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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-17

DEVICES OF THE GooD.-There was pre-
sent at the recent opening bal masque of
the opera, in Paris, an American gentleman
who is opposed to going to balls on Satur-
day night. He is conscientious about this,
and was much perplexed as to how he should
consistently attend the ball in question. He
was present and made the following expla-
nations: .! have reflected that owing to the
difference in time between here and New
York-about six hours-.I can leave here at
about five in the morning and not infringe
upon the Sabbath" That man ought to be
o small contributor to the treasury con
science fund.
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United States Internal Revenue.

CoLLEcroR's OFFICE, THIRD DISTRICT, s. c.,
COLUMBIA December 81, 1868.
NOTICE is hereby given to all parties who NAV
y claim an interest in STILL, &C., seized lfor
violation of Internal Revenue Laws, from r. J.
GGkAp5NEY GdfaI5 Of Fairfield County, to give bond to
States District Court, in thirty days from this
date, or it will be sold according to law
r. NJ WALLACE,
Jan Deputy Collector, Third District, S. c.
State South Carolina -Richland County.
~ TIE co URT OF PROBATE
By William Hutson IYigJ, Judge of Probate n,
Richldnd County
XXTHEREAS, JAMES HOPKINS hath applicd
wv to me for letters of administration, on the
Estate OF Mrs: EMMA Il. HOPKINS, late of Rich
land, deceased
These are. therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at Court
OF Probate for the said County, to be holden at
Columbia, on the 9th day of January, 1869, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, to show cause, If any, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this
18th day of January, A. d. 1869, and in the
nlncty-third year of American independence
w. iIUTSON WIGG,
Judge Probate Court, Rchland County.
Jan ii II %
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The last novel scientific idea in Europe is
that of DR.. Poggioli, recently presented
before the British Academy of Medicine
He thinks that by the use of electricity chill
dren may be improved in mind as we'll as in
body He instanced a child which was
phenomenon of deformity and stupidity
which, under the influence of electricity
grew three centimeters in single month j.
and has since been always first, instead of
last In his class. Vegetation is much
richer and moro rapid in its growth when
electrified than otherwise. Dr.. Poggioli
proposes, by way of experiment, that the
six last pupils of each class in a iyceum or
college be subjected to this electrical treet-
ment.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-17

The civil war which has been raging in
Japan since the beginning of the year 1868
Is at an end. Prince Aidsen, the most
powerful amongs the Northern Daimios,
who, after the resignation of the Tycoon,
continued the war against the Mikado on
his own account, concluded capitulation
with the Mikado on the 9Th of November.
The authority of the young Mikado, who
has recently become of age, is now recog-
nized throughout the country. Henceforth
the Mikado will be the actual as we'll as the
nominal ruler. Yeddo, which heretofore
has been the residence of the Tycoon, will
now be the residence of the Mikado and the
capital OF the Empire. Strong assurances
have already been given to the foreign
nations that the foreign treaties will be
strictly observed. Several foreigners will
fill high positions under the new Govern
ment. The abolition of the Tycoonate and
the establishment of regular form of
government may be considered as necessary
reforms.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-17

Du B1unfaut, in Paris. has recently exhi-
blted articles made Of spun glass, such as
smooth ostrich feathers, &C., differing from
those in ordinary use only in being much
finer and more durable. The usual obiec
tion to glass fabrics of brittleness, &C., does
not apply here, as the thread is as fine as
spiders web, and not inferior in strength to
the best wool, while far exceeding it in
beauty: The fexiblity of the thread may
be readily appreciated, from the fact that it
may be worked in the sewing as we'll as in
the netting machine.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-17

LOCOMOTIVE WITHOUT STEAM.-The New
York S", says that Mr.. Moltz, after eight
years labor, has produced a locomotive
which ne believes will supersede the use of
steam on railroads. and relieve the public
OF the apprehension of disastrous explo-
slons. The machine is set in motion by
levers acting on an eccentric, which moves
the wheels of tho engine. Ralancino
weights and springs seem to supply the
motive power. The model, which is on ex.
hibition in New York, cost the inventor
$4,000.
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Sale to Foreclose Mortgage.

