davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-29
Republican DISQUALIFICATION.

Numbers Of the Republican journals have
manifested dissatisfaction at the character of
General Graui' ieuding appointments. They
continue to grumble, with reference espe-
cially to the foreign missions. The New
York Times says:
"These appointments have been too gene
rally treated as coin for the payment of per-
sonal or political obligations, and evince
no very thorough knowledge of the qualfi-
cations required for effective service in the
foreign field. The assignment is conspicu-
ously the work of a man new to this special
department-of one clearly not familiar
with what is wanted, or with the way to get
it."
1t IS rather unreasonable, however, to look
for experience in civil life when none was
claimed, and from purely military man.
The New York Sun, original Grant paper,
also continues araking fire on the President
personally, taking exception especially to
his having installed among his constitu-
tional advisers individuals who were chiefly
distinguished for having conferred upon
him costly and valuable benefactions." The
San goes on to specify, and says:
'Not to go back to Jefferson, or Adams,
or Jackson, for vrtuous examples, even
Andy johnson had sense and deccncy
enough to refuse the present of a carriage
and horses with the Presidential oath lin
gerng on his lips. Such evil practices of
men in high place, whose past achievements
have dazzled the popular Imagination, tend
to demoralize the public service and debauch
public opinion. Ostentatious displays and
profligate expenditures come to be regard
ell as necessary concomitants of official
station, and it is felt that the main object of
Office is not to discharge ones duties to the
country, but to thereby attain sudden riches
and indulge In shoddy magificence. The
natural result of all this must inevitably be
that corruption and venality will walk una
Dashed and almost unrebnked through every
department of the Government"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-29
Assignee's S Sale.
RESOURCES:

Asslgnee's Sale.
IN re S. II. Myers g. Co., Bankrupts-In Ea,M-
,uptcy.
DURSUANT to decretal order to me directed
IL by his Honor George $. Bryan, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for the Dis
trct OF South Carolina, dated 24th November,
1869, will SELL before tho Court House, in Colum.
bia, on tho SECOND DAY OF MAY next, for cash:
All the uncOected NOTES AND ACCOUNTS,
lately due to the above named Bankrupts, now in
April 22 Assignee.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-29
Final Notice.

A LII persons having claims against the estate
"A OF ROBERT NEWSON, deceased, will hand
them in properly attested, prior to MAY 1, 1862
pro1inlO. r. C. SILVER
April 292 Administrator
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-29
Notice.

YNHE Sale Of Government PROPERTY, adver.
Il tised to take place at the Office OF the Disburs-
ing Officer, Bureau R., F. and A. L., on Senate
street, Columbia, on THURSDAY. tho Goth day of
April, 1869, is POSTPONED until further notice.
April 20 W. T. WALTER
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-04-29
Independent Fire Engine Company.

3A5n- THE members will appear at the En-
T'7{EFStS, gine House, THIS AFTERNOON, at s
-2.-ezOo'clocl, in dark pants, 70 escort their
brother -fremen on their return from Charleston
BY order. G. II, BERG Secretarv
April 30
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
LITER ATU Al.
RET1Ew or NEW BooKs


From Turner Brothers e Co. we have re-
ceived the sixth volume of the "Household"
edition of Thackerays works. published by
Fields, Osgood &c Co. This volume completes
the series as originally announced, but the
favorable reception that this edition has met
with has induced the publishers to extend it
30 as to include Thackeray's miscellaneous
writings This will be pleasing to the
lovers of good literature, as some of the best
things that Thackeray ever wrote are to be
found among his minor works. 1t is crafty
ing to note that the public appreciation of
Thackeray is growing, as his writings deserve
to be more widely known thln they are. 1t
is probable that he never will be as popular
as some of his contemporaries, but his repu-
tation will last longer, and his works will OBJ
tain more permanent place in English lite
rature. A cheap and elegant edition like this
will have a tendency to make Thackeray's
works better known among general readers,
while it will be appreciated by those who
already admire them.
From j. B. Lippincott & Go. we have re
ceived Lamps, Pitchers, aud Trumpets," b
Edwin Paxton Hood This is a series of lee
livered to the students of the Pastors College
of which Rev. c. H. Spurgeon is director.
The work gives the authors ideas about what
preaching ought to be if it is to be effective,
the training that preachers ought to have to
fit them for their vocation, and other practi-
cal ideas that ought to be useful to those who
are studying for the ministry. The subject
is illustrated by biographical historical, and
elucidatory anecdotes of every order of pulpit
eloquence from the great preachers of all ages.
From Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfnger we
have received the elements of Astronomy"
by Elias Loomis, Ill. D. This is an abridg-
ment of the larger work on astronomy by Pro-
fessor Loomis. 1t being designed as an ele-
mentary book for academies and high schools,
the more abstruse mathematical calculations
are omitted, and only such retained as will be
easily comprehended by the class of students
for whom the work is specially prepared. The
treatise is clear and comprehensive exposi-
ton of the subject, it is copiously illustrated,
and it appears to be exceedingly well adapted
for class-book.
The same house sends us ''The Physi-
ology of Women" by G. Morrill,, M. d. This
is useful treatise on the diseases and com
plants peculiar to the female SEX 1t contains
q number of practical hints for the preserva-
ton of health.
-"My Daughter Elinor" is the title Of a
new novel that we have also received from
the same house.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07

