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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-07-12

MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. post
office open during the week from 81
a. m. to p. m. On Sundays, from
4 to 5 p. m.
The Charleston and Western mails
are open for delivery at ~ p. M, and
close at So p. m. Charleston night
mail open 81 a. M, close ~ p. m.
Northern-Open for delivery at
81 a. M, closes at 2.45 p. m.
Greenville-Open for delivery 81
p. M, closes at 81 p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
Tho 1Iaiden's Peril.

Lieutenant Shoch, of the Dutch East In
dia army, was on march with small de-
tachment of troops and coolies, on the
southern coast Of Borneo. He had en-
camped, on one occasion, during the noon
day heat on the banks of one of the small
tributaries of the Bangarmassin. The lieu
tenant had with him his domestic establish
ment, which inclnded his daughter
playful and interesting little girl of the age
of thirteen. ~ srt
One day, while wandering in the Jungle,
beyond the prescribed limits of the camp.
and having, from the oppressive heat,
loosened her garments and thrown them off
almost to nudity, the beauty of her person
excited the notice of an orang-outang, who
sprang upon her and carried her off. Her
piercing screams rang through the forest
to the ears Of her doing protectors, and
reused every man in camp. The swift,
bare-footed coolies were foremost in pur-
suit; and now the cry rings in the agonizcd
fathers ears that his daughter is devoured
by a bianstang again, that an orang-ou-
tang has carried her off. He rpshes, half
frenzied, With the whole company, to the
thicket WHENCE the screams proceeded and
there among the topmost limbs of an en-
ormous bayan, the father beheld his daugh-
ter, naked, bleeding. and struggling in the
grasp of q powerful orang-outang, which
held her tightly, yet easily with one arm,
while he sprang lightly from limb to limb,
as if wholly unencumbered. Il was in
vain to think Of shooting the monster, SO
agile was he. The Dyak coolies knowing
the habits of the orang-outang, and know
ing that he will always plunge into the
nearest stream when hard pressed, began
a system Of operations to drive him into
the water. They set up q great shout,
throwing missiles of all kinds, and agita-
| ting the underbrush, while some proceed
ed to ascend the tree. BY the redoubled
exertions of the whole company, the mon
ster was driven TOWARD the water, yet still
holding tightly TO the poor girl.
| At last the monster and bis victim were
seen on an outstretching limb overhanging
the stream !; the coolies, who are among the
expertest swimmers in the world, immedi-
ately lined the banks !; the soldiers contin-
ued the outcries and throwing of missiles.
He clasped his prize more tightly, took a
| survey Of the water, aad of his upward
gazing enemies. and then leaped into the
flood below, He had hardly touched the
water. ere fifty resolute swimmers plunge
in pursuit. AS he rises, a dozen human
arms are stretched out towards him he is
grasped: others lay hold upon the insensi-
bic girl; orangzoutang uses both arms in
self defence and after lasceratinp tbq
bodies Of some Of the coolies with his pow
'erfnl, nervous claws, finally succeeded IN
4 diving bssend the reach Of his pursuers
and in escaping down the stream. while
bleeding, insensible Ledah was restored to
the arms Of her father and nurse. in whose
hands she was ultimately restored to con-
! seiousness, health and strength onee mUre.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
that's all I've got to say"
"When will be he here ?"

w uCu Will NC uc ucTG - q
''In about an hour, should Judge from
his letter, he always writes an awful scrawl
ms and MS just half alike and half the
time forgets to cross his is but suppose
that's the fashion nowadays"
Marian Chauncey crept away to, her
room to brush out the red golden curls and
adjust the blue ribbon, and wondered shy
ly to herself, what ''Charlie" would say
when he saw the new element that had
contrived SO to interyeave itself into the
old home of his boyhood.
"But | don't think he will be angry !''
said Marian in half whisper as she pinn-
ed white rose in her breast, and prepar-
ed to descend in. obedience to Mrs Rem
ington's call of:
Marian, Marian, come down and see
my boy"
Charles Remington stood in the middle
Of the floor with an arm around his radi-
ant little mother. while the old gentleman
from his big easy chair delightfully."- watch
ed over the tableau, as Marian slowly ad-
vanced. N
"Charles," said Mrs. Remington beam
ing all over, ssthis is our new daughter
~ = ri 1p-'t'- -
But Charles had sprung forward and
caught the slight willing figure in his
arms, while the golden hair floated over
her shoulder.
''Evlyn My wife ?"
Mr.. Remington stared at his wife, Mrs
Remington stared at her husband.
s'He's mad," whispered the old man.
"Charles," he added aloud, ''you are mis-
taken, this is Marian Chauncey, our adop-
ted daughter"
''No sir, it is not" faltered the young
lady in question, II am Evlyn, your sons
wife. l have stolen into your hearts on
false pretences-but | did so long for your
love. :, And when you sent for Marian,
who is one of my dearest school friends,
persuaded her to remain at home, and al
low me to persopate her just few weeks.
Father, mother, you will not turn me out
of your affections nowp p'
"And you knew nothing of this p de-
manded old Mr., Remington, of his son.
"Not word; it is Evlyn's own idea" :"
And Evlyn, half laughing, half crying,
stole into her mother-in-law's extended
arms.
sit don't seem possible that she is the
Fifth avenue grill" said the old gentleman
"come here and give me kiss, Ma
Evlyn, l mean
''No, she is our real daughter after all!''
said proud Mrs. Remington. Evlyn had
conquered their prejudices with the en-
chanted wand of loye.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
stlrtt poetrg.
q DING AND COMING.


