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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-06-12
"The WIN Of the Peop1e >,

The New York Times sees in Gen.
Grants letter, accepting the nomina
ton of the Chicago Convention, "a
GEM and highly commends his
suggestion "Let us hare peace" But
the Times has little to say on this
subject of Gen. Grants idea of
''6ein9 IsfJree to erecute tie ,oiN of the
people," This is very ambiguous.
1t may mean nothing or may mean
everything. The New York Herald
has the following admirable remarks
on the subject. 1t hits the nail upon
the head:
"'The will of the people is prct-
tty and popular phrase; and what does
1T neal? An old divine scourging
the conduct Of his follows said, "Thcy
set up their own vanity and call It
the will OF God and our people can
see the force Of this, having heard
parsons OF every possible shade of
fancy declare the will of Cod in
such terms as to make it identical
with their own opinions. It is the
same with politicians in declaring the
will os the people. It is Il partv
shibboleth. THE ',oM Of tie peoDis'
rs interpreted by omy oo4y or uuy
ma,, as 'c'."eccr hbM party or lint mn
t.rtshes to Ito Or see dome; and Grant.
IN saying that he will guide his acts
Dy that convenient authority, ONLY
says that he will do what he may
choose. lie threatens his party with
a master and menaces the country. in
view OF hissuccess, with n Government
rs much outside the Constitution as
Ihau. Stevens himself would desire.
He would be 'left free to execute the
will of the people;' but it is made the
duty OF the President to execute the
laws, and the two things may be very
different; nay, the law may directly
command quite the contrary from
what the will of the people requires.
even when the will Of the people is
interpreted by Gen. Grant. This we
have lately seen. Oar Constitution
a0tts made because lie wise nen of Mn
Republic thought The ,oiR Of Tie people-
MM rcry q"ichsand Of potitics-an
sns!Jeyf foundation for government: and
1t IS no point of good nugnry for the
future Of the country when we sec
the candidate OF n great party adopt
ing that revolutionary catchword and
resting upon it his only rule of CON
dact, proposing to substitute for all
the conservative elements of institu.
lions, custom, law, that breath of the
multitude, that bubble of revolution.
AIRY caprice-the will of the people:
especially since the immediate past
gives reason to fear that IL .oiN be The
~m q NE people as Interpreted by men
q "hom Butler is tie tyoe."
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FOR SALE.

a. Palmetto Iron Works, Columbia, s. G.
25-HORSE POWER ENGINE, with
J. Tubular Boiler and Saw Mill, complete.
Will be sold separately, if desired.
10 and 8-Horse Power ENGINE, suit
able for plantation use.
Keeps on hand Gin Scgments, all sizes;
I!ates and Balls for Cotton Screws; Sugar
Mills, with or without frames; all sizes.
tent Hand or Power Loom. One can be
seen in operation at the Works.
Iron and Brass Castings made to order;
Mill Gearing, Pulleys, Hangers and Shaft
lng. Jobbing promptly attended to, and
all work warranted.
May 20 limo GEO. A. SHELLS.
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TNHE CAnOLINA NATIONAL BANK,
Il OF COLUMBIA, will deal in Exchange
Gold and Silver Coin, and do a general
Banking Business. The accounts Of mer-
chants and others in Columbia, and in the
towns and country connected with it by
business, are respectfully solicited.
Collections attended to carefully and ro
mitted for promptly. Loans made OH gold
coin and other collateral security.
The Board OF Directors meet, for the
transaction of business, EVERY MON
DAY, at 10 o'clock O. m.
COLUMBIA, 8. c., June G, 1868.
June 9mo
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A photographer in Gloucester
Massachusetts, was astonished bv n
young woman, who came to ask
meekiiy and innocently: "How LONG
does 1t take to get a photograph after
you leave your measure?"
Its estimated that over $45, 600 per
DAY lsspent in the "policy shops" OF
New York city. The amount of Oh.
portunities wanted, and Of disap.
Polntment and misery resulting, is
beyond estimating.
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A LESSON FOR Us.-AIr.

a Lesson FOR Us.-Mr. james
SHALL, of Washington city, voted the
conservative ticket Monday. tt is
stated that, on Mr.. Small appearing
at the post office, Tuesday morning,
to resume his duties as letter-carrinr
ne was ordered to leave immediatcIy'
But II Z" Southern man discharges a
negro for voting to disfranchi,e him
some miserable military sntrap de.
clares that the public shall be taxed
10 support the negro. This is free
country Richmond Dispatch.
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SALAD OIL. &C.

