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The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-03

a lady in Paris was out of all patience and
spirits at hearing nothing but French day af-
ter day. Once she heard cock growing, and
exclaimed: THANK God there's somebody
who speaks English"
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-03

A SOCIETY to Promote the Cause Of Yentil-
alton" has been organized in New York. 4
monthly journal is TO be established, in which
the deleterious effects of imperfect and the
sanitary benefits of perfect ventilation will be
fully presented by statistics, etc.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-03

EsGLIzH coacb-builders are beginning 10 nr :
nounoe that they are prepared to build light
carriages on wheels imported from America.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-03

CcoL.-A man in Clinton, iowa. telegraphs
to the sheriff of Lee county. Ill, as follows:
Arrest Charles 7. W, for clipping with my
wife. Owes me one hundred dollars. II he
pays, let him CO."
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-07-03

The AeIandria young ladies are saving the
gloves touched by General Lee, to hand down
TO posterity.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30
Cotton Mn N ufacturinp.
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MIR. EDITOR: 1t is generally conceded that
the prosperity Of the Southern States will
be advanced by diversity of pursuits, and
the manufacture of the staple grown at our
doors must be profitable Your correspon-
dent "Virgil'' trutbfully says that our peo-
pie do not fully realize the wonders to be
accomplished by accumulation of capital
from small subscriptions. "Tall oaks from
little acorns grow" There are hundreds of
persons, especially in the Districts above
Columbia, who have money to invest, and
if the ball is set in motion in the proper
way, company with capital sufficient can
easily be gotten up. Our manufacturing
friend S. has probably an eye rather to the
next Presidency than to spinning yarn on
our canal: The writer is believer in the
maxim, that "God helps them who help
themselves" (no reference is intended to
our Legislators.) Our agricultural friends
will meet here on Monday next. with q view
to form an Agricultural Society, which is
much needed. Would it not be an oppor-
tune moment to commence the formation
OF Manufacturing Company? H.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

MIR. EDITOR: Your correspondent, "Vir-
gil, notes the decided decline in the re-
celpts OF cotton in Columbia, and the con-
sequent dullness of trade generally. Allow
me to bring to notice one cause which
operates in this section unfavorably towards
your city. The want of communication on
the Enoree and Tiger Rivers which with
little effort might be effected, compels the
planters to haul their cotton from ten to fif-
teen miles to the Union and Spartanburg
Railroad, (requiring shipment over two
roads,) or fifteen to twenty miles to New
berry O. IL. The latter has commanded a
large business this season, and it is due to
state that the prices paid by the merchants
have been quite satisfactory to the pro-
ducers, and will compare fayorably with
those OF any interior town in the State.
But while we are happy to allude to the
ere long expand into cfty ftTd or hrcs oscE
is to remark the Inconvenience of the
planter and the great amount of animal
labor required to transport the produce to
market. These obstacles cause the planters,
in great degree, to dispose of their crops
at the nearest market, and very often to
agents, who find it to their advantage to
make purchases before removal. It appears
to us that, with little expense, the rivers
alluded to might be made navigable for
distance of twenty-five miles from their
functions with Broad River, and thus be
the means of pouring large amount of
cotton into Columbia, which otherwise will
continue diverted from its appropriate
place. We certainly think it an enterprise
worthy of effort, and it is not an unfit sub
ject for legislative consideration.
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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30
The New York Worlds says, .eThe radical

The New York World says, .eThe radical
papers on all sides are Beginning to openly
express thsir ldissa atisfaction With Grant and
his appointments. The grumbles give place
to growls. The composition OF the Cabinet
is declared to be largely based upon the
subscription lists. The Nation permits n
correspondent to say that the nomination of
Mr.. Stewart the day after he had presented
Gen. Grant with check for $65, 900, for a
house given to him by number OF gentle
men, Of whom Mr.. Stewart was one, was
very mdtopropos; and 'the appointment of
Mr. Borie, who subscribed to the purchase
OF house for Gen. Grant in Philadelphia,
is open to similar comment Editoriallv,
the Nation condemns the appointment of
Boutwell,. The Springfield Massachusetts,
Repubhcdn declares that the appointments
are made Ill a manner which does not
strengthen the new administration in the
hearts OF the people, who care very little
about Gen. Grants relatives and personal
friends, but great deal about the selection
OF good men for the offices, great and small ;
The editor of the Republican, by-the-by, is
known to be warmly devoted to Schuyler
Colfax, who has not been fortunate in get
ting his personal friends, Defrees, for in
stance, into Office But this general dis
satisfaction with Grant, looks as if the man
on horseback had suddenly become some
thing such an object of terror to the radi-
calls as Commentators is made to appear to
Don Giovanni"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30
'tunities. that you might go on in that way
prospecting in employment and in Office

