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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-06-11

ANOTHER KEROSENE Exp1os1oN.-
About l o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Bridget Sweeney, who is staying
with Mrs. Cokely, in Columbus street.
between Nassau and Meeting, was &C.
yerely burned by the accidental explo-
sion of can of kerosene OIL She was
engaged in kindling fire. for the pnr-
pose of ironing. and had poured some
kerosene oil over the wood. Striking q
match. she applied it to the wood, still
holding the can Of oil in her hand: The
flame ignited quickly, and communi-
eating to the can Of oil. .orrib!e explo-
sion ensued. In moment, the nnfor.
tunate woman was enveloped in fames,'
which was only extinguished after her
clothing was entirely consumed, aud she
bad been terribly burned from her whist
down to her feet. Mrs. Cokely, in ns-
sisting her, also had her arm md hand
slightly burned. i prominent surgeon
was sent for, and the sufferer received
every assistance She is now in critical
situation, and it III doubtful whether she
will survive. - Charleston Ne,os, 1OM.
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THE LAsr OF THE BoUnnoNs. The
Mobile Register, which,, under the able
editorial control OF Col. John Forsyth,
hoe been one cf the mest determined:
opponents Of the new line of policy pro
posed by the Democracy Of the country,
and already adopted in Pennsylvania
and Ohio, now gives its slow consent to
the movement, though it whispers
"And yet it moves" In recent num-
ber we find the following utterances:
We have our views ns to how it (the
Democracy should meet the common
enemy, and we have put them on record.
Whether these views ore concurred in or
not, we train under the banner all the
same, aud whenever the plan OF battle is
arranged, We shall harhor bnt one
thought. to wit: ''Let us march against
Phillip" It is Of least some comfort to
know that the line of battle likely to be
adopted by the Democracy is exceeding.
~ distastoful to the Jacobip lenders.
Meantime, stalking our Convictions on
the Register article Of January last, en-
titled '.The issues Of 1872.."' which has
never been. answered, we 60, perforce.
with the tide, and wait to see what it
will bring forth. a,,il
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Coal! Coal! Coal!!!

T1HE undersigned has made arrangements
VIII parties % IL GhariestoD. and is ! pre-, Sso
weight, cash on delivery. Orders left at
Greenville Railroad Ofiiee. over South Caro-
lima Bank AMI Trnst Company, promptly at
tended to. THOS. J. MOOHE. Agent.
June 10 limo
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The New York Bulletin, of Wednes-
day. in it's report Of the stock markets
for the preceding day, says: Southern
State bonds have been strong, with Ten
nessees, Virginias and new South Caro-
linas as the features. AS will be seen by
the advertisement elsewhere, the July in
terest on the South Carolina bonds will
be promptly paid"
The members of the principal religi-
ous denominations in the world nre esti-
mated as follows: Greek Church, 60, ,602.-
700; the six other Oriental Churches,
$500, 600; Roman Catholics, 1875, 900, 600;
Protestants, SO, l39. 900; Mohammedans,
lGO, 600, 600; 'Buddhista, 10000, 600;
other Asiatio religions, 260, 600, 900; Pa-
gans, 100000, 900; Jews, 5000, 900.
The R.nnewick, Ge., iApnenl ea-s:
''Ne arc pnined to announce the death
OF the infant child of John Templeton
and his wife, Alice Vane. which occurred
III our city on Tuesday night last. Al
though strangers to our citizens, they
have the sympathies Of all in their sad
bereavement.
When Mr.. Horace Greeley entered the
Tribune connting-room all the clerks
fled in dismay; aud it was not until he
reached the editorial sanotum and met
the ''devil" that it was fully realized he
was alive aud "kicking"- sale from tho
clutches Of tho terrible Ku Kluxea.
A vessel is expected to arrive at
Charleston from Bremen, in tho fall,
with a lot of German passenger immi-
grants. She is anxiously awaited by
those who expect tho arrival of relatives
aud friends.
The cable announces that Communist
prisoners, to the number Of 90, 900. are
to be transported to New Caledonia, a
desolate island in the South Pacific
ocean, belonging to France.
There are seven applications for d.
yorcs pending before tue superior court
of Loudoun County, Va. Is this an in
stance OF the march of Northern ideas?
We have now got colored cadet and
o young Mormon ut West Point. We still
need an Indian, not taxed, md Heather
Chinee.
The Buohhcit mystery has been cleared
up. He took sudden and unexpected
departure ola tho Augusta branch OF the
South Carolina Railroad for the West.
FELL DEAD.-Captain Henry w. Nc.
Miiiian, on old aud highly esteemed citi.
zen OF Barnwell County, fell dead on
Wednesday morning last, while ut work
III his Held, near Graham's, s. C.
Small and ripe peaches aro selling in
Atlanta, deorgia, ut hfty cents per dozen.
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Lecture.

