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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-02
COLUMBIA, s. C.
Tuesday Morning, February 2. 1859.

We doubt if there is anything in the
world more arrogant than called reform
ers, particularly when they have succeeded
in establishing their pet idea, they rarely
have but one,} and before timc-the only
test-has afforded the opportunity of deter
mining its excellence or fallacy The ficti-
tlous eleventh commandment, sMind your
own business, is peculiarly applicable to
these conceited fools, who imagine their
own little noddles to be the abiding-plac
of all worldly wisdom. So, at least, seems
TO think the editor OF the Madrid Cyonsesta.
who trots Mr.. Charles Sumner over the
Goals to very lively air, in recent article
upon some gratuitous advice he lately gave
the provisional government, in reference to
the establishing of Republic. Says the
very appropriately Cronsesta:
''The almost unanimous declaration of
the Spanish people. in favor of monarchy,
is lit answer to the wishes expressed by
the American Senator. 1t shows in what
estimation the counsels of intermeddling
foreigners are held by the Spaniards This
lesson, we hope, will, at the same time,
teach the representative of Massachusetts
the propriety of keeping his advice for his
own countrymen, who are as much in need
OF good government as ourselves"
Itwould be naturally supposed that Mr..
Summers talent for governing had met with
SUCH disastrous failure in his own family
circle, that he would have been chary at
setting himself up as an arbiter of nations
But it seems his lack of modesty is as la
mentable as his lack of knowledge of the
Spanish people. The New Orleans Times
thinks the rebuke is as well-timed MS it is
pertinent; but we suppose his adamantine
conceit will be as proof to the courteous
satire of the Spaniard, as his chivalry was
on a most trying occasion.
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The revolution news from Cuba is par
TALLY, If not fully, confirmed by late tele-
graphic dispatches from Havana. The in
surgent troops, reported as having arrived
at Villa Clara, undoubtedly consist of the
column under Cespedes, then reported as
within ten days march of that town, where
they expected to receive large reinforce
ments. The return Of Balmaseda to Havana
still further confirms the growing strength
of the rebellion. which will, now that it has
reached within striking distance of the rail
roads, spread with far greater rapidity than
heretofore. The disturbances in Havana
must have been much more serious than the
brief dispatches in relation to them would
seem to indicate. The fact that Cabanas
and Numero Cuarto were attacked would
seem to indicate the existence of rcspec-
tably numerous organized force in the field
These forts line the opposite side of the bay
from Havana, and fully command it with
their guns. They look almost impregnable
from the front, and the reported action was
probably brought on by an attempt to sur
prise or take them from the rear; an at
tempt which, if successful, would have been
fatal to the power Of Spain in Cuba. This
bio at the citadel of Spanish power, taken
in connection with Dulce's proclamation,
the entire suspension of business in the
city, he affair ut the theatre, growing, no
doubt, out OF the reception of the news that
Cespedes had reached Villa Clara, one of the
most important strategic points to the in
surgents, is exceedingly suggestive. I'M
portant events are evidently on the eve of
transpiring in Cuba. which, unless present
indications are mt fault, will materially in
huenct the destiny of the island. The kill
ing OF three men, two ladies and some
children. III the streets Of Havana, proves
that the disturbances have not yet been
qneIled. The effort to underrate their i'm
portance in the telcgraphic dispatches is
too plainly evident for us to receive the
statements made without some grains of al
lowance. -Neac Orleans Times.
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LET Us HAVE PEAcE.-This is what
General Grant says, bnt Senator Sumner is
apparently opposed to anything of the kind.
AS already stated, he has introduced bill
i'll the Senate imposing penalty of two
years hard labor upon all persons who shall
assume to exercise official functions in the
Southern States, in violation of the
fourteenth constitutional amendment. In
other words, any Southern man who mt anv
period of his life held an Office that required
him to take an oath to support the Consti-
tuition OF the United States, and subse-
Inently engaged in war against the United
States, or gave aid and comfort to those who
die SO engage, and now accepts any office,
State or Federal, is to be deemed felon,
and put to hard labor in the penitcnitary or
State prison. Let us have peace" Mr..
Sumner.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-02

