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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

Florida is very nice place to 60 to in
winter time. Among the things that
make it lively and cheerful are occasion
al hurricanes. The last one, which
passed over Jacksonville few days ago.
took roofs off with neatness and despatch,
tore houses all to pieces, and in some
cases hurled persons through the air
bodily for fifty yards or more, stripping
their clothes al of. The track of the
breeze was 200 yards wide, and in that
space it carried everything before it.
An exchange says it has fallen out
with its photographers. And why?
Simply because they would have it be.
lieve that grant means to give, where.
as the veriest blockhead, WHO has kept
his eye on tho White House during the
last three years, has not failed to observe
that Grant means to rcceiye-everything
that is offered hm-provided always
that the express charges have been pre-
paid
Four sconndrels forced drug down
the throat Of Mr.. Shelton in McCrac.
ken County, Ky, the other dny, bound
his wife and daughter, aged fifteen, to the
floor, and outraged them number OF
times Two OF the scoundrels have been
captured and are in Jail, and the neigh.
bors turned out en- masSe to hunt the
others down. The two unfortunate
women sustained serious injuries.
The destruction Of cattle By the
drought III Western Texas seems to have
dcmoralized the farm laborers of that
section. They refuse to work on the
farms. but are found roaming over the
country in squads. searching for car
cnsses TO skin. 1t is said that the stencil
is SO great in the vicinity of watering
places that but few can stand it. and
fear exists that sickness will follow.
Scandals have arisen in Spain from
the refusal Of its ecclesiastical authorities
to permit the burial of heretics in Ca
tholic consccratcd ground; but Minis
| teriai circular has how been published
which orders the reservation Of a portion
Of nil cemeteries for the ;pterment OF
non Catholics.
Kansas has among her thrifty popula.
ton q man whose wife recently gave
birth to four children, NIL of whom died
within twenty four hours. They were
curiosity, and the father sold their little
bodies to q physician for twenty dol.
lar gold piece.
Breach of promise cases are becoming
so frcouant that it would be more be.
coming the dignity and magnanimity OF
tho larger sex to give their promise to
pay" in case of matrimonial default
upon the spot, and then square the ac-
count on business principles.
a Mr.. Larkin Vaughn, living near
Springfield, Tenn, was killed in pecu.
liar manner the other day. While nj
work in we'll, some OF tho laborers
above rolled large rock in the we'll.
which fell upon the unfortunate man
below.
y man arrested in Indiana for two at
tcmpts to throw trains OFF tho track, said
he only wished to see how far locomo
two would 20 when thrown oil tie track
at full speed.
Mr.. Jubilee Gilmore will be 'instru-
mental in attracting more people to
Boston than any other man.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

How THE MONEY GOES The wunton
wastefulness that has characterized our
Government under the Grant admins
tration. even in military matters, was
we'll illustrated by the testimony of Gen
Slocum given in a speech in which he
indulged the other day. lie said that
the ''mannfacture and repair of all the
arms needed by our little army could be
done in Colts or Remington's factories
without the erection of an additional
building or the employment of 100 ad-
ditional men, and that at one.tenth the
expense now incurred" Yet to supply
tho army We End it necessary to support
one general. seventeen field officers,
twenty captains and twenty six lieuten-
ants, in addition to IL large number of
ordnance store-keepers. soldiers, me-
chanics and laborcrs, besides keeping in
repair twenty-seven different arsenals
and armorics scattered through the va,i-
ous States Of the Union. Aud the de-
partment is increasing year by year.
"All this enormous expense" says Gen.
Slocum, "is borne by the people for the
manufacture of articles which could he
obtained by the Government in the same
manner that it obtains provisions and
clothing for its soldiers"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03
MAIL AnnAsenMEsrs.-The Northern

MAIL LARRANaEMENTs.- The Northern
mail opens at 800 P. NJ; closes 7.15
a. M. Charleston day mail opens 400
P. NJ; closes GOO A. NJ. Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes 6. 90
P. NJ. Greenville mail opens Gas P.
NJ; closes 600 A. NJ. Western mail
opens 9.O0A. NJ; closes 100 P. Al. On
Sunday Office open from to 4 P. NJ.
SHOOTING AND CLUBBING difficulty
occurred ut the poll of the Third Ward,
(Phnnix Hook and Ladder House. yes
terday morning, between Mr.. J. Flick
ling md colored policeman, named
Frank Allen, during which, another
colored man. by-stander, named
Lymus Phillips, WAS accidentally wound
ed by bullet from, q pistol in the
hands Of Fichiing, who, in turn, re.
ceived severe blow on the head, with
the butt end of Aliens pistol. Several
arrests were made, but the parties were
finally liberated
LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Acts of the General Assembly.
Lewis L. Brown-Notice.
Il. Il. Heinitsh-Drugs, &c.
p. Hei-To Rent.
Communication Rich.and Lodge.
Oliver Ditson & Co.-Musioal Works
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

