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The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-02-14

STORM SIGNALs.-On and after to-
day, February lst, regular weather
reports will be received at Washing
ton three times day from Corinne.
IN Utah. and San Francisco. in Cali
fornia. The system Of storm signals.
which has SO frequently been advo-
Gated, and the adoption of which has
already commanded important direct
and indirect advantages. will thus be
extended from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. The first of the recent
heavy snow storms came. according
TO unanimous reports. from the
Rocky Mountains. The presump-
ton Is that these storms came from
the Pacific. One important scien-
titic question is to be decided bv the
storm signals is whether this was
actually the case. proving that some
OF the storms hitherto supposed to
sweep from the Atlantic over the
country TO this side of the Rocky
Mountains have, in fact. swept from
the Pacific across the lofty Sierra
Nevada and the Rocky Mountains.
1t may be expected that the system
OF storm signals will have been so
greatly perfected and extended with
IN few months as to satisfy the
public that we have not exaggerated
the immense practical services it is
capable of rendering. This system
Will effect saving of life and pro-
perty on both land and sea which
viii be incalculable, if due attention
be paid to its warnings of the ap-
proach of storms, from whatever di-
rection.- Pittsburg Leader.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-02-14

Neck-tie parties" have dawned
in the rural districts. \ neck-tie
party Is one where each lady attend
ing the party makes 4 neck-tie of
the same material as the dress she
wears. These are taken to where the
party IS to be held and placed in
bag. When the gentlemen arrive
each one must go to the bag and
take out n neck-tie, and it is his duty
to wait upon the lady. during the
evening. who wears the dress cor
responding in material with the
neck-tie.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17


A horrible outrage by the Ku Klux is
reported in North Carolina. II was an
attempt to intipaidate a minister of the
gospel. A negro preacher in Lincoln
County has received the following anony-
nous letter: Reverend ana Dear Sir:
You must either quit preaching or quit
stealing hogs. Il. K. K.''
In China. no virtue ia universally re-.
cognized except duty to parents. The
motive to avoid disgrace and seek honor
is that credit may be reflected back on q
mans father, and this reverence is tho
basis Of all respect paid to the political
powers that be.
'sThe. erring wife shot hor betrayer,
and then committed suicide by opening
the veins In her arms" is the sum and
substance Of domestic tragedy Gs given
by the Newark papers. 4
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

INITIATING Coop PRECEDENT. by
English law. any one presuming to get
on or off n railroad train when in motion
is arrested on the spot aud fined. The
object OF the law is thrce-fold: first, to
protect human life, whether tho owner
will or no; second, to protect the corpo-
rations against the risk OF being mulcted
for damages where they are not in fault;
and third, to relieve the public from the
annoyance Of bars and rails interposed
by the company in their own protection
against the possible results of foolhardy
nets. Pennsylvania now follows tins
precedent. Her Legislature makes it n
misdemeanor, punishable by fine, to
enter or leave car in violation of the
companies rules. one OF which always
prohibits 30 doing while tho car is in
motion
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17
THE OR1a1N OF LOCOMOTIVES Some

TEE ORIa1N OF LOCOMOTIVES Some
where about the year 17S0, 30 runs the
tale. atraveling miIlwright-yint thesadays
.of the kings Of ameohaHJps Ifooksore,
and with Tte brood Hest Of iNdrthefp Droic
accent, Stopped 8t SoH9s asloQalitX onaS
indioatiye Of felddspoSfs, bat. then aud
nowsthsdactasy. oil BoultoH, g. Matt add
asked for work. His aspect was little
better than one OF ''beggary and poor
looks" and Mr.. Bonlton bad given him
God speed to some ether work shop when.
Boultoh suddenly called tho poor fellow
back. ..Nhat kind of hats you ye have
on your head. my. man?' TITS just
tim9ef, sir,'' replied HE man. 'Tim,
mer, my mani calculated the manufao-
turer, 'just let me look at it. Where on
earth did you get?" II just turned it
in the lathe" snid the mechanic, with
just flush Of pride. "Batit's oval. not
round, my mdn.';; said, MI. iBoulton, in
surprise, 'and lathes turn things round. !"
"Aweell I just gard the lathe gang
anither gate to please me, and I'd long
journey before me, and I'd thocht I'd
have a. .het to keep opt water; aud I had
nm muoAe to spare, go Il just made ane. I"
BY his Unborn ingenuity the man had
invented the oval latho, and made his
hat with it. and the hat very soon led to
making his fortune-so mysteriously 10
trifies work ont great ends. The fact
was, MIR. Boulton Yas a man of sharp
penetration, and not ono at all likely, in
those days, when good men were scarce,
to loso sight of 30 valuable helper
when he found him; aud so the after
famous VIM. Murdoch took suit and
service under. .Boulton & Watt, and, in
1884, made the first wheel vehicle i'm
pelled by steam in England-aye, made
it with the very hands and brain cunning
that had before produced the thinner
hat Ont Of that seed, after ninety
years OF sowing and reaping. goodly
crop has sprung up, which, like the grain
of mustard seed, replenishes the civilized
esrth, and will yet ciyilze the unciyiliz-
ed, though kindred still rise against
kindred, and nation against nation, in
mortal, crliel- strife, Staying each other
with the internal inventions Of mems
brains that for time usurp all the
honor and praise that should be reserved
| alone for those things which tend to
peace and tranquility. brotherly love and
prosperity, ,e.. s..t.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

