davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

The PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-The consumma-
ton OF the great engineering work which
now spans our continent, suggests glance
backward to review the progress of the age.
Any man who had predicted fifty years ago
that by science, and the practical applica-
ton OF it, the Atlantic would be brought
nearer in this year to the Pacific than New
York then was to Boston, would have e1-
posed himself to strong doubts of his sani-
ty. Yet this seeming maniacal fancy has
been realized. Deserts and mountains have
IN vain lnterposed. The line across the con-
tlnentls SO long that trains upon it are run
by eight or ten different times, and con-
Temporary suggests that ultimately we
shall have double set of hands upon all
watches-one for local time, and one for q
general time-uniform all over the world.
The New York Journal Of Commerce takes
decidedly moderate view of the probable
success and advantages of the Pacific Rail
road, but says
One of the greatest blessings to flow from
the road, when it is in good running order,
will be the facility of travel between the two
sides OF this continent. Leaving out of
sight oil possibilities of danger from Indian
raids-now happily becoming less likely to
occur-there can be no dispute between the
business advantages of going from New
York to San Francisco in six or seven days
ny Iuli, lusteh't OF twenty or tWentyflv
days per steamship. It by no means fol-
lows, however, that the completion of the
road will stop passengers from going back
and forth by the ocean route. For persons
not IN hurry, or desirous of enjoying the
largest variety of scenery, the trip ria Pana-
ma, one way or both ways, will still have its
charms. Possibly there will be u competi-
ton between the steamship and railroad
lines, which will soon reduce considerably
the fare on both.
But though as we incline to think, the
immediate benefits to result to America and
the world from the completion of the Pacific
Railroad are commonly stated with that
occidental luxuriance which is full MS wild
as oriental hyperbole, we would not detract
one jot of praise from the true greatness of
the undertaking, and we believe that, in the
future, it will prove itself so convenient, so
useful, so indispensable to the nation, and
withal so profitable, if judiciously managed,
as to stop the last cavil against what has
seemed to many the national extravaganza
of entering upon so costly work at time
when we could SO i'll afford it.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20
Columbia District pI,etinp.

The annual meeting, or Conference of
Columbia District. South Carolina Con-
terence, Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, wes held in the church at this place,
on Friday and Saturday last. The chair
was occupied, with much efficiency, by the
Presiding Elder of the District, Rev. ,Sidi
III. Browne
Inc regular routine Of business, which
consists of minute examination into the
condition and prospects of the various
churches within the limits of the District
reports from committees under the several
headings, including Education and Church
Literature, election of lay representatives
10 the Annual Conference, &C., was OBJ.
served, and was attended with much inte-
rest,
The reports indicated an improving con-
dition of the church, especially with re-
ference to Sabbath Schools and the financial
interests.
During the meeting, the interests of
Woford College were brought forward,
under the report of the Committee on Edu.
cation, submitted by Rev. H. M. Mood.
Dr. Shipp addressed the meeting in repre-
sentation OF the College, His statements
IN regard to Faculty and students of the
College, and its condition, influence and
prospects, were in the highest degree graft.
tying. Others addressed the meeting in be-
half OF this noble institution of learning,
and general interest and zeal exhibited in
behalf OF its support, which gave promise of
much precious fruit in the future The
educational quota of the consolidated col.
lection was handsomely responded to-
The following laymen were elected to the
annual conference, by ballot: A. A. Gilbert,
:: H. hinsler, Robert Bryce, DR.. Z. t.
Kemoert. Alternates-N. S. Punch, Joseph
Lawhon, DIR. Burgess.
DIR. SliDp deliverad on oI,Ia 1;soo,,> =:
the presence of very large congregation,
Mt the Methodist Church, in the morning
HIS theme was mainly the influence or rela-
tlonshlp, In connection with the rewards of
eternity, as existing in the mortal state be-
tween pastor and people
Ihe afternoon was devoted to the Sab
bath School interest. The schools con-
nected with the Baptist, Presbyterian and
Eplscopalan Churches of the town had
been invited to unite with the Methodist
School on the occasion. These were present
in large numbers.
Rev Samuel Leard, the agent of the
Conference, addressed the children, teachers
and parents at length, in style and man
ner peculiarly fitting and happy. The heart
OF this faithful and devoted mau is tho
roughly enlisted in this great and good
work, and abundant success, we have been
gratited to learn, is attending his labors.
Rev. J. W. Murray, of Sumter Circuit, also
addressed the assemblage with much spirit,
point and beauty. The addresses and the
opening prayer by Rev. n. Talley were &C
companied with beautiful odes. selected for
the occasion, and sung, we may be per
mitted to say, with fine effect by the chill
dren.
The meeting throughout was much en-
Joyed, and, we trust, will result in great nd
vanccment to the cause of Zion.
Sumter TTuchnaan.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

