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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-05-22
COLUMBIA, SC.
Saturday Morning, May %, 1875.
Freedom OF the Press.

The subject of the liberty of the press
and tho law of libel have been brought
prominently into, view in this country
by the recent trials of editors in Chicago,
Springfield, Massachusetts, md Charles
tom The Springfield Republican directs
attention to the fact that the old doctrine
of libel has undergone considerable
modification in England as we'll rs in
the United States. In q recent case in
which the London Times was defendant,
the Lord Chief Justice took occasion to
comment on the change that had passed
upon tho law of libel within his recol-
lection. he said that it had been a
gradual change; process of Develop
ment rather than violent revolution.
The recognition by the courts of the
liberty Of the public writer to comment
upon the conduct and motives of public
menwas comparatively modern. Things
were freely written and printed every
day now that fifty years earlier would
have brought down hne and imprison-
ment on the heads of both writer and
printer. The Chief Justice acknow-
ledges the benefoept, tendency of this
broader and more trenohant discussion.
who can doubt, he asks, "that the
public are gamers by the change; and
that thoug b injustice may ofsen be done,
and though public men may often hove
to smart under the keen sense of wrong
inflicted by hostile criticism, the nation
profits by public opinion being thus
freely brought to bear on the discharge
of public duties?"
What is true of England is doubly
true of the United States. The services
of the press in supplying tho materials
of thought, in Informing the public
mind, in disabusing it of errors, in ex-
posing wrongs and in lending the way to
just conclusions and sound policy, are
incalcuiable in this country. It is no
wonder, and in no sense regretable, that
this great instrument of influence has
won for itself broader channel through
which to flow, and won tolerntion
which embraces even its e1cesses.
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The Glory of Il.

General Sherman makes point in his
recently published memoirs of insisting
upon both the conception and execution
of the Yicksburg campaign as belonging
to General Grant. But he is not equally
complainant to the claim of Grants spe-
cial friends, that Sherman's march to the
sea was Grants idea This is distinctly
made by Gen. Bedeau, in some sketches
or memoir of his chieftain, and has never
been publicly disavowed by him. Sher-
man treats this point with great particu-
larity. He gives letter.written by him
self to Gen. Grant, in which he said that
he should, not hesitate to CROSS Georgia
with 10000 men, but would not do SO
without a further purpose than merely
to damage that State. He urged that the
possession Of the Savannah River would
be aore fatal to the possibility of South
en Independence than the fall of Rich
mond. Grant hesitated to comply with
his wishes to march on Augusta, Colum-
bia and Charleston, but at last told him
to ''go as he proposed" This seems to
settle the point In Sherman's favor. He
could we'll afford in maintaining it to
concede q smaller distinction to his supe-
rior officer. What is remarkable is that
Gen. Grant should so long have quietly
worn these laurels, and that Sherman
has been compelled to tear them away
from him. After sill, it is not 80 certain
but that it ysould have been better for
him to have recognized them. The
achievement was somewhat original, but
it met not with sufficient obstacles to
make it considerable in overcoming them
and it was tarnished by needless cruelty
and wanton destruction of property.
The burning of surrendered cities and
other violations of the law of honorable
warfare will forever wither laurels which
but for them would flourish green and
fresh on Sherman's brow.
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The Sioux chieftains who are ut Wash
ington do not seem to be willing to part
with their Black Hills possessions on
such easy terms rs did the original
dwellers in Penn's woods, with the land
upon which we now live. nor as ready,
as some of their immediate progenitors
were, to swap an acre for dram. In
deed, they have developed shrewdness
for bargaining, and propensity for
over-reaching those who would deal with
pass, the same qualities in moro civilized
and guileful men. The Government,
we are told, apprehends great deal of
trouble in treating with them, and the
Interior Department very probably de-
spairs of cheating them. We are truly
grateful for this, even while we are not
the most sincere admirers Of the noble
red man.