John Agnew Us. A. r. Taylor
RY virtue of power of attorney to me given by
- A. T. Taylor bearing date January 2S, 1867,
will sell, at public auction, at Newberry Court
House, on the FIRST MONDAY in February next,
All that PLANTATION, in Newbcrry County,
bounded on the North and Northeast by lands OF
Thomas Floyd, on the south and South east by
the Saluda River, West by lands of James Lind
say and H. Williams, North and North west Ly
lands OF Griffin; containing nine hundred and
forty-one 1911 acres, more or less
TERMS OF SALE.-Twenty-ive hundred [s2 SCOT
dollars and the expenses of the sale in cash, the
balance on a credit of one and two years, secured
ny bond and mortgage, with approved sureties
purchasers to pay for stamps and papers.
JOHN AGNEW,
Jan . s4 Attorney Of Mortgagor
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State South Carolina -Richland County.

N TIE co OURT OF PROBITE.
By 'tMtdm Huts0n WiJg, J,tdJc Of Probate in
Richla'm County.
NM liEREAS, JAMES HOPKINS hath applicd
w to me for.letters of administration, de Gonis
non, with will annexed, on the estate of Cen VIM
HOPKINS late of Richland, deceased
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all
and singular the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at a Court
OF Probate for the said County, to be holden at
columbia, on the 9th day of January, 1869, at 10
administration should not be granted
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court,
tins 18th day of January, A. d. 1869, and in the
nincty-tbird year of American ndepcndence
w. HUTSON WIGG,
Jan If IA 80
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at Plymouth, N. H., there is cat which.
IN the summer season, will go to the brook
plunge in and seize trout swimming along
which she will bring into the house alive
and lay on the floor, purring around them,
tory feats. fo'
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-17
For InValids.

EOr lnVallQS.
EURE Extract of CALVES FEET for making a
i nutritious jelly, and for improving Soups and
Gravies.
Pure Extract of Vanilla, Lemon and Pine Apple
for flavoring.
Pearl Barley, Tapoca, Sage, Arrow-root, Choco-
late, Broma, Cocoa.
Coxe's Sparkling Gelatine, for making jelly.
Blanc Mango, Creams. For sale by
Jan 10 FISHER HEINITSH, Druggists.
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State South Carolina---Richland County,

~ TIE co URT or PROBA TIE.
By William Hutson IFigg, Judge OF Probate in
Rich'dnd County.
"HEREAS, AINSLEY II. MONTEITH hath
w applied to mo for letters of administration
on the estate of DORCAS L. THOMPSON, late of
Richland, deceased,
Thee are, therefore, to cite and admonsh all
deceased, to be and appear before me, at Court
OF Probate for the said County, to be holden at
Columbia, on the 27th day of January, 1869, at 10
oclock a. M. to show cause, If any, why the said
administration should not be granted
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court
thls 18th day of January, A. D. 1869, and in the
ninety-third year of American independence.
HUTSON WIGG,
Judge Probate Court, Rchland County
Jan II IA so
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Light, Light.

Light, Light.
IN BBLS. Primo White KEROSENE OIL, 11O
1O fIe test, on hand and for sale, at reduced
prices, by the barrel and at retail, by
Jan j. Il T. r. AGNEW
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Special Trade Items.
New Lots Popular Goods at Wholesale

New Lots Popular Goods at Wholesale.
BALMORAL AND BOULEVARD SKIRTS, 1880
to 90 per Dozen
Glengary and Long Wool shawls, $500 to
$4,000 per dozen.
Prints, bought anticipating rise, 8 to Is cents.
Longcloths and Brown Cotton Fabrics. stored
twenty days prior to RISE
Plaid Linseys, all popular brands. Tito AZ oents
Plaid and Striped Homespun, Is to 80 cents.
Rodman Jeans, Kentucky and Rock Island
Jeans, 25 cents to 81 90.
A full line STRIPES, TICKS, osNABUnGs.
Striped Osnaburgs, Shoetings, Shirtings,
Blankets, Flannels, Pant Goods,
Suit Goods, Trunks, Valises,
Carpets. Oil Cloths, Mating, &c.
oTIONs.
We make SPECIALITY of our NOTION DE-
PARTMENT, and feel sure that we can give satis-
faction. The STOCK in this department is JUST
TO HAND, and contains all favorite goods.
R.. SILVER.
Jan 16
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-09-08
Prince Napoleon,s position.

