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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-12-05

CAN This BE TRuE?-Referring to the
'iAct thasduring. this. short Congress Aoi
only three months duration several large
lobby schemes will be pushed, among
others the World thus speaks of the pro.
posed refunding Of the. cotton tax:
Another subject which will be pressed
t upon congress. this winter, by q power
lol LOBBY, is the refunding of the cotton
Tax. we earnestly fought that tax when
u was imposed, for reasons whioh we
stlii oeiieve sound. But the pretenoe of
repaying 1t covers one of the most
giganhc and most corrupt jobs even of
TINS degenerate time. II Congress could
restore the money to those from whom Il
was really taken, it might be very we'll !:
out That ls as asimpraoticable as it wonId he
20 take the water from the bed of the
mississippi, and reoonvey it by artificjnI
means to the thousand millions of cores
OF oozing soil which feed the first
SOURCES Of the river. The tax came ont
OF the wages of plantation hands: il
came out OF the lessoes or owners of cot
ton lands; it came out OF the great mass
OF the cotton growing community. IF
1t were granted back, the lions share
would 60 to the colossal ring of lobby lists
and cotton dealers who arc pushing this
scheme, and the rest to various cotton
factors scattered through the South
Ihe amount OF the tax is $40, ,OOO, 600.
and we have learnt, from an authentio
source, that there is settled bargain
tl!Rt the cotton ring shall have one-haIf
OF it, or S35, ,GGo, coo, il they succaed in
carrying the Job through Congress,
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ATTEMPT TO BURN A G1N-HousE.
Sunday evening laat. about dark, the
gin'hoase belonging to Mr.. Silas Ben
son, nine miles North of this place,
was set on fire by on incendiary, but
oeing discovered by person passing.
the hre was extiuguished before any
serious damage vas done. The fire was
placed III some seed cotton. but owing
TO tue early discovery OF the burning
the loss Is small. Clubhouse burning
mas become of frequent occurrences
lately, but this is the first attempt of
the Kind We have heard OF in this
county recently - Carolina Spartan.
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esipts p 1916 bales; sales SAT-; stock

0.88."s----.r.- -.-.. ~. >.
b y, WnAissgoa. ! tDsesnber ze;-getten
Bos5cN. Dsoemboi Cotton steady
-msdd!lag 197S; receipts l,025 bales;
sales 600; stock 1900.
MOBILE, December 4.-Cotton Arm
and advanoed-good ordinary 17A; low
mlddiing lSL; middling 1917; receipts
2,o52 bales; sales 2, 500; stock 81. 2BS. y
OHARLKsroN, December 4-Cotton- in
good demand and firmer-middling Is k
(9lSI; receipts 2,309 bales; salea ]. .Oo0;
stock 81. .729.
New ORLEANS, December 4.-Cotton
active and prices higher-good ordinary
la2s; low middling ls1s@isI; middIing
194; receipts 1857 bales; suies 1000:
stock LAT,
PHILADELPHIA, December 4.-Cotton
quiet-middling 10.
NoRFolK. December Cotton firm
low middtiug 18; receipts 2,O92 bales
sales 200; stock 1856.
GALVESTON, December Cotton rm
good ordinary 16I6 ca 163l; receipts
l's34 bales; sales Q. 100; stock Us, 1873.
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GIN HOUSE BUENr.-The gin house
of MIR. ). e. Caldwell, near Calloun's
Mills, was destroyed by fire on Friday
evening last. The fire originated in Il
heap OF cotton lying on tho floor of the
gin house-how, it is not certainly
known-and had gained too great head.
way when discovered to be cxtinguishcd.
The house, machinery, eight bales of
cotton. belonging to parties who had
MIR. Caldwell to DO their ginning, aud
about 900 bushels Of cotton seed wero
totally consumed. Mr.. Caldwell's loss
will not fall short OF 81, 900. The bInck.
smith shop of DR.. Benson was fred by
sparks from The burning gin house mud
completely burned up.
AbbepMe Medium.
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an attempt to set fire to the store Of
Vance, Moseley & Co., at Hodges De-
pot Was made on Saturday night. Tho
lire was kindled under the house, but
was discovered in time to prevent it.
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a SAD CATALOGUE. Saturday last was
the saddest day this community hus
known for years. Three fumilies were
thrown into the depths of grief at one
and the samo time. The daughter OF
County Treasurer Phifer accidentalIy
had her clothing to take fire, and
though her cries called father and mo.
ther TO her assistance, her Injuries were
so serious that she died OIL Sunday night.
