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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23
COLUMBIA, s. G.
Friday Morning. October %. 1874.
wh. aovernor's Proolametlaa.

The Governors ProclamatieA.
The proclamation of Gov. Moses.
which is to be found in our columns
this morning, is oouohed in dignifed
language aud Is abundantlJ justified
by the necessity OF restoring to it's in
tegrity principle sacred to ireemen
everywhere. Top long has the ballot.
box been through one means or an.
other the instrument of fraud in this
State. and the grave Of the suffrages
OF the people. Late it may be, but all
the more Welcome, welcome as showers
to the traveller in the parched desert,
is this declaration coming from the
Executive that South Carolina must
and shall have fair election. In
order TO secure this desirable result,
he appoints and commissions new set
of Commissioners Of Elections for all
the Counties iu tho State, selected of
good men, in equal proportion, from
each Of the political parties now So
Letting the support of the people.
Itisan act which we heartily commend,
aud which all fair-minded men of all
parties must warmly approve Of.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

On Tuesday evening large party
of citizens serenuded Gen. McGownn
at the residence of Mnj John Is.
Moore. Capt. Hoyt welcomed the
General, who responded IN beautiful
and approprite address Col. Cothran
and Mnj. Moore also made excellent
speeches. aud the crowd was then iu-
vlted in to partake of the hospitality
Of the General and enjoy his company.
They next won't to Col. Cochrnn's and
be addressed them, urging Green and
Delany aud Gen. NlcGowan. Judge
Cooke was called on and spoke mt some
length in favor Of the regular nomi
nees, and L. B. Murray. was next
called for md replied in favor of Greeu
aud Dolany and Gen. McGowan.
anderson C0nserrui0r.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce to my
friends and the community generally
that am not candidate for Judge OF
Probate, as announced in this morn
ing's issue by party who style them
selves "Many Conservatives. Ihishly
appreciate the compliment. but feel
unwilling to allow my name to be
used in any way which will bring
about worse state of affairs than
exists at the present time.
SANDERS D. SWYGERT.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

TIE WHITE VoTE OF WESTERN York
A UNIT FOR GEN. KERsHAw.-From u
private letter to Col. A. 3. Springs,
from an influential gentleman from
Western York, we are glad to learn
that the white vote of that section is a
unit for Gen. Kershaw. In reply to
the question, whether a considerable
number OF whites would not vote for
Wallace. he writes: "Nothing can be
further from the truth; on the other
hand, have never known our people
more united and moro determined to
oust the plunderers, if honest work at
tho polls will accomplish it,"
The Grungs.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

A YoUza LADY FALLS AND BREAKS
Her NECK. At half-past o'clock last
night there was singular, fatal and
heart.rending accident in the new Au-
gusta Factory building. When the
bell rang for the factory to stop for the
day, the employees started down tho
stairways rs usual. In making the
descent, Miss Conner, daughter OF
Ct. u. Conner, stumbled and fell for
ward and down the steps, striking her
head against u wall Mt the bottom. Her
companions Immediately ran to and
picked her mp Upon examination, it
was found THAI her neck was broken.
She never spoke a word after sho fell.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23
Mr.. EDITOR: The Greene move.