The legend. as it is called, for the
Master Mason, is one Of the most touch
ing and beautiful in the great dream of
life. Founded, as it is, upon the mys-
teries and ceremonies Of the ancient
Egyptians, it has come down to us as
the embodiment and substance of Ma
sonry. It is an impressive exemplifca-
ton OF the birth, the duties, tho death
and resurrection of man. IT stamps
upon the Intelligent Mason the sublime
doctrine of the INN ortality of tho soul,
aud it was wise provision Of all Grand
Lodges that that degree should never be
mutilatcd, that it should never be given
in part only, but should be completed ut
every undertaking. TO omit this legend
is to omit the degree itself. The legend
is the grand landmark. the unfailiog
beacon Of Masonic centuries. 1t is
never changed; it will admit of 10 re-
moval, for it is II ra.lying point OF the
universal brotherhood. 1t conveys vo-
lumcs Of thought, and furnishes food
for the reflective mind, down to the
grave, and as simple drama, stands
unequnled beside any oil the productions
Of genius. No Mason ever participated
in and forgot it; he felt it's moral upon
his soul rs though it were the touch o:
divinity, aud when properly understood,
it inspires n solcmnity second only 10
the scenes Of death. Let no inventive
and tinkcrinS genius, therefore, even
tamper with tho beautiful legend; il
wants nothing added to it, and viii al
low nothing taken from it,
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

How TO KEEP CANARY BIRDS a
great mauy persons lave difficulty in
Keeping their cnnary birds in good
health. One who is experienced in their
caro- says: Place the cage so that no
draft OF air can strike the bird; give
nothing to healthy ones but canary and
rape seed. mixed with water, cnttleiish
bone and gravel ou the floor Of the cage
also, occasionally, little water fer
bnthing; the room should not be over.
heat"d; when moulding, Shedding
feathers,) avoid drafts of air; give plenty
Of rape seed, slightly moistcned; II little
hard boiled egg and cracker grated fine
is excellent. BY observing these simple
directions, birds may be kept in 6nc
condition for years. Bad seed kill most
of the birds that die; to which might
have been added, that canaries are not
only very fond Of, but benefited by, hav-
ing often leaf of cabbage, pieces of
apple, or other green food, which serves
to keep down the tendency to fever and
prevent constipation. Our birds usually
bathe each day, as regularly as any one
washes the face, and with apparent
benefit, too. When birds are sick, anil
inclined not to eat we'll. remove all the
food for day, and then only give soaked
bread. from which most Of the moisture
has been squeezed.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

LIGHT IN DARKNESS The Paris HI
caro- gives the following method of OBJ
tanning light instantly, without the use
of matches. and without the danger Of
setting things on fire: Take an oblong
vial of the whitest and clearcst glass,
put in q piece of phosphorus about the
size Of q pea, upon which pour some
olive oil, heated to the boiling point,
filing tho vial about onc-third full, and
then soal the vial Theoretically. To use
it, remove the cork and allow the air TO
enter tho vial. and then recork it. The
whole empty space in the bottle will then
become luminous. and the light obtained
will be equal to that Of lamp. AS soon
as the light grows weak its power can bo
increased by opening the vial and allow
ing fresh supply Of air to enter. In
winter it il sometimes necessary to heat
the vial between the hands to increase
the tluility of the oil. Thus preparing,
the vial may be used for six months
This contrivance is now used by the
wntchmen Of Paris in all magazines
where explosive or ipilammnblc materials
are stored"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