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PROVIDE AGAINST DANoER.-At this sea-
son oil the great lines Of travel begin to
swarm with human beings intent on
business or pleasure. Are these moving
multitudes aware Of the danger which
ensues from drinking different varieties
of water and breathing atmospheres to
which their lungs are unaccustomed?
Do they realize how important it is to be
pre-armed with nm antidote that will de-
fend their systems from the evil conse-
quences of such changes ond from all
ailments and disturbances which arise
from the miasma so plentifully evolved
from the soil at this period of the year?
Such IN antidote--certain in its protec-
tive operation nnd free from everything
Objectionable in its composition and
flavor-has been for twenty years before
the world. No instance con be adduced,
during that period, in which Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters has failed as ON accli-
mating medicine, or as preventive of
the bodily ills to which the undefended
system is liable in unhealthy localities.
A good appetite, perfect digestion, o
vigorous condition Of the nervous sys-
tenn, functional regularity and q pure
and active circulation are the elements
of health, and these signal blessing may
be secured and perpetuated by the use
of this powerful, yet hurmless, vegetable
tonic. Such il the experience Of all who
have ever taken it as safeguard against
the diseases which debility, irregularity
and morbid condition of the solids and
fluids Of the body are sure to invite.
May 21t2E3
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dependence. It is the centre Of a rich
agricultural region, and on the line Of
several railroads having sea-coast outlets,
md connected with Baltimore and the
North by rail. 1t is also in tho centre of
the North Carolina gold region, which in
yeAfs past was productive of hard pan
4 yellow Jackets" The inhabitants are
aotive, industrious and progressive. In
the ten years that have elapsed since the
war, the stranger who had not visited
the place in the interval would scarcely
know it on account of the rapid progress
and development. The population is
5000, TN increase Of fifty per cent. ia ten
years. Added to this are new buildings
and II hotel larger than the st. Clair Hotel
in Baltimore, several factories md large
cotton warehouses; and immense storage
places of business. Being great distri-
buting point for groceries. drugs, chemi-
calls, fertilizers. dry goods and nations,
there arc some stores equal to similar
places Of business in Baltimore
The rapid growth of Charlotte since
the war il attributed largely to the great
development of it's cotton interest. Char
lotto draws this staple from fourteen
Counties of North Carolina and seven of
South Carolina, with much from Georgia
also, through the Piedmont Air Line
from Atlanta, some OF which latter goes
also tn Greensboro. In 1855, the annual
snlo of cotton in Charlotte was 5000
bales. In 1860, it wns $4,000 bales. In
1856, when business revived after the
war, it was also $4,000 bales. For tho
year ending August 81, 1874, the actual
sales reached 10000 bales, and it is OK
pected will go up to $4,000 bales in 1875.
There is no doubt that Charlotte has now
grown 10 be one OF the ic.ding and i'm
portant grocery and wholesale markets
of the South, ns il claimed for it by its
merchants.
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Great Britain has another quarrel on
hand with China. the cause this time
being the murder Of one of her subjects
by n Celestial mob, and she is pushing
her demands for satisfaction with all the
boldness she has always displayed on
similar occasions where the issue was
with weaker or barbarous State, and
which contrasts sharply with her timidity
in European politics. The policy, how
ever, is no reelection upon her courage.
rather credit to her wisdom. England
has ceased to interfere in tho affnirs of
her neighbors, and grown to be the most
careful of NIL nations in the protection
of her subjects. An Englishman is
almost rs safe now in any quarter of the
globe as he is in his house. which, from
time immemorial, has been his castle.
The punishment she has inflicted on
China in tho past; the expeditions to
Maginln and Coomassie; the summary
demands upon Panama, for indcm-
nifty for the indignity to her
Consul, and the promptness with which
she compelled Spain to indemnify
her for the massacre of her subjects ut
Santiago du Cubn, are examples of n
faithful watch over her people, which
would make oven n citizen of the United
States proud to be subject of Great
Britain. There nre no DR.. Howard and
Dockery episodes in her history.
