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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-12-04
! neia9ssas News.

RTotn5oaD. December 3.-Judge c. 81.
Rfsmhall end Gen. WI Wyckham. appointed
ON Republican State Central Committee
by those who remained in the Conyen-
Gons have declined the appointment.
Thomas j, Durant will be appointed
Circuit Judge OF Louisiane, Texas, Ala
'balna. Mississippi, Georgia and Florida.
NEw ORLEANS, December 3.-Returns
from twenty-s Counties in Mississippi
give .Alcorn 49, ,662 majority-a gain of
27.Q0o over last years vote for the radi-
Gala.
al New YoRK, December $500 soldiers,
gathered from adjacent forts, assisted the
revenue officers to capture forty -four
Illicit distilleries. This accounts for the
stories about movement of troops.
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA, December g.
In the Indiana Democratic Convention,
,Yoorhees doubted the truthfulness of the
Federal Treasury statements, and snid if
the, bondholders were too exacting, they
might get nothing.
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d DlR OODS r.
new STORE and NEW GOODS.

WE take pleasure in announcing to the
eVVs pnpne' that We have this day opened
noo soD ',Hss sSS 81 chan .; sVsiy so,eIip
assortment OF all the various Goods annertaino
ing TO our trade. '"'A'
Our Dress Goods Department
Shall , always be repletes with the latest styles
Cloths. Merinos, Delaines and Operas, in ali
colors, Prints OF all grades and makes.
- TABLE LINENS, in all styles, Damasks,
towels, Napkins, Doylies and Diapers OF
IN JEANS, ,CAssIMEREs, BRoApcLorHs.
DOEskINS, We shall always have complete
In BLEAcHED GOODS, sHEEr1Nas and
sHIRTINGs, and in BROWN COTToNs, wo
In GLOVES, HOSIERY, GENTS WEAR,
Collars, Merino Drawers and Shirts, fine &C.
fine assortment Of NOTIONS on hand.
Call and SEQ US, at the New Store, in Diercks'
now building, under tho old Kinsler Hail
Dec 3mo 8. W. PORTER Il co.
Dissolution of Oopartnership.
TNHE Firm OF FISHER. LOWRANCE &
Il FISHER is dissolved by the death Of the
AL All those indebted to this concern are ear
their accounts wthount delay.
:. j. FIshHR, Fl hHRhANcE' Survivors.
COLUMBIA, 8. g., December 1, 1862
New Firm,
p \. LOWRANCE, w. b. LOWRANCE AND
IGe P. G: LORICK having purchased the
stock OF Fisher, Lowrance & Fisher. have
united under the firm OF LOWRANCE l. CO.
and beg leave to offer their services to. and
ask continuance Of the favors Of the friends
OF the old concern. They will receive payment
rom 2If an parties indebted to Fisher, Lowrance
v Fisheri and these having claims against the
same, will present them for liquidation.
LOWkANCE Il co.
-OECEmBkh 1, 1853. Dec
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NOTICED,

Improved Town Property for Sale.
WE MUNn.. Uill sell. oe9 to tho highes. bidder, on
II O'Clock q. M, at Laurens Court House, chs
iolIGwin8 mSs I1I valuable town property. to wit:
about 150 yards from tho Court House. noHS
occupied by Mr.. @. III. Miller, containing one
aero; has all the necessary out-buildings. good
Sn;,d, GSa;r,dden, and . Well of good Water. Said
Rooms, comparatively new.
ALSO,
The HOUSE and LOT, on Federal street..
ffS9n.ting S depot. containing one-half acre; has
all the necessary out-buildings, with o good
Garden. Said building 10 . one-story Frame
House House, with four Rooms, and in, good condi-
ALSO, '% sf
The two-story Brick BUILDING, formerly
side Of tho Public Square, I'D joining Tobin =
rear.
TEaMs.-.one.half cash; balance ono year,
with note and mortaage Of pfemihes.- -
8 ShSs$HH$ 8 siAfiss$SS Executors.
Nov 80
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Almost every Gay we hear many per-
sons complaining Of headache, ioss of
appetite, and that t! ev 90 - =. 10 do
anything, DC. Many IS @ ny that we
have felt SO ourselves, a.. IL ct have
gone to bed and imagined ourselves sick,
but for the life of us could not tell what
was the matter. One day while thus
complaining; friend said to us. "Wby
don't you try PLANTATION B1rrERs? they
are really good thing and will make
you feel like new man." Upon his re-
commendation we purchased a bottle.
and took them according to tho direc.
tions. They seemed to go right to the
spot, and gave rs immediate relief. Ever
since, We have taken every opportunity
to recommend them.
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II am strong and healthy. vet 10 rYe.
NoN's BrrTRRs. MOI
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Store to Rent.

