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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-04-04
COLUMBIA.
Saturday Morning. April 4, 1868.
The Democratic Convention.

The Democratic Convention.
This body adjourned last night, at
10 o'clock. It's action was harmo-
nious in an unusual degree. The
spirit of dignity, courtesy and mode
ration was admirably preserved. The
Convention sought peaceful solu-
ton of the greut question which now
agitates our State, and we believe
that it's action will be approved by
the great body OF our people. It
proposes peace and justice; at the
same time, it was distinctly indicated
that the idea of negro supremacy
could not for one moment be erter-
tanned. We hope for the best results
from the action of this Convention.
At the close of the proceedings, an
admirable address was made by the
Hon. A. Burt, the President. His
analysis of the proposed radical Con-
stitution was able and searching, and
ought to array against it every man,
whether white or black. The nomi-
nations made by the Convention will
be supported by the party and meet
with general approval. Let our peo-
pie now go to work-the road is
paved.
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It is remarkable how, at every out
burst of revolutionary feeling in
France, the "Marseillaise" instantly
rushes to the peoples lips. At the
recent very serious conscription riots
at Toulouse, q body of workingmen
marched in column to the principal
square of the city, shouting "Vive la
Republique!" and singing the "NIar-
seillaise" hymn. The sound of this
dreaded hymn was the signal for in
slant and immense military activity.
Troops were posted all over the city,
artillery planted i'll the streets, and
Gen. DuGuyon. who had been for
some weeks in Paris, had to return
in all haste to the seat of his COM
mand. The connection of the "NIar-
seiilaise" with the revolution of 1S4S
will be remembered, and Mt every
outburst of Republican feeling in
any part of France, it is the rallying
cry and inspiration of the people. 1t
is the most dangerous enemy Napo-
leon has in Europe.
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CRATIC CLUB.--A meeting of the>
Richland Democratic Clhh will he
held at Gregg's Hall, on Monday
night, the 18th instant, at 8 o'clock,
for the purpose Of nominating mem
bers to the Legislature. A full and
punctual attendance is earnestly re-
quested. l.-l.
A citizen requests,us to call the at
tention OF the city authorities to the
fact that the hogs at large in the
streets are doing much damage to the
drains and sidewalks. besides under
mining fences to get into the gardens.
PUBLIC SPIRIT. have received
a'copy of another candidate for pub
lie favor, with the above title, issued
by LeGrand Benedict. 81 Park Row.
New York. Price % cents num-
Der. Among the regular contributors
are number of the principal essay
lists and story writer's of the day; and
the articles will repay perusal.
CoNTnAcTs-THE APPRENTICE SYs-
TEM.-To give an idea how such
things are managed i'll the old coun-
try, we publish the following copy Of
legal indenture between master
and apprentice, according to the law
now in force in Ireland:
This indenture, made the day
of in the year cf our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and sixty
between of in the County Of
of the one part, and of
in the County of of the
other part, witnesseth. that the said
by and with the appreciation
and consent of of in the
County of doth put himself ap-
prentice to the said to learn
the art and of md with
after TIE manner of an appren-
tice, to dwell and serve from the
day of for and during the full
term and space OF from thence
next ensuing, to be fully completed
and ended. During which term the
said apprentice his said master
faithfully shall serve, secrets
keep. lawful commands every
where gladly do; he shall do no dn-
mage to his said master in
goods, chattels or estate, or know
or procure any to be done by others;
but, when he shall know or have any
reason to suspect any such being in
tended, he shall forthwith give warn
ing to his said master of the
same; he shall not waste the goods
of his said master or give or
lend them unlawfully to any; he shall
not commit fornication, or contract
matrimony, within the said term;
hurt to his said master in per-
