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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

GRkAT SEWING MACHINE DepoT-AN
ORNAMENT TO AUGUSTA AND AN HoSoRr TO
THE AGENTS. s.-The Augusta Chronicle
and Sentinel says:
In few departments of the trade of
this city has the progress Of oevelop-
ment and expansion been more striking
than III the sewing machine business.
PARTICULARLY conspicuous in bringing this
branch OF trade to it's present magnitude
have boen the agents Of the Wheeler &
Wilson Sowing Machine Company, the
pioneers in the Introduction OF tho in.
sta!lment plan here, through which and
the universally conceded merits of their
popular family machine, thousands of
these machines have been sold in the
city and the contiguous agricultural dis.
tricts, for the country housewife has not
been slow to understand and appreciate
the great saving of labor and improved
needle work secured by the possession OF
one OF these machines.
At the beginning Of the present bust
ness season, Messrs. Pursley s. Trump,
the energetic and ever courteous agents
of the Wheeler & Wilson Company in
Augusta, finding that their large and
constantly increasing trade demanded
increased store-rootn, alike for the ac-
commodation of the constant stream Of
visitors pouring into their sales-rooms,
and to enable them to keep on hand
supply OF machines adequate to the
largely Increased deniahjis for the excel
lent family machine which they repre-
sented. changed their quarters from 322
to l49 Broad street, taking one of those
capacions stores recently fitted up in the
"Old City Hotel" building!
In this change, they have secured one
OF the largest store-rooms to bo found
anywhere IN the city, its extreme length
being 200 feet by 35 feet wide. In fit.
ting up their new establishment, these
gentlemen have been guided by a highly
cultivated taste and a libernlity Of .ex-
penditure for the reception and enter
tainment of their visitors worthy of spe.
DIAL mention. Their extraordinarily
capacious sales-room has been laid with
magnificent carpet throughout, at O
cost OF more than $500, while all the ap-
polntments OF furniture and fixtures have
been made with the single purpose OF
providing the most elegant and attract
i've sewing machine depot in the city.
That they have achieved this distinction
and fitted up an establishment which is
an ornament to the city and worthy of
the visits and admiration of citizens and
strangers, none will deny who will avail
themselves of the opportunity to see for
themselves. In addition to their very
elegant and attractive sales-room, they
also have large adjusting and store.
room. from which all orders are prompt
~ filed for city and country, and which
teens with bustle and activity in adjust
ing, fitting up and shipping machines
to all accessible points in South Caro-.
lima and Georgia. We commend visit
to this establishment as among the lead
ing attractions of the city.
There is a branch of this establishment
in this city, few doors below the PHG.
NIX Office, where all who may wish to ex-
anime the machines referred to can do
80.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

PERN1cIoUs PUnGATIvRs.- The bril-.
limit idea Of half century ago that the
weak and ailing could be bled, blistered
and salivated into condition of health
and vigor is harpily exploded; but VIC.
lent and prolonged purgation is still,
to sole extent, in vogue. We have i'm
posters who are daring enough to offer
to the world, as tonics and restorat;ves,
the most destructive cathartics, unmodi.
fed by single stimulating, soothing or
restorative element. Compare the ope-
ration of one Of these terrible nostrums
with that of Hostettsr's Stomach Bitters,
in which arc combined tho three great
curative elements-a tonic, IN Alternative
and an aperient. The former completely
paralyzes the vital forces. 80 that nature
can mako no resistance to disease; the
latter sustains the strength OF the pa
tient, while it restores the suspended
functions OF the secretory organs and re.
lievcs the bowels without violence or
pain. It is simply choice between re-
storative and prostration. N3t3tl
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03
LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


LIST OF NEW ADvEnTISEMENTS.
Jacob Levin-Oats.
Union Savings Bank.
Columbia Building & Loan Assoc'n
". D. Love & Co.-Dry Goods.
O. +. Jackson-Grand Opening.
J. -Refreshme ents, SO.
s. Strauss s. Bro.-CIothing.
". D. Love & Co. Statesmen Wanted.
Jacob Levin-Gas Notice.
r. G. Shiver & Co.-Ali Ready.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

ANOTHER HOLOCAUST AT SEA.-Tho
burning Of the Bienvillo, which has been
chroniclcd SO lately, has now its sister
horror in the news which comes to rs
from Koy West Of tho destruction by
fire of the Atlantic Mail Company's
steamer Missouri Off Abaco, Bahamas
in gallo of wind. We can calculate the
extent Of the disaster by tho appalling
number of lives sacrificed and tho
amount of valuable property destroyed.
Ont OF eighty eight souls. but twelve arc
reported saved, leaving list of seventy
six to bo added to the dismal catalogue
OF victims OF tho flames or the waves
which has had such plentiful additions
OF lnto This list includes oil the of.
ticers. The Missouri sailed from Now
York on tho 17th October. The fire was
discovered in the pantry at o A. M.-nn
hour when everybody on board tho
doomed steamer was astir.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

