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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28
,atana ,TonrnaiiIAant.

MR ED1ToR The mon otony of
our little village (WiIIiamslon, was
agreeably broken on Friday last, by
that most classic of amusements, a
tournament. The day was clear
and cloudless, and at an early hour a
vast con"ourse of people were assem-
bled al appointed grounds. to
witness the prowess of the gallant
knights, whose names / give below
each sustaining most admirably the
knightly characters, which they had
for the, nonce assumed .-
e. III. Ar' Ter, knight of Cherokee;
j. A. Alexander, Seven Forks; G. W.
Bramlett, Williamston; Charles Cas-
son, Buck Thorn Castle; George
Chaplin, Ellesley; j.. s. Charles. Oak
Lawn; E. 81. Hamilton, Fergus Mac
Tvor; Y. e. MoBee, Young Chevalier;
II, McKerry, Knight of Charleston ;
Hex M. Perry, Spanish Chevalier;
Willie Smyre, Lone Star; J, @. SuIIi-
van, Saluda; John Sullivan, Horse
Shoe; @. B, Tarrant, Rio Grande; W.
Ware, Ivanhoe; Clarence Ware, Gold
en- Grove; T. E.. Ware, Red Gross;
W.. Wilson, Dutch Fork.
AT half-past II, they rodeXinto the
Held, escorted by band of music.
Proudly prencing chargers came.
Bearing Knights Of every name.
The exercises were we'll conducted,
the attentive Marshals keeping ex-
cellent order and the honorable
Judges-Col. E. Ware, DR.. J. l..
Woodside, Capt J. Arnold, DR.. II. G.
Epting-deciding skill and awarding
prizes, with prompt impartiality.
The first prize was awarded to 81. M.
Perry,
Who crowned as Queen of Beauty fair,
a maid whose name was Anna Ware.
The second prize Yves awarded to
j. @. Sullivan. Third prize to V. E.
McBee, who chose as first and second
maids. Miss Anna Smyre; Miss Min
ME Cover. And all went merry as q
marriage bell. Long will the memo
~ of that gala day linger in these
hearts of ours. All J! It carried us
back to the days of ancient Chi
,valry. And we sighed to think
knight-errantry was no more, and
that the glorious. though fabulous,
days of Don Quixote, had passed
away, never to return. And that the
gallant MacIvor, before us, with his
waving plumes and knightly bearing,
was not the real chieftain of the
Highlands, but only q passing actor
for one brief spell. But we should
not cloud the present with reflections
on the past.
Your parts were we'll, ah, thrice we'll done,
Long will we of your prowess tell,
And now, brave chieftains, fare e-you-weIl.
MAGGIE
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28

In the District Court of the United
States for South Carolina No
vember Term, 1868.
In the matter of G. A. Drennan, Bank
rnpt.-Petnfon for JuH and Jt,laL dis
charge an BANKRUPTCY.
ORDERED, that hearing be had on
" the 14th day of December, 1865 at
Federal Court House in Columbia, s. c.;
and that all creditors, &C., of said Bank.
rupt appear at said time and place, and
show cause, if any they can, why the
prayer OF the petitioner should not be
granted. And that the second and third
be held at the Office of Henry Summer,
Esq, Register of Third Congressional
District, 3. g., on 9th day of DECEMBER,
1868, at IL NJ.
BY order of the Court, the 25th day of
NOVEMBER, 1868.
DANIEL HoRLBECK.
Clerk of the District Court of the United
States for South Carolina. Nov % SO
In the District Court of the United
States for South Carolina NO
vember Term, 1868.
In the matter Of Dennis McGuinnis, Bank
rupt.-Petnion .fo,. fuH and final die.
charge in Bankruptcy.
nRDERED, that o hearing bo had on
W the 14th day of DECEMBER, 1868, at
Federal Court House in Columbia, s. g.;
and that ali creditors, &o., or said Bank,
rupt appear at said time and place, and
show cause. If any they can, why the
prayer of the petitioner should not be
granted. And that the Eecond and third
meeting OF creditors of said Bankrupt will
be held at the Office of Henry Summer.
Esq, Register of Third Congressional
District, 9. g., on 9th day of DECEMBER,
1868, at IL M. .
BY order of the Court, the 25th day OF
1868. =
DANIEL HORDBECK.
Clerk OF the District Court OF the United
States for South Carolina. Nov % s3
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GEN. WADDY THoApsoS.--Thi,

GEN. WADDY THOMPSON. This
gentleman, who died at Tallahassee,
Florida. few days ago, was born at
Pickensville, South Carolina, Sep
tember s, 1898. He served in the
Legislature of his native State. was
chosen presidential elector, attained
the title of brigadier-general, was
appointed in 1842 Minister Plenipo-
tentiary to Mexico, about which
country he published an interesting
work, and was Representative in
Congress from 1885 to 1S41, serving
in 184O as chairman of the committee
on military affairs.
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CoNrRAor1oN-spEcrE PAYMENTS.