The pleasant summer MONTHS alas have fed,
And mellow Autumn, with her fruits, is here,
Wearing the hectic flush upon her cheeks
Which marks the slow decadence of the year /;
And through the leaves the sad winds softly moan
For the sweet summer which, alas has flown.
No more hear the CHEEKY mowers sing
Down in the meadow where the grass grew tall,
No more hear their sythe-blades blithely ring /;
A tender purple mist hangs over all, 4e
Yelling the valley aud each wooded steep
Where mods the golden reed as iii sleep.
The restless bluebird through the wood fits by,
She ntters scarce note through all the day;
The blackbira's liquid voice has turned to dry
Alas alas they soon will pass away
And these bright tints which mark the closing ear
Ere many days will wither and grow sere..
Here gazing On them, where sit apart
These leaves of gold these berries Of rich red,
seem to see the ghost Of War 60 by, a
Leaving the traces of his bleeding tread
In these lone paths which skirt the solemn wood
Where oft wander wrapt in silent mood.
And through the shadoway vista of the Past
Vanish his blood-stained robes, and roll away
The echoes Of the battles deafening blast
And like tile coming of the dawn of day,
Walks Peace within her vineyard, smiling Peace,
Parent of pldntyand of large increase.
Too well know these Autumn days must pass,
Like the dead Summer which has gone before ;
These painted glories all must fade, alas
Like hopes which perish and are known no more
And down these walks the whirling leaf will go
On chilly winds that through December blow.
Already nowop yonder mountain height
Sounds Winters clarion wailing through the
trees,
Calling his hosts from out the frozen North,
Mhere topbing icebergs sail the polar seas
And streaming far across the lonely night
Shine the Aufora's qnivering beams Of light.
But though the Winter comes with sleet and snow,
And wailiIg winds that howl with voices drear,
Upon the hearth theruddy flames shall glow
And seated there with friends whom we hold
dear,
Unmindiul of the bitter, searching blast
We will not mourn theseasons that are past.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
pHlAeRApE,
Wriaenfor the Asddletown Transcript
BY THE ODESSA BARD.


I'm strange little creature for good or for evil
Not spirit or spook, hobgoblin or devil,
Or angel or seraphim, cherub or saint,
demon to awe or magician to feint
Yet my influence over these gentry is double,
To bring them to grief or eviscerate trouble.
Somehow, I've controlled the beginning and
ending .s,sf... < ~. AZ 90. N
G Cfeach era and age of the worlds Understanding
! was first in the garden with old father, Adam
And frequently pressed either side of his Madame
Then twice did prove that their babes Cain
and Abel, ~. l|7.4''i-. ..s..'s 5
Would The one proye a saint and the other devil
And the angel that famed at the gate of theii
Eden, ~
first started out on his mission from Heaven,
II was |, who, with Noah, first entered the Ark
And led his queer army about in the dark
was known to most of the worthless of old,
The patfiarchs, prophets, and warriors bold,
And helped make the bargain when Joseph was
sold: n 5s
So down through all Jewry and David's long
line
To the Christian day, my pedigree shines.
am every whit and parcel Jew, a...
But if you are christian, every whit am I, too
With such discipline do | govern the sexes,
From the " Star in the East to the "Lone Star
of Texas tsl rt
can change them as caprice pleases or vexes;
Let woman but know she's a specimen Nero,
My influence can make her conquering hero.
One half of the genius supposed to be Grants
found in those virtuesz-men, money, advance
For the plan of his famous Richmond campaign,
10 successful result, it was made it plain.
love as | hate, am loved as Pm hated,
And, stranger than all, was never out-mated;
soar to the skies, what's the earth, but for me
burden the air and govern the sea, a..
bring out oil colors, and bask in the sun,
Then reyel All plight when my day work is done.
Every moment I'm changing my place and my
name,
Yet half Of my time forever the same, t
Pm the whole of each answering echo-"Why p'
Cause double you in wit, when try,
For instance, to prove it-instantly, sl..
Presto prestiges, are oil tin your eye"
And, forgive me, dear reader, mpst have my
say,
am always about when "the DEVILS to pay"
Odessa, Nop. 1868. .
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
A Hunasea Years an Prison.

