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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25
" M. j. ETTER,
Clerk Of Council.


PLE OF MANN1Na-A GHosT STORY.
last Friday evening, between 8 and 10
O'Clock, the citizens Of Manning, the
County scat of Clarendon, were startled
by the sudden appearance in the street
of gigantic being or apparition, which,
from tho description Of an eyewitness,
we Judge to have been the same that ap-
peared at Bishopville. as described in
our issue OF the 11th inst. The thing,
or Grand Cyclops, whatever it be. waH
seen by many persons, both white and
black. One of the most extraordinary
circumstances connected with it was it's
sudden disappearance, Notwithstanding
its enormous size. One negro, who ven.
tured to follow it, declared that he snw it
rise up into the air and 80 vanish out Of
sight. Soon afterward the monster was
seen in another quarter, looking down
over q tall sign. The alarm and conster-
natiap was great Ono negro. who was
charged with offering his pistol to some
body else to FIRE on the monster, denied
it most energeticaily. saying: Else
friend to de Ku Klnx. Dey's good peo-
pie. Dey don't harm nobody but bad
folks. You's ben doin' someting bad
dut's de reason you's afraid" The ap-
partition then moved into the court house
square, and, being followed, was said to
huve disappeared in the we'll. However,
shortly after, negro cnme up greatly
frightened, who said that he met the
giant going of in the opposite direction
from whore it had bt en- last seen, and
that it put ont its hand and touched him,
| and that "the baud vas na cold as ice."
ANOTHER GIGANTIC MONSTER SEEN IN
SUMTER COUNTY. few nights ago, a
negro man, rs respectable and reliable
AS any other in the County probably,
saw, according to his own statement, in
the Jordan neighborhood. sight which
beats the Bishopvilie giant. while i,
serves to confirm the probability of thai
story. It was COW or OK thirty OF
thirtyfive feet iii height, judging from
the trees around. The horns were tel
or fifteen feet in length. The negro
plainly saw the switching Of it's enor
nous tail and heard the rushing sound
thereof. He did not remain long il
that vicinity, as may we'll be supposed
but Id declares that lie is willing to make
oath 70 the truth Of his statements. We
know that the mammoth once frequentet
the swamps and forests of these regions
md why shonld he not ngain? South
Carolina has progressed" back ward
politically, far towards barbarism, anG
Nature ever sympathizes with man
Why, then, may we not expect the pc
riod of giants and mammoths to return
Sumter Nens.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

SHEETINa FROM THE LANGLEY Factory.
A sample Of the standard Sheeting," {"
the manufacture OF which hns Just been
commenced ut the Langley Mills, South
Carolina, will bcnr favorable comparison
with the goods Of like class turned ont
by my similar establishment North or
SLuth, aud indicates that these mills will
at once take high ground in public ap-
probation Of their product. An nppro-
priate trade mark, consisting of the
motto "Freo Trade" endorsed over O
pnlr Of hands locked in friendly grasp,
has been adopted for this sheetipg.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

The United States Court, on Monday.
the 22d, at Charleston, III the account Of
the assignee, j. NJ. Baxter, in the mat.
ter OF the Laurens Railroad Company,
bankrupts, for costs md charges,
amounting to 81, l,168.41, ordered the
same to be paid.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

