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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-03-31

MIR. EDIToR:r In the last of series of
papers over the signature of Virgil" the
action OF the City Council relative to the
appropriation offs site, to. be given to the
United States Government, finds a, promi-
nent place. The city has but one available
lot-wLich is situated on the corner of
Richardson and Washington streets-where,
before the burning by Gen. Sherman, stood
the Market Council Chamber, Town Hall,
and Clerks Office; n central situation we'll
calculated for the purpose designed; and
while the City Council would rejoice to see
fine building erected thereon, an adorn-
ment to the city and convenient to the citi-
zen, they had to pause and reflect seriously
on the contract, before its consummation.
The great obstacle-the extreme poverty of
the city-the only lot where the city could
rebuild her habitation, whenever her cir
cumstances authorized the expenditure;
these considerations, alone, were enough
for the action determined on by the Coun-
Gil to wit: that they would sell to the United
States Government the lot in question, for
the purpose set forth in the appropriation,
tor two-thirds of the estimated value of the
lot. They thought that this was liberal on
their part. taking tbs condition of the city
into consideration. The Council is now
doing business in dilapidated building, a
room over the Phnnix Are, Hook ard Lad
der Company, belonging to said company,
and are tenants at will, with the concurrence
OF the members thereof. It is an old, trite
maxim, "To be just, before you are gene
rous." one that would seem to be Just in this
particular case. Acting for the great body
of the taxpayers, it would seem to be un-
Just to give away the only lot of land that
is available for city purposes, to the United
States Government, without any considera-
tion whatever, except the spending in our
midst the appropriation, and a fine building
on Main street. In the event of the City
Council acting in the premises, and giving,
as "Virgir' thinks they ought to have done,
the lot in question, the city would have
thrown away any and all chances for re-
building rooms to suit the wants and wishes
OF the CITIZENS
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The two volumes, by Queen Victoria,
upon the Highlands of Scotland, promised
some time ago, are shortly to appear They
are to contain original drawings, by the
royal lady, of retainers of her Scottish cas-
tile, each representing member of one or
other of the famous clans of Scotland The
British aristocracy view with dislike these
curious motions" of the sovereign, and the
professional critics begin to think it time
they broke through the courtly practice of
praising everything she writes or revises.
A FAMOUS PILL.-The following adver-
tisement is from recent New York paper:
IF you want a really pure, unsophisticated
family pill, buy DIR. Rumbolts liver-encou
raging, kidney y-persuading, gizzard- coaxing,
silent perambulator, twenty seven in q box.
This pill Is as mild rs IL pet lamb, and as
searching rs q small-tooth comb. It don't
go fooling about, but attends strictly to
business, and is as certain as an alarm
clock"
According to the results of late recent
deep sen soundings, tits announced that the
bottom of The sea, at great depths, is cover
ed by continuous mass, extending over
miles in extent, of what may be considered
as one single animal. Itis thought to form
the lowest stage of animal life on the globe,
and IS supposed to derive its nourish ment
dlrectly from the mineral world, as in the
case OF plants. The new animal has been
baptized by the euphonious name of Bathy-
bus.
Personalities are q dangerous game to
play with Prentice. Thurlow Weeds paper
having ventured to say that 'the Louisville
Journal has chip on its shoulder which it
dares any one to knock off, Prentice re-
spends: "The editor of the New York Com
naercial has block or his shoulders which
ought to be knocked Off
Turnipseed is the name of a highly cult
waited and darkly colored legislator in Geor-
gia, who has actually introduced bill into
that body "to prevent manageable females
from flirting" Turnipseed must have the
faith of mustard seed to believe that such a
result can be wrought by legislation.
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TENURE OF OFFICE Acr.-The New York
Herald declares that the amendment to the
tenure Of Office act presented to Congress
can only be classed as an insult to our form
of Government. 1t says:
'The Senate by passing it Yields no point
in its usurpation of power. The old Act
may be called an executive guillotine, and
the amendment is the knife which, raised
scarcely out of sight. only awaits the touch
of the eXecuhoners in the Senate to strike
off the Presidential head which they have
forced under it,.
1t continues:
''The House of Representatives are nearer
to the people than the Senate. They feel
the pulsations of the national heart quicker.
They should, therefore, reject the amend
ment offered by the Senate, and boldly aid
the Executive we have elected Mr.. But
ler, clear headed and sagacious, stands by
the people, and the telegraph informs us
that he will only be contented with the re-
storation to General Grant of all the au-
thority of the executive Office. If, how
ever, the House fail in its duty, let the
President veto the amendment and make
issue immediately with the Senate for the
restoration of the executive power The
people will support him in this contest; for,
despite the ring influence, despite the de-
sire of the few to curtail the many in con-
travention of our governmental system, de-
spite the power to which the Senate clings,
the President can defeat them, for they can
not afford in such a contest to wreck the
Republican party by clinging to stolen pro
perty."
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COLUMBIA, S. G.
Wednesday Morning, March 81. 1869.
Wanting Confisic nee.