tunitleS, tnat you might go on in that way
prospecting in employment and in Office
"You fight against titles and aristocracies
There never we're titles and aristocracies
that exercised the complete power and ju-
risdlction. over Everything that concerned a
people that is! !concentrated in this body to-
Sir, the position in which, so far as I
am Judge, the people of the North were
placed at the beginning of the late war, was
disgraceful to all legislation of the past.
Did you who now sit in your seats tell us
that this war was impending? Did you
ever tell us that we were at any time on the
brink of fearful convulsion? We rushed
into that war without discipline, without
preparation, without knowledge of the i'm
pending catastrophe. Is it fair, is it lust,
is it generous, that that policy should be
pursued hereafter? Such, sir, was nv
knowledge of it. Nobody ever told me, or
those whom L now represent, of the ruin
that four short years brought upon us.
"Sir, all have studied the results of the
inquisition, commencing with the fourth
century and ending in this. Obnoxious and
cruel as the result of that action suggests
itself to every mans mind, do not believe
that Its action caused more anxiety, more
trouble, moro terror than the Acts of Con-
gress applied to the people during the war,
both North and South, and since the war
has ended; for if there was any tyranny
ever exercised, either by one man or by a
set OF men, aiming at given purpose, that
tyranny was exhibited over the people of
this country, South and North, in the exac-
tlons made upon them while the war was
pressing, and since then in the adjustment
OF their material interests. The troubles,
the anxieties and the uncertainties which
have operated upon the minds of business
men and their families have been unknown
IN the history OF any other nation that has
ever existed
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

IT IS PooR RULE THAT WoN'T WORK
BoTH WAYs.-A man, in town of Loudon
County, Virginia, the other day caught i.
carpet-bagger who had stolen money from
his drawer. He took him to the nearest
Justice; but found that the Justice was out
of Office. In fact, he could find no officer
either to arrest, or to punish. or to take
charge of his prisoner. Thinking that as
there was no punishment for larceny, there
could be none for assault and battery, he
gave the fellow beating and kicked him
clean ont of town.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

BAD WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT EMpLoY.-
The New York Independent publishes an ex-
traordinary letter from Hannah Tyler, one
of the female clerks in the Treasury Depart
ment. respecting the women employees of
the Government at Washington. The let
ter carries with it its own comment, and, if
true, will awaken considerable indignation
against the writer. The writer deliberately
charges that hundreds of women are en-
ployed rs clerks who are not needed, and, if
they are needed, are entirely unfit for the
positions they fill. She also says it is noto-
rious that some of the women are the para
mours of members of Congress- who keep
them, as we'll as the other useless and super
fuous female clerks, in Office, at the expense
of the Government
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

The Savannah Republican, speaking of
the sensational despatch, published in the
Northern papers several days ago, relative
to colored persons being disturbed by the
Ku Klux in Georgia. says:
This is one of the precious documents
said to have emanated from Bullock's pri-
vate Secretary, man named Davis Par
ties living at Barnetts Station and in
the neighborhood, testify that nothing of
the kind, or even approaching to it, has
occurred in that section of the country
that it is q radical lie manufactured out of
whole cloth. We hope the grand jury of
Fulton County will prosecute the libeler for
malicious mischief, and arrest him upon
his return to the city. The law ought to
protect society against such SANDERS if it does
not"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

