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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

THE FGgUHH or THE ESAaDw1oH ISLANDS.
The death OF the late King of the Sand
wIch Islands and the future of that
kingdom, in view of the fact that he left
no heir to the throne, is the subject OF
considerable comment and speculation
here In official and diplomatic circles.
Gov. MoCook, Of Colorado Territory,
who was Minister resident at Honolulu
prior to Gen. Grants administration, is
OF opinion that if our Government wants
to annex the islands, it can be done now
without much difficulty. II our present
Minister shows any sort Of management,
he can have control of matters. The
English and French Ministers are absent
on leave. There are no foreign vessels
OF war in the Hawaiian waters, except
American, and in oil departments of the
Government the Americans have the
ascendanoy.
The principal opponent to the annexa-
ton OF the islnnds to the United States
was the dead King, Kamehameha. In
his youth, he had visited this country,
and unfortunately the treatment he re-
celVe6 was not ot tbs churncter to pre-
possess him in our favor. Being q CO.
lored nun, aud travelling incognita, he
was in many instances subjected to in
dIgnities which he never forgot. In con-
versntion with Gen. McCook, while lie
was Minister resident, on the subject of
annexation, kamehameha stated that as
hlng he received q salary much larger
than that OF tho President of the United
States, some $40, 900 per annum, not to
speak OF the privileges of his position as
sovereign. With annexation, he said, as
an accomplished fact, he would become
rH r,k,
States. He preferred, of course, to re-
min King.
This was his position. The sentiments
of his subjects, or at least the most in.
huentlal portions of them, were more
favorable to the United States and to
annexation; but, while Kamehameha
lived, the question was not agitated.
Shortly before his death, the King ex-
pressed desire to vieit the United
States; for what purpose is not precisely
known, but the fact was communicated
by Mr.. Pearce, our Minister at Homo
lulu, who informed his Government. The
result wis that the United States steamer
California was ordered to proceed to the
Sandwich Islands, for the purpose of
bringing the King here. That vessel is
now on her way there, under the original
order, and not, us has been stated, to
protect the interests Of American citi.
zens in the islands. Those familiar with
affairs IN the islands state that there is
no necessity for ordering vessel to pro-
tect American citizens. 1t is not known
what course the Admi pistration will pur-
sue, but it is not improbable, in view Of
the importance Of the islands to the
United States, if favorable opportunity
offers, annexation will be mt least invited
Wash. Tel. to Philadelphia Press.
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The silly controversy as to whether or
not the Virginians fought better than
the North Carolinians in the late war, is
still going on. Gen. Jubal Early thus
closes letter to the Raleigh Sentinel:
II disclaim all purpose of placing the
Virginia troops above those of North
Carolina, in point Of good conduct or
efficiency. The most brilliant charge I
ever witnessed WAS made by North Caro-
lima and Virginia regiments in conjunc-
ton. Some as gallant troops as l ever
saw were North Carolina troops, and
some as Indifferent ones as I ever saw
were Virginians. have had good and
bad ones from both States. Unfortu-
nately, there were too many skulkcrs
and deserters from both States. as we'll
as from al! tho other Suites. never
had any liberation for q skulker or de-
serter at any time, let him come from
where he might; aud now cannot en-
dure one who has gone over to the
enemy since the war. Though he be q
Virginian, 1 regard his crime unpardona-
bic, and worse than if he had deserted
in time OF war. do not admit that any
State did moro than its share of duty
during the war. If all had done their
whole duty, fearlessIy and faithfully,
verify believe that we would have won
our independence, or continued fighting
to this day. Let Us now have no wrang-
ling over our relative merits, but let US
all vic with each other in fidelity to tile
eternal and ever-glorious principles for
which we fought"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

How TO CURE A FELoN. N.-Place the
felon in white lye four or fve minutes,
or until you can scrape the outside skin
off; then apply the following poultioe:
Streaked maple bark scraped or pnlyer-
lied, one part, and wheat bran, two
parts. mixed with boiling water to the
consistency of thick pudding. When
tho poultioe becomes dry, moisten and
then apply as before. A friend had
three felons in one year, and either one
would have been enough to kill o man
If allowed to go through. But they
were rendered perfectly painless by the
application Of the above poultice. The
same ponltice for boils or carbuncles
render them perfectly painless.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