June 10 2

A LECTURE, before the Young Mems
n Christian Association, by Rev. A. w.
as er On oYp4Y Gsyls;f The C' g'l aste
at Irwin's Hall. Tickets will be sold at the
bookstores. Admission twenty-five cents.
Doors open at 8 p. VI. Speaking at half past
- Tnno IN
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H1an-HANDEp OurnAaE.-On Sunday
night last, Mr.. Joseph w. Hair, while
on his way home from his fathers
house, near Minis, was seized by two
ruffians, who attempted to stab him.
cutting through one of his suspenders
and shirt with knife. Sir. Hair had
nothing with which to defend himself
bnt knife: which he drew, and, it is
supposed, stabbed one of them with.
causing him to relax his hold. Mr.. Hair
then fled, and was fred at, bnt fortu !.
nately the ball did not take effect. Our
informant states that they were strange
beings. Ba,m,ceN Sentinel.
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Ladies and Chiidren's Suits.
A FRESH arrival IF the above SUITS
~ fashionable ,tylrs, at ill pricas. Call
soon, at Mrs. T.. f. REEDS ..r
June l02 Millinery Store,
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HAS on hand. at reduced prices, G OLD and
III SILVER WATCHES, .JEWRLRY, Bill
Goods. Guns, Pistols and Sporting Goods.
n: 3. Having the agency Of tho American
Philadelphia Watches, (Paulus Pat. 1882
turers prices. can rGc0mmond them q first
class time piece. M
Repairing and Engraving done by frat class
workmen, and warranted. WM. GLAZE, i
One door North Scott & Sons Banking
House. Juno 9 f2mo
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For Sale.
f.lHE LOT known as Christ Chnr cl. proper
Il ty, situated OH the South. east corner Of
I3landing aud Marion streets. in the city OF
Columbia, containing ono aero. M
IH. 4 ALSO, t.
The Lot on Richardson street, South of and
adjoining the United States or Nickerson Ho-
tel Lot. fronting on Richardson street So feet
inches aud running back 20S feet incilos.
Each Of the above Lots, FROM their pecu-
larly favorable locations. must fas. increase
in value.
In addition to the above, the subscriber Of
fers for sale large amount OF Real Estate
in this city. in the surrounding country, in
Nowbcrry, and in RpartanLurg, consisting Of
Houses and Lots, Farms, Mills. &c.
May 2i t1mo j. w. PARKER.
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HOTEL Arrivals, June 1A. Nseke.so.:
Houss--H. j. Bradon, DR.. w. o. Taylor,
y. s. A.; J. 81. Averili, Charleston; J..
4. Jillson, Columbia;. T.. v. Smalley,.
New York; B. Barnes, Baltimore; J. 9.
Fagg, Cornwell's; J..O. F.Sims. Rich
land; Asa Snyder, Richmond; Joseph 81.
Gay, Simpsons; J. G.. Godfrey, Atlanta;
j. p. Constable, Augusta.
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Lippman's Ditters are for sale by all drug.
gists and deaiora. Depot In Columbia, Il. O.. +,
at GEIagn i MoGasooA's, Druggists. S18
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28