Prince Napoleon Bonaparte, cousin to
the Emperor Napoleon and like him., q
'shephew of lis uncle,p Napoleon 7
continues his parliamentary agitation
sgainst the policy OF the Paris Cabinet
as wen as the tendency OF the chief :tnea-
sures.proposed by the French. AIinisters
in q very decided manner. The Prince
is not satisfied with the present head of
the dynasty, and although he himself
has been nominated the second member
Of the regency in behalf of the Prince
Imperial, should his Majesty die before
his son attains his majority, it is quite
evident that he wishes to push forward
considerably in the path Of radical pro-
gress prior to that event if possible.
His conduct in this direction has been
80 marked of late that he is now olassed
as an "irreconcilable" in politics, the
Minister OF the Interior going 80 far, in
deed, in his very presence, rs TO charac-
terize his Senatorial course as "scandal-
ous." 1t is difficult to understand why
this should be. The empire as at pre-
sent constituted ought to be wide
enough, certainly, for one family. It
appears, however, as if it were other
wise. Prince Napoleon, who bears re-
markable and most striking personal
ieSeiuoluuce 10 NapoleOn The dreat, may
have inherited with it that illimitability
of 'sidea" which raised up new thrones
and induced many conquests previous to
Waterloo. Toned down to practical
radicalism, he may perhaps call this
French reform to be put in practice by q
plebiscite instead of at the point of the
bayonet. 1t has been said that his ad-
vice of the adoption of such an expert
ment contributed largely to the Italio-
Austrian war, the actual result of which,
although it banished the Austrians from
Lombardy and created united Italy.
brought Savoy and Nice under the
sceptre of Bonaparte. His Imperial
Highness is consequently successful
experimental, and it may be that Spain
offers just now an inviting field for the
exercise of his genius. He is very
shrewd and very comprehensive. He
opposed the Mexican expedition; he may
go for Spain-perhaps go to Spain in the
event of suitable king not being found
soon: He is radical enough for Spanish
revolution. He goes for the peoples,
and, of course, for Cuban indepence.
NeW York Herald
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Ex-PREs1DENr JEFFERSON DAVIS. The
millions of Southern hearts whose SYM
pathies follow Jefferson Davis wherever
he may go, will be pleased to learn that
his health has been much improved.
The consideration and respect with
which be has been received in Europe
is not the less tribute to the cause he
represented than to the man himself,
and is gratifying to his friends in Ameri-
ca. We cannot close this subject with
out paying passing tribute to the bear
ing of Mr.. Davis-in imprisonment, in
sufferings and exile. "Of firm and noble
soul, he has borne himself, since the
surrender, erect-giving the world assur-
ance of NAN. Bowing his naughty
head to none but his God, he will live
and will die-a soul unconquered.
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WHAT IT WILL Do.-Judge by what
it has done. Heinitsh's QUEEN's De-
LIGHT It has cured sore leg of twen-
ty-fve years stnading. It has restored
to health persons long diseased. It has
cured cutaneous eruptions, letter, &c.
1t has cured the dyspeptic Of his COM
to life the child supposed to be dying.
It has produced a radiant glow on the
female cheek. It has invigorated the
feeble and languishing. It has impaired
vigor to the young. It has vitalized the
decaying functions of age. II has puri-
fed the blood and invigorated life. It
has cured Liver Complaint and nervous
disorders. 1t has proven to be great
blessing to females. 1t establishes regu-
larity of the organs. It is the lamp of
life and way to health. and everybody
should try botte of HEINrrsH's QuEEs's
DELIGHT. ALA
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The LITERARY OUTLAw.-Where are
Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stoves friends?
BY "Uncle Toms Cabin" she earned the
hostility Of the South, and now in equal
proportion is receiving the disapproba-
ton of the men and women of the North
the men openly protesting their dis
gust Mt the nasty story she has concocted
at so much page; and the women-so
far as they speak in public-driving her
out of their suffrage convention by rea-
son of her recommending that man be
the head Of the woman as Christ is the
head of the Church. Where, then, is
Mrs. Stowe to go? Back to her Florida
home? No; for that, bought by some
juggle for n mere song at tax sale, has
reverted, with purer administration of
justice, to its rightful owners. To Eng
land? She would be secuted as one MAX
ing merchandise of family secrets. There
but remains for her, then, some home in
that North where her name was once tho
synonyme of glowing defence of negro
weakness, but must henceforth be linked
with the perpetration of as heinous q
piece of bawdy as the literature of licen-
tiousness in this country presents.
Ne,O York World.
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THE NIoaER QUESTION IN NEW YORK.
The Niger question on the fifteenth
amendn ent OF the Federal Constitution
and on the negro suffrage proposition of
our proposed new State Constitution is,
it appears, to be the fight in our coming
November election for the State Legisla.
ture. We shall know more distinctly,
however, the bearings of this question
after the action thereon of the Repub-
licans and Democrats in their respective
State Conventions of this month. Mean.
time, from all the signs of the day, in.
Guiding the results of the California
election, we think it probable that the
almighty niger" will be the leading
issue in all the approaching State cleo
tions where there is chance to head of
General Grant on the fifteenth amend
ment in support of which he is fully
committed. York Herald.
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A Power BEHIND THE THRONE