SALAD OIL, &C.
TCSr received and freshly imported
~ Genuine BOrtlcau OLIVE OH, in
quarts and pints.
Crosse 4 Blnckwcl's Pickles, assorted.
Hcrmetically Sealed Prunes,
Smyrna Figs small boxes
Malaga Eaisns, London Layer, in Whole,
half and quarter boxes
Italian Maccaroni and Vrrmiccl!,
Capnrs. Mushrnon Catsmp,
;irGr.icr.hir" a..! .n!:nr favnri. o
%alcrs. GEO. SWIMMERS.
May l.,
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STITCHING

nONE ON The Sewing Machine, (Whccler
- II Wi-on's,) at the Ladies' Indus
trial Ar-nciatinn." LESSONS will also be
given. al, the anlc machine. ,p such ladies
~ desire il, between the hoT"s nf . 4. III.
I" 10 Il. ~ FIR terms. apI'!v ~ the
MaN ]? ASSOCIATION"
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Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs,
Grcembrier Cbumiy, ITrsf Virginia.
THE undersigned, Lessces Of this
4 old and well known WATERING
PLACE, announce that, encouraged
by the liberal patronage received last
scnson, they have largely added to
their accommodations, in comfort
and in appearance, and are prepared
to entertain ] 500 guests.
The BATHING ACCOAfMODA-
TIONS are in fine order. HOT and
WARM SULPHUR BATHS, so emf
hentlv tiiiracions in many cases, arc
at IT," command nf visitors at MI
h"nr~. Tn addition to other anluse-
mcnts, they have provided II new and
elegant BOWLING ALLEY and
BILLIARD ROOM, conveniently
located. Prof. Roscnbcrecr's cell.
bratcd FULL BRASS BAND has
been engaged for the season. A
good LIVERY STABLE will hr kept
on the premises.
The completion of the Virginia
Central Railroad, to Covington,
leaves only twenty miles staging.
through beautiful mountain roun-
try, over well graded turnpike.
TEnMs-S3 per day, and $50 Emr
month. Children under ten years of
age, md colorcd servants hnlf price.
White servants according to accom-
modations PElTON Il CO.
Mayo t15
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ARTIFICIAL TEETH.


rus DRS. REYNOLDS &.
~ REYNOLDS are pre-
Un1YH pared to furnish ARTG-
FIClAL TEETH on larger scale
than heretofore, and at rates much
below the usual charges.
Their recent Improvement, lately
patented, constitutes the highest
order of art in this speciality, and is
fully warranted. Dentures con-
structed by this process possess many
advantages over gold plate work, and
can be supplied ut about half the cost
of the latter
An examination of specimens,
especially by those having erperieace
in such matters, is respectfully ly invit-
ed. Ordinary VULCANITE RUB
BER SETS S25. The same. strength
encd by gold bands, S35. Terms
cash. April 30 J.
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MILL FOR SALE.

nNE of the hest constructed PORTA-
" BILE BURR STONE MILLS, about
l.260 lbs. weight-suitalle for wheat or
corn. and will grind from fifteen to twenty
bushels ct corn per honr. Apply to
JAMES HUNTER,
May . .}n0 Columbia s c.
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CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK.
OF
COLUMBIA, s. G..
CAPITAL, 100000.
DIRECTORS.

l.. D. CHILDs, Pres't. Maj JSo. PRESTON, jr.
DIR. j. w. PARKER. EDWARD HOPE.
GEORGE W. SwEPsoN, of North Curolina.
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One of the sharpest political
carlcatnres is the dying impeach-
ment gladiator. Ben. Butler lies
PROSTATE in the arena, with his
broken sword and most demo-
ralizcd whilst Pre-
sident Johnson is seen retiring with
heavy spoon over his shoulder
with which he has Drained The hero
of Big Bethel.
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Smoking Tobacco

10H lbs l'nr >l'anis', SMOKING
wv TOBACCO,
i10 las. Lon" Jack Snnnku.: Tn!,acco
For sale low hy T.. Il Il. -. HOPE
Eur..i. 10
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W. u. GrLrCK, G. J. IHEDEII,
Cashier. Teller.
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BILLIARDS..

n compliance with the request of
many lovers Of the gnme, my
SALOON has been RE OPENED.
y BAR is connected with the
Saloon, Mt which Serg.r' UNADUI.
TERATED LAGER BEER ran
always be obtained; also, WINES,
BRAND1ES. etc. G. d EHCKS.
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A RARE CHANCE.