b. u4-es where iugng fowls are kept, II l.
.i-a1le ~ hsqe The greater part consist
q 1ine hre-u 0i non--ltters RY having
tew hst aT+ mrs rate mothers 10 dN the
tatllAng department eni The rest Sa,
-hree inarters ot the whole. made up ot
reed hat never utierS - sit. 4 great deal
sated III the labor Of attendance. Il this
Nhtl' Ah3t '- -o nigh that ii Is worth
hi.e 40 save h. time o MAJ. R0mnn ut
4iit apaN. o' managing poultry
VI IS as easy m take care of TWO hundred
sitting hen. trough the lap Ing season
,7 H- lU1drel 0i 4 sitting variety. sup
t-5 lt former 4re kerr iG eight wards
4, fh8.Hiug twenty tsr layers, with nd
t9n lie from itssN obstinate clucking hens
.-u. the latter In -four yards, oI twenty dive
"ati III teing agreed among poultry man
--'S iha} icH IS must be Tranquil 10 10 well
I'D therefore no mixed with strangers. the
-ltlefs from q yard must IT. confined In
34ri.ea!ar all pen IN cNfe with their own
Tl-pdS I'm The same Vari Vow our wards
es~u with ~ Iaii pen. make eighteen IN aIl
p Ire iurLls4e4 NllJ food. fresh water. and
lust b1th. aNI to he cleaned regularly as
veil ~ WhiteWusAed or treated with car.
onic acid the tahor being about equal tu
har required ',y thc eight wards ol non slt
-ts a iile former case and II We consider
t1e me 'Pent IN detecting ami removing
7lflei~ ma small item Where there Is Il on
-luerabie number of t0wls-the sitting breed
tiup4rF II d stan greater disadvantage
5 well hred race OI uou-sttters will not
2lse one lnhrIneJ 8se ol sitting among nj
\ 1irds, though there are sometimes teints,
a-tuQ perhaps eW hours 81 q LAY when
ley sin Dut leaVe un without anv correct
We measures Tleg commonly have peri
IDS lasting two or three days, "C i week,
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28
what Potatoes Take from the Soil.

W. all observed the great deterioration
III our potato crops during the past ten or
twenty years and what Is the cause of this
alarming deGIeaSe t9 tnberss an science
in remedyln9 the difficulty! We think #
can, and ia order 10 place the matter la Il
cleal light. W. Will point out the kind ami
amount OF lood which the potatoe demands
We had held OF potatoes upon the farm
which yielded 200 bushels 10 the acre; this
may he regarded as an old fashioned crop
this crop removed from the SOL In tuhurs
and tops At least 400 pounds Of potash; also
il removes 80 pounds of phosphoric acid
Vow these amounts are very large, and
serve to show that the potato plant is
great consumer Of tie two substances, and
i, also shows that In order to restore our
potato fields to their former productive
condition, we must supply phosphate com
pounds and substances holding potash in
large quantities. For six or eight genera-
tion7 in New England, our fathers have
been eXhaustlng the soil, by removing these
agents N their potato and other crops, ana
We nave reached time when the vegetable
Is starving In our fields Tor want OF it's
pr0perf food, 0Rr farmers have found that
lew land gives The hest crops, and this il
tue to the tact that such fields afford the
most potash Bar so long as we crop our
pastures so Hnreasonaby. We cannot re-
sort To lew land, AZ land IS not new that
has had Is porash ami phosphate elements
removed hy grazing animals Remember
tfat . potato held which give }iut 100
bushels TO tie acre reqnires at least 100
pounds oi potash but by allowing the tops
70 decay upon the Held, 60 pounds OF this
Is restored Is the soil again, as that amount
is ltat At ?
potatoes requires twice AS much phosphoric
acid as = medium crop Of wheat, so that in
two years with wheat the land Is deprived
OF no more of the agent than 1t loses in one
year with potatoes. Boston journal OF
Chemistry.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28