Sho was only four years of ago.
On tho morning of tho same day, the
family Of DR.. and Mrs. Mayor had the
clasp Of death placed on Lula Kinurd,
their youngest child.
And again, the mail brings the terrible
aud hcart.rending Intelligence that Joh,
}. Barre, son Of our esteemed fellow
citizen, Mr.. Matthias Barre, had been
assassinatcd in Florida.
Newberry Herald.
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The new Court House ia fast approach.
ing completion. and will be really q hand.
some and commodious building. The
eight offices below are receiving their
finishing coats of whitcwash, aud will
soon afford airy and well.lighted rooms
ior their occupants. Two flights OF
stairs lead to the court room above.
where two rows of seats, placed on nm
'ncilned plane, on each side Of the main
aisle, are now being arranged. The out
side is being penciIed and painted.
Aj5eOiUs Banner.
A colored man, named George Rem.
WICK, attaoked bugler Smith. of the gar.
rlson at Newberry. last Friday night, and
inflicted knife wound on the back OF
Ills neck and throat eight inches long.
be was cut just above the carotid ar.
terry. Or. Lytton took up quito num-
Der OF stitches, and the wounded man
is doing we'll.
On Friday, the INSURGENTS attack ed
the suburbs Of the city OF Malacu. Spain.
and were repulsed. At Anviradiei. q
republican band was driven off. npd in
the province of Toledo another fight has
occurred with the Carlists, who had seven
killed. (ncluding two of their leaders. J
and twenty-three taken prisoners. An.
other band of insurgents has ulso been
beaten in Valencia.
FOUND DRAD.-Jesse Woods, a co.
lored man, who resided on Mrs. Nc
Oowell's place, was found dead on last
Saturday morning, the Both, ult., near
the roadside, eight miles distant from
sumter. 1t is supposed that liza froze to
death on Friday night.
GRRENwooD AND AUGUSTA RAILRoAD.
A meeting Of the corporators and stock.
holders was held in Augusta, on Tues
day, to form the company of the Green.
wood aud Augusta Eallroad. The sur
vey OF this line is rapidly and success
fully progressing
AN OLD RELIC GoNE-Tho house
which was burnt on Mr.. Baskiu's plnce,
near rLowndcsvillc, Abbeyille County, last
week, was II relic Of other aud better
days. 1t wns built in 1902, and had
stood for nearly y century tho storms OF
war and wonther.
Miss IDA GREELEY. thau orai.
nary sympathy will be felt for Miss Ida
Greeley, who, in one short mouth. has
lost Iathcr and mother, md whose be.
|
Missouri Washington Siur.
The two children who have had the
smallpox have recovered, aud no other
cases have been reported. It is likely
that this will enl the matter.
Charlotte O6serrcy.
DEATH OF AN Old CrrlzES-Mr. Ali
clacl Hackett, an old and esteemed ci;i.
zen of Abbevillo, died of congestiye
chill on Saturday night last, ut tho ud
vanced agc of about seventy years.
Gov. Caldwell has pardoned tho some
what notorious Kipchy Ann Edwards.
She was the only white woman ever in
the North Cnrolina penitentiary.
Hon. A. S. Merrimon has been elect
ed United States Senator from North
Carolinn for tho tern Of six years, from
March 4, 1873.
Monday, tho 25th nit, Mrs. Susan
Kinard, OF Newberry, departed this life
in tho fifty first year of her ago.
Mr.. W. ". Brady, of Marion, dici
on the Goth ult.
Deaths in Charleston for tho pas
|
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SERIOUS FIGHT WITH INn1ANs.-Tbe
Com missioners of Indian Affairs of Ore.
gon ordered Superintendent Ordeneal to
put the Modoc Indiana on. the K:snnatb
reservation, and by force if necessary.
ihe superintendent went in person to
the Modocs, but they refused to go. The
suoleot OF their removal was then refor-
RED to the military authorities, and on
the 18th of November, Major jackson, of
company y, 6irus JavaIry, with thirty
hVe men, LETT Fort 1KlAuath for the camp
OF the Modocs, near the mouth of Lost
ltlver. Renching there he surrounded
the camp and requested an interview
with the chief of the Indians. whom he
told that the soldiers did not come to
light, but to put them on the reserya-
tion. The Modocs refused TO comply.
and were ordered to lay down their arms
during the parley. One Indian raised
his gun aud fred upon Lieutenant Bout
telie. He missed his aim, however, and
Bonttelle returned the fire, killing the
Indian. Instantly firing began on both
sides, the battle lasting two hours and
desperate in character. One soldier WINS
Killed and four were wounded and two
citizens. William Mass aud Hurcher.
were killed. Fifteen Modocs were killed
AMI oil the women aud many horses were
captured. The Indians retreate:l to the
hills, but returned in the afternoon and
recommended firing, the fight continuing
at last accounts. Sixty Modocs were en-.
ga9ei. Both sides are expecting rein
forcements. -Four chiefs killed.