A Power BEHIND THE THRONE -
Brother-in-law b Dent, with the conserva-
tive carpet-bag, has departed for Missis-
sippi, leaving behind him the most
powerful of allies to look after his inte-
rests at court. The mistress of the
kings heart is more powerful than hos
tile ministers; and ambitious courtier
Madame Grant is modest, retiring lady,
and has exhibited no disposition to dab
BILE in politics until the other day, when
her family pride was reused by the as
sault of Boutwell, upon her favorite
brother. Then, rumor hath it, she
"tallled back" at Boutwell,, as only a
provoked woman can talk, and laid her
self out to thwart the radical machina-
tions against the budding Governor of
reconstructed Mississippi. She will not
be the first mistress of the White House
who has made and unmade Cabinets and
high officials. Old Abe found in the
wife of his bosom q troublesome and
persistent politician. There was Miss
Lane, too. who managed in good-na-
tured way her uncle Buchanan. Even
the self-reliant Old Hickory was dragged
into bitter feud with Calhoun by the
intrigues of little Mrs. Eaton, the wife
of his Secretary of War. Let the ex-
shopkeeper of Groton beware. In at
tacking family relation, he tampers
with his own official life. Instead of
killing off the aspiring brother-in-law,
his own head may suddenly be wanted
to molify IN irritated woman.
Ne7p Yor6. Ners
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A winnirae. Planik.

Our discussion Of the Land Commits
sion would be: incomplete did we not
close by suggesting a remedy against
the baneful and hostile influence it
is intended to exert. We have reme-
dy, and wo intend to propose it. But
we know how it will surprise many of
our readers, if not the entire State. Let
the progressive, liberal, anti-radioal,
black and white party that is growing in
South Carolina, and is destined by 1874,
if not before, to control its government,
inscribe at once upon its banner, "Land
for the landless, homes for the homeless
poor"
It is with free laborers that we are
dealing. They naturally desire the COM
fort and independence of homes of their
own. All the efficient laborers among
them will certainly succeed in this
country, after q little, in reaching the
object of their desires. Let the new
party, which as yet has not q distinctive
name, pledge itself, therefore, most
solemnly. by public resolution. to assist
them in this regard, and so secure their
votes. It is certain that we can do more
for them in one year than the Hon. G.
p. Leslie and the vile incediaries Hoge
and Scott can do in ten.
Hoge's speech has opened the cam
paign. We ourselves can see no sense
in giving the radicals the ear of the suf-
fragans for eight months, without re-
ply. Let the State press publish our
suggestion, and enlarge upon it, if it
approve of it, by showing that the libe-
rails have land to rent, mules to hire,
plantation implements to lend, credit to
use for the advancement of supplies-in
short the power to do, what carpet-bag-
gers can only promise, and that they
will do what they have the power to do,
if by their votes the blacks will help
overthrow the corruption and extrava-
gance, which unchecked, will prey still
moro remorselessly upon our substance.
Neither need there be the slightest
fear that the above recommended course
will deprive the State of farm laborers.
1t will, on the contrary, it appears to us,
land we have given the matter much pa
tient thought,) render our present labor
ers cheerful, efficient and available for
longer peri! of time than they now
promise to be. 1t will put intelligence
on top, and ignorance at the bottom.
And, as heretofore, capital and enter
prise will find instruments to execute
their bidding.
Look at this, gentlemen, and do not
reject it, simply because it surprises you.
lFinnsJOrO Ne,rS.
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Equality Life Insurance Co.,
OF RICHMOND, VA.