The bayonet law is not dead, but
sleepeth. withstanding the refusal
Oh Congress TO continue the President in
the possession Of nll his coveted powers,
Gen. Grant is taking measures to show
his independence Of legislative control,
and his determination to secure re-
election. legally OR illegally. With this
end IN view, he has sent troops, during
the past few days, to certain portions of
Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama, to
overnwe and intimidate the Conservative
voters Of those States The alleged ex-
cnse for this unparalleled act is the pre-
telce that disturbances arc threatened in
those regions, mt the coming Presiden-
tiai election. Tho real reason, of course,
IS that there is prospect OF on immense
Democratic majority in Alabama and
Louisiana, as we'll ns Georgia, and the
PRESIDENT wishes to overcome this ma
jority. by the only means within his
power. The result of the Georgia cleo
ton showed plainly the overwhelming
Liberal sentiment which prevails
throughout the South, and which, if
permitted fair expression, would be pro-
nounced in favor of Greeley and Brown
with entire unanimity The Importance
VI btinlpS tnlS Sontlmcnt has very natu-
rally suggested itself to our penceable
President, and his first recourse is, as
usual, to troops and bayoncts. It makes
no difference to him what tho law is or
is not. Georgia threatens to disturb"
his Presidential permancncy, and is,
consequently, invaded by posse of SOL
diers. Alabama and Louisiana, for simi-
lar offences, suffers similar pains and pc
nalties: Let the remaining Southern
States be wise in time. s.-Bosfou Post.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

A CoRrsE GETS Our OF TIE CorrIN
AND SPEAKS TO THE WATCHERS. a few
days since, q young lady of Urbann,
Ohio, who had been i'll short time.
died, and tho body was prepared by sor-
rowing friends and attendants for inter
ment, and placed in tho coffin. The
night before tho day OF tho funeral, e
number Of young lady watchers were
seated in room adjoining that in which
tho coffin had bcon placed, when, grent.
ly to their CONSERVATION, the figure Of
the dead girl appeared before them and
spoke family. When tho Mortified as-
tendants bad somewhat overcome their
fright. seeing that tho supposed corpse
was realiy thing Of life. they took
measures to care for iiloir fiiend 20 start-
lingly restored to them almost from tho
very grave, and she received proper at
tention, and is now likely to recover.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS. November Q. !

HOTEL ARRIVALS, November Q, 1872
Columbia H0tet-A Mcdonald, Bali
more; d Hochta,ller. Philadelphia; J II
Wuhrmann. Jr. B Withers. G c Bowen,
r s Duryea, W Dudley, Charleston; R
H Caldwell, Kentucky; Y j Williams,
New York; Il II Purdey, Wm Smelling,
Virginia; Fred Cabler, Mississippi; j
Cunningham, VIM Cunningham, Jones
vile; NJ ] Osborne, r McCosker, Mary
land; NJ j Monaghan. J F Pickle. Mis-
souri; ] G Grow, Meridian; Bernard
O'Donnell, Enterprise; j Y Brady, J F
Dnggar, Mobile; Johnson Hagood.
Barnwcll; " Fl Evans, Charleston; @ II
Suber, Newberry; A Fl Waring, S G; F
A Connor, Abbeville; G N s Aiken.
John Robinson's Show.
Central Hotei-E l. Stansall, Hodges; !;
J Thomas, Union; J Fl Clark, Monti-
cello; Miss NJ B Snge, Chester; " II
Whitlock, S G; j. 81 Mellichamp, W, G
& r. Il; L W Coogler. G e. CIR r; j
Stanton, Wulhalla; A w Hamiter, He.
lena; A Davis, city: ] P Wells, Mrs Me-
Phersou, Groenville; G " Emery, n Y;
81 Anderson, Master II Anderson, T.
Anderson. Prof Snbert. " Fulton, F
Gibson, st Louis; e Smith, Oxford; j
T Walker, Spartanburg.
NicherSon HOuse-J + Means, z I,
Means. Charleston; Mrs L r Jennings,
Greenville; II A Walker aud wife,
Mrs 81 W Whitteker, Springfeld; j e
Smith, Atlanta; J NJ Seigler, Newberry;
j NJ Smith, Boston.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

And, now, NJ. Thiors turns his steps to
the old road which has 80 often led re-
publicanism back to monarchy. There
'e something an aadnctivelv subtle in
supreme power, that its faintest taste
seems to awaken an indispensable hun
ger, only ending with life itself. Patriot.
ism. the purest- the most un-
selfish--principles, the grandest--a all
crumble Of its insiduous touch. One
would think the mellow years, ripcned
with experience, such as NJ. Thicrs en-
joys, would have been proof against tho
false step which, when taken. must moro
or less fatally impugn q character and
motives that, until now, have shone with
undimmed brilliancy. It is sad to wit
ness such evidences Of human weakness
in high places. It robs MS of faith and
hope in the future; it bcgets doubts and
suspicious, pregnant nth misfortune and
disaster, just such rs will inevitably dog
NJ. Thiers' footsteps. The veil between
a life presidency and m onarchy is
miserably thin one, which ono blow from
the sword can rend to shreds. Ccsie le
premier pas que coute, and with the es ta-
blishmeit OF life presidency, Franco
will be secretly furnishing up the old
court jewels and laces in waiting for tho
first advantageous opportunity to achieve
their entire restoration.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

