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BLOODY TRAGEDY AT MosreoMEnr, TEXAS

BLOODY TRAGEDY AT MONTGOMERY, TEXAS
-Foun MEN KILLED. The Galveston Ne,rs,
OF the 8d instant. says:
We learn from gentleman who resides II
few miles from the town of Montgomery, in
this State, that a bloody tragedy occurred
il that piace last week. Four men were
killed, and the town for n while presented
the appearance Of q battlefield on small
scale. The circumstances, as near as we
could gather them from hasty conversa-
ton, are ns follows: A desperate, whose
name we did not learn, recently appeared
in Montgomery, and in short time made
himself odious to the citizens by his quar-
relsome disposition. He gathered around
him, however, several friends, who it
proved, lost their lives in endeavoripg to
stand by him i'll his difficulties. This des-
peradO was also suspected of passing coun-
terfeit money, and of having been horse
thief.
On the day of the tragedy he rode his
horse into the store of Messrs. Smith &
Peal, and on being ordered out, he drew his
pistol, but before he could fire it, he WAS
fired upon by Mr. Smith or Peal with a
double barrel shotgun. Although badly
wounded, he ran out into the street, and by
some fatality met party of citizens who
were hunting him for the purpose of arrest
ing him for passing counterfeit money. He
ran in another direction, when some one in
the party fired upon him and he fell A
Mr.. Oliver and two brothers named Nc
Grew (who, it seems were in the habit of
associating with the desperately ran up to
his rescue, with pistols drawn. when they
were fred upon by the crowd, and all three
killed.
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The reports from Paris declare that the
conference Is getting along harmoniously
and that the Turkish and Grecian Ambassa
doris are particularly amable to each other
These happy circumstances incline many to
tho belief that peace will be preserved, and
that the clouds of war which have been
Observing the Eastern horizon will be blown
away. 1t is to be hoped that these sngges-
tions will prove to be prophetic. The Euro
peau powers generally have n very strong
interest i'll the maintenance of TRANQUILITY.
and they will do their best to prevent
rupture. The most obstinate parties have
been those which commenced the difficulty.
Turkey would ubate nothing from the
M"aaiun, and Greece would not yield an
inch If the expected belligerents have
determined to cool down their anger and
submit to the suggestions which shall be
made to them by other nations. they have
shown moro sense than has been manifested
hitherto in the controversy, and there is
really some cause to hope that the disputes
between them may be softcned down so that
war will be avoided
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GREAT DESTRUCTION OF FRUIT TREES IN
FhoRIDA.-T Tampa Peninsular, in its
edition of the I'd instant, says:
On the 25th ultimo, the thermometer was
down as low as twenty-five degrees above
zero, in this place, which indicated the
coldest weather ever experienced in this
part OF the State, even by the oldest inhabi-
tants, and the damage done is very great.
1t was only within the last ten years that
the people of Florida began to realize the
Importance of going largely into the raising
of tropical fruits; and it was only within
the last two or three years, the labor be-
slowed In raising fruits, began to reward
them; but the cold came and swept over the
country with the power of mighty torna-
do destroying in few hours that which
man has toiled years to build up. In few
hours. Florida has been damaged millions
OF dollars. The orange, lemon, lime, citron,
shuudock, guava, mango, pineapple, sugar
apple, In fact, all the tropical fruits, have
been killed or seriously damaged. Even
the fully matured and ripened fruit which
remained upon the trees, was all frozen and
destroyed, and the trees look like they have
been scorched as by great fire. The pota-
to crop is badly damaged, and the peas,
beets, cabbage and even turnips are killed
Bntlthe cold did not cease its ravages
upon the land, but desceuded into the
waters-into the great dcep-and caused to
be spewcd thercfrom, mighty jew fish and
sharks, which were thrown helpless upon
shore to rot. Thousands of dead mullet,
jack fish, spade fish and others, cover the
entire part of the State
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inc new wing of the Treasury Depart
MEM intn Is rapidly approaching completion
nno S.iee upper stories are finished, and
carpets are now going down ready for occu
pancy by the Internal Revenue Department
Iho lower floors will not be finished for two
or three months. The walls of the .scasb
room are to be paneled with rare q, -;
mems OF Italian marble. The marble will
cost about $4,000. When finished, it will
be the finest room in America, if not in
the rrli
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The coroner's annual record of New York
city shows that in 1868 there were forty.
eight homicides, thirty-nine infanticides
and ninety-eight suicides. It notes also
8l8 fatal casualties. Among the latter are
included fifteen cases of accidental poison
ings Ito which, probably, several Of the So
called suicides might have been not incor-
rectly added,) 100 deaths by drowning and
160 by sun-stroke.
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IHE SECRET HISTORY OF LINCoLN's ADMI-
NIsTRATIoN. NO administration of any Pre-
sident of tho United States has embraced
such great and important events as that of
Mr. Lincoln. The secret history of his
administration, embracing the private inter
views and correspondence with prominent
individuals of all parties and professions,
With rebels and loyalists with men of the
the rebellion and leading advocates of the
ION to Richmond" policy of conducting
the war. would form q volume of intense
IN 9st. Such n work has been undertaken
oty Ward IL. Lamon, who will soon have
1t ready for the press.
National MteHigemcer.
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STATE LEGISLATURE.
TwENTY-NINTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.

