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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

Too BIG A PRICE. "A correspond
ent sought to have the New York
Citizen come out for Grant and Col
fax, and received the following in
reply: oF5' '.l ~ y,'J''
5.Pay dor, q Ffeedman's, Bureau,
$40, ,00O, 900; for q great number of
unnecessary .bayonets. $50, 900, 900;
for nselessly large navy, $40, ,000,- :
O09: for b protective tariff. 5000, ,000,- :
900; for crazy, schemes of recon
atruction, $400, ,OOO.O 900; and for
inpumerRble corrupt office-holders,
81, 900, 100000 We love Grant. ad-
,nire his nobleness OF character, his
generosity. his fairness toward infe-
rior officers, shis-l -libarality to @ beaten
foe; we would walk o hundred miles
to do him honor, bat we cannot af-
ford him as President lat that price. 7
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

EMINENT NAMEs.-A writer says
that oil the men of eminence can be
found in Broadway, New York.
John @. Calhoun keeps dry goods
store; Daniel Webster, millinery
establishment; Henry Clay, barber
shop; George Washington, o boot
store; William G. Bryant, tailor's
establishment; John Bright, hosi-
cry; Thomas Carlyle, card printing
establishment; Robert Browning, a
faro bank; and so on, to the end.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

Our OF EMPLOYMENT Upward of
one million persons are reported as
out of employment, in Great Britain,
and the attention of all classes is
turning toward emigration to Ameri-
ca as means of relief. A plan of q
National Emigration Union has been
discussed, and it is also suggested
that part of the vast amount ex-
pended for the support of paupers
should be devoted to assist persons
to emigrate.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

t'CoUNrNa CHICKENS" We are
not disposed to be over-sanguine, as
to the election of Seymour. Gree
ley, however, seems to copcede it.
He apotes Mr.. MARS estimated vote
Sor Seymour, which is as follows:
"Connecticut, 6; New York, 33;
Pennsylvania, 26; New Jersey, 7;
Delaware, 8; Maryland, z; Kentucky,
IL; Missouri, IL; Arkansas, 5; Ala
bana, 8; Louisiana, z; Georgia, 8;
North Carolina, 8; Ohio, 81; Indi-
ana, l3; Wisconsin, 8; California, s.;
Oregon, 3; Nebraska, 3; Nevada, B.;
total, 1873; total vote, 317.. A major
ity is 159." ns
And then adds:
.sIf. pennsylvania, Ohio aud Indi-
ana vote as he estimates, Seymour
will certainly have chance. though
he cannot, even then, carry such
States as Missouri, Louisiana, Wis
consin, California and Nebraska. p
These five States cast thirty-four
votes. So that, if ali of them go for
Grant-the rest voting as Greeley
seems To- concsde they may ASey-
ntodr4@ill, nevertheless, be elected.
1t will be observed that, in this esti-
mate, Maine is not included, and
was, therefore, conceded to Grant.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18
Ths csassaasti sEaIIreaa via the
Trench Broad.


Th4 csassaasti SEnIIroaa via the
french Broad.
1--WE desire to- impress upon our
seaders the Importance Of this road
to Columbia and its great advantages
over the Blue Ridge Railroad; s.
81 The Trench Broad line was loc.&.sseed
by scientific and disinterested engt-
neers of the old United States army,
under the authority OF o patriotic
Legislature and the consent Of great
statesmen. Ha3ne was its President,
and was martyr in its cause; giving
up his noble and inappreciable spirit
at Ashville, where he had assembled
its stockholders in annual meeting;
no one could then sbes found worthy
to pntas on his mantle. The work
died with him, and by that tile com
pany has not been revived. The
Greenville Road, to Aston, and the
Spartanburg, to Spartanburg, are
nearly on its line of location, and the
link from Spartanburg to Ashyille is
all we have to now construct, to in
sure the early completion of the
noble undertaking of our great pre-
decessors.
It is central as man can make it.;
within our State limits; never can be
diverted from Columbia, and. its out
let to the ocean must be Charleston.
It is shorter to Cincinnati, even by
Knoxville, Tenn, by over twenty
miles, than the Blue Ridge; will cost
So, 100000 less to b;iilI it; there will
be no tunnel on it; its average inter-
montane grade is forty feet per mile,
and there is but single mile of
seventy feet grade, its highest, by
engileer's estimates; it was con-
tracted to be built before the war by
responsible gentlemen-the same
who built the link from Morristown
to Paint Rock, now operating. This
road wants 81, 100000 or 81, 200, 900,
or aid to raise it, and the work will
connect with others, West, continu-
ously to Cincinnati.
Look on the Blue Ridge picture
grant it fnished-it goes down the
Savannah Valley, leaving Columbia
far away from its trunk, killing of
the Greenville Railroad for want OF
business, and the Spartanburg with
it-giving you railroad connection
ola the Hamburg Road; transferring
large share of its business to Geor-
gia and to Port Royal, and taking
just that portion from Charleston and
the South Carolina Railroad. 1t will
cost, in addition to the sum already
expended. $4,000, 900, perhaps, with
its half-dozen tunnels and expensive
cuttings and killings across the
mountains and valleys. The line we
refer to follows the ridges and val
leys-does not cross them. The
Blue Ridge Company undertake to
overcome nature; the French Broad
makes nature its friend and ally.
We call public attention to this
subject, and hope that the friends OF
the measure will present its claims,
not to corrupt Legislature, but to
the people proper of South Carolina.
We feel satisfied that this road is of
immense advantage to Columbia and
the State generally. Let us hear
from its friends.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18
A. Repablieatl 1Ismber or shea K.esia-l
latgye about TO quIt the Party.