The Cuban General Goicouria, arrested
on the last New York expedition, has bsen re-
manded to jail for a further examination iato
his case.
The commissioner under the Mexican
treaty to adjudicate the claims between that
country and our Government has not yet ar
rived in Washington.
The President yesterday appointed
colored boy, who had constructed model of
a steam engine, to an apprenticeship in the
Bureau of Steam Engineering.
-Messrs. Smith and Brown, editors of a
journal in Terre Haute, Ind, were shot yes
terday by a policeman named Sernia. Mr..
Brown, it is feared, will die from his wounds.
"A special Treasury agent, who has been
examined, denies that any frauds have been
perpetrated in the New Orleans Custom
House, under Collector Kellogg's administra-
ton.
Some New Workers. having failed to de-
feat Secretary Boutwell, at the Gold Bolrd,
where he has interfered with their operations
of keeping gold up, are trying to effect his
removal
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
NEWS SUMMARY.
City Affairs.

William Muthart had hearing at the
Central Station yesterday, on the charge of
horse-stealing. Policeman Gill, of the Schuyl-
kill Harbor force, testified that he and Police
man Smith arrested the prisoner on Saturday
night week, at which time he admitted that
he stole a set of harness he had at a stable
near, and said that he had stolen the horse he
exchanged for the bay marc he then had in
his possession; that he offered $500 to let him
go, asking that he should not be taken to the
Central Station, where standing reward,
which had been offered for him, was known
to the detectives. No owner had been found
for the harness recovered. Muthart was com
mitted for further hearing AS he was being
conducted to the lookup, he broke away from
the officers, and ran at full speed through In
dependence Square, towards the southwestern
gate. He was pursued and captured before
he reached the street.
Mr.. Thomas f. Bell, so long and favora.
bly, known to the book-buyers of Philadel
phia, died yesterday afternoon, after an ill
ness of several months. Mr.. Bell was abou
ffty-fve years of age, and was born in the
city of London. He came to this city with
his father when he was a lad His father
was bookseller in Philadelphia, and he had
two brothers also booksellers here Mr. Bel
was connected with the old house of Cow
perthwaite & Lord, afterwards Lord & Car
lille, and then George W. Lord d Son. When
this firm finally went out of business, Mr..
Bell became associated with M. Thomas &
Sons, where he remained until within few
months of his death He was genial, kind
hearted, and courteous gentleman, and was
esteemed one of the most intelligent and
popular 'criers" of books in this country.
Yesterday, in the Supreme Court, Justice
Agnew delivered an opinion in six cases
brought to test the constitutionality of the
act of August 20, 1864 known as the Tonnage
Tax law. Six railroad companies disputed
the constitutionality of the act in the courts
in Dauphin county, and obtained judgment in
their favor. The Supreme Court now reverses
the judgment of the Court below, thus de-
claring the act constitutional The opinion is
very long and elaborate, reviewing the consti-
tutional provisions in regard to commercial
intercourse between the States, and declaring
that the Pennsylvania act does not hinder the
commerce between the States.
Howard H. Jones, colored, eight weeks
old, died yesterday from an overdose of
laudanaum, administered in mistake by his
mother, at No. 344 Centre street.
Henry Druckenmuller committed suicide
at his residence, No. 1116 North Fourth
street, yesterday, by hanging himself to bed
post with a clothes line Cause assigned,
business difficulties
The Board of Health elected the follow
ing officers on Monday, for the ensuing year:
President, Eliab Ward, M. D.. Secretary,
Charles b. Barrett. Samuel Il. Candy, q
newly appointed member of the board, ap-
peared and, took his seat.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07