WEDNESDAY. January 13.-The Senate
assembled at 10 NJ.
| The House sent to the Senate colcur-
rent resolution resembling the resolution
passed at this regular session depriving
hismbers of the per diem during the recess
the consideration of which WAS indef-
nitely postponed. And message was sent
to the House of Representatives, informing
that body of the action Of the Senate on
said resolution.
Mr.. Corbin, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, to whom was referred bill to
provide lien on buildings and lands to
parties furnishing labor and material there
on. reported back the same, with recon-
mendation that the bill do pass, with
amendments.
Mr.. Swails, from the Committee on Rail
roads, to whom was referred bill to autho-
rize the consolidation of the Charlotte and
South Carolina Railroad Company and the
Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company,
recommend that the bill do pass. Ordered
for consideration tomorrow.
The Senate, at 1890 P. NJ, went into
executive session.
The Committee on Engrossed Bills re-
ported as duly and correctly engrossed n
Dill to establish State Orphan Asylum.
Pissed.
The Committee on Engrossed Bills re-
ported as duly and correctly engrossed, and
ready for third reading, n bill to amend
an Act to establish State police. Recon-
mitted to the Committee on Military
The Committee on Engrossed Bills also
reported as duly and correctly engrossed, o
bill to re-enact certain Acts lending the
name and credit of the State to the Green
vile and Columbia Railroad Company, and
to validate the action of said Company
Hereunder Ordered to the House.
After the fraDeoctinp Of ,p;p,oorfo, ~
business, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House met Mt IL NJ
Mr.. Mixson introduced bill to extend
the powers of magistrates to imprisonment
in certain cases.
Mr.. Miller introduced q resolution rela-
tive to high charges over the ferry at Co
lumbia, and proposing the appointment of
committee of five from its members to
investigate tho case, and report to this
House at the earliest practicable hour.
Mr.. Feriter introduced a bill to provide
for the licensing of peddlers.
The Speaker laid before the House the
resignation of j. p. F. Camp rs Sergeant
alarms. And Benjamin Byas was elected
to fill the vacancy
A petition of sundry citizens Of Edgefeld
County was presented, protesting against
the division of the County, as proposed by
the bill under consideration.
After the transaction of other unimpor-
tant business, the House adjourned.
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The annual meeting of the Female Bone
VIOLENT Society will be held in the Washing
ton Street Chapel. on Monday. the 18th
instant, Mt IL o'clock.
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On Christmas night, gentleman named
Owens, living in Clinton County, Mo-, near
Platte River, gave party, whereupon some
parties residing near Ridgely determined to
break it up. A young man by the name of
Jackson got into quarrel with q son-in law
of Mr.. Owens, named Thomas, and was
killed by the latter, being literally cut to
pieces.
VALUABLE INVENTION Thomas H..
Mortimer, of this city, bas received letters
patent, dated January 5, for a boat detach-
ing apparatus of his invention. It has for
its object to provide simple, cheap and
effective device, by which boats at sea can
be instantly detached from the davit tackle
when lowered into the water
Charleston Ne,cS
INCENDIARIsM IN MARION CoUNTY-We
learn from the Marion Star that the barn of
Mr.. Elijah Gregg, containing about 600
bushels of corn, was consumed by fire on
last Wednesday night. 1t is supposed to
be the work of clan of hog thieves who
infest Mr.. Gregg's neighborhood.
The material, type, machinery and office
furniture of the Charleston Mercmy, were
disposed of. on Tuesday. at auction, ani,
purchased by different persons.
Miss Eliza L. Boyd, acting postmistress
at Manchester, S. c., died on the 9th in
slant.
When is a blow from q lady welcome:
When she strikes you agreeably.
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PosTPoNEMENr.-We are requested to
state that the sale of furniture advertised to
take place this day. by Mr.. Jacob Levin, is
postponed until future notice
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A NATURAL CONSEQUENCE. The Charles
ton Ne'Os asserts that lowering tho price of
gas has induced many who had resorted to
the kerosene and lighthouse oil lamps, to
lay them aside
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NOTICE.