DtUIU CU A6UC.
THE largo and commodious STORE. 40 feet
L doep, on Richardson street, near the state
House, next door to tho lower Store of J. 4 T.
u. ARneu. Rent moderate to an approved
tenant. Apply to JOHN AGNEW
Doc
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MAGNOLIA WATER to the
beet imported German Cologne. and sold
at half the price. D4t3
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r. Real Estate for Sale.
BY d. @. PEIXOTTO & gOM.
WILL be sold on MONDAY next, by order OF
VIM. b: Brown. Administrator.
Two strips OF LAND, ON Senate streat-one
containing by IS feet, and the other by TO
running through the lot formerly owned by
Freslila Ihompaon. Terms each. DecA
Neat Ne'o Cottage.
BY D.. G. PRIXOTT0 & snM.
ON MONDAY next, December 8. in 'front.' OF
the Court Houae, in this city, at 10 o'clock,
VA newly-fnished Four.room COTTAGE;
with ali necessary out-buildings and We'll OF
fine Water; situated on North Boundary
street, betweon Bull and Marion streets-
fronting on Boundary atreet b2 foot. moro or
TERMs.-One-halfc cash; balance in twelve
months. Purchasers to pay ne for papers and
stamps. Dec S46
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Fresh Goods
ECElVED to-day:
IRA and family.
1000 pounds Fine Feed
Best Orange County Butter, Dairy and Fac
tory Cheese. saur Kraut. Minco Meat, tso~,e-
Canned Tomatoes, Peaches, Saline n. Cove
Oysters. Lobsters. Sardines, Desicated Cod
Fish. Fulton Market Beef, Pickles, Salmon,
Bay Mackerel, etc., etc.
Nov 40 LEAPHART 4 SIOANS
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Use the Best.
kNlNE English Cooking Soda, same price as
IL common.
Pure Cream Tartar.
Choice Spices.
Flavoring Extracts.
For sale low BY
Nov p z. T.. JACKSON, Druggist.
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To the Public in General

TO the Public in General.
t HAVE better COTTON SEED than any
l. man who advertiaes Seed for SALE Mine
is ths improved BOYD PROLIFIC, which e1-
cela any other. The price ID 81. 80 per bushel.
al examination OF my proofs will be convino-
inG: refer to Jocob n. Wells and J. d. Hit
Call and look at the growth, in Butcher Town.
Dec y N. POPE.
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For Sale.
Gsfk ONE very fine light CARRIAGE,
221S2k- for single or double harness. Also,
q very iue BUGGY. Inquire Of
Nov IA tHN MoKEHZ[E
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Scene in a Jury Room.

The San Francisco Herald Of February goth
relates the following incident
During the impaneling of jury for the trial
of William Oregon Smith, indicted for the
murder Of Commander Mitchell, one Of the
Jurors was asked the question; "Whether he
had such conscientious scruples as would pre-
vent bis rendering verdict Of guilty, wherein
the penalty was death?" The juror replied
that he was certainly opposed to capital pun
isbment, but, while the law prescribed such
punishment for the crime of murder, be could
sit as juror upon the case and render verdict
in accordance with the law and evidence pre-
sented. The jury was accepted. On yester-
day the trial was concluded, and the charge Of
Judge Sawyer was delivered and the jury re-
tired. After they had reached their room, the
gentleman above referred to is said to have
turned to bis companions and said subStan-
tally:
al have never felt my own littleness so much
as now. The occasion is an important one
The life Of fellow being is 10 our hands. j
propose that, before proceeding to business,
we spend short season in prayer, that we
may be guided rightly in the important duty
before us"
No one objected or responded.
al don't see" said he, looking around the
room, that any of you propose to pray, and
will do so myself" and, suiting the acton
to the word, he knelt upon the floor and offered
up fervent prayer, pleading that they might
be guided by Divine counsel in arriving at a
lust conclusion, while the other members OF
the Jury listened with bowed heads, in respect
ful silence.
At the conclusion Of his prayer ballot
was taken, and it is stated that he was one OF
the two who we're in favor Of rendering YER
dict Of murder in the first degree, and that be
was the last to yield the point.
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For the Virginid Free Prs''.
RETROSPECTIVE MUSINGS.