Nh. EDITOR: The Greene move
mens is objected to by .hhosss Of tho
Republican, party who assume TO die.
tate toi theaargS majority Of its colorsd
voters beeants. as they cay. Il is In
opposition to what they are pleased to
term nsthe regular nomination" 90
matter what the means by which It
was secured.
What value these seli.constituted
leaders set upon a regular nomination,
when it suits their interest to disre.
gard it, may DO seeu in the late course
ON the Executive Committee of the
Chamberlain faction, "a regard to the
two Republican tickets in the field
for Ri"hIand County. Up to a few
days past. they positively declined to
confirm either, as the regular ticket,
but when, by u pressure they could not
resist. they resolved that the one which
Mr.. Minort headed aa the candidate
for the Ssnate was the Irregular
ticket" they followed it with resolu-
tion that by ''this declaration ihe E1
ecutive Committee do not intend tu
decide upon the respective claims OF
the said nominees to the support OF
the people," While they claim the
vote Of the Republican party of the
State for Chamberlain and Gleuves,
because they are, as they say, "the re-
gular nominees of the State Conven-
tiop," admitting the Minort ticket
to be the regular nomination Of the
party of the County. they ignore tue
claims OF those it represents. Deami
ful consistency
This result is the action of that pur-
ton of the Executive Committee who,
from motives too plain to be concealed
are in opposition to Gov. Moses Now.
no matter what may be the short.com
ings of his administration, tits conceded
that he is, to-day, OF ali the leaders of
the Republican party. the favorite of
tue colored voters. This action Of the
Executive Committee is an attempt to
destroy the influence of the strongest
native Of the party, so that the State
may be left in tho hands of those who
have no care for it's welfare. While
they desire and will use the Influence
OF Gov. Moses to promote their pur.
poses. they have shown, in manner
too plain to be misunderstood, their
intent, if possible, TO tLwart his cleo
tion to the Legislature. Well may he
exclaim. "Save mo from my friends !"
Will he submit to this affront which
his true friends feel with modification ?
Without any abandonment of his Re-
publican principles or party associa
tions, he may yet preserve his self
| respect by sustaining that wing of it
which, while it seeks to secure the
election of it's own candidates. has no
feeling Of jealousy or resentment to-
| wards him. A AREPUBLICAN.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23
s. G.. October %. 1874

COLUMBIA. s. c.. October 90, 1874.
To the Editor of Ms PhGnic DEAR
SIR: Observing. in your issue of yes
terday, that my name appears among
those announced as candidates for the
Legislature upon the "honest peoples
ticket" allow me to state that the use
OF my name was arithoM authority from
me. and not ,oishimg 10 burden suc4 :.
ticket, l very respectfully decline ac-
oeptins any nomination upon said
ticket, or any other Respectfully.
H. w. PUREIS.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

The Mississippi State Grange,
groaning under excessive taxation, hus
pledged it's members to support no ono
for any Office 'but men of integrity
and capacity, and that without regard
to party lines or ties, traces or color.
recognizing to the fullest extent the
inalienable rights of every man before
the law to life, liberty and the pursuit
Of happiness.
The colored people of Georgia own
S6. Isl, ,798 in real and personal pro.
perty.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23
Two to Mako a Bargain 4.

1t is not necessary for us to revise
what We have said in reference to the
public debt, because the Union Herald
chooses, for political purposes, to con-
slider it as antagonistic to the settle
ment effected last winter. The only
question to be considered is, whether
creditors will think as we'll of it as we
do. As debtors, we may desire and
may offer to pay 6fty cents on the dol.
lar, but We can't compel anybody to
take it. It is not likely, therefore,
TINT Democrats. as sucb. any more
than Republicans, as such, will "go
for" the public debt-if that means
that they will push forward anxiously
to pay it in full, interest aud all. Who
ever may be in power would no doubt
be glad to compromise the debt, but
there are other parties to be consulted
IS to whether it can be done or not
Our own preference would be to pay
the honest debt in full. and throw
overheard entirely all the rascslIy new
claims which have been run up in the
last few years. AS to pledges, &c., of
which the Union Herald prates. that is
all in my eye.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

This is strange story, not to be
used in Sunday school. An albany
man, out of work md nearly starving,
turned for comfort in his extremity to
his saintod mothers Bible. for the first
timo since her death iu 1867. 70 his
surprise and delight ho fonnd n $40
bill between the leaves aud INN ediate-
ly fell on his knees for the lirst time
since 1880. With light heart and
glittering eye. ho prayerfully started
for the bakers to obtain loaf of
bread. There he fonnd that the bill
was counterfeit, when he sworo bit.
terly for tho first time in three hours.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23
AN AUTUMN suooEs11ox.-Now. a,

