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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26
COLUMBIA. January 25. 1875.

The EDGBFIELD TROUBLES j ndge
Mackey returned from Edgefeld, yes
terday. and reports the whites as acting
almost entirely upon the defensiv ve
The condition of things ID fearful. ao.
oording to the Judges description. A
correspondent Of the Charleston Nens
and Courier concludes lengthy ao.
coubt of affairs as follows:
On Saturday afternoon last, Jud,, g
MAckey began the Investigation Of the
case against Gen. Butler and others,
who had been charged by Tennant
With an assault with iutent to kill
The defendants who were preseut were
al. q. Butler, l.. Reese, q. Hancock
aud II. TOunes. Gen. Butler init
mated that his witnesses were net all
present. und he was not yet prepared
TO so into an Investigation. He was
wiling. however, to waive q prelimi.
nary examination, and give bail for
bis appearance at court. Judge Mackey
decided to go on with the examination,
With the understanding that the de-
fendsuts should have ample time to
gov tuoiI Wltuoebe5, anu tEAG the eXu-
mination should be adjourned from
day to day for the purpose. The court
room was densely packed with negroes.
not more than dozen whites being
present. Tennant was called. sworn
aud proceeded to tell his story with
variations. Upon his cross.examina-
ton by the court, he said that the
Stste arms used by his men, when
they fred on the posse. belonged to
Capt. Bullock's company. and that ho
had sent his men for them. His exs.
mination and that OF Charles Whitlov,
member Of his gang, lasted al! the
evening. and the case was then, ad.
joufned over. Tennsnt is still in iail.
under the charge of arson, aud the
negro Bassy, who gave the informs.
ton concerning the burning. il also ii,
custody.
Tie responsibility for these troubles
can certainly not rest upon the white
people OF Edgsiield County. There
never vas such On organised system of
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

THE "CosrArRIcK" SnlrwREcK =
Details of the burning of the English
emigrant ship Cospatrick, received by
foreign mails. add to the horrors Of
the scene. III briefly sketched in our
cable dispatches. 1t will ba remem-
bered that this vessel, wooden sail.
ing ship. was bound from London to
New Zealand. with 400 emigrants and
a crew Of 40 men. She was burned
while near the Cape of Good Hope,
and of the large number on board,
only four escaped alive to. land. One
of these died soon after being picked
up, so that we huve loss of life OF 1877
"a fearful total. The wretched
survivors drifted for ten days in an
open boat, without natural food or
mesns OF sustenance. The little party
dwindled by degrees. the living sob
sisting on the bodies of the dead until
passing ship desoried them aud took
the four surviving sufferers to st. He.
lena.
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C0Lu4IsI &c
Tues !ay Morning. JanuarY -, 1876.
A, SEP In she Raxas nlrseelsa.

A, sssP In she Rasas nlrseesea.
A few days ego. Governor Chamber
lain sent into tia Senate list OF NO.
minations-ef Trial Justices for Chester
County, inclnding tho names of seve-
raj Conservative citizens. At the same
time he re-sppointed B. q. Yooum.
County Treasurer. In acting upon the
nominations, in executive session, the
Senate Disseminated between those OF
Conservatives and those OF Republi.
cans. confirming the latter and passing
over the former. Upon this, the Co.
vernon seus special message to the
Senate. in which he stated. plainly
and foroibly., that unless the Senate
ceased from this partisansnip and re-.
sognizea the atsess OF appointees
fsom eikAh9 poins Of view than mere
party, Interest. il would be impossibls
for the StAte Administration To, redeem
it's pledges OF reform. de s0z.d no.
al the cMessi 10 His Sift with oJmpe.
tent and ,hSnssi men,, il the Senate re-
jectea them 'nscquse they were Con-.
servatives.' Hs declared il to be his
purpose. when he could not find an
honest aud capable Republican to fll
an onios. to appoint 4 Conservative to
the positiop. II the Senate meant to
correct the errors and abuses OF the
past and to redeem the credit OF the
State. he would expect it to cooperate
with him. he went further. as We are
informed. and intimated in unmistaka-
ble language that he would not submit
to being hampsred in this way any
longer. and il such opposition was con-
tinusd, he would refuse to make ap-
pointments until after the adjourn
ment OF the Legislature. The message
had the desired and proper effect. and
the nominations were confirmed with
out any more delay or cavilling.
A capitsl stand on ths part OF the
Executive and q sensible one in tho
Senate. It deserves credit for yielding
its prejudiess. 10 the judicious sway OF
the Govsrn0r:. 1.s fnal action goes
hr to redesassts drstlrepasnaass TO do
what was only right. A. an. entering
wedge of more careful capable and
honest adminiitrstioa OF, Comfy af-
fairs. We hail with pleasure this action
OF the Governor and tho Senate. It
tends in the direction OF making 81.
ness aud character the test OF public
service end Of divesting it Of those
eonsiderstions which, unduly magni.
fed, result In its degradation and inef-
aoiency.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26
Primitivs Aaa Testihes to tho HIg hsr
Origin or Man.