The House divided, and Lord Cairns aml1l-
ment to postpone the disposal of the su plus
fund was adopted by vote of 100 TO 80.
The clauses previously passed over were
then considered and agreed to, with sjn
verbal alterations. The preamble of the bilt
was amended to make it agree with the ats
ton made in clause sixty-eight, and the bill
then passed the committee.
LONDON, July 6.GThe Fourth of July was
celebrated in the principal cities of Europe
At Vienna banquet was given, at which Mr..
Hay presided, and, on toasting the health of
the Emperor of Austria, called to mind the
despatch sent by Secretary Seward to Mr..
Motley, in 1862, in which tribute was paid
to the dignity, moderation, and Justice which
had marked the policy of Austria at the be-
ginning of the Rebellion in America, and,
added Mr.. Hay, these qualities continued to
characterize the conduct of the Austrian Gov
ernment throughout the war. Minister Jay
gave a toast to the health of Baron Won Beust
At Stuttgard two hundred Americans and
their friends had dinner, at which Mr. Her
man presided, and toasts were drunk to the
independence of America, President Grant
Congress, the Army and Navy of the United
States, and to the King of Wurtemburg. At
night ball was given, at which one thousand
people were present.
LONDON, July 6.-Banquets were given on
July 4, IN Har1S ana Berlin. AT the latter
place, the health of Grant and the King of
Prussia, Bancroft and Bismark, we're toasted,
and the speakers compared the American an
niversary with that of Koniggratz.
Cry OF MEXICO, June 81, via HAVANA, July
6.-Mariscal, Minister to the United States
leaves on July % for Washington. Minister
.Rosecrans yesterday delivered his letter of
recall to Juarez, and Mr.. Nelson, the new
Minister, presented his credentials. Speeches
were made complimentary to the people of
both countries, and it was decidedly the event
of the year.
On the Vera Cruz and Mexico Railroad a
train jumped the track, killing twenty-five
persons and wounding many Others
Arrange has pronounced in Tamaulipas,
San Luis Potosi, and Guanajuato.
The Federal Government is short of funds
and refuses to pay the interest on, the national
debt, and has also reduced the salaries.
Vargas has been declared Governor of
Puebla.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
SaIes by tIle SherIH.


The following described properties were
last evening sold by the Sheriff for the prices
named:-
Three-story brick house and lots southeast
corner of Second and Master streets, 10 feet
front, 115 feet deep; $4,000.
Three-story brick house and lot, south side
of Brown street, $50 feet west of Thirteenth
street, 16 feet front, rs feet deep on east
line, 70 feet deep on west line; ground rent,
$50, silver money; $500.
Two three-story brick houses and lot, east
side of Eleventh street, 158 feet north of JEFF
ferson street, 16 feet front, 11S feet deep;
ground rent, $60; $4,000.
Three-story brick house and lot, northwest
corner of Broad and Walnut streets, 20 feet
front, 100 feet deep $13, 800.
Three-story brick house and lot, north side
of Walnut street, adjoining above, same size;
$4,000.
Lot west side of Second street, 215 feet
south of Morris street, 20 feet y inches front,
136 feet inches deep; ground rent, $165;
$1,000.
Three-story house and lot east side of Fifth
street, between Vine and Wood streets, 16
feet inches front, 62 feet 6 inches deep;
ground rent, $11; $1,000.
Lot south side of Mount Vernon street, so
feet west of Thirteenth street, Is feet 'front.'
" feet Deep $3.50.
Three brick houses and lot east side of
Sixth street, 172 feet north of Spruce street,
% feet front, 1T feet deep to 22 foot court;
mortgage, $4,000; $4,000.
Three-story brick house and Tot south side
of Wallace street. III feet II inches east Of
Eleventh street, 18 feet front, n feet 1t
inches deep on eastern line, 7S feet 81 inches
on western line; $4,000.
Three-story brick house and lot west side
of Lemon street, adjoining No, ], IL feet
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
Domestic Annirs.

Gold closed yesterday at 1859.
The Society of the Army of the Potomac
met yesterday in New York. Next year it will
meet in this city.
General John Cochrane has declined the
appointment of Collector of the Sixth district
of New York
The schooner Volumnia, with cargo of
brandies and cigars, has been seized at Pensa-
cola. The vessel was from Tampico
The Treasury Department yesterday con-
hrmed the sale of fifty-three hydraulic
presses, which sold for $3.50 each and cost
$4,000 EACH
Senator Cameron is in WASHINGTON. en-
deayoring to have his son-in-law appointed
Attorney-General, in the event Of NHoar's
resignation.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07

MT@ TRUNKsl TRUNKS TRUNKS l.
0EIMW Valises, Bags, Shawl Straps, and general
sOrment Of goods travellers Large stock low pr0eA
E p. MOVER BROS,
&1m NQ 7sQ MARKET RtEeat-7sO,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
PIANOS, gro.