CoNTRAoTIoN--SPEcIE PAYMENTS.
1t looks as if a strong pressure would
be brought upon Congress at the
coming session to compel contrac-
ton of the currency by retiring the
legal-tender notes. Already a return
to specie payments is talked of in the
shortest time possible, and there are
some who think it can be done by
merely passing q law saying that pa
per is gold. In proof of this, it is
said that foreigners and capitalists
are buying up greenbacks in New
York and elsewhere, anticipating
that specie payment will be resumed
in the not very distant future. Sena-
tor Morton has already foreshadowed
o bill that he has prepared looking
to the redemption of greenbacks /;
and in addition the Washington Eoen-
ing E:epress 5learns. that snnding
bill, like that passed by the last ses-
sion, will be presented and forced
through Congress if it can be done.
The Republican party are not harmo-
NOUS, however, on the financial ques-
tion. Mr.. Buffers pertinacity in ad-
herring to the greenback theory may
defeat the efforts of the contraction
lists and specie-paying advocates. Be-
sides, the West must be conciliated,
and this is no easy matter.
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Gable dispatches assert that regret
is felt that none Of the workingmen's
candidates, who failed for want Of
money and organization, will be in
the House of Parliament to represent
that new element in the Government.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28
COLUMBIA.
Saturday morning. Nov. as. 1853,
TIao Banlzrupt Act.

The only boon which has been con :
ferred npon the South by Congress,
since the war, is the Bankrupt Act.
Our people. like all agriculturists,
have been very slow in approaching
it's blessings, and few, in comparison
to the numbers at the North, have
availed themselves OF its great adj
vantages ~ The period in which, by
the limitation OF the Act, q person
may take this Act, without paying
some proportion of his debts, is
rapidly drawingto q close. After the
LIST of January next. none, except
those who can pay fifty per cent. Of
their debts, will be allowed the priv
leges of this Act. It is, therefore, q
matter of the greatest Importance. to
our planters speedily to take ad-
vantage Of thetims between this and
January next. There are thousands
of our planters hopelessly involved in
debt by the Seaults of tlle war, and
will drag out amiserable existence, if
they do not relieve themselves of
their legal liabilities by throwing Off
the burden at once and beginning
life anew. 1t is the, greatest folly to
delay, under the circumstances.
Some planters have q foolish notion
that it is dishonorable to take this
Act, that thoy will strive to pay all
their just debts. While we respect
the sentiment, taking the Act affords
the only opportunity they have to
save themselves from the embarrass-
ment and vexation of constant liti-
cation, and to accumulate property
to pay off their creditors at their will.
The law does not relieve them from
the moral responsibility of doing
what, to them, seems best, after they
are declared bankrupt. 4,
England has had Bankrupt Act
for 200 years, and her people are q
century ahead of America in lessons
of honesty. Let no planter lose
the golden opportunity now present.
ed by Congress, by any hypocritical
notions of honesty.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28


General o. o. Howard has issued
his order providing for the discontinue
ance of the Freedmen's Buseau after
January I. with the exception of the
educational department. and the col
lection of money due soldiers. The
military officers will be relieved and
the civilians will be discharged, with
the exception of from six to ten off,
GERS and clerks in each State, who
will be retained to conduct the resi-
51e of business. The following off,
cers will be allowed in this State:
Assistant commissioner and chief
superintendent of schools !; one dis
bursting officer for educational de-
partment and payment of claims !;
two agents for payment of bounties :;
two assistant superintendent of
schools !. three clerks.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28

Columbia Typographical Union.
TIME REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
Il of this Union will be held THIS (Sa-
tnrday) EVENING, at Palmetto Engine
House, at o'clock. BY order of the Pre-
sident. JAMES r.. WELLS
Nov % Sacretarv
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28
Wanted to Rent.