AN AUTUMN SuaaEsT1oR.-Now. as
heavy fogs arise and searching winds
commence &c b!c.; now, az the human
body. ;exhausted like (insnimate nature
BY the heats 0f summer begius to Wilt
AID dtoop; pow, ore the inclement
Weather makes its trying onset; NOW is
the time for. a preparatory course of
the best acelimatizing medicine in ex-
istenoe. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Fever and Ague is rampant in all
parts OF the country. Quinine, the
physicians admit. will not quell the
phase of the disease which at present
pervsdes the entire West. It ie yell
that it is so. for the remedy (so.cailed)
is deadlier than the malady. But If
quinlne is inefficient in intermittent
levers, Hostetter's Bitters is irresisti-
ble. 1t would be safe to make q con-
tract, under heavy penalties, that any
given "fever-and-agne district" should
be exempted from the disorder for any
particular time, provided every inha-
bitnnt would take the Bitters accord
ing 10 directions during the term of
cuuiruci. THuoio iias never nsen at in
stance in which this sterling invigo-
rnnt and anti.ferbile medicine has
failed to ward off the complaint. when
taken duly HI " protection against ma
laria. Hundreds of physicians have
abandoned nll the otiiciual specifics,
nn'i now prescribe this harmless vege-
table tonic, aud nothing else, as pre-.
vrntive and cure for nli the forms Of
chills mud fever. Vigor is the thing
most needful in these cases. as well ~
III dyspepsia aud nervous affections,
and Hostetter's Bitters are the sufest,
snrest and most wholesome strength
ening preparation that human skill
has yet concoctel. O15fTl
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

At an anti-monopo!y convention at
Iowa, recently. some fellow bawled at
the door: candidates are requested
to step down stairs few minutes. F."
Then everybody went down stairs ex.
cept deaf old fellow who wanted to
run for jailer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

1t is not our fault that we are red
headed and small, and the next time
one OF those oyergrown rural roosters
IN ballroom reaches down for our
mead, ana suggests that some fellow
mas lost rosebud ont of his button.
hole, there will be trouble.
MilDdukee Sentinel.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

A WONDERFUL THIEF. We read in
one OF our exchanges that the Balti.
more Psnitentiary holds horse.thief
who need not steal horses any more.
as was "n sentenced sentenced for ss,s five
dummy in the exact likeness of him.
self, with carved hand, in which he
stuck the brass check that the keeper
came to receive when he locked the
workmen mp. After escaping so in
geniousy. he was rctaken, and then
proceeded to put his genins to better
use. He has invented an Improvement
to the machine for sewing shoes,
which proved so valuable when applied
to the prison machines that he was Of
fered $1,000 for it, but he is advised
not to sell. He will receive an income
of several thousand dollars year from
the royalty. II is thought that the
Governor will pardon him, aud that
he will steal no more horses.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

Milton, the blind author, was one
day asked by friend of female eduoa.
ton, if he did not intend to instruct
his daughter in the different languages.
"No. sir" replied Milton. "on 9 tongue
is sufficient for woman"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

MIR. EDITOR: Thanking the kind
friends who have nominated us for the
Legislature. we respectfully decline
being candidates.
JOHN G. SEEGERS,
JOHN AGNEW.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

Tho intellect OF man sits yisibly en-
throned on his forehead and in his
eyes, and the henrt Of mau is written
on hls aountenance: but what proiteth
oil this if his purse be empty?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

FURcnaoTT, BENEDICT & Co., Charles
ton, S. O., are Offering one of the
largest stocks Of Dry GOODS and OAR
PETS in the United States. Parties in
want of the same will save from 25 to
to 80 per cent. by ordering from them.
They are prepared to send samples on
application. All retail orders over $40
will be sent free Of charge to any part
of the Southern States. Remit by P.
O. Order, Express or Draft drawn to
our order, or Goods will be sent G.
0. d. OF
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

We are informed, by o despatch
from Chester, that the meeting held
there on Wednesday, by General Ker-
shaw and Major Delany, WAS decided
success. There was large attend
aace, OF both white and colorcd per-
sons. All the business houses were
closed during the meeting. The ad-
dresses of General Kershaw. Major
Delany and Mr. Thomas Davis we're
attentively listened to and warmly ap.
plauded by all present. of all parties.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