r1 SCHUMACHER S CO.'S ,zR5
HS"t PHILA pELPHIA GRAND, If-Tf-b
SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS
universally acknowledged to be the best instruments
made and have been awarded the highest premiums all
the principal Exhibitions held in the Our
extensive facilities for manufacturing enable TO offer
great Inducements. Call beautiful warerooms No
O3 Chestnut street. and examine extensive stock of
Superior ROseroOd Ifofo,.
THE BCRDETT ORGAN
S.We have secured the agency for the sale of the
Celebrated Burden OrguD II has rival The superiority
of these instruments oil others is great that
challenge contradiction Call and examine them before
purchasing elsewhere
The Grand Piano selected by Mrs Lincoln for the White
House eight is exhibit
ton whore it will be shown to any one having desire to
this historic relic
N. B.-New and secondhand Pianos to rent. Tuning
and moving promptly attended to- Send for Descriptive
Circular
SOHoMACKER PIANO MANUFACTURING CO.,
81 mwslm llO8 Ohesnut street.
ALBRECHT, -i
NTH Rn1KEs 4 SOHMIDTI RT-Th
MANUFACTURERs OF
FIRSTOLASS pIANO-FORTES.
Full guarantee and moderate prices
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07

Csp the Canadian i.1 line which Ss y The
CLEARED YESTERDAY.
Steamer II. L: Gaw Her. Baltimore, A. Groves Jr.
a bpg % Roehes sg6 sTemen HSres lar Bros
sehT " Slater. Watts. Salisbury, BlakissOn Grae Co.
sSbT bT p Mps9Sn 2 M apdsUR q BoStop
Sclr Yraie, Mason, Boston, do
$ss E9;fRs HG Esy YG Rsaao. Burgess. 81
Schr Webster Barnard, smith, Boston. do
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
aSs % GaSn sfys U Windsor S. with
SGSr TSSn G@oo%bs @ from Richmond Me- with ice to
schr telegraph Ruark from RappahanuOck river. with
sGhr J FAY Prescott u days from CALAIS with lum
a nEran W@yn r te N asnHOx Burgess
sohr Annie Sheppard, BOwditoh, from New Haven.
fgs,S7 Ps,gqesss e 70 TIE Egsatgg T.grapn
Era Frank and and Jennie, with lumber to II, oroskey.
y,A.J. White with lumber to D. Trump I Son.
Eleyen Brothers, with anthracite coal for Wilmington
j. r. Harris, with lumber to Watson, Malone 4 Go.
'"srofEasssff Es9&S 81 Fi Mo24G6Ng MEssr214G 65NsggfH4 B1LrrN
NE% YORK or 0fEIoE July 6Ten barges leave in tow
Idezoma with flour, and Rose Ann with ice for Pha-
Burrett, with iron, for Bordentown.
b@Tges leave in tow tonight, eastward
odm6So M & ArmStrpns IS Goddess Of Liberty GqriRpld H.
and N. L. Herrick all with coal for New York
MEMORANDA.
Ship Record Golfer for Philadelphia sailed from Liver
Ship sSpspareil McAlpin, for Philadelphia sailed from
Steamship TOnawanda, Jennings, hence, at Savannah
Steamship Pioneer Barrett, hence at Wilmington, N
Steamship Fana, Brooks, hence at New York 4th inst
p % 1s s4ton for Phad
arque George Henry, jenkins, hence, at Quebec 3th
Barque vesta, Kodrup, hence at Cronstadt 18th ult
Brig Annie Bachelder, Gilbert for PHILADELPHIA sailed
Brig Isaac Carver Shute honce at Portland I'd inst.
Schr Flight, Crowell, hence, at Bangor I'd inst. -, ,
schrs N. a. H. Gould, orowell, Lucy K oogswel Isaac
baker and Taylor Mathis hence at Bath I'd inst and
schr Thomas Borden. hence, at Fall River lst inst.
Schr aerna Sawyer for Philadelphia cleared at Ne"
schr Morning Light, Ireland hence at New London 2d
Schr Lath Rich, Paddock hence, below Providence 4th
instant.
Schr Hannah Blackman, Jones' hence at Bristol 3D.
Schr d. Davidson, Smith, for Philadelphia, cleared at
Schr Archer Reeves Ireland hence at Salem I'd inst
Scbr Aid, Smith, hence, at Beverly lst inst.
Scbr H. Simmons Godfrey, hence, at Salem Sd inst.
Schr Hawatha, ee hence. at Newburyport 1st inst.
Schr Annie NJ. Edwards, Hinson hence, at Richmond
schr T. T. Tasker, Allen, at Providence Sd inst from
Schr Isabella Thompson Endicott for Philadelphia,
sailed from Bristol 30 inst.
sobrJ Bright, Shaw, for Philadelphia, cleared at Bos-
Schr A; Hammond, Paine, from Gardiner Phiadel-
sebr Il, H. Noylor Naylor hence for Boston, passed
Holmes Hole A. M. I'd init
NOTICE TO MARINERS
In accordance with previous notice. under date June
has been placed the ca stern side Of the main ship
channel New York bay 1t is about midway between and
2 in twenyfour feet of water and must be left
starboard side by vessels bound inward
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
OLFARED YFSTERDAy