FIRE ALARMs.--On Sunday morning,
about quarter past 10 o'clock, as our citi-
zens were churchward bound, the alarm of
fire was given, which caused a general STAN
pede; and in short time the engines were
making time in the direction of the Nicker-
son House-the burning out of foul Chin
ney in that hostelry being the cause of the
difficulty. The firemen soon returned, and
the good folks donned their Sunday looks
and proceeded to their various sanctuaries.
Another alarm was sounded yesterday
evening, about o'clock, caused, as we are
informed, by the accidental burning out of
chimney on the premises of Mr.. John
Mcintosh. The fremen Lad run down
town, and then, to keep up the excitement,
ran up again.
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Life Insurance.
Feb

"A important consideration, which Company
"A pays the best, and where can the chenpest
and best Insurance be obtained. We say in tho
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL Because-The largest
Mutual Life Company 900 membcrs-its I'M
mense e 6a" security its surplus over all liabilities
dividends, on somo policies exceeding 70 per cent:
the largest annual dividend from the earnings of
single year ever made by any Company in the
world; its easy mode of receiving premiums-only
HALF CASH required you can secure a larger
amount of Insurance for the money paid. than in
the Connecticut Mutual. For particulars call on
Feb2 e. f. HEINITSH, at his Store
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1t is now definitely known that the loss
Of life and the injury of passengers on
board the steamship Pereire, which out
back to Hayre on the Goth ult., resulted
from her encountering terrific gale at sea-
during which the vessel lurched tremen
dously, throwing the passengers about with
great violence, killing six and disabling
many more. Captain Duchesne behaved
himself with great courage, and was warmly
complimcnted for his GOODNESS and success
in bringing the ship safely into port.
Mrs. General Grant is said to have the
smallest foot of any lady in Washington.
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FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING. We have
added Il fast card press-of the Dcgencr &
Weller patent-to the machinery of the
PhPnic office: and have also made additions
to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc.
Persons In want of any styles of book and
job printing, are invited to call and examine
samples and prices. Cards printed at short
notice: and at prices varying from So 80 to
$40 per thousand
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The House took days holiday, on Sa-
turday. and the Senate followed suit, and
took holiday yesterday. What with hoI-
days and leaves of absence, the members
are having capital time. Who would not
be legislator?
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Among other signs of the times it is
cheering to note that neither Fred. Douglas
nor Anna Dickinson succeed in drawing
lecture audiences in New York. People are
growing tired of the same old tune, and
long for new music.
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RAMrE. The Charleston Ners has the
following:
The new textile plant is drawing more
attention than any novelty presented to
Southern cultvators since the war A
number of planters in Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi are this year devoted to its culture,
as they formerly were to cotton. Ithas one
signal advantage over cotton-it can be
harvested and handled by machinery.
Ramie belongs to the nettle family; the
lint or fibre, used for CLOTH is the inside
bark, obtained MS flax is, by breaking or
otherwise getting rid of the stalk. 1t yields
two or three times rs much as cotton per
acre, and requires less cultivation. Wien
properly handled, the fibre is of lustrous
white color, little rough to the touch.
The cloth made from it has rich silky
hue, and lasts long time 1t does not
give cloth agreeable to the touch, as cot
ton or silk, but for all outside fabrics, and
especially for muslius, ii i greatly superior
to either cotton or linen. At present it
sells in London for sixty cents n pound.
70 engage in raising ramie, Southern
farmer needs only to obtain the cuttings,
and at harvest, machine for cleaning the
fibre which will cost about 1925.
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- -''- The Ku Ixlux I'm North Carolina.
We extract the following account from the