A slight shock of IN earthquake was
felt in tho vicinity OF Augusta last Sat-
urday morning. At tho residence Of
Sheriff G. II. Sibloy, four or five miles
from the city, two distinct and separate
shocks, following one closo upon the
other, were felt, sensibly shaking the
buildings on the premises. at Rich
mond Hill, the shocks were also experi-
enced at about the same hour.
Mr.. Joseph Hewitt, tho old and we'll
known proprietor OF the Point House,
Snllivan's Island. attempted to kill him
self Saturday afternoon. at 6 O'clock, BY
cutting his throat with O razor, failing
after four efforts. He is now in fair
way TO recovery. It is believed that
mental depression was tho cause OF tho
rash act
Friday is tho day set for the execution
at Winnsboro, Fairfield County, of the
two colored men. Henry Houston and
Spencer Huffman, who were sentenced
TO be hanged for the murder Of North
Carolinian, nuncd Powell. in that Coun-
ty. in December lust.
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MAN STABBED. We learn TINT on Sat-
urdny night ii difficulty occurred at Mul-
! MS Depot. between u Mr.. Price aid
several other parties. among whom Mr..
Huggins appeared to ba the leader. Mr..
Price was bndly stabbed in the shoulder,
and his arm was dangerously laceruted.
The wounded man was carried to his
unclc's. Mr.. y. Page, at Nichols Depot,
aud ut last accounts was suffering very
much. .-Mdri0n Star.
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SupREME CoURr, WEDNESDAY,, May "a.
The Court met at 10 4. M. Present
Chief Justice Moses and Associate JUS
tices Willard and Wright.
The case OF Dabney, Morgan G. Go.
%. the President and Directors of the
Bank OF the State Of South Carolina
was resumed. The parties in interest
we're represe nted as follows: Messrs.
MoOrady & Lord for depositors; Messrs.
Magrath 6 Whaley for bill holders; !;
Messrs. Buist & Simons for fre loan
stock; Messrs. Campbell & Hayne for
fire loan bonds.
At 8 P. M, the Court adjourned until
Thursday, 25th, 10 A. M.
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MELANCHOLY AND DISTRESSING AFFAIR.
We have received information Of most
distressing affair which occurred on last
Sunday evening. the 21st instant, on the
Lynches' Creek trestle Of the Whining
ton, Columbia and Augusta Railroad,
inst beyond the Darlington line. Mr..
Wm. Simms, while returning homo with
his son and daughter, {Mrs. Sanders J
was shot and instantly killed by Mr..
james Sanders. (his son in-lnw,) the
same shot also wounding Mrs. Sanders.
Sanders then fired upon young Simms,
inaicting painful but not serious wounds
in both thighs. The difficulty was Of a
private nature, upon which we forbear
present Sun,ter NerS
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

PLAIN TALK. The following are true
extracts from the last grand jury pre-
sentiments Of Wilkes County, Ga:
Upon Investigation, we. find that the
District Court, as organized, is cleurly
illegal. in our opinion, and is nuisance;
and we would recommend that the Ordi-
nary do not levy tax for the support of
saii court. We beg leave to say, in re-
ference 10 J. NJ. Matthews, our Solicitor
General, that it is our conviction, from
his Intercourse with us. TINT ho is wholly
incompetent for tho dnties Of his Office,
aud would. therefore, recommend that
he resign.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

/. LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Oranges and Lemons at Pollock House.
-. q. Peixotto & Son-A Gard.
W. *. Greenfieid-Reduced Prices.
John Agnew & Son-Powder.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

Lippman's Bittcrs are for sale by all drug.
gis:s aud dealers. Depot in Columbia, Il. o.,
at GEIdER & MoGREaoKs. Druggists. Sl9
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

;, 1t yon want your thirst qucnched, call at
poLLocK's.
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The Northern
mail opens at $50 P. NJ; closes 1915
y. NJ. Charleston day mail opens 4.8O
P. NJ; closes 11.8O A. NJ. Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes 6. 90
P. M. Greenville mail opens 7.30 P.
NJ; closes $50 P. Nj. Western mail
opens 1.30 P. NJ closes l. 80 P. NJ. On
Sunday Office open from TO p. NJ.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