Strike out OF existence at once, ten days
supply Of eight or ten articles, such az in.
dian corr, wheat. rye, potatoes, rice, mil
let, The date, the banana, and the bread fruit,
with half dozen others which serve as the
forage OF the domestic animals, and the hu-
man race would be extinct The house we
iIIa0lt, the monuments We erect, the trees
we plant, stand IN some cases for ages bnt
our own frames-the stout limbs, The skill
ful hands that build the houses, and set up
The monuments, and plant the trees--have
10 ne hulf up. re e-created, every dav; and
this must be done from the fruits of the
earth, gathered by agriculture. Everything
else - luxury, convenience, comfort--lood
IS indispensable. Then consider the be-
widern2 extent OF this daily demand and
supply, which you will allow NE to place
before you In q somewhat coarse mechani-
raj illustration. The human race is usually
estimated at about / 900, 100000 ol indiyi-
tualS II the sustenance Of portion OF
multitldlnons millions is derived from
other sources than agriculture. this cir
cumStance Is balanced nv the fact that there
IS . great deal of agriculture produce rails
Pd IN excess OF the total demand for food
Let, then, the thoughtful huSbaudman who
desires to form lust idea of the import
anee OF MIS- pursuit, reflect, when he gathers
MS little hock about him to partake the
mornings meal, that 1000, 600, 900 fellow
men have awakened from sleep that morn
ing, craving their daily bread, with the
same appetite which reigns a, his family
board; and that ii, by q superior power.
they could he gathered together at The same
hour, for tsie same meal. they would flll
both SIDES Of I'VE tables reaching all round
the globe where it is broadest, seated side
~ side. &ntl allowing * inches to each in
dlTidual, and that these tables are TO be re-
newed twice or thrice every day. Then let
him consider that, In addition TO the food
ol the human race, that OF all the humble
partakers of mans toil--tha lower animals
is to he provided in like manner These
all walt upon agriculture, as the agent of
that Providence which giyeth them their
meat III due season; ana they probably
consume in the aggregate an equal amount
oi produce; and, finally, let him add, III
imagination, to this untold amount of daily
jood for man and beast, the various articles
which are furnished, directly or Indirectly.
from the soil, Tor building material fJirnj-
tpre, clothing and fuel The grand total
VIII illustrate the primary Importance OF
agriculture, considered as the steward-tbe
commlssary~- charged with supplying this
almost lncOnceiyahe tally demand Of the
human race and the sIbiect animals for
their daily bread; a want 80 imperative
and nhoomptolnising. that death, in its
most agonlzing form, is the penalty of a
failure In the supply Edward Everett.
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VOLUME ~.