TIE CHESTER TROUBLE OF THE CHAR
LoTTE, COLUMBIA AND AUGUSTA Rail-
ROAD. AT Chester, s. c., decree has
been fled in the Clerk Of the Courts
Office. signed by his Honor Judge Thorn
as, sustaining the position taken by
the counsel for the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad, in the cases tried
at the recent term of the Circuit Court
for that County. According to this de-
cree, cotton is IN art1le of measure
ment and not heavy article. The COM
pany is not required to pro rata ita
charges for distances less than 100 miles,
and, therefore, the company has the
right, under it's charter, to exact 81. so
per bale Oh cotton. from that point to
Charlotte.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

ADVICE TO YOUNG LADIES Be cheer
full, but not gigglers. Be serious, but
not dull. Be communicative, but not
forward. Be kind, but beware of silly,
thoughtless speeches; although you may
forget them, others will not. Beware Of
levity and familiarity with young men; a
modest reserve, without affectation, is
the only safe path. Court and encourage
serious conversation with those who are
truly serious md conversible; and do not
go into valuable company without en-
permitted to you. Nothing is more
unbecoming. when one part Of q compa-
ny is engaged in profitable and interest
ing conversation, than that the other
part should be trifing md talking com
parative nonsense to each other.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17


How TO CHEAT THE DoCroR.-A SOL
dier, n patiens at Herbert Hospital, few
days ago, wrote the following advice to
his oomrade: ''Previous to going to hos.
pital, rub your. tongue with chalk, ready
for the word, 'Pnt ont your tongue;'
then,. when the doctor is going to feel
your pulse, be. sure to knock your elbow
against the wall, and it will beat to any
number in minute; then, il you wish
to persevere to be invalided, he on the
lookout for friend to bring you bit of
raw bnllook's liver in the morning, in
order to spit blood for the doctor. OF
oourae, have little bit of the liver in
your mouth. under your tongue, fresh,
ready for him when lie comes round the
hospital ward, and have good piece
ready to spit ont for him when be ap-
proaohes your cot. Then give great
Sigh and q groan, and you are sure to be
ordered lamb chops, chicken, rice pud-
ding, port wine, Guinness stont. In
fact, you may live on the fat of the land
for the remainder of yonr soldering.
which will not be long; but, depend UPON
it, you are sure OF a pension. even under
ten years service.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

We were favored With several Stirring siz
airs by the RepRblIcst. Brass Bard, laaf
evening. Since last We heard them, they;
have increased ! in numbers! end, PROD.
cheney. ..'vs tai;+pi,.:;
.l3 4+--.,->,1 49, :. 49,, -r---..., $50
HoM1o1DE We learn thai Mr. j. ".
Clark, Treasurer :of Fairfield County,
was fatally shot by Mr.. W. D. Aiken; at
Winnsboro, yesterday morning. It'd
pears that Mr. Clark. had personal en-
counter with Mr. s.. DuBose, and that
Mr.. Aiken interfered in the interest Of
peace and good order, when Mr.. G. re-.
lensed his antagonist, and assaulted Mr..
Aiken. knocking him down. MIR. Aiken,
upon recovering from the unexpected
attack, drew his pistol and fred; the ball
penetrating Mr.. Ciark's abdomen. We
learn that the physician in ATTENDANCE
pronounced.the wound mortal. Politics
had ne connection with the affair. S"i !
HOTEL AnR1vA1s. May ,16.-- Columbia
Hotel-R. Graham; J. W.; O'Brien,
Oha,ieston; Q ]; T. Murray Cinoihnati;,
I; Miles, A. q: Massman, All. Baldwin,.
Phil; Q: Kendrick and lady, Greanville;
}. "a. Giles, q. q. Brown, tGrahiteville;
d. f. Williams, Virginia; Mrs. Richard.
son. son and niece; L.. w. pDnveil.
Winnsboro; NJ. H. Paige, Boston; j; 10: /
Godfry, Atlanta; o. p. Hay, Summer.
vile; Geo. Binclair, N. Frederhn, New
York; Miss N. p. .Farfow; J. s., Brown
ing and baby, 8. G. & A. r.. R.; e. H..
Brooks, Augusta. .l.al4,
Nickerson House-J. D.. White, p. Ba-
cot, Winnsboro; J. E. Godfrey, Atlanta;
F. D. Bush, Hodges; j. Turner, Jr.. M
O.; J. II. Graham, Va; W. w. B.
Cloogh, Baltimore; E. A. Gary, Charles.
ton; r. J. Latta, Yorkville; j. III. Gay.
). d. Brown, N. O.; J. NJ. Seigler, New
berry. .E. N.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

