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The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27
STAee And o'HElll
PATENT ATTORNEYS
AND
De0lers I'm all OF the NEWEST
and most Useful Patents
Of the age.

We bog to call public attention 10 the hst that
we are now prepared to ill orders for the lAtsts
novelties in the line Of patented goods. and are
constantly adding 10 our large stock. saeh atis-
Les of real merit - the inventive spirit of TIE
age produces, and The prossasuivs tsapw q tha
times demands. The Southern Country sspsci-
ally, needs these labor-aving inventions; to ou<
friendsin the country We extend an invitation 10
call and examine our stock Of nousznoID Am
FARM Ur1NsuA
Inventors can obtain information through our
Agency, of the course TO Be pursued in obtaining
patents, the ,aoDus oPERAxDr OF the PATENT or
Y1cE, Government fees, &e.. &c.
Applications made. and Caveats fled. speedily
and effectively through our olacs. AND At Lns
COST 10 THE INVENTOR, than personal applies
ton at Washington. For circular address
STAGG l. ONEILL,
$50 Canal Street.
New Orleans.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

A New Orleans judge riding in the
cars recently, from single glimpse Of
the countenance Of lady by his side
imagined he knew her, and ventured the
remark that the day was pleasant, she
only saying eyes" "Why do you wear q
veil ?" queried the dispenser of justice.
"Lest I attract attention" It is the
province of gentlemen to ADMIRE re-
piled the gallant man of law. "Not when
they are married" "But I'm not" '1n.
deed" ''Oh, no I'm a bachlor." The
lady quietly removed her veil, disclosing
to the astonished magistrate the face ol
his mother-in-law.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

didn't make any small advances to
anybody, but 1 went home to my board
lng-house, having no place else to 60.
There found q new assortment of let.
ters wanting me to take shares in copper
iodes, in silver mines, in quicksilver
streams, in more oil wells, in salt noun
tains, and finally in salad oil fountains,
in sugar rocks, in molasses creeks, in GUS
tard lakes, in ice cream valleys, in hash
mountains, and ranges of solid fried
oysters five hundred miles long.
1 didn't 60 down to supper: 1 had had
enough for one day.
But when I went to bed found my
pillow soaking wet with-well, water from
the slop-pail. I tried to get into bed, and
found my feet stopped half way by reason
of what girls call an "apple-pie" bed.
Strengthened things out at last; turned
out my gas and went to sleep; awoke at
2 a. m. good deal more than half suffo-
Gated by gas I looked and found that
some of our jokesters had tied string
to the thumb-screw of my gas-burner
and led it out through a crack in the
door, and SO, after had turned off my
gas, they had quietly turned it on again,
without it being lighted, their amiable
purpose evidently being to smother me
in my bed.
Now want to know if the excuse of
the '1st of April" is enough to excuse
every sort of rascalty and rufianism ?
If pick mans pocket of his gold watch
and chain, and he catches me at it, will
the judge accept my plea of an "April-
fool joke, and let me go free? Not much.
Ditto with other crimes. And now
want to know why I should submit to
having my clothes ruined, my peace de-
stroyed, my health engendered, to say
nothing of being made the laughing stock
of the town on that day more than any
other?
If you can tell me, pray and please do.
Inquiringly,
Q. X. PH1LANDER DoEsTIks, P.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

A Laughable thing took place at re-
vival meeting, somewhere in Mississippi
not long since. The minister noticed q
seedy-looking chap in one of the seats
looking as though he needed religion, OF
good square meal So he stepped up
to him, and asked him if he was a
Christian. "No, sir" said he. II am
editor of the Democratic paper of this
place." "Then, in the name of God, let
us pray" replied the devoted minister.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

The following advertisement appear
ed in an Irish paper:
Whereas, Patrick Mallory has fraudu-
lently taken away several articles of wear
ing apparel without my knowledge, this
is, therefore, to inform him that if he
does not Immediately return the same,
his name shall be made public"
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27
To Capt. Ayres, Of The Ship Polly, on
Voyage from London to Philadelphia.

