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.lilli iiiiiiiimiiii.il, II, i hyx, WAsirmoTOK; Maren l^^ff-?t^ry Ha? milton Fish hat arriveOT '3wv iaHiisfiW confirmation of Longstreet; and Casey^is considered certain. . '][ ' \\ J"."]*".. Ia tile. Senate, a number of potttioua re? moving disabilities were presontod. Willey, of West Virginia, said the old Virginia offices oould not be filled without further legislation. The following finally passed; Be it resolved by the Senate and Honse of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. That tho removal from civil offices in the Provisional Government of Virgiuia, provided for in the joint resolntion to which this joint reso? lution is amendatory, shall not be mado till thirty days from and after the passage of this joint resolution. In the Senate, Sherman introduced a re? solution authorizing tho recogniziug of Cuban independence. Referred to the Com? mittee on Foreign Relations. The bill re? organizing the^havy passed. The tenure of office bill was resumed and discussed to adjournment, without action. The Presi? dent has nominated several naval officers for confirmation. In the Honse, Holman, of Indiana, in? troduced a bill dividing Texas into three .States. Referred to the Reconstruction Committee. Dawes introduced a resolu? tion regulating compensation for contest? ants. The Honse is considering thc appoint? ment of ' a joint oommittee to inquire re? garding tho imprisonment of Americans in Paraguay. The Reconstruction Committee had nu informal meeting this morning, but did nothing. Tho Election Committee resolved to report first oh prima facia rights to seats of members from Georgia and Louisiana under Bullock's and Warmouth's certifi? cates. " Mr. Johnson departs on Thursday. Secretary Fish has assumed the State De? partment. There was % full and prolonged Cabinet meeting to-dnv. Sew? ltemt. SAN FRANCISCO, March 1G. -Indian trou? bles have occurred in Humboldt County, owing to a plowman having shot an Indian. The troubles in Arizona are increasing. Them have been numerous murders, and tho people aro becoming exasperated; ex? termination is suggested, commeucing with tho Indians on the reservations. NEW YOBK, March 16.-The Evening Mail has Cuban advices, via Nassau, which state that General Cisco was repulsed threo times, with heavy loss, while on bis way to raise the seige of Puerto Principe, 'lhat city is still besoiged, if not captured. Tho Chauncey has arrived aud brings in? telligence of the sinking of the steamer Santiago, from Valparaiso for Liverpool, in the Straits of Magellan. Two sailors sud a child were lost. Earthquakes continue along tho Peruvian coast. The yellow fever still prevails in Peru. GALVESTON, March 16.-The Brownsville RancJiero, of the 7th, states that nows had been received of t ho defeat of Vargas, who, in his blindness and oourage, dared attack Martinez's positions at Sanz. After a com? bat of two hours, Vargas shamefully re? treated into the woods, leaving the field covered with dead. General Corte?as pur? sued Vargas into the woods, aud it is be? lieved he has been completely defeated. Tho State of Taraaulipns will now enjoy peace, security and order, which has been so long interrupted. Governor Bust amen te entered San Luis Potosi on the 13th ultimo, amidst great rejoicings. CHARLESTON, March 16.-Arrived-steam? ers Manhattan, New York; J. W. Evermau, Philadelphia; Marion, Baltimore; schooner A. D. Scull, New York. Off the port-bark David McLutt, from Liverpool. Sailed steamer Charleston, New York. FINANCIAL AN I) COJIAIBKCIAL. COLUMBIA, March 16.-Sales of cotton to? day about 100 bales-middling 26.V?. NEW YORK, March 16-Noon.-Stocks firm but dull. Money steady, ut 7. Ex? change 8%. Gold 31%. Flour dull, and 5@10o. lower. Wheat steady for spring; duli and heavy for winter. Pork steady new mess 31.25@31.40. Steam lard quiet barrels 18W@18% Cotton a shade lower, at 28??