fa1HE members of Columbia Social Club will
Il attend special meeting, at their Club Room,
Oh SATURDAY EVENING, the 10th instant at s
O'clock. w. Is. STANLEY President
HARDY SOLOMON, Secretary Jan15
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Il man named King, living in Rose Valley
Western New York, has had thirty one
children by one wife. Such a couple de-
serve well of their country.
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New ADVERTISEMENTS. Special attention
Is called to the following ad vertisements,
published for the first time this morning:
Hardy Solomon-Fresh Groceries.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
!! Observation-Disclosures, Jewolry, &c.
W. r. Stanley-Meeting Social Club.
y. %. Jackson-Fresh Garden Seed
b. L. Dent-Stall-fed Beef.
u. 9. Peixotto & ySon-Auction.
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NAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The post Office ia

open during the week from 81, a. m. to en-.
N. On Sundays, from to S p. m. Tie
Charleston and Western mails are open for
delivery at 5p. M, and close ut Sll p. M
charleston night mail open So Il. M, close
AZ p N. Northern open for delivery 81
n. m.' close 40 p. M. Greenvil!e open for
delivery p. M, close S,s y. III
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THE CHARLESTON HoTEL.-This widely
known and popular resort, which has been
for years the pride of Charleston, has
undergone change in its management.
MIR. E. II. Jackson has assumed charge, and
will in the future provide for the guests of
the institution, and in this work he will be
assisted by Messrs. c. A. Millar, W. j. An
derson and E. 7. Burdeli. Mir. Jackson
has lived in this city for twenty years past,
having been for some time connected with
the establishment while it was under the
management of the elder Mr.. Mixer, and
we have no hesitation in assuring the guests
under his supervision their comfort will not
known to every guest who has visited the
place for the past sixteen years, he having
been connected with the institution in va
rious capacities during that time. Mr.. An
derson and Mr.. Burdell, the other assis-
tants, are equally qualified in their respec-
tive duties, and we have no doubt that the
managers. will use their best endeayors to
sustain the high reputation which the
Charleston Hotel has enjoyed for so many
years.
The house has been lately repaired and
thoroughly overhauled, and is now fur
nished with all the Injuries and conve-
niences Of life. To the travelling public it
needs no recommendation, enjoying as it
does reputation second to no house of the
kind in this country. We predict for it O
successful and prosperous career under the
administration of the new management, who,
we are assured, will exert their best efforts
for the comforts and convenience of its
guests Charleston Courier.
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TAXES,

