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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-22

Mr.. EDITOR: You will please publish
the following extract OF letter from a
lady Of the highest intelligence, now at
Cmsar's Head. I must express my sur.
prise that the authorities Of the Green
Vile and Columbia Railroad have not
offered the inducements of reduced rates
to persons wishing to visit the delight
full up-oonntry retreats in the mountains
of our State and North Carolina:
"CEsAR's HEAD. August, 1871.
This climate aud scenery are certain
ly glorious, aud the Messrs. Carson ore
untiring in their efforts for the comfort
and amusement OF their guests. The
hotel is in rough and unfinished state,
it is true, but we cannot complain OF any
very serious lack of the reasonable COM
forts which we should expect under
GiEilar c;rol@stcnoss. T. compares most
favorably in every respect with Cleve-
land. n. O., Glenn's, of this State, hook
out Mountain, and indeed our summer
resorts generally. The company here
has not been very large, but includes
representatives from Savannah, Charles
ton, Columbia, and some ten Districts
Of the State. The fare is good, bounte-
Gus. we'll served, and sufficiently varied
to ensure oommentlable appetite. AL
ready we have upon several occasions
enjoyed venison, notwithstanding the
diotum of our host, (who is celebrated
Nimrod, that no ''drive" shoald be in
augurated before the Goth August. The
sunset views from the "Head" are daily
increasing in magnifoence and beauty,
as tho rich autumnal coloring Of sky be-
comes more and more apparent. The
.'Head" is, of course, the centre OF in
terest here-the point of note; but tour
ists have many other localities, the beau-
ty and attraction OF which our host is
ever eager. in propria personR, to exhi-
bit. The Gold Spring. the Winds, the
Great Dismal. the Jones Gap View, eto. ,
are some Of the more adjacent points of
beauty or grandeur; the more distant
expeditions to Table Rock and Cedar
Mountain are likewise part Of the pro-
gramme. Now, when I mention the
really good music. consisting of two vio-
Inns aud piano, by which those 80 in
olined can nightly or daily "trip the light
fantastic toe," and the decently con.
Quoted bar-room (why must there always
be bar-room? for those spiritually in.
clined, think that I have shown that
for those wishing relaxation or rest, nc
spot can be more favorable than Cpsar's
Head"
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ASSUMING OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS. Alex
ander Singleton, colored, living in the
vicinity of the Dorchester Road, came
to the city, yesterday. and made COM
plant at Trial Justice T. J. Maokey' e
office, that Maj. Il. @. Irewood, who
was Federal Provost Marshal in this
oisy, after the war, was herring cases az
though clothed with judicial authority
to do so, and had fined him $40, and
that other colored men had suffered in
smaller amounts and penalties. On the
strength OF Singleton's affidavit. officer
Monahan was despatched with "proper
credentials" to bring the gentleman
hither TO answer the charge Of obtaining
money under false pretences.
[Charesion Courier.
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BOGUS INDIAN OUTRAGEs Several
weeks since the city Of st. Joseph, Mo, +,
was startled by an account of the cap
ture Of n Government wagon train by q
party of Indians near Fort Sill, aud the
horrible atrocities committed upon the
drivers by their savage cnptors. The
story was brought to st. Joseph by a
nun protesting to be ono Of the survivors
of the massacre, and his narrative was
extensively copied by the Western press.
Upon investigation by proper authori-
ties, it has been ascertained that no wa
gon train has ever been taken by the In-
dians near Fort Sill. The whole affair
is fabrication, without the least foun-
dation in fact, and was probably set
afoat by parties interested in transport
ing supplies through the Indian country
for tho purpose of frightening off com
petition. General HAzen snys of the
story that it is "a pure fabrication from
first to last without the least incident ol
facL to make it out Of.
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II DLUM'BIA., S. c..
Tuesday Morning, August 22. 1871.

The financial results Of the purchase
OF the English telegraphs by the Govern
ment has been officially reported, and it
appears therefrom that while the total
amount, paid for the telegraph was
1880. 900, the receipts to the Govern
ment are already>ten per cent. on that
sum, while the expenses are but Eve and
q half per cent. The profit OF four and
half per cont. is very satisfactory
one. considering the newness of the en-
terprise, and it is announced ns being
constantly on the inorease. It is pro-
posed at the earliest possible time to
make the uniform price of messages to
oil parts OF the United Kingdom six
pence, and thus more effectually popu-
larize the system. The present rates,
however, are very much cheaper than
the lowest ones that prevail among the
private companies Of the United States,
and wo are led to hope that Congress,
seeing Government telegraph system
to be profitable one, will make haste to
adopt it.