The Scientific -American says: MIR.
J. W. Baughman. of Baltimore, Md,
writes to inform US that q lady recently
ran a needle into her flesh, about three
inches above the knee, breaking it of
under the skin. She preferred to risk
the consequences rather than to have it
extracted by doctor. Mr.. Baughmnn
thought of using magnet md applied
one Of the horse shoe shape, eight inch
es in length. She wore it for two days,
moro or less, and then found the point
end Of the needle protruding from the
skin one inch from where it entered.
The needle was easily removed. Our
correspondent wants to know how the
needle could come to the surface point
upward, having thus turned round in n
space less than its own length, was 1-G
inches, and he suggests that the mus
cles may have turned it about.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

EDWARD 7. HUGHES. .-We announce
with deep regret the death Of this csti.
mablo gentleman, which took place. last
night, at ten minutes past IL o'clock, ut
his residence, No. 80 Rutledgo avenue,
in the thirty-ninth year of his age. Mr..
Hughes was native of this city.
Charleston NcWS.
Mr.. John P. Seize, ono of tho oldest
citizens of Augusta, died at his residence
Ill that city, yesterday morning.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

DRowNED.-A sad accident occurred
at Richmond Factory, ton miles from
Augusta. Ca, last Friday morning. An
employee in the factory, Miss Barker,
aged thirteen, started from the mill to
her home, about o'clock in the morn
ing. While walking along the edge of
She dam, her foot slipped and she fell
into the wator. Tho young lady was
dead before assistance could reach her.
The deceased was the daughter of u
foreman in the factory.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

4 young man recently applied to the
Registrar of Dranford. Connecticut, for
u certificate of marriage. On being
asked tho young lndy's name, he was I'M
able to give it, stating he had known her
but fow days, and had never learned
her last name. On describing where she
lived, the Registrar found out her name,
and gave tho happy young man the de-
sired paper.
London is to-day the largest city in
the world, far surprising Ill those of an
tquity. According to Gibbon, the po-
pulation of ancient Rome, in the height
Of its magnilioonce, WIS 100000; the
population Of Pekin is supposed to be
about 2,O00,000; TINT of London is over
3, 0G0, 600, one-twcrth of the population
of the whole United States.
Says Josh Billings: "rharc amt bnt
phcw kan stick white hankcrchicf into
the brcst pocket ov their ovcrcoat with
out lcttin little Of il stick out-just by
acksidcnt.
3. B. Cook, Esq., n prominent citizen
Of Fairfield, and former member of the
Legislature, died on tho 29th ult., at
his residence near Aston
There aro but two or three hundred
Indians left among tho everglades of
Florida, and they are killing themselves
us fast as possible with whiskey.
Tho first to cross the recently erected
Cincinnati and Newport bridge were
all eloping couple fleeing to the wrath
to come.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03
AN UNFAIR TR1cK.-The managers of

AN UNFAIR TR1cK.-The managers of
the polls, yesterday. in spite of the
specific requirements Of the law, and
after advertisement had been made, too,
by the commissioners in the daily papers
that the polls would be opened at 7
O'Clock A. M., and closed at s P. NJ,
shut off the voters at 4. 80 P. NJ, and
before quite large number of whites
had voted. There is no doubt as to the
time-the regulators at the two principal
watch establishments, Mr.. Glaze's and
Mr.. Sulzbacher's. both agreeing Tho
managers. indeed, make no question
about the matter, but attempt to excuse
their conduct on the ground that tho
polls were opened lalf hour before
the time fixed.
In Ward 8, it Is said. that Mt half-past
4, when several white men were seen
coming up to vote, the command was
quickly given and q rush made to ring
the bell for o'clock-before the votes
could be deposited. This is nothing
mole than a palpable and outrageous
violation of the right to vote, and the
guilty parties should be prosecuted
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-03

"RADIcAL HONESTY. Senator Will
son, VINO is so often heard crying out for
honesty md economy, and fcigns such a
willingness to bring rogues to justice,
has, OF late, been going through the de-
partmcnts detailing clerks from their
work to circulate lis speeches through
out the country. The pay Of these
clerks il nearly = II day, and the vast
sums of money spent yearly in this sort
of business is not easily computed. The
clerks from each of the States are de-
tailed from three to four weeks prior to
every election that occurs in their re-
spcctive States, to send ont thcso delu-
sivo documents. This is, We suppose,
what is meant by Senator Wilson s
boasted s'Hadical honesty"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-30
The Elkton and Massey's Railroad