A SMALL neatly-furnished HOUSE,
N. suitable for the accommodation of a
family Of four. For such place, central
ly located, liberal rent will be paid by an
approved tenant. Address l.. H., at this
Office. Nov %
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28

DR.. G.. w. Lowman, who was re-
Gently appointed one of the County
Assessors for Lexington, by Governor
Scott, declines accepting the Office.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28
Seed Oats.
100 BUSHELS BLACK SEED OATS
lOV for sale. Apply to
Nov % Il JAMES WJNDSOD
NOTICE.

A LII Mechanics and Manufacturers. and
N my friends generally, are respectfully
invited to give my Ale and Beer fair trial.
THIS EVENING, at my store, Calnan &
Kreuder's old stand.
Nov % JOHN C. SEEGERS
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28
Wanted TO Rent

A SMALL furnished HOUSE; also, suit
N able building for n HORSE and We
HlCLE. fair price will be paid. Apply
at this Office. Nov %
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28
On CONSIGNMENT.

q FIRKINS VERY SUPERIOR NOUN
~ TAIN BUTTER, equal to if not better
than Goshen. For sale only by the Firkin.
Nov28 2 GRAESER & SENN
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on the days of the fair.
----- -0~-oOo~---
FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING. We
have just added q fast card press-of
the Degener & Weller patent-to the
machinery of the Phenic 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 ut shortest notice, and
at prices varying from So to $40 per
thousand. tH3A
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The post
Office open during the week from 81
a. m. to p. m. On Sundays, from
4 to 5 p. m.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at s p. M, and
close at 81a p. m. Charleston night
mail open 81 q. M, close ~ p. m.
Northern-Open for delivery OF
80 q. M, closes at 2.45 p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery S
p. M, closes at 81e p. m.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. Special at
tention is called to the following ad-
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning:
Miss Mary Baldwin-School
Apply at this Office Wanted.
Graeser & Senn-On Consignment.
John g. Seegers-Notice.
7. W. Holloway-Assigne Sale.
James Windsor-Seed Oats.
Meeting Typographical Union.
d. MISUNDERSTANDING Notices.
l.. H.-Wanted to Rent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-11-28

SUPREME COURT. Court met
ut IL A. M. The following gentlemen
were examined and admitted to prac-
tice in the Supreme Court, viz: G. G.
Bowen, E. W. NJ. Mackey, and Fl. II.
D. Byron, of Charleston f; Isaiah J.
Fox, of Colleton. Court adjourned
to Monday, November 80, at II
A. Nj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Lexington Gazette says that the desery-
ed tribute to the talents, character and services
of Rev. Mr. Leftwich paid by the congregation
of his Church, in this place, in the resolutions
they lately adopted ''only makes people in
Lexington more anxious than ever that he
should come there" The people Of this city
would be sorry indeed to part with Mr.. H.,
who is esteemed by all denominations.
There was an immense turnout Of the pco-
pie Of Rockingham county, at their Court
House on Monday last 1t is said that at the
last County Court of Augusta there were more
people than were ever before seen in Staunton
at one time. .--.
Judge Kcnuey, Of Rockingham county, had
the misfortune last week. to have Of his legs
broken, by his horse falling with him. Judge
X. is an aged, respectable and esteemed citizen.
Washington College has received some very
valuable additions to its Library and i|lustTa-
tive apparatus of late.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21
Foreign News,

Adyices to the first of January have been re-
ceived from the English captivcs IN Abyssln!a'
At that time they were all safe and well.-1z>
A circular has been issued from The Home
Office, in Vienna, warning the clergy against
fomenting discomfort in Austria.
Late adyices from Capetown, Africa, slate
that the Supreme Court Of Natal has at last
decided the question touching matters OF church
property, in favor Of Bishop Cocnso.
The regular weekly returns Of the Bank OF
England show the bullion in the vaults to have
decreased 1000 pounds sterling.
Dispatches from Spain state that the Car
list party had effected q revolution against
Queen Isabella in theNorth, and that their
adherents have taken up arms in considerable
numbers il Navarro Skirmishes have taken
place between the Royal guard and the lnsur-
gents, the Queens officers maintaining their
allegiance. Some few persons we're wounded
during the tumult. The movement is the re-
suit OF deliberate and we'll planned organlZa-
ton. The police have seized documentary
evidence of the fact The officers have already
found and carried away from Navarro three
| thousand copies of revolutionary manltests al
dressed to the people Of Spain. Each copy Is
headed with wood cut Of the eldest son OF
Don Juan, who is entitled and named Charles
the Seventh of Spain is second cousin to
| Queen Isabella, and grandson OF Don Carlos,
who made the war against her accession to the
throne; Don Juan, his father, being the son OF
| Don Carlos. III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21
NEWS or THE DAY.
ITO shot0 theye,y age and body Of the Times.