1t is we'll understood that in spite of al
attempts and half attempts and sham at
tempts at compromise and Cancellation, 6
distrust of Grant is increasing among the
radical leaders at Washington. The leader.
see that he can at present be controlled by
them to q great extent, but they realize
that he is unstable and unsettled in his
views and purposes, and they can't know
who will have possession of him tomorrow,
or whether the rather thin streak of obsti
macy that they have discovered in him
may not at some time start him off suddenly
and unexpectedly upon little career of his
own. Even Carl Sohurz, the new Senator
from Missouri, is disposed to doubt him.
The Missouri Senator, il q recent speech,
called on those members of Congress who
had impeached one President not to finch
before the face of his successor Strong
suspicion of Grants purposes, notwith-
standing his palpable lack of nerve, are
entertained, and even indignant disapproval
of the plan or plans pursued by him in re-
ference TO the appointments, is loudly or
deeply uttered on all sides. His own DO
itical friends say that his whole theory of
appointments is false and his practice mis-
chievous. They hold, the Louisville Cou-
''ier-Journal asserts, both the theory and
the practice to be unworthy of respect.
They see that low and contemptible influ-
ences are at work in all directions. A very
prominent radical or Republican member
of the House remarked emphatically, on
Tuesday, in the hall of that body, and
with the intention of being heard by all
around him, eff l am not worthy of con-
sultation when the postmaster of my own
town is to be appointed, I am not to rep
resent my district; I must notify my con-
stituents to select another Representative.
This remark, it is said, called forth oorres-
ponding replies from the radical members
around.
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Exc cutive Department.
OFFICE OF COMPTRoLLER-G GENE
GnIIIN1R1A & q Marnl, 1

OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL
COLUMBIA, s. c., March /, 1862
DOWWER having been granted me by virtue of
Il an Act of the General Assembly of South
Carolina, ratified February oath, 1862 to lease the
SALUDA TURNPIKE ROAD, in Greenville
County, for the term of three years. sealed propo-
sails will be received at this Office until the 2d day
of APRIL next at which time the contract will be
given to the highest responsible bidder, after
complying with the following conditions and re-
quirements:
1. A bond for $1,000, payable to the State of
South Carolina, with approved security, cond-
toned for placing and keeping in good repair the
road.
2. Bonds or notes with approved security, pay
able half-yearly, for amount Of lease.
Parties sending in proposals should accompany
them with recomm endations and statements as to
their responsibility, and known ability to comply
with the contract. j. l.. NEAGLE,
March 10t Comptroller General
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PLANTATIoN BrrrERs are especially recon-
monded to Clergymen, Public Speakers and
persons of literary habits and sedentary life,
who require clear mental faculties, which
can only be obtained by relish for food,
and perfect digestion. Delicate Females
are certain to find in these Bitters health
and strength.
MAGNOLIA WATER. to 5he best
imported German Cologne, and sold at half
the price. M27t1+3
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NEW DRUG STORE.