Softly ev'ning's tints are blending
With the darker shades of night
Der the landscape, far extending,
Luna casts her mellow light.
Save the zephyrs gently blowing,
Sounding to the chsrmd ear
Like some mystic streamlet flowing,
Not single sound ! hear.
Now my soul emancipated
From the grosser cares OF dar,
Having long this hour awaited,
Up on Fancy's wing awayi
Yes, away on anxious pinion
Over mountain, hill and dale
Haste thou to the I" Old DominionP'-
HE thee to my native Vale!
Now, in retrospective vision,
Swift before my eager eyes,
One by one, in bright succession,
An my boyhood scenes arise.
Lo! there stands the goodly building
Mid the trees of evergreen
See the rising sun just gliding
The blue mountains, so sereneI
There the schoolhouse and the playground,
Close beside the skirt of wood;
The ruin, too, with orchard round,
Where the dear I" Old House" once stood.
Yes; each spot, each tree, each aow'r,
Ev'ry object deemed most dear
In blithe childhood's joyous hour,
All, most plainly, now appear.
But the friends loved so dearly
Ali nv brefhren-where are theyT
Scattered like the leaves, the early
Autumn blasts have blown awayl
Some are exiled some are sleeping
Undisturbed beneath the sod;
Some were martyred-some are weeping,
Crushed beneath expressions rod.
The sly for can have his burrow,
Each fierce bird Of prey, its nest;
But my comrades, in their sorrow,
Scarce have where their heads 70 rest.
Then away my anxious spiritl
Search the wide world in thy hight
Take nv sympathy-O, bear II
To each loved one, ere It's light
Should you find the hearts stricken,
Or the soul bowed down with care,
Whisper soft these words that quicken:
"Trust in God and ne'er despair;
Those dark clouds, now fiercely cleaning,
Faith in God will clear away,
When the sun, more brightly beaming,
viii return fairer day."
Thus to muse, often wander,
When calm night draws DER its ven
And the moon comes forth, in ip 'endor,
To rehearse its wondrOus ac.
For though time and distance teyer
Those dear objects, from the sight,
Still, in love and spirit, ever,
revisit them, at night.
Ccntreview, Mo-, LlSCoShV'
March, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Statistics of Cuba.


iStreagh ofhe Spaniards- ResOTces q ne
bld,i, 6c.-The whole number Of troops that
have arrived in Cuba from Spain. up to the
2Sd is stated at lS, 400 soldiers of all arms.
and 65l officers Of all ranks. They have been
most enthusiastically received by their volun.
teer countrymen resident in Cuba. a list Of
those banishcd to Fernando-po for political
offences, published in the Diario Of the oath,
includes 242 whites and colored persons.-
Scnor Lemus, the representative Of the Cuban
insurgents now in Washington, has prepared
in English some very interesting statistics OF
the resources of the island from the official re-
cords, from which is quoted the following
The amount Of trade carried on in the island
at present is over Sl7O,OOO,OOO per annui.-
In 1862 the production Of the island was $780,
600, 600; taxes paid in, SS7 100000; imports,
S57 400, 900; exports, S4S, 100000. The ru-
raj wealth was then estimated at SSsl 900 900;
wealth of towns, Sl7O, 1000, 900; industrial and
commercial wealth, STA, ,O0O, 900.
The Spanish population, including the army.
was 10000 Cuban white population, 76o,-
600. ofthese 325, 900 were women and 49,
600 old people and children, leaving 10000
able for the army. The negro population was
GOO, 900, from which $4,000 mcn may be taken
for the field. This, he claims, is a low esii-
mate. 1t will be seen, however, that it gives
them 260, 900 men for the army. The produc-
tons in 1862 were: Sugar, S62 900 900; to-
bacco, SSO,OOO,OOO; other items, SS7 ,OOo, 900;
total, SI29, 900 OO0
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VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.

