The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-06-25

numerous groups Of persons directing
their steps towards the Charlotte depot,
yesterday morning, soon made it evident
that at least two cars, in addition to
those provided, would be necessary to
convey all who wished to join in the
Masonic celebration of the day. The
train once made up, good-natured
scramble followed for seats, on the shady
side, and finally the train moved off
accompanied by the enlivening strains
OF the justly celebrated Post Band.
The trip OF forty-three miles was made
rapidly and pleasantly, over our new
road extending to Augusta. to a point
called Ridge Spring Station, where our
excursionists halted to spend the day. A
warm greeting on the part of number
OF the citizens who were present.
beautiful grove, most remarkable
spring and new depot Of ample dimen-
sions for those who wished to trip it
on the light fantastic toe, all contribu-
| ted their influences toward making the
occasion most enjoyable one; and tho
happy faces to be met with on every
hand must have been gratifying to all
observers.
Our worthy Mayor was the caterer on
the occasion, and it was not alone in
this respect that he proved himself
full team. The excursionists are under
lasting obligations to Gen. Bumford for
the fine musical performances of the
post band, and to Captain LyBrand,
tho principal musician, for his uniform
equanimity and courtesy; and to the
members of his string band for their
jealous efforts to entertain, along with
the others, acting under his direction.
About o'clock, the excursionists re-
turned, highly gratified with the days
entertainment.
COULDN'T BE UsED.-The Paris pa
pers call attention to significant occur
renee which has just taken place in the
department Of the Gironda. The mayor
of one of the communes has resigned,
although he had held his post for twelve
years. and had just been decorated by
the Government. The reason he alleges
for taking this step is that the instruc-
tions sent to him from the project for
the purpose of insuripg the return of the
official candidates were of such O nature
that TO carry them out wonld have been
incompatible with his dignity as ''a man,
citizen and a public functionary."
We want such men in this country, more
of them than we probably have in poll
tics at least, else we should not witness
so many spectacles Of questionable po-
litical action. The South particularly,
under congressional party machinery, is
suffering in every way from the facile
and utterly unscr1pulous character of
the men who are placed in Office by the
Government, and who would treat the
idea of sacrificing official position rather
than personal dignity as a preposterous
piece of sentimentality and romance.
MERCANTILE PRINTING. ALI kinds Of
mercantile printing, such as circulars,
letter heads, cards, bill heads, state
ments, &C., for counting-rooms and
OA'SS"i PioIbptiJ aItChtco LO uL VIC NO-
mic job Office.
~
| few copies of the Sack and Destruc-
tion Of Columbia can be obtained at the
| Picnic Office. Price twenty five cents.
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New ACCOMPLISHMENTS s.-Attention is
called to the following advertisements,
published the first time this mernng:
Commencement of Ursuline Institute.
Stall No. Slime Beef.
P. Cantwell-Pig Hams, &c. 1
The ABoRIaINEs USED IT. The me-
dicinal virtues of Roots. Herbs and
Barks which were used by the medicine
men, of the Indian tribes, and which
long experience las proven to, possess
the most efficient Alternative properties
for the cure of Scrofula, Kings Evil,
Ulcers, Cancerons and 'Indolent Tuinors
Mercurial and Syphilitic Affections, En-