son or family he shall not do, cause
or procure to be done by others; he
shall not play at cards, dice, or any
unlawful game, with his own or
others goods, whereby his anid mas
ter may have loss, during the said
term. Without license of his said
master he shall neither buy nor
sell; he shall not frequent taverns,
ale-houses, or play-houses, or absent
niIHSell from LIS siilu luaSleI seiVlC'
day or night unlawfully, under the
forfeiture of for each day hn
absents himself, or serving two days
for one, at the expiry of his said
apprenticeship, at the option of his
said master but in all things, as
an honest and faithful apprentice, he
shall behave himself towards his said
master and during the said
term. And the said master said
apprentice the same art which
use by the best way and means
that can, shall teach, instruct
or cause to be instructed, with due
correction; and upon said ap-
prentice, shall
In witness whereof, the parties
al..x.o .,ax,,.,.l l.x.1
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1S inconsistent WlCQ Gn9 Q1RnlCy OF
the white race; he had faith in the
dignity and sunarioritv. of the An
glo-Saxon race. But while he, held
out the olive branch to the oolored
man, he would let him understand
that he could never govern the
South-he should participate. We
should be prepared to say to them,
"this is our land" ~
Mr.. Mullins then moved that a
Committee Of one from each delega-
ton present be appointed to select
candidates for the various State
offices. S-,-,s ,e..
The Chairman stated that there
were several papers on his desk, and
asked what disposition should be
made of them.
On Mr.. Mullins motion, the pa
pers were referred to the State Cen
tral Executive Committee.
The different delegations then sub
mitted their nominations for persons
to recommend suitable State officers:
Richland-John S. Preston; Lex
ington-John H. Counts; Spartan
burg--G. Cannon; Laurens--Dr.
McSwain; Orangeburg-F. NJ. Wan
namaker; Kershaw-W. L. DePass;
Colleton-C G. Henderson; George
town.. S. Parker; York;. Mason;
Greenville-W. II. Campbell; Ches-
ter-Major Hamilton; Barnwell-J.
Evans; Marion-D. Leggett; Able
ville-D. W. Aiken; Newberry-S.
r. Chapman; Anderson-P. Earle;
Union-T. B. Jeter; Sumter-T. S.
McCants; Edgefeld- L. Schiller;
Fairfeld-W. J. Alston.
The delegates retired for the pur-
pose of selecting candidates.
Under the fifth resolution, the
Chairman appointed the following
Committee to nominate the State
Central Executive Committee: Messrs.
Preston, Blanding, Foster, Schiller
and Blake.
The following committee was also
appointed to nominate delegates to
the National Democratic Convention,
to assemble in New York, on the
Fourty of July: Messrs. Campbell.
Gregg, Vance, Henderson and Wood
ward.
The Convention then took recess
until half-past o'clock p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at
half-past 7 O. 'slock. The Chairman
announced that the first BUSINESS in
order was the report of the Commit
tee to Nominate State Officers.
Mr.. DePass, the Chairman Of the
Committee, reported as follows:
For G0Uernor-Hon. W. D. Por-
ter, of Charleston.
For Lie,aeadnt- g Goueanor-Hon. T.
@. Perrin, of Abbeville.
Secretary Of State-Samuel Capers.
Aguant and Inspector General
Col. j. p. Thomas.
Iredsurer-Wm. Hood.
Comptroller Generals. L. Leap
hart.
Attorney General-I. W. Hayne.
Superintendent gf Educution-J. A.
Leland.
Gen. Preston, from the Committee
to nominate delegates for the State
Central Executive Committee, re-
ported the following: Wade Hamp-
ton, ]. p. Thomas, T. w. McMaster,
Joseph D. Pope, of Richland; VIM.
Shannon, OF Kershaw; S. MCGOWAN,
of Abbeville; and Prioleau Hamilton,
of Chester.
Mr. Gregg, from the Committee to
nominate delegates to the Democratic
Convention in New York, on the
Fourth of July, reported
For The State at Large-B. F. Perry,
James Chestnut; alternates j. a. In
glis, A. p. Aldrich.
First DiStrict-W. S. Mullins; J.
3. Kershaw, alternate.
Second District Carlos Tracy; NJ
L. Bonham, alternate.
Third DiSt,icl-J. S. Preston; W
B. Stanley, alternate.
Fourth Dishici-A. Bart; W. d
Simpson, alternate.
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Brownlow says the measure Of his
ambition is filled, and all he desires
is to depart in peace. Let him do SO.
, 1868-06-26
YOU DIDI

