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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-29
.IMpoRTANT INTERVIEW BETwEEN l
iGKN. RosrNoRANz AND GEN. Lrr.-A

IMPORTANT INTERVIEW BETwEEN
GKN. RosRNoRANz AND GEN. LEA
correspondent of the Richmond
TEhig, writing from the White Sui
phhr Syringe, on the 22d inst. !, gives
what purports to be the substance of
an Interview between Gems. Rosen-
cranz and Lee. The writer says:
~ - ssl4eeiiii 9 eiii. Rosencranz, who is q very
fluent talker. and who expresses his
opinions with soldierly want of re-
serve, ss your correspondents kno ows,
said that there were many hon est.
well-meaning men in the North and
West. who have been led to believe,
by the Misrepresentation of the
Southern correspondents of The radi-
cal press, as we'll az by the speeches
of the leaders of that party, that the
people of the South are just as hos
tile to the Union now as during the
war, and as much embittered against
the Northern people as they were
when both were in arms; that they
hate the negroes with deadly hate
because they have been freed, and
but for the strong arm of the mill
tary would reduce them to state of
practical slavery, and perpetrate all
manner of outrages upon them. He
proposed, therefore, that the general
officers of the Confederate army,
representing as they do the yalor,
the chivalry and the truth of the
South. unite and lay before the
Northern people, in tangible form
that cannot be disputed, the true
state of the feeling as he had found
it everywhere in his travels South.
General Lee denied that the peo-
pie of the South are inimical to the
Union. This is their universal senti-
ment as far as lie has been able to
ascertain it, and his opportunities
have been many, from frequent con-
versations and extensive correspond
ence with representative persons in
all parts of the South. AS to their
animosity to the negro, nothing
could be further from the fact, and
why should there be? Said he, there
is no rivalry between the races, but q
reciprocal interest growing out of the
fact that each is dependent upon the
other to great extent-one needing
employment and the other employees.
Apart from this, they had been reared
together, and there is q natural affec-
ton and sympathy between them.
"Gen. Lee gave his cordial approval
to the patriotic object which General
Rosencranz has in view, and is SO
zealously prosecuting"
General r. had subsequently q
similar interview with the Hon. A.
H. II. Stuart and the Hon. A. H.
Stephens. The correspondent of the
Wing adds:
'No plan has yet been decided
upon; but it is probable that some
distinguished gentlemen known to
the whole country, will be requested
to prepare paper in accordance with
the suggestion of Gen. Rosencranz,
which shall set forth clearly and fully
the real state of feeling now existing
in the South. This will be printed
and forwarded to all the general
officers of the Confederate army, and
such representative Southern states
men as it is deemed desirable should
sign it, for their signatures. At the
same time they will be requested to
add such comments as they may
think proper"
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A New P1AN.-A certain clergy
man has adopted a novel plan for
raising money in his church. Instead
of the old and disagreeable fashion
of pulpit begging, he let's the Lord
prefer the request for money in the
very words of divine inspiration. To.
this end envelopes to receive the con-
tributions are placed in every pew,
and on them are printed such scrip
tural texts as these: "Give and it.
shall be given unto you;" "Cast thy
bread upon the waters;" "He that
soweth sparingly y "Charge them
that are rich" etc. 4
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ai One of the finest plantations on
the Arkansas River recently sold for
five cents per acre. s srt rlfs;
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EoSaI ITe1aaS. /.
PosrpoNEarENr or IEoruRE-Ol

PosTPoNEsrENT OF LECTURE.
account Of the inciemeney of the
weather, yesterday evening, Right
Rev, Bishop Persico's lecture, for the
benefit Of the Eadies' Industrial AS
sociation, has been postponed until
this evening, at 8 o'clock. The lec-
ture, will be delivered, as per previous
notice, in Carolina Hall. Subject
Theradical change introduced by Chris
ianity into the aoorld as beneficial to Tie
individual, bit more specially so to
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-29

