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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-02-18
To City Taxpayers.
CITY CLERKS OFFJr,E

COLUMBIA, February IA, 1868.
VNA4-PAYERS are respectfully notified
IL that returns of all taxable property
within the limits Of this city are required
to be mado on or before the 1st of MARCH
next, and payment for the same, on or be-
fore the 18th of MARCH next. All;per-
sons failing to comply with this require
ment subject themselves to an addition of
5per cent. upon the amount of their ta.es
j. 8. MCMAHON,
Feb 15 limo City Clerk.
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The Confessions and Experience of
an Observation-Disclosures for the benefit
and as caution to young men and others,
who suffer from Nervous Debility. Proma-
ture Decay of Manhood, &C., supplying the
means of self-cure. Written by one who
cured himself, and sent free on receiving
postpaid directed envelope. Address
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR, Brooklyn, New
York. Also free, by the same publisher, a
circular OF DAISY SWAIN, the great Poem
OF the War. Dec 18 3mO
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MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY.-AN
ESSAY FOR YOUNG MEN on the Crime of
Solitude, and tho Diseases and Abuses
which create Impediments to Marriage,
with sure means OF relief Sent in sealed
letter envelopes, free of charge. Address
DIR. ]. SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Howard
Association, Philadelphia, Pa.
teD 3mO
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FURNITURE! FnRMITURH!.
COLUMBIA. s. C.

The Quaker Liniment; the best lini-
ment for family use; can be used internally
and outwardly. 1t is great pain Destroy
er. 1t kills pain and all kinds or aches.
Sold by Fisher & Heinitsh.
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CHARLESTON HOTEL,

CdAhLESIUN HUTEL,
CHARLESTON, s.. G.
AMNCO THE undersigned having
}SN-4S taken charge of the above
1IfftHI1 well-known HOTEL, re-
lz35aaaEE9 lz3aaEzss spectfully informs his
friends and the travelling public that it has
been REFURNISHED, in all of it's depart
ments. The table will, at all times. be
supplied with the best the Market affords,
including every delicacy in season, while
the cuisine will be unexccptionable. The
Bath Rooms attached to the Hotel are sup
piled with the celebrated Artesian Water,
and Hot, Cold or Shower Baths can be OBJ.
tanned at any time. The same attention
will be paid to the comfort of the guests
as heretofore, and travellers can rely upon
finding the Charleston Hotel equal to any
in the United States. The patronage OF
the travelling public is respectfully solicit
ed. j. T. HORBACH, Agent,
Jan III 3mo Proprietor.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

TnE LoSpoS MosEY MARKEr. LONDON jan 20 q p
M--Consols close at e2I for money and The account
American securities steady 81 tho following cosing
prices limited states 1ve-twenty bonds 72 Illinois
Central Railway shares. SOY; Ere Railway shares
ASK. 1877 80
FRAxkYoRr BouRsx. -FRAsKroRr, Jan. 2o-S r. NJ
United states 6ve-.wenties for The issue Of 1862 76
7Gk.
LiyiRrooL CorroS MARKEr-IavERroor, Jan. 90
5P M.--Cotton closes quiet n the following quota
tons :-Middling uplands. on the spot I'D; mddling
upiands 10 arrive, 7xd.; middng Orleans, 8ISd The
sales to-day foot up 10, 900 bales MI ~
LIVERPOOL BRyApsruFrs MARKET.-IwERrooL, Jan.
20-5 r M.-Corn, l5s. for mixed Western Wheat
l6s for white California and 1<S ID. for No Milwau.
kee red. Barley, S. Sd for American Oats, 81 lOd
for American Peas 47s for Canadian. Flour, ais cd.
for Western.
LivEnrooL Provisions MARKEr--IdvrRrocr, Jan. 20
r. M-Beei i20s. for winter cured extra prime
mess Pork. 7Gs for Eastern prime mesa
Lard Sos. Cd for fine American. Cheese 52s I'd. for
the highest range Of One. Bacon, 4os for Cumberland
cut stn n'.
IIvrarooI PRopuCs MARKyr-LvrarooI, Jan. Co.'S
p M-No IL Dutch standard sugar, 24s. 3D.. Rosin o.
for common Wilmington aud lis for lne pale. TaIow
f3s for American Spirits turpentiue, 26s Cd. Pc
troleu, Is Sd. for rehned Cloverseed. t6s forNo.
American.
Loypos MAnKErs.-LoSpox, Jan. 2o--6 =. M-whsis
oil G3s per 252 gallons sperm OIL fil0 per ton. Lin
seed OIL $50 los Lnseed cakes fl0 o.
PgTaoLsUa MAagErs. --AvrwEar, Jan. zO-5P NJ
Petroleum, ~ francs for standard white
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sPkRHINe rXAIsIIIaH.

