, must eli
cit the congratulations and approval
Of every thoughtful and fair-minded
man. It was expected that the South
ern people, believing that their future
salvation depended npon the success
Of the candidates OF the Democratic
party, wonld, in the event of their
defeat, recklessly rush into another
bellionAmurder the negroes-drive
ffEzPgin fEPin among them the "carpet-bag-
earss'-nnset end aeests:ooJJ oJ their State
Governments massacre the Federal
soldiers stationed among them, and
";hreak things generally" It is not,
perhaps, ungenerous to say that this
condition of things was wished for
by many of the tred-hot" radicals,
who would like, even now, to carry
into execution their threats of exter-
mination of the rebels, of confisca-
sion of their property, and giving it
'eorthe negro, first using the army to
kill and destroy with fire and sword.
Nothing, perhaps. would have de-
Lighted some of these people more
Than for the people of the South to
hare perpetrated outrages so that
they could have again .fred the
Northern heart" to such point as to
make it willing to have their diaboli-
cal schemes realized. But they are
doomed to disappointment. The
Southern people appreciate their stu
alton too well. They have received
&he result with that GOODNESS which
ever attends true manhood. They
yield e quiet and perfect obedience
so the popular will, and they even
say that they repose confidence in
the great General who is to WELD the
Executive power of the General Go
vernment the next four years. In this
excellent temper. says the Washing
ton Eveniay Star, the whole South
acquiesced in the result, as we might
show by giving quotations from the
whole press of that section, with per-
zapsone or two exceptions. Such
people must ultimately extort from
even their worst enemies justice, and
shailenge their magnanimity, just as
their chivalry and courage on the
battlefield challenged the eulogies
aaf those who opposed them.
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A sad accident. resulting in the
death of son of Mr. Robert Bell, of
the upper portion of Abbeville Dis
trict, occurred on Monday of last
week. He was lad of about six
teen years, and was experimenting
his fathers gin, and whilst attempt
ing to fix some part of the running
gear, was drawn in and crushed by
the machinery before assistance
could be rendered He survived un-
til the next day.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-19

The aggregate vote. of this State
ffor fresidentisl Electors, by the
official return, is 1OS, AGen.
Grants majority, 1859. re
MECHANICS ASSOCIATION. -Aineet.
ing of q number of energetic me-
chanics was held last night, in the
Independent Fire Hall, for, the pur-
pose of forming an association. Mr..
w. H. Monckton was called to the
Chair, and Mr.. Thomas 2, Purse
acted as Secretary. Several Commit
tees looking to a full organization
were appointed, when the meeting
adjourned, subject to the call Of the
Chairman. r51is'
REAL ESTATE AaENcx-We invite
attention to the notice of ATessrs.
Gibbes & Thomas, who propose to
inaugurate n much-needed enterprise.
To bring the capitalist of the North
and the Southern proprietor toge-
ther at this time, when capital is so
much needed here, is a public bene-
fit. Aud this is proposed in the card
of Messrs. Gibbes & Thomas We
wish the enterprise success.
Messrs. Wearn and Harrison have,
so far, succeeded admirably in their
collections to purchase Instruments
for the band. There is still def
cheney, and any one who may be
disposed to assist in the matter, can
band the amount to either Messrs.
Wearn, Harrison or Peck. Let it be
distinctly remembered that the in
struments purchased with these col
lections are to remain public proper
ty, and further, that the band will
not expect compensation for music
on public occasions.
LITERARY TREAT. P. Co
wnrdin, Esq, formerly local editor
of the Richmond Despatch, who has
just returned from iecturing tour
Northward, and through Virginia, at
the request Of many friends in the
South, proposes soon to, start on
tour through the South and South
west to deliver his pleasing repreaeu-
tations styled the ''Humors of Recon
struction." They comprise represen-
tations of the amusing scenes
occurring so often in the Virginia
Reconstruction Convention, together
with limitations of the ridiculous
speeches delivered by the colored
orators there. They have been re-
commended everywhere as highly
entertaining, and we'll worthy of
public patronage.
FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING. We
have just added a fast card press--of
the Degener & Weller patent-to the
machinery of the Phenim office; and
have also made additions to our stock
of fancy type, cards, paper, etc.
Persons in want Of any styles of
book and job printing, are invited to
call and examine samples and prices.
Cards printed at shortest notice, and
at prices varying from SIS 70 $40 per
thousand.
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post
office open during the week from 91b
a. M. to p. m. On Sundays, from
4 to 5 L. nj.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at 5 p. m. and
close at S1ls p. M. Charleston night
mail open So a. m., close 411a p. u.
Northcrn-Open for delivery at
81, n. M, closes at 2. 45 p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery
2. M. closes at 81, p. IN.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Special at
tention is called to the following ad-
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning:
Gibbes & Thomas Estate Agents
Il. c. Shiver-Administ'tor's Sale.
q Nj
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Chickens and EGGS.

