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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

THE Quo WARRANro CASE. The
hearing of this case was resumed yes
terday morning, at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Tradewell commenced his ar
gument, which was strictly in reply
to the written argument of Mr.. Cham
berlain, yesterday. He reviewed in q
most satisfactory, able and eloquent
manner every position advanced by
thegentleman representing the State.
He said that his position in the argu-
ment, was strictly to reply to Mr..
Chamberlain; and having done this,
he would turn the argument over to
his friend, Mr.. Tickling. This gen.
tleman followed at great length, re-
viewing the whole case and the ac-
tion of the Government and Con-
gress; and the law and the reasons of
the law as applicable to the issue pre-
sented in the case; he was very hard
on some of those high in authority,
and was occasionally interrupted by
the Court, and reminded that private
character and motives could not be
impeached before this Court. Mr..
Tickling said he did not mean to go
beyond bounds, but he intended to
say whatever was necessary, in his
opinion, to the case. To give the
points of the argument, cannot now
be attempted. Mr.. Chamberlain re-
piled at some length, and the argu-
ment closed at 3 o'clock. If the life
blood of the Reconstruction Acts (so-
called) has not been crushed out of
them in the course of this argument,
ESQ able and so earnest, then we are
no Judge.
The Court gave notice that judg-
ment would be given at 10 o'clock on
Monday morning next. Nobody
doubts what that Judgment will be;
but the public will be curious to hear
the reasons assigned for. it. If not
too long, we shall endeavor to lay it
before our readers. Whatever the
present judgment may be, we hail
with delight the omens that these
Internal Acts will, before long, be
buried in the same grave with old
Thad. Stevens. Then, father, how
truly it may qbe said, "like father,
like offspring" tS44,y !
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14
Local .:Ere.1as.

MIR. Mckenzie received q monster
bog, yesterday, containing large
variety of articles in the sugar line,
which will have tendency to distract
those who are troubled with wha' is
commonly termed ''sweet tooth. :"
There were chocolate creams, crys.
talized fruits, Portuguese almonds,
pistacios, and fancy names without
number. A tasty little box, filled
with these delicate French prepara-
tions, will prove an acceptable pre-
sent to o sweetheart, wife, sister or
cousin. ....
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

MoNEY.-It is currently reported
that the money question is receiving
the serious consideration of the occu-
pants of Janney's Hall. Several
parties who, it was confidently be-
lieved, would ''ante up" have flown
the track. We give this as rumor,
merely. Wonder if the probable
success of the Democrats has any
thing to do with the matter.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

GooD PRICES. The high prices
obtained by Messrs. d. @. Peixotto
& Son for Government horses, at
their auction sale on yesterday, does
not exhibita scarcity of greenbacks
in this market. By-the-way, these
gentlemen advertise sale of dry
goods, boots, shoes, clothing, etc.,
this morning. For particulars, see
their advertisement, under head of
':auction sales"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

HALF-MAsT.-The flag which floats
over Janney's Hall was ut half-mast
yesterday, as token of respect to
the memory of Thad. Stevens, we
suppose. s.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

RoDBERY.-On Wednesday night,
the store Of Thompson Earle, Esq. g,
in the upper part of the city. was
forcibly entered, and quantity of
goods taken, consisting of tobacco,
sugar, powder, shot, blacking, pocket
knives, plates, fourteen boxes of
candles, &c. Chief Radcliffe is after
the thieves. This is the third time
this establishment has been robbed.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

The Ph@nir Weekly Letter Sheet
Prices Current and Market Report
will be issued this (Friday) afternoon.
Those desiring copies, will hand in
their orders as early as practicable.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-08-14

j
Nash introduced bill to authorize
the sale of the Columbia Canal.
Leslie gave notice of bill to. de-
termine and fix the amount of the
official bonds of State and County
officers.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
A communication was received
from the Secretary of State, in re-
sponse to q resolution passed few
days since, showing that the State
now holds %, ,737 acres of land for
non-payment of taxes which have
been definitely returned by the
Sheriffs, and several thousand more
not returned.
A resolution was adopted, appoint
ing Committee Of Five to co-ope-
rate with the committee appointed
by the Senate to inquire and report
about acts of lawlessness done in this
State.
Also, resolution instructing the
Judiciary Committee to report, at as
early day as possible, bill defining
larcenies and the difference between
petty and grand larcenies, and the
limits of the punishments of them
respectively. ply no
McKinlay gave notice of bills to
define and determine the duties to be
performed by County ! Treasurers,
Assessors and Auditors. s4 .aSI&gr. !,
A resolution was adopted, instruct
ing the Judiciary COMMITTEES to report
q bill to define the way in which
divorces may be granted. ~
The bill to repeal the capitation
tax was laid on the table without de-
bate. y Z. - g - 81.
A message was received from the
Governor, announcing that. he had
approved the joint resolutions petit
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21
shonsd me salaries OF CIerGSmcn be
It...r Raised? T. ..-.Hs. U.s.


