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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16
Tho Truth Plainly stated.

The question now that seems to engage
the thoughts Of Gov. Scott aud others,
is how can peace be preserved and genu-
inc tranquility restored to this disturbed
State. Many of our contemporaries have
expressed their opinion MS to the means
by which the troubled waters shall be
quieted. The Governor is urged to dis
arm the colored militia, to appoint
honest and capable officials, to dis.
countenance corruption and fraud. to
administer his Office fairly and impair
TALLY, and to show that, laying all per-
sonal and party views aside, he intends
to prove himself the guardian of the in.
terests of all the people of the State.
This is WELL This looks to peace and
an improved state of things. But let
no one be deceived. These remedies
cannot reach the seat Of disease. Apply
these remedies, and you may reduce in
fammation, but you will not eradicate
the disease. The trouble lies deep.
There can be no doubt about this. To
relieve the State, the State regime must he
changed root and branch. For us to get
complete relief, it would be necessary to
change the whole machinery of the
State Government. We have now a
state of things unnatural. abnormal and
illogical. And there cnn be no genuine
and lasting peace until this State passes
into other hands, and we are remitted Ito
cheerful and wholesome self-govern-
ment." Until this period, we must do
all that is possible to improve onr sur
roundings, but South Carolina cannot
be tranquil and prosperous until she
stands redeemed of the influences that
now control her destinies
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

In letter to Senator Blair, Horace
Greeley says:
But am old-fashioned, and cannot
change my camp or my flag with your
admired facility. The cradle songs OF
my early childhood, the stirring narra-
tions which enlivened the winter fire
sides of my latter youth, have blended
incxtricably my feelings. my sympathins,
my convictions, with the men and the
principles of the American revolution.
! firmly believe that "there were giants
In those days" and that very little pro
gress has been made in our Fundamental
conceptions. and none ut Nil in practical
administration, since the days OF Wash
ington.
Now, it seems difficult to believe that
Greeley could have SO far forgotten him
self as to write that. After all. he thinks
we have made no advance. Have aboli-
ton, free love and negro superiority
done nothing3 Is the career of the Rad
ical party huge falschood md fraud?
Memphis Public Ledger.
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c )'LUMBIA, s. G.
Thursday Morning. March 16. 1871.
The Rising Tide.

II will be seen from our teSegraphic
reports that the statement is made that
the Democratic party has swept the
State of New Hampshire. We receive the
news with satisfaction. Our hopes of
the State and the country at large are
associated with such triumphs. Before
the State and the country can live in
prosperity, Republication must die.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

The Rome Courier mentions the fact
that Mr. Dickerson Talaferro, n worthy
citizen OF that Floyd County, was shot
last Tuesday evening by n negro named
deorge Randall, with duck shot. from a
dorble-barrel shot gun. Mr.. Il. was
riding toward home at the time, and a
c1lored servant was also hit. The nssas-
sin is in Jail.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

The Press ALL THAT REMAINS TO Us
The power of the present brutal tyranny
in this State is sustained by Federal SOL
diery, and not by the consent of those
most interested in every government.
that is. by those who can read and write
and who can entertain opinions ns dis
tinguished from prejudices. Inside of
the State the whites have no conservative
influence whatever, except their acquain-
tance with the use of arms and their well
tested courage. But the thieves fear the
press, not because they blush at expos
ure. but because it has its influence ont
side OF the State, and helps towards the
overthrow of the policy upon which
their dishonesty fattens. They would
most willingly gag it. But that they
cannot do. It is in the hands Of men
who know that they hold the only power
that can in the least protect m outraged
community from further Injustice.
Winnsboyo Ncus.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

WORSE AND WORSE The following
paragraph has been going the rounds Of
the press:
A BAD RErUTATIoN.-So corrupt is the
Pennsylvania Legislature that Phia-
delphia paper says bill endorsing the
ten commandments couldn't bu got
through that body without the payment
Of a considerable sum OF money as
bribes and black mail 1t is supposed
however. that their repeal could be got
through very cheap.
.Saoannah { Ga. RepubHcm
The Paper, published at Pittsburg
Penn, says this latter assertion is en-
tirely mistake, and adds:
There are very few men in that body
who would not think that q bill Of that
kind was meant for revision of onr
criminal code. and vote for it with
alacrity, to mike their constituents be-
lieye they knew all about our system of
criminal Jurisprudence.
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LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.

LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
G.. H. Blldwin-Tax Notice.
J. Il. Ensor-Wuntcd.
Todd & Todd & Bnll-Summons.
r.. Is. CIarkson--Lost.
Pollock s-Just Received.
Peixotto G. Son-Lnmber Wanted.
Wells & Cnldwell-Prime Hay, &c.
jacob Levin-Hay and Corn.
?. Cantweli-F.. III. Beef.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

Mr.. Henry Dickens, son of the no.
velist, is giving readings in London.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

I,ippmans Bittcrs are for sale by all drug.
Ut GEIcEn Il MoGREdon's, Druggists. s 18
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

A STATISTICAL FACT.-If all the beQbuge,
rats, mice and reaches that have b. ell [slaif
by IsAAosEN's "SuHE Pop" wore laid out in
eingle file, it is calculated that the line would
bo twice as long as tho Atlantic cable. Sold
by all druggists. 16 tn
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retail, in goods, wares and merchandise,
excluding distilled spirits, whose annual
sales exceed $1,000, but do not exceed
SO, 900, $40; like dealers, excluding dis
ilicd spirits, whose annual sales cX .ced
Sl0,O0O bnt do not exceed $50, 900, $40;
like dealers, excluding distilled spirits,
whose annual sales exceed 800, 900, but
do not exceed $50. 900. $50; like dealers,
excluding distilled spirits, whose annual
sales exceed $50. 900, but do not exceed
500, 900, SO; and every additional 81 900
of sales. fifty cents per 81, 900. For ho-
tells cnpnble of accommodating 1C0 per
sons. $50; hotels capable of accommo-
dating less than 100 but moro than so
persons, S35; hotels capable Of accom-.
modating more than 20 bnt less than so
persons, $50. Stables, livery ana sale,
S75. In all other respects, the said
Clerk and Treasurer is hereby directed
to follow the said License Ordinance Of
the 30th December, 1870, in tho collec-
ton of licenses. And the snid Clerk is
also hereby further directed. in assess
ing for taxation the amount Of sales like
~ to be made by any dealer during the
year 1871, to assume, if in his discretion
it would be just so to do, as basis of
his estimate, the amount of such sales
during the year 1870, according to the
sworn return thereof of the said dealers.
SEC. IL. That all returns of property
OF every description, and Of all other
things made by taxation source Of re-
venue to the said city by this Ordinance.
shall be made upon the oath Of the tax
payer, which returns shall be made by
filling out blank forms to be furnished,
on application, by tho said Clerk and
Treasurer, on or before the 3lst day f
March, Instant, (l87l,) except as in this
Ordinance otherwise provided; but that
time may be extended by the Mayor aud
Aldermen; and tho said returns eha!! c "a.
brace every subject or object of taxa
tion, whether held by. or pertaining to.
the taxpayer id his own right. or in o
fiduciary capacity.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-16

IorEh ARRIVALS, March l5.-Lolunlbia
Xiei-C. T.. Dawson, ST. Louis; Ii.
Bear, New York; j. II. Hamilton, Texas;
Mrs. l.. NJ. Shedl, W. Dudley, Charles
ton; a. j. Hntg.s, Raleigh; j. II. Stel-
ling, city; Il. B. Bynuer, Il. Il. Bynner,
Charleston; W. j. Magrath, w. u. Ken
ncdy, Charleston; L. 2. Qnarles, j. S.
Perrin, Abbeville; B. J. Singleton, D.
B Wheeler, Mrs. Whalcy, Newberry; J.
$. Muller, wife aud children; J. w.
Simpson, Lanrens.
.Nicir,.s0n House-S. Agnew, j. l..
Miller, Due West; L. ID. Darling, Il. A.
Tanning, Boston; Z. Ludwig, Charlotte;
J. B Clark. Baltimore; j. p. Carter,
Miss. b. A. Connor, Cokesbury; Ii. w.
Pnrr, Fairfield; w. II. Trescott and son,
Greenville; G. w. Connor, Abbeville; l..
Schiller, Hamburg; 4. d. Bush, s. q.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