ILLS THAT FLESH IS HEIR To.-Scrofu,a
or Kings Evil, Rheumatism, NEURALGIA.
Swellings of the Glands and Joints, Erup
ton of the Skin. Secondary Syphilis with
all its train of evils, Impure Blood, Female
Diseases, Low Spirits, Liver Complaint
Nervousness. &C., &c, fall to the lot of
mankind. But, happily, they have their
antldote. DIR. TUFTS SARsApAR1Ii1A and
QUEENS DELIGHT possess the qualities to
expei them from the system, restore perfect
heai illsa3: """'""" '"'''''- -hrzr o."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

The ATLANTIC CABLE.-Another reduc-
tion in the rates charged by the Atlantic
cable is announced. The reduction which
it is reported the Directors have resolved
upon making is to take effect on June 1st.
The contrast between the price of the mes
sages asked three years ago and the rates
now to be charged is very startling. At
first, the rates for message of ten words,
OF five letters each, from New York to Lon
don, payable in gold, were 300, next $50
next S25. and finally SIT. change was
then made in the character of the messages,
and no restriction was placed upon the
number of letters in each word Though
the rate of SIT in gold was unchanged, yet
the new regulation was more than equiva-
lent to n reduction of one-third in the price.
The new rate, which it is reported will go
into effect on June 1st, is So
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

A desperate fight occurred the other day,
near Neversink, in Sullivan County, Ny,
between backwoodsman, and whole
family of wild cats. He had crawled into
cave in that picturesque country, and was
suddenly attacked by two grown cats and
four large kittens. A desperate fight en-
sued, in which the bold fellow succeeded in
killing the whole party of the felines. His
whole body was frightfully lacerated, and
his wardrobe at the end Of the encounter,
consisted of one suspender, half vest, one
pantaloon leg, no shirt to speak of, and
pair OF boots that wouldn't "shed dew"
His name is Jonas Brooks, and he actually
whipped his weight in wild cats
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30
Protect the Little Birds.

MIR. EDITOR: In passing through the
lark recently, my attention was attracted
to the large number of little birds gathered
there; and while stopping to watch them,
was panied to see them driven from tree to
tree by yagrant boys, both white and
colorcd, who assailed them with stones,
arrows and other missiles. These bows
should be properly cared for. Cannot our
city fathers station a policeman to protect
both the trees and the birds?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

poor man came to a minister and beg
ged to be unmarried. The minister assured
him that it was out of the question, and
urged him to put away the notion Of any
thing so absurd The man insisted that
was worse than tho.devil. The minister de-
INJURED, saying, that was quite impossible.
mo" said the poor man, ''the Bible tells
ye, that if ye resist the devil, he fees from
ye; but if you resist her, she fees at ye"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

Some amusement WAS created by scene
which occurred in the Senate Chamber, re-
Gently, after the adjournment. Mr. Sum
ner was engaged in earnest conversation
with friend, when dapper young African,
dressed in the height of fashion, and ac-
companied by two females of the same
race and color" gorgeous in feathers and
silks, approached and touching Mr.. Sum
ner on the shoulder. claimed acquaintance
and Immediately presented his female
friends to the great champion of their race
The damsels were delighted to sec Mr.. Sum
ner, and each took hand and settled them
selves for little talk over matters and
things Mr.. Sumner did not seem, how
ever, to appreciate their attention, and,
with the best grace he could command,
withdrew his hands, and, turning his back,
resumed the conversation which had been
interrupted. The party were not at all
pleased with their reception, and one of
the ladies remarked "Well, I did not think
he would I've so cool after all his beautiful
talk about us; but white man is very uncer-
tain. - Ipash. Cor. .Sarunnah Republican.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

beautiful, healthy skin, is the desire of all,
and this is within the reach of ALL The
skin becomes discolored, rough, eruptive.
by the virulent, unhealthy condition of the
excretions and insensible perspiration-th
is, secreted by its functions, and expelled
through its pores The skin is one of the
chief outlets for the expulsion of the hu-
mors or elements that the absorbent vessels
reject, to nourish and sustain the blood;
delicate skin, and we have Pimples, Blotch-
es, Sores, either simple or malignant &C
cording to the condition of the perspiration
and humors secreted by the skin. Now,
the application of cosmetics only hide these
defects, and increase the irritant condition
Of the skin. Use Heinitsb's Queens De-
light, and it will be found perfect remedy
for these disorders. M24
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