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Nov 1S II
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On recent trip of one of the Illi-
nois river packets-a light draught
one, as there was only two feet of
water i'll the channol-the passengers
were startled by the cry of: "Man
overboard"
The steamer was stopped and pre-
partitions made to save him, when he
was heard exclaiming:
$50 ahead with your darned old
steamboat, I'll walk behind youp'
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.aeaOa1a. Etepoa.

The aggregate vote. of this State
for fresidentisl Electors. by the
official return, is 1Os, AGen.
Grants majority, 1859. .fae
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New ADVERTISEMENTS Special at
tention is called to the following ad-
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning:
Gibbes & Thomas-Estate Agents
Il. c. Shiver-Administ'tor's Sale.
Swygert & Senn-Chickens.
Masonic Trinket Lost.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
schu \ Iar Colfax

The following letter written by the Rev.
George II. Pecke Of Jersey City illustrates the
personal character Of the Hon. Shuyler Colfax
better than anything we have recently seen.
After speaking Of his public life and services
he says
But the most vital point TO honest men is the
integrity of Schuyler Colfax. When appointed
to the charge of the mission Church of South
Bend found NJ. Co1fax its faithful Deacon
He not only gave largely in charity to the poor,
but wisely ministered that charity under his
own observations On one occasion, one of his
last acts before leaving South Bend ior Wash
ington was to have cooking-stove taken upon
a wheebarrow and given to a poor widow.
During the two years Of my mission labor he
was my faithful friend, very yliberalsupporter Of
the Gospel, regular communicant, consistent
Christian, and when in. town always strict in
his attendance upon all the worship and ordi-
panionshp as God gave him in the person OF
the late Mrs. Colfax, saint who breathed the
very atmosphere of the Celestial city" he could
not y ell resist the attraction heayenward, and
if ever a soul can be kept by the hallowed mem
ories Of loved ones departed, Speaker Colfax
must continue to be what believe he IS, an hon
1T man, a pure patrint, a sincere Christian.
The Lii CHEST testimony Of our own regard for
him and his is, that my two children whom it
pleased God to bereave of bear the names re-
speotlvely of Mr.. and Mrs. Colfax-their mem
orv the dearer associated with the friends we
love.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

We will have supply Of fine portraits OF the
great nberatol Abraham Lincoln in the course
of a week or two, and we propose to send one tc
every one who will procure us twenty subscribers.
So hurry up, and you shall have picture OF
the man to whom is due the credit of emancipa-
ting the slaves Of the Soutf. We know that yon
all love the memory of Abraham Lincoln and
ought to have picture to teach your children
to love him too.
Don't neglect to have copy ofthis paper to
take home with you. Let some one read it toyou;
and let every colored man learn to read; so that
ne can read the Bible aud the newspaper, the
two great educators which, God has appointed
to enlighten the world.
Take the Free Mans Press.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
Death OF Thadsus Stevens.

On the 18th of this month, Thadeus Stevens
died in the city Of Washington. The death of
this great and good man has been long expected
as he has been in very feeble health for a long
time.
He was the leader of the Radical Republican
party in congress- and the incorporating frend
Of equal rights and to him more than 10 any one
man, since the death of Abraham Lincoln, are
the freed people, and Union men white and black
indebted for the support they have received
from the government, and for the reconstruction
laws, through which loyalty is to be restored in
the South.
We will give sketch Of this great man in our
next paper. His memory viii live in all history
to come as great statesman and q champion of
freedom.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
Governor Dunn On Equality.