Gen. Hampton was in st. Louis the
other day. The papers there spoke of
his demeanor as modest and retiring.
The Chicago Post, Republican organ,
mentioned the fact in this way: "Wade
Hampton. who had some repute few
years ago as q rebel raider, IL prowling
about st, Louis"
A girl in st. Louis, who is studying
law and intends to practice. was asked
by an envious lawyer II she was not
afraid of losing. her reputation. She
replied that it had never occurred to her
that lawyers generally had any reputa.
ton to lose. The conversation was here
terminated.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

THREE Co1oREp Mem DRowNED. The
Acquia Greek steamer Charlotte Wander.
bilt, while on her way down the river
Wednesday night, after her return to
Washington with tho Fifth Maryland
Regiment excursionists to Mount Yer
non, ran over and sunk row boat en-
gagged in gilling of Indian Head. The
steamer was stopped instantly and
every effort possible made to save the
three oolored men who were in the boat
but without success. aud they were ali
drowned. It is reported that during the
same night, bnt further down the river,
the Vanderbilt ran over another gillipg
boat-with what result has not been
stated.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

A good joke is told Of little three.
year oidSfellow who, having disobeyed
.hiA fAsher, was about to incur the pe-
naItySa switchlpg. y 'The ytathsr delibe-
Tntsly prepared ardd. while his son stood
9 sad and silehtS spectator. \ AS the
parent approached to the unpleasant
duty; the boy stattedht asbrisk run TO-
ward q neighboring hill: The father
pursued and for time tho youngster
increased the distance between them;
but gradually his strength began to fail,
and when he reached the hill and began
to ascend !. he soon lost his vantage
ground. Nearer and nearer, the irate
father approached, and just aa the top
OF tho hill was reached, and as ho oane
within arms-length of tho little fugitive,
who WAS ready to full from exhaustion.
tho boy quickly faced about. dropped
upon the ground, and with IN indescri-
bable cast OF countenance exclaimed: /:
Papa, that-makes a fellow blow
don'tit?" This changing Of the sub
4 ject" was so extremely ludicrous that the
father laughed heartily over the strategy
which his hopeful son exhibited, and the
rod WIS not used.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

It is now proposed to introduce the
system Of narrow-gauge tracks for street
railways in small cities, where tracks of
the ordinary width would not pny. It
is suggested that track OF only two feet
wide, or even narrower, with light rails
aud light one-horse cars, with driver
who will also act ns conductor, may
pny where two-horse cars could not be
supported. It is calculated that by this
plan the truck will cost originally only
about one-half rs much as the ordinary
gauge; thnt it will save two-thirds Of the
expense OF paving and repairing. aud
that it will dispense with the pay of con-
ductors. It will require only one-half
the number of horses, and consequently
only one-halt the amount Of stable-room
and feed. while the original cost of the
oars will be much less. The advocates
of the new system, with good show Of
reason, claim other advantages for the
narrow track, which it is said is about
to be introduced as al experiment in
Troy.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