FIRE.-A large FIRE occurred in .Au.
gusta, on Tuesday afternoon. The Gre
was discovered 70 be issning from y
building on Reynolds street, in what ia
known as Roberson's range. The dry.
combustible nature of tho long range in
which the fire originated, caused it to
burn like tinder. The fire soon leaned
to tho dwelling next below, occupied by
Morris Cohen. to the stable in the rsar
OF Dr. Harker's brick building, on Broad
street. and 10 a small frame structure on
the alley. occupied by @. 4. Snead as nm
Office. The building in which the FIRE
originated was entirely consumed. Tho
Office occupied by Justice Snead be-
longed to Judge Robertson, and was to.
tally destroyed. The dwelling occupied
ny Mr.. NJ. Cohen belonged to DR.. T.. ".
hnrker. The greater portion of it was
burned, as was also the kitchen in the
rear OF it. The stable of DR.. Harker
also fell prey to the flames In addi.
ton to these, one or two small out.
houses were consumed. Judge Rober.
sons loss is probably about $4,000. we
we're informed that thero was no insur-
ance on the property. DR.. Hurker's loss
Is estimated at about $4,000. We uuder-
stand that his property was insured, but
did not learn for what amount.
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Sept p 3mo
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Phoenix Hook and Ladder Company.
A SPECIAL MEETING of the Company
a. will be held THIS (Tharsday) EVEN.
ING, at o'clock. Members arc requested to
atienu punctnally, as business Of Importance
Dec J. j.. LITTLE, Foreman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-07-13
Not So.

Itappears that, during the sitting Of The
convention, the Head Quarters Of the New
York Tribune were at the dwelling Of Mr.,
Augustus Albert, corner Of Fayottc and Eutaw
streets, near the Opera House 1t is stated by
Baltimore paper, that this was an opOn
house, all that could induce to the COM
fort Of tho inner man was found there. Hence
it is inferred that, as driakables conduce to
She comforting Of that part Of the human anat-
omy called inner" they were supplied ad
EJitaa. The National Republican, at Wash
ington, jumps to the conclusion, frcm this fact,
that Greeley has abandoned his well-knowu
temperance principles along with Grautism, -
and It Piously shuddors at the consequences OF
sach q step Of tho cd philosopher
This is upon par with the spirit in which
the campaign is epeuing-lis upon lie, and de-
ceit upon deceit. Every epithet Of abuse and
SANDER that malice could invent is being heap
ed upon 1Ir. Greeley. All to no purpose how
ever. Knowing that they are generally re-
sorted 70 when arguments cannot be had, the
people will estimate them for what they arc
really worth.
Greeley record as on adyocale of total ab-
stinoace for a quarter Of a century Is known
aud road Of all men Of all parties. His prac-
tice is IN strict accord with bis principles. It
were wei for the opposite party and for the
dignity Of his high ciiicc. If the record of the
present Executive We're as uuexceptionable-
Greeley Is an honest man-honcst as a politi-
clan, equally honest IN his uuliuching oppose
ton 70 King Alcohol and lis hosts Of myrmi-
dous.
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IRON tie Nartin.Jwg Stateman.l
The Berkeley Union on Mr..
Faulkner.

The radical sheet Of this town thinks il
strange that Mr.. Faulkner who from the hard
and honest earnings of his own labor has real
lied enough to be independent Of the world I;
who Las been four times elected TO Congress,
and represented this nation abroad at one Of
the most important coutts In Europe, shotld
desire again to have seat in tic House Of
Representatives Of the United States No
doubt il would be much more agreeable to that
editor that lie should yield tie position to some
such novice in legislation as J. II. Wisner-
Now, whether Mr.. f. desires that position or
not, is a fact as little known TO that editor rs
TO any other radical in the county. All that
lie, or any other person. can certainly know
upon the subject, is, that lie las yielded TO tie
wishes Of bis friends, and viii consent TO ac-
copt the nomination, if it shall be the pleas
ure Of the democratic pasty of this district to
confer it upon him.