CONCERT. House HaIl was
very much crowded last evening with
select audience, composed Of the most
fashionable ellie Of our city, who mani
tested their appreciation Of the high
order of talent of the gifted and accom-
plished performers by repeated encores.
The concert opened with an overture
gracefully rendered by many beautiful
and sweet little girls, the pupils OF Miss
Elmore's school. .i
Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Muhon and Miss
Bryce executed tho most difficult ope-
ratio airs with grace and ease, and well
may Columbia be justly proud of such
accomplished artistes. They were assist
cd by that distinguished pianist, Mr..
Denck. Much credit is also due to Mr.
Lodwidge, who performed with such
skill as 10 give entire satifaction to the
audience.
Hon. Jefferson Davis was in the audi
enco. md the ladies and gentlemen pre-
sent arose to their feet as the great and
noble man entered the hall. He was
serenoded, later in the evening. at the
house of General Preston, with Ly.
Brands baud. by large number OF
gentlemen. Ho acknowledged the COM
pliment in brief and feeling express
sion Of thanks
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-25

Sons OF TEMPERANCE. We are pleased
to know that the division in our city is
growing; since its institution, (nearly
four months ago.) there have been initia-
tions every week. This organization
commends itself to all. They have
large, handsomely furnished hall over
store of Messrs. Lorick & Lowrance.
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JOHN A. SHELL,
w. T.. HAGUE,
o. F. JACKSON.


Committee Palmetto Fire Engine Co.
On motion Of Alderman Min0rt, the
report was received as information and
the Committee discharged.
Alderman Wallace, from Special Com
mittee to examine the books aud vouch.
crs Of City Clerk md Treasurer. rc.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE XIV.

Every share Of Stock shall en,i,!e the hold
er thereof 10 one vote, until the amount OF
shares shall reach one thousand dollars; aud,
then. each five hundred dollars shall be en-.
titled to one additional vote. until the amour,
Of shares shall reach three thousand dollars
after which, each one thousand dollars shall
be entitled to one additional vote provided,
that all the Stock Aforesaid, emitting The holder
thereof TO vote, shall not have been trans.
ferred for a shorter period than three months
prior 10 said election.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE XXI.

The Stockholders Of The Company, at a
general meeting TO be called for the purpose,
after twenty days notice in one of the news
papers Of the City Of New Orleans, and in
ono Of those published in The Parishes Of
Jefferson, ST. Charles, St. John the Baplis,
and st. Jlmes,-shali have power to make
any changes, additions OF notifications in this
Act of Incorporation; provided, that three
%fourths Of the Stock represented at such
meeting, shall vote, directly or by proxy, in
favor OF such proposed measures and any Of
said change, addition or modification, shall be
recorded as required by law.
Thus done and passed in my office. a, the
Parish of Saint James, on the day, mon,, aud
year first above written, in the presence Of
Mcssienr> Andre Lonis Roman and Eva,is,c
Camille Mire. competent witnesses, who have
l@creun,o signed their names with the appea.
rers, and me The aforesaid Notary
The Original is signed - John Clayton,
Marcel Gaidry. J. Z. Lambert, J. Bloch, J,
Eugene Chenet-p. pro. J. Bloch, Louis dc
Leap. pro. J. Bloch, J. A. Bonrgcois-p
l'u. D. pb'U-. u. AttI. DhGiitihli- Iib
J. Bloch. TIeodu'e EIfer,-p;pro J. Bloch
-; Pierre Marie Midonx-p. pro. J. Bloch,
WIN. Brook p. pro. J. Bloch, Thomas
Allen-p. pro. J. Bloch: Cornelius S. Hull
-p. pro. J. Bloch, James McCabe--p. pro
J, Bloch, Christopher Hackio.er-p. pro. J
Bloch, Edw. N. Ra,ier-p. pro. J. Bloch
Fred. lluehes-p. pro. J. Bloch. Henry
Kermr-p. pro. J. Bloch, Aud. |. Roman
Etc. CamiIle Mire, Alfred Roman Mol. Pnbl
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
CHARTE.