Planting goes on bravely. Labor is
scarce, but fertilizers and industry will
more than make up for labor, which at best
is rather on the sorry order Young men
take hold OF the work in the fields, and make
yourselves truly independent.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

Young men may be pleased to know that
it is becoming fashionable for brides to live
one year with their parents. There are
young men who are willing that this freak
should be extended to any number Of years
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30
u O Q "a L te no O.

iSeuRsr.-Aninquest was held on Sunday
last. bys. B. Thompson Aetingg Coroner
on the body ofa colored lads named Richard
Collins. Atfterinveshgation and an exami
nation by DIR. John Lynch, the jury rem
dered verdict that the deceased came to
his death from commissions, caused by eat
ing indigestible substances.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

Sr. MAUR's Soirce seats can be reserved at
Bryan McCarter's, during the day, with
out extra charge. Admission SO cents;
children under twelve, 25. MOS
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

HoRRIDLE MURDER. last Thursday,
the body of white man was found in
thicket, above Elliott's old mill. about three
miles from town, which, upon examination,
was found to be Burwell Hilton. The de.
ceased was from Lancaster, S. c., and, at
the time of his death, was employed at the
mill. 1t is supposed he was Killed with an
axe, i'll the house, and the body taken out
dsedc dss dc@a8segen @8se gen The ahoy Shfd haSd clokes
lad about him somo fifty-two dollars in sill
YER and greenbacks. The top of his head
was knocked off, and several holes through
his body, made by pistol or gun. He was
alone at the time the murder was committed.
One negro boy has been committed to Jail
as either principal or accessory, and the Of
fcers of the law are in pursuit of other ne
groes, who have fed, probably to South
Carolina. = Charlotte IN. C) Times.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

NEW ADvERrIsEMENTs.- Special attention
Is called to the following advertisements,
published for the first time this morning.
NJ. J. Cnlnan-Notice.
Z. Won Santen-Fancy Goods, TOYS. &c
l.. +. hapeau-McClellan Saddles. &c.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

Ferdinand Carri, the youthful violnist,
who has appeared once or twice before m
appreciative audience of Columbians, will
give another concert during the ensuing
week. Ferdinand is about thirteen years of
age, and his musical proficiency is really
wonderful. The date and programme of
the anticipated concert will be announced
in day or two.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30


ST. MAUR TIE VENrR11oou1sr AND MA.
GicIAN-His first entertainment was given
In Carolina Hall, last evening, to crowded
and delighted audience. This gentleman is
well known to the Southern public. not
only as an accomplished professor of his
art, but as gallant officer of the late $50.
Called" and when he made his appearance
last night, it was to be greeted by many an
old comrade, who felt pleased to applaud
him upon his success. st. Maur is unques-
tlonably the best ventriloquist who has ever
visited Columbia, this branch of his accom-.
pllshments being undoubtedly based on q
natural gift in this direction. His dexterous
manIpulations, in the character of magician,
are also worthy of the most favorable no.
tlce. Altogether, his entertainment was
far better than one is accustomed to receive
at the hands Of most of his profession, and
we cordially recommend our readers to
place themselves in the way of enjoying it.
as he repeats it tonight
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

A lot OF cards and bill head paper has
Just been received at the Phenir Office
something new and pretty. Also lot of
auction csAds which will be printed at
extraordinarily 4ow prices.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-30

Messrs Geiger & McGregor have taste
iu'ly htted up store in Greenfield's row.
and are opening complete stock of drugs.
chemicals perfumes, of nearly every kind.
besides a variety of fancy articles. They
invite their friends and old patrons, as well
as tho public generally to give them a call.
remember, the store is one door below
McKenzies
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-09
LOUISIANA ITEMS.