A sensible negro is Lieutenant Governor Dunn,
Of Louisana, who was indicted into Office on the
10th. Senator Lynch the president pro tenn, in
troduced Mr.. DUNN to Senate as the first Lieute-
nant Governor of the State under the conetitu-
ton Of 1868, with a few complimentary remarks,
in which he alluded to the 1a,e to which Mr..
DUNN belongs. In his reply Mr.. UNN said:
"As to myself and my people, we are not seek
ing social equally, tat is thing no law can
govern. We all Aave ouc preferences; we all
wish to select associates; and no legislation
can select for rs. We ask na5hiag of the kind;
simply ask to he allowed equal chance in
the race Of life, and equal opportunities of sup
portiA our families, of educating 5ur children,
and becoming worthy citizens Of this govern
ment"
This equality which Mr., DUNN ASKS is all that
the negroes have demanded.
To give them less would be to reduce them to
condition not less degrading than from which
they escaped during the war AS the Democra-
cy make them delegates to their conventions, it
is probable that they will very soon get all that
they demand.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
OUR LETTERS.

StMprER, Trinity County, August l4th, 1865
Editor Free Mans Press; Dear Sir:
AS it is very seldom that any thing appears
in the newspapers regarding our county, pro
pose to say few words through your valuable
paper The weather has been intensely hot for
several days past, but with refreshing showers
for the last two days the atmosphere lsqute tenn
perate, corn crops are very good, ana cotton 40
ing we'll We get your paper very regularly and
it is really God-send, to have paper bold en-
ough to represent the true and loyal people OF
Texas, up here among the red hot blatant rebels;
who call themsa selves Democrats; but when you
scratch their skin little, the rebel appears
The Freedmen in this county are just beginning
to learn that we are freemen through your paper
We have Bureau agent named Charles
Schmidt, who was a corporal in the I. 5. army,
aftcrward Joined the Loyal League at Houston
and act ed there as q clerk in the Freedmens Blu
reau, and in May last was sent up here as S. A.
Com for this, and Polk Counties.
When he first arrived he claimed to be rad
cal was going to establish schools for freed chill
dren, give freedmen justice, etc. etc. But the
change has come! allhis blowing about schools,
Justice, etc. has been tested. | will give you
an instance, or two. In June last, an inotfensive
freedman was passing through our county, he
had on a " six-shooter, " when he assaulted
by two white men, who demanded his pistol,
which was given up to them, and then they beat
his head until it was in a stream OF blood.
This was done under the very nose OF this
agent, who did not interfere, but allowed the
thieves to retain the pistol unmole ested.
Again in July, freed boy was badly beaten
by a young map named John Hardin, in the
presence of the agent, and no notice taken OF it.
Again; three freedmen, Henry Wagner John
Sims and Jake, were compelled by this agent to
comply with a contract they never made; and
this agent takes it on himself to OVERSEE plant
ations, and a tighter 'overseer' we were never
| under during slavery.
He has completely sold out in the interest of
the rebels and we freedmen, together with
others of Polk county, desire to have him remov-
ed Would petition to General Reynolds do
any so ae If we oannot get radical agent, we
would rather have none.
| These are facts, and many others of like char
acter could be produced, if necessary
We admire the bold stand taken by you OH the
! alb iuitio question, and pledge you the colored
support ofTrinity, and Polk. We want a rad
cal out and out platform; want no milk and
water leaders for these unsafe, and perilous
times In few days will send a list of sub
scribers; more anon,
Yours in the good cause,
X. c. and Fl. l..
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
SKETCHES OF THE CoNvENTros
HON. II. G.. HINT