n CHANCE FOR WELLS a Washington
correspondent says:
There Is decided movement on foot for
the annexation of st. Domingo Contracts
have recently been entered into for a line of
steamers running from New York to Sama-
ma bay. An effort is being made to run q
railroad through the richest part of the
island. and it is expected that during the
year there will be considerable white immi-
grafton. Baez, it is said, rather favors the
project He is mulatto, educated in
France, and is desirous of more intimate as
sociation with whites. His great ambition
is to come to Washington as United States
Senator from the State of Domingo.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

Turner's Opera House, in Dayton, Ohio,
was entirely destroyed by fire Yesterday
morning. The fire extended to the grocery
store of Landmyer & Bro. While Herman
Landmyer, one of the firm, was endeayor-
ing 10 save some of his goods, portion of
the wall fell, crushing him to the floor
His brother and several others attempted to
extricate him, but it was impossible His
wife and family were present. but no human
power could save him. The total loss is es-
timated at 5000, 0OJ to $SOO,OOO.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD USE TUrr's M
PROVED LIQUID HAIR Dye:
Because the BARRIERS say it is the best.
Because it imparts q natural color.
Because it does not injure the hair
Because it leaves the hair soft and glossy.
Because it does not stain the skin or bed
linen.
Eocause its application is simple and easy.
Because its effect is instantaneous
Because it is the best in the world. MIS- G
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

1t may be truthfully said that the greatest
of all blessings is health, for without it, it
is impossible to enjoy the life that God has
given us. healthy stomach, good di-
gestion, good conscience are requisites so
important in physical and moral point of
view to human happiness, that we presume
no one will question it. To all alike is
health essential for life's enjoyment and
pursuits; to young and old, to rich and poor,
to man and woman Are you in search of
wealth? health is essential; do you desire
office and worldly hours? of what avail
would these be without health? The beau
ties of spring, the song of birds. the deep
blue skies, all have poetic fascination with
the pure in mind and body; but what are
they without health? To say with the poet,
as one feels the throbs of healthful heart
..This world is very lovely! Oh, that may
live" And so to continue, make use of the
means within your reach, Heinitsh's Queens
Delight the panacea for all the ills incident
to bad blood. It is tonic, invigorator,
liver regulator-cures disorder of the sto-
mach and digestion, headaches, nervousness,
consumption, &c. MIS-
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20
COLUMBIA, S. G.
Thursday Morning, May 20. 1889.
colored Candidates..

American citizens of African extrsction
are by no means backward in urging their
claims to share of the federal spoils.
They besiege the White House with per-
sistency worthy of carpet-baggers of the
Caucasian race. The negro is initiative by
nature, and, ambition stimulates him to
mimic the mean white in pursuit of Office,
with unscruputous fidelity. Encouraged by
the success of black candidates for foreign
missions, postmasterships, assessorships,
ETC., ete. several colored delegations from
Alexandria have recently waited upon the
President, we are told, with the view of Sc
curing all the Federal berths in that city
not already disposed Of. They were affably
received, it appears, but whether or not
any sops from the Federal soup-kettle were
promised to them, we are unable to say. It
has been stated that direct applications for
Office have uniformly been coldly received
by the President, but perhaps he makes an
exception in favor of the negro, in consider
ton OF the fact that he has become partially
demorlized by his intimate association
with white politicians. To dominate the
whites who so long dominated him, seems
to be the darling desire of the emancipated
colored person. He appears. to consider
himself the ..pro7idential man" Of the re-
public, and to believe that. he crushed the
rebellion and saved the Union. Perhaps it
might be as we'll not to confirm him in this
opinion by giving him power. and author
ity in the midst Of an Intelligent white pop
ulation where for. 50 many years he existed
as O ''chattel." Let him, as the New York
Sunday Times says, by all means enjoy
every civil privilege which belongs to his
new, position as a freedman; but do not
exalt him too suddenly and too high.
vaulting ambition is apt to o'erleap itself,
especially when neither sustained by ade.
quate intelligence nor relished by the COM
munity; and we would respectfully recon-
mend, that until their talents shall have
been developed by education and matured
by tue experience of their new status, they
be suffered to remain in the walks of private
life. They will be happier thus. than if ap-
pointed to Office against the stomach of the
nationsfsense av.,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