The opponents OF 1slc culture met again In largo
numbers last evening No 600 Broadway to do honor
TO Tom Keuy, English pugilist recently arrived in
this country. Tho hail crowded TO excess, and Il
quite trying ordeal 10 pass through the enthusas
tic throng stage with constitutions unmpared
The entertainment OF such character partaking
very animated sets TO- to greatly please the sfancy"
who testified their appreciation by thunders Of applause.
At tho time appointed Uncle Bill Tovee introduced to
the company two juniors in the art OF sefdefonce who
for several minutes worked with will which demon.
strated they cared not whit for any number OF blows
Young Cheer, well and favoraby known, and "Punch"
Morris next, VINO, with astonishing CELEBRITY,
sulhng In display Of considerable science did their
allotted work. Following was Young McCarty, a light
haired youth aud Jim Gallagher who, amid cries OF
eco IN auburn ~ aud eizo him. blue shirt ~ with re-
peated shouts Of announcements kept tho audien In
good humor AT this stage there were introduced Billy
Edwards who rejoices in the name OF the white
headed whistler and Young Glasgow. These men,
though young old favortesson the stage and with
hitting demonstrating that no childs play intended
tho work OF cutting each other up in purely
pugilissc style Before the end OF tue first round II
was evident that feeling considerable extent existed
on either side, and this forcbiy shown through
eight successive rounds Of glove hight that quite
terrific Each thrown several times these events
being received with shouts Of JOY by the assembled
hundreds The combatants only retired young
Glasgow In bleeding sate) when completely
exhausted. Nike Coourn and John Grady, with
OMeao and Punch Morris then hammered at each other
for the dedication or the exhilira,ed throng
During the last glovical inclination Morris expressed
bls Willingness TO fght Young Cheer Immediately at
catch weight for $50 or $00 which readily accepted
by Cheer and before the particulars this sparrng
diversion read they may have satisfactorily settled
over ss Kelly the gallant beneficiary, and Johnny
Dryer mounted the small stage, and, with thanks by tho
former for tho patronage and aid extended 20 him. bril-
laptly closed the evenings performance Kelly 10 evil
dony quick lghter, and Possessing with great
muscular ability made many friends There was feet
ing in this encounter as is rough character evidently
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MASSACHUSETTS,

Railroad Accident Near NnusfcId-Niuc Per.
sons Injured.
III. BosroS, Jan. 20, 1885,
The mail train which left New York on Sunday even
ing for Boston met with accident tho Providence
Railroad this morning near Mansfield. Two passenger
cars forming the Of the train we're thrown from
the track By broken rail and persons seriously
injured but killed. Tho following is list OF the
sufferers
f. T. Shepardson, Of Providence, injured In the back
and side, and It is supposed internally.
Henry A. Guild. Of Attleboro badly cut on tho arm
Thomss Hawkins and wife-the former slightly In
jured and the latter cut on the head.
Mrs. Swan and Miss Lucy Rice. both OF Providence
slightly injured.
Patrick Dolan, OF Portland Ne, injured IN tho back
hip and leg.
John Malnam,. OF Dcnham, brasesman--ap arm
broken aud hand and foot badly injured He was
carried to the hospital
sailor, name unknown, cut in the leg, no. So
riously.
Tho remainder OF the passengers escaped unb0rmed.
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VIRGINIA.