Schenck's Pulmonlc Syrup, Schenck's
Sea Weed Tonic. aud Schenck's Mau-
drake Pills. are the only medicines
that will cure Pulmonary Consump-
ton. Frequently medicines that will
stop cough will occasion the death of
the patient; they lock up the liver,
stop the circulation Of the blood, he
morrhaga follows, aud, in fact, they
clog the action Of the very organs that
caused the cough.
Liver Complaint and Dyspepsia ure
the causes Of two thirds of the cases
of Consumption. Many persons com
plain Of doll pain in the side, consti-
patton, coated tongue, pain in the
shoulder blade, feelings of drowsiness
and reslIessuess. the food lying henvily
on the stomach, accompanied with
acidity and belching up Of wind.
These symptoms usually originate from
tlisordered condition Of tho stomach
or torpid liver.
Persons so affected, if they take one
or two heuvy colds, and if the cough
in these cases be- suddenly check cd, /,
| will find the stomach and liver ctogged,
remaining torpid and inactive, and al
| most before they nre aware, the lungs
H.
result OF which is death.
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is an ex-
pectorant. which does not contain
opium or anything calculated to check
q cough suddenly.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolves
the food, mixes with the gastric juices
of the stomach. aids digestion and
creates ravenous appetite.
When the bowels are costiVe, skin
sallow or the symptoms otherwise Of q
bilious tendency, Schenck's Mandrake
Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared only
by J. 81. ScHENCK & Son, n. E. corner
S:xth aud Arch streets, Philadelphia,
and are for sale by all druggists and
dealers. Got lItl3
BUSINESS NECESSITIES. In these
days of progress, most enterprising
firms use every means Of putting their
| uames before their customers. In no
way can this be moro conveniently and
attractively done than by using Printed
Letter Headings and Bill Heads. They
have como into such general use by
Merchants, that one seems old
fashioned who docs not use them, and
the custom should be generally adopted
by the Country Merchants.
| WALKER. Evans IL CoGswELL,
Charleston, S. c., furnish Letter and
Bill Heads Of all grades, aud at the
most reasonable prices. Send to them
for samples and prices.
by tho way, MEssHs. WALKER
Evans X CoGswEIL are getting up and
selling like hot cakes, some excellent
books for our Merchants. One, the
Merchants Cotton Book. for keeping
correct accounts of purchases and
shipments of Cotton; the other, tho
Merchants Bill Book, for readily
knowing how the payments on their
customers notes and accounts stand.
Both books are exceedingly complete.
and answer the purposes exactly. OFT
FURcnaorT, BENEDICT & Co., Charles
ton, S. g., are Offering one of the
largest stocks Of DRY GOODS and OAR
PETS in the United States. Parties in
want of the Same will save from 25 to
to 80 per cent. by ordering from them
They are prepared to send samples on
application. All retail orders over $40
| nil ha oapt fraa oe Choroo to ony IN ork
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-10-23

The Republic twits the ungratefal
people OF the South with the fact
that Republican Congress respond.
ed to the agonizing appeal that came
up from drowning men and women in
the oyeThowed districts OF Louisiana
and Alabama by appropriating the
munificent sum of $500, 900 for their
relief" They are now behaving so
BADLY that the Republic seems to be
sorry that they were not allowed to
drown. Tue fact that there was no
overflow in Alabama, and that the
bacon voted by Congress is being dis
tributed to lazy negroes for the pur.
pose of keeping them faithful to car
pet-pag officials, seems to have been
overlooked by the Republic.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-25
OUR MENEGARIE.
THE ELEPHANT I" JOHNNY"