.on wagon. The horse must pull the
weight, as the colt ia too young to be al
lowed 10 feel any part Of 1t. Care must be
taken not to oyerdriye. A mile is sutfi-
cient During the summer, hay and oats
are sim to he fed to the colt, and he shonli
never on any account be turned ont to
grass. Grass may be given as an altera-
tive, however II care has been taken
with him he viii retain the symmetry he
possessed when q sucking. In this way
the colts are to be brought on until the fall
after they are two years old, when they
may be placed in the hands of q skillfnl
trainer or reserved for training purposes.
By that time their character Will perhaps
have become sufficiently developed, 80 that
he selection of the proper individuals NAV
be made for breeding, to he paid according
10 their nuallties
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well what we do. You must accept this
money. Even il you preferred poverty
to doing 80. YOU have no right 10 drag
her down"
Mrs. Beauchamp had heard certain
portions of this speech with evident as
tonishment; but she made no remarl, At
its conclusion.
II will tell you what said Ford,
make Julia Judge, and let her decide
81 would rather for her to remain ia
ignorance OF this said Frank
Nonsense 1t will do nc harm to tell
her, replied the lawyer, opening the
window "Miss Beauchamp' ne called.
The couple in the garden retraced their
steps and came in Charles Ford concise
lY told the news. Julia ran to her
mother.
''Oh, my poor mamma :" she said, and
covered her lips with kisses. 1t was
enough 10 reconcile one to the loss.
Captain Lycett looked distressed.
'.Now then, listen to Mr.. Franks pro-
posal. continued Mr.. Ford; and he re-
lated the conversation to them. You
are Judge Miss Julia. and you are to de-
eide the case" he added "What is i, to
bc--yes or no?"
The two ladies whispered together for
i few minutes. Frank argued well .or
his success. Hesitation is mostly the
harblnger of assent. Presently Julia
turned to the others with ayertPd eyes
and agitated manner, a heavenly color
stealing into her cheek.
Mamma consents to take yonr money,
Mr.. Churchill" she said, tayorng him
with one delicious glance, Gift you
will take me -
''Eiurrahr' shouted tha lawyer clap
ping his hands. Released tron your
promise, by Joyen'
Frank was dazed with happiness.
''But I.ycett 81 he managed to ~tammer
at last.
"lIe is engaged to his cousin Lncy,'
was the reply.
Not to YOU" exclaimed Frank
"No; Mr.. I.ycett is my uncle, you 9ear
goose ?" said Julia; and in the face of all
the company, boldly and willfully, though
not without Just proyocation, Mr., Frank
took her right in his arms and kissed har.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28
Grounds for Impeachment Of the Pres'-
donf

i is not because an impeachment of thu
present incumbent of the Presidential ol
ice would be groundless, n0r because hi-
scandalous degradation of the Executive
office should not be redressed or arrested
that we recently discountenanced the
mere sensationalism of Il New York ionr
nal on subject so grave. Were a move
ment in good faith essayed lor the rr-
covery, for the Chief Magistracv, of IT.
constitutional and traditional dignity. al
which bnt the vestiges remain. by the dis
placement of Grant, rather than by the
more promising method Of electin@ 4
statesman to succeed him, who needs
more than a suggestion to perceive lh-
manifold accusations, any one Of wht''t
under the legal principle so Strennlou.l2
denied against Andrew johnson, lha' l'
be impeachable the offence must I've anal'-
gous to crime or misdemeanor Al com
mon law, or by statue, could be establish
ed against the present despcahle sncc-,
sor of Jackson and of Washington
He corspired with degraded deua
gogues of foreign countries. with whom II,
colorado treaty relations existed, ior lg.
use Of the ships, arms, and men OF tLs
United States navy, in tlrtherancr MI
schemes Of personal ambition ami prirs
plunder.
He conspired with the same parties I's
the spoliation, arrest, mock trial, inpli'
onment. and oppression of Davis Hatch
an American citizen. and others, in tor
eign country, for communicating with TI.
American press.
He instituted war with 4 foreign nation.
with which this country was n perfect
amity. in violation not only OF the Cons
tuition, which disahles the President t'r
making war, bnt OF sub-iStln% treaty M
niatlons with that power.
lie negotiated WIN Dolly d pom
cah usurpefH' Ie" ny barf. ahd rHl'''"
to effect compact hetwetn thr w. ".'.
tionS' moi "lth9tahdlng me nitr1 Static.
through the rejection ni my moi'-"i
treaty ny the senate, ha rendered
ma, lof him I" no any ar' un"'F 81.
lie niSaPptopfla'edS SI.''.l'"" -.t s'-..-
ny paying over 10 his profI@ale l'"lHI.-
lcan acepmrhcf' IN pursuance oI ii''i'
NOT yet blndIng or m any sense Na.l- ny
"lch was afterwards aetna rs mU'. h'.
and Foll,
ie Nl"iated lhe statute F'SuiAlhS VT
pay ana dn'le- "i the private >erte'7'' .
ihe ife'ldeil' W'l'd 'Iieh'r J., A22l'' ''...
ny me eStanl'slm'ht nj " WIii1F '.'-
ing Executive NlituNIo't-
| lie NoHlteo' "r 4 h"Ha y" A'- "W ''M
me Sta'tte f-S''id'ih@ 'hr pt'F t'-'r
leaves ot absence 'l "hre'' "I ll' A'A.'
lie accepted IdnuS' goods aha "o.F'
/ III consideration ol appointments ',' .'H4, +.
aHo A99taNate" 'le lh">' ny h'"'''''
accepting ail manner "l pe>t''
!aNorS' u 'I' great H''t'l'''4 "! I"' l'''.
service.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28
About framing Young 1rotters