Mails are forwarded by every steamer in the regu
The steamers for or from Liverpool call at Queens
cept the Canadian line, which call at Loudonde
steamers for from the Continent call at Southa
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
MARINE TELEGRAPH.
For additional Marisle NelOs zee FYrst Page.

ALMANAo FoR PHILApELPHIA-
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-07-07
Board Of Control.

Yesterday afternoon the stated meeting of
the Board of School Controllers was held
in the Athen@um, Sixth and Adelphi streets,
Daniel Steinmetz, President, in the chair
Anumber of communications were received,
among which was one demonstrating against
the manner of distributing the tickets for the
commencement of the Girls High School
Referred.
A communication was received from the
Twenty-second section, asking for an appro
priation of $1,000 for the erection of new
school house. Referred.
The Committee on Accounts reported bills
amounting to $40, 039 'SS, for which warrants
were directed to be drawn i'll payment of the
same. Referred
The Committee on Property reported a
resolution recommending the purchase of two
lots of ground, one at Thirty eighth and
Story streets and the other at Thirty-eighth
and Elm streets, in the Twenty-fourth ward,
for school purposes.
The Committee on the Boys High School
reported a resolution granting the use of the
, telescope to Professor Coffin, for the purpose
of making observations of the eclipse of the
sun at Burlington, Iowa, in August next.
Agreed to.
Also, a resolution recommending the degrees
of Master and Bachelor of Arts for certain
graduates of the High School. Agreed to.
Also, q communication giving the names of
the pupils dropped from Division H of the
Central High School, their term averages
being less than 50-some of the averages
were as low as 30G-and were sent back to
their schools. 1t should be remembered that
about eighteen months since resolution was
adopted to admit candidates in the Boys
| High School and the Girls Normal School
without an examination. The teachers Of the
different schools send q certain number, with
| their averages at an examination made by
| them. This course we at the time deprecated,
| deeming it unwise.
The Committee on Girls Normal School re-
ported that ten pupils, admitted in February,
| having attained very low averages, were re-
| turned to their schools.
resolution from the Committee on Gram
mar, Secondary and Primary Schools, recon-
mending the confirmation of number of
| teachers, was agreed to.
A resolution, dispensing with the meeting
of the board in August, was not agreed to-
| yeas, TO- nays, 13.
Mr.. Green presented resolution admitting
Mary A. Keyser, of the Wyoming School, into
the Normal School, she being below the age,
but having attained high average Not
agreed to-yeas, s; nays, Is.
| Mr.. Armstrong, from the Committee on
Ventilation, made lengthy report, with a
| resolution attached, recommending that no
school-house shall hereafter be erected unless
| special attention is paid to the matter of VEN
tilation. Agreed to. Adjourned.
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1869-12-02
Cincinnati Market.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 90.
FLOUR-Dull and unchanged; fami-
ly So 25ab 30.
GRAlN-Wheat dull at 81 0Gal 10
for No. and winter. Corn scarce
and firm at Soc for new, and 81 for old
ear. Oats steady at ISa55c. Rye steady
at 00aDj. Barley unchanged.
w WlllSkEE-Quiet at 81.
PROVlSIONS-Mess pork dull and
nominal ut S3l 50a32 no demand; bulk
meats nominally unchanged; shoulders
l2c; sides lGl4alG34c, packed and 20
days in salt; there is hardly any de-
mand, so the quotations are nominal /;
no demand for bacon; shoulders arc
held at l53ic on spot and l5c to come
out; sides lSalSlsc for clear rib and
clear sides; sugar cured hams PIC,
LARD-Quict; held at lSc; but the
decline in gold had a depressing lnlu-
ence on buyers, therefore nothing was
done. t...,.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES duh and m-
changed; New Orleans l3al5c; coffee
dull at lOa2lc; molasscs S5a0Oc for New
CLEANS.