GssssESA We have opened our New Store
W|i in Greenield's Row, next door to M
E2sA McKenz,e,s, with an entire new9GN
e4zS FUN ERY. &c. We would be happy to
have our friends and customers continue the kind
patronage hith orto bestowed on us, and which we
still hope to merit by attention to business a nd
reasonable charges GEIGER 4 McGREGOR.
March 286
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Ills THAT FLESH IS HEIR To-Scrofula
or Kings Evil, rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Swellings OF tho Glands and Joints, Erup-
tion of the Skin. Secondary Syphilis with
al! its train of evils, Impure Blood, Female
Diseases, Low. Spirits, Liver Compla: 1T,
Nervousness, &C., &C., fall to the lot If
mankind. But, happily, they have ther
antidote. DIR. TUTT's SARsApARu1A and
QUEEN's DELIGHT possess the qualities to
expel them from the system. restore perfect
health. and produce happiness, where all
was misery. M276
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BEAUTY. How to secure clear, smooth,
beautiful, healthy skin, is the desire of au,
and this is within the reach of all. The
skin becomes discolored, rough, eruptive;
by the virulent, unhealthy condition of tho
excretions and insensible perspiration-thAt
is, secreted by its functions, and expelled
through its pores. The skin is one of thu
chief outlets for the expulsion of the hu-
mors or elements that the absorbent vessels
reject. to nourish and sustain the blood;
hence. these irritant humors poison the
delicate skin, and we have PimpIes Blotoh-
es, Sores, either simple or malignant, ac-
cording to the condition of the pe-spiration
and humors secreted by the skin. Now,
the application of cosmetics only hide these
defects, and increase the irritant condition
of the skin. Use Heinitshs Queens De-
light, and it will be found perfect remedy
for these disorders. M24
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AMERICAN HOUSE REFECroRY AND LUNCH
Room is an excellent institution for those
whose stay i'll Boston will not admit dining
at the table d'hote This is but one of the
many conveniences furnished the travelling
public. M31
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Cast Iron Wanted,

CHARLOTTE AND SoUrH CAROLINA Il. r. SHOPS.
CoLUMBIA s. c., March 1G, 1862
fHNHiS Company will pay 81 per 100 pounds, for
Il old CAST IRON, delivered in lots Of 100 lbs.
or more, at their Workshops in Columbia, or to
its agents along the line OF road.
March II limo T. D. KLINE M 6
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AFFAIRS IN CUDA-Captain r. K. Buck.
OF the schooner w. III. Steele, which ar
rived from Baracos, Cuba, Sunday evening.
reports every thing quiet at that place, and
the disappearance of all the insurgent
forces from the surrounding country. The
negroes are all at work, and apparently
satisfied, and confidence seems restored in
commercial circles. He reports that large
number of vessels from different parts Of
the United States, have arrived for products
OF the island.-CharlestOn Courier, 3OM
The negro, Needham Brown, murderer of
little white girl in Dooly County, was
taken from Jail, on Wednesday night, by
party of unknown men and hung The
negroes Of the County, who were as deeply
enraged as the whites. were clamorous for
his deliverance to them, in order that they
might burn him, but their wish was over
ruled, and he was hung instead.
A difficulty occurred 1t Kioto, Japan.
between the followers of Satsuma and
Choisa Itwas reported that several streets
were set on fire, and the flames reached the
palace of the Mikado, who fled to Osaka
The reported assassination of the Governor
of Osaka originated in the fact that high
official was murdered there
The Atlanta people broke ground on the
Airline Railroad, one day last week, COM
mencing near the old rolling mill There
were no spades or shovels used on the occa-
sion-cork-screws were the only imple-
ments.
The number of colored applicants for
Office is constantly increasing we hear of
them in pursuit of places in the diplomatic
service, in the revenue service, and in the
Post Office Department
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The plain truths lately spoken by Mr.
Sprague, of Rhode Island, in the Senate,
have attracted pretty general attention
throughout the country. It is rare to find
the courtiers Of the people any more cou-
ragcous in telling their master of his faults
than the courtiers of kings. Mr.. Sprague
is an independent and manly exception. He
does not hesitate to point out the political
and social diseases of the times, nor to ar
raign the Senate itself He has evidently
felt the iron slavery of party, witnessed its
selfishness, hollow pretences and corrup-
tions, and knows whereof he speaks In
his judgment, the subversion of this Co.
vernment was in more danger from body
constituted as the Senate than from any
other source. So concentrated was its power
and influence that, in the last six years, he
would sooner have faced triple line of
bayonets, than stood up there and opposed
any of the measures of the majority, as any
one who pretended to do so, was bounded
and hunted down; and the speaker por-
trayed, in nervous language, the disasters
which have been entaied upon all great in
terests from the subordination of the good
OF country to the good of party. Mr..
Sprague's training has been that Of bust
ness man, and not of m orator; but his
utterances are none the less truths, and
manfully and fearlessly spoken. If they had
dropped from the lips of Webster or Clay,
clothed in their expressive and eloquent
words, and delivered as by men having au-
thority in the world of craftsmanship, they
would have electrified the Senate; but oven
as it is, they are generally read and ponder
ed on. Even extreme radicals cannot i'm
peach the loyalty Of man who sent regi
ment and q battary of artillery to the war at
his own cost, even if he is turning his bat
teries upon themselves. We have seen
Senator Sprague's present political position
attributed to the fact of his having become
large property holder in South Carolina.
This, however, did not prevent him from
occupying extreme ground in regard to the
impeachment Of Mr.. johnson. If, as the
Baltimore Sun shrewdly suggests, the ac
quirement of property in the South has g
conservative influence upon extreme North
ern men, the tendency of Northern capita
and emigration in that direction is n subject
OF national congratulation for other thar
mere material reasons
Advices from Port -au Prince TO the 1871,
instant, report Salnave in precarious sitr
fn fhA alako e
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MILLINERY.