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~ - - p,onon, ppHet may oe AS
SiVet ~ lii0 SVA"ie " 'In ''i' "hip' IL neces-
~ :" ~ D'eahi"S '''l vi hanuilhS
any ioi 80 q i'iii'p W sugar vi iahoiui
', ms WIN qu'o' a"se1 I anu restore serFhHy
ai''iost iliiuieul'le!!' wv thihgs 20 10 pro-
iuCIns ohe ulSpositioH catieu oaiky-a morse
aua inau- ~ married man, you shoald
ieheo' Oh lhe manner IN winch you are
III. eiueu 1 ~ your wlie. one hehtions, per-
nap7' .haC nis. 'ohes mas very becoming
nv 80, % iep,y tnhI hni ooH1s eau anoru IL
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28
Lily Lee

/ did love thee. i.ily Lee.
A. the peirel loves the sea.
A. the wild bee loves the thyme,
As the poet loves his rhyme.
IS the blossom loves the dew
But the angels loved thee, too,
Nnce when twilight's dying head
Pressed her golden sheeted bed.
And the silent stars drew near,
White and tremulous with fear,
While the nights repellent frown
Strangled the young zephyr down,
Told | all my love to thee.
Hoping, fearing, LILY Lee.
f'lultered then her gentle breast
With a troubled, sweet unrest,
Like bird too near the net
Which the fowler's hand hath sci
But her mournful eyes the while,
And her spirit-speaking smile,
Told me love could not dispar,
Deaths pae arrow from her heart.
flushing from that very day
Passion pleading to have way
Folding close her little hand.
Watched | with her, till the sand
Crpmbling from beneath her tread,
Lowered her softly to the dead,
Where in peace she waits for me
Sweetest. dearest Lily Lee.
At chased harl loves the wave,
As blind silence loves the grave.
As pale passion loves despair,
Logged I, and still love thee
Angal-stoien Lily lee.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28

In Munich it is required by law that
every corpse, whatever the cause of death
may be, shall be publicly exposed at the
cemetery before the burial service can
take place. The rigid features Of the dead
can be clearly seen through the broad
windows of the room. their bodies elegant
" draped and covered with flowers. In
the right hand of each is small cord that
reaches upward to q bell. A watchman
is always at hand Burial alive is sup
posed to be impossible under this arrang-
ment. The law has been enforced for
hundreds of years, hat there is no record
OF a life saved by ii. Such law invsdes
the ssnctity OF private grief.
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28

A story i told OF man in COnnec'lru,
who fell from the root OF a liye-~tuN
building to the sidewalk; hut rs he struck
on the thick soleS OF his rubber shoes. H.
bounced back within quarter of an inch
the distance decreasing NJ each Journey
He subSided on hash enclosed in rubber
balls, which he managed 10 catch ON lfr'
bound, and at the end of month Wa
stopped and restored To his family
The Republican journal., 1871-12-28

To PRESERVE HAMS FROM FLtEs The
shippers, as they are called, are the larva
Of the NEATLY. To prevent their attacks
envelope the hams and bacon In thick paper
wrapping carefully, so that the. meat is
completely covered. Then the mea. Is put
into cotton bag, which ls sown up closely.
The fiy can not penetrate both envelopes
with its ovipostor, and If no holes or small
openings are left, the meat may be preserv-
ed from It, We have also packed the meat
In wheat bran and oats In boxes and barrels
and have been successful In saving it. But
we favor the first.meutioned plan.