A certain house breaker was condemned
in the latter part of the last century in
France, and under peculiar circumstances,
to 100 years in the galley, and strange to
relate, this man made his appearance in
his own native province at the advanced
age of 120 years, he being about 20 years
of age when the sentence which condemned
him to such a dreadful punishment was
passed It is difficult TO conceive what the
feeling must have been with which he re-
turned, as soon as emancipated from the
shackles which had enthralled him for q
century, to breathe once more the cherish
ed air of the scenes of his infancy. Bourg.
in the department of Ain, was bis native
home, but time had so changed the place
that he recognized it only by the church
of Bron, which was the only thing which
had undergone no alteration. He had tri-
umphed over laws, bondage, man, time,
everything. Not relation had he left.
not single being could he hail in acquaint-
ance, yet he was not without experiencing
the homage apd respect the French pay to
old age. For him elf, he bad forgotten
everything connected with his early youth /;
even all recollection Of the crime for which
he had suffered vas lost, or, If at all re-
membered 1t was dreary vission confopnd-
ed with Thousand other dreary visions Of
days gone by.
His family and connections for several
generations all dead, himself living proof
Of the clemency Of Heaven and the severi-
~ of man, regretting. perhaps, the very
irons which had been familiar to him, and
half wishing himself again among the
wretchod and suffering beings with whom
his fate had been so long associated well
might he be called the patriarch of bur
glars,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
popular GALES.
MY DAUGHTER IN LAW.

81 never, never will forgive him." said
old Mr.. Remington, solemnly depositing
his great gold spectaeies in their green
leather case.
'Nor.I, either" sobbed Mrs. Reming-
ton, needless of the unwonted disorder of
her cap-strings. "To marry that bold,
dashing city girl without so much as wait
ing for our permission
but yoh know, my dear" suggested
the old gentleman, ''we shouldn't have
given it to him if he had waited half a
century"
Certainly we should not" said Mrs.
Remington emphatically. "To think of
our only child treating us so cayalierly,
Abel, the pnly one we have got in the
world I"
@'He has made his bed, and must lie on
it." said tie old man sternly. 'sI will
never receive his gay city bride here, and
so shall write to him Immediately. We
are scarcely fine enough for a Fifth Ave-
nue daughter-in law"
As he spoke, the old man picked up a
crumpled letter that he had thrown on the
floor in the first paroxysms of his anger,
and smoothed out its folds with mechan-
ical touch
"Why only think of it, Abel" said
Mrs. Remington, "Mahala Buckley serv-
ed for six weeks in this-fhis girls cou-
sins family, and she says Evlyn Sayre
could smoke little paper cigar just Hike a
man, and used to go skating with her
dress tucked up to the top of her boots,
and she drove barouche, with the groom
sitting behind and"
s'Bless my soul p interrupted the old
gentleman, his breath nearly taken away
by the catalogue of enormities esBless
my soul, you don't say So And ou,
Charles is married to such an amazon al
this"
So the couple sat in the roomy porch Of
the capacidus old farm house, with the
Michigan roses tossing little billetdoux in.
to their lars In scented showers, and the
delicious odors of the fresh h-mown hay com,
ing up from the meadow flats by the river
as miserable an old couple as you want t.
see.
Meanwhile Mrs. Charles Remington,
bride Of three weeks standing, was making
herself supremely happy at Niagara. She
sat on fallen log, among the deliciou,
shades and seclusions Of Goat Island, tha
bright June day, with the lights and shad
ows chasing each other across her lovely
face and turning her long chestnut curl
to coils of gold. Dressed all in white, sh,
was fastening wreath of flowers into tn,
ribbon of Tier coquetish little hat and sing
ing some old ballad softly to herself
Evlyn Remington was very handsome
neither blonde nor brunette, she contrives
to unite THE charms Of both in her rose
leaf complexion bright hair and mist,
brown eyes. and the smiles that dimplett
her fresh scarlet lips, were messenger
straight from the heart.
Presently she was joined by her hus
bands tall handsome young fellow, in
1 white linen suit and graceful hat .
1.-TWO latters, Eylyn," he said lightly
stand bad news IN both
Bad news Oh, Charlesr and the 70
ses faded suddenly away from the bride
cheek
ssWeli, not 50 very bad. and yet not s
pleasant Read, cagrfssima mia
He tossed into her lap stiffiy writer
letter. on pnc page Of blue paper, signe'
Abel and Mary Remington, I keen ex
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