A JAgK KSHEPPARD.-St. Crispin never
had a more Ingenious follower than
James A. Hamilton, whose recent escape
from Pennsylvania prison is the most
marvellous rogue's work on record.
Hamilton was an old prison bird, and
one Of the most dangerous convicts in
the Lancaster prison. Assigned to
solitary ''iron-olad'' cell, he was set to
work at shoemaking. Some time ago he
complained that his bench was too low.
and asked for couple of short pine
planks to put under the legs to raise it
few inches. For weeks he worked under
these boards at night. cutting hole
through the foors and in the daytime
covered his tracks with the boards
Having out through the flooring, he
reached solid masonry, and worked upon
that with such success that eventually
enough was removed to admit the pas
sage of his body. Having cleared the
mason-work Of space foot thick and
about three feet broad. he attacked the
solid prison wall from his narrow crevice
under the floor, and although it was
three feet thick he made breach and
passed safely through, and let bimself
down two stories by very thin but ex-
ceedingly stout shoe-thread. Breaking
into the wash house and carpenter shop,
ne procured change OF clothes and
lumber to construct q ladder with which
to pass over tho jail-yard wall. This
ladder is n model of ingenuity. None of
the lumber was stout enough to make
the sides, 30 he lashed several slender
pieces together with bed cord, and tied
broken barrel slaves across for rounds
With this the prisoner found his way to
freedom. Early Sunday morning his
flight was discovered. In his cell fully a
cart-load Of debris was found carefully
stored under his bed, the stats of which
we're cut in half aud bored at regular
distances to make o ladder, which, how
ever, he had been unable to get through
the peculiarly shaped hole By which he
had escaped -New Fork Tribune.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

''It will be cheering. says the Mobile
Register, 'to know that Gen. Sherman,
without'a guard, has been able to travel
through the South with as perfect saiety,
and the recipient OF as perfect politeness.
as was experienced by Sergeant Bates
when he marched on foot and alone, with
q United States flag in his hand, from
Vicksburg to Washington" Sergeant
Bates has just published n letter on the
snbjeot of his famous march. in which
he says that the only obstacles he on.
oountered we're from carpet. baggers. and
negroes instigated by them, their object
being to mike his enterprise failure
and to th.ow the blame on the Southern
people. To effect this object, he was
menaced with threats Of personal vio-
lence, and was sought to be bribed to
give up his trip. He alleges that in
North Carolina he was offered SO, 900 to
gyit. and lie asoribes the offer to Gov.
Holden. is
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SMOKED MEATS ETC

SMOKED MEATS, ETC.
GMOKED TONGUES, extra smoked BEEF.
- Ferris Fulton Market Deef.
Diamond and Orange brand Hame.
Sugar-curcd Bacon Strips.
Picked Salmon.
Mess and No. Mackerel, &C., all fresh TO
hand. For sale by GEO. SYAIlEKS.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

4 very ngcd couple. Reuben Mason
and his wife, after living together for
sixty-ive years, in Morrisville. Vermont,
died suddenly few days ago-she ut II
O'Clock in the morning, and he only ten
minutes later.
Ordinarily, when lady rides out, she
is said "to take an airing;" in Pittsburg,
on the contrary, her object is to take a
smoking.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

LIST OF NEW ADvKRTIsEMKNrs. .s.
Z. Cantwell-Smoked Meats, !.
). Agnew d Son-Soy thea and Cradles.
Extra Communication Acaoia lodge. /
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.4..,. g., 3.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

Fresh Crackers. =
CODA Walnut. Snow Drop, Butter, Fancy
~ Farmer, Ginger; Balmoral, for bale by
March M ss.! " E. HOPE.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

RADICAL OUTRAGE IN TEx1s. The
telegram from Galvestop, Published
Saturday. gives intelligence Of high
handed doings by the. Legislature of
Texas. It would seem that the Radical
members Of the House Of Delegates Ind,
in caucus, determined, il defiance of the
State constitution. to prolong The ejses.
sion, and that their Speaker (s .RSdi5ai}
refusing to be. bound by tbs action of
the caucus, has been removed from the
speakership. His defence of himself
and his exposure Of his party wns manly
and courageous. Those who are hunting
for Southern outrages'' will not soon
fud greater one than this.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

Lippman'n Bitters are for sale by all. drug
at GEIaER 4 MoGnEdoh's, Druggists. 8 Is
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

