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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

Last Wednesday afternoon, num-
Der of raftsmen stopped at Alma,
lowe, e email town on the Mississippi
River, and, having drank much
whiskey, demanded more. Fearing
the consequences, the saloon keepers
refused to give them any, and, in
their rage, the raftsmen proceeded
to the task of demolishing every
drinking establishment in the place.
This wus soon accomplished, when
they attacked the stores and private
residences, and robbed, bent and
maltreated the inmates. The County
Sheriff and his deputy attempted to
restore order, but some of the RATS
men drew their revolvers and shot
him and his companion dead, and
then fired promiscuously into the
crowd, dangerously wounding num-
Der Of Others. The German citizens
at last constituted themselves into a
vigilance committee and cleaned out
the invaders.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

The great German Schutzenfest in
New York, now in progress in Jones
Wood, began on Saturday last, and
will be kept up the whole Of this
week. These great festivals are a
peculiarity of the German people.
They gather by thousands and en-
gage i'll their favorite sports, enjoy
themselves to the full, without allow
ing their sociableness to degenerate
into riot, and disperse in good humor
to meet again harmoniousiy. AS q
New York cotemporary puts it, "they
have compassed the mystery of get
ting merry without getting drunk,
and free fight is not one of those
blessings of perfect liberty for which
they are ever signing in philosophy
and song. The particular gathering
now taking place in New York is
very interesting. Germans from the
Fatherland are there, with Germans
from almost every State in the
Union, to compete for prizes valued
at above $4,000. King William of
Prussia has sent, among other OBJ
jects to be contended for, needle
gun. The days are occupied with
manly sports, and the evenings are
devoted to continual round of balls,
concerts and suppers. It is such an
affair as not only gives pleasure to
those participating in the festivities,
but also makes New York thoroughly
happy as when q Prince of Wales or
q Chinese embassy is doing it the
favor to make temporary halt be-
tween its two rivers"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07
,raxing United s,ates Bonds.

AAxhhB OhAtcW otEEcb Doh0ss
It will beseen by the G Congressional
proceedings that Mr.. Hooper, from
the Committee of Ways and Means
in the House of Representatives, re-
ported a bill taxing the interest on
United States bonds, and other Sc
curities, ten per cent. The commit
tee, however, in their report, express
their opposition to the bill, which
they intimate smacks of reputation,
and say they only report it because
directed to do SO by the House. The
passage of the resolution by the
House, instructing the committee to
report this bill. may be regarded as
evincing recognition of those mani
festations of dissatisfaction which
ever result from violation of the
great principle, no matter what the
pretexts or the purpose, that bur-
thens should be equally borne by all
classes of the community. There
may, as the Baltimore Sun says, be
demagogism in the present PROPOSE
tion. especially coming from the
source it does-a source which lately
gave utterance to high-sounding
phrases about the preservation of the
faith of Government. Yet there can
be no mistake as to the feeling of the
masses of the country in regard to
the injustice which has been done
them in taking advantage of state
of war to fasten upon them unequal
burdens, in taxing all labor, and yet
exempting bond-holders. 1t does
not follow, however, that there is any
real sentiment in favor of repudia-
tion in the country. The good sense
of the American people cannot fail to
discern that restoration of the credit
of the country depends upon the
preservation of its good faith. That
the platform of the Republicans, put
forth at Chicago, is susceptible of
two constructions on the subject
of the payment of the national
debt, there can be no doubt,
though declaring at the same time
that reputation in any form is
q national crime. How the burdens
of the people, in this regard, are to
be in future properly adjusted and
equalized, is now not definitely
known, further than that regard for
the obligations of present contracts
always insures good credit thereafter,
and surely money may be obtained
on new loans at much lower rates of
interest, by the redemption of present
issues as they may mature or become
redeemable. at the option of the Go
vernment. AS the first five years
expire of the fve-twenties, if we
show ourselves prepared to pay them
off, in good faith, lessening the
amount each time, through the prac-
tice of a proper economy, capital
will be readily offered at lower rates
to replace such loans US may be then
necessary to the Government.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

The Legislature of Louisiana, as
officially announced by General Bu-
chanan, stands twenty Republicans
to sixteen Democrats III the Senate,
and fifty-six Republicans to forty-fve
Democrats in the House.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

The bill for the discontinuance of
the Freedman's Bureau, which has
been reported back favorably to the
Senate, provides that the Bureau
shall be withdrawn on the 1st of next
January, from all the Southern
States represented in Congress; the
educational department, however,
tc be continued until otherwise
ordered The bill also provides for
the continuance in Office for life of
the present Commissioner, General
0. 0. Howard; his place to be filed,
in the event of his death or resigna-
tion, by appointment of the Presi-
dent, with the consent of the Senate.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

