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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-12-03
COLUMBIA
Thursday Morning. Dec. 8. 1868.

A storm is gathering iny France =
The same signs which heralded the
downfall of Louis Philippe are rife in
Paris to-day. Louis Napoleon 8 reign
has already exceeded that of his uncle
FIVE years, the limits of the restora-
tion by the same period, and the
reign of the citizen king by three
years. That pulse of popular senti-
ment, the press, is becoming daily
more and more charged with bad
blood and daring audacity. Even
the great standard of his dynasty,
the personal popularity which the
Bonaparte family has always inspired,
is becoming seriously shaken. The
people wish change. Louis Napoleon
has nursed the puny babe of c score
of years ago into giant. and it longs
to shake off the chains which restrain
it and measure its strength in some
great contest where new glories
and new honors are to be won. He
has demonstrated that peace is ma
tional prosperity; but something be-
yond shat is now claimed. It does
not serve them longer to be told that
France is the first nation in Europe;
her people wish to realize it by teach
ing the lesson to others. The New Or
leans Times thinks it is time for new
Napoleon or new Rctesp;eTro-tle
former not forthcoming, the advent
of the latter will onlyfbe question
of time. No one can positively pre-
dict when the second empire will
expire like its predecessor, any moro
than the trife which will precipitate
it, but that great danger is imminent
has become plain to all observing
men. When the gathering tempest
bursts, we must not look for n repe-
tition of Isabel's inglorious flight.
Napoleon is made of other stuff. He
will cling to his crown with courage
and determination that will either
crown his death with hale of hero
ism, or discomfit his enemies tho
roughly and utterly.
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THE CUBA REVOLUTION. The New
York Pos! publishes a letter from a
Cuban gentleman, who Analyses the
reports sent to this country from Ha-
vana, of the political condition of
the island and the movements of the
Spanish troops. He shows that the
authorities have been much more en-
barrassed by the strength and vigor
OF the insurrectionary party than
they have confessed, and it seems
probable, even from this analysis of
the Government reports, that the
Spanish troops have met with seri-
GUS reyerses, and that the insurrec
tion is extending to all parts Of the
island.
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The CASE OF THE BANK OF THE
STATE. chancellor Carroll has rem
dered q decision in this case, which
is published in the Charleston Con-
'ier, OF the I'd. Instead of the fund
being squandered or wasted, as stated
by high official, the Court has taken
the fund into its hands, with O view
to administer it eIuitably for the
parties entitled. The Hon. Charles
M. Furman and Thomas r. Waring,
Esq, have been made the >ustodiaus
OF the fund on behalf of the Court,
and have been enjoined from parting
with its possession, either under q
pretended Act of the Legislature or
otherwise, but only in accordance
with the special orders of the Court,
whose appointees they are. This
order will give great satisfaction. It
will prevent the assets from being
withdrawn from the control and
jurisdiction of the courts of Justice,
and will preserve them for the bene-
fit of the creditors.
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A New York letter says: Trinity
Church Corporation are not a little
disturbed by call which appears in
some of the papers to-day for q gene
raj convention of the heirs of Anake
Jams Bogardus, ut Orange, N. j., on
the 23d Of next month, in order to
institute the necessary legal measures
to recover the vast property now held
by that body. Important documen-
tary evidence as to the validity of the
claim set up by the heirs, and never
before used in the litigation, it is
said, will be submitted to this con-
vention, together with various other
new facts, bearing in their favor.
Delegates to act for the heirs in all
parts of the country are invited to
be present.
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Much indignation has been caused
among British ship-owners by the
rumor that the Alabama treaty does
not allow the claims of Englishmcn,
based on the decisions of American
prize courts, to be re-opened before
the commission. The Shippinq Ga
ze0e says such provision is contrary
to precedents established by the
Americans themselves, and excludes
claims undoubtedly we'll founded !;
and the Gazette declares if this report
of it is true, the convention is n ca
pitulation and Parliament will never
sanction it. A writer in the o.
Se1cer takes the same view of the
subject, and discusses it at length,
citing many authorities.