An agricultural editor has two 90.
lumn article commencing with the ques.
ton, "Shonld soap. suds be wasted?''
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

The Topeka Commonwealth says: ga
farmer who arrived in Wichita, day or
two ago. reports having overtaken o
team loaded With buffalo skins, aud on
the wagon, stiff with cold, sat tho driver,
permitting the team to wander at will
over the prairies. and entirely unable to
help himself. He told the farmer he was
frozen and compelled to remain in the
position he was, and at the same time
beokoned with his head to the wagon
box, thus calling attention to the con-
tents OF the bed Upon looking over
the side OF the box, q terrible sight was
before him. There, lying side by side,
and as the wagon jolted over the rough
plain, they knocked together like two
great icioles." 0
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09
Notice to Tax.Payers.

HNHE Books in the City Treasurer's Office
Il are now open to receive returns and pay
terms OF ordinance, all returns must be made
before the 31st OF January, and payment
must be made before the 18th February.
CHAS. BARNUM. City Treasurer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09
State of South Carolina.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
COLUMBIA, s. c., January, 1873.
THE following named gentlemen are here
l. by appointed, as representatives Of South
Carolina, to attend the National Prison Re.
form Congress, to convene in the city Of Bal.
timore, MARYLAND. on the evening Of TUES.
DAY. the 21st OF January. 1873:
intendent Of the South Carolina Peniten.
tiary.
T: 9. COX, ESQ, Sheriff Of Darlington
County.
BY order Of his Excellency.
F. ]. MOSES, Jn.. Governor.
q. u. D. DYRoH, Private Secretary.
Jan0
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

Choice Wines.
K0 BASKETS HEIDsIoK CHAMPAGNE,
cO 10 cases Sparkling Catawba,
10 cases "Yix Bara,"
10 cases "Kelley's" Island Wine,
10 cases "Red Seal"
casks Harmony Sherry"
2 casks "Amontilado Sherry"
casks "Resere Madeira"
For sale by HOPE & GYLES.
Jan
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Cider.
4 MOTHER lot of that fino CIDER, 40 ad.
~ mired by connoisseurs. just opened.
Jan 9 HTORK
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Auot1on aa1em.

Auot1on sa1e@.
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Grand Sale Of Carriages and Buggtes.
By D. G. PEIXOTTO & SONS.
On THURSDAY MORNING NEXT. 9th fnst..
we will offer for sale to the highest bidder.
handsome stock Of entirely new goods OF
the above description, direct from frst
class manufaoturer Of Wilmington, Delaware;
warranted In every respect; consisting OF
Family Carriages, RockawAys, Shifting Top
and No-Top Buggies. :.
The above goods are open for inspection till
Jan z
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

Wanted. ae1
ONE or moro frat class PROFESSORS OF
~ MUSIC for the Laurensyille Female Col
lege. Address
LAURENSvILLE FEMALE OOLLKGK.
Jan tbs LaurenB @. H., SO.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-01-09

ter, with little business. Tennesseeg
strong, but all States dull. Cotton eaNer;
sales 1855 bales-uplands 2056; Orlekns
2l]6. Flour active and steady. Whis-
key 93@93H. Wheat heavy and nomi-
nally l@2c. lower. Corn quiet and a
shade easier. Rice quiet. Pork firm.
Freights dull and heavy. Sales OF fu-
lures $500 bales: January 1917, 1881;
February 195a. 1917; March 1917,
20 1915; June 20 l.16. 20 8-16.
81. Louis. January 8.-Flour in fair
demand and firm. Corn higher-No. Q,
mixed, 81, at East st. Louis, on track
SO in warehouse. Whiskey dull, at 81.
Pork shade better, at IL. .821k. Bacon
nominal; no sales Lard quiet, tt.
CINCINNATI, January 8.-Flour in fair
demand and higher. Grain firm and
unchanged: Butter steady. Pork steady,
at l2.60: Lnrd weak, at 71A@7L for
steam; 74@7I for kettle. Bacon
steady, at 4A@4T for shoulders; sides
unchanged. Whiskey firm, at 80.
NEW ORLHANs, January 8.-Ootton
easier-.good ordinary 1754@17zs; low
middling 18n@1859; middling 1850
19H; receipts l1,135 bales; sales $500;
stock 163.695.
GALVESTON, January 8.-Cotton fat
ordinary 1614; good ordinary 17k; re-.
ceipts 2.03O bales; sales 800; stock
76,360.
OHARIiEsToN, January 8.--Cotton
dull and easy-middling 19L@105S; re.
ceipts 2,O24 bales; sales 600; stock
48,529.
AgausrA, January 8.-Cotton firm
ml1dddilng 10; receipts 855 bales; sales
1,49l.
Boston, January 8.-Ootton dull
mnn,ddhng ma y; receipts 1,345 bales; sales
SAvANNAH, January 8.-Cotton quiet
ordinary TX; good ordinary 1S16; mid
ding l0I; receipts 2,64B bales; sales
1886; stock 81,67A. 'a -
MOBILE, January 8.-Ootton weak
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11

