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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

THE GERMAN FESTIvAL.-From tho
Charleston Courier we learn that the
festival Of the German Rife Clubs this
year promises to be an affair of more
than ordinary magnitude, Judging from
the programme published. 1t will be-
gin on the 22d of April, and last five
days. On the morning of the first, as
preliminary to the days pleasure, twelve
cannon shots will be fred on the Citadel
Green. At o'clock, King Beuuest
will be escorted to headquarters at Lind
stedt's Hall, corner King and Calhoun
streets. The procession will then be
formed, and will march through the
principal streets. and finally to the depot
of the South Carolina Railroad, Ann
street, where cars will be in readiness to
convey the cortege to the Platz. There
President Melchers will receive the in.
vited guests from the city and entertain
them with bountiful lunch. After the
usual sigual, the shooting at various tar
gets and the festivities will begin, and
be removed every day until Friday. at 7
L. NJ. Since last year tho grounds have
been considerably improved; ten new
sling gled.rOofed booths have been erected
for larger stands aud restaurants; no
more tents will be used; now tbowling
alleys have been built for the use of Vi
sitors. Delegations of clubs in Atlanta,
Savannah. Augusta, Walhalla. Brooklyn,
Baltimore. Philadelphia, Washington,
Mobile, Cincinnati, and other cities, are
expected. A great deal of money has
been expended by tho club i'll putting
the Platz in better order than before,
and to improve it as far as they could do
so this season. AS the railroads have
decided to take visitors to the Platz at
half fare during the festival week, there
will inevitably be larger attendance in
duced by this fact and superior attrnc-
tions than there has been for several
years.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

Somo startling figures aro given re-
specting the ravagcs of the smallpox in
Philadelphia. It is said tint no Cpl
demic pestilencc, not oven cholera, has
within hnlf century been equally gene
raj or fatal, the bills Of mortality pro.
senting an average of moro than 200
deaths week during the autumn and
winter. 1t has ragged during q period
nearly ten times as long as did cholera,
and it has not yet ceased.
In Nnrthport, Ala, last week, woman
was found dead in her bed, with her
little child fondIing the corpse and try
ing to open her mothers eyes
There arc 800 Baptist clarchcs in
South Carolina
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

A ROMANTIC SToRY.-In South Caro-
lima. lately, has been enacted another
version Of the "old, old story" OF man .
Inconsistency and woman's constanoy. A
lady now no longer young, after many
years OF waiting. has been married to
her love, who was far from being true
She had supposed him dead-killed in
battle-and for nine long years had
mourned his loss, refusing, by the score,
admirers of her beauty and her wit. both
OF which we're more than ordinary, for
she came OF a Hugnenot stock, renowned
for their good looks and good sense,
and an nncestresA Of hers was one Of the
beauties at the court of Catherine do
Medicis and mistress to the King Of
Navarro. While she thus was mourning
her life away. her rccremnt lover was
alive and well, aud the husband Of a
Northern woman. He had been left for
dead on one Of the fields Of battle. but
under the skillful treatment Of the Fede.
raj surgeons and tender care of u brown
eyed hospital nurse had regained his
lease OF life, but lost the heart which
was not his to lose. Taking advantage
OF his death being reported, he came to
the North, and under feigned name
married his hospital fairy. With her he
lived happily till the full OF 1870, whom
death took her away. Then at his de-
serted hcarthstone tho lonely man
thought Of his Southern love, aud his
old passion returned. Heyielded to the
yearning to see her again, and with
three children, the fruit of his marriage
went back to "old Carolina" and shamed
and trembling presented himself before
her. She. on her part. forgot and for
gnvc him all, and has taken the VOWS
which makes her mother to his chill
drcn.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

ATTEST OF MR JAMES BREWER Tho
Grnnitoville case, in which negro girl
shot the infant child Of Mr.. James
Brewer, was afterwards shot herself, aud
tho subsequent shooting OF Mr.. Albert
Turner, Is still fresh in the mind Of the
public. On yesterday, to the great sur
prise OF our community, Mr.. Brewer
was brought to Edgefeld to be lodged in
Jail, having been arrested in Graniteville
the day before upon evidence pointing
to him AS tho person who shot Turner.
A strange and improbable tale, truly
Under tho new law, which all ws pri-
soner to be heard for bail before two
Trial Justices, Mr. Brewer had hearing
last night, Tuesday, Goth, before Irial
Justices Ramsay and Eichelberger.
Messrs. Youmans g. Sheppard, and ATnj.
w. L. Gary. appeared foi the prisoner.
This hearing resulted in tho release of
Mr.. Brewer upon bail. Mr.. b. has re-
turned to his homo. This evidence
against Mr.. Brewer. and his arrest, are
ascribed, by the public generally, solely
TO personal malice or q malignant
scheme. Truly the wanton shooting of
an infant by negro woman was terrible
enough in itself, but what endless trials
aud troubles has it not subsequently
brought in its train?
Edgefeld Advertiser, 27M
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