A writer in the last London Quar-
ter!y Reoieu presents study of pri-
mitive man. based upon observations
and deductions drawn from the works
Of tue recent writer's, Tyler and Tub
book. upon this inter esting subject.
he premises that there are two very
distinct views as to the origin Of the
nim.!'ccr.!=::o;; os this planet. The
Arst-the monistio bypothesis-asserts
that one uniform Law has presided over
the whole, siace all such creatures are
distinguished from one another by
differences which are differences OF de-
gree only. and not of kind. The other
the dualistic hypothesis asserts that
mao (vhatever may have been the case
with brute snimais) must have origi.
mated in some special manner, since
the difference between him aud brutes
is q difference of kind. and not one
merely Of dsgfee-he embodying dis
tinot psindpls not present in brute
animals. It Is the old question of the
unity OF the human race, viewed from
the ssand.poiut gained by the large
researches of modstn aciance. particu-
larry in.the brA6cbes of ethuology and
arcb@ ,losys and in the light Of tue
specul4fions fot Lsnarck, Darwin,
Hurley snd Speuosr.l The writer's spe-
oisiiy under review aTs esteemed for
their information and capsbility, and
are otherwise selected because their
bias is favorable 60 the monistie view
OF evolution. and tie eyide1n,oss an d
admissons they make which tell
againstjt. can be more safely relied
upon. From the facts hey ran noou noe
and the Judgements expressed on them
With regard 70 speech. morality, reli-
gion. progress aud community OF ma.
tnre, 10 tbs post divesse tribes OF man.
kind. the writer fails tp- fnd ssidence
OF mans existenoe in u brutal or IRA
tional condition. either now OF in the
past. or that any msn now exist less
remote, FROM beasts than from Ahe
highest Individuals of mankind. We
have found. he Gays, as regards Ian:
gucge., not ohly IN essential sgrse ment
amouss. all nsh, but that even the
merely dumb prove BY their gestures
that they are possessed Of the really
important part 81 the faculty. (the Der.
bum nssatals. though accidentally do.
prived OF the poser Of giving isvsrbal
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

10000. cigars. At 50 50 per 100. for
sale at Solomon's.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Kinard 4 Wiley-Clothing. go.
Agnew & Son-Hams and Grist.
r. &c W. O. Swafield-C Clothing, kc.
O. J. Osrroli-Notice.
HOTEL ARRrrALs. JANUARY 25.-
Headrir House L Osborn, Cairo;
w Il Gnion. W r Bell, l. Allen. Bsltt.
more; A Zorn, Louisville; J @ G
Fesster and lady, Rose Hill: J W
Johnson, city; Miss Annie LonerGan,
Mrs N Feaster. Fla; Edward Kain,
Chester; L G Gardiner. J d Radcliffe.
j Cheatham, N Y; + W Taylor. J T
Coleman, q + Coleman, Lyles' Ford.
Mansion House, A LeVall, 3 r
MoGregor. B I Boon. r A Keenan,
city; Robt K,ugslaud, Frog Lpvel;
Miss H T Fsnt. Master Fant. J 3
Proust, Master Orr. Jas L Orr. Ander-
son; ID 8 Mccullough. Honea Path; W
] Roge.s. Prosperity; NJ e Hoilings.
worth. Vs Military Instituts; Thomas
B Jeter. Uoion; A T Coleman, Ridge
6sld; J g Bowers, Newbsrry; b r
Mauldin. q & O r.. 10 $50
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