To Capt. Ayres, Of the Ship Polly, on a
Voyage from London to Philadelphia.
SIR,
We are informed that you have, i'm
prudently, taken Charge of a Quantity
of Tea; which has been sent out by the
India Company, under the Aupices Of the
Ministry, as Trial Of american Virtue
and Resolution. Now, as your Cargo,
on your Arrival here, will most assuredly
bring you in to hot water; and as you are
perhaps Stranger to these Parts, we
have concluded to advise you of the
present Situation of Affairs in Philadel-
phia-that, taking Time by the Forelock,
you may stop short in your dangerous
Errand-secure your Ship against the
Rats of combustible Matter which may
be set on Fire, and turned loose against
her: and more than all this, that you may
preserve your own Person, from the
Pitch and Feathers that are prepared for
you.
In the first Place, we must tell you,
that the Pennsylrun,ans are, to Man,
passionateiy fond of Freedom; the Birth
right of americans: and at all Events
are determined to enjoy it.
That they sincerely believe, no Power
on the Face of the Earth has a Right
to tax them without their Consent.
That in their Opinion, the Tea in your
Custody is designed by the Ministry to
enforce such Tax, which they will
undoubtedly oppose; and in 30 doing,
give you every possible Obstruction.
We are nominated to very disagree
able, but necessary Service.-To our
Care are committed all Offenders against
the Rights of america: and hapless is he,
whose evil Destiny has doomed him to
suffer at our Hands
You nre sent outon diabohcal Service
and if you are SO foolish and obstinate as
to complete your Voyage; by bringing
your Ship to Anchor in this Port; you
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

4 deacon in Illinois objected to the or
gan purchased by his church, and Nhen
called upon to close the service with
prayer said: Call on tho machind II II
can sing the glory Of God It can pray too.
Can on the machine!
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

A servant girl who had just been ad-
monished by her mistress to be very care
full in washing up" the best tea things
was overheard shortly afterward, in the
back kitchen, indulging in the following
solloquy, while in the act .of wiping the
sugar basin: IF I was to drop this ere
basin, and was to catch it, I s'pose ]
shouldn't catch; but if I was to drop it,
and wasn't to catch it, reckon / just
should catch it."
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

"A youngster, while perusing q chap
ter in Genesis, turning to his mother In
quired if people in those days used to do
sums on the ground. It was discovered
that ne had been reading the passage,
"And the sons of men multiplied upon
the face of the earth"
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27
CURIOUS, QUAINT, AND RARE.
THE QUEEN BEE.

Reaumur relates the following anecdote
of which he was Witness A queen
bee, and some of her attendants, were
apparently drowned in Il brook. He took
them out of the water, and found that
neither the queen bee, nor her attendants
were quite dead. Reaumur exposed them
to gentle heat, by which they were
revived. The plebeian bees recovered
first The moment they saw signs Of
animation in their queen, they ap-
preached her, and bestowed upon her all
the care in their power, licking and rub
bing her; and when the queen had
acquired sufficient force to move, they
hummed aloud, as if in triumph!
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

-"By George!" exclaimed French
man the other morning. 81 have slept
sixteen hours. I went to bed at eight
and got up at eight"
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27
INFIDELITY.
BY JOHN W. FRANCIS.


Thou who scorneth truths divine.
Say what joy, what hope is thine?
Is thy soul from sorrow free?
Is this world enough for thee2
No ! for care csrrodes thy heart,
Art thou ready to depart
No f! thy nature bids thee shrink
From the void abyss's brink;
Thou may'st laugh, in broad sunshine,
Scot, when sparkles the red wine.
Thou must tremble, when deep night
Shuts the fragrant from thy sight;
Morning comes, and thou blasphemest,
Yet another day thou deemest
Thine; but soon its light will wane,
Then thy warning comes again.
There's morrow With no night
Broad and blazing endless light!
Should it's dawn thy dreams oee'r-take,
Better thot didst never wake!
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

An Irish editor congratulates himself
that "half the lies told about him aim
true"
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

When is brick tile? When It's a
project-tile. Z
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

n5-Strict Attention to all Civil and Criminal
business in the State and United States Courts.
The Louisianian. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1870-1871, 1871-04-27

WlMaFIElD 4 COOPER.
AINT1NG, GLAZING, CAIsoAdNING,
GRANTILINa, FRxsCoNG. GRAHIN0.
SIGN PAINTING, WALL PAPERIN0.
ONCE No. 81 Dryades street,
Near Union Street.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31
TuE L1A1rrAr1oN or SourHrnS Drnr,