VIC metuDeIS w StbCe tHdl u meeting
of the Estate Central Club" will be
held in this city, on Tuesday next,
the 1st of September. 1t is impor-
tant that every District should be
ropresented. z
What the citizens of this State are
subjected to under the present Co.
vernment, may be learned from the
fact that the so-called Legislature
passed q bill on Wednesday, the 10Th
instant, to repeal the charter OF the
town of Hamburg. That such
measure should be proposed, without
consultation with the town authoriA
ties, would lead the people of the
State to suppose that they had vio-
lated the charter, or were not able to
conduct municipal affairs in proper
manner; but this, we are assured, is
not the case. On the contrary, it
may be stated, that such charges
have not been made; but the military
COMMUNICATIONS. Sickles and
Canby-did not, in any manner, in
terfere with the government of the
town, nor with the present Council,
which was elected in February, 1867.
The State Legislature gave o perpe-
tual charter, in the year 1885. That
such q charter should be annulled by
another Legislature, without consult
ing the people. or showing that there
was sufficient cause, is peculiarly
aggravating. A correspondent in
Hamburg advises the people ofother'
towns and cities to be on their guard.
Hamburg was once a prosperous
place; the bank was as sound as any
in the State; but through freshets
and fires has lost great deal of pro-
perty. 1t is essential that the people
should have municipal government,
when large city like Augusta is SO
near, in order to protect the citizens
from rowdyism and incendiaryism-
which might be perpetrated with i'm
punity if there was no authority to
check it.
There are other considerations
which. it is unnecessary to specify.
This uncalled-for action, on the part
of the Legislature, is deprecated by
the thinking portion of the commu-
nifty.
We learn that petition has been
sent to the acting Governor, signed
by nearly all the white inhabitants
of the town, to veto the bill to repeal
the charter of the town of Hamburg.
1t is asserted that freedman by the
name of S. j. Lee, who is now o
member of the so-called Legislature,
was the originator of the charter bu-
siness.
The spots now visible on the sun.
are said by astronomers to be large
enough to cover two bodies the size
of the earth. Tremendous.
J-N-- - w
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post
Office open during the week from 81
a. m. to Z p. m, On Sundays, from
4 to 5 p. m.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at AZ p. M, and
close at ST p. m. Charleston night
mail open 8 4 a. M, close AZ pm. S
Northern-Open for delivery at
8j5 a. M, closes at 2. 45 p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery511a
p. m., closes at SO p. m. IL, ...-,,
New ADVERTISEMENTS Special at
tention is called to the following ad-
vertisements, published for the first
time this morning: rsa
Mrs. 3. E. Levy-School Notice.
Fisher & Lowrance-Seed Rye, &c. ,,
Meeting Typographical Union. s
I. Sulzbacher-Come One.
Hugh S. Thompson-School.
James S. Chambers-Corn, &c, . /,
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The Abbeville Press, in giving an
account of the mass meeting Mt An
derson, on the 10th, speaks as fol-
lows of Col. Thomas, the Elector
from this District:
"a "Col. J. P. Thomas, of Columbia,
the pioneer of the Democratic move
ment in this State, and the Elector
for the State at large, was next called
upon, and responded in an earnest
and eloquent speech. Col. Thomas
has much of the orator about him.
A clear, full musical voice, IL culti-
waited and graceful delivery, and an
ornate fgurative style, set off to ad-
vantage the clear statement and the
logical argument. He commenced
with beautiful allusion to those
stirring duties and engrossing inter
ests, in the spirit of which, and in
behalf of which, he came as the ad-
vocate of the Democratic party. He
urged, with great force, the necessity
of re.organizing labor at the South,
and developing its industrial and ma
terial interests, agricultural, mecha-
nical, manufacturing and CONNER
cial; and, as indispensable to this,
the redemption of the country from
radical misrlle, and the establish
mont of the Government once moro
upon those sound principles of con-
stitutional liberty which are embo-
died IN the Democratic platform.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-29