But !. wonld not be difficult to imagine rca-
sons Why such i position, at this particular
time, would he in the highest degree grateful
70 the feelings Of Mr. /. Immediately upon
his return from France, lie was rrrcste4 with
out charge OF any kind against him, IS the mr.
bitrary and dcspolic warrant Of the Secretary
Of War; thrown into prison, nna kept in the
cell from which 4 murderer had been Int
short time before released thence removed 10
military prison in Washington thence to
the American Bastile near New York, and
thence 10 Fort Warren, near Boston. Daring
all these four moh;hs Of tedions Imprisonment,
his lips were sealed in silence, while tho agents
of the government and their paid co:rcspon-
dents, circulated all over tie codntry tie most
unfoundel and malignant falsehoods against
bis public and official character No iind.ca-
ton Of lis Official conduct was permitted to APP
pear in any northern press, and since the war,
every demand made upon the Secretary Of
State, to do Justice to his character, has, under
this radical administration, been denied him
and until the 9Th Of June last, he has been
disabled, by constitutional prescription, from
holding any Office, State or Federal, within the
limits of the Union.
Now would it be strange, if after ten years
Of such Imprisonment, oppression, disqualified
ton, fnlsehood and yilficaiion, Mr. +. should
again wish to stand in the legislative forum Of
this nation to huri back the calumncs circu-
lated against him, and to yindicatc bis listori-
cal record in tic face Of the American people
We DO not say that these considerations have
had any influence in suggesting his name for
that position, or in his acceptance Of il; but
certainly they would be legitimate and honor
able motives which, if presented, would be duly
appreciated by the generous and noble hearted
people Of Ills district
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the CLOSING soExr.


| James s. Thayer, Of New loTk.-In rising
to second the resolution that has Just been Of
fered, beg to call yonr attention to an IN
cileut connected with the Philadelphia con-
veniion. in contrast with the closing scenes OF
this When the nomination OF General Grant
was made a canvas was unrolled, and there
was presented 10 that body picture Of a man
on horseback, shining in his military boots,
aud in all the array Of . warrior chieftain.-
The war song reSounded through that con-
course, and the public men and actors there
stood forth glittering in all the raven gloss Of
hate and revenge. Not one sentiment Of
goodwill, not one word Of peace was uttered
or went forth to the country.
In the closing scenes of this convention there
is presented to you as the candidate Of the
democratic party plain American citizen, in
humble attire, but with broad and radiant
brow, 4 countenance full of benevolence, speak
ing peace and harmony, and as pure and gen.
uine type Of American character rs was ever
born on the soil. The country will hail him
as the man whose reconciling genius shall
span the dividing stream that rolls between
the sections, and before twelve months Of his
administration has passed, the dark and bloody
chasm will be filed, and the new-made earth
will not be pressed by one hostile footstep.-
And in the future Of the country we will not
be able even to draw across the continent an
imaginary lire that shall divide united peo-
pie.
The star that glitters above the horizon
gives the promise Of bright and untroubled
morning. Democrats, liberal and patriotic
men Of all parties hail it as sign Of real peace.
Recognizing it as such, choral strain will as
ceud from a united people, grand and sweet,
musical as the bells Of Moscow, Us clear and
resounding as jubilee trumpet. And let me
add, if You will allow me to make quotation
for the benefit of the pious friends of Grant
and Wilson, as Divinely authoritative as the
horns Of the Priests before the walls Of Jeri-
clio. [Applause.1
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-07-13
Tndenendenee Day.

Ihc Fourth. as Americans Familiarity term
che anniversary Of our National Independence,
was very generally Observed throughout the
country. It meet end proper that !; should
be. We see ao cnod reason why the obser-
vaucs Of this Natal Day anniversary should
not be as religiously kept as it ever was, by
the people Of each and every section through
out the broad area Of the Republic I, is. as
4. we're, a milestone in the broad road Of our
march 10 greatness and prosperity-a point At
which. with jeyou, thankiulaess to The "Giyer
Of every good aud perfect gif> our people can
look back upon the past, and recount its bles-
sings tha; lie has bestowed on us aud forward
20 the future, IN hopeful trust that the same
pillar Of cloud that guided orr Fathers by day,
aud The same pillar Of fire that shone upon
their pathway through the weary wilderness
at night viii be youchsufed 20 Us in the tn
certain future.