Gull soft connu que, e vin.tqua,re Mai, aimee de
notre Seignenr mil Init cent soixnnte ct ONE, devan,
moi, Alfred Roman, no:aire public dams Ct pour la
paroissc S.-lacqnss, Eta, de la Louisiana dlmen,
commissioner Ell aSSermenta, ct en- presence des t..
mons ci.apres NOMINEES ct %desisnts,
Ont ACKNOWLEDGEMENT compnru les parties soussi-
gntss, stipulant en- lenr nom ct au nom de ceus
gu elles reprt>en'ent, ct ont. declare
Que s'autotisan, dcs Jroit> e, privileges sarantis par
ct con'enus dams les Provisions d-s Status de rE,at
de Ia Louisiana ayant trait il Reorganization des Cor
porations dams fEtnt, elles ont contrac,G e, convenn, ct
qu'elles contrac,ent, con vlcnnent e, Sc lent, par les
prtsenies, pour Giles mtmss e. ceus gu 'el!es repre-
senttn,, a l'eiIet de former, de constitner E, d t,ablis
une Compasnie de navigation a vapeur, dams lie bu, c,
fobjst, sous les clauses, conditions ct reg clements CT
apres ~dtsisnts, savoir
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE V.

L. d, Comi,t des Commissaires sera elu, le premier
exceptt, CONNIE il sera ci-apres dG,ermint, lie premier
Lundi de septembre de chaqne aimee, an lieu dtsign6
par lie Comitt, dams la paroisse S,.Jacques. TT avis
d'tlection sera public au moins quinze jou,s a
ravance, dams deux journaux publits n Ia Nonvelle-
Orleans t, dams deux publlts a Ia Champagne, avis
sisne par lie Secrftaire ex oflicio. lie Comi,f choisira
trois actionnaires, CONNIE Inspectors, pour prtsider a
reiection on, 81 les dts Inspectors refuscnt gu sont
absen,s, lie President rourra en- chosir dautres
pour les remplacer. Les menbres du Comite DIES
Commissaires, ainsi Gus, entreront en- fonc,ions lie
premier Lundi d'Oc,obre suivans, ct y resteront pen
dant nne aimee, GU jusqu'a &c que leurs SUCCESSORS
soient qualities pour agir en- leur lieu.
ARTICLE VI.
LIE President, OH, eu son absence. lie TrGsorier ct
auqne. seron, servis les citations, on tons au.res docu-
ments ltgaux on ordreS de poursuite con,re Ia diie
Compagnie.
ARTICLE VII.
Cet.e Corporation pourra l~tgalement ache.er, vendre
hypotheqner, prendre, recevoir. p%osstder, ct, en- ,oul
point, aequerir une prophetic rtelle e; personnelle-
Ellie pourra otter ct ttre citee, poursuivre ct ctr.
poursuivie; ct ellie sera, ct ellie est par les rresenies
au,oriste a fare des resles, r%tglements, performances
ct tout ce qui peut ttfe utile a son commencement e.
son entre.ien, ponrvu que tout celia matt rien de con
traire a Ia Constitution ct aux lois des Flats mis- e
de Ia Louisiana, ct a Get Acte Incorporation.
ARTICLE VII.
In sceau, avec une devise e, lie nom de la Corpora
ton dessus. sera adoptd pour la Corporation.
ARTICLE TX.
lie capital de Ia eCompagnie de Bateau a vapeur d
Ia Nouvelle- Orleans e. De St.Jacques'' sera de Wing
Mile dollars, avec privilege d~'augmenter &c capita
jusqu'A cent mile dollars, divise en- actions de cen
piastres Faction, Vingt.cinq pour cent des action
prises .eta pave compliant, ct la balance en- trois pale
ments de vinst.cinq pias.res chacun sera payte a deul
trois ct quatre mois apres date, a Iordre de la Com
pagnie do B4teau a vapeur de Ia No lve!le. Orlesn 9
do St-Jacques'', au bureau du Recorder de Ia paroiss
St.Jacques.
ARTICLE X.
Des recus. signes par 10 President ct lie Tresoriel
ssront donnGs aux act.onnaFes pour le montant pay
compliant, ct pour les biIlets fournis pour Ia balanc
due. Ces reeus seroat rendus a IA Compasnis 81
~certicats d'scsioas.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE w.