Precccdlsgs Or tho Reconstruction Csuveu-
NN a-tsYssaE ft 4NM ti0u. s8EtN
~ ee RIoHNowO. Va, Jan. 90 1888.
Ia the Convention to-day, among the resolutions
offered was one for for DISTINGUISHING ex-membes Of
Congress and all State and city officers from .he
Governor down to policemen Il was laid over .'
The eighth section OF the Bill OF Rights adopted
herene n. T7E AT IIHT-s
An amendment was offered to the Bill Of Rights Satur.
cay declaring vrvinia coequsl member OF the general
government and entitled to all the benefits and subject
20 al the burthcns as other States. II laid the
taeei and ordered 70 be printed. slr
General Grant I'm MISUNDERSTANDING or tho
Trustccs Of tho Peabody Educational Fund.
l ~ RcHMoED, JAN 20, 1S68
General Grant and lady arrived this afternoon and
stopping with Postmaster sharp. General Grants
brother-in-law. M s..s.,.4
Among other trustees Of the Peabody Fund who have
arrived here are Ex-Governor Fish ana Samuel Wet
more, OF New York; William A. Graham OF North
Sarons John H. Clifford. OF Massachusetts; George w.
Riggs, OF washington, and William Cnes, OF Virginia.
oyernor AIKEN. OF South Carolina Is expected TO
rive omorow IN time for the meeting Of the trustees
al the SpotLisWood Hotel st.tts~ htHs l1I I
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

Proceedings Of tho Reconstruction Conven.
tiOn.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 20, 1888
The Constitutional Convention was occupied to day In
receiving and hearing resolutions oil OF which were re-.
ferrsd to the proper committees.
The first important subject before the Conven-
ton VIII PROBABLY be the report of the committee
providing for the ment OF the members and officers
Among the resolutions presented propose that all
State institutions such universities public schools and
colleges shall throw open their doors to negroes
Another resolution declares that negroes should be
admitted to all hotels and places OF public entertain
ment on the same terms whites s&1a
Propositions TO relieve the people from Indebtedness
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srAunrso Agasr IN TIE FOURTEENTH wAnp.--Edward
Clock. nineteen years Of age, pedIer by occupation
was arrested yesterday afternoon BY an officer OF the
Foriy-fflh precinct, and locked up on a charge Of
fconously nssautng John Brotheron, OF No. 90 North
First street. T. appears that Clock sold Brotneron
nupber OF empty barrels on Saturday last for
specified sum, and whom be called 70 collect the bill
yesterday II disputed, when . collision took place
between the parties. Bso,hcrton the fore
head and face bat not seriously.
ACCIDENT THE Housros srwrr FsRaY.-About seven
o'clock yesterday morning August Schmidt while At
tempting to Jump board departing Houston street
ferryboat n the foot Of Grand street, K D. miscalcu.
lated his agility and reached the bottom OF the dock
On coming TO tho surface he rescued BY the ferry
hands and policeman August says no could have
Jumped on board the boat WITHOUT dniculty IL the pas
ssngsrs and others hau not shouted 70 him 70 stop.
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SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Movements Of Queen Emma-Fised nc Kas-
kasially-Several Lives Lost. ..
sr - San FRASclsco, Jan 90 1885,
Honolulu advicss to December % have been received
Queen Emma had retired 10 Koelna, an ancien. city
OF the Hawaiian kings, for lengthy residence. aa
me English war steamer CameIeon arrived at Homo
iuiu december - While entering the harbor she
co,aed with the ship Magnolia, damaging both vessels
es nad Deen hood Of Kankastaliy which had done
lost. 80
Much anxiety felt among the native population in
70 tne failure OF the pdirod CROP The high prices
ooshed as PEAR stimulated unusal planting present
SEASON. Inc Plants have been attacked by oph OF the
same species that nfest bushes and s feared the
entire crop VIII DO destroyed Experiments are being
made o. raising plants from seed imported from Japan
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The American Annexation Treaty 1eforc the
Legislature.
CoPESHAGEr AN. 20. 1893.
The bill for the ratification Of the treaty transferring
thc islands OF ST. Thomas and St. John to tho United
States taken up to-day in the Polishing, the popu
Tar branch OF the Danish Parliament.
without important debate the whole subject was re-
fcrrsd to special committee, which authorized TO
call upon the Danish government for details Of the
negotiations with the United States.
The sessions Of the committee 10 be strictly secret
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ENGL AND.

Foninn Arrest and Important Examine
ton.
LONDON, Jan. Evening
Michael Barratt mot Maratt, as incorrectly reported
was placed under examination at Bow street to-day.
ale identified by three OF the government Witnesses
They testified that he assisted preparing the expio
sion ~ the CerKenwel House Of Detention, and
shat he the man actually lit the fuse attached
20 Tho barrel Of powder which was rolled under the
prison walls
In tho course Of the investigation it was ascertaned
shat Barrats had frequently been seen In company with
tho veil known Fenians Burke and Casey. He
sowiy escaped capture the latter arrested.
having parted from them only tomen. before the OH
GERS up with their warrants
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ILLINOIS,.
Fatal Prize Fight Opposite 81. Iouis-One Of
the Light Weights Killed.