As children, when We used TO play
Upon the beach in muslin frockB-
And formed n tangled dsarny
OfsOaking shoes and tattered socksi
When nurse was driven 70 complain
And kind mamma 90 gently ehids
Begging you ne'er TO err again,
You said you wouldn't-but you did.
When Betty, whom you worked 80 hard,
And yet who owed you none the less,
Was prayed. so urgently, TO guard
secret nom your goyerness;
1ou recOllect her puzzled look,
Whhing 10 do as she was bid,
aa And voice Of badly-feigned rebuke,
WhichrvOwed she Wouldn't-but she did
And when. one afternoon, from town
l"Forbidden fruit' supposed TO be)
new three-volume batch came down y
From Mr.. Nudes library;
You promised that, howe'er assailed,
You would not even raise the lid,
But curiosity prevailed
Against obedience-aId you did.
The garden party far the best
Ofany that I have e'er enjoyed;
We sat together, while the rest,
(Bare chance D where otherwise employed
Though your mamma had talked for hours,
And ventured firmly TO forbid
A tete-a.tete smong the flowers;
You said you wouldh't-but you did.
The things that happened meath the shade
Ofelematis that clustered fair,
The things we looked. and thought, and said,
And hoped are neither here nor there.
know not II he day was fine,
Or meath the clouds the was hid
/ know to one request Of mine,
You said you wouldnt-and you did.
, 1868-06-26

THE VI. E. MARRIAGE SERvIcE.-It is
not generally known that at the last General
Conference the marriage service was altered.
The charge to the parties previously read.
Il require and charge you both las you shall
answer at the dreadful day of judgement,
when the secrets of all hearts shall be dis
closed) that if either Of you know, etc. So
in the covenant the bride promised to obey
and serve her husband, as well as to love-
honor and keep him In the present ritual
both the reference to the day Of judgment
and the brides vow to obey her husband are
wanting. Instead of wilt thou obey him,
serve him, love, honor, aud keep him. as it
has stood for centuries, it now reads, wilt
thou love, honor, and keep him, the words
obey him, serve him, having been expung>
ed. And so, also in the words of the bride
to the bridegroom, Instead of L, N, take
thee, s., to love, cherish and obey till death
do us part as it was up to 1864, it now
reads to love and to CHERISH merely, the
obey having been stricken out. There seems
to be little agitation, mainly on the part
of young husbands, to have the omitted
words re-nserted.
, 1868-06-26

GEo. H. PESDLEToN. = The Southern Home
Journal, published at Baltimore, one OF the most
high toned literary papers in the country, pays
in recent issue, the following well merited and
deserving compliment to the Hon. George II.
Pendleton. 1t says ait is remarkable that Mr..
Pendleton has none of that coarseness or excess
usually attributed the Western politician. His
appearance is singularly cultivated, his dress
decorous and becoming, he suggests recollectious
Of the old school gentleman, and 10 his style be
ture in, politics. He calls to mind those
better days of the Republic, when the politician
was also the gentleman and scholar: We name
him confidently rs the best living model IN
America OF pure and lofty literary style 10
party politics, In abstinence from personalities
and low tancies, in dignity, in we'll knit and
Justly adorned language, he has no equal among
the public speakers of bis day"
, 1868-06-26
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UNDER
JOSEPH, deceased, formerly known as FRANK
EAANUEL), to the creditors Of and all persons
having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within twelve
months after the first publication OF this notice. to
the said Executor at his place of business, in the
city of Wall walla, or be forever barred. All per-
sons indebted to said deceased, are requested TO
make immediate Payment
WAlla WAllA, W. T., June Is, 1865. 21-4W
, 1868-06-26

THE Sergeant-at-arms of the Senate,
subpouaed all the witnesses in the impeach>
ment trial by telegraph, and then charged
ten cents mile travelling expenses to aud
from the place of residence. His dispatch
to Gen. Rosseau, in Oregon, put 81 500 ia
his pocket The people foot the bill.
, 1868-06-26
NUMBER as.