a Repabllean sIembar OF theaE.esia-
I lRture about TO qultstIae Party.
We have been always disposed,
says Che Greenville EnteIprise, whilst
maintaining our own Democratic
principles, to respect, as far as possi-
BILE, the personal .of the opposing
.,artS, and 4 not & 10 TO publish outrageous
abuse OF any one. We have believed
that there were some mon, who were
well disposed, that favored accepting
the reconstruction laws; at the same
time, most of these we'll disposed
men are now quitting the Republican
or radical party, on seeing further
developments of the workings Of
radicalism. Indeed, we do not see
anything to prevent every, sensible
man and good man, quitting the ra-
dical ranks forthwith. They must be
convinced, by this time, that the De-
mooratic party is the only party on
principle, favorable to n maintenance
of the Constitution of the United
States, the Union Hereunder, and
the rights and liberties of all the
States, and people of every class
they only do not want to be ground
to the earth with taxes, and object to
having the States governed by igno-
rant negroes and foreign adventurers,
for the benefit of the latter.
Without mentioning names and
places, we give an extract of O private
letter from Republican member of
the South Carolina Legislature. The
writer of the letter, we are informed,
on good authority, is to be depended
on to do as he. e.promises:
COLUMBIA, September 1868.
DEAR ---: There. are now two
bills before both Houses for action,
which, if passed, will damn the Re-
publican party, and I, for one, will
be no longer member of the party.
One is bill to prevent discrimina-
tion between persons, by those car
rying on business under license, on
account of race, color or previous
condition. Said bill passed the
House, some days ago, and, as might
be expected, nearly all the colored
members and most of the white car
pet-baggers voting for it-nearly all
the Southern arhites voting against it.
Oh OthIuASiaJ, ~ CuulO vi Ill GnS Otu-
ate; quite an excitement; Senate ad-
journed without a quorum, conse-
quently no action taken. Should it
pass the Senate, and receive the
signature of the Governor, I wish it
distinctly understood, L am no longer
with the party. am willing to give
the negro political and civil rights,
but social equality, never; and the
whole intention of this bill, is to force
this measure. 1t is got up by Boze-
man, colored carpet Dagger, from
Maine, and has been very ably adj
vocated by him and others of his
kind. The other is bill to close
the operations. of the Bank of the
State. I, in part. favor the bill, as I
have believed, for the last twenty
years, that it was an imposition on
the State, only benefitting class of
aristocrats and broke-down politi-
clans. But whilst I believe it but
just and proper for the general inter
est of the people of the State to close
it up, am opposed to some of the
sections in the bill, giving from
$3.50, 600 to 81, 100000 to few capi-
talists who have bought up the State
bills at from five to ten cents on the
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The post
Office open during the week from ,816
q. m. to z p. m. On Sundaysl from
4 to p. m. 4.l6 Y arr
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at 5 p. ni.,, and
close at sH p: m. Charleston night
mail open So u. m. close ~ p. M;
Northern-Opeh for delivery at
81 q. M, closes at q. 45 p!l m. z ft1ti
Greenville-Open for delivery 5
p. H., closes at 81 p. M. ss,al,.,dt
Unsophisticatsd Boy AIatnfna,
paps is getting very rich, isn't heap
. Msmma4-%lLI don't know; why.
i Roy--'rCanss he gives me 80 much
money. Almost every InoFning, after
breakfast, when Sallie isIsReaping
the paglon he lgiges me o aixpence to
go a0nt and play. ~ Sally reoeiyes,&
short notics'to quit ersbdeWaAEl4
When Jones was iaticollege, ,heswas
e;inostiexcellept fellow and only. had
one enemy--soap. He was called
Dirty JonessBCOpe 1day,a4the wRg,
Brown, went into his rooms and,
rernonstratipg With him, on the mn
tidy ;aji sioyeniys and dirty state of
everything, asaidt upon my word,
Dirty, it's too. bad--the only clean
thing in your room is your toRelT'
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18
CGtIlG 1XEISIA,
Friday Morning, September ls, 1858,
THE Democratic. sEfempers OF the
sY RFessnf Legihintnre. II