For some time past the several papers have
contained numerous references to a certain
nondescript enjoying the name of Elephant
Johnny. His cage on Delta street, near the
levee, has, it seems, become the resort of all
the roustabouts and negro laborers without
work. and the wonderful animal, with sagac-
ity far beyond most Of his class, SO INDUCES
their taste for genuine aqua forts that they
find the place SO hospitable they cannot leave
it In fact, they appear to have taken up
their domicile there, and the registration
books show that over three hundred hail from
this capacious barrel house, and proudly point
to it as their place Of residence.
We now know of the names and numbers of
their registration papers Of over three hundred
and twenty-five negroes who swear to Elephant
Johnny's hostelrie as their home. # the
French mode Of packing sardines was resorted
to, it would be more than impossible to force
inside the rum shanty these dusky citizens.
but the Elephant doesn't care for that. He
gives 50 much for registration papers, and the
more he gets the better he is paid. We think,
however, the price viii now 60 down, as the
little trick is exploded, and the Elephant has
but short time left As long as his whisky
holds out to burn the meanest negro NAV get
A drink
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-25
THE ARRESTS COMMENCED.
Indfscriminate Arrest Of Prominent Citi-
zens Of Shreveport.
The United States Troops Used as Political
BummerS.


Especial to the Bulletin.1
The arrest of the leading citizens of Shreve-
port for daring to assert their intention Of
employing only such persons as are not
inimical to their interests, and for presuming
to exercise the freedom of speech, has begun,
and it is only fair to presume that the malig-
nant persecution Of citizens for opinions 8. sake
will be continued until the designs of the con-
spirators have been achieved:
SHREVEPORT, Oct. IA Deputy United
States Marshal has just commenced to make
arrests, and he has up to this time arrested G.
A. Pike, banker, Ed Jacobs, of the large
commercial firm Of E. l. B. Jacobs, J. ].
Koran, Peoples candidate for the Legislature,
W. II. Ford, commission merchant R. II.
Lindsay, cotton broker, and j. G.. McWil-
iams, real estate agent Arrests are still 60
ing on. The most intense excitement prevails
throughout. No armed resistance will be
,hered BATTLE & HEARsKY.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-25
THE BOOKS OF DEVASTATION.
They Must be Watched by United States
Supervisors.
OPINION OF W. r. WHITAKER, ESQ.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. %, 1874.
1t appears the intent of the 4th. 5th and 9Th
sections of the act of Congress of July %. 1871.
that, from the beginning Of the registration to
the making up Of the returns of . Congressional
election, the scrutiny of the United States Su-
pervisors should not be relaxed. These officers
are authorized and required to exercise this nm
ceasing vigilance, and penalties are prescribed
Tor neglect of duty. They must attend at all
times and places fixed for the registration of
voters; st all times and places when the names
OF voters may be marked for challenge: mot
time yfr d" you will perceive, but at any time
when such marking may be done); at all times
and places for holding the elections and counting
the votes; where the ballot boxes are kept at ali
times after the polls are opened, and until the
votes are counted, the canvass completed. and
the certificates and returns are made.
Every facility to scrutiuize, inspect. mark. COW
ana affix signatures is made their right, and am
pie protection is provided for its proper exercise
Failure to carry out these provisions of the law
strictly, Is said to have resulted in great frauds
m the Louisiana election of 1872, (see testimony
IN Sheridan We. Pinchback, contested election
'ase.) Respectfully, WV. R. WHITAKER.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-25
"A OARPET-BAGGER Is BREVETrED"

Under 10 above caption the Republican in
its Friday issue let loose its little shaft OF
satire against our genial friend, Gen. Geo. A.
Sheridan. 1t was a vicious little arrow. &C.
lively fretting in venom, but was too thinly
dedged to do more than tickle.
The very utmost that can be urged against
Gen. Sheridan is that he once held the Office
Of tax-collector in one of the districts in this
city. When that is said, all is said. The
most prosecuted tax payer of his district viii
ooncede that he administered tho harsh func.
aons Of his Office with consideration and for
oeaEance, and his worst enemy will not deny
that he left his Office pure Of all suspicion Of
corruption.
When We superadd to the above, that with
his own hand he drafted the bill, and BY his
evn efforts pushed the bill into law, which
cut down his own commissions one hail. il will
DO readily seen that We are confronted bv a
shazaoter which honest men admire. Ard
which the Republican can only satirize. Give
q An army Of such carpet-baggers, and We
1hall put them on our roll-call, and promise
y b'eret the last one Of them.