The Kent County and Queen Annes roads, on
their way TO join the Delaware main trunk line,
torn junction at Masseys Cross Roads. From
the latter point to Elkton the distance is but
twenty-five miles, If this link were completed
the distance by rail from Queen Anne's to Balti-
more would be decreased some thirty-six miles,
aud considerable part of the freight and travel
| which now goes to Philadelphia, by the Delaware
| road, via Wilmington. would he restored to this
city, where as we have said, it properly belongs.
By the construction of similar short links to fill
up the vacant spaces between the railroads OF the
counties lower down, we should have a continu-
| GUS line OF rail from Elkton to Pocomoke Sound,
and this necessary work must, and will, ultimate
| ly. he done. At present We are more particularly
| concerned with the Ekton link. whicn will give
direct railroad connection with three Counties
Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne's. The line. as we
have said. is partly graded already. The State
has appropriated ffty-eight thousand dollars to
wards completing the road, Oh condition that sixty
ton. Of this latter sum forty.six thousand i:
already subscribed, leaving deficit of only four
thousand dollars. This amount small, indeed
in comparison with the advantages that the tradt
of Baltimore will derive from road the and its con
nections--our citizens are asked to furnish. w,
have but one opinion in regard to the matter
should 0e promptly subscribed. We look forward
to the day when, emutatins the enterprise OF Lit
tie Delaware. we shall have a continuous line o
rail from one end of the Eastern Shore penlnsul
to the other. thus giving to the people OF thos
counties facilities for sending their products AN,
making their purchases here, instead of forcin
them to seek a market elsewhere.-Balto. Ga=.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-30
Mr.. Creeley's Life Insured.

Many years ago the TRIBUNE Association,
foreseeng the shock which Mr.. Greeey's death
would give the TRIBUNE, insured his life to the
amount of 100000, for the benefit of the stock
holders in common. This life insurance policy
has been kept good, and will accrue to the TRi.
HUME whenever its illustrious founder breathes
his last At the time Of efiecting the insurance,
the TRIBUNE's stock was changing hands at from
$500 to 1000 share, showing the total val,,-
alton of the institution to have been from $3.50.
600 to $4OO, 900. One hundred thousand dollars
was then viewed as very moderate estimate OF
The pecuniary loss which the TRIBUNE would
sustain in the death Of Horace Greeley; but the
chances of that dire calamity to the TRIBUNE
seemed SO remote that no motion was made to
increase the life insurance, not even after the
hundred shares which represent the entire TRI,
puNE Association had risen to $4,000 each.-
Some of the TRIBUNE's stock was recently sold
at smaller figure; but the stockhol,ler
still estimate the entire property at a rount
million.
In the death of Mr.. Greeley the TRIBUNl
stockholders will sustain an irr,parable loss
compared with which 100000 is = mere baga-
telle.-N. y. Sun.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-30
Prof. TyndaIi and Prayer-Mo. ~.

At the risk Of exhausting your patience,
venture third paper upon this important sub.
jecl, in order to state few of the facts in the
matter Of public prayers for the sick.
The most remarkable record of successful
prayers for the sick happen to be a,tes,ed by
scientific men in the time the kings of England
who preceded William and Mary. Lord
Macaulay states that the best medical authorities
acknowledged the frequent cures, but could net
understand how it could be so, specially in
sc'ofula. The thing was done thus The King
as the acknowledged civil ruler and head over
the church Of England, assembled the Arch
bishops Bishops and Ministers who were near
the court, and. in presence of all the princey
men and woman of his court, III ere was said
solemn litany and form OF prayer suited to such
an occasion. This service owned our blessed
Lord Us The source and ruler of health and
vitality; and j. appealed to Him to give the
King tue powers lodged with His church, TO
heal the sick.
| The patients were thea brought 10 the ling
who laid nls hands upon them with such word.
as these, The Lord heal thee of thy sickness
! William reused TO continue the ssrvi ice ia hi.
reign, and il became obsolete.
The fulon street prayer meetings, and many
other like efforts rest their usuages upon The
power OF prayer to relieve all proper cases tina
come before them for ntercession Miller. who's,
character stands as high as that of Tyndall, az
serts that he has supported thousands Of orphan
during more than thirty years, by prayer. Dr
Norman Mcleod, editor Of Good Words" sen
an interviewer to spend week in the estab
lishmen Of German Pastor, who healed dis
eases by prayer; and his report was that tn
proportion OF cases relieved was greater than il
the best hospitals of Europe.
5 In conclusion, Christians are ready and gla
to have the benefits Of religion, specially lhos
/ OF faith and prayer, subjected to the cruel,
tests OF scientists, and We accept the dec aratio
+. OF scri p,ure az the proper designation of tn
only class who,after due examination say "thel
5 is no God" or that "lIis ear is deaf to the c.
of the poor for all such must be "fools."
I Upon careful examination such ntidels
4 Newton, Alexander Hamilton and Joame len
, ninss became convinced that there is a pray,
b hearing God and DIR. Johnson said that !
Il man could avoid such result of honest exam
Z, nation.
: We accept the test. We invite scrutiny.
n Yours, &c, SWANDALE.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-30
Bowers Hoof Liniment.

