The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-07-13

this society will be held this evening, at
the Carolina House, at o'clock, to re-
ceive the report of the Committee on
Constitution and Bylaws
We are reliably informed that the con-
tract entered into between Messrs. Cres-
well & Co. and the Blue Ridge Railroad
Company, is most favorable to that COM
pany. The work will be commenced
early in August, and pushed forward so
that the entire work to Maryville, Tenn,
will be completed within two years from
the 1st of August. 1859. The contract
has been taken at very small per cent
age above engineers estimates.
GREASE ON CARPETS s-There is nothing
that annoys q tidy house-keeper 30 much
as to have her carpet spotted with lamp
oil or grease, and we. therefore, make
known, for their benefs, the following
receipt fur extracting oil or grease spots
from carpets and clothes: Cover the
grease spots with whiting, and let it re-
main until it becomes saturated with the
grease; then scrape it off and cover with
another coat of whiting, and if this does
not remove the grease, repeat the appli-
cation. Three coats of whiting will, in
most cases, remove the grease, when it
should be brushed off with clothes
brush. So says one who pretends TO
know.
There are many persons who require
some change from the busy scenes of
home; a month away at this season in
vigorates body and mind, and prepares
one for the continued battle of life. The
Virginia Springs have always been the
resort of those in search of health or
pleasure; but the means of our people
generally prevent them from going to
those charming watering places. We
think many of our readers will thank us
for calling their attention to another
| summer resort nearer home. The Cleve-
land Mineral Springs -ffty-fve miles
West of Charlotte-better known, per-
haps, as the old Wilson Springs. The
"NlSho thOS We OCiACNCt IullC ROOu aS
the White Sulphur, in Virginia. The
accommodations are good. the fare excel
lent and climate delightful. The pro-
prietors are we'll known gentlemeu-Mr.
Blackwood, formerly cashier of the
Bank of Hamburg, and DR.. Taylor, of
Charlotte Everything is done for the
comfort of their guests, and in cases of
illness their attention is unremitting.
The charges are very moderate-$4S per
month. One leaving Columbia on the
Charlotte train, at 2 o'clock, spending
the night in Charlotte, and taking the
train next morning, finds himself at the
Springs by 2 o'clock. Trains connect
three times week. The cost of reach
ing the Springs, including hotel bill ut
Charlotte, is about $500.
MEETING OF TAX-PAYERs.-A meeting
of the taxpayers of Richland was held
yesterday, in the Court House. On mo-
ton of +. FL. Elmore, Esq, Col. VIM.
Wallace was called to the chair, and Mr..
H. w. Rice requested to act rs Secretary.
Upon taking the chair. Col. Wallace
briefly explained the object of the meet
ing, which was to take some concerted
action in regard to the very onerous tax
alton that had been imposed upon our
citizens by those in power-which ap-
peared to be concerted act on their
part to rob the citizens of this State of
their last dollar.
John S. Green, Esq, then submitted
the following resolutions:
Reolued, That it is the opinion of this
meeting that the present assessment of
State and County taxes is oppressive,
unequal and, rs we believe, illegal.
Resolced, That we will resist the pay
ment of said taxes by all lawful means
to the extent of our abilities.
ResOloed That in order to do so, we
will select able counsel to take such legal
steps in the premises as they may deem
best.
These resolutions were seconded by
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