Fatal Prize Fight Opposite 81. I.ouis-One Of
the Light Weights Killed.
ST. LOUIS. No., Jan. 20, 1868.
prize fight took place Bloody Island opposite tho
city, yesterday, between the eight weights" named
Dennis Reardon, aged eighteen years, and Thomas
McCann aged years resulting in the death OF
the latter. lhc affair was conducted very quietly. No
particulars have yet been made public, but t is ex-
pected that the inquest upon the body OF Mccain
viii throw some light on the matter. Reardon ard six
other persons have been present aiding ana
abetting the fight, are now In custody.
The Chicago Times Noniinates George II.
Pcndlcton tor the Presidencv. aa
CHICAGO Jan. 90 1857.
The Chicago Tnes pronounces for the nomination OF
George IL Pendleon for the Presidency by the Demo-
cratic National Convention. Its article for Tomorrow
commences as folows:-
Ohio. Indiana and Nebraska the only Northwestern
States which democratic State conventions have been
held with reference to recommending Presidential cleo.
tors have declared their preference for the no nation
Of George H. Pendlclon tho democratic candidate for
the Presidency The unanimity Of these declarations
ard the Indications which otherwise como TO us show
that there IL dissent among the democratic
OF the States from the action OF the Convention for
this democratic popular sentiment Is not confined TO
these staes the contrary, II palpably pervadcs
the other Northwestern States and ILLINOIS thoroughly
as any, and that II has active and rapidly growing
existence all over the country is evident TO the
ordinary observer OF the drift OF political movements
The article continues 1T will be an almost overwheIm.
ing for the nomination OF Mr. Pendeton by the
National Convention that he rs presented BY an IN
broken Northwest with not whit less earnesness and
democracy carry the Presidential the Norhw est
must contribute more to the result than other
uon and Is therefore at that her voice In the Sc
lection OF the candidate BIO potential.
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The Driixndo 10 Enforce the New Foreign
Policy.
Lovpos, Jan. 20, 1867.
Since sne abdicai!on Of the Tycoon Slots Bashi
fears have boon entertained that tho japanese govern
mont would refuse carry out the important treaties
concluded last year with the commissioners Of tho
foreign Powers.
Later advices from Japan announce that tho new
ruler Of that country will MAINTAIN and enforce the
s,ipulsuons OF the commercial treaties made By bis
predecessor.
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IRELAND.

Eeniun Assnult ON Another Government
TOwer-Prosccution of tho Press.
LONDON, jan 20, ls8a
Adviccs have been received here that the Fenians At
tacked the marsllo tower n Duncannon, In Wexford
county but Waterford harbor, Ireland, the
ing OF Friday last No particulars have boon received
DUBLIN. Jan. 90 1858.
The government 10 about to commence legal prose-
cuton against the proprisors Of the Dublin Nation for
che publication OF sedtous nDes and innammatory
articles in that Journal
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OHIO.

The Alleged Defalcation in Hamilton County
Denied.
CINCINNATI JAM 20 1868.
The special despatch from Cincinnati published in
New York paper the 18th nst stating that defaca.
ton amounting $500 600 had been discovered In the
Hamilton County Treasury Department IL authoritative
" denied There IS no truth In the statement whatever
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ALASKA.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD.

Condition of the TroOps-The Weather.
SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 20. 1868,
O'Clock p N.
Tho report recently published to the effect that much
destituton and disease prevail among the troops at
Alaska Is false every particular. There arc only
three companies Of troops Alaska aud deaths
sickness have occurred The soldiers comfortably
housed have plenty Of provisions The weather
was quite caoderate.
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CUBA.
SPECIAL IElEcRAm TO the HERALD.

Ram0red Departure Of an Agent of Santa
Anna for New Y0rk-Issue OF Bonds for the
Yucatan Expedition.
HAVANA, Jan. 20, 1868.
There are rumors here that q Senior Rafael de
Rafael sailed in the steamer MORO Castle for New
york, in connection with an issue of bonds for
Santa Anna, to enable the latter to prosecute his
plans against the Mexican government in Yucatan.
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GEORGIA.