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FIG AND BANANA TREES INJURED BY
FROST IN FLoRIDA.-Thc Tallahassee
Sentinel, of Thursday last, says:
The heavy frost of last Friday, Sa-
turday and Sunday nights, effected
serious injury to the fig and banana
trees in this city and vicinity. The
leaves were all killed, and the supply
of fruit was cut off for this year, un-
less in cases where pains were taken
to protect them against frost and cold
weather.
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A London correspondent of the
New York World, writing under date
of the 10th ult., states that Nj. Mar
fori, the inseparable companion of
Queen Isabella, will arrive there in a
few days, to look about for q suitable
residence for his royal mistress and
himself. Isabella is now in Paris;
but those who trouble themselves
about these things, say that "she will
lind herself uncomfortable there,
since the Emperor will not be willing
to brave public opinion by inviting
her to the fetes at the Tuilleries dur
ing tie winter"
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SPECIE PAYMENTS. The Washing
ton correspondent of the Baltimore
Gazette says:
There is a powerful combination
now forming in this city, headed by
Jay Cooke, for the purpose of secur-
ing an early resumption of specie
payments. The combination is said
to embrace large number of the
ablest men in the Republican ranks,
who repudiate the proposition Of Sc
nator Sherman to prepare for re-
sumption two years hence. They
express the determination to have
specie payments at much earlier
day, and the purpose is to press for
an immediate resumption. A lead
ing politician here, who Processes to
be in the combination, says that the
scheme is fully endorsed by General
Grant, who will throw the whole
weight of his influence in its favor,
and who will take an active part in
securing its success.
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The RECENT ELECTIONS MOTION
FOR A MANDAMUs.- We learn that
Mr.. Pillsbury and the candidates on
his ticket Mt the recent election, have
determined to bring the matter before
the Supreme Court. To-day their
counsel, Mr.. G. G. Bowen, will leave
for Columbia, and move before JUS
tices Willard and Hoge for rule to
issue to Mayor Clarke. ordering him
to show cause why writ of mandu-
muS should not issue to compel him
to declare the result of the election.
The claimants contend that the
Mayor stands in the light of the
Board of Managers; that it is his
duty to aggregate the returns as
handed him, and declare the result.
Of course, the whole matter has been
decided by the proper tribunal ap-
pointed by law, and although properly
within the jurisdiction of the Su-
preme Court, it is extremely impro-
bable that that body will reverse or
interfere with the decision already
rendered, unless very good and sub
stantial cause be shown why it should
be done. - Charleston Courier, 2d.
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The particulars of the recent sign
ing OF the treaty by Red Cloud
and his party have just been received
by Gen. Augur. They at first hest
tated to sign, for fear that they might
become, by SO doing, involved in
trouble with those Indians who
escaped through the lines to the
North. When they did sign, they
said that while they would live up to
the treaty as long rs the white mon
did; it might be difficult. for time.
to control the young braves. They
also declared that they would imme-
diately confscate the property of
any and every person who should
come into their country in violation
Of the treaty.
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a double murder occurred at Pres
tonburg, Kentucky, a few days since.
"A constable named John Moore,
while striving to collect debt from
William Huff, had quarrel with
him. Moore then armed himself,
and meeting Huff, shot him dead in
the street. Moore was arrested, but
son OF Huff, fearing the murderer
OF his father wonld escape, went to
the jail, and calling Moore to the
window OF his cell, shot him in the
head, inhicting fatal wound. Pub
lie opinion there was very strong
against Moore, and iustifes his mnr,
dcrer.
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Never since the establishment of
the second French Empire has the
Government adopted so despotic
measures against the press as it does
at present. All the Paris papers
which have received subscriptions
for the erection of q monument of
Baudin, the Republican deputy who
lost bis life III defending the Repub-
nc against the coup d'etat, are being
heavily fined. There is no country
IN Europe which has at present
equally odious press laws, except
perhaps Russia and Turkey.
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MRs. Hammer BEEcHIERI srowE

MRs. HARRIET BEEcHER SrowE
CoNyERrED.-We hear from Floride
that Mrs. Beecher Stowe, the author
ess OF "Uncle Toms Cabin" who a
year or two ago bought place on the
St. johns River, near Jacksonville.
says she wants to live long enough to
write another book to correct the mis-
takes of "Uncle Tom." and show
that great blunder was committed
when slavery was abolished. From
original condition of sentimental at
tachment to the negro, she has lapsed
into state of unconquerable dislike
and aversion. She will not have them
about her, either indoors or out.