The LIMITATION OF SOUTHERN DEBTS.
y recent decision OF the United States
Supreme Conrt. in reference to tho run
Mug Of the statute of limitations in
eases where Northern creditors held
claims against residents of tho Southern
States, Mt the time of the outbreak of the
rebellion, might have been much more
important if sooner made, than it il
now likely to be. Tho decision, in fact,
says that from tho time Of declaration of
blockade OF the Southern ports, April
-, 1861, until the proclamation Of resto-
rntIon Of Federal authority, of August
70, 1866. all limitations were suspended.
Under this decision largo amounts of
money, which might have been recover
ed if claim had been sooner made, will
be lost. Tho statute of limitations
usually runs for six yenrs after tho crea-
ton Of debt, or after tho date of the
last promise to pay it,
1t tho stntute had begun to run in
1861, and were suspended till 1866, we
suppose the effect will be to count the
remainder of the six years from the lat
ter time. Thus claims OF four or five
years old, i'll 1861, will be too late to be
enforced now. A debt which wes con
tracted MS late as the 1st of April, 1861,
can have little more than year, from
the present time. to be put in suit for
collection. It is. therefore, necessary
that peraons holding Southern claims
should bestir themselves Those un-
fortunate creditors who now find that
1t is too late to prosecute their claims
will have new cause to complain
against the laws delay, which, some.
times, Is really the laws Injustice.
Philatlelphia Inquirer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31
DULL TIMES AND MONEY PLENTY.

DULL TIMES AND MONEY PLENTY.-A
scarcity Of money was formerly supposed
to be u sign Of 1dnll times or OF hnrd
times, while, on the other hand, when
money was plenty and to be had at low
rates, it was q question whether we were
not enjoying prosperity. A people who
have plenty Of money at command ought
to be, according to all Intelligent OPT
Mon. III prosperous way, and when
capitalists were endemvoring to induce
people to borrow their money at rates of
interest prepostorously law, the only iu.
ference was that easy times smiled over
the community. But, actually, it would
bo hazardous to place too great reliance
npon such n theory. During the present
year, money wns to be had at lower rates
by borrowers than has been known for Il
long time. The Bank Of England wns
unable to loan out az much of her sur
plus as was desired, unless by Offering
great inducements to borrowers. The
rate Of interest at the bank has beep ns
low ns two per cent. per annum, and
some OF the London banks have male
loans ut lower rates still. In fact, money
has been u drug, and even in our own
country, where two and three per cent.
per month in tight times has not been
unusual, large amounts have been loaned
during the present year at four, five and
SIX per cent. per aunnm. The reason
for this must bc because few desired to
borrow. They do not wish to borrow.
because they have no use for Tho money
after they get it. And all this results
from the fnct TINT little is doing, nnd
business aud industry is ut stand still.
1t will be 40 ms long rs tho Government
parulyzes industry by unnecessary taxa.
ton. mud disconrnges thrift by informing
thrift That if she saves, the United Stutcs
will be ready to demand from her the
grenter portion Of her savings.
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31


RonBISa THE DEAp.-A despatch, Civ
ing particulars of the last Massachusetts
railway horror, says:
In the crowd attracted hy the accident
on Saturday night were many whose
proper place is behind prison bars
These robbed the dead and the suffering
wounded. One poor fellow, gaspiug for
breath, was robbed of 500 in the few
minutes he was loft alone, by somo one
who was pretending to care for him.
Thousands have visited the scene Of the
disaster. Many came from long al is.
tnnccs. and excursion wagons were run
from the villages about to accommodate
the curious. The road was cleared early
in the dry, but many marks uf tho ter
rible destruction were not oblitcrnted
Tho hunters for relics, even of such n
sad event as this. were present in large
numbers One man picked up finger,
which he carefully wrapped in his hand
kerchief to carry to his home; another II
piece Of foot, another torn coat, and
about u blood saturated stocking IL group
was gathered wrangling for it's posses
sion.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31

