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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-16
The Most wslspm. New. of til. Century.
KNorvILLr, TENN, Febru

Knoxville, TENN. February 10. 1869.
To the Members Of the General Assembly of
Tennessee:
GENTLEMEN: herewith tender my
resignation ss Governor ef Tennessee to
you, as the representatives of the loyal
people Of the State; the resignation to
take effect on Thursday, the 25th inst.
The occasion serves to express my pro-
found sense OF obligation to the officers
and members of your respective Houses
for your faithful and generous CO. opera
ton with me in the endeavor to admins
ter the State Government for the protec-
ton of the loyal people thereof, and for
the quiet and welfare of ell the citizens;
and, also, to say that if there have been
ssY lack Of complete realization of these
objects, the fealt has not been from want
Of purpose and effort on my part, nor of
corporation on yours.
II has been my study and labor TO bring
Tennessee mp from the ruins in which she
was left by the war to that degree Of ma
terial prosperity and progress to which
she is so eminently entitled; to develop
her ample resources; render efficient all
her charitable and educational enter
prises, and maintain her financial dig
nifty in q word, TO place upon her the
crown of dignity she so well deserves to
wear.
There can be no doubt our success in
sll these respects would have been far
greater but for the fierce hostility with
which the administration has been fought
frsm the beginning. aud at al points, BY
the rebel element. Probably no man
ever Sled the Office who encountered
equal Opposition to that through which il
has been my lot to pass
How far We have succeeded in our hon
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-16
The Last Man.

A strange story is related concerning
the great earthquake of lT47. II is
said that all the Inhabitants Of Callao,
except one man, lost their lives. he
was standing on the fort overlooking
the harbor, when he saw the sea retire to
to great distance, and then come sweep.
ing back like mountain of water. A
cry of miserere" rose from all parts OF
the town, and then in moment all was
silent-where the town had fourished
there was a wide expanse of sea. But
the same wave which destroyed the town
swept toward him little boat, into which
h. leaped and made his escape.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-16

illustrated better the impecunious coudi-
ton of the men Of that incorruptible and
iron age. But in the present era what
Congressman has his paper protested 2
If we want the wealthiest bankers, the
chief directors of great railways. the
owners Of vast mills, the wielders of tre-
mendous iron interests, where shall we
look for them but in Congress p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-16

and other celebrities. The wedding and
reception were the most brilliant that
have taken place this season at Wash
ington.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

rolling, heaving, changing, swelling, sink
ing, rising, sounding, overwhelming, exalt-
ing.
L had heard the great organs OF Europe,
but they were tame and trifing compared
with this. The anthem of nature ut Niaga-
ra is familiar to my ear, but its thunder is
one great monotone. The music of Mos
cows bells is above and beyond them ALL
1t Is the voice of the people. It utters the
emotions of millions of loving, believing
longing hearts, not enlightened, perhaps,
like yours. but all crying ont to the Great
Father, in these solemn and inspiring tones,
as If their tongues had voices to cry: .'Holy,
Holy, Iloly, Lord God Almighty, Heaven
and earth are full of Thy glory!'
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21
COLUMBIA, S. G.
Thursday Morning. January 81. 1869.
Cuba.


The Mobile Register states that private ad.
vices received in that city indicate that the
Cuban insurrection is of much more for
midable character, and is conducted in
spirit of dogged perseverance that is far
different from what we hear through the
diluted dispatches of the Cuban cable.
The people seem thoroughly reused to re-
sistance, and are making war to the knife
on the Government, burning and laying
waste wherever they go upon doubtful terri
tory. Spain can spare fewer troops than
are indicated as available, and the insur-
gents arc stronger than we have been told.
They are, besides. not the disorganized
rabble they are called, and it will require
not only the most prompt decision. but the
strong hand, to prevail against them. Mer-
chants In Cuba seem to feel that the present
condition Of affairs cannot possibly last
and that every fresh point indicates that the
feeling of the people of the island will in
evitably bring her under United States pro-
teotion at an early day.
And this is what would have been con-
summation, ere this, had Secretary Seward
not been so enamored of iceberg and white
bear. purchases. Had he sent an agent
one of the gentlemen, whose hands were in
from recent Alaska experience-over to
Cuba with one or two of the spare millions
from that ''little CO., there is no doubt that
its judicious investment would have resulted
In wonderful change of sentiment in GER
tain Ounrters that vOp1d boya mo 40 ~, no
suit no longer one of time. At all events,
the Register thinks Cuba is surely coming,
and it is only question of how long she
will take; and that she has not come before
is because Mr.. Seward fell in love with
seals and icebergs, rather than with plan
tain groves and Cabana cigars. The de-
spatch in another column, purporting to
come from the Presidents Private Secretary,
may mean business after ALL
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