ent generation of Representatives can make
out by legal logic that aid in the sum Of $4,000
is unconstitutional, whilst aid to the amount
of $3.50, 900 is perfectly constitutional. Where
has all the wisdom been bottled up, that the
Legislature of 1869, had none of it, and it
open up so much new light in the year of
our Lord 1871?
This Augusta act is not alone; many others
might be referred to, which have been sane
toned by the Legislature from year to year.
In 1868, the Legislature authorized the city
of lIalowell to loan its credit to Steam
Mill Company, to the amount of $50 600.
There was then no hint of unconstitutonality.
But now in 1871, $4,000 aid is pH-con-sti-tu-
tioa-al.
Verify, there are those still who "strain
at gnat, and swallow a camel" or, accord
ing to the laundering school boys version,
strain at gate, and swallow a saw-ptiU, Only
this little saw-mill at Hallowell of only S40,-
swallow, whilst the Kennebec DAM and halt
dozen immense brick factories, with acres
and acres of land covered with valuable build
ings, go down without a single wry face.
| think the holders of the Augusta bonds
need not be alarmed at the vagaries Of these
new constitutional lawyers. 1t is one thing
to indulge i'll rhetorical and oratorical flour
isltes on the floor OF the House, to the admi-
ration of the galleries and of the readers OF
the daily papers, and quite another to give
a solemn, deliberate opinion on constitutional
law, as the Judges of the Supreme Court are
asked to do, on a question which involves
important and vital interests of the communi-
ty and the State. LooKER-0N
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WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH OTh
BONDSe
To the Editor of the Journal:

To the Editor of the Journal:
In debate the other day, in the House of
Representatives, on little bill authorizing
the city of Hallowell, by a two thirds vote,
to aid in the erection of a Steam Mill to the
small amount of $4,000, the learned, able and
eloquent representatives from Calais and
Brunswick, informed the world that such an
act was unconstitutional Since that, the
House has passed a resolve calling on the
Judges of the Supreme Court to sanction
this new doctrine.
In 1867, the Legislature of Maine author
lied the city of Augusta to aid in improving
its water power to the amount oftpo hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, a quarter of a
million of money, and on the acceptance OF
the act by a two thirds vote, to issue its bonds
or scrip to that amount. The act was ac-
cepted, the scrip issued and sold, and the
aid extended to the Sprague Company. But
if this new doctrine is correct this whole pro-
ceeding was unconstitutional and void, and
the bonds issued cannot be enforced, and are
not worth the paper on which they are printed.
1t is said that every generation grows wiser
and wiser but it may be doubted if the pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

When two-thirds of the voters of q town
will vote to tax themselves to establish a
manufactory for the public good, it is diff
ficult to see how the other third can COM
plain very much of tyranny or injustice,
or have any great occasion tor alarm,
since those who vote the aid have to bear
the tyranny and injustice (ifthere be any
as much in proportion to their means as
those who dissent. When so large body
of the people will voluntarily assume the
responsibility it is safe to assume that
there is not much tyranny or danger to
the interests of the town in voting such
aid. Who knows better about this than
the citizens themselves?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

In 1867, when the question was submit
ted to the people of Augusta whether they
would vote the amount required, $3.50, 900,
to aid in the establishment of the Sprague
manufacturing company within our limits,
they voted the aid almost unanimously,
there being S6S in favor and only 63 OPP
posed. Although no factory has as yet
been erected. our citizens do not dispute
the wisdom of that decision, and would do
it again with stronger emphasis if neces-
sary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-01-28

What sort of government will be estab-
lished in France, with the close of the
war, is matter yet to be settled. Prus-
STA will set Napoleon free, but she will not
probably undertake to place him on the
throne of France. How he can get there
against the tremendous opposition which
exists among the people to his restoration
is problem which he is no doubt ponder
ing with diligence.
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zneo1a1 Notice.

The Committee on Reform School will make the
annual visit to that institution on Thursday fep'
ruary I'd.
O. HAYFORD, JR., / rboir,pen
BENZ. ROBINSON, !
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State OF Maine.

