The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-07-23
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So'7yiS s"eSterEfnanlcn44lty; nothlDg
warfner than'iovs: nothing Brighter than
virtue. and nothing more steadfust than
fuith.
Our colored citizens nre becoming in
terested in bssel ball. Capt. Jamss P.
Coleman REQUESTS US TO challenge any
CLUB in Columbia TO q match, Tor Ball.
Lot PARENTS talk mucH and talk weilat
hope.,. A father Who ia' ',habitlally aiilseat
In his own house may be in many re,
speots wise man. but he is Iotlwies in
his silence. We sometimes see pRthnts
Who are the life OF every company they
are ina and silent. uninteresting at home
among their children. III. they have not
mental activity and MENTAL stores sum-
oient for both, lst, them first proyide for
their own, household. It,is. better to in,
struct children aid moke them happy at
home, than ID is to charm strangers or
amuse f.ienda A silent home is duh
place for young people place from
whioh they will esonpe if they can.
They will talk or think OF being ''shut
up" there; and the youth who does not
love his home is in danger.
Our merchants. and others wishing to
prepare for the fall business, will please
take notes TINT the PHRN1x Office is
supplied with all necessary material for
as handsome onrds, bill heads. posters,
circulars, and other printing that may be
desired, MS any Office in the city. Give
us call and test our work
The motto written upon the templs OF
Delphi, "Know Tbyself." should be en-
craven upon the heart Of the youth,
who, fred with enthusiasm, and im-
PEELED by passion. enters upon the arena,
OF life. Knowing but little Of his 70 'eedh dhhiGSa Cd
tants, and deplorably ignorant Of the
conflict. f ,,.., M,
4, A delighted hearer observed of O very
brilliant talker that the fash of his wit
was followed CLOSELY by the peal Of ap-.
plause. 1.''
A Virginia editor has. at last come to
the conclusion that man might as we'll
undertake to hold himself mt arm Is length
and then turn double .somers!u,lt oyer
meeting house steepie",as as to attempt to-
publish c paper that viii sai. e-er;hodS.
More truth than pdetry in it. too '.!t,,,
Sleeping in room where kerosene
lamp is turned down will never fail TO-
produce headache! ur.tl.l.nl iaG.ll !
Several young men around towrn, ought
to trim out their eyebrows, so as to cor.
respond with their moustaohe, H..
I A gentleman whose habit it vas to
entertain occasionally q oirole OF friends.
observed that one was in the habit OF eat
ing something before grace was asked,
and determined to cure him. On being
seated at table he said. ...For what We
are about to receive and what James
B has already received, the Lord make
ms truly thankful" aeaii
Complaint is made against the city
wa'gher. On Saturday last. gentleman
agreed to take o load Of hay, with the
understanding that it was about 400
pounds. The weigher's report called for
nearly 600; but, upon close inspection,
1t vas found that mistake of over 200
pounds had been made. We have no
doubt the mistake was unintentional; at
the same time, he should be very particu-
lar.
Mrs. T.. NJ. Pollock is m expert in
pntting up preserves, pickles. oatsnps.
brnndy fruits, etc. If yon are in want
of any of the above arsicles-and what
(amily is not?-you Gun be readily sup
piled.
I'll good idea for young ladies not
naturally endowed with coor-thut OF
carrying q complexion in their sun
shades. ,'i.
Josh Billings on goldfish says: "They
are good eating for a wet day; they are
better than on umbreller to keep man
dry"
The Governor has accepted the reaie-
nation Of r. W. Boyd. as Trinl Justice
OF Chester County, and has appointed
B. r. Clyburn Trial Justice for Inn.
caster County. Ia .