AFFECTING SUIcIDE.-Henderson Hooker.
who resided near Vienna in johnson Coun,
~ illinois. committed suicide on Friday by
hanging himself IN an clubhouse near his
dwelling. He had previously informed his
wife that he intended to hang himself, and
she had kept watch over his action for
some length of time; and when she saw him
go into the building where he hung him
sell, at the time he committed the deed.
she followed him, but he had fastened the
door, and she was obliged to effect an en-
trance by crawling under the floor. Bythnt
time he had sns, ,ended himself from a beam
with q rope around his neck She raised
hlm up, and held him until her strength be-
as affecting as it may seem, TO let him droo
and go after help, and knife to cut the
rope. When she returned lie was dead.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

\ difficulty occurred in Newman, Ga, on
the 10th, between two young men named
Hinton Wright and Ed. Robinson, relative
to q base ball match, in which the latter was
instantly killed. Both parties belong to
excellent families
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

A Washington correspondent says that
the report of the triple alliance of European
powers to provide against American aggres-
sions is regarded by the Cabinet as a stock
jobbing report. 1t is stated that General
Grant himself is rather pleased with the
idea, and it is very evident that he is in
favor of war Some of the members of
the Cabinet are anxious to know what part
the Southern leaders would take in case of
rupture. The Richmond Enquirer, sug-
gests that they ask General Longstreet
Many ''exrebel" soldiers, we doubt not, in
case of a war would be willing to follow
him-into the custom houses.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

Slanderers are like flies that leap over oil
a mans good parts to light only upon his
sores.
All OF the colored regiments in the army
but two have been consolidated out Of ex-
istence
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. feel.
ing In favor Of annexation to the United
States IS increasing rapidly. The last CEN
sus shows that the native population is ra-
pidiy decreasing, and the foreign even more
rapidly increasing.
A Frenchman brought two mugs to the
milk-man in place of one, as usual, and. on
being asked the meaning of it, replied
"Dis vor to milch, and dis vor te water; an I
will mix them 20 as to soote myself"
The ordinary way of churnipg in Chill is
to put the milk in dog-skin, tie it to a
donkey, mount boy on him with rowels in
his spurs about the length of tho animals 8
ears, and then run him about four miles.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20
T. q al TIE no % .

A few copies of the ''Sack and Destruc-
ton OF Columbia" can be obtained at the
Phenin Office. Price twenty-five cents.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

Miss Martha j. Cairnes, who was lately
tried In Belair, Md, on the charge of MUIR
derlng Nicholas McConac, her betrayer, and
upon whom verdict of not guilty was rem
aered, was treated with distinguished po-
hteness by the sheriff and the public gene
rally curing the trial. She was placed in
no confinement, under no surveillance
She dined at the public table, was visited
by hosts of friends. and became the inno-
cent victim of several serenades.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

Robert Adams, Esq, requests lis to state
that he is not candidate for the Office of
Coroner of Richland County.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

gentleman froc Union authorizes us 10
state that Mr.. James Askew, who was ar.
rested last week. charged with killing
colored lad, succeeded in making his escape
from his captors. and has not since been
ovcrhauled
PUTNAMs S MAaAzINE.-We have received
from the publishers the June number of
this widely known and popular periodical
which is handsomely illustrated with three
finely executed steel engravings descriptive
OF Farragut's recent cruise in foreign
waters, and Eugenies reception at Cher
bourg. The table of contents is unusually
brilliant, even for this magazine.
MAIL LARRASaEMENrs.-The following are
the hours for opening and closing mails:
During the week from, 81 A. M. to 6 P. NJ.
On sundays from. 6 to z P M
CHARLESTON AND WESTERN MAILS. 80
Opens at... IS z. III: Closes ut. .s5 PM.
CHARLESTON NIGHT MAIL.
Opens at. .S19 A. M. Closes at. AZ P. NJ.
GREENvILIE MAIL. ~ -aE N
Opens ats Pm. Closes at. .8t5 PM
NORTHERN MAIL.
Opens at. g 2. Nj. Closes at. .12i, p NJ
"C1RcrMsTANCEs ALTER CASES. '-Profes-
sor Cushman, horse tanner, (who has ac-
qulred an extensive reputation, expected to
glFe an exhibition in Columbia on the 18th,
and also form class; but owing to unto
ward circumstances, the announcement was
not published in the Pheaic, and, as q con-
sequence, the community was unadvised of
the matter, and did not attend This was
mutual disappointment. The Professor,
however, nothing daunted, will pay CoIum.
bia another visit during the summer, and
exhibit his wonderful powers.
Our jon OFFICE. Pho,ni.c Job Office
is now prepared to execute every manner of
printing, from visiting and business cards
to pamphlets and books With ample ma
terlal and frst-class workmen, satisfaction is
guaranteed to all at New York prices. If
our work does not come up to contract, we
make no charge. With this understanding.
our business men have no excuse for sending
work North, when it can be done at home
HET ADVERTISEMENTS Special attention
is called to the following advertisements.
published for the first time this morning:
healing Springs, Bath County, Va.
I. y. & H. M. Gibson-Notice
Jacob Leyin-Damaged Hay.
2. w. Fuller-Cow for Sale
Fisher, Lowrance Il Fisher-Butter.
Abigail Dove-Notce.
Crawford Friday-Cotton Seed for Sale.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-05-20