Before another issue of onr pape is put
forth the first effort of our people in that
line, the first attempt to emulate > nd imi-
tate the spirit of enterprise and exp eriment
now universally abroad in agri cultural
communities all over the count, v, will
have been made, and the partial or greater
success attending it will have be demon
strated, for complete success, ur der the
circumstances is not to be expected, neither
can it be possible that an entir, failure
will result. The very prosecution of the
design so far is highly encourage ng, and
fully demonstrative Of ultimate ar d entire
success. We speak Of course in eference
to our Agricultural Fair, which ONES of
next week, against whose promise, reason.
bic success, so many unexpected obstacles
have unfortunately arisen. In he frs,
place an absurd and entirely unfou nded re-
port has been spread through the country
that we have the yellow fever town
when in truth with the exceptio of the
"Dengue" which is never fatal, Al exandris
was never healthier, and has had only one
or two deaths of any disease for month
past. Again the river has faller SO low
that there are no boats running and the
exhibitors expected from New Orl cans will
not come perhaps. Notwithstand ing thes,
drawbacks, there will be material Is enough
for pleasant and useful exhibi .tion, and
We hope every citizen of our paris h, cid and
yonng, who can possibly do so, " i'll attend
and thus aid in the furtherance the OBJ
jects Of the Association.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11
The Convention Next Month.

Roundabout has been treated badly by
the Committee of Seventy, because. when
he insinuated desire to know what the
Convention was for, they allowed his aspi-
rations to wither and languish, as it were.
He don't feel any malice, though. The
charity of his nature inclines him to believe
that the committee would tell if they know;
and of course he couldn't expect more than
that. Roundabout is not unreasonable,
whatever be his faults otherwise.
1t will be remembered that the commit
in their reckless liberality authorized the
country parishes to send as many delegates
as might wish to come. Roundabout hap
pens to know his spirit was appreciated in
the country, because he interviewed AN At.
takapas planter last evening. and fonn,l
him enthusiastic. He said he'd been cult
waiting sugar all his life and it was the first
time be had ever been invited to take up
arms in the Gauss of freedom. He felt the
distinction, and was ready to come here
for the whole winter il sons ons would
agree to settle with the hotel people. He
was willing to do anything 10 save the
country; he only asked to be kept alive IN
til the salvation was accomplished. Like
Roundabout, however, he didn't quite IN.
derstand the object. He thought the ''caso'
was still before Congress, AMI would. Of
course, come up in its regular turn for dis
cussion. In short, excepting his delight al
the idea of being a delegate, and his blind
willingness to go anywhere, or live at any
hotel, or do anything that might be requir
ed OF him, he felt the same yearning for in
| formation which at this moment fills Round
about's bosom almost to bursting.
What is to be done Roundabout cam
tell him. unless, perhaps, in such vague
generalities as fraud, oppression, usurpa
ton, minions, glory, etc., which somehow
don't convey the most entire satisfaction
in these unimaginative times. Neither cal
the Committee Of Seventy tell, becaus'
they are all nice, good-natured men, AM
if they knew anything about it would Ger
tainly crafty the public.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11
The school Fund is Divided into
TAree Parts.