FAST AND CHEAP PRINrISo. bove
added fast card press-of the Degener &
Weller patent-to the machinery of the
PhCenir 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 United to call and examine
samples and prices. Cards printed at short
notice. and Mt prices varying from $3.50 to
$40 per thousand
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

Postmaster General Randall's recent COM
munication to Congress on the subject OF
postal telegraph, shows that he is alive to
the exigencies of the times. He proposes
erecting telegraphic lines all over the conn
try, IN connection with the postal system,
ana reducing the tariff of dispatches to the
lowest possible rate. There is no doubt that
snch reform will in time become neces-
sity, but we fear Mr. Randall will Mt present
ony y receive credit, like old Sol Gills, for
beng ahead Of his time. One thing is GER
taln' nothing would tend so thoroughly to
consolidate the interests of the country. and
to Knit together the various sections, ns the
estaoiishment OF so cheap and uniform sys.
tenn OF national telcgraphic lines.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

DEATH OF ). AUGUSTUS BLACK, Eso.-This
gentleman, who for several years was Claim
Agent IN Washington, and filed several i'm
portant public positions in his native State
among others that of Comptroller G General,
died, yesterday morning after very short
illness. from pneumonia, at the Central
House, in this city. Mr. Black had been
elected to fill vacancy in the House of
Representatives from Abbeville, and was in
Columbia on business connected with the
removal OF his political disabilities. Mr..
Black was native of South Carolina, and
was, we believe. about thirty eight years of
age.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

BRUTAL MURDER OF A Boy nv Hrs FAr,,ry
few nights since, man named Wcnthers
living in the lower portion of I,onisvilIe
while under the influence of liquor, asked
his little boy, four years old, to spell word
which 1t was impossible for the child TO do,
Weathcrs seized the boy by the hair pcke d
mp stick and beat the child until the Gesh
upon his body was laceratcd in many places,
Hecding not the cries OF the little one. who
pleaded for mercy, he then picked it up
and held it over q hot fire in the stove.
until its whole body was burned to blister.
Weathfra was subsequently arrested.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

The WISH PARENT TO THE THOUGHT
The following item, published in the
Charleston Ne,cs, will prove of interest to
the citizens of Columbia. AS no action has
yet been taken in the matter, we are at a
loss to discover wherein our Charleston
cotemporary obtained its reliable informa-
tion:
The UNIVERSITY B1LL.-We understand
that the Committee on Education have re-
commended the passage of this bill without
the medical school feature, preferring not
to disturb the Charleston Medical College,
which has far greater advantages than could
be obtained in the medical department of
the University"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

A rice sowing machine, the object of
which Is to work close to the bitches or
fences and oyer unequal ground, the inven-
ton of Mr.. L. ID. Dotterer, Of Charleston,
has been patented.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21
local Items.

Special attention is called to the sale of
horses, mules, household furniture. etc., by
Messrs. Peixotto &c Son, this morning.
bargains may be expected
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

The veteran of the Chnsleston Courier-
"m' Ladler, Esq.-paid Colurfbia flying
vlsit' and Is off for home again this morn
ing.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

The Charleston Nc,pS learns that q rich
deposit OF phosphate rock has been found
in the neighborhoad of Blulfton. More
millions for South Carolina.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