We extract the following account from the
Newbern IN. C.) Journal Of Commerce:
TRAGEDY AT KINsToN--GREAr EXCITE
MENT.-Our readers will remember that
three or four days ago. the grave of Colonel
Williams, about seven miles of Kinston, was
broken open and his body exhumed, and
carried no one knows whittier. We learn
that the perpetrators were almost immedi-
ately apprehended and lodged in Kinston
jail. On Saturday night, a party of men
compelled the jailor to deliver the scoun-
drels over to them, since which time thew
have not been heard from. The circum-
stances connected with the affair, as we
learn them from n gentleman who came
down on the train last night, we're rs fol-
lows:
About - o'clock, on Saturday night, the
keeper of the Jail was aroused by two men.
who were leading another, seemingly tied.
On demanding what they wanted, he was
told that they had captured another of the
desecrators of Colonel Williams remains,
and wished to lncarcerate him. The Tailor
complied with their request. and led the
prisoner in. No sooner had he done so than
the man released himself of his bonds, and,
drawing revolver, placed it at the jailor's
head and demanded the prison keys. This
demand was seconded by the two men out
qulsh the required articles. No sooner were
the doors thrown open than twenty or
thirty mounted men surrounded the Jail
and commanded the jailor to lead them to
the men accused of robbing the grave of
Colonel Williams.
The accused, five in number, one white
and four colored, were then taken from the
Jail, the keys again placed in possession of
the jailor, and the cavnlcade marched off in
the direction of the river. What became
OF the unfortunate prisoners is unknown,
though it is conjectured that they were
taken to the bridge crossing Neuse River,
their throats cut, and their bodies cast into
the seething waters. This belief was in
duced by the fact that the bridge was clotted
with gore on Sunday morning. The TAILOR
says the men who forced the Jail, were all
white. but were unknown to him. They
were probably induced to commit this rash
act, by the threats of the negroes, who pro-
claimed their intention of breaking open
the jail and releasing the prisoners
We further understand, that on Thursday
night. the Sheriff of the County received
information of the whereabouts of another
OF the scoundrels concerned in outragino
the remains of Colonel Williams, and sent
ms deputy with posse to apprehend him,
When the Sheritfs party approached the
house where he was concealed and demand
ell him to como forth, the demand was
replied to by rifle shot, seriously, if not
mortally, wounding one of the party The
door was Immediately broken open, the
desperate villain killed on the spot, and the
exasperatcd party, not content with this,
burned the cabin over his head. The wound
ed man is still in precarious condition.
Great excitement is said to prevail at
kinston. The town is rigidly patrolcd and
the strlctcst precautions are being taken to
quell an outbreak, which is momcntarily
expected.
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Law Card.

TNHE undersigned having turned over tho Re-
IL cords, Securities and Property of the Office of
Commissioner i'll Equity to his SUCCESSORS will
resume the practice of LAW and EQUITY in
Richland and adjoining Counties, and in the
Courts of the United States.
Feb 12t d. T. DESAITSSIIRE
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Zlpporah Cotton Seed.

MvvO WE offer for sale 35 Bushels of ZIPPO-
szSs1RAH COTTON SEED, tho lint of which
EsAEs1was sold in Charleston for 5 cents per
pound more than middling upland cotton, and
which is quoted in Charleston as high as IS
cents per pound. Price-s5.OO per bushel
Feb 2 r. O'NEATE e. SON
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SWIFT JUSTICE -LYNcHING OF A NEGRO BY
1'EEsoNs OF HIS Own COLoR-A most hor-
fibe and revolving outrage was perpetrated
at Mount Vernon, day or two since, by
negro named Mack, upon two little white
children, the eldest not more than eleven
years oi age The fiendish act created an
intense excitement in the community.
which was also shared bv the negroes
The country was secured in every direction.
and the monster captured. So great was
the excitement and Indignation of the peo-
pie that 1t was determined to execute the
prisoner OH the spot.
After consultation, however, the case was
lett IN the hands OF an impromptu negro
Jury who' after full hearing, sentenced
the prisoner to be hung, which sentence
was executed on the spot.
His victimes, we understand, are in n
critical condition, but hopes are entertained
OF their recovery. ry.-Mobile Register
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True Brotherhood Lodge No. "a. A. I'M.
a REGULAR COMMUNICATION of True
Wy brotherhood Lodge No. S4., A. F. NJ, will
be held, at Masonic Hall, THIS EVENING"
at O'Clock. BY order of the ". NJ
Feb s. l.. LGAPHAhT, Secretary
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-02