I. The money received from the State,
the proceeds of the two-mill tax, called tho
quarterly apportionments. These are made
in March, June, September and December.
This fund can be used only for paying
teachers, and Is apportioned to the num-
Der of children between the ages OF six and
twenty-one. The enumeration of the chill
dren is made by the tax collector at the
time of the first assessment alter his ap-
pOintment. As the amount due each ward
is fixed by the apportionment, it Is necessar
nv for the school board to keep separate
account with each ward. But in some
cases one ward might lack few dollar
while another might have surplus, ant
the board properly borrow from one Il
supply the deficiency in the other. Some
discretion must be allowed, and when their
is no fraudulent intent, and the object ha.
been to maintain public schools to tn
best advantage, mere irregularities shouls
| be overlooked.
2. The money derived from the sale @
school land (sixteeuth sections) was re
quired by act of Congress, and by the Stat
| law to be invested in Understanding sc
curities and the interest paid annually t
the township in which the land was situa
\ ted. This fund-the interest on the pro
| ceeds of the sales of school land-can b
used for all legitimate schoolpnrposrs, sue
as paying the teachers, building school
houses, buying school furniture, books, Q
in any other honest and useful manner, 70
the benefit of public schools. But the In
terest due to township must be used
that township; consequently separate az
counts should be kept.
3. In some parishes tax has been Sevie
by the Police Jury for school purposes. Th
proceeds of this tax can he used in an
manner the parish school board may thin
best for the interest ofthe common school
but for no other purpose.-[ Monroe Intel
gencG.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11
Convention Gossip.

If Roundabout fails to reproduce the ar
contemplated by the Committee OF Seventy,
it is chiefly because they are too well un-
derstood to require it. We've heard about
the frauds, and expressions, and all therest
Of it, and there is general lack OF novelty
in the whole narrative which renders q re-
hearing unnecessary. The main question
seems to be: What will Convention ac-
complishf Our case is made, and is before
Congress for action. Last winter we were
assured, by the same gentlemen who now
call for further demonstrations, that there
never was such strong and unansweraDie
statement laid before any human tribunal.
We were led to believe that Congress would
have to decide in our favor beyond all
doubt. Even after Congress had adjourn
ed without fulfilling those predictions, 1t
was confidently asserted that the matter
would come up next session and be finally
adjusted. There was u good deal Of talk
about the bonfres of liberty that were to
be kept burning all summer, and an equal
amount with reference to certain tigurative
thunder-bOlts then in process of construc-
| ton, but this went principally for chin
music" and the common sense understands
ing was that our case was complete, form
ally submitted, and certain of favorable
action next winter.
There is naturally some surprise that
new efforts are called for, and a correspond
| ing curiosity to know the object of suci
efforts 1t is quite useless for the Commit
| tee or its friends to take up the old line oil
snubbing every one who eutertains these
sentiments. Roundabout has heard enough
! from perfectly orthodox sources to know
that the proscriptive game won't work al
all. People are not as tame as they were
J and, while perfectly willing to do whateve
| may be necessary, haven't the slightest no
| ton of being driven or threatened into
nything. All this talk of base submis
sion. pusllanimous abandonment, ETC., u
bosh Of the most transparent quality. No
body wants to surrender the cause, o
dodge the issue, or do anything else that Ii
unlnanly and disgraceful. But there are ;
gre at many men in Louisiana who cOnceiv,
tina { the matter is before Congress already
as thoroughly as il ever was, and they fai
to Zee in what manner the proposed Con
ven ion will strengthen its claims to favor
able action. They do not admit that tn
neglect of further manifestations will in
volve the smallest sacrifice of patriotism
or the least backsliding from the attitud
we assumed last winter.
j 1t won't do at all. There is nothing
more hopeless or more forlOrn than tn
cracking of that old party whip. Tn
swagger and bravado that used to be s.
terrible don't pale anybody's cheek in thes
days, and people have pretty we'll eonclud
ed not to be bullied.-l Roundabout.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11

1t is q question with good many people
who have stood by the Republican party
since its organization, whether the days Of
Its usefulness are not euded. There l. no
denying the fact, that the party is corrupt
and that its leaders, are in many instances
the very worst of politicians and tricksters.
For these reasons, it is said that the party
should be allowed to quietly pass away.
the good deeds Of its brighter and bcttsr
days, being overshadowed by its more re-
cent exhibitions of corruption, and fraud.
We do not believe the time has arrived to
dismantle the glorious old party. 1t has
grown corrupt, and false gods have bcea
set up in its temples, but there is honesty
enough left to purify it, and drive out Of
its public places, the worshippers Of Credit
Mobilier, Back Pay, and such kindred mi.
Duties. The North and West will return
no man to Congress who has tampered
with these forbidden things. The party Is
to be purified. BETTER and more honest
men in office, will take the places of thosu
who have betrayed the rights of the people,
and disgraced the party that gave them ID
trusts. The Republican party will be puri.
fed, but not disbanded.-l State Register.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11