4 YOUNG LAWYER will find
"A RICES and CONNER'S LAW
DIGESrS, and The STATUTES AT
LARGE; also. RICE on BANK
RUPTCY, JAMES on BANKRUPT
CY, at
DUFFIE e. CHAPMAN'S
Bookstore, Davis building.
April %
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FURNITURE.

FURNITURE.
- HAVING just received, "a
an addition to my former ",
e stock of the above, It'll
otlcr, at low prices, variety Of
BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS, SIDE
BOARDS, CHAIRS, TABLES, PA
TENT IRON BEDSTEADS, PA
TENT COTS, PATENT SPRING
BEDS, SAFES, and other articles
too numerous TO mention. FURNI-
TURE and MATTRESSES MADE
TO ORDER. Particular attention
given to REPAIRING, PACKING
and JOBBING.
JEROME FAGAN,
Washington stree t,
April % Opposite Masonic Hall.
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Old Newspapers

EOR SALE at the
Il PHENIX OFFICE.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-28
TRUE HOSPITALITY.


Let man, then, say: Ny house Is here
in the country, for the culture Of the eoun-
try; an eating house and sleeping house for
travellers it shall be, but it shall be much
more. I pray you, o excellent Wife not to
e,lnlier yourself and me to get rich dinner
for this man or this woman who has alight-
ed at our gate, nor bed-ehamber made
ready at two great cost These things, if
they are curious in, they can get for dol
bar at any village. But let this stranger see,
Il he win, IN your looks, in your accent and
behavior, your heart and earnestness, your
thought and VIII, th;t which he cannot buy
at any price at any village orcity, and which
he may wen travel fifty miles and dine
sparely and sleep hard in order to behold.
Certainly, let the bed be dressed for the
traveller; but let not the emphasis of hospi-
tality lie in these thipgs. Honor to the
house whore they are simple to the verge Of
hardship, 50 that there tie intellect Is awake
and see the laws of the universe. The soul
woyships truth and love; honor and courtesy
flow into the deeds.-EmeTSoR.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-28
coNCEIT.

We Gull the following gem from Dr. Cha
pins lecture on the Mobility Of Labor:
Hardly any thing is more contemplate
than the conceit which rests merely upon
social position-the eonceit Of those who i'm
agine that they thus are divorced from the
clay Of common men, Of those who shrink
with horror from the idea Of work, as some
thing which degrades by its very contact,
and vet who. very likely, owe their present
p5sition to some very remote ancestor, who
recognizing his caIl to work, lived more hon
estlv in the world than they do, and was not
ashamed Of soiled thumbs. Il is one Of the
meanest things for people to be ashamed Of
the work from which they draw their IN
come. and which glorifed their ancestors
more with their soiled aprons and black
gowns. than themselves with their hne NIB
bons and flashing jeweIry Ii might be a
6ne thing to be Ike the lilies, more glorious
II clothed than Solomon, and doing nothing,
as if it were only lilies. Advantageous po-
sition is only a more emphatic call for work
and while those who hold the advantage
may not be compelled TO manual dTudgery
they should recognize the fact that nianua
drudgery may be performed in the sans
spirit a. that ghich eharacterizes their oRr
work, and therefore that it j. equally honor
able.
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have been
Total expenditures for years, s8 o27 l4o, 900 90