q Have you ground all the tools right,
as told you this morning when vent
awayr' said carpenter to 2 rather
green lad whom be haq taken for IN APP
prentice, +" All bRt the h4qAdssaE, sir,,a
replied tho lad, prangtly; III csglda't
get all the gaps out of that.n
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A young :" buck" now-a-days, is cu-
riously compounded; he has beaver on
his head, goat-ee on his chin, kids on
his hands, calves on his legs, (and DOE
skip also, casts sheeB's eyes, and is look-
ed upon by his doe-tihg duck as deer at
any price.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A rather fast youth was relating the ex=
perience of his voyage across the ocean to
a sympathising friend. Said be, b. tell
you what old fellow, there's one good
thing about it, though. You CAN get as
tight as you please evcfy day, and eyerys
body thinks you're only seasiek m
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A fellow in an oblivious state took up
his lodgings on the side walk. He woke
next morning and straightened himself
up, looked on the ground on which ha
had made his couch, and said: Well, il
I had a pick axe | would make up lny
bed p
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A lady inquiries whether we think an
action for breach of promise of marriage
can be sustained against the writer Of the
following verse;
CANCEL beaeatA whose folded wing
My soul would rest
Be mine, for lol I've bought the ring,
And all the rest
or those house treasures and etceteras,
Which every one who tries his state if9
better has ~
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A lady adyertises for sale one baboon,
three tabby cats and a parrot. She states
that. being now married, she has no fur
ther use for them, because their SMishle
qualities are alh eqmbiped in her husband.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A boy was sent by his motheF to saw
some stove wood out of railroad ties
Going ont doors shortly after, she found
the youth sitting on the saw horse, with
his head doWn. The mother asked her
hopeful son Why he was cast doyn and
why he didn't keep at his work, Pbe
boy replied thus: my dear mother, |
find it hard, very hard, TO sever old ties" /"
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
dnit and Aulllor.

UNCLE BEN was queer old man, .
queer old man was he he owned FAM,
butting ranl--in fact, his butting pro.
pensities prompted him to butt everything
he could see. Uncle Ben had a fat old
spouse, fat old wife was she, who used to
feed and pail the cows that came 50 reg
qlar into The lawn every night and stGp-
ped under a large pear-tree. That fat
old wife ne'er used a stool to milk, would
ne'er sit down; and though old Ben called
her a fool, yet she yogld never hesEken
to his advice; but to reciprooate the favor,
she said he was clown. But one sad
morning, as Brindle stood beneath the
stately pear-treo, old Ben's wife in a mer.
ry mood, was milking her, occupying her
usual position--a little elevated in the air.
The ram and Ben the fact espicd, and
loudly Ben did shout, {. Squat dawDl
squat down!" he sternly cried. But she
didn't hear him, and before he could in
terfere, the ram had turned his fat old
wife inside out. Nov, Uncle Ben was
very wrath, ah ! very wrath was be; ha
took the grindstone from its trough, and
tying rope to it, hung it up on Q limb Of
the old pear tree. Then. like . heavy
pendulum, he swung that mighty rock,
which seemed to say, +" I'm up to fun, Mr..
Ram; so just " come in" and take an az.
fectionate knock" Right briskly, then
the fight begun; the stone would not give
in, and Ben's old ram would yield to
none; so he butted all day, and when
Uncle Ben went to bed he was bHtting
like all sin.-Bqt when old Ben arose
next day and went ipto the lawn. the
ram had butted himself away, and everys
thing under heaven, but abopt two inches
of his tail, was used up-completelY gone,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

An invalid disturbed all the inmates Of
his boarding house up town, recently by
initiating q dog. When asked why he
did it, he said he had been ordered BY his
physician to take port wine and bark.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

A tipsy loafer mistook globe-lamp with
letters on it for the queen Of night,
'"Well," said he, ''if somebody amt stuck
an advertisement on the moon, l
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Two rival bellies met at bop. 4 How
well you look under candle light Y ex-
claimed one, With stress on the candles.
= And how charming You are in the
dark p answered the other.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