gH!HE Office for tho receipt of TAXES ia open,
IL over Hopes Store, on Richardson street.
Office hours from to O'clock and from to
o'clock p NJ
All persons failing to pay their Taxes on or be-
fore the Gath of January, 1862 will be dealt with
according to law. All executions lodged in the
Sherih's Office will be found in the County Trea-
suror's Office for collection.
JOHN ROBERTSON,
Jan 10 County Treasurer
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The January number of Dfer y's Museum,
the standard magazine for the little folks, is
before as Theartcles are woll written and
many of them beautifully illustrated The
Museum is published in Boston, by H. B..
Fuller. at 81. so per annum.
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Jan II
Notice.

NREDITORS aid DEBTORS of the firm OF
" FISHER & LOWRANCE will make settlement
with the Undersigned.
Jan 12 FISHER, LOWRANCE Il FISHER
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Local Items.

-O-
PosrPoNEMENr.-W are requested to
state that the sale of furniture advertised to
take place this day. by Mr.. Jacob Levin, is
postponed until future notice.
-O-
The annual meeting of the Female Bone
VIOLENT Society will be held in the Washing
ton Street Chapel. on Monday, the 18th
instant, Mt IL o'clock
NATURAL CONSEQUENCE. The Charles
ton Ne,os asserts that lowering tho price of
gas has induced many who had resorted to
the kerosene and lighthouse oil lamps, to
lay them aside.
The January number of Jfer, us Museum,
the standard magazine for the little folks, is
before rs. The articles are woll written and
many of them beautifully illustrated. The
Museum is published in Boston, by H. B.
Fuller. at ST. 50 per annum.
The Senate in executive session has con-
firmed the nomination c: Mr.. G. J. Stoi.
brand as Superintendent of the Penitentia-
ry, and Mr.. Reuben Tomlinson as State
Auditor of South Carolina.
A New Work FOR THE JUVENILES. .-'Wild
Life Under the Equator, Narrated for
Young People," by Paul Du Cbaillu; New
York, Harper & Brothers. From the dis
coverer of the gorilla we have here another
volume for juvenile readers. The book,
besides afording rare glimpses OF the peo:
pie, topography aud natural history of
equatorial Africa, contains narratives of the
authors adventures with elephants and
gorillas. 1t is embellshel with numerous
well executed engravings, and will prove of
interest to admit readers. Messrs Bryan &
McCartcr have presented us with q copy
HEAVY STOCK. advertisement in ain
other column informs the public of few
OF the articles i'll the grocery line, which
can bo obtained at the tastily arranged
store of Mr. Hardy Solomon, in Davis Row
''Tall oaks from little acorns grow is
verified in Mr.. Solomon's case. He com
menced business in Columbia at the close of
the war, with limited means accompanying
q wagon on several OCCASIONS we believe, to
and from Charleston, with articles to supply
the wants of his customers; aud by close
attention has built up business second to
none in the city. AS he claims to sell at
reasonable rates, at wholesale as we'll as re-
tail, merchants from the country and
consumers in the city would do we'll to in
spect his stock.
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Copartnership Notice.

A COPARTNERSHIPh has this day been entered
IN into between FISHER Il LOWRANCE and
JOHN FISHER former President Branch Bank OF
the State of South Carolina under the name and
style Of FISHER, LOWKANCE Il FISHER.
j.. II. FISHER,
II. NJ LOWRANCE,
Jan II JOHN FISHER.
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Stalled Beef.
Law Card.

T1HE undersigned have associated themselves as
IL partners, under the name of CARROLL,
MELTON & MELTON, and will practice in the
Courts of Richand and the adjoining Counties, in
the Supreme Conrt of this State, and in the United
States Courts j. p. CARROLL,
C. D. MELTON,
SAM. w. MELTON.
COLUMBIA. S. c., January ~, 1869. JAM 143
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Light, Light.