The Democratic. lEempers OF the
s Rressnf Legisintare.
It's snpppsea that the So called
Legislature Of South Carolina will
soon adjourn. They cannot do so
too soon. ~ ~ $50
We.desire, again, as we have done
before, to express our appreciation of
tho few Democratic members that
were sent by their constituents, to
represent them in that body. These
gentlemen, from q noble devotion to
duty, have done oil in their power to
protect the interests of the State.
Sacrificing all personal considera-
tions, they have remained at their
post, and sought to arrest the march
of an insane legislation. They de-
serve the, thanks of our, people for
their course; and we are sure that
their conduct meets the hearty ap-
proyaI of the Democratic party, Of
which they are members. When the
present Legislature is properly de-
nounced, let speakers and writers not
forget to make special exception in
their case. These gentlemen are men
of fine sensibilities; and let us see to
it, that they are not wounded through
inadrertence, or by implication.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

s5S FATAL AFFRAY. AT the plantation
of Mrs. James Erwin, in this Dis
trict, on Monday evening last, an
alteration took place between Har-
vey. Pratt and Henry Elam, both
colored men, which resulted in the
death Of the former. Pratt vas ter
riblY cut. with q very large knife, as
we, have been informed. Jealousy
wasJ asIIss learn, ut the bottom Of the
dispute, & iHenry ELAN came mp to
the village yesterday. and delivered
himself mp. 65eptle Ban,se,,,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

Whereas, says . iong-Iegged ,reso-
luton Of the bogus North Caroline
Legislature, IT. iSNsaidA we are not
lsgal! therefore, 6, resolved that We are.
Clincher. st". f'''ti 7deaRs'qky :
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

The monotony of the late long and
dull season has been broken by the
arrival of large lot of new dry
goods at r. o. Shiyer's, which, on
account of their beauty and cheap
ness, are drawing crowds of bnyers.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18
sEocaa Ite7oas.

5EASc9l Ite1an9.
4 We are pleasedt call attention to
the advertisement Of Mr.. r. G. sai-
tTsr, IN ttilis mornings issue. No one
knows better tho advantages of adver-
#iei iss rs q! - imir.,shiver, as, by libe-
raj system of advertising, in the com
mencement, he has built up fine
and most successful business. H..
All over the State, we notice calls
for Democratic meetings: tPhe'south
Carolina Democracy is terribly in
earnest. t'''-''.''''' - 49,
The LEGIsnATUnE. The proceed
ings of the great unlawful, yesterday,
were entirely devoid of interest,
except in so far as related to d com.
munication received from Governor
Scott, covering letter from Mr..
w. 81. Wilcox, of St. Johns Cole
ton, in which was stated the fact,
that armed bands of negroes were
patroling and regulating that Parish,
under the shadow of military au.
thority, delegated By Samuel john
son, member of the House. The
message was referred to O Special
Committee. with instructions. TO In
vestigate and report upon the facts.
-->~--~~~o~l~oJ-e e---- iSH-.9
WATCH THE ScoUNDRRLs. Last
night, as Mr.. Swygert was leaving
his store, two men assaulted him,
and attempted to seize his money
box. He was prepared for them, and
drove them off. 7jtet NIat6SssIE. .l3iii
f - ,..-s1ss slsSrzrsssFp
1t Is AN ILL WIND THAT BLows,I
&o.-After three months Of summer
heat. which taxed the patience Of the
most submissive to point nearly
approximating that recordediby the
philosopher as the jumping. OF place
of virtue, our city was blessed, yes
terday, with good. old-fashioned.
September breeze, which brought
the refractory thermometer to Its
senses, discounted the notes of the
clerk Of the weather. and put every
body in general good humorA After
diligent inquiry, we learned that old
Sol had embarked on his winter
tour, and that, in his absence, he has
delegated Hiolus and Bolus to repre-
sent him. These gentlemen will be
very acceptable to our citizens, par
ticularly if they can out-liye the
"blowers" in Janney's new. State
House. .i - iHiaTli@5
FoR SEYMOUR AND BLAIR. THE
United States soldiers at this station
were paid off, on yesterday. One
store in Columbia sold to them seven
ty-five Seymour badges and three
Grant badges, and the Seymourites
evinced disposition to whip the
three GRANTEES, for going that way.
This shows how the wind blows. 'l
-~>~~-~U-~~----~---
A SoNa OF GRERNBAcKss The fol-
lowing is exclusively for the nursery:
Sing song of greepbacks, ,s.,,,
A pocket full of straw; .,t.i.
-Four thousand millions Jsar.
Flung away in war, ,,6of.is.,i,,
When the war was opened 'sfd
The notes began to fly, n .4,u5
Wasn't that dainty aight ,,es45
For such poor chaps as t.
Chase was in the Treasury
Counting out the money, ssIon,
Lincoln in the White House
Eating bread and honey; ,.as
Mcclellan, on the battlefield,
Was following our foes, iiss.39.
Then came along black bird
And nipped off his nose. sltT.
The monotony of the late long and
dull season has been broken by the
arrival of large lot of new dry
o<nnlc of p ~ ShJpa1.'o which ~ ~,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-09-18