CUtce NO. I,Ol0 mann S[reef.
Capital paid in, 100000.
LIVERY policy issued by this Company is
IL non-forfeitable after FIRST ANIMAL
PAYMENT. Dividends are declared and paid
every year. 1t crculates it's money amongst
its patrons; the money collected in each State
being loaned on safe and reliable security to
the Insurers resident in such State. Loans
on Policies as liberal as other Companies who
declare dividends at the end OF the second,
third and fourth years.
OFFICERS.
David B. Clark, President.
Thomas H. Wynne, Yice-President.
John @. Winn, Secretary.
MEDICAL ADVISERS.
F. 3. Watkins, NJ d. H. Wythe Davis, NJ. D.
Local Board of Reference in Columbia, S. G,
Col. S. W. Melton, VIM. A. Wright, Esq, DR..
A. N. Talley.
Chambers & Bryce, Local Agents.
r. D. Sem, County Agent.
DIR. A. N. Talley, Medical Examiner.
BENJAMIN G. HERIOT,
General Travelling Agent State Of South Ca
rolina, Charleston, s. Q. Sept 8 q
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A PREMATURE REou1E,1s ,eor,

A PREMATURE REoUIEMs.- learn
with surprise from sundry radical ex-
changes that "the Democratic party is
in its last grasps of dissolution" We
have dim recollection of having heard
this remark before. The fact that it is
made, would lead some to suppose that
the perpetrators believe it. Perhaps
they do; but if they do, their heads must
be as thick and their brains rs added to
those of the prodigy they helped to elect
to the Presidency last fall. If the De-
mocratic party is defunct, it is the live
liest corpse seen since the days of Laza-
rus. Dead men tell no tales; but this
dead man has only recently thundered
across the continent tale of 10000
Democratic majority in California.
Within few weeks we have had similar
dead mems narratives of 1000 Democra-
tic majority in Montana: 20, 600 majority
in Virginia; 10000 majority in Ken
tucky; and 70, 900 majority in Tennessee.
And there is O cheerful prospect that this
dear departed and buried up party will
resurrect in Ohio 10000; Pennsylvania,
80, 900; and New York so, 900 better than
that active, healthy, all-alive opposition
party-the niger idolators. For a
corpse-this is doing about rs we'll rs
could be expected York Ne,rs.
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$50 600. Such 81 mill viii give employ
ment to 81 operatives ard will conshne
Sa7 bales cotton, weieh! ng AGO pounds
each. Estimated NET profits ON ptoduc.
tions, il sold at cost of. Nerthefn pro-
ducsion, 81, ,748. No estimate is made
Of the costiof water power, as that would
depend upon location, size and nature Of
stream. ssAA-.s -, S ~. ssSNgg - z 3 !
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A MEDIUM EXPOSED. Professor j. W.
Caldwell and Laura V. Ellis, the child
medium, little girl of twelve, have
been exhibiting in Western Massachu-
setts n series of wonderful physical
manifestations" after the stile of the
Davenport Brothers. Some of the tricks
were very clever. The medium was
securely fastened with strips of cotton
cloth to seat in q small cabinet. While
thus tied, numerous feats were perform
ed. such as tying and untying strip of
cloth around her neck or waist; taking
ring and placing it on any of her fingers,
or in her mouth or ear. A bell placed
in the mediums lap was rung; drum
played upon with drumstick, and then
with fingers, and tho sides of the cabinet
were vigorously pounded with stick
A voice quite like the mediums only q
trifie heavier, was heard in the cabinet
when the door was closed, which profess
ed to belong to the spirit of one
BLAKE" who, when on the earth, was
a soldier, and "got shooted" at the first
battle of Bull Run. In Great Barring
ton, however, according to the Berk-
shire Courier. the committee, in examin-
ing the childs fastening, rubbed some
lamp-black upon her fingers, and when
the strip was next manipulated by the
supposed spirit blackened finger marks,
were distinctly visible. One of the COM
mittee also heard the child say in low
tone to her father, when an experiment
with q ring failed, "Father, couldn't
make it stay in my ear; it dropped out :"
The explanation of the tricks performed
by Ellis is said to be very simple, the
whole secret lying in slipping the arm n
little way into the bandages, instead of
withdrawing the hands from them, as
would at first be supposed necessary,
and any slender boy or girl can easily
learn it.