In SENATE, Jan. 4th, ISL.
ORDERED, The House concurring, that all petit
tons for private legislation, except petitions for
redress OF wrongs and grievances" which shall be
presented to the Legislature after the first day OF
February next, be referred TO the next Legislature
and that this order be published in the kennebec
Journal until that date.
In SENATE, Jan. s, 1871.
Read, amended by inserting after the word
Journal the words Bangor Daily Wing and
Courier and Portland Daily Press" and passed.
sent down for concurrence.
SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary.
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State of Maine.

IN COMMITTEE ON INTERIOR WATERS,
January 18th, ISL,
ORDERED, That notice be given to all parties in
terested, by giving notice in the kennenec journal
for INCORPORATION Of the Somerset Boom Company,
AT Somerset Mills will be had before this Commit
j. b. NICkELS, Chairman.
+ltw2t
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great accident is often the result of small care
lessnt IS. Every traveller should have bottle of
Renne's Pain-Iiilling Magic Oil in his pocket or
satchel, to use in case Of accident. Its use cures
bruises Commissions, scalds and relieves pain, from
any cause as il by magic. "It works like charm"
sold by Titcomb.
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Special Notifies.
PARKS HOUS e.
on EUROPEAN PLAN.
Isl Washington ST., Boston.

Coed single rooms, - cents and 81 day.
Bill of fare the lowest of any hotel in the city.
Rr-Parties coming to Boston, will find the Parks
House the most centrally located, quiet, and order
ly house in the city. BOlNTON " co,
oct29 +eod-GIn PRoPRIETORs.
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IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, |
January 8, 1871.
Read and passed in concurrence.
SUMNER j. CHADBOURNE, Clerk
\ true copy.
Attest: SAMUEL W. LANE, Secretary.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-12-30
THE AMERICAN WASHER
PRICE SO,
The American Washer Saves Money,
TIme and nrudrerY.


The Fatigue OF Washing Day Longer Dreaded. but
EconUmy, Efficiency and Clean Clothing, Sire
In calling attention to this little machine few of the
Invaluable qualities not possessed by any other wash
ing machine yet inyentedJ are here enumerated.
1t ~ the smallest most compact, most portable, most
simple in construction mort easily operated child
ten years old with few hours practice can thorough
y comprehend and eifectually it, There Ia no nd
lusting, no screws to annoy delay IN adaptinS II
Is always ready for use IL IL perfect little wonder
quality, than the most elaborate and costly One half
Of the labor Ia fully by its use and the clothes
will last longer than by the old plan Of the rub
board Ii will wash the largest blank Three shirts
ofany fabric from Quilt to Lace Curtain or Cambria
Handkerchief equally within the capacity of the
LITTLE GEM 1t can be fastened any tub and taken
off at will.
No matter how deep rooted prejudice may exist
against Washing Machines, the moment this little ma
chine is to perform ~ wonders all dOu-ts of it
cleansing efficacy and utility banishcd, and the
dgubter and dctracor at become the fast friends
of the machine
We have testimonials without end, setting forth its
numerous Advantages over all others and from hun
dreds who have thrown aside the unwiedy useless ma.
chimes, which have signay failed to accomplish the
object promised in prominent and loud sounding ad-
vertisements.
1t is perfect for washing a wrngrr for wiring
ing. The price, another paramount inucCment pur
chasCrs, has been placed low that it IL within the
reach of every hou1ectper and there is article OF
dom stic economy that will repay the small Investment
sO soon.
S35 so.
Al th,t Ia asked of this GREAT LABOR SAVER is
fair trial We guarantee each machine to do its work
perfectly. Sole Agents tOr He United states,
\. "a. FRANCISCUS & co.,
5i3 Market ST.. Philadelphia Pa
The largest and cheapest WOODEN WARE HOUSE
In the United States. 3m4O
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-12-30
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.