TERMS,

-g-The FREE PaEss is published weekly Al T's0
Dollar, aad Fjtfy CsRts per aHauH ~ adSUHee.
rrTUREE DOLLARS II not paid In advance.
.Es- Oss Dollar cad Fifty Csats for 'ir ''o"ih'.
E5-The terms Of advertising are, for square
tone iach) or less, Oss Dollar and Fifiy Cents for
three insertons-larger ones in the sane proper
lion Each continuance Fiffy CsHfs.
~8-No advertisement 90 be considered oy the
month or wear unless specified on the Manuscript
or previously agreed upon between the parties
-g-An advertisement not marked on the copy
sgecised number Of insertions viii be continued
until ordered out, and payment exaeted accordingly
-s-Rror1Aa ADvERrIsENESrs.-To avoid any
ni,aad,-staudinglsa the part Of the Annual Adver-
ti,ers its proper to state distnety that their pr
rilere only extends % their Immediate business
Real Estate. Legal and au other Advertisements sent
by them 70 be an additional charge, and no varia-
zion.
- Obituary Notices Of more than fveline' viii
De charEcdt for.
JOB WORK--Posters, Sale Bills, Circulars,
Cards &c, executed promptly, neatly, and at fair
prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

The editor Of the Dubuque Times, in re-
sponse to the query Of lady who wishes to
know the religious faith Of the members Of
Grants cabinet, says: Attorney General
Hoar is a Unitarian, Secretary Of the Interior
Cox is a Swedenborgain, Secretary Of the Navy
Borie is a Catholic, e1-Secretary Of State, Wash
burne is a Universalist, Secretary OF State,
Fish is a Dutch Reformer, and Postmaster
General Creswell eschews churches altogether.
The religious faith of Boutwell,, and Rawlins is
not vet known to fame. Grants family are
Methodists, and that is the church which be
usually attends"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
ISronSon'S Patent Water
Elevator.

TTAvING secured right ofsale Of Bronson 'sPat-
ent Water Elevator, or Bucket Pump, in the
counties of jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan, pro
pose to supply the citizens Of these counties with
this invaluable Water Elevator, manufactured by
Mr.. Wernwag Of Harper's Ferry, Zone of the best
Machinists in the country after an improved pat
term II is my desire, by way Of introducing this
patent, TO have the privilege of aixing this Eleva-
tor to limited number of the deepest Wells in the
county. they do not prove entirely satisfactory,
thew will be removed without cost. Parties desi-
ring TO test this Patent by having it affixed to their
Wells or Cisterns will please address me at Kable-
town, JEFF. Co. w. Va.
Jan. 2s, ls69-3m. JAMES TONGE.
Ne- New Era and Berkeley Union. Shep: Reg
and Spirit copy months and send bill to adyerti-
ser
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
HOMEMADE wHISKEY
Nov IS THE TIME Tl GET DARGAITS

TUGENE WEST has justsoturned from Balti-
II more with full and complete assortment OF
Goods that will compare with any in the market
for quality and cheapness. His stock Of
LADIES' DRESS GOODS
is composed of Alpacas Merinos, Sergcs, Delaines,
Ginghams, DC.
Select Variety OF Notions,
consisting Of Hosiery, Gloves, French Corsetts,
Hoop Skirts, the GRECIAN BEND, Linen Hand
kerchiefs, Buttons. Linen Tapes, Rulings, Alpaca
Braid, Gimp, all colors, &c. A full stock of
DOMESTIC GOODS,
Bleached and Brown Muslins, Bird Eye Diaper,
Irish Linen, Jaconets &c, also fine assortment of
GENTS CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,
and Bows Wear, Boots and Shoes of all sizes. a
full stock of GROCERIES, such as Sugar. Coffee,
Teas Of the best quality Oils Syrups, and that fa-
vorite brand of Tobacco, the Durham, all of which
he is selling for the cash, thirty days TO prompt
customers. Call and sec his stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
October q, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

Hoped Skirts arc being worn smaller, but
they are not likely to disappear; on the con-
trary, the indications are that they will increase
in size as the season advances. In Paris they
are already worn larger. They are SO comfort
able and withal so healthful that ladies will
not readily abandon them for the multfarious
skirts OF old and they will probably be per-
manent part of the wardrobe for all time to
come, varying in shape or size but never entire
ly abandoned. Two yards, the present size, is
somewhat too small FOR conyenience.-H -Hdrpes
Bazar.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
How to Set Out Peach Trees.