@28??. 7 P. M.--Cotton a shade lower, with sales of 1,800 bales, at 28@28><; closing little more steady. Flour dull-State superfine 5.35@5.86; common to fair Southern 6.30(g) 6.70. Wheat-winter heavy; amber dull, at 65; white 85. Corn lc. lower. Pork firmer-new 31.25. Whiskey quiet, at 95. Rice quiet. Sugar steady; other groceries dull. Gold 315?. BALTIMORE, March 17.-Cotton nominal. Flour very dull. Wheat almost unsaleable. Corn lower-white 82?83; yellow 87(>;89. CINCINNATI, March 16.-Whiskey droop? ing, at 90@99. Mess pork 32.00. Bacon firm-shoulders 14H: clear sides 17'.;. Lard 19. NEW ORLEANS, March 16.-Cotton market declined-middlings 27??; sales 2,500 bales; receipts 3,412; exports 1,511. Gold 32V,. Flour dull-superfine 6.25; double 0.60; treble 7.00. Corn firm, at 80. Pork firmer, at 33.00. Bacon in good demand and ad? vanced-14^. Sugar 14 V?. Molasses dull prime 70@75. Whiskey deposed-West? ern rectified 92 !?. Coffee nominal-fair 15(31153.-;; prime 17%. MOHILE, March ?6.-Cottoo market flat; sales 250 bales-low middlings 26".< ; receipts 584. SAVANNAH, March 16.-Cotton quiet but steady-middlings 271., ; sales 1,000 bales; receipts 254. CHARLESTON, March 16.-Cotton quiet; sales 120 bales-middlings 27:*;; receipts 578. LONDON, March 16-3 P. M.- Consols 927,. Bonds 83%. Thus far in his appointments to Cabinet and other positions, General Grant has manifested a great want of appreciation for those who have done most for him. His colored brethren have been entirely ig? nored, which is decidedly uncharitable, when we remember that they made Grant President. Tho Atlanta New Ki-n is evidently ex? pecting a foreign war. It declares that "President Grant will cure all our domestic troubles by a big outside move, which will, nt tho proper time, be brought to tho sur? face," and it advises every budy to "wait for the wagon." The Court House at Ringwood, West Virginia, was destroyed by fire on Monday morning. Tho clerk's and recorder's office, with the records of nearly half a century, were also consumed. Tho Journal, which was published iu tho building, lost all its material. Mr. J. J3. Gough, au old citizen of Jasper County, Miss., was killed on tho 2d instant by tho bursting of his mill rocks, while grinding. A Mr. Andrews was very badly injnred nt the sume time. Duriug a severe gale at Glasgow, Februa? ry 14, a chimney, 18'.) feet high, fell to tho ground, completely buryiug a bouse and killing five women, a man sud two children, who were in bed at thc time. The United States Marshal at Atlanta, Ga., together with $50j?00 in publie funds, has been missing for ten days. Myste? rious. The Spanish Cortea was lately frightened by the discovery of a Guy Fawkes plot to blow it up. Tho Boston Post says "Greeley would rather the ballet girls would have nu clothes at all." How did it fiud that out? EXCEL S X O ZR. . Prompt, CheaD and Accurate. THE PHOENIX Book. -I >.> ?i;..i v .vspan*' pow? r Press PJl.flTI.U ESTABLISH M EXT! Maia Street, above Taylor, COLI'MOIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE proprietor has recently made EXTENSI VE AUDITIONS to his former large stock of material Type, Presses, Colored Inks. Paper, Cards, etc., introducing the LATEST STYLES, and is fully prepared to undertake anv and < vi rv thing in tho PLAIN and FANCY PRINTING X>INE, From a Carte Visiteinn massive volumeora thirty feet Poster. The following arc tho inducements: Prices are Lowei tm?M any other establishment Ip this Stair, ir even Nen York. Pamphlets. Circular?. ?bli Heads. Briefs, Ball Tickets. ^7 invitations, Dray "Tickets, ltooeipts, Programme-. ^??fc? fland-buls, Letter H>r>.d-<. vVSSESr Posters, Cbocko, '^gg^^igfefr Itlunks, Drafts, "-HOfl Labels, Wedding. Visiting and Busiut-.-.? C.mla, Ac., Ac, of all style.