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The army of Russia is set down ut
1900, 900 men, 200, 600 Of whom are Co.'S
sacks. This is An immense force, and
has the appearance of o vast power, but
reflection upon the check such an army
is to production and population will
quickly invest it with all the attributes
Of an exhaustive agency. The keeping
of SO large number of men under arms,
or subject to the martial call ut any mo-
ment, tends to keep Russia stationary,
while all the rest Of Europe is advancing
with giant strides in wealth, culture and
population.
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1t is truly wonderful, the variety and
ingenuity of the conveniences for the
desk and office-pens of varied patterns.
inkstands possessing unmberless ad-
vantages, letter files, each one the best,
envelopes of size and qualities infinite
It is almost bewildering t0Senses the
large Broad street store of Walker,
Evans & Cogswell, in Charleston, and
see the number Of these attractions.
Here you find the largest stationery
stock South of Baltimore, and you only
have two troubles-frst, sufficient cash !;
and, second, tho difficulty in deciding
among the many things offered, eech
equally suitable to your wants. NIT
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HOTEL AnnrvA1s, May 2O.-Aans;or
House-F. Hallowelle, N. c.: w. s.
Scott, Ga. G. North, A. Crawford, E. ".
Wheeler, j. T. Sloan, Jr., city; P. 4.
yillipugue, Spartanburg; J. Mcqueen,
j. E. Keith, DIR. j. F. Culpeper, Tim
monsville; J. L. Black, Charleston; l..
Z. DeSaussure, city; j. w. Stavus, Doko.
Columbia LIotel-W. Mckenzie, N. C. ::
E. B. Meade, Va; j. Campbell, Charles
ton; c. n. Smith, N. c.: Alex. Y. Lee,
Va; w. j. Mcdowell, 8. & U. r. R.; j.
NJ. Seigler, G.. g. C. II. r.
Uend'i1 House-C. A. G. Mugge, j. c.,
Chalmers, N. c.; c. Heard, Ga; H. c.
Smart, w. II. Grain, s. G..
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CHINA.-Thc steamship Alaska has ar
rived at San Francisco with ndvices from
China und Japan to the 18th ultimo. Tho
period Of mourning for the late Emperor
expired On April 90. 1t was thought
that another period of mourning would
be proclaimed for tho lato Empress
Strong suspicious exist that the young
Empress WAS sacrificed to avoid compli-
cations in the event of her expected child
proving son. The Viceroy of Chilli
has petitioned the throne for the intro
duction of Western studies into tho
Chinese schools, and it is regarded as
not improbable thnt his request will be
granted. Demands for satisfaction for
the murder of Mr.. Margary have been
presented to the Chinese Government
by the British Minister, but the former
are endeavoring to evade responsibility
on the ground of lack Of jurisdiction.
The British Government, however,
threatens to take the punishment of the
offenders into it's own hands.
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Foreign immigration still continues to
exhibit decided decline, the arrivals at
New York in April having been 5,O85
less than for the corresponding month
last year. The causes are we'll known
and it is not necessary to repeat them.
There is no prospect Of q revival before
the return Of general buainess prosperity
throughout the republic, the great num-
bers now out Of employment causing the
most discouraging reports to be sent 10
Europe. The emigration to California
by rail ,is chiefly composed Of our own
people. Whether the decline is perma-
nent' remains to be seen, but it Is very
clear that the injury done to the immi-
grant business is deep-seated and not to
be easily remedied. = - % % 3
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CoNsIGNEEs by South Carolina Roll
road, May 10, 1S75.-Cooper & Taylor,
j. A. Hendrix d Bro, G.. w. Smith &
Broughton, Loriok & Lowrance, Gun
ningham i Co., J. E. Gyles, agent, Cope
land Il Bearden, Mrs. E. F. Tanning,
j. Isl: Altee, S. Sheridan, Geo. Symmers,
j. Witcofskey, j. G. Seegers. NJ. Conner
ford, j. D. Bateman.