Several of the leading colored men Of
Louisiana are visiting the leading cities Of
the North. Some have returned. The OBJ
iect of these visits with some is political,
with Others business and with still others
pleasure. How far each may succeed in
his special desire we know not, all in so far
as their objects are worthy, have our good
wishes.
Our object now Is to call the attention of
our Southern friends to tho manner b
which these men are treated by the Nortk
ern people. They are everywhere receiyo
az gentlemen, and treated as such. Sens.
Tor Stamps who has just returned from
iowa was entertained at the best hotel In
Des Moines, the capital OF the State. He
VS. treated Us any other guest, given -
good room and seat at the publlctsble.
Now this is what we call practical "uaid-
cation" Any other kind is tho mcrest
sham. General Beauregard did noble
thing in writing his letter advocating 20
strongly the colored mans rights. But Il
he had followed this act with filing thu
first vacancy that occurred among his
drivers on his city railway with coiorsd
man, the power of his letter would be mul.
tiplicd. Southwestern advocate.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11

In his speech at Mechanics Institute last
week, Governor Pinchback affirms that
there is really very little prejudice against
the blacks because of their color latent in
the breast of any white man, but that the
semblance Of this feeling is merely the re-
suit of fear on the part of each individu-
a that if he treats the colored man as an
equal he will be ostracized and cried down
by his neighbors. In confirmation of this
theory, Mr.. Pinchback related that he met
prominent white citizens of New Orleans
in Rome and other European cities, who,
at home, were wont to pass him on the
street with hurried gait aud a simple How
are you, Pinchback," as if fearful some
friend would observe their salutation, and
that in these far off places they would rush
up to him, grasp him warmly By the hand,
and give utterance to hearty "why, Gov
ernor, how do you do : I'm delighted TO
meet you ~ Il took dinner with them and
their families" remarked Mr.. Pinchback,
''and, strange to say, nobody was hurt
Donaldsonrille' Chief.
Rapides gazette. (Alexandria, La.) 1869-187?, 1873-10-11
The Jewish Day or Atonemcnt.

The most rigidly observed religious festi-
val, in the Jewish calendar, is iome Kip
pur, or the Day of Atonement, which occurs
IN the tenth day in the month of Tishri, or
the LIST day Of October, touching which is
thus set forth irf the BiDle:'
Also Oh the tenth day of this seventh
month there shall be q day Of atonement.
1t shall BIZ holy convocation to you, and
We shall afflict your souls and offer an Offer
ing made by fire unto the Lord.
The Day of Atonement is observed more
vigorously than any of the days of Tishri,
absolute fasting and abstinence from labor
being strictly enjoined by the Bible as fol-
lows:
And she shall do no work in that same
day; for 1t IL . day of atonement to make
an atonement for you before the Lord your
God.
Old traditionsallude to it as the day when
all mankind are to be judged, and when
the fate of each living being for the next
twelve months - inscribed in the book Of
life.
The prayers on this occasion are for the
acknowledgement of the Creator by all man
kind and the cessation of strife among tla
nations Of the earth.
Then are offered songs and praise for the
oinnipot0nce, glory and majesty OF the Su
prerne Being, are followed by supplications
for the Punishment of error, superstition
and unbelief, and for the establishment Of
the reign of justice, truth and righteous
ness.
Incidental to the services in the synago
que occurs also the periodical blowing Of tn,
shofor, or the rams horn, and the worship
pers offer up prayers for their own aud SIM
Of all the scattered flock Of Israel. 1t Is be
lieved, or at least such are the teachings o
these services, that all mankind will ven
tually be gathered into the belief of the ont
God.
Without temple, without-a country, of
ten prosecuted and exiled from land to land
still Judaism survives, and the sous of lsra
Ell prosper, while the formula of the mos
ancient faith among men. aud the languae
of the wisest lawgiver and tn. most rap
seers Of antiquity, is still the language o
thur faith.