SMITH & FRENCH Manufacturers q
Dealers in LEATHER & FINDINGS, ia the
Hollow, opposite PhGnix Foundry, Main street, Ash.
tabula, Ohio. -
CASH PAID FOR HIDES. PE1Ts AND CALF SKINS
just received, and now for sale as GOOD an assorted
stock Of
LEATHER AND FINDINGS
can be found In any Western Market and which will
be sold on the most reasonable terms hone to make /,
object for Boot and Shoe aud Harness Manufacturers
in the vicinity to favor with their patronage feeling
satisfied that can sell them everything needed In heir
business cheap be found in Cleveland or even
the Eastern Markets thereby saving freight and travelling
expenses, and Oss OF time.
All cordially invited to call and examine my stool,
before purchasing elsewhere Confident that can make
II for your interest 10 buy in this market shall t!Ee
pleasure In seeing my old friends and the public and
showing them my stock. Below, give partial list OF
articles:
Spanish and slaughter sole upper and harness Leather;
spanish and slaughter kip French calf and kip oak and
hemlock calf and kip; collar leather and horse hides
mems and womens morocco; band and lacing leather
Innings, bindings topping and russets.
Lasts, pegs thread, webb PacSards Ink iron and znt
nails, round head tacs, bristles avis hammers pncers
sand stones, rasps knives 1oas size sticks and straps
boot trees shoe aces punches lasting irons eyeet eve.
let sets, sttchwheels stitch markers, heel shaves edge
planes, strip avis, welt knives, elastic. heel BALL stitch
ing cord lasting tacks heel and toe plates boot backing
boot brushes harness oils, and all kinds of finishing
irons. etc. etc. SMITH & FRENCH. -
Ashtabula 1871. 1l36
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Also, .. fss'b stock Of
II I N w A ~ Il.
JOB WORK,

Such ns Eve TroHghing Roofing Smoke Pipe and Re-
pairing of all kinds either at the shop outside in
matters of Pumps, Pipes &c.
Prompt attention to orders. with good work and as
favorable prices any in the trade share of patron
age is solicited. CROSBY & WEPHFRWAX
Ashtabula, April, 1871 I'LL Opposite Fisk House.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-12-30
NOTICE
FOR SALEi

SEVEN Acres Of Land, with GOOD
buildings and choice fruit Situated two miles west of
Ashthbua Village Sonth Ridge This is very dcsir
able property to any seeking home near the Town
Price $500. H. NJ CROSBY
3ltf n g. CKOSRY
Executors of the Estate of T. Crosby
AEhtabuh o., Sent. 1th 1871
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He is Prepared to, & is Selling Cheaper
Und.ortaklnG.

also keep constantly on hand large assortment OF
really made COfnr. Rose Wood imitation. Back Walnut
and Imitation of Black Walnut, all of which can trim
In two hours iucC in any iylc rCqu' equal any
city also hayca splendid FHcarse il readiness when
GRAVE CIoruEs.--A new feature has recently been ad
dcd to this iurntnrc cstnhscment rather 10 the In
dcrtAker'- department uftonc that cnnrOt fail 10 COM
mend itself to the community, and will show the dtpO
sun of the proprietor tn make his establishment as
perfect may he IL VIII 20 far to relieve the work and
bustlc incidental to- and 50 rcpngnant In of be
reaycmen ol preparing the remains Of the departed
burial This consists keeping eand, aud rca@y for
immediate use, stock of grave.celhes. variety ui
shrouds, for both male and female, made mp with much
taste aud appropriateness various In price aud both
black and white mat aterials. A single order for II coffin
my, therefore, embrace the hahlmcnts Of the dead
and ths the friends Of the deceased In the midst
OF GRIEF rom much that seems particularly d-agrccablc
and incOnLruois in the way preparation for the grave
JOHN DUCRO.
Ashtabula OHIO Jan i,t. 1870. 1852 If
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CARRIAGE MAN UTAOTO'Y

and prepared to do all kinds OF c'rriagc and
Wagon work, Special attention will he Il, ~ TO all
kinds " rCpalrinI
THE PAINTING will be under tho dlrsctlo? o. Mr..
Howey, who has no superl0Js IN this department. a.
culver VIII have charge OF the Backsn'thing To I'll use
who have seen his wOr; during the past summer, he
needs No recommendation. We hope by strict aticn
on to business aud aud prompt hhllment of all our
engagements, to merit and share of the public
patronage. IL