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MORE ARRESTS. .--MeSsrs. &. H.. Frank
lin and Elihu Young, two very respccta-
BILE citizens of this County, were arrested
on last Tuesday, for the murder of Wade
Perrin, about the time OF the election
trouble in October, 1870. These same
two men were among the batch of pri-
sOnerS tried for same offence before
Judge Bond. Of the United States Court
Mt Columbia, in 1872, which resulted in
n mistrinl. Mr.. Young wns arrested
upon the affidavit Of Josh Kcrns, who
alleges to have seen the killing, and Mr..
Franklin upon the affidavit of Joseph
Crews, upon information and belief. u
The two prisoners were carried before
Judge Moses, Mt Chambers, and bailed
in bonds Of S5, 200 each, to answer any
bill of indictment hereafter found against
them in accordance with said allegation.
The caldron still boils.
The grand jury for present term OF
Court for this County found no bill
against Mr.. Daniel G. Dcndy, formerly OF
this County, but now Of Grcenville, who
wns arrested at that place on last Friday,
charged with the murder of Bill Riley,
(colored, Mt the election difficulty whicl,
took place here in October, 1870. When
will this oppression cease? 1t is high
time it had stopped. Mr.. Dendy is one
of. the most peaceable, law-nbiding men
in the State. He is native of this
County-born, reared and lived hero
until tho frosts of moro thnn sixty win
ters had whitened his locks A few
months ago, he removed to Grecnville,
for the purpose mainly of educating one
of his relatives, and for the benefit of his
health, which had become somewhat i'm
paired. 1t is great hardship, not to call
it cruel and oppressive, to drug an old
man from his home upon mere ''infor
nation and belief'-a himsy, false
affidavit. LdurenSuMe Her0id.
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Sic Transit.


On Wednesday, the colored people of
Augusta celebrated the third anniversary
Of the adoption of the Fifteenth Amend
ment They were addressed by oolored
man, named Turner, who told them that
the Fifteenth Amendment guaranteed all
they required, and that there was no
necessity for o OWL rights bill He
urged upon his hearers the acquisition
OF knowledge, and told them that they
must henoeforth take care of themselves,
that the negro's value as political tool
was on the decline. He said, in proof
of the great change, chat few years ago
he was offered 500 month to write for
Republican paperiat the North. Re
Gently hefwas, informed by the editor
that he wished nothing more from him.
or any Other aetotsa gan. It was I'M
popular. a2lI 4@lb.3
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CRY MArrERs.-H you are asked To
lend your PHOENIX, suggest to tho would.
be borrower that he had better subscribe.
Reading matter on every page.
Attend Perry i Slawson's clearance
sales of cigars.
Fishing parties, excursions, festivals
and spelling bees are now in season.
Attend Perry g. Slawson's clearance
sales Of oigars.
Among the good things offered for
Sule by MIR. Laurey, is lot Of ripe pine
apples Juicy and of delicate flavor
Dealers and Smokers, go to THE Cigar
Store" and see the piles of odd brands
that will be sold cheap.
DR.. E. E. Jackson's twistifcator dis
plays the magical numbers 90. Step in
side and he will interpret the meaning.
The strawberries grown Mt Vale Cru
CHS are large and sweet, and ore sold in
quantities Mt tho low price of fifteen
conts quart.
Beware of inquisitive persons there
fore beware Of reporters A wonderful
curiosity to know it, is generally accom-
panied with az great desire to tell it
again.
Housckeepers remember--that paper
is preferable to straw beneath carpets,
since it is thinner, warmer and noise
loss. Now is the time to subscribe and
save up for next fnll
just received at Mrs. Koenig's, oppo-
site the market, new cucumbors, toma-
toes, potatoes, Bermuda onions, etc.
fine oranges, lemons, Strawberries, and
groceries in general. Give her call IN d
examine the goods.
Messra II. L. Handy, of the Nex York
Tribune, and II. V. Redfield, of the Gin
cinnati Commercial, who have acquired
considerable reputation from their
lengthy and truthful correspondence
from the South, are in the city.