The days have now commenced
getting shorter and will continue to
do so until the 21st Of December.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

SOUTHERN CULTIvAToR. are in
receipt of the July number of this
valuable agricultural monthly. 1t is
we'll filled with able and interesting
articles, upon every subject connected
with the farm and household. It
should be in the hands of every
farmer. Published by William C w.
L. Jones, Athens, Ga, at 81 year,
in advance.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07
1oesal Ere,-n.a.
Rev. Father BerminghaIn, VII;

3 3 Rev. Father Birmingham, who
, lumber Of years had charge of
,ssaleter's Church, in this city, is on
q Yisitto Columbia, and will be warm
~ welcomed by his many old friends.
Co1oRED DEMOCRATIC BARBECUE. =
Pleasant Goode (for the Committee)
requests MS to state that Demo
cratic barbecue will be given to-day,
in Latta's grove. Their Democratic
friends--white and colored-are in
vited to attend. Several speakers
will address tho meeting.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

ny's depot. where the country girls
and boys were having real country
dance, the music being doled out,
from ithree-stringed fiddle, by an
improvised musician, seated Oh q
pile, composed ofthree or four boxes
and nail keg. The dancing was
soon made more lively, on the ap-
pearance of the redoubtable "Jim,"
accompanied by the whole of his
well-known band. Quadrilles were
followed by waltzes; they by other
dances, and so on, al infnitwm. But
the chief feature of tho ballroom
was the dancing of the Highland
Fling" by a young gentleman of
this city. He was the observed of
all observers, and every one gazed on
in silence until its completion, when
he was loudly eucored.
During the day, a speech was made
by Colonel William johnson, on mat
ters connected with the road. After
dinner, Captain Dawson, Mr.. De-
Fontainc, and several others, made
few remarks. Pleasant Goode and
William Storrs (colored) were called
on, and gave some plain and whole
some advice to the co]ored men pre-
sent.
The dinner was success, in the
full meaning OF the word. The
tables covered the space of over an
acre, and we're lined with tempting
viands. Preparations were made for
1000 persons. This, one would
think, was indeed large supply,
but there were fully $500 on the
ground. Many of them carried eat
ables with them, and did not tax the
tables. There was, also, al enor-
nous barbecue, consisting of pigs
and sheep, to which ample justice
was done.
Everything passed off without the
disturbances usual on such occasions;
and. on our way bnck, we witnessed
many tender parting between the
pretty little country lasses and our
own gay boys, which may, in time,
lead to the altar those who, but for
this frolic, would have been strangers
TO the end of time.
The hospitality of our country
friends will never be forgotten. And
we will conclude by saying that, if
every Fourth of July is to be as
pleasant as the last, we wish every
day was Fourth.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

New ADVERTISEMENTS. Special at
tention is called to the following ad-
vertisements, published for the first
time this merning:j "'c
True Brotherhood Lodge.
Palmetto Fire Engine Company
Jacob ,Levin-Gas notice.
G. Bouknight- Charlotte Road.
J. II. 6 S. Reynolds School.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

The MONITORS. s.-Rev. J. l.. Rey-
nolds has placed before us two speci-
mems of the genuine monitor" po-
tato, grown by himself, which are q
little ahead of any that we have yet
seen. One of which has five
guns Tor projections weighs one
pound and three ounces; while the
other. which has but n single projec-
ton, weighs nearly a pound. Try
again, gentlemen-the professor is
ahead.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The post
office open during the week from So
a. m. to 7 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 S14 p. M. Charleston night
mail open SO a. M, close AZ p. M.
Northern-Open for delivery at
81a a. m., closes at AS p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery So
p. M, closes at 81 p. m.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07

"PLAYING HORSE. "A gentl eman
from the country, who arrived in
Columbia yesterday, reports that he
saw "Sut Lovengood's Dad" illus
trated. He saw young white man
attached to n plow, while the father
guided the implement. This, we are
assured, is not an isolated case.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-07