She turned them all off her place,
and allows no one with black skin
to approach her. We are told that
On acquaintance of ours sought to
send her message by n black stew
ardess on board steamboat, but she
refused to allow the negro to ap-
proach her. Her mind, as we have
been credibly informed, is very much
infamed against the negro; and this,
probably. from comparing their effi-
cheney and aptitude as laborers and
servants with that of the Northern
whites. Her fancy picture of the
African has been spoiled, and her
sentimental affection has turned, in
consequence, to violent aversion.
Like Squeers, the milk of human
sympathy in her bosom has all turned
to curds and whey.
Macon (Ga. J telegraph.
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The undivided half interest in the
Mills House, situated at the sontb-
west corner of Queen and Meeting
streets, Charleston, was Knocked
down to Messrs. Cohen, Hanckel {,
Co.. they being the highest bidders.
Tor $50. 200. The terms of the sale
being one.third cash, the balence in
two years.
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mr. dug8lnS reminds our readers,
this morning, that he is still agent
for the old .AGtna Fire Insurance
Company, of Hartford, Connecticut.
If age is an indication of reliability,
the Htna can put in a strong claim.
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UNITED STATES CouRr--District
of South Carolina, sitting at Colum-
bia. November Term, 1868, Hon.
George S. Bryan, District Judge,
presiding. Wednesday, 2d of De
cember, 1868. The Court was open
ed at 10 O'Clock q. m. Juries No.
and We're organized in consequence
of excused jurors.
After the call of the jury, Hon. D.
L. Corbin, District Attorney, arose,
and announced the death of the Hon.
George w. Williams, of York, in a
most feeling and pathetic manner.
Samuel ?. Hamilton, ESQ.,, of
Chester, then offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which
were seconded by James D. Trade
we'll, Esq, and ordered by the Court
to be recorded in tho journal of the
Court, after touching and eloquent
tributes had been paid to the de.
ceased, by the following members of
the bar and the Judge, (Hon. George
S. Bryan viz: S. P. Hamilton, ESQ,
r. w. Fickling, Esq, Samuel w.
Melton, ESQ, Hon. Charles H. ST.
monton and Hon. James D. Trade
we'll:
Whereas. we have received this
morning the mournful intelligence of
the death of George W. Williams,
Esq, one of the oldest and most
prominent members of the bar of
South Carolina. In the midst of his
usefulness-in the full tide of large
practice; whilst in active attendance
in this Court, the message of death
came to him suddenly, with scarce
warming, and the largo place he filled
in the profession and in the State,
has been made vacant It is becom-
ing at all times that the Court and
the bar should give expression to
their sorrow, when death enters into
the profession-especially in this
case, when one of our brethren has
been stricken down by our very side,
with the harness of life's battle upon
him.
George w. Williams, ESQ.,, was n
native of Lancaster, in this State, :,
and received his education in our
State institution. Called early to the !,
bar, he soon acquired an extensive
practice, and by his profound learn
ing. high character and eminent pro-
fessional ability, won for himself.
place in the first rank of our profes-
SION. A citizen of extensive useful
ness, he was repeatedly called by the
popular voice to represent the Dis
trict of York, in the State Legisla-
ture; and not long before his death,
was elected to place on the bench:
his professional engagements having
prevented him from accepting this
high honor, he was devoting him
self to his large and important prac-
tlce, when his heart was chilled:bv
the hand of death.
Resolred, That it is with deep sor-
row the Court and his brethren of the
bar receive the announcement of the
death of George w. Williams, OF
York.
ReSolced, That in him South Caro-
lima has lost one of her truest sons.
and the bar of South Carolina one of
its brightest ornaments.
Resolced, That in respect to his
memory, this Court do now adjourn,
and that copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family of the deceased.
The Court then adjourned till to-
morrow, 10 o'clock a. m.
MAI, ARRANGENENTs The most
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Eooa1 1tenos.

The annual meeting Of the Colum-
bia and Augusta Railroad Company
will be held this dey, IN Carolina
Hall. A train load of stockholders
and visitors may be expected at i
o'clock this morning-instead of yes
terday, as accidentally announced.