Sra Isaac NEWTON AND VoLrAIRE ON
RAILWAY TRAvELINd.-Sir Isaac Newton
wrote book upon the prophet Daniel, aud
another upon the Book of Revelation; in
one Of which he said that, 10 order to ful>
6ll certain prophecies before certain date
was terminated-namely, ,260 years-there
would be a mode of travelling Of which the
men of his time had no conception; nay,
that the knowledge of mankind would be
so increased that they would be able to
travel at the rate of fifty miles an hour
Yoltaire, who did not believe in the inspira.
tion Of the Scriptures, rot bold Of this, aud
said: "Now look at that mighty mind of
Newton, who discovered gravity, and told us
such marvels for US all to admire When be
became an old man, and got into his dotage,
be began to study that book called the Bible !;
and it seems that, in order to credit his
fabulous nonsense, we must believe that the
knowledge of mankind will be so increased
that we shall be able to travel at the rate Of
fifty miles an hour The poor dotard !" ex-
claimed the philosophic iu6del VOtaire, in
the self-complacency of his pity. But who
is - dotard now ?
, 1868-06-26

DIAMOND ENT.-This a most excel.
lent material for repairing broken china Or
naments, jewelry and nicknacks. Take half
an ounce of gum ammoniac and tablespoon
ful of water; melt them together till they
form milky fluid. Then take one ouGce of
isinglass and six wine -glassfuls of water
hoil together till the quantity is reduced one;
half; then add glassful and a half of
strong spirits Of wine. Boil this mixture
for three minutes, and then strain it through
muslin, adding after, while hot, the ammoni-
acal fluid formerly made Finally, add half
an ounce of tincture of mastic resin. The
cement thus made is best preserved in small
phials, in which it sets when cold When
required for use it can be liquifed by plac-
ing the phial 10 cup of boiling water.
, 1868-06-26

A very subtle and terribly fatal disease
is now raging among the cattle, in some por-
tions of Illinois Over one hundred head
have fallen victims to it within the last few
days 1t usually kills in a few hours. No
premonitory warnings are given, and
although all the skill il possession of ordi-
nary practitioners has been brought to bear
upon it. it yields to no remedy or treatment,
and is fatal in every instance. Its name
and nature have not yet been determined.
, 1868-06-26

HEAVY ACCOUNT. - We see in some
Eastern papers that the annual purchase of
goods by Montana, amounts to the enormous
sum of $500, 900, 900, and that Chicago is
destined to secure that trade. If Montana
buys that amount of goo with its annual
product of S2O,0O0,0OO of gold, she is run
ming up big bill of Indebtedness. reporter.
, 1868-06-26

WoN'T BE CANDIDATE.-The following
appears in New York paper of May 18th
The Committee appointed BY the FIith
Avenue Hotel Hancock meeting, 70 consult
with Horatio Seymour, report that he is not,
and, under no circumstances will be,
candidate for President.
, 1868-06-26

The sound of young hammer, says
Franklin, at five in the morning or at night.
heard by a creditor, makes him easy six
months longer, but if he sees you at Bill
lizard table, or hears your voice at tavern,
when you should be at work, he will send
for his money the next day.
, 1868-06-26