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The LION At BAY.-The pIuokv MAYO

The LION AT BAY.-The plucky Mayor
OF New York defies and spurns the whole
kennel of dogs which have been barking
at him necessarily for fortnight. The
leader Of the pack, the New York Times,
thus yelps out its indignation:
To this communication of citizens,
representing millions of dollars of the
taxable property OF the city. A. Oakey
Hall sent the following insulting reply.
printed copy Of which was transmitted
to each of the signers of the letter:
MAYORS OFFICE, August -, 1871.
TO ----, one of the sigmers Of the com
munication addressed to The undersigned.
S1R: I beg to acknowledge the receipt
Of said communication. have returned
it to the chairman. lat. Because it il
not communication which any gentle
man should, with knowledge of its con-
tents. have signed, and certainly not one
a gentleman can receive. Cd. Because
it is on its face incorrect, inasmuoh az
most Of the signers are not residents
either Of the Twelfth or Nineteenth
Wards, and herein it evidences how mis-.
takingly individuals may sign papers.
Sd. am reliably informed that not one
tenth OF the signers were at the meeting.
4th. lam reliably Informed that the reso-
lutions were not passed, because the
chairman failed to put the negative.
9th. Because the fourth "whereas" pre-.
ceding the resolutions is surely known
to moBt of you to be untrue, as the un-
dersigned, Immediately on the publica,
.tion Of the slandors, broadly denied
them under his own signature. 9Th.
Because Of the general insulting tone
and especially in the resolution attack,
ing bonds and recommending the non.
payment OF taxes. beg to add that il
is not for any Of you to ask me to resign
under any circumstances. Every one ol
You opposed my reelection on last au
tumn, and at q time when these charges
in q general way, had been long made
and fully met. I received handsome
popular endorsement against the Sian
derers. My then supporters are salts
fed With me now. They remember thai
for twelve years was District Attorney
and in an Office where invitations to cor
ruption were more frequent than in any
other, and that my character remained
th -Cughout as know it to be now. ]
shall do in my high Office whatever m,
official oath and official Judgment re-
quire; and, willie I am always grateful
for advice temperately given and oonr
teonsly advanced, I indignantly reiec
oosrcive rhetoric, threatening language
and insulting communications.
Very truly, A. OAKEY HALL.
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Mn. p. r. ToALE's NEW OFFICE AND SALES
Rooms -Wo arc happy to inform our readers
that their old acquaintance, Mr.. P. p. Toale,
whiie continuing his mandatory Of doors,
Chnrleston, 8. O.. has oponel handsome
office and extensive sales rooms ut No. 20
Haync street. whcro they will tind 1t more
convenient To Gail OH him when thcy visit the
city. Tho salns rooms extend to No. SO
rincEney street, where there is another en-.
trance. Send aud get new and extended
price list Of latest OF. les, etc. See advertise.
ment. July II 1mo
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THE EvANGELIsTs ABROAD. Prince
Gortschakoff las come to the rescue Of
Russian religious integrity in the matter
Of the Evangelical Conference ut Friede.
rickshafen with downright show Of
cnrt indignation at the report set forth
by the members of the American Ali
ance. He says that, instead of giving
those gentlemen tho encouraging re-.
sponses in behalf OF oppressed Protest.
antism in Russia which they seem to
have put in circulation, he distinctly
told them that their mission had the ap.
pearance of interference in the domestic
affairs Of Russia. that he could permit
no foreign Intervention whatever, and
that the Russian Government could not
tolerate shadow of Intervention from
whatever side it came. He, however,
condesoended to accept their address to
hand to the Gear, and there his action
ended.
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A Paris workman, few days ago,
came upon largo ''treasuro trovo. "
While clearing away some building
Btoues in one Of the streets, he found
under stone $l,040, ,G00-supposcd TO
havo been stolen from the French trea-
sury by ono OF the Communists.