During the week we have heard many of our
planting friends complain that they were unable
TO employ laborers for the coming year. The ne
groes DO not seem to be willing 70 hire as thew
were last Christmas. They appear to be more
particular IN the selection OF employers too. as
some planters have secured as many as they desire
while others have mott Mansfield Times. I'd.
During the past month we have noticed several
Groves of Texas ponies in our town-TTbid
Last Monday night the mayor and aldermen of
this place resigned. An election for their sue
cessors will be he'd on Saturday the 9th inst.
Ibid.
A few farmers in this section are preparing to
next winter they will not be driven TO the peces.
atty OF again buying their sugar and molssses.
we see no reason why small crop of cane can
not be successfully cultivated In our parish every
year. In fact we have heard of one gentleman
residing near this place, who planted some Hast
year and realized enough sugar and molasses to
supply his fsmiy for twelve months.-[Ibid.
During the past two months we have seen a
number OF families, with their wagons and house
hold goods. pass Throughout town, en,route for
Texas. Nearly all of them hailed from Alabama
and Mississippi.-[Ibi rl -
We learn from several persons that three ne
groes were killed and number of cabins burned
on the plantation of Mr.. Davidson, seven miles
this side of Mansfield, in De Soto parish. Several
parties were suspected, and arrests were being
made, and the whole matter was undergoing
investigation before q magistrate. There ia a
good deal of feeling manifested, and disposition
shown TO punish the guilty and protect the inno-
cent. We do not know the circumstances nor the
causes which produced this result. IL is very de-
should be avoided, otherwise the negroes will
abandon the country and seek protection around
military posts and in our towns and cities.
shreveport Gazette.
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News reached Kansas City on the 9Th that four
miners from Montana were attacked by the In.
dams on the upper Missouri, near Fort Peck, last
week. They were all killed. and their large train
| captured. Their names are McGreror. Thomas
steve and Saber. They were on their return 70
/ the States.
Senator Browning has received letter from
Georgia, IN which 1t is stated that the recent
troubles on the Ogechee River were caused BY
the refusal OF planters to share their crops equit
ably among the negroes which they claimed pur.
suant to last years contract. Similar difficulties
occurred as 70 the previous crops; The negroes
this time declared the crops should not be remoy.
ed till they had their just share. Gen. Saxton.
with two companies Of soldiers, went to the scene
OF conflict, arrested the ring.leaders and divided
the crops according to contract
In the Senate, on the 9Th, communication was
received from the secretary of the interior trans
mlttDg and recommending to favorable consider
alton letter from the commissioner of Indian At.
fairs, submitting an estimate of an appropriation
required Tor medaillons of q. g: Grant, president
elect OF the United States for distribution TO In
dian tribes. The communication states that II il
customary that when q president Is elected, TO
have medallions of such president made and dis.
triouted to the head men Of the tribes who have
proved deserving of some special mark Of favor or
recognition, and he therefore asks that an ap.
now. - Ff09o
Mr.. London, postmaster of Salem, Mass, who
mas not been at bis Office for weeks is a defaul.
ter, to the amount of fifteen or twenty thousand
dollars. M - '-o-'--1
The diplomatic appropriation bill of this year.
contains $lO6 900 less than was appropriated for
same service last year.
Senator Pomeroy has introduced bin estab.
fishing steamship line from New York to Mexi.
can ports, and authorizing the postmaster gen.
eral to contract for semi-weekly mails at $4,000 the
round trip.
General Young seized 12l barrels of whisky in
Cincinnati on the 5th for violation of law
X. M. Brimmer was robbed of $4,000 while
standing at the door Of the First National Bank 10
Cincinnati. The robber, named Lewis, was ar.
rested and the money recovered.
New York bankers report a flow of money from
Chicago and Cincinnati, and there is a PROSPECT of
speedy return TO financial ease.
Charles Easton, an esteemed cotton merchant
Of New York, is dead.
A. b. Mallitt, supervisory architect of public
buildings at Washington sends note to a paper
there relative to the recent falling of the walls of
the Howard University, in which he says: al
cannot consent to be held responsible for the fail
ure OF the building, more especially as did not
hesitate to express my opinion. when the material
OF which 1t was composed was first brought to nv
notice, that it was utterly worthless for building
purposes, and also predicted, more than a year
since, the recent cstastrophe.n