The Two GovERNoRs.-G r.
X. Scott arrived in Columbia ycster-
day afternoon. He was received at
the depot by His Excellency Gov. J..
L. Orr and q number of the men,
bers of the Legislature. A coach
and four was in attendance, and the
two Governors were driven rapidly to
Nickerson's. Gen. Scott will, doubt
less, take the reins to-day.
The abstract of the proceedings of
the Legislature, published to-day,
shows that Gov. Orr has been invited
by both houses to send in message
to their respective bodies. This will
be done to-day, and tomorrow we
shall present our readers with this
lengthy and interesting document.
Gen. Scott will be formally inaugu-
rated either to-day or tomorrow.
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the terminus, the depot was seen to
be crowded with the citizens of Lex
ington, Edgefeld and other Districts.
and the shouts and cheers which
went up ont of the multitude were
certainly suggestive of friendship, if
not of decorum.
Among the passengers, we were
pleased to see our confi'eres of the
Charleston Daily Ne,rs, Captain
Dawson and our old haJitue, Felix
DeFontaine-the last named so long
known as "Personne," the war cor
respondent from the army of Virginia
to the columns of the Charleston
Courier, and afterwards editor of the
unfortunate Columbia South Caro-
Hnim. These gentlemen appeared to
enter into the spirit of the occasion,
and the Captain, on our return, ex-
pressed himself delighted with the
manner in which the day had been
passed. We were glad to hear this,
and hope he is convinced, ere this,
that Columbia and its surrounding
country is quite as healthy as Charles
ton, and that he will, therefore, let
us remain in undisturbed possession
of our Corps Legislatif-that being
his plea for it's removal to the metro
polls.
After disembarking at Batesville,
the party proceeded to the Compa-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31
Speaker of the Assembly.

Some half dozen or more candidates fol
Speaker of the Assembly, have been
named in various public journals. None
of those thus far suggested, all things con-
sidered, would be any Improvement upon
the Speaker of the last Assembly,. NJ.
Thompson. It may be that some of the
candidates named are well yersed in par
hamentary rule, and in the mere duty of
presiding, would dispatch business with
greater rapidity than Mr. Thompson. But
while a skillful parliamentarian and "a
ready ability to keep business moving, are
desirable qualifications for presiding
officer of the Assembly, there are other
requisites which are highly essential. To
the Speaker is committed the duty Of
appointing the standing Committees of
the House; he has the power to so con-
stitute the committees as to favor partic
ular interests and give them undue infiu
ence. Mr.. Thompson, we understand,
gave good satisfaction at the last session,
in the exercise of this power. 1t appears
to be conceded that the standing com
mitteeswere arranged with fairness An
honest discharge of duties in this partica-
lar entities to consideration. q
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31
Proclamation Of Amnesty.

President Johnson on Christmas day,
issued a Proclamation of Amnesty for all
political offences, which embraces all Off
GERS in the rebel Confederacy which were
not reached in his former proclamation.
Of course Jeff Davis, Mason, Slidell, Ben
iamin, and all other leading traitors who
instigated the rebellion, and by violence
and bloodshed sought to overthrow the
government, causing an immense sacrifice
of human life OH the part of the north, in
defense of tho Union, are all free. When
johnson was inaugurated into the Presi-
Dental office, he announced his intention
not to let the traitors go unpublished. All
his pretended hatred of treason has end
ed in mere farce, Never in the world S
history were such gigantic crimes allowed
to go unpublished. The cemeteries north
and south are peopled with the dead vic
Tins to the relentless war iAstigated by
these arch traitors Who knows. how
soon the. time will come when johnson
and his followers will regard jeff Davis
and his assassin associates, abused and per
secuted patriots, deserving the best offices
in the gift of the people. WHO knows
but the johnson Democracy may yet seek
to make jeff. Davis the next candidate for
the Presidency
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31
A New State Proposed.

i A few years ago, the project of erect
ing new state, out of that portion Of
Michigan, lying ON the south shore of Lake
Superior, and embracing the northern
counties in Wisconsin, was agitated The
project has again been renewed with earn
estness by the people residing in that
quarter, and the matter will be pressed
on the attention of Congress at an early
day. tits proposed to call the new state
Superior 1t of course contemplates tax
ing off large extent of country now en-
braced in Wisconsin, The Green Bay Id
pocate describes the limits of the new
state as follows
at would embrace the entire north
Peninsula of Michigan, and all that part
of Wisconsin, lying north of line drawn
due westwardly from the Menomonee riv-
er to the ST. Croix which now forms the
northwestern boundary of Wisconsin 1t
would take in most of Oconto county, the
larger part of Marathona and Chippeway,
tier of townships from Clark, Dunn, and
st Croix, and al of Polk, Dallas, Bur-
nett, Douglas, Bayfield, and Ashland, max
ing a State larger in area than what
would be left of Wisconsin. The area of
the new state would be about %, 900
square miles, and its population about
$4,000"
No doubt the population residing with
in the limits Of the proposed new state,
would be much convenienced by such a.
measure The marts of trade and CON-
merce for that region, will be mostly on
the southern shore of Lake Superior. The
immence resources of iron and copper, of
that country, will chiefly find water GEM
munication to the markets east and south.
BY reference to the map, it will be esre-
cially seen, that all the present territory
of Michigan bordering on Lake Superior,
is naturally separated from the balance tf
that state; moreover there is no convenient
communication between the two natural
divisions, during aconsiderble portion of
they year. IF Wisconsin were to spare the
territory asked for, our state would still
have Lake Michigan for its eastern be un-
larry and the Mississippi for its western.
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31