Mr.. F. ". Helmick, of Cincinnati, hns
furnished lis with copies of his latest
musical publications-"A Pretty as a
Little Butterfly" and the '.Riding Gal
lery Schottisch" lively little pieces,
one of them arranged as double song
and dance.
meeting of so-called survivors,
association" was recently held at the
State House-the surviving County Au-
ditors and Trcasurers of the State. The
Governor was complimented and bust
ness OF importance to the office-holders
was considered
The firemcn and the members of the
Burns Club returned from Charlotte
yesterday morning, and were met at the
depot by the Columbia Silver Cornet
Band and escorted to the various engine
and truck-houses. Nearly every man
had flag, varying in size from few
inches to fifteen or twenty feet; God
dess of Liberty" also adorned Phnni,
truck. These mementoes will be trea
sured not only as remembrances of thu
centennial but of the kind treatment
they received from the citizens of Char
lotte.
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,GEoLoa1cALb s. CuRfosrTx. Near the vilI
lage Of Danbury, Stokes County, n. O.. /,
is q bed Of white sand rock, which pos
sesses peouliarities. Mr.. N. M, Pepper,
editor Of the Danhpry IN. CO. Pioneer,
carried to Philadelphia o specimen ton
inches long, two inches wide and an inch
in thickness, about Che size Of an ordi-
nary whetstone, which ID %. aexible that
reasS + aS e Sspi pasois ea ssssaSa hS sSs
fosk adhere olossiy upon tic surface, ,
and IL may Be dFsagsd With chiseT 'f6 o.
dinazy smooth hshssets, not being very easily
broken. i5F-t 2 'pf'ss 't"' h
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LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Kinard & Wiley-Clothing, &c.
Geo. s. Higgins-Cows For Sale.
Q. G. Montgomery-Notice.
Perry d Sinwson-Ciearunc Snie.
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Attend Perry &c Slawson's clearance
sales Of cigars.
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Attend Perry & Slawson's clearance
sales Of cigars.
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Gen. Stephen D. Lee, who wns lately
on visit to Columbia and is travelling
through the State as superintendent of
the agencies of the Alabama Gold Insur-
ance Company, of Mobile, represents
that tho condition of agriculture in
Mississippi and Alabama is deplorable,
and growing worse from year to year
He considers Georgia in great financial
stress also, but from other causes. As
to South Carolina, We find him reported
in the Greenwood Ne,o Era as saying,
that sheis, agriculturally, fur in advance,
to all appearance. Of other States that
he had visited. He attributes this pros
pority, MS it appears to him. to the system
Of small farms, md the uncommonly
hopeful spirit Of our people. He has
found no croakers here.
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Illicit TnArFIc IN WulsKEY. The
Union Times is credibly informed that
wagons nre constantly traversing that
County. unlnwfully selling whiskey by
the bottle, gallon, or in any other guam
tity, at GROSSLY roads and in the woods
after dark. 1t is said that these illicit
traders frequently camp in the woods on
the suburbs of the town, on Saturday
nights, and colored people have been
seen nearly oil night going to and from
them with jugs and bottles. Complaints
have been made to the United States au-
thorities by some of the best citizens of
the County, that this traffic is becoming
30 fragrant and injurious that many
freedmen who last year made enough
corn and other provisions to do them
this year, have either sold those provi-
sions for money to buy cheap whiskey or
bartered them directly to these whiskey
dealers.
The Times very properly demonstrates
against this petty and demoralizing traf-
fic. It deprecates the consequences
which may ensuo if it is not abandoned,
of United States Marshals and soldiers
again securing the country and causing
excitement and trouble among the
people. It calls upon those engaged in
it to stop at once; and appeals to all law
abiding citizens to exercise their inau-
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Mrs. OArEs.-This popular actress,
who met 80 much success in this city,
has given to. the public the history Of the
wrongs sustained by her from her hus-
band. Together with many other things,
she says that Mr.. Titus parting salute
was hurting watch which had been
presented him by her first husband at
her head, but that the time-keeper struck
against the head of the eihadstead,and was
smashed into 1000 atoms. This certainly
was parting time.