The AMERICAN GIRL.-It is the belief
of certain well-meaDing men, who were not
born in Gonstantinople, that if the American
girl we're called upon to meet a portion of
her expenses by her own labor, she would
be publicly greater blessing, and personally
healthier, wiser aud happier. 1t is even
believed that her outlay, instead of increas-
iug,wuuld diminish. Practiced 10 the mystery
of keeping accounts, aware by experience
of the difficulty of earning money, she would
put less mind, time and purse into the pur>
suit of pleasure. Mated at last with poor
man $50 many are incorrigibly vicious that
Wayl) she would share his burden rather
than crush him with it. If all women now
were thus, we should have no cause to cry,
as we are sometimes tempted to do, "Oh
for the slow but cheap girl of thirty years
agop Whether democracy is capable OF
some such self,saving miracle as we have
Indicated, remains to be seen.-Ndtton.
, 1868-06-26

A cheese was recently on exhibition in
New York which weighed 1000 pounds, and
contained the substance of SO tod of milk,
equal to one milking of 1000 cows Its
dimensions are Diameter 6 feet 10 inches;
thickness feet, and circumference 2l feet.
, 1868-06-26

DURING the war, a lady passing from cot
to cot through the wards of hospital was
shocked to hear one fellow laugh at her.
She stopped to reprOve the wretched patient.
why, madam, said be, you have given me
a tract on the sin of dancing, when L have
got both legs shot off
, 1868-06-26

gate to the Democratic National Convention in
1860 which nominated Stephen A. Douglas, and
was witness to Buffers baseness in that Con
vention, where the "beast" voted for JET.
Davis and then bolted the Douglas Convention
because it contained "too many id abolition
istsn -
, 1868-06-26

DECAY OF MEMPHIS. : The Memphis
Post says that between four and hve thous'
and persons have left Memphis within the
past ninety days Whole rows OF storenouSes
10 the most eligible business portion OF tne
c;tv are now uutenanied. Dwellings 10
streets are vacant. The poor have scaoty
emuloymeut, and some are on the verge OF
Restitution. Provisions and rents are held
at exorbitant prices.
, 1868-06-26

LET IT Go TO CoNGREss.-A mocking bird in
this city speaks fifty different words, If the
words are short, sharp decisive-such as "liar, =
"thief," t'villian," fraud" etc.-the speaker
is qualified for member Of Congress. Send it
to Washington at ouce.-N. Y. Herald.
, 1868-06-26

VAILANDIeHAM has purchased an inter-
est in the Dayton, Ohio, Ledger, and will 10
the future control its editorial department.
, 1868-06-26

NEVER tell man he's a fool in the 6st
place, he won't believe you; in the next,
you make him your enemy.
, 1868-06-26

TIE difference between Whittier's new poem
and a Massachusetts, sehool-mafm is, that while
one is "The Tent on the Beach," the other is
bent on the teach.
, 1868-06-26

A PRETTY LOVE SToRY.-There is a story
told in connection with the inlroduction of
the manufacture of fine lace into Brussels.
A poor girl, named Gertrude, was dying for
love of young man whose wealth preeluded
all hopes of marriage. OHe night, as she
sat weeping, lady entered her cottage, and
without saying a word, placed in her lap a
cushion, with its bobbins filed with thread
The lady then, with perfect silence, showed
her how to work the bobbins and how to
make all sorts of delicate patterns and CONS
plicated stitches. As daylight approached,
the maiden had learned the art, and the
mysterious visitress disappeared. The price
of the maiden's work made her rich, on acN
count of its valuable patterns, and she was
able to marry the object Of her love. Many
years after, while in luxury, with her num-.
erous family about her, she was startled by
the mysterious lady entering her comfort
able house-this time not silent, but looking
stern She said: "Here you enjoy peace
and comfort, while without are famine and
trouble. helped you; you have not helped
your neighbOrs. The angles weep for you,
and turn away their faces" So the next
day Gertrude went forth, with her cushion
and her bobbins in hand, and going from
cottage to cottage, she offered to teach the
art she had so mysteriously learnt. So they
all became rich, aud their country also.
, 1868-06-26
THE RAILRoAD-rRLEGRAPH