-, and sizes: in fact, Any and Every Description of Printing! rn one, two. threo Colore and Bronso, promptly attended to. JULIAN A. SELBY. Proprietor. ?pg ^ ^ j^-^ jj* m< > Lessee and MantM^C^r^Wfe^BtotSTON. KET"RN of tho Favorites! For ? few Nights Which has everywhere attracted uniyvraal.appro? bation and be*u. patronized., by RH th? beaatt:*t>0 fashiou. Special attraction. Tor ladle*.. Fashion ablo amusomont OT thc Southern cities! Great Dramatic Sensational Commencing Wednesday Evening, March 17, 1869. Special Performance of Maggie Mitchell's In? comparable 3 Act Plav, from George Sand, "FAN? CHON," the Cricket. Doors opon at half-past G. Pei t' irma?co at half pant 7. Armed Chairs and Reserved Seats, in front, !or ladies and gentlemen, $1.00. Separate Rack Seats for gentleineu, unaccompa? nied by ladies, 75 cents. Separate Seats set apart for ail colored people, 75 cents. To avoid thc rush, seats can bo secured each day at Bryan A McCartcr's Rookstoro, Main stroct, whore arrangement of neats and diagram of hall eau bo inspected at leisuro. Season positively for a faw nights only. . March 17_ SKIFF & GAYLORD'S MINSTRELS AND BRASS BAND Will Appear Saturday, March 20. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY: AT JANNEY'S HALL! THE largest organization now in existence. Four Opera Coniediautt; the Magnificent Quar? tette; Andv McKee, tho Groat Song and Danco Man; the Grand Tripple Clog Dance. Tho Won? derful Panthooptipionica description of the fol-1 lowing bcautifnl scenes: CITY OF BETHLEHEM: Birth-place of Christ; Mount Calvary and tho < 'rucitixinn; burial Place of Loni Byron; Napoleon Reviewing hid Arm> : Napoleon an Exile at St. Helena: Soldier's Dream of Home; ' Ship at Sea; storm Arises; Thunder, Lightning and the Wreck. Forming TWO CHEAT SHOWS LY ONE. PBICE OF ADMISSION, .... ii.oo Children, - 50 Lo\V GAYLORD, Manager. JOE OATi.onn. General Agent. March 17 1 JA?NEY'S HALL! TWO X I G H TS O N L Y! MONDAY AND TUESDAY-March 22-'23. THE ORIGINAL PEAK FAMILY I SWISS BELL RINGERS ! AND the Celebrated "BERGER FAMILY," Vo- ! calista, Harpist?, and Violinist*, assisted bv MR. SOL. SMITH RUSSELL, thc talented facia'l delineator. Everything new, brilliant, and at? tractive. The Largest Company of Bell Ringers in the World ! A Completo Set of One Ulindi, il mu? T\v< nt y Pun- foin il Bellst 7Vo Grand Double Action Erard Harps.' A "Staff" of Pure Sitter Bells! A Magnificent Siloer Cornet Band! Cards of Admission, .... fl.00 Reservod seats may bo obtaind at Bryan A McCarter's Bookstore, without extra charge. March 17 0 JV. \Y. FOWLER. Busiuens Agent. DRY Gr O ODS . 1869. SPRING 1869. ^y7"E beg to advertise to the public our STOCK OF GOOD? -all fresh and new -for this .-pring trade. Thc Stock cousista of $160,000 IN DRY GOODS, Which wc oITcr as cheap as any hou.se South of I New York, and as to VARIETY, RICHNESS ANO ELEGANCE, we are at the head. Nothing be? longing to a FIRST-CLASS DRY GOODS HOUSE, Ts wanting. Our Wholesale Department IS FULL Prices as LOWand terms as GOOD as any Southern maiket. March 10 3nio R. C. SHIVER. HS" Winnsboro News, Newberry Herald, Cam? den Journal, Greenville Mountaineer, and Enter? prise, will copy once, and forward bills immedi? ately. Bloomsdale Garden Seeds-Grown by David Landreth. rilHE unexampled demand, and increasing repu X tation, ot' Landrcth's SEEDS, attests their superiority over all other kinds. Years have m'led up a long lino of testimonials in favor of his Seeds, as being always reliable and of war? ranted quality. The subscribers bavo a full lino of Seeds, for ?"ale wholesale and retail. Jan 13 + FISHER A HEINITSH, Druggist*. Garden Seeds. IIHORBURX'S SEEDS-full assortment. These . seeds have been for nearly a century boforo the public, and require commendation "from no one. For sale by GEO. SYMMERS. JOHN T. SLOAN, JR,, Attorney at I.ow and Solicitor In Equity, WILL PRACTICE in all Courts of tho Statf and United States. OOico: Columbia, S. C. Personal attontion given to tho collection of claims, and returns promptly made. March 9 12* mwo or three good Dining-Boom SERVANTS. X Apply at once, at the March 14 8_"NIOKEBBON HQ?8E." Corn at $1.25 per Bushel. 