The prominenti Demburatio editors
of New York are named Wood, Mar
Die, Stone and rcBrick." I" Tsi2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

By q special from Nashville TO the
Courier-JourRdl we have the following
statement;
The anticipstions in regard to cheat
ing Shesfe, Congressman elect in the
Fourth District, out Of his certificate,
are fully realized. In the first place, as
has been definitely ascertsined, there
we're about us men in that district who
we're fully. entitled TO certificates by rea-
son Of then loyalty during the war, who
we're refused them BY the Registration
Commissioner.
Even with that and the registration Of
a heavy Democratic county snnuiled BY
Brownlow, Il vas sosnd, after the cleo
tion lad taken place, that Sbeafe was
elected By over 5000 majority, and now
without even, as It is positively alleged,
3 single pretext for the villainy, after the
Radical candidate has Acknowledged his
defeat through his own pApsr, = sufficient
number Of yoiss have been thrown out TO
dsolars fIlnan elected b. few votes.
OF course, The latter viii get the cerii6-
cate, aud there is absolutely 90 redress
in Tennessee against any decision
Brovnlov may make m such cases
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

The ARMs.-The ten cases OF arms
that are now in store at Conner q
Richardson's, from the best information
received, were shipped by Mr.. Christ
man to S. Helm, of this city. Mr.. Helm
protests that he knew nothing about the
arms until he had been written to that
thew were shipped him from New York
by Mr.. Christman, who said he wanted
them sold here, at auction on arrival.
Mr. Helm refused to have anything
Vkateger to do with the guns. His con-
duct certainly is commendable, and from
the statement given should be ex-
cused from ell blame Of being an
sreu, for RECEIVING frebrauds to be scat
tered in our community. As to the state
meut from Mr.. Christmsn, that these guns
were intended Tor sporting, is ridiculous
as the guns are ri6ed and caliber too
large for any game in this county, excep'
Il be rebels. We would say TO you meS
Who srs trying TO bring arms into our
mids. for the p1rpose Of stirring up strife,
70 desist and let ihe South remain ID
peace, or perhaps patience viii cease 10
b 3 virtue and forbearance crime
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

RUSAwAY.-On yesterday, when Capt.
Simons, of the Adams street station
house, was returning from therace course,
his horse attached to the buggy took
fright and ran against an omnibus, up
setting and breaking the buggy, but we
are glad to state that the Captain re-
ceived no injury and is on his legs again
this morning
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

The LADIES FEAsT.-The ladies have
postponed their festival at the Peabody
Hotel to the twenty-third, because of
some delay in finishing the splendid
dining-room which is to be used on the
occasion. This will only enable them to
make the feast the more unique and
beautiful, fitting the new hotel, and also
the object for which it is given. We
derstand the last night of the feast there
is to be fancy promenade, to which
special invitations will be given. 1t will
no doubt be q new and attractive affair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

M,srssIPPl AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD
Election Of Directors. The an,
nual meeting of the stockholders of said
road took place yesterday il the Knick-
erbocker Building, and was organizes py
electing S. M. Hawkins, Esq, chairman
and ]. B. Sharpe and S. 81. Lamb, secre'
taries. After the reading and reception
of the reports of the officers for the past
twelve months, the election for new
Board of Directors for the ensuing year
resulted as follows F. M. White, E. +.
McGehee, N. R. Sledge, N. Mckay, Gen.
J. N. C. Robertson, N. Howard, J. 5.
Mechanic and W. B. Greenlaw.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