HOSPITAL FOR rig INSANE From the
report Of the State Hospital for the In.
sane, located near Madison, it appears that
the total number admitted from July 14th
1860, to September 80, 1868, is 94s. Oh
this number there has been admitted
from Kenosha county, during the, period
above mentioned, %. Six from this coun.
IL still remain in the. institution. s.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31

This was on the 10th day of October
1S36-only thirty-two years ago!"
It is proper to add to the foregoing
statement, that the les votes given al
Pike Greek, (now Kenosha, Were com.
pretended in an election precinct, consid
erably larger than the present county OF
Kenosha.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31
Early History of Wisconsin

The Milwaukee Wisconsin gives some
interesting political statistics of early
times in the Territory of Wise onsin.
When Wisconsin was separated from Iowa
and organized under territorial govern
ment by itself, there were but four coun-
ties within its limits The Wisconsin says:
ment of the first election held in the Ter
ritory of Wisconsin, on the 10th of Oc-
tober, 1886, for the election of delegate
to Congress and members of the Legisla-
ture. The total vote was2 2, 462, as follows:
Brown county. ......t..... 325
Milwaukee county. Observation-Disclosures. 78l
Crawford county 49, 68
Iowa county, .s........ p. ,26o
s1s@ 1A - -
-1Dtdt. : EO|
Milwaukee county, which the year or
two before, had, been organized by tie
Legislature of Michigan, comprised the
counties of Kenosha,s Racine. Walworth,
Rock, Jefferson, Waukesha, ASOZaukee,
Washington, Milwaukee, and parts Of
Doge and Dane The polls for Miiwau-
kee- county were. held at the following
places, and the figures set opposite them
show the votes cast at these polls;
At Louis Vieaux, now in Raymond,
Racine county ...... .........i. So
At Moses Smiths, Fox River, near
/! Waterford, or Rochester. ....... 80
At Upper Fox River, now Waukesha ID
At Pike River, at or near the present
city OF kenosha. ....s.....s.... luo
AT Racine -. ............. ... 90
AT Rock River, at or near the present
city Of GAINESVILLE 80
At Milwaukee, at the present Court
House. ........... $. 40
81 81 --
f. Total IS. 7S1
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31

i & s =. 81 aF5s Wm
PM GENERAL RANDALL The &C.
counts of Postmaster General Randall ap,
pear, to be in very unsatisfactory condi.
ton His department has been charged
with heavy defalcations. A late special
Of the Chicago Tribune say
"The Postmaster General has made q
very thorough investigation into the re.
cent charges against his department, q
swindling Operations in carrying the
mails to Hayannaand paying bills for ser
vice in Arizona, which was never perfor-
med. After overhauling books, and ex
aiming number of clerks, be cocluded tc
make no reply to the charges, it appear
ing that they were literally true. Amin
vestigation viii undoubtedly be ordered
when Congress meets, and some rich de-
'velopements are expected"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-12-31

:, In Psobafe--KenOsha County Court.
In the after Of the estate Of Lewis Die Demar de-
ceased. tgH at lI3A& tsft$ a#sf
an reading and fling the petition OF Lonis n.
V Die Demsr. administrators OF said estate, rep
resenting among otherthings that he mas fully ad.
ministered said estate, and praying that time and
count Of his ad minstration filed with said petition
Ito be fled) 1t IL ordered that said account be ex
amined by The judge Of this court on Saturday, the
18th day of January next ensuing, at his office in
the city and county OF Kenosha, ut 10 O'Clock A. M
OF said day.
And Il 10 further ordered that notice thereof be
given to all persons interested by publishing this
order In the Kenosha Telegraph, weekly news
paper published In the city of Kenosha, for three
weeks successfully. before the time above appoint
ed for the examination Of said account.
j. j. PETIT,
ooanty Judge, in and for the County OF Kenosha