1AAA BUSHELS Prime CORM, at $1.25 m\J)\Jf \_/ per Bushel at retail, and to order at very reduces prices, by cardoad. For sale bv March 16 ^ - ? .'. jL ? T, B. AQNEW. Corn at Retail Prion. 1f\r\C\ BUSB,rgPBJ?E \YH1TE COBN, . V/V/V^f just reoclvcd and for sale at re? duced pri?es. Orders taken for Corn by -tfce oar load at lower rates than can be furnished by any other honst.? _ J. ATA K. AQ?N?W. Floor has Declined ? COUNTRY FLOUB $5.50 to 15.75 per bag, Western Flour $3.75 to $7.00 " " March G FISHER, LOWRANCE A FISHER. Corn ! Corn ! ! Corn ! ! ! 1/^/\r\ BUSHELS Primo Tennessee CORN, . \J\ i\J on hand and for salo iow, bv March 12 J. k T. R. A?HV'EW. Self-Raising Flour. PT BARREIS Hocker's Self-Baieing FLOUR, .Jv/ just received and for sale ljw, hv tho bar? rel and at retail, by J. A T. It. AGNEW. Stolen FROM the subscriber, a large YELLOW OX, branded with large "B" ou tho hind quarters. Said Ox is in tine condition, and will weigh 800 or DOO pounds, net. Twenty-five dollars will be paid for tho recovery of tho ox, with proof to convict tho thief. JESSE G. LYE LS, Mardi 12 G* Columbia. Notice. . OFFICE GLEBE OK TUE MAUKET, COLUMBIA, March 13, iso'.?. THE BEEF MARKET will be closed at 9 A. M., instead of ll A. M., whilst tho Market House is undergoing repairs. 8. L. DEVEAUX, MarciiJ4 4_ Clerk of thc Market. WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELBTT HAVT.NO ESTABLISHED myself a few doors below tho Pluvnix. Office, in Rawls' _lMnsic Storo, I will keep constantly on hand T^ood stock of WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWELRY AND SPECTACLES, and respectfully solicit share of publie patronage. REPAIRING,of all kinds, done reasonably and at short notice. GEO. BRUNS. Mandi l l Imo New Goods! New Goods! ix Great Variety, FOR Spring and Summer, AT EINARD' S March 14 NEW STOCK OF GOODS. fT^HE undersigned, having returned from New X York, takes the pleasure ot informing bis j customers and the public generally, that he has ! now on hand, a well-selected Stock of S P B IN Q A ND SU M M E ll O O ODS, Viz: French, English ami GermanCASSIMERES, FRENCH CLOTHS, Ac. P. S.-By strict attention to business, he hopes to receive the same liberal share of patronage extended to bim heretofore. Call and examine for Yourself. J. F. EISENMANN. March 12 Corn Whiskey. rr BR LS. NORTH CAROLINA COHN WHISKEY, f} of superior qnalitv. on consignment and for sale low, by the barrel. _E. A fl. D. HOPE. Borneo Bagging. 6BALES Superior COTTON BAGGING. 50 coils Greonleaf and Manilla Rope For sale low by E. A fl O. HOPE. Billiard Tables for Sale. TWO fine BILLIARD TARLKS, .a complete order, Marble and ?Slate Bedding, with Balls, Cues and Counters incluiled. Sharp A Griffith's make. Will be sold low. Call at Dec 13 G. DIERCK S. Notice. PARTIES wanting THRESHING MACHINES, REAPERS, &e., will do well to make their ordors and inquirios at ouce. Trices from $50 to ?500, at Factory. March ll FISHER. LOWRANCE A FISHER Iron. SWEDES IRON, li, I4. 2, 2\. 3, 3;, ?, G, 7. 10 tu. Band Iron, English Iron, Hoopiron, Sheet Iron, 2,000 Roos, of all kinds, 200 Pairs Trace Chains. March G FISHER. LOWRANCE A FISHER. City Taxes. CITY COUPONS, receivable for Citv Taxes, for salo by GREGG. PALMER A CO. Notice. CITV CLERK'S OFFICE, COLUMBIA, March ihf>'.?. IN accordance with a resolution passed by the City Council, the period for the removal of the cross signs on tho streets of tho city has boon extended to tho lSth instant. Maroh 10 7 J. S. McMAHON, City Clerk. Fresh Supplies. DUTCH HERRINGS, FRESH COUNTRY AN?MOUNTAIN BUTTER, Pink-Eyo and Peach-Blow Planting Potatoes, Fine Goshen