Another pleasant evening at Caro-
lima Hall. Good things, in the way
of eatables and drinkables were dis
pensed freely. The fair has been so
successful, that the ladies have con-
cluded to continue it this evening.
The Little Corporal, "an original
magazine for boys and girls, and for
olderpeop who have young hearts,"
is capital publication. 1t is edited
by individuals fully competant to the
business, and is published in Chicago,
at 81 year.
CRY OFFICERS. The following ad-
ditional officers were elected, yester-
day afternoon, by the City Council:
City Attorney--John T. Rhett;
City Surveyor-G. t. Berg; City
Printer-J. A. Selby; Assistant Po-
llcemen-T. M. Altee, NJ. Grinstead,
j. B. Pollock, F. II. Gurley, S.
Strickland, J. d. Duncan, T. W.
Berry, o. B. Bates, G.. Hussung,
Hugh McErone, Jr., John Glaze,
Michael Allen.
The Southern Presbyterian Recier,
for October, is before us. 1t is pub
lished quarterly, in Columbia, by an
association of ministers. The fol-
lowing is the table of contents: The
History of the Spiritual Kingdom;
the Attitude of the Ancient Mind
with respect to Truth; the Scriptu-
raj and Divine Right fer Using Me-
chanical as we'll as Vocal Instruments
i'll the Worship of God; the Great
Commission; Critical Notices
SUPREME CoURT.-This Court met
at II A. nj. Present-Associate JUS
tices Willard and Hoge.
The case of the Phoenix Fire In
surance Company, of Brooklyn, L.
l., ads. Charles Madsen, was argued.
William Whaley for motion, Runkle,
King, Simonton, contra.
AT 3 p. NJ, on motion of w. T..
Hutson, it was ordered that the Court
do now adjourn, in respect to the
memory of Mr.. G.. w. Williams, who
died i'll this city this morning.
The party of gentlemen from Ma
ryland and Pennsylvania, to whom
reference has several times been
made recently-who are on q tour of
land inspection through several of
the Southern States-will arrive here
this afternoon, about 5 o'clock, on
ChO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tIliu ONcf tllo
Charlotte Railroad. They will be
received at the depot by a number
of our citizens, aud will be quartered
at Nickerson's. The party numbers
twenty-five. 1t is expected that they
will 60 on an excursion over the
Greenville Railroad in a day or two.
SUDDEN DEATH. C. W. Williams,
Esq, of York, who has been stopping
several days at Nickerson's, in at
tendance upon the United States Cir
cult Court, died very suddenly, yes
terday morning, at IN early hour.
He had been complaining of feeling
unwell the day before, and on Tues
day night, when asked by u friend to
sign paper, called attention to the
fact of his hand shaking to such an
extent, as to affect his penmanship.
He leaves large family. Mr.. Will
liams was an eminent lawyer, and
meeting of the bar was held yester-
day, and feeling tributes to his me-
mory were pronounced by several
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BURGLARIoUs ATTEMPT. On Satur-
day night an attempt was made to
enter the store-room of Mr.. z. 1.
White. The rascal had previously
stolen his safe key, and on the night
named tried, by boring the main en-
trance door, to enter and mako q
haul. The attempt was made abor-
tive, however, by the thief becoming
alarmed. Subsequently, through
fear of punishment, the safe key was
returned. The would burglar is
freedman. .-Ne,rJeyry Herald.
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CALL QUIET ON THE PoToMAc. -
The office-seekers, and even the
newsmongers, seem to have dropped
Gen. Grant as q hopeless case.
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The New York Hospital, on Broad
way and Church street, is to be torn
down, Gnd the grounds leased for
$14O, 900 annually. The hospital will
be re-erected ut Bloomingdale.
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There has been nothing but con-
fusion and difficulty in all the public
works carried on by the Government
since the passage Of the eight-hour
law at the last session of Congress.