CrRNs DIR. j. Lndomar, the sur.
geon chiropodist, has arrived and
taken Room No. %, Wheeler House,
where be will only remain few days.
If you have oorns, bunions or bad
nails. he will cure them without pain
or drawing Of blood. IF you have
them, don't fail to give him call; his
charges are moderate.
DRCAsrRo.-The Opera House was
gel! flled. last night, to greet De-
Castro and his troupe. The whole en-
tertainment was OF the highest order
and mirth-p provoking. The dancing
skeleton was highly amusing, and the
staff bell solo excellent. DeCastro's q
ventriloquism, we venture to assert,
cannot be surpassed by any one now
in the profession. The character songs
and filtration duets were heartily ap-
planded, and excel anything of the
kind ever presented to Columbia au-
dienoe. The great Indian box trick
was we'll performed. The nrial sus.
pension, or sleeping in the air, was
performed with great credit to Miss
Fannie. At the conclusion OF the per-
formances. large Numbers of gifts
were distributed to ticket olders,
among which were some valuable pre-.
sents. DeCastro gives q second enter.
tainment this evening. and wo assure
our readers that it is moro than worth
the price of admission.
MIR. McFie, at Solomon's. won the
silver watch. valued at $50.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

but my public duties make it necessary
ior me to be elsewhere tonight, aud I
have time only to send you my hearty
good will Yours. very truly,
D. H. CHAMB ERLAIN.
Judge Carpenter was called upon to
respond, which he did in felicitous
and happy manner-prophesying, and
giving satisfactory reasons for it, a
great future for the so-called "down
trodden State;" complimenting the old
regime and passing lightly over the
shortcomings OF moro recent times;
showing that this State was far ahead
Of the grand old mother of States and
statcsmen-in that the bonded debt of
tho one was nearly treble that of the
other. and that the exports of South
Carolina were about $34, OO0, 900, while
those OF Virginia were only about
SIG, 900. 900. He paid a passing tribute
to Gov. Ohamberlain-but added that
che could speak for himself" The
Judge was warmly applsuded.
B. Scofldnd--'.The land We left,
though dear to the heart Of every
Scotchmau, they are none the less
loyal to the land of their adoption. {"
Song-R. w. SCOTT.
6. The Army and Nauy-"Defenders
Of their country's honor at homo and
abroad: may they in future maintain
the high prestige won in the past !"
Responded to by Capt. .Alligood.
z. Tho Press Faithful sentinels
on the watoh-towers of liberty; may
they never sleep on their posts"
The representatives OF the Clever
which moves the world" having
stepped out. the toast Was drank stand. :.
ing and in silence.
8. Tho Lossies mothers were
lassies. God bless them" Song-John
Janes-"Green Grow the Rashes, o. F"
Among the volanteer toaats were the
following:
The Mechanics of Columbla. Re.
sponded to by Mayor Alexander. Song
by w. r. Soott-"The Shamrock"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-01-26