CHEESE, At G. DIERCKS. Jan 23 At thc Sigu of the Watch. jpARKERS BREECH-LOADING DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN The latest, beat and cheapest made. Uses any ammunition. Prices, complete, $70 Ot) to $'.'5 00. Address W. H. GIBRF.H, Columbia, Or BISSE LL A CO., Charleston. Feb 20 imo DENTISTRY DR. D. L. BOOZER, grateful for ?he liberal patronage ho has received from the citizens of this city ami tho surrounding District, (luring tho paa| year, respectfully announces that he now permanently cstabliBhos himself in Columbia. All operations on tho natural Teeth faithfully per? formed. ARTIFICIAL CASES, iq every approved method, carefullv and satisfactorily executed anu ng which he would call special attention to that known as Reynold*' Patent; and of his suc? c?s? in constructing Artificial Cases by this beau? tiful *nd durable prjcess.be is enabled, with con? fidence, to> . rtrt*er to-liia patients ?nd ?0 tho patentee. Office on Main street, over First Na , tional Bank. Jan 8 dY D. C. PEIXOTTO ft BON. THIS (Wednesday) MORNING, the 17th.Jost., at 10 o'clock, In front of oar Auction Store, with? out reserve, we will sell: 30 BBLS. Pink-Eye POTATOES, 10 " Molasses, 25 " Family Flour, 40 Boxes Raisin?, 0 Bbls. Bourbou Whiskey, 20 Tubs Lard, 5 Cases D. S. Shoulders, 10 " Hams, 10 ?' D. S. Sides, 5 Rbis. Unbagged Hams, 30 Boxes Cheese, 25 Bags Rio Coffee, 10 Boxes Family Soap, 5,000 Good Segars, Ac, ?c. Conditions cash. March 17 Assignee's Sale of Books, Stationery and Fancy Goods. JACOB LEVIN, AUCTIONEER. ON TUESDAY, 23d instant, at 10 o'olock, I will soil, at tho store recently occupied by P. B. Glass, on Plain struct, near Main, the entire stock of BOOKS. STATIONERY, Ac., belonging to tho Bankrupt Estate of P. B. Glass. TERMS or SALE : Cash in United States oar jncy. Marou 13 14f D. B. MILLER, Assignee. Auction Sale of Government Property. D. C. PEIXOTTO A SON, AUCTIONEERS. ~\T7TLL bo sold, at public auction, on THURS YV DAY, 18th of Marob, at 12 o'clook M., at the Quai term aster's Store House, in rear of tho Campus: 5 HORSES, 20 MULES, 6 ARMY WAGONS, 1 LOT GRAIN 8AOK8, . And oilier publie property. Sold on account of removal of troops from this post. THUMS-Cash m United States currency. E. B. GIBBS, March 5 Lieut. 8th Inf., A. A. Q. M. Seduced Prices. 9TIERCE8 Genuine Davis, Jr., "Diamond" HAMS, in aud to arrive, for salo at 23 oents per pound, by C. H. BALDWIN, March 17 __8 C. D. Eberhardt, Merchant Tailor, -ft WOULD respectfully inform his customers Tba ami tho public generally, that ho has now [wlon baud a well solectud Stock ol Miring and Hil.Summer GOODS, of the latost stylo. March 17 Cast Iron Wanted. CHARLOTTE ANO SOUTH CAROLINA R. lt. SHOPS, COLUMBIA, S. C., March 10,1869. IMUS Company will pay $1 per 100 pounds, for . old CAST IRON, delivered in lots of 100 lbs. or more, at thoir Workshops in Columbia, or te its agents along the line of road. March 17 {Imo T. D. KLINE. M. M. Corn Whkkey. 3BBLS. Pure North Carolina (Lonorgan Distil? lery) CORN WHISKEY, recommended, spe? cially, for medical purpoBOs, for salo at March 17 1 P. CANTWELL'S, Main street. BACON! BACON! CLEAR RIB SIDES, SHOULDERS, BREAKFAST STRIPS. DRY SALTED BACON, OF ALL KINDS. 300 BBLS. FLOUR, 20 BARRELS MOLASSES, Which we offor at oxtromoly low priies. D C. PEIXOITO A SON, March 14 Commission Morchants. SPRING GOODS. CLOTHING. jg HATS. GENTS* FURNISHING GOODS. Cassimeres. ARE RECEIVING THE LARGEST AND best selected stock of tho above gooda ever brought to this oily, bought low for cash, and will bo sold at a small advance. In CLOTHING, wo have everything from planta? tion wear to One French Oaseimere-all equally well made. Tn nATS, all tho new Spring etyles. Alpine, Ve? locipede, General Prim, and new style Silk Hats. Country dealers would do well to examine our stock beforo going further. R. ft W C. 8WAFE1EL?. March 10