l9tdl eA APel4tuIes 4OE years 30 ivzaf iaEpNt 70
This apparent discrepancy of about $780,
600, 600, between receipts and expenses,
may be briefly explained. The figures for
each year above include the balances which
are carried over, and which ought to be de-
Quoted from the actual summary of the
years transactions For example, in all
the years named, except 63-and CT, these
balances varied from S2,O00,0G0 to sI44.-
600, 600, making in all about 1925, 000, 900,
while in the two excepted years the deficit
on the other side was about 81 .203. 600, COO
The balance represents substantially the dis
crepancy above shown. 1t is evident, Of
course, that this balance or apparent deficit
is fully accounted for in the public debt, iu.
to which il has been carried. 1t is also 10
be observed that large amounts on each side
of the account, and for each year since 1861,
represent merely changes IN the form Of the
debt, the shifting Of certificates into seven
thirties, legal-tender notes, or bonds of the
various authorized issues, and to that ex-
tent are independent of the actual receipts
and expenses Of the year. although inelud-
ed in the annual financial statement. Max
ing these deductions, the aggregate Of mon
les actually received and spent would ap-
pear considerably less than above stated.
III. THE SOURCES WHICH YIELDED THE
FUNDS.
During the eight years ending June 3oth,
1865, the receipts from al sources, except
loans, amounted to 81, $40, SIS, sos, 80. For
oneyear, 1868, this includes receipts from N
sources whatever. These receipts were de-
rived from customs, direct taxes, internal
revenue, lands, captured and abandoned
property and miscellaneous items generally.
The customs, taxes and internal revenue
were the channels through which the money
Of the people was received by the tax gath
erer. Deduct the amount thus realized
from the total Of receipts, and the balance,
$2,776, $50, S30,62, was every dollar Of it
raised by loans of various descriptions has.
ed upon the National credit, and making up
our present National debt
". HOW THE MONEY HAS BEEN EXPENDED.
We have above shown what it has cost
the country to put down the Rebellion. Let
US look at the other expenses incurred dur
ing this period. The following table shows
che ordinary expenses, excluding those for
the War and Navy Departments and on ac-
count Of the Debt. 1t comprehends all
other expenses of the country, incident to
its necessities in war or peace. These are
grouped by the Secretary under the heads
ofthe Civil Service, Pensions aud the Iudi-
ans The fn1rne are
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-08-28

expenditure Of s81. 200, 900 and $50 900, ,ooC
respectively. The slig increase for 1855. 9
Is fairly due to the groN h of the nation in
that period. Wish these allowances, Ae
RepabltcaH policy costs 40 more than that
Qf is predecessors.
9Th. More than one half Of the money
spent 10 the last eight years was borrowed.
and more than one-teuth of this borrowed
money Is already paid. The rest of the
money was obtained either from the regular
anti-war sources, or from taxes, the greater
part of which are now abated.
9Th. The existing Federal taxes do not
bear upon the masses Of the people directly.
The receipts into the Treasury come mainly
from customs, l. e. duties upon goods i'm
ported from foreign countries, and from the
internal revenue, the principal sources there
of being tobacco, distilled spirits and fer
mented liquors. IF these are honestly col
lected this year by Mr. Johusons agents,
the yield viii meet all the requirements Of
the Treasury without constituting an oner-
ous buthen upon the people. No other
Federal taxes are levied, except upon gas,
matches, playing cards, perfumery, cosmet-
les, patent medicines, and few other man
ufaetured articles, incomes, licenses. watch
es, carriages and plate. Such 'burthen
as these constitute, people who understand
the matter, viii not consider very distres-
sing.
7th. The Federal taxes, a5qted or repeat
ed, in the last two years, are estimated at
si67, 100000 annually. These taxes were
taken of because, with the reduction Of ex-
penditures, the payment of the pub lie debt
within q reasonableperiod, could be effected
without them To that extent, therefore,
the public burthens were diminished.
8th. Every dollar Of the money received
in seven years stands faithfully and honestly
accounted for. Ifthere has been any Rad
ical extravaganza, it has consistedentirely
in the necessary payments for the expense
OF that rebellion which Democracy brought
upon US. No doubt, 1t is 'extravagant'' in
a Democratic point of view, to buy powder
and ball, paysssoldiers, build ships, raise ar
mics, equip fleets, take care of the wound
ed, bury the killed. pension the crippled
veterans, the widows and the orphans-all
to uphold the intigrity Of the Union, Doubt
less, it is equally "eztrayagant' to under
take to pay either the interest or the prin-
cipal Of the money borrowed upon the Ma
tons credit 1t is against, Democratic
principles to pay that interest, and against
their interest to pay that principal. But
an honest people viii honestly meet all its
obligations.
9th. In three years, since the war closed,
nearly eleven per cent. Of the debt has been
paid off. Republican economy faithfully
responds to the popular expectations, and
to the hope expressed by Secretary McCul-
loeb, by continuing the curtailment of ex.
penses, and his estimates show that a large
further reduction Of the debt may be made
this year. If fthe Democracy do not plunge
US inSo another civil war, the present scale
Of receipts and expenditures viii enable u
to pay of the entire debt within the presen
generation. Pittsburgh Gazette
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SIDEWALK ETIQUETTE.