Numerous instances have come to
our knowledge. recently of clerRymen
who have been incupacltated from
preaching by aRe'or illness. and left In
INDECENT circumstances. Where such
instances exist, of couTss the deserving
clergynenr should be relieved from
their embaTrasSmentS. But the uues J.
ton arises: islthis the whole duty of re-
Iigious people toward the pastors who
devoted II life OF love and labor TO their
spiritual wei fare3 Is 1t right to leave
such men liable to become objects OF
charity? -
( we think not. 1t is not doing as we
would be done by. 1t seems to us that
the salary OF II faithful minister should
be something more than sufficient to
supply his daily needs, so that, like
other prudent men, lie may be enabled
to provide for the support of himsel;
and his family in the time OF his old
age or illness. .H..t .-t
ClerSymen are not compensated, in
most instances, as they deserve 10 be.
We sometimes hear talk of high sala-
ries. But let US ask, what would be n
high salary for such men as Henry
Ward Beeoher, the Rev. DR.. John Hall,
or the Rev. DR.. Tying, when we take
into consideration what sums their
talents would acquire III other profess
kions or Foc9iipns? Does not any man
listen better satisfied to such n minister,
II he feels that the preacher is paid such
salary asto make him independent?
Many u lawyer gets IN u single fee rs
much as the best paid clergyman re-
ceives in whole year. Handsome
salaries to good and able clergy mt u not
only do the recipients good, but it does
tue people good 10 pay them. A sense
OF justice-pOssiDlyr sometimes a feel
ing OF IiberHlity-iS cultivated by do
ing in such n matter as we would be
done by, ruud sharing, not ungenerOus
ly, with those who contribute 30 large
ly To our Improvement, tho good things
Lnat God has given ua. Good mGasure,
pressed down, henpiug full, and run
ming over, is rs appropriate towards
CLERGY men az it IL towards other P,,uple.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

~ ST. Louis dispatch. dated Friday
last says advices from the interior oil
the State show that the Senatorial dues
ton Is'thc leading topic among politi.
clans. and is exciting deep Interest
The country press is fast taking sides,
aud so far % papers have spoken fOI
General Schurz. IL for General Loan,
for Col. Banjnmin, for Col. Gilmore,
for Judge Vailo and l for Van Horn.
Several other papers, among them some
of the most influential in the State. are
known to be In favor of SchurZ, but
they have not announced yet. or Tho
several other persons who are spoken
OF for Senator, Gov. Fletcher, Henry Il
Blow and Judge Krekel have positively
declined to be candidates under any cir.
oumstnnc2s. The struggle in caucns
will be between Schurz and Loan, and
it is pretty we'll ascertained that II ma
Iority ofthe Radical members are in IA
vOr OF SchuTz. There is not much dOubt
about the result. Should there be nc
caucus, and the matter come directly
before the Legislature, then the result
is certain tor SchurZ. The dispatch
from Washington that ii Henderson
consents TO be n candidate, IL Will be as
a Republican, and for the purpose o.
rescuing the party from n clique. OF sell
fishpoliticians,si regarded there rs
good joke.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21
The AInskn corruption.