Tho Cleveland Ledger says gentle
man of leisure in that city. who resides
on the West side, and prides himself on
his personal appearance, lately sought
to remove grease spot from his coat
tail by tho free use of benzine, and then
stood close to the stove that the odor
might evaporate more quickly. He was
quite correct in his theory but unfortun-
ate in practice, for before he could soy
Jack Robinson he was turning cart
wheels out the window. and there was
not enough coat tail left to make a
''weskit" for doll baby. He does not
ride horseback now. and sleeps on all
fours like mule.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

IMPORTANT OnDER.-An order was
granted, on Tuesday, by Judge Bryan in
the United States Circuit Court, in the
case of tho United States vs John Fraser
Il Co., et a., authorizing James Robb
and G. Il. Lowndes, trustees, to take out
$3.50. 600 of the bonds held by the court
in that case, and hold the same subject
to any judgment which might be re-
covered in the State Court by certain
creditors suing for pro rata share Of the
bonds. The surplus, after paying such
judgments, il any, is to be returned to
tho United States Court.
Charleston News.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

DEATH OF DIR. E. T.. WnIrNER. is
our melancholy duty to record tho sud
den and unexpected demise of DR.. l..
u. Whitner, whom, week or 30 since,
VIC announced as having taken up his
residence hero, removing from Ander-
son. Just few months since, nn elder
brother departed this life, then residing
in tho State of Florida.
IGrecnoiAe Enterprise.
Since our last issue all the prisoners
confined in Jail ut this place have been
discharged on bail, except Baxter Creely,
Mattison Good and Miles Howell. No
new arrests huve been made.
Chester Reporter.
DR.. Robert Rulasil, of Lincoln Coun-
ty, N. c., has just beon notified of n
legacy of $4,000, 900 awaiting him in
Germany.
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Tho Ticket I'm Ward 4.

We trust that Notwithstanding the re-
ported declaration of Mr.. R. G. Shiyer,
that he is not candidate for Alderman
of Ward No. 4, that his name will be
retained. We can readily understand
why Mr.. Shiver would not solicit the
nomination on the citizens ticket. He,
doubtless, considers himself bound not
to make bolt, as it were, from the Re-
publican ticket, after having appeared
before the Republican club as candi-
date, and failing to get the nomination
But whatever considerations may induce
Mr.. Shiver not to seek nomination by
the citizens. does not prevent them from
voting for him. If Il majority of his
Ward express their desire to have him
represent them in the Council, he cannot
well, nor will he, we believe, refuse to
serve them. Mr.. Shiver was at the North
purchasing his spring stock of goods at
the time he was nominated. He knew
nothing of the proposed honor" and
may, with truth, say ho is no candidate;
but people can vote for whom they
choose, and We trust that every man in
Ward who is in accord with the cili-
zens' movement will retain the name Of
r. G. Shiver upon his ballot.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

The following is one Of tho best cough
syrups no1 in use, for consumption,
liver complaints and colds. Take four
large onions, peel and slice them into
water, boil them until nearly tender,
add one single handful Of flax seed. and
boil few minutes longer, thon strain it.
There should be one tea-cupful of juice,
and after straining add one tea-cup OF
honey and ono tea-cup Of good cider
vinegar. Bottle for nse.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29


GROWTH OF THE WEsr.-The frat
steamboat which was launched upon the
Western waters, was built nt Pittsburg
about sixty years ago, in 1911, which
was seven years before the first lake
steamer was launched. Now, there are
reported to be 4,400 steamers. OF all
classes, plying on the inland lakes and
rivers.
An Indiana woman first married
man named Robb. When he was gone
she consolidated with person named
Robbins. No sooner was he entobmed
than she secured o certain Mr.. Robin
son. and now he is dead. Proposals for
another partnership will be received,
but only for men who can go one better
on Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Hutchinson died
in Jacksonville, Fla, Monday. OF lock-
jaw. It is thought tho lock-jaw was
brought on by taking cold under the
process Of vaccination.
Among tho Romans oil men OF full
age were obliged to marry, and it is
even modern law Of England which in
fictn fine upon nll bachelors in the
kingdom, Of twenty five years and over.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