The great difference that existed between
the Puritan and the Cavalier Of the elden time,
o difference, however, that did not prevent
,hem from marching shoulder to shoulder in
resisting British aggression, was, that the for
mor, snarting under a sense Of the great
wrongs hoapei upon him in England, sought
20 make the Federal government as strong as
possible without infringing upon the popular
rishts-while the latter, with all bis predilec-
tons on the side Of Royalty in State and Pre-
lacy in Church, still held Ito grand Republic
can idea Of personal liberty, and sought to a
bridge, as far as practicable, the central power
And Just here is the great struggle of the
present political campaign. On the one side
are arrayed tbo supporters Of Grant and cen
tralizod power at the FEDERAL Capital, on the
other, Greeley, and those who advocate on ad-
hercnce to the strict letter Of the Constitution
as our Fathers made it, in which the rights Of
tho States were acknowledged and guaranteed
BY the most solemn Of all cOmPacts
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Fhe Baltimore N0minations.

Ia The nomination Of HoBAcE GREELEY and
GeArz BRowN the National Democratic party
I4s immortalizei itself It has oylnced lofty
IatriOtism-a genuine love Of country which
OBJ sllengss tho admiration Of mankind. It has
made q sacrifice Of party-fceliug for the good
Z the nation unhoard Of in political history.
Here were hundreds Of men from every section
81 the Union, representing 100000 voters
strong, lifelong alheTents to their own par
ty-unwavering DemocTats-su thoroughly
convinced that in the present crisis the saliva
ton Of the country depends on IN entire sacri-
ice Of party pTsjudicOs aud ObitsratiOn Of old
'and-marks. and almost with single voice m
icsiiatiDgly cOnsenting to tao movement
With wonderful unanimity they echo the call
r. the Cincinnati Convention for the Honest
Man Of the nation to stand forth, and By his
PEACEFUL mediation secure to a troubled coun-
~ that real pescs which Tho sword has failed
e gain.
The gratitude n all parties il duo This noble
loJy Of men. From tho South, oil crushed
nd tramplcd on as sho IS. Il will rise IKE tho
perfume from Q bruised flower, fer her deliver
ance from the military faction which, forever
trandishing the sword, wishes to terrify her
Ito slavish submission Inconsistent with
manhood tAe Eorth-longiug to hold out The
hand Of reconciliation 10 her sInltton sisters Of
ib0 Southland, but ever kept back by the cru
q policy Of tho present aduiaistration-wiu
thank them for allowing her the loug-desired
opportunity; Last and West viii resound with
tbs praises and admiration Of united people
Honesty, coursgc, sslf-saorfce-th,so are
known traits Of Horace Greeley Pledged as
he IS to the Cincinnati platform-priuciples
essential to just government bis firm in
lomiiabIs viii and unjispuiei truthful
ness assure us that with Li;n 10 command, the
Ship Of State will safely breast tho waves aud
soon anchor in peaceful haven, free from
storms Of war or strife
It With no little pride taa, He contemplate the
circumstance that the nominees 90 the Cincinnati;
and Baltimore conventions for the two highest Of
tees in the Republic, without doub; the success
iul ones, are both, or have been, members OF the
editorial fraternity Horace Grcyieya practical
printer aud ior many years editor Of one Of the
chief journals iu the country, land Who desires no
better cri,aph than that " he was a good printer.
a responsible publisher, and an honest EDITOR"
and Graft Brown an editor OF expclicucc-fulI
Of talent ard courage and patriotism. What
stronger proof IS needed % the correctness Of
che old adagc. "Thc gen is uigadcr than Ire
,.9r5."
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so and 100 Acres.

Said parcel Of land has upon it no buildings f:
but an ample supply Of fine timber; Is admirably
watered and the proper site for i,s buildings i
at the termination Of the kabletown, Bloomcry
and Charlestown Turnpike.
A more particular description Is deemed uuno-
ccssary, rs any one wishing 10 purchase, will. of
course, examine the premises for himself-nnd Mr.
Butcher, (residing on the farm and who, with
bis wife, unite in the sale will point out more par
ticuarly, the portion OF the farm To be sold aud
give any further information desired.
TERMS OF SALE, by special agreement be-
tween the PARTIES 81 900 and expenses Of Sale,
CASH. The remaining purchase money to be di-
yided into four bonds Of equal amounts, payable
in one, two, three and four years, with interest
from the datc-the interest 90 be paid annually /;
the after payments to be secured by Deed ofIfust
on the premises.
Gs.. Sale TO take place about Il o'clock, u.
NOTE. Rarely has n more productive and at
traciive small farm, having abundance Of Wood
and Water, lacking only buildings) been offered
for Sale in Jefferson County; and the society of
the neighborhood is cxcellentl
ANDREW HUNTER,
July IS, 1872. 9rasiee.