The CAUsELEss WAR ON CoREA.-Tho
New York Post condemns tho war on
Oorea, and says it hopes that this last nt-
tempt Of our Government to do diplo-
matte work in the East at tho cannon u
mouth may be the last time our Chris
tian civilization shall appear in arms be-
fore the heathens and barbarians to ex-
tort from them grants which thoy have
the right to withhold.
MASONIC. new Masonic journal will
be published in the city of Washington
on the 1st of Oct"ber next. Tho title
will be Mackey's National Free Nuson,
and the journal will be published mouth
". It will be edited by Hon. Albert G..
Mackey, now residing in Washington.
It will have many contributors from tho
different sections OF the country.
A writer in the British Qumtnly. in n
paper on "Hereditary Legislators" pre-
sages the abolition of the House Of
Lords. and says That "exalted rank, do
rived from birth nlono. must bo permit
ted to die out by the Anx Of time.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31


Two men md woman, in Easton,
Adams County, Wisconsin, aro accused
OF whipping littlo boy, eight years old,
with a heavy iron wire, OF branding him
on the neck with hot iron, and of com.
polling him to hold live cuals in his
hands until the flesh md muscles were
scorched and shrivoled. They are in
Jail. The poor boy is II son of the wo-
man by husband now dead, and it il
alleged that sho has boen the most active
in inflcting upon her child tho horrid
crnelties lie has endured.
at almost every step in lifo we meet
with young men from whom wo nntici-
patio wonderful things, but of whom.
after careful inquiry. we never hear a
word. Tho clervescence of youth nnd
passion, and the fresh gloss of intellect
and Imagination, endow them with n
false brllliuncy, which makes fools of
themselves and other peopln. Like Ger.
thin chintzes, calicoes nnd ginghams,
they show finely on their first nowness.
but cannot stand tho sun aud the rain.
and assume very sober aspect after
washing day.
Dahlonega. Co., reports rnmor that
Bob Latham, Of Hall County, killed two
Federal soldiers, who attempted to search
bis wagon, and was afterwards killed by
the comrades of the boys in blue.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31

IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS AND Contractors.
"o learn from our Charloston exchanges that
i1r. =. F. Toalo, tho wcli-known manufacturer
or Doors, Sashes. blinds, &C.. has established
keeps constantly OH hand not only all articles
from his own manufactory, but 80 every
variety OF builders hardware, French and
American window glass, both plain and orna-
thing necessary to finish handsomely resi
"elce' store, or q church. Aug 81
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31
COLUMBIA. S. G,
Thursday Morning. August 81, 1871.

EUROPEAN ALLlANoEs. Among the
many rumors Of treaties of alliance be-
tween European sovereigns that have
lately been transmitted by the Atlantic
cables is one which has some color of
probability, to the effect that new Sc
oret treaty Of alliance, defensive and Of
fensive, has been concluded between the
Emperor Of Germany and the King of
Italy. The motive of Italy in desiring
suoh on alliance would evidently arise
from apprehensions that the clerical ton
denotes of the French Assembly might
ultimately drive the French Government
to an active interference in fnvor of the
Pope. The motive of Prussia would
arise partially from pecuniary considera-
tions involving the security of the in
demnity money due by France; and also
from the fact that Italy, having proved
valuable ally in the war of 1866. may
be as valuable again hereafter. This
alliance, however, would not prove strong
enough for all emergencies, and hence
the rumors Of similar treaty between
Germany and Austria. Germany, it is
claimed, needs Austria rs a counter.
balance against France and Russiu,
''chiehy 80 Mt the present time," says the
Morgen Post, Of Vienna, "when the
French Government is about to intro
duce plan for the increase of her army
to 1000, 900 men, and Germany is also
interested that the Eust should not fall
under the control OF Russia" A Berlin
telegram states, with somo appearance
of authority, that firm basis was laid
at the recent conference at Gnstein,
whereby Germany and Austria are to as
sumo joint attitude, and also that Italy
has conditionally agreed to the same
policy. These statements have been
preceded by numerous vague stories, SO
intermixed with prophecies that have
proved false, that the subject has been
looked upon almost entirely as mere
speculation. It is evident, however,
that diplomacy is active to secure the
pacification Of Europe by formidable
combinations.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31