PHGNnIANA.--The price OF single
copies pf tho PhGxIx is Ave Gents n T
Mr. [eahey. Probate Judge of New
berry. having receised Ku Klux notice
to quit, promptly mades sfors sColunbia,
and rendered his resignation TO tho Go.
vernon.
Pamphlets. briefs. catalogues. dodgers,
posters, hand-bills, biil-heads- fact,
everything in the way of job printing
gotten up in tue best style and on terms
that we pledge ourselves will be satisfao-
tory to oil parties. With approved ma
ohinery and steam power, We challenge
comparison in prices. ,a. .l:
BY reference to our advertising Co.
lnmns it will be seen that an important
change has been made in the potice OF
the Capital Building and Loan Associa-
tion. The oorporators are reliable men.
lieutenant General Jnbal A. Early,
OF the Confederate army. has accepted
an invitation of the Survivors Associa-
tion OF Columbia to address its members
at the next meeting in November.
The following appointments havo been
announced at the Executive Department:
Charles E. Curren. Of Charleston, No
tary Public; B. w. Macon, Trial Justice
OF Chester County. pice ". NJ. AIcDon-
aid. resigned.
We received private despatch from
Cbarleston, last night, announcing the
snfe arrival Of the Independents.
| The Diocesan Convention, which has
been in session in Charleston during the
past week, adjourned sine die on Mon.
day. A resolution OF thanks to Col. J.
3. Palmer, OF Columbia, was adopted,
for 400 mite chests.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-17

sugar-Cured Hams. s0
ONO CHOICE sugar.cured HAMS, juae
ANyO received and for sale low by
May1 JOHN. AGNEW X SON:
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YELLOW FRvER, IN BuENos >AYREs.
This scourge is making frightfal favagea
.in THIS fairest of the South American
HbpaMics9 The telegrspnac noteS of rite,
p4ograss thadshot at eli anableds ms Ntbl
rN1iza thsshdoking state of, affairs which
the latest mail advioes disclose. When:
the disease broke. put In the city Of
Buenos Ayres, it contained 200, 600 thha!
bitants. OF these. on April 18th; 120,-
600 had fed to the plains, where they
were camped in tents or quartered In the
huts OF tie cattle raisers. The raiuy
season had, just set in, subjeeting the
fugitives to discomforts of most miser-
able description. or those who remain
ed in the city, 700 were dying daily.
Among tue Americans resident in Buenos
Ayres. who have fallen victims to the
disease, are Messrs Edwnrd Spring,
Edward Engert. G.. Walker. John But
Ter, Wm. Nioholsom, Charles Longford,
John Gibson, Gallagher, Berrian, Aro-
oena and three little daughters Of Mr..
Rauoke. In view of the suffering pre-
vailing, the Argentine Consul. General,
New York, gives notes that contribu-
tions received at his Consulate will be
forwarded to the United States Minister
Mt Buenos Ayres, for distribution,
through the local aid societies.
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Acacia Lodge No. "a, A. F.M. y
a AN Extra Communication Of this
W\THIS K Wednesday, EVENING. at s
o'clock. The First pegreo will be conferred.
By order Of the W. NJ
+. II. DRENNAN, JR., SsoTeiary.
May III
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Corn.

Corn.
4 EnA BUSHELS prime white CORN,
lscOO in Hacts Of two bushels each, for
sale low for cash. Apply ut my auction
rOoM. JACOB LEVIN,
Auctionecr and Commission Merchant
May 16
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Chniea May Rnttsr.
IN TUBS choice May BUTTER. iust re-
~ ceived and for sale by -
May II JOHN AGNEW L SON.
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Mrs. Jnlin Ward Howe has been ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace in Boston.
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Hot Springs, Bath County, Va.

Hot Springs, Bath County, Va.
THIS renowned Watering place will be
i opened for the reception Of visitors
Juno /.
Its waters are celebrated for their CURATIVE
VIRTUES in tho treatment Of various diseases,
Of the Liver, Chronic Enlargement OF tho
Liver or Spleen, Chronic Darrhna or Dyson.
tory, Non. Organic Paralysis. Old Injuries,
Affections Of the Skin, especially OF syphilitic
The Baths vary in temperature from &c. to
110o Fahrenheit.
Board $500 per day, 500 90 per week, t75
per month.
Telegraph Oflco at tho Hotel.
Prof j. L. CARELL, NJ. d., Of the University
OF Virginia. Resident physician.
THOS. Il. PRICE & CO.,
8. O. TARDY 4 CO.,
May 12 TO Proprietors, Richmond, Va.
Meals furnished at all hours at PoLIocK's.
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MAIL IAnRANaEMENrs.- The Northern
mail opens at $50 P. NJ; closes 10. 10
P. NJ. Charleston day mail opens 4.30
P. M; closes 11.30 A. NJ. Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes 6. 90
2. M. Greenville mail opens 7.3O P.
NJ; closes $50 P. Nj. Western mail
opens 1,30 P. ~; closes l. 80 P. NJ. On
Sunday Office open from 8 to 4P. NJ.