RAILROAD ACCIDENT. On Thurs
day morning, culvert on the Co
lumbia branch of the South Carolina
Railroad, about thirty-five miles from
this city, at the True Blue plantq-
tion, was washed away, together with
some sixty feet of the track. The
break was discovered before the trains
approached the spot. The trains re-
mained on either side, and passengers
and freight were exchanged with but
a slight detention. The damage has
been repaired.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-29

The fifty-fifth anniversary Of Per-
ry's victory will be celebrated at Put.
in-Bay, by the following survivors,
on the 10th of September: Usher
Parsons, Surgeon, and the onlyliving
commissioned officer of the Aag-ship
Lawrence; Stephen Champlin, COM
,mander OF the Ariel, who fred the
first and the last gun in the memor-
able battle, now of Buffalo, My;
Johu Norris, of the Caledonia, now
of Petersburg, Ky.; and DR.. w. IT.
Talliaferro, of the Somers, now of
Cincinnati. Others are expected to
be present. '"f'~ .....-
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DEATH OF AN OLD C1TIzEN.-We
are called upon to announce the
death of an old and universally re-
spected man, and native of Column
bia, Mr.. Aaron Miles, who for many
years has followed the occupation of
tailor. Mr.. Miles was in his seven
ty-second year, and had, with the
exception of about fifteen years, we
believe, resided in Columbia. His
disease was consumption, which con-
fined him to his bed for many
months. He was regular in his
habits, prompt in his business en-
gagements, and q consistent member
of the Methodist Church We have
frequently heard the old gentleman
say, that he recollected perfectly
well, when the spot upon which the
Picnic Office now stands, was o
swamp. In fact, he remembered Co.
lumbia when she was in her infancy.
He leaves q number of children
and grandchildren. Mr.. Miles was,
we believe, the oldest native residing
in Columbia at the time of his death.
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LETTER FROM GEN. GRANT-THE
ENEMY BECOMING PAN1c-STRUoK!--
The Washington Eepress learns that
General Grant, alarmed at the revo-
luton going on in the public mind,
end hoping to mollify deserting
public opinion, will soon come out
in letter, assuming a conservative
position. Too late, General! You
have been weighed in the balance
and found wanting. And no late-in-
the-day repentance Of past blunders,
no repudiation of bad associates, en- n
save you and your party from the
wrath OF the people!
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We have been requested by one Of
the members to state that meeting
of the Estate Central Club" will be
held in this city, on Tuesday next,
the 1st OF September. 1t is impor-
tant that every District should be
represented. Z
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-29

The spots now visible on the sun
are said by astronomers to be large
enough to cover two bodies the size
of the earth. Tremendous.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
% and 3unlur.
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D,dA't = osssr NO such Fesl,n.

Deacon Shines was an austere man, who
followed oystering, and was of the hard
shell persuasion. The deacon "allus made
it pint" to tell his customers that the
money which he received for listers" did
not belong to him. "The good Father
made the isters," said the deacon, "and
the money is his'n; I'm only q stooart." +"
They do say the deacon had way of get
ting about ten cents more on hundred by
his peculiar method Of doing business for
somebody else. One Sunday morning the
old fellow was tearing round from house to
house, with q suspicious bit Of currency in
his hand, and more than q suspicion Of
rage in his face. Some one had given
him bad fifty cents, and he wasn't GO
in to meetin' ttll that are was fixed up
"Why, deaeon," said one of his custom
ers, whom he had tackled about it, "what't
the odds? what need you care? tisn't
yours, you know; you are only steward
it isn't your loss" The deacon shifted
his shoulder, walked to the door, unship.
ped his quid, and said: "Yaas, that's so
but if you think that I'm agoin' to stand
by and see the Lord cheated out of fifty
cents, you're mistaken. Idon't foster M
such feeIia' r.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
III. Richmond ChamberIaine.
MIDDLETOWN, DEL.