A gentleman froE Union authorizes us TO
state that Mr.. James Askew, who was ar
rested last week. charged with killing a
colored lad, succeeded in making his escape
from his captors. and has not since been
ovcrhauled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
WASHINGTON, b. c., January Il, Iss9

NAAHIN"TON' D. q, JahiiaTy Z, ft5g
DR. AboRS-Desr Sir have been under your
treatnt trt between two and three weeks for dis
esse OF the head, throat, and chest, which caused
NE TO despair Of my life; but I au very grateful
10 be ssle to add my testimony In behalf of your
successful treatment. i began to improve within
twenty -four hours after having placed myself
unaer your care, and Rave continuei to improve
iron dag 10 day. i am quite relieved Of the dis
tress In my ehest, and experienced relief in every
respect far beyond my snticipstiops, as an 90
wears Of age. JOHN MOORE,
Ne. 347 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01

Wh-JI-rS-oS, =. January Is, 1853
I Ieheerfoliy certify that my wife has been for the
part two weeks under the treatment of DR.. Aborn.
2zs , street, and 10 srspiilyresainins her hearing
having been deafTor the past siE years her gen
eral health also, is much improved. She has bee
treated tor deafness by some six eminent physi-
clans In Bsston- and her pronounced incura
b,e. She nOw hear ordinary corversati ,n
which she bad been deprived Of for 80 long time
4 would s:ate that the treatment Of Dr. Aborn I.
not psix-ful, ssr in tho least degree unpleasant.
GEO. .T.-sMALLwOeD,
BSsiRess Agent Columbian College
Washington, D. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01

HoUss BLowH DowH AlD FAMILY BuRrrp
y Ire kUlne.-Rfiday night, in the midst Of
On Aasoa Stysst IL ,Aabarn, VSs blown
DAVE ysnHsrssiG vss via Is wife ssd h:
When they vere extricaaed IL Was Soani thaf
the BOY ves slTea6y dead. Nra vandssgriG
Vas sun living. hsfheP isjsriss were 90 great
soct eer recovesy - i0possibDoI Mr. WANDER.
TtA elt. 49, FE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

DECEMBER n, 1858.
This 10 to certify that have been afiicted With
Chronic CatArgh and Ssre Throat fer twenty years
pest. and have suffered acutely thsrefrom for two
years. Though not very deaf, have always heard
indistiIctly. i have been under the treatment Of
Doctor Aborn, sf 2se y street, for two weeks, and
eheerfuy asser; that cure Of the Chrcnic Catsrrh
and Sore Throat 10 being rapidly effected and that
I hear mach more distinctly than before 1 was
treated. J.F JONDs,
Third Auditors Once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
TESTIMONIAL FROM REV. JOHN HA1sEs

TKSTIM0NItL FROM REV JOHN HAINES
WssfINGToN, ID. c., January lx, 1859
To I'VE PrBLy-
diseese Of m throat for scout three years which
ct kmes csvred me to relipquisb all bss,ress In
deed fer two years L have been unable 10 perform
mg pastorsI duties ewing to tss serious condition
of my throat. ws. providensislly I'd Fised 70 ap-
ply to D-. Abern, - 2<S street, by one OF his
patients, which did about two weeks ago, and
within he brief pcriod of two we-ks, under his
skillfu treatment, can cteerfully state ths;
eonsid-r myself permsnently cured There seemed
to be-eculiar properties In DR. Abo.n 3 treatment
vhiok acted like mag in NY case.
Brv JOHN HkINE5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
TESTYMONIAL from SON OF MRS
JOSEPH FOLLANsBEE.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., January IA. 1853.
DR. AHoRS-Desr Sir: Ii justice to you and the
beneft Of the afflicted. wieh 20 add my Testimony
TO the list Of those whom you have cured. Foer-
teen years ego had ths scarlet fever, and have
been deat in my }eft ear ever since. until a.
relieved by you. Z placed myself under yoar care
i've days ago, and received an improvene mt by the
nrst operation, and have continued to improve so
that nov ] can hear the ticking Of q watch some
eight ine hes from my ear.
CHARLES FOLLANSBHE,
h street, between 9th and 7th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF cAraRRH