The second annual convention ofthe Nation
al Board of Fire Underwriters convened in
New York on Wednesday. Sixty-fve compa.
MES reported through their representatives.
The committee on the form Of policy reported
a new form OF policy now used by nearly al
the New York companies; which was adopted.
The Presidenthas revoked the order assigning
Gen. Sherman to the command Of the new De-
partment of the Atlantic. That portion OF the
Presidents order creating the department IS,
however, still in force.
E. A Pollard, Of Richmond, delivered a
lecture in Baltimore, yesterday, upon the
political prospects of the South. He de-
CT AIRED his belief that war of races would take
place in the South.
The two Senators from West Virginia, Mes
srs. Van Wrinkle and Wiley, voted against the
disfranchisement of Maryland, and for the ad-
mission of Mr.. Thomas, her legally elected
Senator.
A majority of the Democratic National Com
mittee, which assemblies at Washington to-
morrow, are said to favor New York as the place
OF holding their National Convention
Both branches of the New Jersey Legislature
have withdrawn the assent of that State to the
ratification Of the fourteenth amendment to the
Constitution.
Gov Baker, the present incumbent, has been
renominated for Governor Of Indiana, by the
Radicals oftbat State.
A. H. Stephens, Of Georgia, supports Pres
iaent johnson for the Democratic nomination
for the Presidency.
Francis Hart, tried in the Criminal Court of
Baltimore for the murder of G. 9. Fornshill,
in June last, was yesterday convicted of man
slaughter.
Yesterday Gen. Meade ordered the arrest
Of the Collector of the State taxes at Savannah
Georgia, for refusing to obey his orders.
Gen. Cauby has removed the hlayor Of
Charleston and has appointed Gen. Barnes in
lis stead.
Secretary McCulloch announces that no more
female clerks will be appointed iu the Treasury
Department for several months.
The receipts from customs at Baltimore from
February 10 to February IS were $50, 7442l,
All the Radical papers in New Orleans sup
port Grant for the Presidency.
Gen. Hancock continues his work Of rGmoy-
ing Sheridan's appointeesin New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

A PRINCE IN Observation-Disclosures Alfred,
Victoria second son, is at present making a
grand tour around the world, and, appearing
recently in Australia, was overwhelmed with
demonstrations OF colonial loyalty. The peo-
pie, it is said, we're almost fraptic. After re-
manning in Melbourne short time; the Prince
went up the country whereupon, according
to report, the whole country got drunk, :"
and kept it up until long after the Prince left
At Melbourne the Prince was measured tor a
pair of boots. The entire adult male popula-
ton then tried to play the part Of Cinderella 8
sisters, and to squeeze their feet into boots
made after the same measure. The mayor of
BaIarat, it is recorded succeeded in etfecting
fit, and has since reaped in corns what he
sowed in suffering -BaAinaore San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

The STAY LAw.--The Court Of Appeals Of
Virginia delivered decision yesterday i'll Il
case of great public interest.
The case, under the style Of Taylor VS..
Stearns, came up on decision of Judge John
A Meredith, it will be remembered, who had
declared the stay law Of Virginia unconstitu
tional, so far as it prohibited the enforcement
Of such deeds of trust as contained the stlpula.
ton for sale Of the property by the trustee,
on the requisition of the creditor.
The Court Of Appeals affirmed this decision
The effect of this decision goes no further than
to apply to cases Identical with the one stated
above. > The Court was careful to saysnothing in
reference to the other features of The stay Law,
such as the prohibition Of issuing executions,
and sales under them or sales under DEGREES or
orders for payment of money, &C., &c.
The effect of this decision will, therefore, be
quite limited in the disturbance Of The present
operation Of the stay law.
The opinion of the Court which was deliv-
cred by Judge Alexander Rives, was one dis
tinguished by legal research, strength ofreason-
ing, and great purity and force Of language
Richmond Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21
WHITE LABOR. We have Just conversej