Aner 81 years practical experience vita horses.
in staging. teaming. &c. have learned that more
horses have been crippled by inatten,!en 10 the
feet than all other diseases combined. After many
experiments have found the true remedy to IRE
vENr the disease Of the hoof. restore after neg
lisencs. to what nature intended it should ne-the
great support Of the noble animoi. the hoot Is in.
famed and diseased. the animal il comparatively
worthless. This L nimsnt will surely prerent tins
worst of all diseases, Contraction Corns. Quarter
Cracks. Contraction of the Back Sincw. generally
called kuee-Sprung. &c.,) snd restore those that
have been crippled by the want OF such a remedy.
N9.Try it, and Il will never fail IT properly ap-
Bsthe the horses foot once a week. or oftener if
uecassary at tho heel and frog and around the hoof
close 10 the hair NJ. C. BOYER.
| Norristown. Pa.
Ma. NJ, C. DoYrR-D Dear Sir: This is to certify
that have used your Liniment in my stable for
three months past on more than one hundred hor-
sea, and fad it tho best preparation have ever
used on horses. 1t is far better than you recon-
mend it. Send me Eve eases at once. by express
9. o. D.. HARRY HAMILTON.
No. l32 West 3ist street. New York City.
4, BRTNGHURSr Il CO.. Druggists. corner 6tl
| and N srA ct streets Wilmington. having been ap'
pointel agents for this valuable and popular Hoo
Linimen are fully prepared 10 up2ly it whole sale
| and retail at the manufacturer spriees.
| sep l9-dtaw&w
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-30
\ S11LEN DID
FARM or COUNTRY SEAT
AT PUBLIC SALE.

49, VII, be sold At Public Stlc. on the rreni
|;!3 ses. on THURSDAY. december 5,h. lsI2. AZ
~ one o'clock. y. M. that handsomely located
ul.sS Farm country Seat of ~ acres ot high and
beautiful laying uni. about four ucs from the city
of Wilmington. and short distance from the Ken
nett Turnpike roal adjoining llnds Of Lewis Graves,
w NJ. Peters. II. ii Jarrett and both sides Of the
road leading from Wilmington to kennett Square
near the Brick Presbyterian Church: orncrly owned
by Ellis NJ Nichols Thisrroperty ia situated IN the
very best part vf Christana hundred, and will be
sold great bargain and on very easy terms. only !,
per cent cash on the day ot sale or good note VIII
be taken to days for the jper cent. slro more to
be paid on or before the 18th ct March. when the
deed and possession will be given. clear of all in
cumbrances the balance can remain ON the property
by bond and mortgage. A good mortgage on other
property would be taken "a part payment. | woult
advise any person who wants good little place e
attend this sale it is to be sold Of thu
owner living out of the State. the property is wei
situated to divide into several small places hayin
| two dwellings barn and other out buildings; WOO,
| land and fruit fronting on two good roads
| WILLIAM BRIGHT.
Real Estate Agent. Wilmington, Del.
| OGLE f MILLER. Auet rs. noyl,-ts
Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-11-30
Tho Boston Fire Alleged to Have
Reen the Work OF Labor Refor n ers.

The HERALD prints two communications
signed "Chemist," In which the writer, who says
he is one Of the Paris Communists, states that
the Boston fire was the work Of the Labor Re
formers. and that the explosions heard during
the fire, which were attributed to other things.
were but explosions OF a powerful chemical
combination lately invented aad known only to
him and his confreres. no larger than an ordi.
nary apple, and costing only ninety.two cents
each. he says their work at Boston was but
the commencement, and intimates that capitalists
shall further suffer if,he rights Of labor are not
respected.