Peach trees succeed best when planted out
in Spring. Trees one year old from the bud
are the most suitable for setting out. A rich,
deep, sandy loan naturally or artifcially
drained is best suited for the peach, and next
to this strong, mellow loan; then light.
thin, sandy soil The poorest OF allis heavy,
compact clay soil. II your soil is Of the latter
description, it will be advisable FOR you 10 cx-
cavate holes for the trees from four to six feet
in diameter and one foot deep and Gil it with
new, rich, mellow soil mixed with broken
bones, wood ashes, SCOT, lime, plaster, and char
coal, these manures being specially adapted
for the peach. This treatment will pay well
when applied to a few trees in clay soil 10 =
large orchard it would be too expensive
Peach trees may be planted between the trees,
40 feet apart with good results in young apple
orchards. In old ones the roots Of the apple
trees would encroach on the peaches and rob
the soil Of its best ingredients. Land Tor
peaches shonld be little elevated above tho
average ground level.-H Western RHQl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
The Greatness Of Women.

The real influence Of true woman is stronger
to-day than ever, only our standard OF true
womanhood il higher We ask more at her
hands because we realize more fully her mag
nifcent capabilities. On the Stage her great
ness has long been recognized, but in the world
of Art and Music and Fiction, and the still no.
bier social influences which she wields, her
Iaurels are greener and Of fresher growth. For
the first time, too, her intellect is graphing
with subjects hitherto denied her. Into the
mysteries of Nature she is taking her first
steps Science is showing her strange woDt'erSi
Philosophy is teaching her the occult forces
and hidden laws Of the world Of thought. The
dull monotony of domestic duty rises iuto the
dignity of intelligent labor as she sees its deep
meaning and far-reaching power. For the old
helplessness comes the restful consciousness OF
acknowledged strength and the sitting calm
of life without high aims is exchanged for
the quick impulses and healthful activities OF
ambitious seffort.-FOm WOMEN, IN LPpin-
COTS Magazine for April.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

During the debate on the deficiency bin 10
the House on Saturday, Blr. Dawes said that
thecollection ofinternal revenue has been found
to cost So, 900, 900 year. The first appropr-
alton, three years ago, was for $4,000, 600
That bad left surplus Of S2,0OO,O0o. The
next year an appropriation Of $4,000, 900 bad
been made. leaving, with the surplus SS,0Oo.-
600 available.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

AXTr-ToBAcco.-TLo Providence (R. ~
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
has adopted the following rule:
"No candidate for membership IN this Con-
ference shall he deemed eligible until be sliall
have unequivocally and frankly affirmed bis
abstinence from the use Of tobacco during so
much Of the time Of biz trial for membership
as shall succeed the passage Of this rule, nor
until be shall have pledged himself in the fu-
ture to abstain from It's use, except it bo for
medical purposes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

The ATLANTIC CABLE.-At recent meet
ing Of the stockholders Of the Atlantic Tele-
graph Company it was officially announced
that the income from messages averaged E70o.
or $500 in gold, per day. The receipt Of
this amount shows that 1000 words pass over
the cable every day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

GES. EARLY IL LYEcHBURG.-Tbe Lynch
burg Hrginian Of Wednesday week says
General Early was on the streets yesterday,
and received the greetings Of many friends.--
1t is generally conceded that he is looking
younger and better than when be left.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

An English physician states that the moon
varies alternately from the temperature Of
molten lead to that Of frozen mercury. lie
says that when exposed 10 the sun the ther-
mometer would rise 500 degrees, and that
when its face is turned away from It that in
strument would go down 10 degrees below
zero
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

The EImira Gazette says: "The entire gin
Of Ezra Cornell TO the Cornell University will
amount to about two million two hundred
thousand dollars. Twenty years or 20 ago
Ezra could not pay his grocers bill"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15
Avon Mill for Rent.

TINE subscriber offers for Rent the Avon Mill,
situated at Ksbletown, Jefferson County,
West Virginia. The capacity Of this Mill Is about
Is. 900 bushels. The occupant last year ground a.
bout Is 900 bushels
The Water-power is strong, never.fsiling, and
never freezes.
This Min Is located admirably, in good Wheat
growing section Of country, convenient 70 roads.
Possession given on the lst Of July next. Ad-
dress the subscriber at Kabletown.
JOHN j. KABLE,
For the Heirs Of John kable.
March Is. ls69-tf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

The Methodist Book Concern has just paid
81 ,oOO, 600 for the magnificent building re-
Gently erected ou Broadway aud one-hundrsd
aud tenth street, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-04-15

A writer, in speaking Of a musical professor.
described him as throwing his chest forward
and drawing back bis head while singing as IL
trying to dodge a wel-aimed brickbat."