APPOINTMENTS Trial Justices, Will
liamsburg County-Louis Jacobs, w.
s. Camlin, Samuel T. Cooper. Thomas
r. Grier; Greenville-James B. Sher-
man, T. B. MoBee. VIM. B. Johnston;
Pickens-E. 81. Barton, j. B. Clayton,
Lemnel Thomas. @. L. Hollingsworth,
Nathaniel Lynch. Jury Commissioner,
Greenville. Wilson Cook: County
Treasurer. Lsurens, j. B. Fowler;
Auditor, Lsurens, Cullen Lark; Com
missioner of Pilossge. port of CHARLES.
ton, George F. Tresentt, Dice H.
Prince, removed; Commissioner Of
Pilotage. port of Beaufort, j. O. Rioh-
mond, Uice Captain Trevett. removed.
Notaries Public, Greenville-W. L.
Wait; Spartanburg-P. L. Henry. g.
W. Nichols, j. W. Wood; York-Wm.
B. Williams. Removals JUS
tees. Pickens, Luke J. Ariel, d. O.
Freeman, George W. Burroughs.
Resignstiona acoepted-Trial Justices.
Greenville, II. p. Johnson, Solomon
Jones; Piokens, j. j. Herd.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27
Impeachment of Judge Trimbie.

There is no telling to what length
ignorance, impudence md hatred com.
biucd will 60 when invested with q
little authority. The history of the
arrest by the scoundrel Seyle of a
number of the citizens of Homer, the
issuing Of writ Of habeas corpus by
Judge TrimLle, the contempt with
which it was treated by Seyle, his
arrest and release by rascaIly ruse,
is familiar to oil. For fcarlessly dis
charging his duty in this matter Judge
Trimble has had articles of .impeach-
mcnt preferred against him by the
rab5le that claims to he the Lcgisla-
ture Of Louisiana, but who would
more ftly grace the interior of state
prison than legislative hall
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27
The Conservative Com mite e
and Gov MCI,nrY.

Washington, Feb. ~ In repy to card
published in the New Orleans papers by Ger.
tain prominent citizens in relation to the con.
servativcs in Washing, n. stating that Gov.
McEnry had lost the confidence of the peo-
pie Of Louisiana. the Conser vative Committee
here desire to stale that they have at no
time. either directly or indirectly, individually
or collectively. in any manner expressed any
such opinion, but have RETAINED from treat.
Ing in relation to the questions Of 1872, ex-
ccpt in so far as compelled to do in the
Wheeler propositions, and now declare that
lad any su,:h opinion been expressed in their
hearing or within their knowledge, they
should not have hesitated TO promptly deny
and correct the same as unfounded in truth.
In relation to this matter Several
citizens telegrapbed to Washington
on Monday night truth which we
heartily endorse, that Gov. McEnry,
instead of losing is gaining strength
with the people. They will forever
condemn any course that ignores the
Obligation Of the people to him.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27

Speculation, inflated currency
boarding evarice. neglect Of the
branches of industry that insure real
prosperity and the resultant prices oil
every necessity. with corruption,
venality and proaigacy among officials
and the general decentralization OF
society, which is ever the precursor OF
national decay. are all bearing their
bitter but legitimate fruits. The in
crease of crime and pauperism is fear-
full to contemplate, and the wisest
seer of the age cannot tell where it
will end or how much worse it can
grow.
1t is stated. and We presume upon
good authority, that paupcrism,
wretched want, human misery and
crime exceed anything of the kind
ever before known in the city Of New
York-the great metropolis and
emporium Of America. and consequent
ly representative, as it were, Of the
whole country.
New Orleans presents the same
wretcbed picture; and even Iicks-
burg, Of which Ne are q suburb as it
were is probably unable to wholly
relieve the sufferings Of its own
destitute inhabitants, Notwithstanding
the benevolence Of as generous peo-
pie as ever lived. And what mikes
it still more distressing, il that we
who are not in actual want are so
nearly SO as to render US powerless to
relieve the distressed, whose walls
pierce our hearts to the very quick.
Reader, il you have anything to
spare. remember the poor. aud do not
waste it in rtotous living. but share it
with them, and secure the blessing o:
God, who has promised ~ increase
your store fOurfold.
God only knows whether the end
Of this is fur or near; but let US, as
people, humble ourselves before Him,
repent Of our great sins and ask Him
to bless US with an abundant harvest.
that our land may once more rejoice
and our manila lice
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27
Strange But True!