How TO PREVENT KEROSENE ACCIDENTS.
Never fill the lamp when lighted. Trim
always by day, putting in fresh oil every
morning and removing the charred portions
of the wick Avoid exposing the lamp to
sudden drafts, which blow the flames into
the reservoir of oil and explode them.
Carry them about as little as possible, and
before doing SO, lower tho wick Never
burn with a flame too low, for this causes
smoke and smell. Never extinguish them
b,y blowing; there is always gas in
the reservoir of the lamp; and the instant the
flame descends and comes in contact there
WITH explosion follows; put them out by
covering the wick. If these simple in
structions are attended to, explosion is inn
possible, all bad smell avoided, and light
obtained twice as brilliant as gas at half the
cost. So says writer.
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the medical school feature, preferring not
to disturb the Charleston Medical College.
which has far greater advantages than could
be obtained in the medical department of
the University"
ANOTHER PLEASANT EvENING.-The tab
leaux last night were an Improvement
such thing could be possible-upon the
efforts of the ladies on Tuesday night. The
display of the yellow metal, in the Baden
Baden scene, reminded us forcbly of the
good old times anent the war-when the
bright metal was forth Incoming, dollar for
dollar, upon the presentation of "pro-
mise to pay" and not as now, five of the
one for three of the other; and the desire
of the "heavy swell" to make himself
scarce. aroused the suspicion that he had Lut
small moiety of that article left and fully
appreciated the adage, that
He who bets and runs away,
May live to bet another day;
But he who 8 by the tiger slain.
Will find it hard to bet again.
'Blue Beard" and his new wife, sur.
rounded by the seven or eight suspended
relicts, was q fearful spectacle to behold; and
caused the visitors to condole with the unfor-
tupate ladies, who-nfter the tableaux-
would be forced to spend an hour in rear
ranging their waterfalls. The Nursery
Rhymes" caused tremendous uproar among
the youngsters, and the hilarity became
contagious; and for several minutes it was
hard to decide who were the most pleased
the smaller portion of Gods creation, or
their reverend progenitors. And then came
'the last scone of all"-but not, as Mr..
Willie Shakespeare has it. ssans eyes, sans
teeth, sans everything" for eyes and teeth
were used to perfecton-the former in
ogling the ladies, and the latter in masti-
eating everything edible obtainable. The
evident intention of the visitors was to sseat
up the parsonage" at one sitting; for they
completely cleared out everything
Charlotte russo to Roman punch. The
stock will be replenished, however, and the
attendants, this evening, we hazard the
assertion, will have another clearance" to
make. Remember, tonight is the last.
MAIL ARRANGEMEETs.- The post Office is
oPSi' N"iihS5 ChO WSCh lIoul u LIZ W y y.
m. On Sundays, from to s p. m. The
Charleston and Western mails are open for
delivery at 5 p. M, and close at S1a p. m.
Charleston night mail open S115 a. m., close
~ p. M. Northern open for delivery
p. M, close II m. Greenville open for de-
livery p. M, close So p. m.
CAsH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no
exceptions. If an advertisement is to
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.
New ADVERTISEMENTS. Special attention
is called to the following advertisements,
published for the first time this morning:
Gregg, Palmer & Co.-Bonds and Stocks
Rev. VIM. Curtis-Female High School
M. A. Harvey-For Sale.
w. b. Stanley-Social Cnb.
f.. Il. JacksoiI-Garden Seed
Fisher, Lowrance e Fisher-Apples
George ID. Conner-Broker.
@. H. Baldwin-Planting Potatoes, &C.
P. Cantwell-Irish Potatoes.
j. Lee Dixon-Meeting Acacia Lodge
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

Congress is far behind with its business,
and the disposition to push it forward does
not seem to exist With the exception of
the appropriation bill, it is doubtful
whether measures of great importance will
be got through prior to the 4th of March.
Not one of the appropriation bills has yet
finally passed the House, and the Indian
bill still hangs in committee. the difficulty
being to know exactly what Indians to ap-
propriate for. These bills must all be con-
sidered, or the wheels of the Government
must stop. There are but thirty-fve more
working days, counting Saturdays, in which
to complete all the important legislation,
and out of this time must be devoted at
least week, which will be taken up in the
consideration of contested election cases
and other privileged reports Besides, the
Committee of Ways and Means will GER
tainly report some tax measure which will
occupy no inconsiderable portion of the
time. With all these necessary measures to
be yet brought forward and the very wide
spread objection that seems to prevail
against any financial measure, it is not
probable that the latter will occupy much
of the time of the House or Senate.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

The celebrated Barnacle policy, "How
net to do it," is splendidly illustrated by
the Alaska Investigation committee. No
thing is clearer than the fact ii.,:t over two
millions were spent in bribing the bill
through Congress Nothing SO muddy as
the cndeavor to find out who got it, Up to
this time, the efforts of the investigating
committee have been confined to examining
persons who do not know anything about
it. We suppose the farce will Continue
until sufficient number of know-notbinps
will have been examined to furnish material
Tor a voluminous report, while the real par
ties enjoy the joke. We opine that a seri-
ons effort to discover the whereabouts of
the missing millions. would not carry the
Investigation far Beyond the threshold of
the capitol.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-21

CAsH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no
exceptions. If an advertisement is to {
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.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-25
ASSASSINATION IN M1ss1ss1pF1

When We consider the brutal lawless-
ness prevailing in some sections Of the
South, and the danger attending the
residence there of Union men, il be-
comes a source OF congra,u!a,ion that
the military rule is o aitogeth er
abolished. The latest example which
shows the superior humanity and civil.
cation of the chiSalry over the Northern
horde, is found in the case Of the Hon.
E. VI. ferger, who, refusing TO pay his
taxes, and having his property attached
to satisfy them, by the Mayor OF Jack
son, Colonel Crane, II Northern man,
this chiralric Yerser, armed himself
with q weapon. designated by his Mis-
sissippi compeers rs n Il thug knife
and first as~certaining that Colonel
Crane vas unarmed, he attempted by
insults to provoke him to strike the
first blow, but not heing able TO accom-
| plish this he thrust and jabbed his thug
katie into his victim until he was dead.
OF course, the civil power did not inter
fere, and the valorious fercer walked
home without question, but was subse-
quen,ly arrested by the military. As
the civil authorities declined to arres,
him, our telegram from Memphis to-day
informs US that Yergers' trial WAS go.
ing on yesterday and the evidence
ELECTED points to slight attacks of in
sanity.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-25