Mrs. c. E. REED will open. on
Wednesday next, March 81, for in
spection, the finest assortment Of
French, English and American La
dies HATS, BONNETS, FLOWERS
AND RIBBONS, &c, the best and
cheapest ever offered to the Ladies
OF Columbia and the surrounding
Counties.
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Advices from Port-au- Prince to the 18th
instant, report Salnave in precarious stu
tion. Owing to the state of his finances.
the .avy has not received any pay for
three months, and there is feeling of muir
muring at the canital against Salnave. The
blacks are Jealous OF the whites, and there
are fears of assassnations. A petition ;s in
circulation praying for blockade of the
port of Aux Cages.
1t is reported that Foster Blodoett is to
be re-instated as Postmaster of Augusta.
Ga.
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ST. MAUR's Soiree seats can be reserved Of
Bryan & McCarter's, during the day, with
out extra charge. Admission so cents:
children under twelve, 25 M28
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AIRO-
Desira bic Residence for Sale.

~ A Lot containing one-third of an acre
hfIIl with neat commodious DWELLING
A4 HOUSE, having an upstairs of five Rooms
a, Basement of five Rooms, Bathing room with
shower bath, all necessary out-buildings and in
good repairs. Inquire at this Office March %
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Corn at Sl25 per Bushel.
600 BUSHELS Prime CORN, at s125
1sOOO per Bushel at retail, and to order
at very reduces prices, by carload. For sale by
March 16 ia T. r. AGNEW
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>, Also, several cases of Ladies, Misses and
i0Ye hats AND CARS, from 70 cents up. Hair
braids Waterfalls, Curls, Switches, Coils, Rats,
vantage to give mo call, and see for themselves
Fresh arrivals every day. Hats, Bonnets, hc, by
the case or dozen, will be sold very low.
ALSO,
Bridal Wreaths and Wells of every description.
Having first. class Millincrs, we are prepared
Main Street, Columbia, opposite Hopson 4 SUIT
phens. March "a .,n1o
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II w R &c E

ArToRNB6 AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQuIrY,
XXTILL PRATICE in the State and United
w States Courts Office, Columbia, y. @.
March bmo4s
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Drop in at the Carolina House