THR SAD STORY OF PAULINE MARKHAM.
A very few years ago there flashed upon
tho American stage Woman of marvel
ous beauty and OF perfect form-a form,
too, not jealously concealed. She was
acknowledged to be the handsomest
player OF the day. She turned tho heads
OF all the young mon who saw her, and
added the brains of not few of the
old ones. She was the lion (the lioness,
if you like it better,) OF the day. The
newspapers teemeo with her praises. and
even dignifed magazines bowed the
knee before her. Her voice, We are
told, vas like uato "vocal velvet" hor
appearance mujestic. her limbs inde.
scribablo and unrivnled. If the reader
has ever entered o theatre, he knows
that We mean tue very queen of the
blondes, the charming Stuiacta of tile
"Blnck Crook" k"-Paulino Markham Re.
Gently we visited New York, and, to pnt
IN dull AFTERNOON, wandered TO Wood 's
Museum. We found Miss Markham
was one OF the company. Though sur
prised thnt we had heard nothing OF her
through the newspapers, and that she
should be nn actor ut the afternoon per
formance OF museum. we fully expect
ed, not exactly to sce her AZ dushing ns
ever, but certainly to find her still in
some respects the Markham of memory
10 say that we were nstonisled when
she came on, fails to express our feelings.
Ihe curtain rose, and, in theatrical par
lance, lady seated was discovered. In
her VIC recognized not feature OF Pm
line Markham; yet it was her. She was
pale, wan and weak-sO much SO, in
deed, that was evident she went through
her part IN tho greatest pain. It was
not momentary sickness; what we bo-
held was tho utter wreck Of this onco
magnificent being. A harsh deep cough
told sndly and cmphatically enough Of
consumption, aud of consumption not
just commenced.
Io us, the sigh: WIS painful. A year
ago, this woman lived the life of O
princess; wealth was poured into her
lap. Now she was not worthy to grace
even the evening programme of place
OF amusement unrecognized us theatre,
and literally tottered afternoon after
Afternoon about tho stage, that she
might earn enough to keep vet awhile
longer the little life still left her. Seyo-
raj times she songht the support of the
scenery, when compelled to stand Il mo-
ment Or two. 4 burlesque followed the
comedy-juat such burlesquo as she
was wont of old to dash through in the
gayest OF gay spirits Sho was allotted
the second, not the first part. cough
had replaced her ringing laugh, q sickly
smile the bright glances of her eyes.
The career Of this woman is only out
OF the common order, in that it has been
80 short. She triumphed scarcely q
quarter the average length of time
Like thousands before, she thought her
beauty and hor talents (for she had the
latter too) everlasting, and neglected the
WARNINGS which must have como to her
until too late. How gladly now would
she take third of what an hours shop
ping has timo and again cost her.
Philadelphia Press
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

The Wadesboro Herald says: Captain
Earle, chief engineer of the Chernw and
Salisbury Railroad, we understand, was
here last week locating tho balance OF
the routo of said road from Cheraw to
this point, O distance Of about four miles.
The greater part Of the track from Che
raw to within four miles Of this place
has been graded, and some of it ready
for the cross-tics.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

A SUPPLEMENTARY KU KLUx REPORT.
When tho House of Representatives
lately voted $l,000,0 900 for the use of
the Department of Justice, it was
charged that the money would be used
in some coercion at the South necessary
to prevent result adverse to the domi-
nant party at the next Presidential cleo
ton: The only States that can be ope-
rated on with any success are the two
Cnrolinas and the Gulf group. The first
are pretty effectually disciplined already.
The following statement from the Philn.
delphia Press will be accepted by many
as significant OF the rost of the pro-
gramme:
Senator Scott, chairman of the COM
mittee on the condition of the ato in
surreotionary States, is preparing sup
Elementary Ku Klux report, which lie
will present at on early day. It will in
clude review OF some of the testimony
taken in the Gulf States, which was ro.
ceived too late to be noticed i'll the first
report"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