\ HsRoISE lSDEED.-Au incident has
been narrated 10 US which proves that
the Of Umpqua Valley are no
less heroic and patriotic than they are
beautiful. There is u house, not 10
miles from this place, the porch of
which has for several years been deco
rated with a large American flag. Last
week n notorious secsssionist from Lane
Couuty, named Mulkey, passing that
way, halted before the house aud .wore
that he would tie that flag TO the tail OF
his horse and drag it through the streets
OF the next village. The man of the
house was absent, but the lady came to
the door aud politely told the ruGian
'n"t IL he was n gentleman he would
pass along, and not modest a house pro-
tectsd only by II woman. But no appeal
to manhood can avail where all the
elements of manhood are wanting, aud
the d~sstardly villain persisted in his
threat TO drag the flag ut his horses
tad. PerceiviHg that mild means failed
the heroic woman took down a loaded
gun aud told her insulter that she would
shoot him on the first attempt TO carry
his threat into execution. This argp-
ment proved effectual, aud, after some
further parley, the chivalrous 81 fellow
re-mouuied and rode on, leaving the
brave woman mistress of the situation,
-Ros.sary COr.go1) Ensign. Juns 5.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-25

RAD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. County,
New York, has always been famous for
the excellent butter produced from its
dairies, but it seems that our embryo
heroes at West Point are not favored
with the fne-fiavored article as it comes
from the Westchester meadows. Re-
ccn,ly they exhibited their indignation
by pitching the inferior stuff out Of the
windows Of their din ing-rsom, probably
under the impression that IL was strong
enough to walk away. In this they
were mistaken, and the pound balls
were found lying where they fell. This
action Of the cadets smacked Of in
subordins,iou, and, consequently, they
were reported to headquarters, and
with but Two exceptions, all the officers
of the Cadet Corps wero reduced to the
ranks, the two escaping having been
fortunately absent when the heinons
crime was pe%rpetrated.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-25

WAR WITH observation-disclosures $
AppREss.-The International Working
mems Association has issued an ad.
dress to the National Labor Union OF
the United States, urging the working
men Of America to use their influence
TO prevent a war between America and
England, the clcarest result Of which
would be for an indefinite period to
nhurl back the ascendant movement OF
the working class on both sides Of the
Atlantic" The signers of the address
seem clearly persuaded TINT the war
between America and England--if war
there should bc-will be the result OF
the Vaccinations Of the despotic rulers
of Europe, who, 10 the democratic
mind, are the authors Of all evil. owe
need hardly tell yon,' they say, " that
there exist European powers anxionsly
bent upon hurrying tho United States
into u war with England" Russia
seems particularly interested in has
tening this event, in order that she may
escape the competition Of America in
the export of>raw produce" "To
convert the American plouGhshares into
swords would just now rescue from
impending bankruptcy that despotic
power which your Republican states
men have, in their wisdom, chosen for
their confidential adviser Aside,
however, from the particular interest
which Europe feels in crippling the
power of the United States, is it moi,
the address asks, the general interest OF
the common oppressors Of the working
men to turn their fast-growing inter
national co operation into IN inferno.
cine war? The address is signed by
the officers of the Association, viz;
B. Lucraft, Chairman "a chair maker)
Cowell Stepuey, Treasurer (lrnnk.
maker) (; j. George Eccsrius, General
Secretary (ttilor) aud also by the
members Of the General Council, on.
sistiugxof workers in various handi-
crafts, Of British, Frcnch, German,
swiss, Belgian, Danish and Polish
natioualities.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1869-06-25

WEypELL PHILLlps' LAST GRIEVANCES.
Wendell Phillips, says the New York
Times, has found another first class
grievance, and he advocates its correc-
ton more suo. He is shocked by the
inhumau treatment of the indians by
our Government, and he urges them TO
tear up the rails of the Pacific Rail.
road. His ex~ultation over some OF
their exploits in this way is refreshing.
II reminds one of the palmiest days OF
the a~n,i-slavcry agitation Every
blow strnck at the Pacific Railroad,
says Mr. Phillips, ais heard around the
globe" "Haunt tina. road, Is bis adj
Vice to the Indians, with such dan
gers that none will dare to use it, He
sees "great good in The fact that the
Indians have begun to tear up 'he rails,
to shoe, passengers and conductors on
the road The vast benefits tho road
will confer on the ountrv and the
world count for nothing in MIR Ptil'iH's
estimation.