ORGAYIzATIoN.-The Board of Direct
ors of the Memphis and Little Rock rail
road met at the Office of the company
and organized, by electing r. G. Brink.
ley, President; w. B. Waldran, Secre-
tary and Treasurer; ]. L. Meigs, Chief
Engineer; S. B. Beaumont, Superinten-
dent B. D. Williams, Land and General
Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

NEW CHURCH EDIFIcE.-We notice the
foundation Of the tower of the new Taber.
nacle church is being laid on Second
street. 1t is twenty-five by thirty-six
feet, and will be the largest tower in the
limited States
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

DExTIsrRx.-Dr.J. B. WATSON, dentist,
can always be fopnd during cf,se hours
at his new dental rooms, over his whole
sale drug emporium, No. sls Main street,
and ready 10 wait on those Who prefer
his professional services (only). 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

The best is the cheapest. Buy the
best Pittsburg coal from Hays Coal
Company, Office 222 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

For RRSr.-Elegant Offices, 20 Madi-
son st., over Desoto Bank, second aoor.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12
Tar VARIETIES THEArER.-Th

THE VARIETIES THEATER,-The doors
at this place of amusement we're opened
promptly at the hour advertised last
night, and soon the house was 6lled to
OVERLOOKING With a most delighted audi
euce. jim johnson and Jim Porter
can't be beat on q dance; while Miss
DeVere sings as sveetly as Jennie Lind
Miss Josephine. Miss Mitchell, and all
the troupe Of performers, will be on hand
again this evening. Don't forget the
elegant oyster saloon below, where the
very best bivalves can be bad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

Tnx RAcEs.-The beautiful state Of
the weather yesterday induced a good
many people to attend the race course
that. perhaps, would have otherwise staid
at home. The ladies' stand was filed
with the elite Of the city and country, to
witness the running Of the fne-blooded
racers that 20 like streak Of lightning
round the track. The horse cara are
running every ten minutes, and will con-
vey persons to the grounds with little
expense. Exact order and decorum is
observed by every one, the police being
on hand to take 10 charge any disorderly
fellow. The weather is so propitious
that there will, no doubt, bea large mum
Der Of persons-both ladies and gentle
men-out to-day. There are several fine
races TO come of at two o'clock.
FIRST RACE.
The frat race was for the Association
Purse, 500; mile heats, three in five
The only entries were Conlisk's Larkln
and West 4 Vaughan's Maggie Bruce.
First Heak-No pools were sold
before the heat, everybody being hands
of" as against Larkin. The bay horse
had the inside; the drum tapped and
away went both with a good send-oh
They were head and head half way to
the quarter; but Larkin suddenly poked
his nose ahead Of the filly, took the lead
with two lengths to spare and passed the
quarter in 500. About the head OF the
home stretch Maggie challenged tor the
front, and came up on the horses sad
dle-girth. but she dropped back and
allowed Larkin TO take the heat easily,
with three lengths to spare. Tine, 5s4-
2:03a.
Second Heaf.-Larkin had everything
his own way at the pool stand, nothing
being yentured against him. The tap of
the drum showed Larkin half length
ahead, but Maggie kept to his hips until
reaching the quarter, which was reached
in 26 seconds. There was no change to
the second pole, but after passing 1t the
filly moved up and collared the horse.
But Larkin didn't seem to like this, and,
MS rlQtr RlNluR uitu tho ioint hS $50
ahead, leading two lengths at the third
quarter. Rounding the turn the FLY
made another desperate effort to get to
the front, and once more lessened her
adversary's daylight. But she again
dropped back, and, on reaching the
Judges stand, was half dozen lengths
behind. Time, 2:03.
Third Heat-Plenty Of offers but no
takers that the mare would be shut out.
No bet of any kind could be obtained
The send-off was frst-rate, Maggie taking
the lead by length. Larkin vas held in
hand, and not put into straight work
until reaching the half mile pole, when
be challenged for the front and took il.
No change to the third quarter. Round
ing the turn be had several lengths to
spare; but the FLY came forward slightly
and both came down the stretch lively,
Maggie considerably distressed. Larkin
shot under the string, winning the heat
and race nv n length. Time, l:059-2:l09.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

FIRE ON BOARD STEAMER EHPisr.-
Las, night the steamer Empire was lying
at the wharf quietly, when one ofthe lamps
10 the ladies' cabin exploded, setting IRE
to the light woodwork Of the boat, and
came near proving serious accident BY
burning up the boat Every one should
be careful and not use these explosive
oils, that endanger both life and property.