The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-07-07

And list without envy their welcoming yell,
be- wonderful .panier, the tliphappy panier,
4rhe ex.bustle panier, that makes such
i swell.
HAUNTED.
Some few years ago, one of those great
&tional conventions, which draw to-
fther all ages and conditions of the
}vereign people of America, was held
Charlestown, South Carolina.
Colonel Demarion, one Of the State
representatives, had attended that great
htional convention; and, after an ex-
ting week, was returning home, having
long and difficult journey before him.
A pair of magnificent horses, attached
a light buggy, flew merrily enough
yer rough country for q while; but
wards evening, stormy weather reduced
be roads to dangerous condition, and
Pmpelled the Colonel to relinquish his
1lrpose of reaching home that night,
hd to stop at small way-side tavern,
hose interior, illuminated by blazing
|ood- fires, spread glowing halo among
be dripping trees as he approached it,
hd gave promise of warmth and shelter
least.
Drawing up to this modest dwelling,
|olonel Demarion saw through its un-
lrtained windows that there was no
|ck Of company within. Beneath the
ices, too, IN ENHANCEMENT of rustic We
fcles, giving forth red CLEANS from
very dripping angle, told him that
casts as we'll as men were cared for. at
be open door appeared the form of a
IAN, who, at the sound of wheels, but
OF seeing in the outside darkness whom
e addressed, called out, "'Tain't no
arthly use q stoppin' here"
Caring more for his chattels than for
imself, the Colonel paid no further re-
ard to this address than to call loudly
'r the landlord.
At the tone of authority, the man in
utline more civilly announced himself
} be the host; yet so far from inviting
he traveller to alight, insisted that the
ouse was Gas fullas it could pack" but
lat there was place O little farther
own the road where the gentleman
ould be certain to find excellent acco M
Iodation.
What stables have you here?" de-
landed the traveller, giving no more
eed to this thnn to the former an
ouncement; but bidding his servant to
light, and preparing to do SO himself.
'"Stables?" repeated the baffled host,
lading his eyes SO as to scrutinize the
ew-comer, ''stables, Cap'n?"
''Yes, stables. I want YOU to take
ire of my horses; can take care of
yself. Some shelter for cattle you
Iust have by the look of these traps"
ointing to the wagons. ct don't want
y horses to be kept standing out in this
orm, you know"
"No, Major. Why, no. cern'y; Ma
ons amt over mile, and"
Conf" muttered the Colonel; "but
g over the river, which I don't intend
ford tonight ander any considera-
on"
So saying, the Colonel leaped to the
round, directing his servant to cover
le horses, and then get out his valise;
hile the host, thus defeated, assumed
lie best grace he could to say that he
ould see what could be done "for the
orses."
II am O soldier, my man," added the
nlonel, in milder tone, rs he stamped
Is cold feet on the porch, and shook off
le rain from his travelling gear; II am
'ed to rough fare and hard couch; all
g want is shelter. A corner of the
Dor will suffice for me and my rug; n
'ivate room can dispense with at such
mes as these"
The landlord seemed no less relieved
this assurance than mollified by tho
,planation Of traveller whom he now
w was of very different stamp from
ose who usually frequented the tavern.
For the matter of stables, his were
9wly put up. and first-rate," he said;
Id certn'y the Central was welcome to
seat by the fire while twas a-storming
, fierce"
Colonel Demarion gave orders to his
rvant regarding tue horses, while the
kicking at what seemed to be n
indie of sacking down behind the door,
louted 80! no. 10! Wake up, you
eepy-headed niger! Be alive, boy,
I'd show this gentleman's horses to the
ables." Upon repetition of which
larges, tall, gaunt, dusky figure lifted
self from out of the dark corner, and
'ew taller and more gaunt as it stretch