What is the difference between Noab's
Ark and Joan of Arc One was made
of wood-the other was Maid of Orleans.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Fanny Fern objects to- men shedding
tears; says il is an infringement on wo.
mans most valuable water privileges
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Who is the LATEST MANI The furniture
dealer, because he keeps chairs and sofas
and lounges about all the time.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Carpets are bought BY the yard aus
worn BY the foot.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

What is the greatest bet ever made
The alphabet. 81 a. 80
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Cedar Shingles, Siding, and Rails,
H.SoR saIe Cedar Shingles, Siding and Rails.
E Of prime quality, for sale near TAYLOR 4
Bridge Arpoq1inimlnk Hundred, New Castle
county, Del Apply to
Z Aug. l-an. ROBERT JOHNSON.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

y Augusta Muslin, very heavy, yard wide, le
cents, at @. T. STRATTONS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
ODESSA, DEL.

TUST received splendid line of Fall Goods,
y and for sale at STRATTON'S STORE, in
ODESSA. 4s
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
Look at the Prices.

Appleton !" AZ Muslin, the best unbleached
in the market, full yard wide at II cents.
Waltham unbleaehed double fold full i yards
wide at III cts. at @, I. STRATTON'S. :
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

w and yard wide Muslin at 8, 10, IL, IL, 10
and "a cents per yard, at
sts v. y. oAhAilON
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Hoop Skirts, fashionable and good, 25, 80 and
35 springs, for ss cents at c.-..l.-..
c: T. sTRATToN's.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

1T f. w GOO.DsS!!
FOR THE FALL "a TRADE
.aH Charles T. Stratton's,
ODESSA, DEL.
TUST received q splendid line of Fall Goods,
y and for sale at STRATTON'S STORE, in
ODESSA.
Look at the Prices.
Appleton A. Mnslin, the best unbleached
in the market, full yard wide at II cents
waltham unbleaphed double fold full / yards
wide at ia cts at @. I. STRATTON'S.f
Augusta Muslin, very heavy, yard wide, le
cents, at @. I. SFRATTONS.
and yard widc Muslin at 8, 10, IL, IL, 10
s.s.T G. T. STRATToN's
Large lot Of good Prints, selling off at 10 and
II cts per yard, at @. I. STRATToN'S. 4
Pacific DeIaines and ArmnEe, selling at 20 and
% cents per yard at G, =. STRATToN'S.i s
Poplins Alpacas all colors, selling for 81 cts.
per yard at G. 7. STRATTONS.
Heavy Kerscy, made in Delaware, for ss cents
Psr yard, at q. T. sTRATTONs.
Mtnsons Sattinet5 very good for 60 cts at
sd5s tad So AsAe C. 7. STRATTON'S.
Good Jeans and Farmers Gas. for boys wear
at 20 %, and 30 cents PEP yard. at
G. 7. STRATTON'S.
Hoop Skirts, fashionable and good, 25 80 and
IS springs, for ss cents at L5.-. y
C: T. STRATToN'S.
Floor Oil Cloth, full yard wide, as good as in
che market for 75 cents per yard. at
". Is4 asss G. T. STRATT0N'S.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Good Jeans and Farmers Gas. for boys wear
2 at 20, 25 and 30 cents PEP yard. at
c. T. STRATTON'S.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Floor Oil Cloth, full yard wide as good as in
Che market for 75 cents per yard at
= es g. T. STRATTON'S.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

C0FFINS cf all kinds and styles; Metallic Cas-
kcss Patent Burial Cases To erder. dan. a---tf 4
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

M Large lot Of good Prints selling off at 10 and
IL cts per yard, at G. 7. STRATT0NS.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

81 Mensons Sattinett very good for 60 cts at
sdsa faJ fsfe G. 7. STRATTON'S.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21
COTTAGE SUITS,

BEDsTEADs, CHAIRS, WAsHSTANDs,
RsEier and Dining Raom Furnifure, Sc.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-21

Heavy Kersey, made in Delaware, for s5 cents
per yard, at q. F. STRATTON'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-05-15
Kerosene Oil and Lamps,
TOBACCO AND CIGARS,

FANCY SOAPS, AND TOILET ARTICLES
and everything usually called for in a first
class Drug Store. By close application to bu-
siDess. and strict integrity in oIIr dealings. we
expect to merit liberal share OF patronage,
and invite the people to give us a trial.
MOORE 6 WEAVER.
Emporia, Jan. 5th, 1865. 111n