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MAN DROWNED. Sam. Stanyard. co.
lored, who came TO the city Oh Friday
morning. in the sloop Annie, to sell the
produce he brought with him, was fomntl
ut o'clock, Saturday afternoon, drown
ed. under tho stern Of IL fiat ut Gndsden Il
Wharf, at the foot of Calhoun street.
(Charlesi0n Courier.
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list OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Carroll, Melton & JaDney-Snmmons.
DIG: Psixotto & Son-Auction.
/ 'PAYsinger s, Franklin-Turtle Soup.
W. 8. 81. NJ. Talbot Horses, SO.
Capital Building !E Loan Association.
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While we doubt the reported alli-
ance between France and Russia
against Germany. it is impossible to
CLOSE our eyes to the fact that an un
wonted activity in military affairs is now
manifested by tho latter, hardly explain
able upon any other basis than that Of o
contemplated war. Central Asin swarms
with Muscovite soldiers; enlistments are
being actively prosecuted everywhere
throughout the Gers dominions; pre-
parations for vast increase of war ma
terial are under way, while an extensive
system OF fortifoation is being pushed
rapidly forward upon the Western from
tier. Whether this military revival has
been excited by the jealousy of Germany,
or desire to take advantage OF Francea
quiescenoe to push forward Russin' g
Eastern policy. or whether it is mere
precautionary measure to over-awe the
Poles, who have recently, manifested
signs OF dissatisfaction. the history oi
only few months will develop. The
extensive nature of the preparations
under way would seem to indicate some
more serious purpose than the mere
sl,am battle with which st. Petersburg
is to be beaieged. Probably the Gear il
profiting by the lesson afforded 10 the
French at Woerth, on the danger ol
aurprise, and means his harmless little
exhibition as the cover to movement
more important. and some fine morning
may drop in upon 'the sick man" before
Europe is fully aware of his Intentions
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OFFICIAL RAFFLE NUMBERS Charleston Chari.
table Association. for benefit Free School fund:
RArrLE CLASS No. -August II.
1924 40 2-37- 80 As As o. o. 98>28-35
Witness our hands, at Charleston, this 21st
August, 1871. FENN PECK.
JAMES GILLILAND,
August "a Sworn commissioners.
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FACTS WORTH MISUNDERSTANDING q recent
trial or comparison Of ordinary Baking Pow
DER, it WAS shown conolusively that better
results were attained with from one. half to
two thirds the quantity OF the latter than
With any 9th or in market. The secret Of che
success lima in the care with which DooLBY's
YEAST POWDER is prepared, and its entire
freedom from substances that are injurious
to the system.
We challenge comparison at any and all
times The verdict or the consumer is al
ways in cur favor. For sale by all grocers.
August q IS
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on Friday aud Saturday:
One of the sevorest storms which we
have experienced for years-somo per
sons say since 1857 passed over our city
on Friday and Saturday. On the fore
noon OF Friday last, tho wind blew fresh
from about Southeast, during the dny
changed to North east. increasing in
force during the afternoon. accompanied
by light rain. Soon after dark the wind
and rain increased. the former blowing
with great violence in heavy squalls,
while the latter came down in torrents.
During Friday night and Saturday until
midnight, heavy North least guile pre-
vailed, the wind sometimes veering
slightly to the East or North, the rain
descending with volume not previously
known for years. It was not unexpected,
however. as those unerring monitors,
the weather reports, foretold its oomin 9
by several days. which enabled the river
craft at least to secure safe moorings
In the city in many places trees were
blown down aud snapped asunder, small
out-houses were injured in the roofs,
while shutters banged, and window
sashes ratified violently. The rain was
so furious that it got into every crevice
where it conld bo forced, aud damaged
houses inside more or less. In severnl
of tho streets large holes were mndo--in
two or three instances aapacious enough
to hold carriage aud horse. In the
North eastern aud Northwestern por-
tions of the oity lots wore flooded, aud
cellars and Easements filed to the depth
Of several inches, and in some cases us
many feet. On Saturday it poured un-
ceasngy all dny. and actually interfered
with tho prosecution of business; the
draymen nnd cnrters of East Bay were
compelled to abandon their accustomed
hnnhts, and give their animals tho best
shelter they could from tho meroiless
elements. In that deleotabie section Of
tho city known as Rottenboro, tho streets
were inundated, and tho yards aud eel
lars filled to considerable depth. Mr..