Some one ofour Chesterfeldiane exchanges
has the following on sidewalk etiquette,
which We commend the attention Of our
readers:
''Only villagers, or persons with rural
ideas, any longer contend that ladies should
always be given the inside of the pavement
in passing. The rule adopted in all cities is
to turn to the right, whether the right leads
to the wall or to the gutter; and an obser-
vance Of this common sense rule would
ob7iate much unpleasant 'scrouging' by
oYer-galant gentlemen who persisteDtly
crowd for the outside of the walk. Another
common custom, not required by fashionable
etiquette, and one which is as nearly as
mex plainably absurd, is the practice Of men
filing out of church pew, making them
selves as ridicul. rs as an awkward squad
practicing a catch step, in order to give a
woman the wrong end ofthe pew. Anoth
er is that Of nan, when at promenade or
walk with lady, to keep himself on the
outside of the pavement. A little exercise
of Judgment will convince any person OF the
perfect uselessness Of this bobbing back and
forth at every corner. The common rule is
this: IF men and women are waking to-
gether, she should always be at his right
arm, whether II be toward the inside or out
side of the walk; then the woman viii not
be showed against the passers. Those who
giggle at persons who follow this rule are
themselves the 'greenies, and should read
the book Of manners before they indulge IN
the laugh of fashionable fools.
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aelisfeIlangens.
TEMPERANCE LOGIC.


A small temperance society had been
started in community very much under
the control Of rich distiller. commonly
called Billy Mgres. This man had several
sons who had become druukards on the
facilities afforded by their education at home.
The whole family was arrayed against the
movement, and threatened to break up any
meeting called to promote the object.
Learning this, the Rev. T. p. Hunt went
to neighboring district for volunteers for
that particular occasion, He then gave
out word for meeting, and at the time
found his friends and enemies about equal in
numbers. This fact prevented any outbreak
but could not prevent noise.
DIR. Hunt mounted the platform, and by
few sharp anecdotes and witty sayings soon
silenced all noise except Billy Myres, the
Dutehman, who occasionally cried out,
AIishteE Hunt, money makes the mare 60.
TO every shot, which seemed ready to
demolish him, the old fellow presented the
one shield, 'Mishter Hunt, money makes
the mare go.
At last Mr.. Hunt stopped and addressed
the imperturable German:
Look here, Billy Myres, you say money
makes the mare 60, do your
Yes, dat ish just what I say, Mishier
Hunt.
We'll, Billy Myres. you own and work
distillery, don't you 2 inquired Mr.. Hunt.
Dat ish none ofyoure business, Mishter
Hunt. But den ish not ashamed of it 1
have got a still. and work it too.
And you say, money makes the mare
go;' do you mean that have come here to
get money Of these people?'
Yes, Mishter Hunt, dat ish just what |
mean.
Very well, you work the distillery to
make money, and I lecture on Temperance
to make money; and as you say: Money
makes the mare 60, Billy Myres, bring out
your mare, and Iii bring out mine. and
wen show them together
By this time the whole assembly was in a
litter of delight; and Myres followers
could not suppress their merriment at the
evident embarrassment Of their oracle. In
the meantime we must premise that Mr..
Hunt knew large number of drunkards
present, and among them the sons of Myres
himself
Billy Myres, who is that holding himself
up By that tree?' inquired Mr.. Hunt, poin-
ting to a young man 50 drunk that he could
not stand alone.
The old man started as if stung by an ad-
der, but vas obliged to reply, Dat ish my
son; but what Of dat Mishter Hunt?'
a good deal Of that Billy Myres; for l
guess that son has been riding your mare
and got thrown too.
Here was perfect roar from all parts Of
the assembly, and as soon as order was re-
stored, Mr.. Hunt proceeded, as he pointed
to another son:
Billy Myres, who is that staggering about
as if his legs were as weak as potato vines
after a frost?
We'll, I suppose dat ish ny son, too, re-
Piled the old man with erest-fallen look.
'He'has been riding your mare toe, and
got tumble.
At this point the old man put up both
hands in a most imploring manner, and ex-
claimed:
Now, Misbter Hunt, ifyou won tsay any
more, l viii be still
This announcement was received With a
roar of applause and laughter, and from that
moment Mr.. Hunt, had all the ground to
himself
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LITTLE THINGS. Springs are little things,
but they are sources Of large streams; a helm
is a little thing, but it governs the course Of
ship bridle-bit is a little thing, but see
its use and power; nails and pegs are little
things, but they hold the parts of large
building together; word, look, smile,
frown, are all little things, but powerful
for good or evil Think of this, and mind
the little things. Pay that little debt; if it
is a promise, redeem it; if it is shilling,
hand it over. You know not what import-
ant events hang upon it, Keep your word
sacred-keep it to children they viii mark
it sooner than any one else, and the effect
viii probably be as lasting as life. Mind
the little things.