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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-12-25

Dissolution Of 0opartnership.
Il FISHER Is dissolved by the death of the
senior partner.
s9All those indebted to this concern arc car
nestly requested to come forward and settle
their accounts withount delay.
j. FISHER, Survivors.
COLUMBIA, s. O., December /, 1859.
New Firm,
r \. LO%RANCE, W. b. .LOwRANCE AND
stock OF Fisher, Lowrance e. Fisher have
united under the firm of LOWRANCE 4 Co.
and beg leave to offer their services to. and
M ask "a continuance @ Of the fayors of the friends
from all parties indebted to Fisher Irwranne
>. Fisher; and those having claims against the
same will present ,hem for liquidation.
pecA LOWhANCE Il co.
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MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

5S#S THIRTY years has given me some
SfSAtsSsc1perience as to what is required to
- provide stock OF FANCY GOODS for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS; consequently there is
mind until you are nearly crazy, in your anx-
iety to find something to please, while there is
such large and choice selection OF those
Fancy Articles to be found at
L. POLLIARD'S,
Nearly opposite the Columbia Hotol.
Dec 19 t3
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soIal aamtsL1go d sizue eXeM
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.
WASHINGTON.

THE TENNESSEE ELECTION-wHAT THE POLL
TICIANs THINK OF IT-ANXIETY FOR THE
PRESIDENTS RETURN-THE SPANISH GUN
BOATS-RETRENCHMENr IN THE TREASURY
DEPARrmENT-PR0BABLE CONVENTION OF
LIQUOR DEALERS-THE NAVAL COURT
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A BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN OF MARBLE.

IGkNkkAL PkESb
The Commissioner OF the General Land ONCE has Just
received from the Surveyor Generals Office at Leaven
worth beautiful specimen OF the marble recently dis
covered by the Leavenworh Coal Company In shaftins
for coal their track at the southeast corner OF the Fort
Leavenworth Reservation. The bed from when THIS
specimen was taken lies depth OF 800 feet from the
surface and the stratum 70 feet in thickness
This marble Is d00nttic sode Of magnesa, compost.
ton more durable than italian marble. The specimen
received Ia polished side showing small crystals
of pearl spar. while Of the markings have the a
pearance OF light clouds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-06
THE NATIONAL TOBACCO ASSOCIATION.

CINCINNATI, o., Aug.5.-The National Tobacco
Association was organized today constitution and
bylaws was adopted. individuals aud hrms may be sd-
mitted TO membership upon the payment OF t7s. The
following officers elected; William E. Lawrence,
New-York President; L. ii. Frayser, Richmond, Va,
Vice President Joseph Eall NewY0rk, Treasurer Tho
constitution was signed by large number The Presh
dent will appoint financial agent for each State uDes
ha return 70 NewYork rI U
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s,rppbsrD MrrRprR AZ TROY.

Troy, Aug. 5.-Charles McKeon, brother OF
the Hon James MeKeon found inSenslblein Youngs
marble yard, In this city last evening about ocock,
with wound tho left temple. he died this morn
ing at O'Clock. IL is supposed he was murdered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-06
FATAL SHOOTING ARRAY IN MOSCOW, TENN.

MEMPHIS, Aug. 6.-Passengers from Moscow
ae that row took place there this afternoon between
drunken colorod man and white boy. during which
,h ,orner was shot and killed general row ensaed
during which eight ten shots were nred but Tor
tuuately was hurt. portion OF company o.
he iIt Infantry arrived here this morning from Hum
bod to In keeping peace but their seryieesw e
trad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-06

THE ECLIPSE IN NEW YORK.
For the benefit Of our readers in the City OF Newfork
We have prepared the accompanying diagrams represent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-08-06

the dark body Of the moon was suddenly surrounded
with a corona kind OF bright glory, similar in shape
and relative magnitude TO that which painters draw
around the heads OF saints and which by the French y
designated an dUreoie. Paya contains many thousand
Inhabitants the majority part OF whom we're at thls
early hour walking about the streets ana squares or look
ing out of windows In order 10 witness the long aked0
phenomenon and when tine total observation TOOK place
which was fnsidntdneOus there was universal shout
from every observer which made the ven ring. aud for
the moment withdrew my attention from the object with
which was Immediately occupied"
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THE ECLIPSE.
WHAT MAY BE SEEN TOMORROW.

now TO LOOK AT THE ECLIPsE-SCIENTIFIC
PROBLEMS-ECLIPsEs IN PAST YEARS.
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Rao0nt Intelligence from the Missionary for June.