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MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The Northern
mail opens at 800 P. NJ; closes 7.15
A. NJ. Charleston day mail opens 400
P. NJ; closes GOO A. nj. Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes 6. 90
P. Al. Greenville mail opens GAS p.
a.; closes 800 A. NJ. Western mail
opens 9.00A. NJ. closes 1.3O P. NJ. On
Sunday Office open from to 4 P. NJ.
The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-07-12
A BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENT.

In Augustine Days great play ''Un
der the Gasligh,," Laura Courtlaud
utters these beautiful sentiments
"Let the woman you look upon be
wise or vain, beautiful or homely, rich
or poor, she has one thing to refuse !;
her heart. Her beauty, her wit, her ac-
complishments, she may sell to you, but
her love is treasure without money
and without price. She ouly asks in
return that when you look upon her,
your eyes shall speak mute devotion !;
that when you address her, your voice
shall be gentle, loving and kind. That
you shall not desplse her 5ecac>e she
cannot understand, all at once, your
vigorous thoughts aud ambitious plans,
for which misfortune and evil have
defeated your great purposes, her love
remains to console you. You look upon
the trees for strength and grandeur f; do
not despise the flowers because their
fragrance is all they have TO give -
Remember, love i. all that woman can
give, but it is the only earthly thing
which God permits US to carry beyond
tie grave"
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in his turn, laid bare all his hearsbefore
her, and that upou these hours Of suf-
fsripg aud confession, Of humiliation
and joy, their mutual confidence and
love were rebuilt upon tried and per-
fected foundation. The next morning
reply was mailed to the editors letter
the innocent cause of the trouble. 1t
had contained merely a request for
"permission to alter the name of Mrs.
Cynthia Sullivan's story;" and, with
Aunje's acquiescence, the correspon-
dence ceased, and "Mrs. Cynthia Sulli-
van" was known no more in the literary
world.
a few weeks later, on the evening be-
fore Roberts birthday, his wife failed to
meet him at, the door on his return
from the city, but in the parlor he
found her, blushing and radiant, sitting
at the dear old chess.table, trying in
vain to keep up the traditional look Of
absorption in her game. The only draw
back to the correctness Of the picture
was the sling in which she was still
obliged to carry her arm, perhaps it
was this which sen: the rare tears to
her husbands eyes as he kneeled beside
her and held her close to his heart.
Thus the quaint old Chinese table be-
came one of the most cherished of their
household gods, the companion Of many
o cozy winter evening, the silent
preacher to Robert against all impa-
thence and suspicion-to Annie against
any concealnent or disiugenuousness.
When February's magazine was publish
ed, Anuie's arm was entirely strong
again, and she enjoyed to the full the
long-desired pleasure Of hearing her
story read aud praised by the voice
dearer to her than all the world beside.
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MAN GOING, THE EARTH ABIDING,

Everything appears to abide but man.
The world is the grave of our race. Men
who have prevailed TO open the glorious
book of nature, and to look thereon, who
have deciphered the mystic characters,
traced by an eternal hand on its earliest
stone pages, tell US that between the
successive acts of creatio1 whole cterni-
ties have intervened. And yet in this
inspired volume we read, Thou, Lord,
in the beginning hast laid the foundation
of the earth, and the heavens are the
works Of Thy hands; they shall perish,
but Thou remainest; and they all shall
wax old as doth garment, and as g
vesture shalt Thou fold .hem up. and
they shall be changed" There are no
signs of decay. The stars that met the
wondering gaze of the worlds first
fathers look down in their calm and
quiet beauty on the men who are but
strangers aud sojourners here. Nature
puts Of her vestments when they have
become faded aud worn in the heat and
dust Of the world; but in the spring
time she puts on garments as beautiful
as ever, that have been woven in her
own loom during the deadness Of wiuser
The world is glorious temple. We
are told that the worshippcrs are great
er than the temple; and yet We see
generations treadins its aisles, and pre-
sently they are lost to view, but the
temple abides. 1. seems as ifthe world
continued aud only man passed away.
Rer. H. J. PRS
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A SISTERS PRAYER.

As youth vas leaving his Christian
home for the temptations Of college life,
a pious and beloved sister put into his
hand a parting note. Words Of sisterly
affection aud interest were followed by
this brief appeal:
"Dear brother: If at the hour of
twilight you are tempted to 60 any
where or engage in anything that would
dishonor your parents or your God,
remember, l cntreat you, your sister is
pleading for you at the throne of grace.