L'admini ,tration ct Ia d tection ~gtn6ra'e d-s %allAires
de la Co,npa2nie seron. contiees a un Comitt de
Commissaires, qui sera compose dun President, dun
Ttssorie1 (Secrt;aire ex otteio) -e, de HUT au,res
personnes qui seront ehoisies parmi les ac,ionnaifes de
la co,npaenie.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE III.

This Company is to exist and continue for
the full term of Twenty-Five years, but may
be dissolved at any time before, with the
assent Of the Stockholders, represented at a
meeting specially called for that purpose; in
which case, a majority Of two thirds of the
votes present, in proper person or by proxy,
shall be necessary and strictly required
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
R 0 MI STORE.
Pres dc IEslisc 81. Michd,
S~t-Jacques. =..#

sSSts w ttOtttSStSStS ~
Grand e, MAGNITUDE assortment, de mar
chandises seches!
Marchaniises d'e,e pour danes Ell pour
messieurs.
Grande varie,e d'indicnnes, de colons, de
den,eIles, de p%ercales, de mousselines, de lai.
mes, de ,oiles, de hinges de table, etc, etc,
Cllaussures pour danes, pour messieurs eli
pour eniAn,s.
MERCERIE EFT BoNNETERlE.
Quinccillerie.
Fe,blan,e,ie.
Groceries ct produi's de lOuesl!
Wins des premiers crhs.
Liquors de premiere qualit6.
" Nine Joachim Rome a non senIemen,
renouve!e son masasin, en- le d6placan'; mais
encore ellie en- a fail, I'M des premic1s ct DIES
mieux assorlis qu'on puisse ,rouver d la cam.
payne. Ricn MY manque, ct tout y est scion
le go1t e, Ia mode.
Ven,e 4 des pIix modeles.
o. A vendrc au magasin de Nine. Joa.
chin Rome la machine a condre dc singer,
au prix de Ia Nouvelle. Orleans, 8 65.O 90.
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NM. J. ICARD T. T.. CREISsEN aver.
~,issen, messien1s les habiIanls de ce,.e pa.
roi>se 81 des paroisses vnlsines Qu'ils v~iennent
d'ouvrir un a,elier a Donaldsonville, Ell qu'ils
exacnteront dams lie Plus bref dalai lou, ordre
qni Ienr sera conti9 concernant IL mscanisme,
lis entreprennen, e, execuient tout travail
concernan, monturc q neuf, PREPARATION de
sucrcries, mouths de tous genres. desseche.
ries, machines en- meier OH en- cuivre, armu.
rerie, charronage. carrosserie, etc..
80 Av. II.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE XVI.

The Company may business as
soon as Twelve thousand dollars of its capital
shall have been subscribed; bu, the fiscal
year hereafter shall mmenc on the frs,
October of each year.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10

The administration and general manage.
ment Of the business Of The Company shall
b. coniled to a Board of Trustees, 10 be
composed Of a President, a Treasurer-(ex-
oficio Secretary)-and eight other persons to
be chosen from among The Stockholders of the
Company.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10

The capital Of the New Orleans and 81.
James Packet Company. shall be Twenty
thousand dollars, with privilege Of increasing
il 10 one hundred thousand. divided into shares
Of one hundred dollars eacL.- Twenty-Five
pr cent, Of the subscribed stock shall be
paid in cash. and the balance in three equal
jns.allments Of twenty-five dollars each.
payable respectively. two months, three
months and four months after date, TO the
order Of the "New Orleans and Saint James
Packet Company. At the office OF the Record
Or Of the Parish Of Saint James.
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Conditions /:

Er,e, nes-Enseiyncmcnt... par mois $500
|euSionnni,eS -Enscinnr.
men,, pension, blanchis.
sage, tournilntes tie hu.
rean, liyres sans extra
d'aucnne soric....... ..... par mos S2".
Pour plus amples TenSeI~g npm"ut>. >hA''>-
ser a Fable Vignone,, C,n,reI'r =. o, St
Jacques. 70 DEC. ~.
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INSTITUTION ST-JACQuES.
D;rigfc par rAbbt H. Vgno"e',
amcien pro)csscmr q" petit
sstminaive de Paris.
EcOlc pavOi>>iNlc.
l;colc prcpa ratoirc am COIIcEc e.