Recent Intelligence from the Missionary for June.
Our letters from China, dated as late as the 9th
of March, bring intelligence of an encouraging
nature. Our brethren in HanchOu had just held
their first communion season. at which time two
persons, man and wife, were received to the
Church on profession of their faith; one was re-
ceived by letter of dismission from another church.
and three children we're received by the ordinance
of baptism Besides these first fruits OF missionary
labor. there were other indications Of hopeful
nature The pupils in the two boarding schools
had increased to twenty four, and others would be
added as fast as suitable accommodations could be
provided. The missionaries were in good health
and spirits.
A letter from Dr. Kingsbury, of the Choctaw
Mission, says: II am constrained to speak of the
Lords Astounding mercies to the few OF US who
remain in this desolate field. We are in need of
nothing but more aborers and the converting and
sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit. 1t will
afford great comfort to the mind of this venerable
father to know that brother Of great promise has
been appointed to this mission, and that he will
be prepared to enter upon his labors there in the
summer or early autumn.
A letter has been received from Miss ROnzone
of the 22d April. She was well at the time and
buSiy engaged with the care of her newly organis
ed school. The number of pupils was small, but
there was the prospect of an early increase. A
letter from Mr. Pratt, dated Aspinwal, April Both,
announces the safe arrival of himself and family at
that place. and the expectation OF leaving the next
day in French steamer for Barranquilla.
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The Assembly's Reeord.-The experiment Of
providing daily report Of the proceedings of the
General Assembly, was made under circumstances
Of great disadvantage. No point in our whole
bounds could have been selected where the cost OF
every thing belonging to the business Of publica-
ton is higher than in Mobile. The paper used
was not such as TIE Committee wished, but was
the best they could procure.
The report itself, though doubtless in some IN
stances imperfect and unsatisfactory to the speak
ers, will be found to present upon the whole full
account Of what was said and done. a number Of
mistakes. commonly Of minor character, We are
enabled to correct in transferring the matter to
our columns BUTT is believed that in all substan
tial respects, it viii compare favorably with those
given in Northern papers Of the two General As
sembles in New York. For most faithful and
patient toll by day in making this report, and still
more exhausting tolls by night in experimenting
its publication, we are Indebted to the Rev. L.
Edwards Converse, soon to depart as enc Of our
missionaries to China.
The amount OF subscriptions was sufficient to
defray the cost of publication, but not more. In
structed BY the experience of this year, we shall
be able to do much better the next time, when it
is hoped, now that the usefulness Of such a report
is seen, the patronage will be far greater
Due care was taken to send the Record to all
entitled to it but it is possible that in some in
stances mistakes may have been made. In many
instances the imperfect and illegible memoranda
sent in, left Us very much in the dark. Some peo-
pie have adopted a most OutlandiSh style Of sign
Ing their names-a thing which all the prophecies
OF the case require should be done egibly, plainly,
They might almost as well put them down in Chi
inese or Sanscrit. \ large number Of persons, net
withstanding the notice given so long beforehand,
failed to send their names from even very remote
points, TIL the meeting Of the Assembly was near
" over, and one brother from Virginia, sent his
name in a letter dated on the day It adjourned.
If brethren editing other papers in our Church
will be so good as to give, in substance, similar
statement concerning the Assembly's Record it
may answer a useful purpose.
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Rev Absalom Peters, D. D., departed this
life in the city of New York, May 18th, 10 the
&c year of his age. For some years before and
after the division of the Presbyterian Church in
1887, DR.. Peters was the Secretary of the Ameri
can Home Missionary Society. WieldingS from
his official position and his personal qualities an
immense influence, he undertook the work of pre-.
venting or circumscribing the prosecution of Home
Missions by the General Assembly. He openly
avowed that there ought to be but one Society to
manage this business, and that one his own volun-
tary association. It's only giving matter of well
known history when we say that nothing more con-
tributed to open the eyes Of true Presbyterians,
than the vast schemes and efforts which were led
on by DR.. Peters to bind the whole Presbyterian
Church to his chariot. He was probably more
instrumental than any other man in setting in mo-
ton the influences which brought on the great sep
aration between the Old and New School parties.
Doubtless be was persuaded that the course he
proposed was best, and We do not here refer to it
for any purpose Of reproach. He has gone to his
account before the final Judge of US all. He was
a man of marked character Of great influence,
for a time, over others, and was much esteemed
for his kindness and amiable disposition.
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sidered Much time was consumed IN faithful work
by the committees. How much depends upon
this every one of the least experience in such mat
tiers very well knows. 1t would be too much to
claim that every item was most wisely disposed Of,
but our impression is that the resutsreaehed will,
in the MAN, be very satisfactory to the body of our
Church There are particular topics OF interest to
which it is our purpose to call attention at an early
day. 1t is hoped that the action Of this Assembly
win be found to be very useful as we'll as accepta-
be-
It has been our privilege to be present at every
meeting of our General Assembly since its Organi-
zation in 1861, except the meeting in 1862. The
result has been constantly higher appreciation of
the piety and intelligence of It's ministers and
elders We DO not believe that better body Of
men, one in whose integrity and wisdom more con
6dence may be justly reposed can DC found In the
land No effort is commonly made to secure Sc
leet Assembly, aud perhaps too little attention Is
paid to the advantage to DC derived from that
source. Sometimes the fear has been expressed
at the opening of meeting, lest the amount OF
ability should be below fair average. But the
progress of the proceedings never fails to bring
out men who, though not generally known to the
Church, are able to throw the light of vigorous
and sound minds upon any question that may arise,
and protect the Church from mischievous opinions
or wrong conclusions, In this We have reason to
be grateful to the giver of all good We have a
Church worthy Of the confidence and affection of
all its members.
4. The reports presented 60 this Assembly are
exceedingly encouraging. While very far below
the real ability of our Church. and while it is evil
dent that we are only, as yet, fairly upon the
threshold of our work. stiu they indicate great
progress. Under all the circumstances, it might
be called a very remarkable progress. This is
plain upon the face of all the reports from our
four committees, and need not be repeated, In
regard to the contributions of the churches to
these four Objects we have made careful estimate,
and find that in one way or another, they amount
to about STA 0O0-more than double the amount
given last year. With the blessing Of God this
department of our Operatons-thec contributions Of
the people-will show marked increase next year
also over what is exhibited now.
Upon full review of what was been laid before
the late Assembly, and what has been done by it.,
let the heart Of the whole Church thank God and
take courage Let US, in 6rmer faith, in more
devoted laborS of love, consecrate ourselves anew
to the work the Lord hath given US, and bind our
selves more steadfastly to the upbuilding of that
only kingdom which cannot be moved
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-06-09