That hour shall be with me hallowcd
time, devoted to God on your account" ="
Months passed 4; and the student won
far name BY his exemplary deport-
meut aud attention to study his sister,
untiringly pleaded with God for his
conversion. At length precious letter
came, bearing the hope that he had
found Saviour. Acknowledging a debt
of gratitude to the teachings and prayers
of his father and mother, he says to his
sister:
"Among the many influences which,
I hope, have been instrumental in lead.
ing nae to Jesus, none is more signal
than a consciousness l have that you,
my dear sister, was daily bearing ME in
your hear. at particular hour. When
tempted to join my associates in some
forbidden pleasure, or to spend an even
ing in an Improbable manner, voice
seemed to say to NE, Beware; your
sister is praying for you l tried to
put it away; l buried myself 10 my
books to drown the voice Of conscience,
but it grew louder and loudsr. Outward
propriety would not satisfy me. and |
had no rest until l began to pray myself.
| | had bitter struggles with my wicked
and proud heart. The way Of salvotion
| seemed hard aud impossible, but could
| not turn back. God has heard your
prayer, my beloved sister, and l shall
always feel that owe very much to
you"
Alb, Sister, brother, friend, you know
not the power you WELD over those
brought up at your side. The love Of
home and friends even if unsanctifcd.
may do much; but you know the 1ay
to the throne Of grace may enclrele o
cherished one with these strong cords Of
love and influence which, by Gods
blessing, shall nos be broken even By
temptation and sOphistry 10 their mOs'
Willy FORMS. You may thus wiz the JOY
| Of those who save soul from death and
hide a multitude Of sins.
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SPARKLING
CATAWBA SPRINGS.
Fyrmerly called
THE CAROLINA WHITE SULPHUR,
CATAwBA COUNTY, n. c.
SPARKLING

This highly popular watering place will lie
open for visitors on WEDNESDAY, June l3th.
The Mineral Waters Of these Springs are, the
White and Blue sulphur. and Chalycbeatc. the
medicinal properties of which are not excc!!e,!,
and healthier and more delightful watering
place not to be found.
The Springs Will be under the management OF
JAS. ". BLAIR, formerly Of Marlborough House.
Raleigh, y. C., an experienced hotel keeper.
together with Mrs WRENS, and visitors inay
RELY upon good fare aud good attention.
Plenty of Ice. good Bani Of Music and good
Physician in attendance. &c.
Leave Baltimore or Washington City in t.
morning via Acquis Creek. Richmond and Dan
vile T.. R.: to Salisbury. where yor take the
We tern and Morganton Road, aud reach Hick
ory Station (the Springs Depot By halt-past
nine o'clock the next iaorairs.
Leave Augusta, Ca, at night, AMI take the
Charlotte and Statesyille Road at Charlotte you
reach the Springs early the next morning.
Charleston in the morning, and be At the Springs
the next morning.
a good four horse Omnibus viii run in con-
nection with the trains to TIE Springs over
beautiful road only SIX miles.
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CLEAEELAND
Min eral sprin gs'
(FORMERLY WILSONS,)

So nils Ncst IF CiaRoae, v. e.
The subscribers, having associated themselves
in the management of these Springs. would an
nounce TO their friends anG the public that the
House will lie opened on Tie Is; day Of June tYr
the reception Of visitors
To those who have tested ;he virtues of thesa
extraordinary waters it is deemed nnHec.s ssary tn
say anything by way Of commcnla;on. but to
Others they confidently as,are satisfaction ifthey
will make trial Of the healing properties Of this
water for only short time.
We plelsc ourselves to spare neither pains
nor expense in order to render aii Who mag
favor US with cali rs comfortable as possible.
In prospcc, of an abundance of supplies ae have
adopted tie following scale Of
REDUCED cHiEGES:
If over 10 days at $50 ?cr lay
If not over 10 days, !.7j
Single day, go
Children between the ages of . and yca-s.
and cclorcd servants. at half rates.
Washing on reasonable terms.
l, is expected that the Western Division g;
the VIII. Char. & Ruth. Railroad viii Lc CON
rleted to within nile or two Of tie Springs at
an early day.
J.J. BLACKW00D.
L. ". OATES.
Nov 81 1e-1-on