MIDDLETowN, DEL,
nEALER in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals and
- Patent Medicines. Fancy and Toilet Arti-
clcs, Sponges, Brushes, Perfumery and Soaps.
Pure Wines and Liquors for medicinal use.
Lamps, Lamp Fixtures, Shades, Wicks, Clean
ers, &c. The latest improvements in Burners and
Chimneys.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully compounded
and orders answered with care and despatch
Physicians and Farmers will find our stock of
Medicines complete, warranted genuine and of the
best qnality.
Cigars and Tobacco of the best Baltimore man.
ufacture.
Store-Maine Street, opposite Davis Hotel
January 1S-ly
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
628 HOOP SKIRTS, 628

W7ILLIAM T. Hopkins Gown make o
w "Keystone Skirts" are the best and cheap
est Low Priced Hoop Skirts in the market. Trail
Skirts, rs springs, 81 90; 80 springs 81 20; and
40 springs $.45. Plain Skirts tapes, 20 springs,
80 cents; 25 springs, 95 cents 80 springs, 81 is;
and 30 springs, $l.25. Warranted in every respect
Our OWN make of Union Skirts, Eleven Tape
Trails, from 20 to so springs, $l.2O to $3.50.
Plain, Six Tapes, 20 to so springs, from 95 cents
to 81 90. These Skirts are better than those sold
by other establishments as first class goods, and
at much lower prices.
Our OWN make of Champion Skirts are in every
way superior to all other Hoop Skirts before the
public, and only have to be examined or worn to
convince every one Of the fact Manufactured of
the best linen-fnished English Steel Springs,
very superior tapes, and the style of the metallic
fastenings and manner of securing them surpass
for durability and excellence any other Skirt in
this country, and are lighter, more elastic, will
wear longer, give more satisfaction, and are real
ly cheaper than all others. Every lady should
| try them. They are being sold extensively by
Merchants throughout this and the adjoining
states, at very moderate prices. If you want the
best ask for " Hopkins Champion Skirt" If
you do not find them, get the merchant with
| whom you deal to order them for you, or come
| or send direct to us. Merchants will find our
different grades of Skirts exactly what they need
and we especially invite them to call and examine
our extensive assortment, or send for Wholesale
| Price List.
To be had at Retail at Mandatory, and of the
Retail Trade generally, and at Wholesale of the
Manufacturer only, to whom all orders should be
addressed. Mandatory and Salesroom, 62s
ARCH STREET, between 9Th and 7th streets,
| Philadelphia. WIN, T. HOPKINS.
March l4-4m
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
MIDDLETOWN HOTEL.
L.. II. DAVIS, Proprietor.

WIS wcll-known and popular establishment
l. is still the favorite resort of the travelling
public. The proprietor spares no pains to insure
the comfort of his guests. A well-furnished Ia
BILE, the choicest brands of LIQUORS, CIGARS
and TOBACCO; his acknowledged experience as
an abundant caterer, combined with attentive
walters reliable hostlers and moderate charges,
will, he feels assured, secure to him continu-
ance of the liberal patronage of the public.
ES~HORSES AND MULES are always to be
found on sale at his Stables, during the proper
season; and persons in want of such stock can
readily supply themselves on accommodating
terms. Jan. 4-6mo.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
DENTISTRY.
DIR. MUSGROVE.
DENTIST,
ELKTON, MARYLAND.

nFFlCE-Opposite the Presbyterian Church.
~ Teeth Extracted without Pain by the use of
NITROUS OXIDE Gas; or by the latest improvement
Ether.
This Narcotic Spray is used where sensitive
teeth are to be excavated preparatory to filling,
Also, for PAINLESS removal of the Dental Pulp.
and for minor surgical operations
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted, from one to
a full set.
Persons from distance desiring protracted
operations will please notify by mail, or other
wise, thereby saving disappointment and loss Of
time.
Tooth Powder and Mouth Wash keptconstautly
on hand also, DR.. J. D. Whites Dentine.
THOMAS H. MUSGROVE, D. D. 8,
Ekton, Nd, January ls, ls6s-ly
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
BENJAMIN Il. MAY.
COMMISSION MERCHANT,