IN Washngt on street, near Main, and pie
~ the compounds dispensed there-genufne
liquors; no fusel oil or damaging mixtures
Seeing is bclicving,' but tasting is the genuine
test. r. BARRY Pronrietor
March 2S
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. O al rte no g
FIVE OEsrs.-!The price of single copy
OF the FAemir is five cents; and news-boys
are notauthorized to charge more than that
amount - 81

VELocIrEDEs, TOYS, FANCY ARTICLES. &c.
Mr. r. Won Santen, of Charleston, is,
we believe, one of the largest Southern
dealers in the above line of goods; and the
famous velocipedes, the latest improvement
IN India rubber goods, and oil the latest
and most fashionable novelties, as we'll as a
largo and frst-rate supply of the standard
articles in his line may always be found at
his establishment, 229 King street
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IN THE COURT OF PROBATE.
by William Hutson Wigg, Judge of Probate in
Richldnd County.
WHEREAS, SAMUEL FAIR hath applied to
w me for letters OF administration on the
estate, of MARY E. BARsH, late of Richland, de-
ceased,
These are tn erefore, 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 April, 1869, at 10
administration should not be granted
Given under my hand and the seal Of the Court,
this 23d day of March, a. d. 1869, and in the
ninety-third year of American independence
w. HUTSON WIGG,
Judge Probate Court, Rchland County
March "a W.
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General Commission Business.

NONSlGNNIENTS OF PRODUCE,
" Orders for purchase of Merchandise
Shipments of Cotton, and GENERAL COM
MISSION BUSlN NESS, solicited by
MARK +. COOPER, Main street
Best references given. March "a 3mo
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A lot of cards and bill head paper has
just been received at the Phoenir Office
something new and pretty. Also lot of
auction card" (which will be printed at
extraordinarily low prices.
Thomas j. LaMotte, Esq, has been ap-
pointed by Hon. George s. Bryan Assignee
in Bankruptcy for Richland County, under
certain circumstances. in compliance with
the petition OF the members Of the Colum-
bia bar.
EPISCOPAL ELECTIONS Ns-EAsTER MONDAY
Trinity Church, Columbia. Church Wardens
DIR. M. LaBorde, A. r. Taylor. Vestry-
nae"-Gen. j. s. Preston, Cen, Wade
Hampton, DR.. Il. W. Gibbes, DR.. William
Reynolds. Col. A. G. Haskell, Col. J. B.
Palmer, Thomas Taylor J. P. Thomas, E.
Ii. Heinitsh. Thos. E. Gregg, Thos. Davis,
DR.. E. B. Smith, NJ B. Gulici, Clark
Waring, G. J. Iredell. Delegates to Diocesan
Conre"'io"-Dr VIM. Reynolds, Col J. B.
Palmer, E. H. Heinitsh, John Preston.
AAernates--J. P Thomas, DR.. R. W.
Gibbes, Gen. A. g. Haskell, Thomas E.
Gregg. rs
New ADVERTISEMENTS. attention
is called to the following advertisements,
published for the first time this morning:
Mrs. Mccormick Millinery
Oficlal-ImportHnt Acts ..
DIR. 5. Fair--Cottage to Rent.
Meeting Stockholders Blue R. Railroad.
jacob Levin-Brood Mare at Auction.
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Planting Potatoes.
SN BBLS. PINK-EYE PLANTING POTATES
cO just received and for sale by
Jan IA j. & Il. r. AGNEW
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State South Carolina -Richland County

IN THE COURT OF PROBATE.
By William Hutson Wigg, Judge of Probate in
Richldnd County.
NHEREAS, SAMUEL FAIR hath applied to
w me for letters of administration on the
estate Of FREDERICK Fl. BARSH, late of Rich.
land, deceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and admon sh 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 April, 1862 at 10
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court, this
k,23d day of March, A. d. 1862 and lin tho
ninety-third year of American independence
W. HUTSON WIGG,
Judge Probate Court, Richland County
March "a w2
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