II. c. Hunt was born in the State Of New Ys,1
on the 10Th day of September, 1885
In early life he was engaged in the bus,...
if engineering on the Hudson yer, and also !,
the harbor OF Charleston S. c.
The West, being an attractive field for anti,
prise and energy, at the age of twenty, Mr.. HIM.
catching the spirit of the times, removed toth.
West, and engaged in the lumber business
In the Fall of 1860, having desire to rss;a,
in q warmer climate, Mr.. Hunt arranged h.
affairs, and came to Texas. 1t was tim.
Of great political excitement; Abraham Lincoln
having been elected to the Presidency Of tbs
United States, all strangers, especially men from
the North, We're regarded with suspicion and
socially ostracised; and subject to the contnmelv
and scorn of those who We're plotting 10 destroy
the Government.
The rebellion breaking out, every means was
used to induce Mr. Hunt to espouse the cause 81
treason, and engage in the diabolical work Of
destroying free institutions; but to no purpose.
Mr., Hunt withstood all the Influences OF fbos,
| at the work,-the sequel of which may be seen
in the misery now prevailing throughout the
| country; in the general disorganisatioa of So
ciety. After an ordeal of eighteen months. in
the so-called confederacy, Mr. Hunt left the
country, and went to Mexico, whore he found
many others of kindred political views, and sx-
periences, who We're also exiles from home and
friends.
Together with this band of Unionists, Mr. Hunt
embarked for New Orleans, at that time :poss.
| ession of Federal troops.
The First Texas Cavalry, L. S. Volunteers,
being in process of formation, Mr.. Hunt joined
the regiment as private, and was soon after pro-
NOTED to First Lieutenant, and served with this
Regiment during its whole term of three years;
| sharing with its fortunes, good and i'll, during
the eventful years ofits career.
| After being mustered out of the Army, Mr. H.
settled in Austin, and has been engaged to
limited extent, in assisting in the work Of recon;
| struction. He was President of the Board, dur
| ing the first period of Registration in Hays
county, and now represents the counties oihays,
Comal, and Blanco i'll the Convention
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

We are receiving letters from all parts Of the
State, all Of them containing premises. ard
many of them have long lists Of names
Many of these letters we shall publish from
time to time. Do not neglect to write to us, as
often as you have anything to write about. We
trust to your letters for the news, more than we
trust rebel newspapers. Write us often, and we
will answer all la.ters, and any questions which
you ask will be answered through the paper.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

August 4th says: " viii m.Lo
names for your good paper. + : 'ae Of
our people have long wanted. ''s' What
will write you again in a few days.
Brother $. II. Garfield writes from
as follows: i-a'aeS
Sir: have received two pacton
the Free Mans Press for which am q
thankful. There are a great many &c ~ man
who can read, and when Distributed = pe0ps
they were al very much pleased With i, ss ~,
said no other paper pleased them SO we'll , sad
Brother Garfield viii receive our th.n,..
the handsome list of subscribers, "r
We must leave the notice of other lett0,s 1
another time. Aeala
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
Notice.

Persons writing to the office on business,
win address, /" DR.. NJ. c. Keith Austin, Texas"
Hon. II. C. Hunt, of this city, is authorized to
transact any business for this paper in Austin
during my temporary absence
DR. NJ. C. KEITH Business Editor
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

The assignment by Con- Meade Of Cen. Q. L,
Shepherd ta the Department Of Texas is regard
ed in Washington as o wise stroke Of policy
Gen, Shepherd has proven himself to be pro-
tector of loyalty in Alabama, and be will pursue
the same policy in his new command.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
To our Agents.

Write your letter to Dr. NJ c. KEITH, Austin,
Texas. Send names Of subscribers as soon as
you get them, but keep money until we direct
YOU how to send it, Don't write Free Mans
Press on the outside Of your letter, as it might
he eontiscated ON the road.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

The Columbus journal says: "The last act of
cratic ticket. The first act of the rebels, after
the war, was to vote the Democratic ticket.
As there was but one step from Democracy
into rebellion, there was but step from rebel
lion back into Democracyu
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