The HON. Edmund MARTIN. cs-
timable gentleman died, on the 8th in
stant, at his residence, in Beaufort
County, in tho seventy fifth year of his
age. Mr.. Martin was eminently repre-
sentative man in his own County, (Beau-
fort,) and served the people for mnuy
years III the State Senate and House Of
Representatives.. After his retirement
from public life he Was elected member
of aud served in two Of the most impor-
tant conventions ever held in South
Carolina. The deceased was u brother
of the late Judge Martin. OF South Caro-
lima, and the uncle of the late General
VIM. e. Martin. he was we'll known
throughout the State, and had, us ho de-
served, many warm friends.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31

LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
II. @. Silver & Co.-Dry Goods.
james B. Steedman-Summons.
r. Barry-Oarolina House.
u. Epstin Notice.
Kinsman & Howell-Factors, &c.
Mich Cows for Sale.
Exchange House Wet Goods.
jacob Levin-Auction.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31

The New York papers for The last
three days have contained lengthy nc
counts of the finding of the dend body
OF handsome young woman, packed in
trunk, ut the Hudson River depot. It
is supposed that an attempt Mt abortion
had been mado, but no clue has as yet
been Obtained. The trunk into which
the rcmnins were crammed iU thirty-two
inches in length, eighteen in width and
fourteen inches in depth. It will be
seen, therefore, that extraordinary pres
sure, ns well as nerve. was necessary to
get the body into so small space.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31

A young man in New Hampshire
agreed with mn acquaintance TINT if he
would eat six quarts OF boiled oustard,
he would swim two miles III pond. The
challenged man disposed Of the custard,
aud the next morning tho other swan to
the prescribed point. and then turned
around and swan back into the lake
some twenty rods, giving rs n reason
that his friend, OH finishing the pudding,
licked tho spoon, aud he wanted to do
tho square thing.
Tho Convent of tho Good Shepherd
was burned ut Cincinnati, on Thursday
morning. The loss is estimated at S25,-
o00. Thorc were seventy sisters and two
hundred pupils in the building mt the
time, all OF whom escaped.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-31
The YELLOW FEVER. Charleston
Neus, of the 30th. says:

The YELLOW FEVER. Charleston
Ners, of the 30th. says:
The yellow fever continues to excite
the community, though the disease, rs
yet. exhibits no especial feature of ac-
tivity in it's spread or of mnlignity in its
type Several new cases are reported,
and during tho twenty four hours ending
at noon yesterday, there were six deaths
resulting from the fever. The hegira of
nnacclimated residents during the past
two days has been very extensive, and
will continue to-day. All the trains 60
assn ming the proportions ofan epidemic.
the fewer subjects TINT remain within lis
reach the better.
toe of the Howard Association of
Charleston, the vacancies being filed,
the board of officers stands as follows:
James II. Taylor. President.
Thomas S. Budd, First Vice Presi-
Peter J. Barbot. SECOND vice-Presi-
dent.
George FL. Moffott. Treasurer.
George s. Pelzer, Secretary.
Direct0rs II. L. Baker. Thomas Nc
Carthy, T. p. Lowndes, W. Fl. Peron-
nenu, Thomas NJ. Hunckel, L. D. Low
ry, jacob Small, s. A. Nelson, s. Y.
Tupper. J. 81. Devereux, Joseph A..
Sanders, T. s. Holmes. Is. F. Evans.
James NJ. Eason, ". G.. Whilden, w. S.
Henery.
The hotels and private houses in Co
lumbia are being rapidly filled by per
sons from the unfortunate city. Several
merchants, we learn. are making arrange.
monts to 60 into business here.
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DEArI1 AND HEAnr1Ess RonnEpny %

DEATH AND HEARrLEss RonpEnnY. On
Monday night Mr.. Snbith, who used
to keep small store in King street, near
Tradd, died. His wife had been i'll for
some time, but is now convalescent.
While the family were in this condition,
with no one to attend to their Affairs, u
leartless robbery OF everything valuable
was psrpetrated in the dwelling Of the
unfortunate man. Over $500 worth Of
jewclry was thus stolen, and upon the
death of the proprietor some intruders
went to look ct his watch TO see the
hour of his lie III, when tho watch, with
u gold chain. was appropriated. a valu-
able ring was also stolen from the very
hand of the dead man. Little care had
been tnken of these things, and the din-
bolical thieves found no ono to oppose
or detect them. None Of the articles
have been recovered. ~ Charleston Ne,rs.