The TOOnG Qua Cucumber
grows to weigh ~ pounds each and find quail
lily. Is cts. per seed; 10 seeds. 81. Snake
Cucumber grows fioin . to feet long and
coils like snake. 30 cts. per paper. Per.
sian Watermelon. Very superior
and keeps perfectly fresh and s,r,ef through.
o" me ~,mfer 2'rts PR paper. Straw.
berry Watermelon, finest in cuItiva.
ton; ~ prizes; lOci-. per paper. Japan
Rssd1sh. Polls feet long. and delicious.
l3cts. paper. Mammoth Cabbage,
Heads weigh from ~ to 81 pounds each
tender and sweet; lOcts per paper Con.
querOr Tomato, ten days earlier than
any other variety; 25c,s per paper.
Japan Peas-2OO bushels per acre
or common land une9ualc,l for stock or
table use grows on an upright stalk l5cts.
per paper 5)cts per pint, SUcts per quart.
ChufaS-Furnish grazing all summer
and food for yourself all winter; fine for poul.
try, and lattens more hogs than ten times
the area in corn; $50 bushels per screa of
poorest land. licts. per paper, IOcts. per
pint. 7Octs. per qnart, $40 per bushel.
No Hunlbug.-We have certificates
to prove all these CLAIMS.
Rose Slips-Wi,h good roots, Of any
variety the purchaser may choose At 4 for
5Octs., for 81. 20 for s., zoos
Also, potato, cabbage and other plants q,
low rates.
Seeds and roses by mail post paid.
Send for our free catalogue giving full list,
descriptions and festinonials from those mho
Aare grocn the ADORE seeds. Address,
SOUTHERN SEED & PLANT co.
Gallat,n. Tenn.
LIZ MEscHAcEBE says Of US: Their rare
and Prodigious vegetables elicit the admira.
ton Of all who have the COOL fortune to vi.i,
their celebrated gardens At GaIlstin.
feb27.lm.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27

1t was inconsitten, with the practice
Of the Kellogg rabblc to eApel the
obstreperous Bill Ward from the
House because be was a Llackyuard.
Where else could be End more con.
genial spirits? But perhaps they
were afraid be would hurt some Of
tbsm. lie was all right until he Of.
tended some Of that crowd, and then
they condemn his course and accuse
him of the responsibility for the Col.
fax slaughter:
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27

Obviously, the secret OF oil tins dir. Ionic
and polaver over the aPpr'priaton bill is the
convriinn among Sherhian's Legislator. tina,
they must place the money intended for their
mileage and per diem beyond the co,.,rol and
manipulation Of Clinton. IL il q .ixuiticxu,
admission IN the part of these gentlemen
'lsAt they cannot consusunate their measure.
f RETURN, ~ least such rs affect the Auditor !.
intarcsis in any why. 80 lung Is Clinton la.
the dispensing VI their pay. II is, in fact M
ndmission 'L"t the my in question is a ,rifl-
drarer "a 'heir icyisIr,ive souls than the
petfor'nsnrs T what they evidently feel To
lie their iuiy. Nevertheless these ar,Ic..
innocenfs confess tar snfi impeachment with
sch genuine and un,ii-guised sincerity tia,
""c is moved ID wish them ron .oyass in
their adventure. Dusb,les. there will 6e no
greater result ti,an the withdrawal Of per.
quisites frnsn n,se quarter aud the increase Of
perqWt.iies in anssl,sr. There 10 something.
h"wsves, 10 lie said in its favor m the scor~
1T distributing currency among the ma ses
aud Ia that extent il 10 easy 70 bessow our
Psef.rence.-(Pr~y""e.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27
Consumption CURED.