Hf5HU, 11f5nU'
Tn BBLS. Prime White KEROSENE OIL, 40
1O fIo test, on hand and for sale, at reduced
prices, by the barrel and at retail, by
Jane J.& T. r. AGNEW.
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The LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY FOR THE
SICK PooR OF COLUMBIA. annual meet
ing of this much needed charitable associa-
tion takes place on Monday next. On the
occasion all its members are earnestly in
vited to attend, and those who cannot do
so, it is hoped, will not fail in sending in
the small amount of their annual subscrip-
tion-(S1) one dollar. 1t is hoped the
society will receive many additions to its
list of membership. Impoverished as this
community has been and still is, surely there
are few who cannot spare one dollar year
for the poor. Not for the aceH poor-for the
poor who are able by daily work to earn at
least their daily bread, but for the sick
the dying poor-are the aims of this society
strictly appropriated. When we'll enough
to work, no matter how poor, they are no
longer recipients of its bounty. and there
can possibly exist no imposition in the be-
stowment of these aims; for the city divided
into wards, with visiting committees ap-
pointed for each individual cases are thus
seen into before relieved. For the means
at its disposal, no system Of charity can
possibly do moro unqualified good than
this; and plausible objections against other
public charities cannot, by any possibility,
be made to this, and no excuse for not Civ
ing, can he predicatcd of the character of
this unobtrusivo but most efficient charity
Our city pastors and physicians we'll know,
from the scenes Of want and woe they aro
compelled to witness, how much this Good
Samaritan" society has accomplished in tho
past, for the relief of many ready to perish
It is the oldest benevolent society in the
city; we hope it will never die out for not
only ''the poor wo have always with u.s.
but the SICK poor. Any contributions from
gentlemen or ladies, not desiring to become
actual subscribers, will be thankfully re-
ceivcd by the Treasurer. We hopo this ap-
peal will not be made in vain.
CAsn.-Our terms are strictly cash-no
exceptions. If an advertisement is to be
inserted. hand over the money; if u paper is
subscribed for, the money must accompany
the order-otherwis no attention will be
paid to them. This rule will be adhered to.
! -O
FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING. We have
| added fast card press-of the Degener &
Weller patent-to the machinery of the
Ph9nir office; and have also made additions
to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc.
Persons in want Of any styles of book and
job printing, are invited to call and examine
samples and prices. Cards printed at short
notice. and at prices varying from $3.50 to
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-15

The Senate in executive session has con
irmed the nomination c: Mr. G. J. Stoi
brand as Superintendent of the Penitentia
ry, and Mr.. Reuben Tomlinson as Stat
Auditor of South Carolina.
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Extra Fine Apples.

CACId TIHt hpPIeS'
40 BOXES and Barrels of the finest SWEET
EfO APPLES which have been in this city this
season. d. @. PEIXOTTO & SON.
Jan ID 9
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Dissolution of Copartnership.


rINEIE partnership heretofore existing under tho
Il namo of FISHER LOWRANCE is this day
dissolved, by mutual consent.
T.. Fl. FISHER,
Jan IL II. N. LOWRANCE.
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Landreth's Garden Seeds

LIVERY variety of Fresh and Reliable SEEDS.
IL The reputation of these Seeds are too we'll
known to need any praise. Just received at
Jan 10 t2mo* E. POLLARD'S
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-07-10

c. W. Wooley, of Kentucky, and of Wash.
ington notOriety in connection with Buffers
little congressional inquisition, has threaten
ed to horse e.whip Hslstead, one of the editors
of the Cincinnati Commercial. Mr.. II. pub.
fishes o card in which he bluntly says: "Mr.
Wooley will, doubtless, have the cultivated
taste to recognize my wishes in this psrtic
ular; aud, when he finds me worthy the
ceremony of undergoing the horse whipping
it will be pleasure to have his society
where the exercises will not be interrupted"