Mr.. Mullett, the Supervising Archi-
tect of the Treasury Department, in
his recent report, says it is matter
of no personal consequence to him,
whether mechanics and laborers work
eight or ten hours; but, at the same
time, he says the progress of the
buildings under his charge has been
seriously embarrassed by the adop-
tion of the eight-hour system on Go
vernment works. Attorney General
Evarts has forwarded to the Presi-
dent his opinion upon the operation
of the eight.hour law in regard to
the compensation Of employees. He
says the Law being silent upon the
subject Of compensation, Govern
ment officials are at liberty to use
their discretion in the matter; but
that the law of equality, which here
tofore regulated the wages of Go
vernment employees, requires that
they shall receive the same compen-
sation for tho same labor as is paid in
private establishments in the vicini-
ty. The law of 1868 does not fix the
rates of wages, nor does it require
the Government to pay ten hours
wages for eight hours work. If citi-
zens adopt such course, Govern
ment must do the same; but rs the
law now stands, it is left to the op-
ton of Government officers to pay
the same wages as when the men
worked ten hours day, or to reduce
the compensation in proportion to
the reduction in the hours of labor.
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The Newport Daily Ne,cs tells of Il
singular shooting affray which occur
red in that city, on Wednesday last,
and in which Mrs. General Hazard.
of that place, played q prominent
part. 1t seems that the lady had
some difficulty with colored man
in her employ, and as the man was
not obedient to her orders. she took
pistol and fired, it is said, three
shots at him, hitting him in the leg
and thigh, and wounding him Sc
verely.
The venerable jacob Barker, yes
terday, received his final discharge in
bankruptcy from all liabilities, which,
according to his amended schedule,
exceeded in amount $50O,OOO. AL
though due notice had been served
upon the creditors, there was no op-
position made to the discharge. Mr..
Barker, though in his eighty sixth
year, is still hale and hearty, and in
tends, we believe, to enter again into
the busy whirl of commercial life.
lNe,c Orleans Picayune, 26M.
The BENCH AND THE PRESS. The
New York Times states that the grand
Jury, in that city, in response to
Judge Barnard's charge, few days
since, has found an Indictment
against the editor of the Times for
having ibeled the Judge in some of
its comments on his action in the
Erie Railway cases.
NEGRO HUNG.-Last Friday, a
white girl named Kennedy, while
passing through the woods, near
Memphis, Tenn, was seized on by u
negro and horribly violated. The
next morning he was found by citi-
zens, identified by the child, taken
to the scene of violence, and hung.
The Democrats of Yazoo City,
Mississippi, have established q school
for the children of colored men who
voted the Democratic ticket.
A statue of Alexander Hamilton,
ordered by Congress, has been placed
in the rotunda of the Capitol, at
Washington.
A colored woman, named Rachel
Drewey, died in the city of Ports
mouth, on Friday last, aged 116
years.
A Philadelphia burglar feasted SO
extravagantly in a house which he
had entered, that he couldn't get out
of the hole he had cut in the door.
The Catholic converts in Cochin
China are being frightfully persecut-
ed by the heathen authorities.
Norman Mcleod, of Clio, South
Carolina, has received a patent for
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Gen. Grants report to the Score

Gen. Grants report to the Score
tary of War is brief, but contains
weighty suggestions. He earnestly
renews his recommendation that the
control of the Indians be transferred
to the War Department, and depre-
Gates, while the Indian war lasts, any
general legislation for the further
reduction of the army. Both ques-
tions will probably come before Con-
gress soon after it assemblies, and
General Grants opinions and recon-
mendations will be received with the
respect to which they are entitled.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post
Office open during the week from S1k
q. m. to 6 p. m. On Sundays, from
4 to 5 p. m.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at s D. IN. and
close at So p. m. Charleston night
mail open 80 a. m., close ~ p. m.
Northern-Open for delivery at
81 Il. M, closes at 2.45 p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery 5
p. m.. closes at S11a p. m.
FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING.-We
have just added fast card press-of
the Degener & Weller patcnt-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 os
book and job printing, are invited to
coll and examine samples and prices.
Cards printed ut shortest notice, and
at prices varying from So to so per
thousand.
NE" ADVERTISEMENTS Special at
tention is called to the following ad-
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning:
George Huggins-Insurance
ID. O. PeiXotto & Son-Flour.
10. & G. D. Hope-Cranberries.
Fisher & Lowrance-Seed Oats, DC.
E. Poilard-Fire Crackers, &c.
Meeting Burns Club.
P. Cantwell-Pig Hams, &c.
Meeting Stockholders.
Dr. Finnegan's Quack's Delight.
Call at Kraft's Bakery.
Extra Meeting Acacia Lodge.