No. 70 South Sreet, opposite the Corn Exchange,
BALTIMORE, MD.
TNIIE subscriber, having been at the head of the
l. State Grain Office, in the city of Baltimore,
for the last five years, thereby having acquired
considerable experience in the Grain Trade, and
now engaged in a General Commission Business,
would respectfully solicit share of patronage
from Agrculturists and Forwarders of Grain and
Produce to the city Such consignments will at
all times be attended to with promptness and
accuracy, and returns of the highest prices made.
AUTHORIZED REFERENCES:
Ex-Governor Bradford, of Maryland,
Col. Il. Ii. Webster, Collector of Baltimore.
Gen. Edward Shriver, Postmaster, of Baltimore
Hon. John NJ. Frazier, Baltimore. l
Hon. Hiram Mccullough, NJ. c., Of Cecil county.
Hon. Alexander Evans, of
Hon. George Vicekers, of Kent
Col. Edwin Wilkins, of /" {"
Col. James Wallace, of Dorchester
DR.. Francis P. Phelps, of "
Col. VIM. H. Purnell of Worcester
Hon. Alfred Spates, of Allegany
John V. l.. Eindlay, Esq, of Washington "
Messrs. Clabaugh h Harris, of Carroll "
Hon. G. Fred. Maddox of st. Mary's
Hon. Richard Mackall, of Calvert
H. Vanderford, Esq, Middletown Delaware.
January A. lS68-6m
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
3 ltlstt Aoetrp.
! SON WHITE.


By y. g. SHEPHERD.
Half way ripe 10 the wavy wheat, ~
Abroad in the aeld. where 4 stands breast high;
Sott as whisper and strangely sweet, ,ME a.
aBob whitein
Hark who Is IT, the voice hearf
Calling aloud In the tall grain near .t NJ tPa
"Bob Whitei" x
Hotter each day grows The warm June sun,
A shade more purple the sky's deep blue,
And the bright June roses have just begun
To sprinkle thelk ieayes with an ashen hue;
"Bob whiteln
There It is calling, sgain and again,
sWes. and oIasr hc@ ne s@Ses grain
"whAt does that little bird say, my soni"
The father asks of his fair hatred boy
whers over the porch the wild vines run,
And the hummins bee 4 Ryg%gr; wS S hs song Of Joy,
Sounding aloud Oh the voice draws nigh,
And The innocent lips Of he child reply,
HBob whiteI"
One shrill note and whirr Of wings,
Away In a mouent, nying low
As over the loose wall lightly springs
The farmer lad With his rake and hoe;
aBob whitei'
Whistles the boy, while his big black eyes
Follows the flock wherever It files
"Bob whitei"
A soft, sleek coat pf darkish brown,
And spsekled waistcoat Of lighter shade,
Passing 10 white where II reaches down,
With 0'se'he' g caissSrs asaS Ms,..y s5inIy madei
This II he whom We hear repeat,
All day long In the ripening wheat
"Bob whitei"
Two half circles around the throat,
One pale streak on his lordships's crown,
And all over the hack of his Quaker coat
Paler streaks Of yelowsh brown;
"Bob Whitetn
This il he Who fattens and thrives,
Down in the wheat where he calls TO his wives
s "Bob Whitei"
famous Mormon Is he, I'm told,
Full Of love for the softer sex;
With heart like an eagles, quick and bold,
And spirit fiery and easy % vex;
Is It his own or auother's name
That he keeps repeating always the same
"Bob Whitel"
few dried leaves and some bits Of hay
Under tuft Of theltering grass;
Hid In n hollow out Of the way,
Where only BY dhaass /, : tSSs $,,. nay pass
Thus he calls now the nest is made
Thus he will cali till the eggs are iaidi
"Bob Whitei"
Yellowish Shi,e dc britsie shsli,
speckled NifA brown like his own little breast,
Watched, and tended, and guarded well,
~-'e aBob Whitei''
Far less frequent, ind somewhat dry,
The voice q our ffieHd las as the @s:l days go by,
smart young FELLOW, his son and heir,
Ready at once from the nest to roam
Little Of trouble and little Of care
Brings the boy 10 the mother at home;
Bob Whitein
Almost silenced the once clear tone,
Now that the season Of love Is flown,
"Bob Whitei"
There Is the grass whore the dew hangs damp,
Ever watchful Oh any harm,
Back TO back in a circular camp,
Ready to rise at the least alarm
aBob whiteip
Sits from the time the twilight falls,
All through the night, while no shrili throat calls
bga 3 "Bob Whitei"
Byand-by when summer Is dead,
And the glowing hand Of autumn weaves
Gorgeous patterns Of purple and red,
With gold and brown in the orchards leaves:-
u g Bob Whitel"
Down in the stubhIe piping low
No longer shall eall as the bright days go
"Bob Whitel"
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20