DANGERS OF FANCY KEROSENE
Chandler, of New York, has begun a
crusade against the sale of the highly
dangerous fluids used throughout the
country for illuminating purposes, which
slay from 1000 to 1000 persons per
annnm. Every days delay, he says. in
enacting laws to stop the traffic con-
signs from three to six human beings to
fearful death, in the United States
alono, from these dangerous oils. A
table lately published shows that from
January 1. 1871. to March l, 1872, there
were 1,544 fires in New York, of which
number 2S3, or eighteen per cent, were
occasioned by the explosive products of
petroleum. The figures at the bureau of
vital statistics show that of the 112
deaths which occurred from scalds and
burns during the year 1871, thirty-nine
deaths, or thirty two per cent. of the
whole number, resulted from the use Of
petroleum. 1t is stated that the explo.
sive oils, advertised under divers at-
tractiye titles, are moro dangerous than
tho poorest kerosene, being merely
naptha or gasoline deodorized of their
pupgency. The news columns Of the
daily papers show only few Of the
great number of accidents, con1agra.
tions and deaths caused by this means.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

Congressman Cox is said to be tired
Of being statesman and purposes be-
coming lawyer again. He will be
puzzled, however, to practice somo OF
the laws that he hns helped to make.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

HOTEL ARRIVALS. March 2S, 1872 Nickerscn
Homse-Y N Butler, L E Dickson, Manning;
A Grimball, E Coffin, l. Lorenzt, Charleston;
Osteen, Sumter; Adams, Baltimore;
Is Hayes, Lexington; q Gibbes, Florida;
II S Gill, city; + u Bush, Greenyille.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

A large fire occurred in Valdosta, Ga,
on Tuesday, destroying several business
houses. Willis Allen lost $1,000 worth
OF property-no insurance. NJ. Nelson
lost 2,O0O-no insurance. The losses
OF S. A. Smith, Jr., will foot up $1,000
no insurance. Tho goods of Mr.. s. u.
Love wero damaged in removing them
from his store to the amount of 81, 900
insured. The losses of DR.. Staten are
about Sl,5O0-partly insured. George
W. Roberts lost $800-no insurance.
The stock OF J. B. Wither was damaged
to the amount of S300-insured. W.
joyce lost about $100-insurcd. The
losses Of Henry Ehrlich. II. Ehrlich and
Il. Thomas were very light. The fire
seems to undoubtedly owe it's origin to
incendiarism.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29


SoUTH CAROLINA GAME LAw.-By re.
cent euactments of the General Assem-
bly, of South Carolina, the old and long
obsolete game laws of the State arc
revived aud declared part of the sta
tute law. AS a matter of interest to
those of our readers who are fond of the
chase, we give summary of the provi-
sions of these laws. It is declared un-
lawful for any ono to kill doe or fawn
from the first day of January to the last
day OF July in any year, or to kill a buck
from the first Of September to the last
Friday in October. or from the first of
March to the last day of April in any
year. And the period when it shall be
unlawful to kill doe is extended to the
first Of September. The penalty for q
violation Of either of these provisions is
a tiue of ton dollars, while the snme Pc
nalty is attached to fire hunting at any
time. with an additional penalty OF
twenty-five dollars for every deer and
neat cattle killed while so doing. An
other equally important provision at
taches fine Of ton dollars to any one
who shall hunt on any lands whatsoever
ut greater distance from his or her
place of residence than seven miles,
without the consent of the proprietor;
aud also declaring every entry upon the
enclosed or unenclosel lands of another,
after notice from the owner or tenant
prohibiting it, a misdemeanor punish
able with tine or imprisonment, or both
In case OF II failure, on conviction, to
pay the fines, one-half of which goes to
tue informer, the trial justice before
whom the case is tried Is required to
commit the convicted party to Jail for
periods not exceeding two or three
months, according to the offence.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29
ECO al TIE ms.