This Company has met with success beyond all
parallel in Life Insurance, and offers to the South
ern public Home Enterprise equal to any and sur
passed by none in existence.
Commenced active operations about Nov. /, 1861
Assets 1st January S366, ZOO, now much increased.
Policies issued in 16 months 2,053, covering risks
of $7,0OO0OO
1t has paid for losses of $50, 1OO and in every in
stance waived the ninety days time and paid at once
1t advises the payment of all cash premiums, be-
cause their dividends will continually decrease each
next payment until nothing will be required and the
policy may be source Of incomes but it will allow
one half loan life and joint life policies. One.
third loan other participating policies.
1t requires no notes for loans of the part of pre-
miums, but endorses the loan Of its policies until
absorbed by-dividends is payable
1t has no restriction on residence or travel All
its policies forfeitabe and the right of par
ties guaranteed on the face Of the policy, part OF
the contract.
1t has the following valuable feature which no
other company gives: The late war taught many the
penalty of being separated from the Home Office by
having their part payment forfeited "The Pied.
mont guards against this in her policies, and in
event of separation from its Office by any interven
ton, guarantees to such all the right of nonforfe
ture, paid up policy surrender value and renstate
ment, as though there had been no such intervening
cause.
Its investments are made for benefit OF Southern
advancement.
1t brings money to our people-keeps money with
our people. Then why should they continue to
empoverish themselves by sending money off which
as easily, as safely, as proftably be spent at
home?
The Piedmont asks all who wish to insure to COM
pare its rates, terms, progress with any company,
and feels confident its merits will equal any other
company.
1t has not been in progress long enough to declare
dividend, but its policies are now being valued.
Its dividend will begin 1st May next, and it feels
confident it will equal any company in like period,
and be satisfactory to its patrons.
BSs~ Agents wanted everywhere.
For insurance in Richmond apply to Home Office
or to
GENERAL AGENTS:
JOHN B. CARY, H. c. DEsHIELDs,
LOCAL AGENTS.
THOMAS B. BIGGER, j. BELL BIGGER,
MATTHEW BLAIR.
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MaEtiel,