BRIGHT EYEs.-A young man called on
some ladies one evening, and staying rath-
er late, one of the party gave him gentle
hint to go, Said she, "do you know how
to have bright eyes I" "No, Miss" was
his reply, twill you tell me2" "Yes," !"
said she, "close them early and open them
early" The young man took the hint and
left.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20

We recollect hearing of two New York
ladies, one of whom was an attendant at
the aristocratic Grace Church, and the other
at the humber st. PauPs; that the for
mer one, one Sunday morning, sent re-
quest to the latter that she would 10 to
church with her; to which her friend re.
piled that she would behappy to do SO, on.
ly she was dressed for st. Paups Chris
ttoa Era.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20

A juror having applied to the Judge to be
excused from serving on account Of deaf
ness, the judge said Gould you hear my
charge to the jury, sir?'' "Yes, 1 heard
your honor's charge" said the juror, "but
couldn't make any sense out of it," He
was excused.
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20

Celibacy," "says DR.. Franklin. great
ly lessons mans value. An odd volume
Of set of books bears not the value of its
proportion to the set. What think you
Of an odd half pair of scissors? II can't
well cut anything; il may possibly serve
to scrape trencher."
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20

II wish you would give me that gold
ring on your finger" said village dandy
to country girl, " for it resembles the
duration of my love for you-it has no
end" &" Excuse me, sir" she said, 81
choose to keep it, for it is like my love
for you-it has no beginning"
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
GOLD MEDAL PIANOS
AND PARLOR ORGANS.
sTIEFs PIANos,-THE BEST NOW MAD1

STIEF'S PIANOS,-THE BEST NOW MADE.
C0LD MEDAL for the best Pianos manufac-
~ tured has been awarded for the wear 1867
TO CHARLES NJ. STlEFF examined and pronoun-
ccd by the best Professors in Baltimore to be the
BEST PIANOS, and were in competition with
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York Pianos.
Stietf's Pianos contain improvements that are
not to be in other instruments, and are all made
at his extensive Factory and out of the best sea-
sOned material, and warranted for five years
Call and examine for yourselves. They are
sold at lower prices than any other house.
SECOND HAND PIANOS from $50 to $500.
Also, PARLOR ORGANS for sale cheap at
STlEFF'S,
No. North Liberty Street
January a, ls6s Baltimore
Middletown transcript., 1868-06-20
PLASTIC SLATE ROOFING,

TMPERV1OUS TO WATER AND STEAM AND pRR-
l. FEcTLY FIRE PRooF. Forming solid sheet of
Slate, without seam or joint large as the surface
covered. Light, durable and cheap. Send for a
pamphlet giving full particulars.
Orders for roofing promptly attended to.
ROBERT ATKINSON,
No. West Fourth st. Wilmington, Del.
April 4-3m