WHITE LABOR. We have just conversed
with several farmers Of this vicinity who pro-
cured, through COL Mosby, agent at this place
tor the u. S. immigration Company, N. T.,
white ]aborers, who each expressed themselves
highly pleased with these laborers, and said
"under no considerations could they be again
induced to employ blacks" further, that for
$40 per month, one Of these laborers does as
much work in day as two blacks ordinarily
did Warenton Sentinel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

The Secretary of the Treasury, in compliance
with resolution of the Senate, has communion
ted his views respectfully urging upon the atten-
ton of Congress the necessity of providing for
the better protection of Storage passengers in
vessels at sea, by thorough and immediate re-
vision of the laws now in force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21
Va, DEMONSTRATION Convention.

In the Convention, yesterday, a lot of pamph-
lets from Washington, urging Grants unftncss
for the Presidency, was distributed among the
members desks. A member denounced it as
an insult to the majority Of the members, Of
whom Grant was the choice for President
Alter proper explanations on behalf OF the
Sergeant-at Arms the matter was passed by.
Mr.. Mauzey, q Conservative member from
Culpeper, was declared ineligible, and his seat
is vacant He was the successful competitor
Of John NJ. Bolts.
The rest of the day was spent in discussing
suffrage.
A leading Radical, in his speech. said he
was convinced, from the temper of those who
had oucc controlled the State, that a certain
amount of distranchisement was still necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

In the Episcopal ecclesiastical court in New
York, DR.. Stephen H. Tying, delivered Oh the
10Th inst, very able and elaborate defence Of
his son. It is said that the moderate Episco
paliaus regret that this case should ever have
been prosecuted as it has been, and fear that a
decision against Mr.. Tying may go far 70 widen
the breach which already prevails between the
high and low Church parties, and which may
ultimately result in division of the Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

The Richmond Enquirer has been requested
to state, on the part of District Headquarters,
that no removals from office have been made
in the State, except where charges have been
preferred against the incumbent, and that then
ample opportunity is afforded the accused to
disprove the charges against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

Destructive fires occurred yesterday, al
Steubenvile, (Ohio,) where large WOODEN
actory was burned at Huron, at Toledo, and
at Burlington, Vermont The American Ito,
tel, at Norfolk, was damaged BY fire, Yesterday:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

Some body proposes plan for "ventilatiog"
the Senate chamber. There is gas enough
generated there every day, to make this pro-
ject very desirable tbs, too, very bad gas !!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21
SiNHgrCSSs


In the Senate, yesterday, the House new
Reconstruction bill was taken up and scvcra
amendments were proposed, but no vote Wa
taken. Pending the discussion, the Senate al
journed. ....-. ..... .......
In the House Of Representatives, the Com
mittce on Accounts was discharged from tho
further consideration Of the alleged fraud agains
n. G. Ordway, Sergeant ALARMS. Mr. Paine
presented paper signed by q number OF mem
bers of the Impeachment Committee, stailo!
that the report Of The proceedings IN relation
to impeachment. given by q correspondent @
the New York Tribune, was utterly false. =
Mr. Stevens also confirmed the statement \
bill was passed, extending the provisions OF thu
act naturalizing such foreigners as had enlisted
in the army to persons who had enlisted II
the naval and marine service OF the Il. D
Resolutions were adopted, directing the Sccrc
taIy Of the Treasury to inform The House
whether the sales Of 10 10 bonds made between
October, 1867, and January Dist, 1868, were
at rates equal to sales made at the Board II
New York, and whether such sales did no
draw the currency from the business OF tho
country. The House, in Committee of tllC
Whole, resumed the consideration Of the Army
Appropriation bill and a number Of change:
were made, after which the committee rose ant
reported the bill to the House. The bill, a:
amended by the committee, was passcd-yca:
G5, nays 90 The vote was afterwards recon
sidered, and the bill again brought before thl
House. The proviso limiting appointments II
the army to West Point graduates was stricken
out, and the amounts appropriated in the bll
by the Committee on Appropriations. wcct
again inserted in it. The bill was then passed
and the House adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-21

We congratulate Mr.. Mauzy, Of Culpeper, a
most excellent, sensible, and conservative gen.
tleman, at his release from the Virginia Recon
struction Convention