Proceedings of the Convention.
". 4e ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 1868.
The Convention to-day adopted two additional sections
OF the Bill Of Rights and refused suspend the rules TO
consider resolution asking General Meade remove
the shers who had made sale Of property defiance
OF the Relief ordinance.
The Convention adjourned Fs
The committee to report names OF t persons for
removal OF political disabilities have gwen notice to
present claims TO such parties 1, probable that the
state offices will DO shortly moved from Medgeve 10
this point.
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The River at Quebec Frozen Over-Firo In
the Parliament BuildinEs-Relief for tho
Poor.
QUEBEC, Jan. 20. 1868.
The river In front Of the city again frozen over and
al attempts TO break 1t By the ferry steamers have
proved unavang. n
day last but was extngushed without much damage y
soup Kitchens are to b. established here and other
means adopted for the relief OF the city poor.
Discount on American invoices for the ensuing week
twenty-eight per cent stfs 80 In
Large Fire I'm Kingston-Whiskey DistiIlery
aud Wharf Burned. N
KINGSTON, Jan. 20, 1868.
About hafpast two O'Clock on Sunday morning fire
broke out In the recfyng house connected with the
Kingston brewery and distillory. quantity OF the
liquor took re, and the burning fluid running through
me snaergr9nnd drain set tre to the wharf, which,
destroyed The bark John Bredan laid up at the wharf
took fire but through the exertions OF toe hremen
damaged. The fire Ia attributed to iucendary Th
loss very heavy, but fully covered by insurance.
John bredan was to-day elected Mayor Of Kingston
ARRAY in Qnebec-Two Men FntniIy shot.
QUEBEC. Jan. 90 $685.
Last night cab driver, named Gilchen, shot two
young men, named Lawrence and Boufferd. The par
merits or their horses. Both men badly wounded
and cannot recover.
Indications OF Plot at Toronto to Blow Up
the Magaziue.
wN TORONTO, Jan. 20, 1903.
senries have been placed over the MAGAZINE and the
garrison has been doubled in consequence Of tho dis
covcy Of piece Of fuse inserted through the door and
otner suspicious indications of attempt blow 1t up
10 the House of Assembly oday, Hon. J. s. Mcdonald
stated that the intended bring In meas
ure Tomorrow for the relief Of the distressed fishermen
OF Nova Scotia. III
The Infer-COiOntai Railvny-The Banners o r
the Pnpal Recruits to be Blessed by the
Bishops of Quebec.
MONTREAL, Jan. 90 1858.
1t ia stated thar the Privy Council met to-day to do
eide upon the question Of intercoonial railway.
great religious demonstration is to take place in the
French cathedral here before the departure or the Cana
dian corps OF Pontifca Zouaves, on the occasion of
biessins their banners All the Roman Catholic bishops
OF Quebec and Ontario are expected to be present.
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GERMANY.

A New Commercial Treaty With the United
States.
BERLIN, Jan. 20, 1868.
The American Minister. Hon. George Bancroft. Is now
engaged negotiation With the PrussIan government
Tor tho establishment Of commercial, treaty be-
tween The United States and the North German Con.
federation
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LOUISIANA.

Proceedings of the Convention. n
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 20, 1858.
In Convention to-day motion was adopted suspend
ing payment OF sundry issued for the settle
men OF stationery bills until the question OF extrava.
gance and extortion be Investigated Articles SO
and "a we're adopted under the head OF Judiciary Do.
partment. -'F =
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KANSAS.
,rYct,vc Fire In Atcnt.on.

Destructive Fire In Atchtson.
ST. Louis, Jan 20, 1858
FIRE 81 Atchison yesterday destroyed the dry goods
torres Of Howard A Co and Grcenbaum 4 Co. The toss
- estimated AT $3.50. 900 The property was Insured.
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Doctor Livingstone's Safety Again Announced.
LONDON, IN. 20, 1868
Later information has been received from Africa in
regard 10 Dr. Livingstone which. is thought confirms
ali the previous reports Of his safety.
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Proclamation from Governor Browniow.
RHODE ISLAND.
Fire In Westerley.

\ Fire In Wesierley.
PRovIDEScE, JAN 90 1868.
A Ere in Wosterley last night destroyed Messrs.
Ripley Brunnings building, containing grocery and
store and Masonic Hall also LOWS Brothers
tory dwelling house and stable and dwelling house
belonging tho heirs of Niles Potter the total
about $40 900, which is partially insured New York.
Hartford, Worcester and Providence companies.