copies Of the PHGN1x is ave cents.
To-day is Good Friday.
Capt. jackson requests us to say that
the steeplemen at the Charlotte Railroad
Shops and Presbyterian Church will be
prncticed in the fire alarm to-day. Citi-
zens need not become excited, therefore.
The following appointments have been
made by the Governor: Henry G. Street,
Notary Public for Charleston; Edward
Honea. Trial Justice for Ocouee, oice J.
W. Livingston, resigned.
Mr.. A. A. Hammett, Trial Justice in
Union County, has resigned.
The music now furnished by the gar
rison band is we'll worth listening to.
Several instruments have been added.
Among other beautiful pieces performed
yesterday afternoon was "On yonder
rock reclining" from Fra Diavalo.
One individual from the Nutmeg
State came to Columbia and made mis-
tako in the wny of investments. He was
passing along tho lower end OF Gervais
street, and saw what he supposed we're
positive evidences Of petroleum. Mr..
Spectator went to work and invested in
the adjacent lands, and was about to
make extensive purchases. when he acci-
dentally discovered that what he thought
was petrolel m, was only the refuse of
the gas-works.
The largo saw-mill at Summit Station,
n {bo C},orIo CD1opoh;o ord A,,~1,to
Railroad, together with $4,000 feet of
lumber, was destroyed by fro on Wednes-
day last. This mill was located in Lex
ington County, and was considered the
best in that section. It was run by
steam. The loss is very heavy, as there
was but slight insurance.
A. A. Gilbert, Esq, of the Sumter
1EutcAman. paid flying visit to Colum-
bia, yesterday.
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS. The Northern
mail opens at 800 P. NJ; closes 7.15
A. Nj. Charleston day mail opens 400
P. ri; closes 600 A. NJ Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes 6. 90
|l1. SASOoNAAIc A1lo'l OECuS ". ~ .
NJ. closes 600 A. Nj. Western mail
opens 8. 90 A. NJ: closes 13O P. III. On
Sunday Office open from to P. NJ.
PHGSIXIASA.-Ligh drab hats, with
wide band Of the same color, and
tiny red feather in the side. are the
latest agony for the gentlemen.
It is said that the bill of exceptions
in The Stokes case makes 700
pages. and that it will take week to
read it.
One Of tie lntest patents granted in
Washington WAS for IN improvement in
chignons.
The new fashionable color for evening
gloves is called Incarnndine. 1t is very
light flesh color.
Lamont says we may rs we'll be happy,
as ''we are going through tho world for
the last time"
Spring style-young lady jumping
over gate.
Among other ''sports Of the ring" may
be included weddings.
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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-29

LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Acts of the General Assembly.
Geo. Symmers-6, 000 Live Indians.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
B. W. Taylor-Medical Meeting.
Nominations for Aldermen.
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LowREY OR Nor LowREY? THAT is
THE QUESTION. The Atlanta lSm, of
yesterday, says: son Monday, two sus-
picioIs individuals were observed pass
ing along Peters street, by Martin
and Richards, and directly left the street,
and went across the commons border
ing the street at that point. One Of the
party appeared to be twenty y-six or
twenty-eight years old, rather slim and
athletic. Both seemed to have Indian
blood in them. Now, is it not possible
that these persons were II. B. Lowrey
and one of his comrades? 1t is known
that Lowrey has fed, and $40, 900 have
been offered for his arrest, as we'll Us
5000 for each of several others of his
clan. Detectives, wo learn, have been
quito vigilant in Virginia and North
Carolina, and have failed to discover
any trace of the fugitive. It is not at
all unlikely that he has passed through
Georgia in seek OF refuge farther West"
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TESTING THE LICENSE LAw.-The gen-
eral opposition to tho enforcement of
this iniquitous law has ut length taken q
decided form. and. at meeting of the
citizens representing the various into
rests of the city, held yesterday, at the
Bank of Charleston Hall, resolution
was passed inviting all persons affected
by the Act to join in mass meeting to
be held on the 30th instant, for the pur-
pose of taking legal proceedings to test
tho validity of the Act. The meeting
acted with moderation, and only took this
step upon tho advice and opinion of the
most eminent and legal counsel in the
city Charleston Me,rS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-06

Ames in connection with the Credit
Mobilcr. Mr.. Blaine demanded the
most rigorous investigation, and to
that end requested the Speaker pro
ten. to appoint n majority of Dem
ocrats on the committee. Upon the
adoption Of the resolution, Mr.. Cox
appointed Mcssrs. Poland, McCra-
ry Rcps.), Banks Lib.), Niblack
and Beck Dem as the committee.
The only firc-brand yet thrown
into the arena Of Congress, came
from the hand Of Charles Sumner
in the shape of n bill providing for
the removal of the names of battles
and victories fought and won du-
ring the late war, from the army
register and regimental colors of
the army. Whatever may be said
of the proposition itself-it was not
we'll received by any party in the
Senate-its introduction at this
time, and by Mr.. Sumner, is mop
perfume, and not calculated to do
rood.