have been afflicted with chr onic Catarrh 9
that 1 could not breathe through my nestrils. ami
vas very nervous and debiltated when placed
myself under DR.. Aborn's csre, some three week,
ago. i now can breathe freely through my nos
tnh, sed am feeling like new being. His tire ct
nert has had mOst magical effect upon my case
A sTIARwALT, JK,
JlNrARy l. fss9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York bank statement for the lasl
week is without any striking feature. The
changes in the different items are unimportaut,
except in specie, which has decreased over a
million OF dollars, in consequence OF large ship.
ments and the large excess OF custom receipts
over disbursements of government coin. The
increase Of legal tenders nearly brings up thp
specie. Money was in ample supply in Wall
street saturday at seven per cent, with the
usual exceptions at six. An appearance of ac-
shifting OF loans caused by the fiuctuations in
the stock market; but Ii disappeared with th-
close OF banking hours. Some loans were made
al seven per cent for periods extending beyond
the next quarterly bank statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
S6NfEEaAE a YEARs o. ASE Ao.
HIS HDARING

wAsHSsros, d. G., December .. 1873.
DR. ABoRH-DeAr sS: visA to acknovledge
ehs remarkable success Of your treatment In ny
ssse. had been 90 dssf for the past twenty years
- 10 b unable 70 Asar, except when addressed In
. very high tone. After ten Aass under your
srnknsnt ny hearing spsears to b perfectly re-
ssassa- ] am ~ ysars Of ass.
YssTs, very truly,
r. RODINB. 5s2 y street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
A UABp FROM rAYMASrER CUNNINGHAM
n. = NAVY

UAkp FRUM FAI MhSLEk ObN NNlNGHAM, ],
q. ;. NAVY
Ws~H.NsCoN. ID @, Jan. ls, Is;9.
The sziIIfu, szccessfgl, and scierxsfc treatmea at
Of DR.. Aborn n 9 case CT Ear and Throst disease
encits my gratitude snd thanks, and I warmly
commend hsn to my friends apS The p.bIic gen
srally.
Or. Aborz is q msa of few wcr-ss, bs; his prcles-
siensl abihty spesss for itself
JOHN 8. .CTNNISGHAN
TSymsster UIited Ssates Navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01

Hon. W II. HOOPER, delegate from Utah
received q telegram this morning, from Grea
Salt Lake City denying the report that Bingham
Young has had AZ attack of paralysis. On the
contrary, his heath is represented as yery good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-02-01
u- Yonz --..>oA..


Lewis johnson Z Do. quote stocks and bona.
IN hoDe md 1@U1gD markets = tolloWS:
NEW Yo81 Feb 1-Firss Doard-U. 3. -,
le6l. eoupon, l12x; G9e's, lsok conpons. il3 4;
l60A eoupoa. losk; lees coaponA ii0A; ls6 .
st'S coSUo.a. ~ :fsoiss ~ ~ SIu ~ ~
Mis-. OsThA@1ss. SIX; Martposa, q: Atiantif
Aail, nones CantoA. 90; O1Mberland, SIX.
Waaer Power. is; n. r. Osntra, is3f; Ers
none; do: pref'd, none; Huasoa, l33; Headins,
s6A; Michigan Oenual. 1l9x; Nichieaa Soutk.
On, sak; lllinots Osntfsi, is; Uisvsland and
PtttseaEs. aax; Northvssh . 4; @. prs1brrsA
ok; Cleveland and T0ledo, lOlX: Rock Island
l3Cx; Fert wayne, 1871 ,Nson { TGH aa1te,
Nai Toledo WAN. esx; Adans Exp.,
Zone; Wsl!.: Esreo Co. Exp. nonS Amsrtcan
ehants' Union. l6; CAieaeo Z Altcn, Issk: Do.
prsfsrrsd. 16e. Narkss- dull. Gold, Es 81
i''". .fss pc,,.,
Nlw York. Feb. I-Dspasches frua Va.
leares Ireland. report tAs land lines ef Ne o.
blo = 1relAnd Down. No Quotations Of TIE
London ar LIVERPOOL maxketa :