To The Editor Of Kirkland Beacon,
ESTEEMED FaIExD:
Will you please inform your readers tina,
l have a positive
CURE FOR CONSUMPTION
and all disorders Of the Throat and Lungs,
and, that 10y its use in my practice, have
cured hundreds Of cases, and will give
81, 900 90
f"r n case it will not benefit. Indeed, 70
.tr's'g is NV faith, will send Sample, free,
to amy sufferer addressing me.
Please show this letter to any ono you may
know who is s,firrin. from these diseases.
and obli.e,
Faithfully, Yonrs,
DIR. T.. f. BURT.
fe'f!7-ly] ca WILLIAM ST. Ner Turk.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27

Pincbback has been baffled and buf.
fetted about by those to whom be has
lent himself willing tool, until we
should presume he had become thor.
ougbly disgusied il be has not more
patience and less sense than We give
hun credit for. lie has certainly
learned by this time that the Radical
Senators are unwilling to admit him
- 40 associate 10 their ball, and their
negro equality protcstatious are not
30 sincere after all.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27

1t is very little consolation, we pre-.
eume. TO Pinchback to be informed by
his Radical friends, that the motion
to seat him in the Senate was tabled
o. kind of chcckmaic to the Deme-
Gratis. who were working to stave of
the appropriation bill; though for
anght We know be may relish such
chat. We have never been in the
Senate, and hence We cannot see how
the fnil0re to seat Pinchback is to
eject the passage ii the appropriation
Lill.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27
Report Of Congressional Com.

A Washington telegram Of the 23d
says: The Louisiana special CON-
mittee have reported resolutions
unanimously condemning the Return
ing Board, and by u majority of four
to three, recommending the Louisiana
Honse of Representatives to take i'm
mediate steps to remedy the injustice
and to place the persons rightfully
entitled to their seats; also recon-
mending the recognition Of Kellogg
till the termination Of his term of
Office. Ordered printed.
The committee on Alabama affairs
also made report.
g. +. Ioar, of Massachusetts,,
Chairman Of the special committee on
Louisiana affairs, made q report,
closing With the following resolution :
Whereas, Both branches of the
Legislature of Louisiana have request
cd select committee of the House
to investigate the circumstances at
tending the election and returns there
of in that State for the year 1874;
and
Whereas, Said Committee has
unanimously reported that the X. turn
ing Board Of that State iu canvassing
and compiling said returns aud pro-
mitigating the results wrongfulIy ap-
piled an erroneous rule OF law, by
reason whereof persons were awarded
in the House of Representatives seats
to which they were not entitled, and
persons entitled to seats were deprived
Uf them;
Resolved, Tia, it is recommended to
the House of Representatives in
Louisiana to take immediate steps to
remedy said injustice, aud to seat the
PERSONS lawfully entitled to their
seats.
l;csulvrd, That WIN. T.. Kellogg
be recognized as Governor of the
State of Louisiana until the end of
bis term Of Office expires by Limitation
Of the Constitution Of the State.
The majority and minority reports
were ordered published.
The result. Of colloquy between
the members as to which was the ma
jority report and which was the minor
ity, It may be stated that all the mem.
bers Of the committee report against
the action of the Returning Board !;
that Messrs. Foster. Phelps, Potter
and Marshall unite in majority report
that there was no general intimidation
in the State. but free and fair cleo
ton, which resulted in favor of the
Conservatives, who were deprived of
the results BY the wrongful action of
abe Returning Board. Messrs. IIoar,
Wheeler and Frye unite in the minori
~ report, and Foster assents with
Ioar, Wheeler and Frye to compro
mise recognizing Kellogg as Governor,
and giving q majority in the House to
the Conservative delegates.
Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-02-27

We are truly gratified that the long
contest for the Scnatorship in West
Virginia has eliminated, as it did
Wednesday in the election of as good
and true man as Allen I. Caperton,
of Charleston. Mr.. Caperton is too
well known in Old Virginia to require
any history from US. In the Councils
of Virginia before and during the war,
be was known as one of Der best and
brightest Virginia Sentinel.