In this city, on the Sd inst, in the LIST Presbyterian
church, by Rev. T. l.. Preston, JOHN RISoNER, OF
Henrico county, and Miss ELLEN c. WALKDEN, of
Richmond.
On the 9th of May, by Rev. 81. Il. Halves, at the
residence OF DR.. G. w. Kemper, Sr, near Port Re.
public JAMES A. CRAIG, of Augusta county, and
Miss C. S. x. BUTLER, of Rockingham county, Va
At the residence of the brides mother, May 18th,
by Rev. II. B. Boude, DR.. T. j. HOLDER and Miss
NJ. Rose GAss, all of Gallatin, Tenn.
By the same, May Goth, WALTER j. GUILD, Of
Sumner, and Miss BETTE ALsxANDER, daughter of
VIM. Alexander, Esq, of Smith county, Tenn.
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THE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND
FARMER.
ID. WILUIhOIOI
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

The Southern Planter and Farmer is now offered
at 81 per annum, in Advance, and may be safely pro-
nounced one of the cheapest journals published in
the South. Its pages filed, chiefly, with original
matter contributed by able and practical men in Vir
vertsing sheet offers to business men, of the best
mediums in the country.
Our Subscription list is now increasing rapidly
considering the stringency of the times,) but we
desire to see much larger increase and will spare
effort to make it worthy of support.
Those who wish to subscribe will please enclose
subscriptions to
VIM. L. HILL, General Agent,
feb 3-tf Box 65S, Richmond, Va.
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The PREsBYrERY OF NORTH ALABAMA will hold an
adjourned meeting in the 1st Presbyterian church,
Columbia Tennessee, on Friday, June 18th, 1869,
at y P NJ Opening sermon by the Moderator,
Rev. g. Foster Williams.
w. H. Vernon, Stated Clerk.
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DIRECTORS:


A. G. ROBERTSON of Robertson & Griel
j. B. WINSTON, Treas and Sec. r. f. Il P. r. X.
VIM. j. JOHNSON, of Johnson & Hunt, Wholesale
Grocers.
VIM. 81. POWERS, of Winston & Powers, Whole
sale Grocers.
ALBERT ORDwAY, Treasurer Buckingham Slate
Company
j. F. GIBSON, Superintendent Adams Express
Company
Ed. MCCARTHY, Western Telegraph Company.
CHAs. Y. MORRIS, Morris & Co.'S Sugar Refinery
GEORGE W. GRETTER.
G. A. PEPLE, Superintendent Manchester Cotton
Mills.
JOHN H. TYLER, John 81. & John Tyler, jewelers.
MOSES MILLHIsER, Wholesale Dry Goods.
THOMAS S. BALDWIN, Clothier.
JOHN M. GoDDIY, Cashier Planters Bank.
j. r. DowEId. Superintendent Western Telegraph
Company.
GEORGE I. HERRING Wholesale Grocer.
R. L. BRowN, of Brown, Jones d Co., Wholesale
Grocers.
A. BoDEKER, Druggist.
S. M. RosENBAUM, of S. & NJ. Rosenbaum.
This Company insures on mutual non forfelting
and all popular and legitimate plans, at low rates
and on liberal terms, operating in such manner that
the Company will eventually become purely mutual
and belong solely to the insurers.
1t places no restrictions on residence, travel or
occupation. Gives thirty days grace on premiums,
the rights OF its patrons are guaranteed on its poll
ces, which are nonforfeitable after first year, max
ing its nonforfeiture system more liberal than any
other Company in existence. Dividends are de-
clared annually, and the loans on its premiums, in
lieu Of the dividends are as liberal any Company.
Its expenses small and investments secure.
The policies OF this Company are not vitiated by
war; consequently no contingency can take from the
policy holders their just rights.
1t has inaugurated great many new and excel
lent features and plans in Life Insurance. and every
one who is interested in this matter is requested to
apply to its agents for pamphlets and circulars of
the Company, feeling satisfied that they will be con.
vnced that this Company possesses less objectona-
BILE features, and offers greater inducements to the
public than any other organization.
Address JOHN Q. WINN Secretary.
Post Office box AZ, Richmond, Va.
Ba" Agents wanted everywhere.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

THE YiRGNIAys. A Tale Of the Last Century
This is another book of the Harpers edition of
the Thackeray novels, with Illustrations by the
author.
For sale by Nessrs. Christian & Co.
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INEQUALITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANl
OF VIRGINIA.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, 1915 MAIN STREET
We Want Every virginian to Read this ADVERTISE
ment Carefully.

we want Every Vlrglnlan 10 heau IAls hu'0
ment Carefully
This Institution originated in the desire to give 10
the people of Virginia company that would reIa I'm
in our midst the enormous acoumulations OF Lie
Insurance company to be invested in our midst 10
desire to build up the material interests of our State
and at the same time to present to them several
liberal features which experience has demonstrated
to be safe to both the Company and the Insurer.
Its business will be conducted on the mixed STOCK
and mutual plans, and it presents rates to our peo
pie as low, if not lower than any foreign Company
doing business in our State-at the same time that
it is liberal in its dealings with its policy hold
ers. Its non-partcipating rates are as low as any
stock Company. Its participating rates are as low
as any mutual company competing with 1t tor ousi:
ness and it presents these further advantages 70 our
people: its money is not carried away to build up
another State after one full annual payment all its
policies are non-forfeitabe. 1t also presents Its
great feature of PERPETUAL INSURANCE guaranteed
upon payment of one full annual premium
EDWARD MCCARTHY,
General Agent for Virginia
gsS~ Agents wanted everywhere
lie off
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Northern General Assemble.

Northern General Assembhes.-Such matters
as may claim some notice must be deferred. The
Old and New School Assemblies have agreed upon
a union, as was expected. They send down the
plan to the Presbyteries, and appoint extra meet
iugs Of their bodies in Pittsburg next November,
with view to eonsummate the union, if the plan is
adopted That 1t viii be- admits of no doubt, the
New School Assembly was unanimous, and in the
Old School there were only nine dissenting votes.
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G1OO A MONTH TO AGENTS.IWanted
OIUU First Glass Agents Male and femaie.
We have nothing for curiosity seekers, but steady
and very predta5k employment for those who really
mean business. For full particulars by return mail,
address enclosing 3 cent stamp, c. l.. Van Allen
& Co., III Broadway, New York.
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