The Committee on Public Expendi-
lures continued the investigation of the
Alaska scandal Thursday last. Only
two witnesses were examined, namely;
Messrs. Robert j. Walker and W. w
Worden, Private Secretary to the Pres
ident Mr.. Walker testified In snb
stance that in May last Baron StOeckl
tho Russian Minister ut Washington
sent for him and expressed IA desire
that he should give his aid in securing
the appropriation for the purchase Of
Alaska. The Baron at the time seemed
frightened and Respondent OF over re-
ceiving any money for his icberGs. Mr..
Walker refused &c enter his service in
thecapacity of n lobbyist. but agreed &c
act us counsel. Stoeckl accepted his
proposition, and agreed to mako his fec
$50, 900. Mr.. Walker Immediately pre-
pared n pamphlet onithe merits of Alas
ka, and distributed 1t broadcast among
Congressman and the newspaper press
of the country. He also closely
watched the bill while pending Ia
Congress, and wrote almost daily
communications on tho subject which
The GErOuicLci and I1tteLiiyeReer of thai
city very Kindly puiblished.H Vhenthe
bill for the appropriation fairly came
before Congress, Baron StOeckl VOlun-
tAFilY Increased the amount of MIR.
Walkers fee to $23, 600. After the APP
preparation had been secured, MIR.
Walker was paid $26, COO In gold certiii
cafes. Out ofthis snm, the only money
he paid was s., 900 In greenhacks to Mr..
Il. T.. Stanton, his associate counsel y
short time niterwATd, lie Cnlieu on
StoecSl, and said TO hin that TIE ChTOH
iclc NEWSPAPER had ibeen very oblisiDg
and kind in printing his cOmmuuica-
lions and commenting editorially there-
ION, and he thought it should be given
some littie present as a recompeuse.
Walker yniteTward called -oB'Col. For
ney, but that gentleman said that he
had nothing to do with the matter. and
refuse Il TO take the money. Mr.. Walk
er then sought MIR. d. q. Forney, the
publisher of The Chronicle, and paid
him for The Chronicle the amount. Dir.
Wurden testified thar he knew nothing
of the purchase except what had com"
to his knowledgeia as u Journalistic cor
respondent, which he published in the
newspapers with which her'TAs con-
neCied.
Friday the committee. examined X.
]. Hinton, the CORES pondentwho print
eu lne pAIhSIaph wien Ieu ~ ~ ~
ent Investigations Heb testified that he
knew nothing whatever OF the truth OF
the istateuieuph he Ina6eI but had gather
ed up materials for tie Story from va
riuus quarters, and printed 1t as reada-
BILE matter. The Chairman of the COM
mittee has summoned two newspaper
men at their own request, bot, at his
own instance has not even called on
those mentioned in the published list.
The committee gEridny sent Il note 10
MIR. Seward and'tn Mr.. iBodisco, Rus
sian charge D'Atlairrs. informing them
Of the character of the investigation,
aud saying that IL either desired to
make e aIIy statement beTorethe com nit
tee the latter would be glad to receive
it, while of course the whole matter
would be optional with them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21
INC Fature on Mnrpelrs Ferry.

I From HEe tShspeTyistoloyt Register. II
In the House OF Representatives, on
the 10Th inst, Mr.. Garfield. OF Ohio, re-
ported Senate bill authorizing the sale
OF the lands and tenements belonging
to the United States at Harper's Ferry,
which was passed. There Is probably
no position in the whole country which
commands superior water power for
manufacturing purposes, while, ut the
same time, lis geographical position
and railroad connections existing and
In" prospect confer upon IL peculiar
advantages 10 become n great seat OF
| manufacturers. The scenery Mt this
pOint is spoken Of by Mr.. Jefferson MS
perhaps the most kinYulnrly pictures
Que iii America. 1t is situated ut the
junction of the Potomac and Shehan-
doah rivers, seventY-nine miles west Of
ton and thirty from Winchester with
which It Is connected by railroad. The
| name of the place was originally Shen-
nndoah Falls, its present name being
derived from a ferry 'esta blished e long
time ago across the Potomac. where the
river breaks through the Blue Ridge,
at which place IL is about one Thousand
two hundred nIeet in height. 1t Is at
| This grand gateway of the beautiful
Valley of.tNirginia, and amidst what
Mr.. Jefferson terms "monuments OF q
war between rivers and mountains
NnlCn must nhNe NhS cdLbh lASSAA
to its very centre" that oneof tho larg-
est manufacturing centres In America
may yet spring up, ifcapital and enter
prise are employed to avail Of the eX-
traordinary combination OF natural
and artificial advantages advantages
which Harper's Ferry presents to that
end.
With the great railroad through the
valley accomplished, JHarper's Ferry
may become second Lowell. By the
BHltimorei and Ohio Erailrond 1t is al
ready connected with the cities ofithe
central and mort bern Atlantic seaboard,
az we'll as the great West. This valley
road Is to run through the Valley of
Virginia, crossing the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad in Augusta county, there
| by making connection with eastern
and Vest Virginia; crossing James
river canal and feeder in Botetourt and
Rock bridge counties, and tapping the
| Virginia and Tennessee road nearly IN
| the centre, at SAlem,- Roanoke county,
about seventy miles west of Lynch
burg. BY this connection and others
which are contemplated with the whole
system OF south weSteru and southern
| railroads, the cotton from the South
and Southwest can be brought there
and manufactured, drawing "A large
manufacturing population, and by d.
verSiIyipg in u very important manner
the industry of Virginia, will add
greatly to the wealth mud prosperity Of
that State, md especially all the Rdja-
cent country in both Maryland and
Virginia. IT,, -r..+Irrt.l,. I'D. --.a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

Iris generally understood that Com.
missioner Rollins has, in compliance
with the almost universal request OF
Republican members of Congress. re-
linquished his purpose of rendering an
unconditional resignation and will
stand by the resignation OF last July,
conditioned upon the confirmation OF
his successor. He has been persuaded
TO this course by the almost universal
request of the Republican members OF
Congress, and will probably remain in
Office until March, no matter what the
personal sacrifice, unless the President
sends in nomination acceptable to the
Senate, when he will gladly relinGuisl
the place.. ''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