Gen. Carl Schurz made speech in German in
Indianapolis, on the. 31st nlt. Democratic
journal says he argued strongly for negro suff-
rage everywhere; on the financial question. he
said that the bonds must not be taxed, and must
be paid in gold; if they taxed or paid in
greenbacks, the nation would become one grand
scoundrel
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

THE DEMOCRATIC PAPERS have been much
troubled about General Grants speeches. Ii we
remember right, Buckner at Fort Donelson, and
Pemberton at Vicksburg, and rebels generally
have been sorely troubled by them ever since he
began to make speeches.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

One significant fact in connection with the
recent Democratic National Convention has not
yet been mentioned in public, namely, that every
de e cate III that convention from the Southern
States was secessionist. Not one Of the entire
number had been loyal msa during the war
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

TO the Democratic bowling for " change"
sensible people reply, " Oh such change as you
would bring us, involving continued and un-
necessary political anarchy and tumult, with
probably another civil war
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

A TRADITION exists i'll a town in Italy, that any
storm can be driven away by ringing the church
bells; but the fallacy Of the same was recently
proved BY the lightning killing three Of the
bell-ringcrs.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

Heretofore the Democrats have objected to the
Republican party on the ground that it was sec
tional-that it had no members in the South
Now they complain that it has more members
III the South than it ought to have.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
HoUsToN, AUGUST, 14th, 1868.

Editor Free Mans Press: Dear Sir: I find
your paper a most interesting, manly, and
God-like paper; it meets the approval of all the
colored Republicans, nor do the whites scorn it
it il suitable to our condition. [ approve of it
for three reasons: is because it does not pitch
into parties; when | read it / feel that have
read the truth; it advocates the cause of the Re-
publican party, of justice of equalrights; think
there could be great many subscribers to the
Free Mans Press in Harris county. will try to
do what / can.
fr114
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
To Preachers and Teachers.

Tho Freemans Press will be sent free TO every
clergymen of the colored people in the State, and
to all teachers of colored schools. Send us your
names.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

An exchange says: "When Wade Hampton
left Columbia, at the approach Of Shelm ms
army, he announced that lie was bound to Texas
or hell He didn't go to Texas. but to the Dem
ocratic party. Hasn't he kept his words"
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

ARKANSAS HAS A NIILITIA.-The Little Rock
REPUBLICAN, announces that the First Compa-
ny Of The Militia Of Arkansas, has been organized
id that city.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22

Gen 6rant's great grandfa +her, Noah Grant,
commanded a company of white and black men
IN l776, and fell at the battle of White Plains, as
did his brother. Solomon Grant,
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
Executive Committee Of the Republican

Earty Of Texas:
MORGAN c. HAMILTON, Of Travis,
Il. DEGENER, of Bexar,
G. w. SMITH. Of Marian,
p. w. HALL of Robertson.
G. w. BRYANT, of Harris,
A. RLFDsOE Dallas,
G. W. WMTMO Re, Of Smith,
J. W. rALBOI,o of Williamson,
B. F. WILLIAMS, Of Colorado,
n. PATTEN, of McLennan,
G. Z. RUBY, Of Galveston.
The free man's press., 1868-08-22
HON. JAMES BUTLER.

Captain James Butler, delegate from Walker
County, is one of that honorable class known
as " Carpet Baggers,. and came to Texas win
a soldiers knap-sack as his s. carpet bag
Captain Butler was born in New York ota''
in the year 1874, aud is a farmer boy.
When the rebellion broke OUT ne Wasa'
school, but like true young American nc sa
school, and shouldered his musket in defense I"
the Union.
He came to Texas, July, 1865, as an olf1cef'
the 22nd Regiment of eolored troops, ana W.
mustere out of service the same year
He W as afterwards appointed an agent o. -
Bure eau, which place he filled until elected WV
out his solicitation, as delegate to inc ~
vention.
CAPTAIN Butler is q small, wiry man. alNa''
ready to do his duty, and in the Consentlon :
has identified himself with the radical pfos'''
siye wing of the Republican party. lie !. :
vounr man of fine abilities, and grea' !,
ness of character; in other words pioh' i.
" back bone F." Would that we kad 1nou'41
like the gallant little Captain, IN lexas'