The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-07-06

streets, and thence to the homes of
the Il lies. ff.
Messrs. Fielding, Flynn, Green,
Janpey, P. 81. Joyner, Stark, Taylor
and Workmanwere complimented by
the arbiters for excellent riding.
Capt. Thomas Taylor, Messrs. D. B.
DeSaussure and James S. Mayrant
filed this delicate position, and their
verdict gave universal satisfaction.
A heavy shower came on during the
sports, which had the effect of dis
persing a portion of the crowd, but
the majority stuck it out bravely.
The track was sometimes encroached
upon by the crowd, bnt fortunately
no accident occurred. The whole
affair was to have been closed with q
dance; but, owing to unavoidable
circumstances, it was postponed
At the conclusion of the tilt, there
was contest between the "Harum
Scarum Knight" VIM. Casson-and
the "Knight Of the Green Branch"-
Robert Blakeley-mounted on steeds
that would have done credit to Don
Quixotte and Sancho Panza. Their
efforts to carry off three barrel hoops
in lieu of rings afforded considerable
amusement.
TROTT-TN-T. Ylrrrr y>-r, e,I,pr-,, ?, c,,1,
at 5 o'clock, there was q trotting
match at tue race course, participated
in by horses belonging te citizens of
Columbia. This match, be it under
stood, was only intended to furnish
little sport to the friends of the
owners of the nags. Small sums had
been put up rs prizes, and nominal
price charged for entrees. We omit
the proper names of the owners, and
will designate them as We proprietor
of ye hotel, ye butcher, ye dry goods
and ye grocer. Ye dry goods animal
came out ahead in each heat, but the
Judges decided that he was allowed
too much run for fair trotting.
His owner was satisfied, declaring
that he was determined to be ahead
of the procession and he was. Ye
butcher was withdrawn. Ye grocer,
Notwithstanding many good points,
was beaten by ye hotel proprietor.
"Clodhopper" was the winners name.
The time was not the best, and we
therefore omit mentioning it.
Next was scrub race, in which a
nag belonging to one of the "Knights"
of the morning "came within an
ace" of winning; but one of his op-
ponents, with horse belonging to
relative OF n Columbia physician,
struck piece of hard ground, and
passed the score by foot. Another
scrub was made up. but the knight
was again unfortunate, the s'butcher's
nag" ibeing the winner. Of course,
on the road home, there were any
number of private matches, but as
there was no purse, the winners
neglected to report the result: and of
course the defeated ones kept quiet.
THE ISvIsIBLEs.
AT late hour in the afternoon. n
motley assemblage of white and CO.
lored individuals-the former black
ened and the latter whitened- -parad-
ed the streets, followed by an
immense throng. The dresses were
uncouth in the extreme, and as
consequence afforded nll the more
sport.
UNION REPUBLICAN MEETING.
At s o'clock, according to preyiops
notice, number Of persons assem-
bled on the Arsenal Hill, and, pre-
ceded by band of music, marched
through the principal streets to the
vacant square on Plain street, East
OF Nickerson's Hotel. The following
societies were represented: "Union
League Association, ''Refulgent So
ciety," Mechanics Association"
"Sons OF Honor" "Yonng Union
Society" and Friendly Union" A
platform had been erected, but it