just now our people are talking much, and
working some, for at6ailroad to connect this
place with the Columbia river, and telegraph
connecting it With Portland, and ''ths rest of
mankind" We hope for the completion Of both,
at no distant day. And when these are compile
ted and form, as they ultimately will, short links
sin long chain Of similar structures, connecting
the "Great sIsakesp with the aBig Sound" the
nhabitapts of this Valley may well ackno wledge,
With unfeigped gratitude, that the lines have
fallen in pleasant places, and verify we have a
goodly heritage" P.B.c.
, 1868-06-26

Tue OLD MAN.-Bow low the head, boy
do reverence to the old man Once like
you. the vicisstudes of life have silvered
the hair, and changed the round merry face
to the worn visage before you. Once the
heart beat with aspirations co-equal to any
that you have felt; aspirations crushed by
disappointment, as yours are perhaps des-
tined to be. Once that form stalked proud
ly through the gay scenes of pleasure, the
beau ideal of grace now the band of time,
that withers the flowers of yesterday, has
warped that figure and destroyed the noble
carriage. Once at your age he possessed the
thousand thoughts that press through your
brain, now wishing to accomplish deeds
equal to book in fame and imagining life
like dream, that the sooner he awoke from
it the better But be has lived the dream
near through. The time to awaken is very
near at hand, yet his eye ever kiudles at bold
deeds of daring, and the hand takes frmer
grasp of the staff. Bow low the head, boy,
as you would in your old age be reverenced.
-TrotoeL
, 1868-06-26

WooL.-Ths history of the growth Of
wool is very curious. Fifty years ago not
pound Of 6ne wool was raised in the United
States, in Great Britain, or in any other
country except Spain. In the later country,
the hOcks were owned exclusively by the
nobility or BY the crown. Ia 1874 small
flock was sent to the Elector Of Saxouy as
a present from the King of Spain, whence
the entire product of Saxony wool nov of
such immense value. In 1909, during the
invasion Of Spain blythe French, some of
the valuable crown focKs were sold to raise
money. The American Consul at Lisbon,
Jarvis. purchased. fourteen hundred head,
and sent them to this country A portion
Of the blood Of these pure, unmixed Merino
focks is TO be found in Vermont at this
time Such was the origin Of the immense
focks Of fine Eooled sheep in the United
States Earmer's Advsrtiser.
l-1S-~~--'@-@oe-~----
JDsh Billings says: The st cure 1
know fof tite bots is small feeG, y rss
, 1868-06-26

The Democratic Presidential Nomination.
As the Democratic Convention draws near
the minds Of the people naturally look for
ward to see if they can discern the coming
mau for no matter who is nominated BY
the Democratic Convention next July, the
nominee is sure to be the next President of
the United States. Judging from the dele.
gates already chosen, We are Of the opinion
that George H. Pendleton, of Ohio, will be
the man. We submit to our readers cal.
eulation, based upon facts, and the opinion
Of the best informed political calculators:
STATES THAT HIVE ALREADY CHOSEN DEL.
, 1868-06-26
PRoDucrIvENEss OF THE soIL-sRAPRs.

The large quantities of excellent wheat and
-four which have been shipped from this place
to San Francisco the past year, Indicate the pros
ductiveness and extent of our grain>growing
lands and the climate and soil are equally fas
vorable to the production offruit and vegetables.
Even 10 the raising Of grapes we can almost
compete with California in quantity and quality.
only hope they will not prove so juicy as to
lead our people into the temperance experiment
Of wine making. Not that we do not sadly need
temperance reform but have no more conf
dence in the accomplishment of this result by
means of good wine than have by the means
Of " Good Templars."
, 1868-06-26

Fashionable dresses are short-so are fashions
able husbands who pay for them.