IHE ORPHAN ASYLUM OF THE SISTERS OK
MERcY.-We see that Sister Xavier, of this
institution, is In Washington, pressing the
retltlon OF the Sisters for an appropriation
to aid them in rebuilding their asylum,
which was destroyed during the war. Their
application is backed by Generals Sickles
and Gilmore, Admiral Dahlgren and Others
and will probably be successful. Governor
Scott has endorsed the petition in the fol-
lowing letter:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
ConCMBIA, january 20, 1869
earnestly recommend to the kindly con-
siacrat!ons and good offices of our Senators
and Representatives in Congress, Sister
Aavler, OF the religious order of Our Lady
OF Mercy, who visits Washington City with
view OF procuring al appropriation from,
Congress-, for the rebuilding OF her orphan
asylum, which was destroyed during the
bombardment of the city.
was personally cognizant, during my i'm
prlsonment In Charleston, and subsequently,
wnile was stationed in that city, of the
active and unceasing benevolence of the
Sisters OF Mercy; their charitable offices
being freely dealt out to all who needed
them, without reference to class, condition
or nationality; and knew of many friends
and acquaintances in the Federal army who
were the recipients of their benefcent and
Klnd attentions. Many a sick and wounded
Federal prisoner was indebted to them for
necessary nourishment and attention; and
frequently their dying pillows were soothed
and comforted by the pious consultations of
the Sisters OF Mercy.
earnestly hope that they may succeed in
their application to Congress- to enable
them to rebuild their desolated edifice, so
long sedulously devoted to the shelter and
education of the orphans of Charleston. as
o slight recognition of their unselfish deyo
ton to the alienation of human suffering
ROBERT X. SCOTT,
Governor of South Carolina.
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The OGEEcuEE AFFAIE-SAvANNAH Press
vINDloATED.- The judicial investigation
into the recent disturbance on the Ogeechee
closed yesterday by sending up the priso-
ners, or portion Of them, to be tried for
insurrection before the Superior Court.
The testimony from day to day has been
given in these columns and we now desire
to call the attention of the New York
Tribune, Philadelphia Press and, other radi-
cal journals North, to the fact that both the
evidence under oath, of white and black
and the decision of the magistrates thereon.
fully sustain the Savannah Republican in ali
it reported about the affair. We did not
make solitary statement of facts that is
not sustained by the testimony, while the
disingenuous and shamefully partisan re-
port of Col. Williams to Gen. Siblev is
shown to be utterly false and groundless.
We also beg to call their attention to the
fact that while the insurgents were most
ably and ingeniously defended, and every
thing possible brought forward in their
behalf. not one witness, white or black
could be produced to testify to q Disagree
ment between the negroes and the planters
on the subject of wages.
Is it too much, then, when We demand of
these radical journals that they take back
all the lies they have put in circulation on
the Ogeechee affair during the month that
is passcd?-Sacaunah Republican.
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Married women. says a statistician, on an
average, live until forty-fve, while unmar-
ried women do not live longer than forty
three. Thus, every man who refuses to
marry, shortcns some woman's life Just two
years. and thus practically commits homi-
eide. We suggest that the grand juries
ought to find bills against every bachelor
over thirty-tive years old This matter
should at once be taken in hand by the Lee
gisaturc.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-02

Court OF COMMON PLEAS AND GENERAL.
SESSIONS Judge Boozer, presiding
True bills were found against the follow
ing persons: The State os. Phillis Nappier-
Larceny; Peggy Bclton-Assault and bat
terry; John Davis-Larceny; W. II. w.
Gray-Assault with pistol; Thomas j. Ro-
bertson-Assault and battery; Louisia Will
son-Murder. Judge Boozer appointed
James d. Tradewell, Esq, and Mr. John
L. Sloan, Jr., to defend the accused. The
last mentioned, Mr.. Sloan, is a young
lawyer, who graduated with the highest
distinction. at the University Of South
Carolina, in juno last. This appointment
is certainly high compliment, and one
which we believe he deserves.
-O-
NEW ADVERTISER ENTs. Special attention
Is called to the following advertisements,
published for the first time this morning:
ID. B. DeSaussure-Law Card.
w. Hampton Gibbes-Agent.
b. I'll. Heinitsh-Life Insurance
Meeting Palmetto Fire Engine Company.
Meeting True Brotherhood Lodge.
II. ONeale & Son-Zpporah Cotton Seed.
>. V. G. @. Radcliffe-Notice.
Campbell q Jones-Sauer Kraut, &c.
II. 9. Shiver-La Grande Victoire Skirts
Jacob Levin-State Tax Returns
The Grecian bend has eached California,
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a RoUGH JOKE ON THE 'LIrrLE PER
JuRER. Senator Joshua Hill, we under
stand. recently perpctrated in Washington
the following cruel joke at the expense of
the Little Perjurer: 1t seems that the latter
had been giving reasons, under oath, to the
Reconstruction Committee, why Georgia
should be put back under military govern
ment; and, among other things said that he
was forced to leave Augusta on the day of the
municipal election, else he would have been
murdered. Shortly after this prominent
radical Senator on this committee met Sena-
tor Hill, and after relating to him Mr..
Blodgett's testimony, asked him, as q Geor-
gian and one acquainted with the state of
feeling N his State, if it was true. Mr.. Hill
replied that: ''He believed there was an or
dinance in force in Augusta which directed
that, at certain periods of the year, all dogs
found in the street without O muzzle should
be shot; that during those months, and Only
then, would Mr.. Blodgett's life be in danger
in that city"
[Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel.
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/, The Grecian bend has rec ched California,
but there it is called the Pacific slope.
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Sauer Kraut and Pickles.
Governor of South Carolin,