JnHNsON's proposition to rcpudiate
the interest on the public debt hns had
IA happy effect on some OF our legisla-
tive 6nauciers. They That WE'RE ut the
last session and the last election can
vnss arguing that the bonds are Payable
in legal tender notes, mnd were propos-
ing snnguine plans of sealing the inte-
rest by means of funding in new bonds,
payable this time positively aud with
out mental RESERVATION in coin, have
now made haste to declare that by this
declaration of greenback payabllity
they meant that the greenbRcks should
be made redeenableinc COMO demand
heforefany payment nfthe bonds should
be made. This makes the declaration
of greenback payabili;y heavy prOpO-
sition to absorb the mind OF statesmen.
Johuson's demonstration hmSthus rails
ed the morale OF Congress. As soon as
he puts on vice 1t becomes Of SO hate
iuI mein that members hastcn to
diisown all acquaintance with 1t. Tins,
johnson, although not good for preCept,
is useful us an eHatnP!e.-C"., 'n>e.tc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

THREE children in New brunswick
got astrny. Que, girl, was about six
years of nge, the others four and three.
II was wild region, and in wild
weather, and at tho edge of night,
From signs it seems that the six year
old girl soon felt sure that there was no
hope of their being found that night,
and 30 took measures at once for the
safe keeping OF her little ones. Putting
them In the most sheltered nook she
could find, she then stripped away most
OF her own garments to put on them ,
and then:set out to gather dry sea weed
and brush to cover them up in and dc.
fend them, a large quantity ofthis
had been gathered and piled about the
babies into sort of nest, and there
they lay when the people found them,
still alive; but the six year old matron
and martyr lay out on the shore dead
of the cold, beside the last pile of brush
she had been able 10 gather, but wns
not able TO bring in. .-l u 81
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

Two French noblemen, ono distin-
guished General aud the other II Lieu
tenant in the army, and both young,
have entered the monastery OF Char
treuse de GTenoble, situated in the
depth of a forest. The rules OF the. or
der are more severe than those of La
Trappe. "Brother, we must die" is
their only sanitation and conversation
each day. The climate is rigorous.
The only meal pnrtaken of, and in the
evening, is n few ounces OF brend and a
little wine; even in Illness the m 'st
grave, no alteration is made in the die.
tary. The members wear no linen, but,
instead, hair shirts. Duripg the night
they get up TO prayers, and for two
hours they are engaged thereat, pros
trating themselves on their faces on the
cold flags; and these "brothers" who
have been just received were of the
1rdndC momdcrmen on town. Their
motive for this singular net is. un.
known.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

TNsURASCE.-The late terrible dfsos-
ter on The Ohio River, when the steam
ors America and United States were
burned. 1t is stated, will bring up Il
nice point of law for the consideration
of the Courts. After the collision, the
American through the humane impulse
OF her captain, was run up alongside
OF the burning boat United States, and
she too caught IRE and was burned
and the O uestion is raised whether the
policy of Sl30. 600 of insurance against
lire upon the American was not irvali-
dated by this course.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

AN entcrprising butcher in Elizabeth,
X. j., once made great hit by atiixing
to his stand the sigh General Market"
All Elizabeth. made haste to buy meat
OF him, and he was soon on the high
road TO fame and fortune. A brother
butcher, unwilling TO see the business
mOnopolizsd by one man, thereupon
produced a sign bearing the legend
"Major. General Market" The tickle
public Immediately deserted their first
favorIte, and transferred their custom
to his ingenious rival-an impressive
illustration OF the uncertain tenure oil
popular favor, and the mutabiiity OF
human affairs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

The farm of Ex-Governor Wise, in
Princess Anne county, Virginia, so
long held by the government was on
Thursday surrendered to tho owner
The government also. ordered the pay
ment of rent TO the owner of Libby Pris-
on for wears use OF II.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

X. II. DANA, General Buffers recent
competitor for Congress. has entered
suit against the corporation of Cam.
bridge, in the sum of IS, 600, for causing
his name 10 be removed or omitted from
the voting list at the late election.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

AN anxious father lately interrupted
a minstrel concert Mt New Bedford,
Mass, by dragging his truant daughter
from the audience and giving her a
smart shaking, amid the cries of"put
him out =" from the spectators.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

Miss JENNIE HUNTER has been voted
the prettiest lady in Martinsburg, w
Va, and awarded the chair by the au
thorIties OF tho Bnbtist fair lately helC
in that place She received one hun
tlred and fifteen votes. The fair rival:
divided ninety. one votes among them
In complimentary quantities ranging
from one 10 fifty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-12-21

AsMAN named King, living in Rose
Valley, Western New York, has had
thirty-one children by one wife. Such
a couple deserve we'll of their country.