En- fondau, il y a plus dun an Finstitht'on
St.Jacanes, 10 D,rcc,cnr de cet'e eco'e s'est
propose IN double but:
10. Bonner unc instruction sufiSante aux
cnfants de la paroi>se cue les parents ne YOU
draicn, pas cnyoycr M College.
90. Prtpatrr pour lie college les jennes
e%nfan,s qui doivcn, faire des t,udcs plus com.
plt'es.
L'expirience a pouva Que les gr"nds eta
easements ne son, ,%6el'cmen> proG'ables
ou'auA tleves qui sly presenlcni sachant b''n
lire eli icrire, ct posselant an MONS los pre-
micrs elements des lansnes. L'InHtntion NJ
Jacques relevant IN nombre lim''t de pension.
mares sera Plus i meme de donner des SONS
spic,aux aux eitves Qui commenceni.
Denx professeu,s attaches a establishment
v enseignen, rcspec,ivemen, lenr 'anene
rationale l~'an.lai- ct lie %tranca's, ct les bran.
chcs ordinaires d%'6ludes, y cotnpris Ia tenue
des iivres.
Des lccons de musiGne voca'e sont donnees
gratuitemen, q tons les Glevcs.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE II.
ARTICLE III.

Ce,te Comp9snie dot exi>ter pendant vin;t cin9
ans inais ellie p.ut t,re dissoute avant, ct a tout temps,
avec rassen,iment des actionnaires rcprtsen,Gs a une
reunion sptcialement convo1nte pour &c, cflr, dams
l.quel cas-, une majoritt des deux tiers des votes
presents, votes par actionnaifes en- petsonne on par
procurasion, sera nGcessaire ct s,rie,etneut requise.
Le Louisianais. [volume] (Convent, La.) 1865-1883, 1871-06-10
ARTICLE |.

Ce.'e Compagnie sera connne e, d%asignte sous lie
nom ct tire de "Compagnie de Bn'ean a vapeur de la
No"velle. Orleans ct de S,-lacqnes" Et son doniciie
sera ct est iix6 e. ttibli dams Ia paroissc St.Jac1ues.
ARTICLE II.
La prtsente Corporation es' crGte pour e transport,
par can, de fret ct de passengers entire la vile de IA
Nonvene.O leans ct la Unite snpttienre de Ia paroisse
ST Jacques, dams Get lat ct, pour rtpondre il son
b"t. la di.s Corporation a pour ohje. prtris d'aehe,sr
IN baieau IA vapenr bon, solide ct bi-n conditional,
qi voyasera trols fois par semaine, entire les iimi,es
ci-dessus d~tsientes, aux jorrs, in,etvalles e, temp
adop,ts a Get effe,.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-05-25
what Gen. sherman Said.

Gen. Sherman said to the Union
League in New Orleans, when he
spoke there on the 22d of April:
"MR. PRESIDENTS: am not much
of speaker; my forte is action, no:
speech-making. l do not wish my
remarks this evening to be reported
in the newspapers, for I see that whdt
I said on the occasion Of another recep-
ton erte,lded to me since my drrirdt
has been entirety D.isyepresented, and 4
am credited Ui,h srortls I did not rtter
at oil. therefore hope there are no
reporters here to serve this pleasant
interview as they served the other to
which | have alluded.
Ny duty rs the commander of the
army OF the country keeps me en-
ployed in military matters, and by
that employment | may be enabled
to assist the nation in its civil and
political interests, but l do not wish
to be considered politician. Istrive
as well us | can to do what my Off.
cial duty compels, and in doing that
find myself amply employed. l dc
not seek any civil position whatever,
and do not wish to be suspected
of doing so. Indeed / should posi-
lively decline any offer of II civil Or
political position