UST RECEIVED. Barrel of choice SAUER
~ kRAUT; also, Barrel of extra fine PICKLES.
Try them CAMPBELL Il JONES.
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Support Your Own Nursery.
La GRANDE VICTOIRE SKIRTs

ARE EXPRESSLY DESIGNED TO SUPPLY A
great need occasoned by the immense popularity
of tho present style of PANIER DRESSES. They
are unsurpassed for gracefulncss, comfo,L : and
durability, and can be worn with either gored or
Panier-shaped Dresses. For sale at
FebZ2 II. G. SHIVER'S
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Palmetto Fire Engine Company
State Tax Returns for City of Columbia.

TNHE Assessor, for the last time requests all in
Il terested, who have not ye. .eturned their
TAXABLE PROPERTY to do 80 without delay.
Tho time allowed for the same will expire in few
days, and all who fail to comply, will find their
property doube-taxed, without any chance of
abatement. JACOB LEVIN
Assessor for City Of Columbia, corner Plain and
Assembly streets Feb 90
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~ rss''s-ss-s-s'--al .l-s sli--s-
Local ITEMS,

CAsH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no
exceptions If an advertisement is to be
inserted. hand over the money; if paper is
subscribed for, the money must accompany
the order-otherwise no attention will be
paid to them. This rule will be adhered to.
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The descriptive catalogue for 1869 of ac-
climated fruit trees, etc., cultivated by VIM.
Summer, Esq, of Pomaria, has been re-
ceived. In addition to prices, ETC., it con-
tains information of interest to fruit
growers. W. Hampton Gibbes, Esq, is the
agent for this nursery.
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aSenC 1Or THIS nursery.
EXECUTIVE MATTERS. Governor Scott
has appointed, and the Senate confirmed,
Reuben Tonlinson, A. J. Ransier, J. J.
Wright, G. M. Wilder and G. J. Cunning
ham, as Trustees of the State Orphan Asy-
lum.
Pardons have been issued for Allen NJ
Drawdy, Joseph Allen and Saucho Brant-
ley.
The Frost King resumed his sway, yes
terday morning. A sudden reddening of
noses, and a general rush of uncoyere d
digits into the protecting care of pantaloon
pockets. being considered tho positive evil
donce of the fact. May the reign of his
wintry majesty continue few weeks, and
then give way to a more mild and amiable
ruler, is the earnest desire of all fruit-lovers
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post Office is
open during the week from so a. m. to 6p.
m. On Sundays, from to p. m. The
Charleston and Western mails are open for
delivery at 5 p. M, and close at So D. m.
Charleston night mail open 81 a. m., close
AZ p. m. Northern open for delivery Q
p. M, close IL a. m. Greenville open for
delivery p. M, close 80 p. m.
The Placer herald., 1869-09-18

MANY a child goes asray, not because
there Is want OF prayer or virtue At home.
but simply because homs lacks sunshine. A
child needs smiles as flowers need sunshine.
A ch,ld needs smiles as lowers need sun
beams. Children look little beyond the
present moment. If thing peases they
are apt to seek it If home Is the place
where faces are sour and words harsh ard
fault finding is ever in the ascen dent, they
will spend AS many hours AS possible else
where. Let every father and mother, then
try to be happy. Let them look happy
Let them talk 10 their children, esperia ly
the little ones, in such way as to make
them happy.