Wade Hampton figured in the Mayors
court. in Macon. on Monday. He is
colored trooper.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-03

MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The Northern
mail opens at 800 P. NJ; closes II. 90
\. NJ. Charleston day mail opens $50
p. NJ; closes 600 A. NJ. Charleston
night mail opens 700 A. NJ; closes 6. Is
P. NJ. Greenville mail opens 6.45 P.
al. closes 900 Il. III. Western opens
and closes 1.30 P. Al. Wilmington opens
go +. NJ: closes 11.3O A. NJ. On
Sunday Office open from 3 to 4 P. NJ.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri-
nifty Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, D. D.,
Rector, II Il. NJ. and P. Nj.
Catholic cChurch-Rev. J. L. Fullerton,
First Mass, ut Z A. NJ; Second Mass
at 10 A. NJ; Vespors at ~ P. NJ.
Marion Street Church-Rev. w. y.
Kirkland, 101s A. NJ; 71a P. NJ. Sun
day School, 81 p. NJ.
Washington Street Church--Rev. M,
Brown, 1O@ A. NJ; TX P. II.
Lutheran Church-Rev. J. D. Shirey,
10k A. NJ.
Lunatic Asylum s. Henry Bell.
Q A. NJ.
Baptist Church-Rov. J. L. Reynolds,
II a. nj.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. J. r.
Wilson. lOla A. NJ. and ~ P. M.
Ladson Memorial Chapel-Seryices at
10la A. NJ. and IN P. NJ.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
Water ON the Brain.

Reader, don't think from the heading Of
this article that We are giving you a scientific
medical treatise; for we only intend to say
that we have, in one sense, water ON the brain
That is, we feel great desire to see our citi
rens supplied with pure water in the most un
limited quantity; and when we know thai
such a thing might be accomplished at an
early day, and at comparatively small out
lay Of money, we feel il to be our duty
through these columns, to keep the question
prominently and continually before you. Oul
board Of Trustees has been characterized by
desire to do all the good within their power
for those whose servants and representative
they are. Our town owes them much for thei
efforts in behalf Of the pablo good, aud W,
ART satisfied that they will leave nothing un
done which comes legitimately within theil
sphere to do for the best interests of the cor
operation.
We would respectfully suggest to the boar
to take an initiatory step. looking to the iina
erection Of a reservoir, and the sinking 0
pipes TO lead the water from Buffalo spring I,
to the lower boundary line Of town. OF cours'
the cost should first be estimated; IN order {,
do that correctly, competent surveyor should
be selected to make an actual survey and Civ,
plat, etc, and estimate the cost Of sinking ppes
Then, there should be correspondents open
ed with pipe makers, to ascertain the cost Of
pipe, etc.
We simply refer to those things as prelimi
nary matters; knowing that the gentlemen ia
authority are fully able to perfect and carry
out the proper plan Of procedure. We hope
they will take action at once
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
The Precise Cost.

In our article last week about the propriety
of purchasing the entire property and lots on
Court Square, We said the sane could doubt
less be purchased for 5000 a little more or
little less. But to make safe and reasonable
estimate Of the precise COS, to the people, let
US say that il would require $1,000 to buy it,
Now the buildings could be sold for one thous-
and, thus leaving, on that basis, but $1,000 to
be raised by taxation. The taxable property
Of our county will be, by the time this matter
can be put on foot, at least five millions of
dollars. Hence, TO raise the sum actually re-
quired topurchase this property,the additional
tax would be just one-tenth Of one per cent.
Divide this tax into two annual payments,
and il simply amounts to nothing. In plain
terms, the individual who is worth $1,000
would have to pay ten cents on the slOO Of
taxable property, which is just one dollar, or
fifty cents per year for two years He who is
worth $4,000, would pay 50 or 81 80 per year
for two years. lie who is worth $1,000, would
pay $40, or So per year for two year.. Who
would miss these trivial sums? lie who has
no tax to pay, Of course should not object to
voting il upon those who do, and who are will
ing to pay il. We contend that it is our posi-
tive duty to buy this property, a. matter OF
safety TO our public buildings and other town
property, and as a matter of strict economy
Why so? Because IL our courthouse should
burn down, we would be bound, under the
law, to build another, and to do that would
require tax of four or five times as much as
is now required TO make il almost absolutely
ire-proof. Aside from these valid consdera-
tions, the property should all belong to the
county anyhow. The large erowds Of people
who assemble here at our courts from time to
time, would then have decent yard in which
to congregate. Set out in shade aud ornamen-
tai trees, il would afford charming place for
the crowd We can conceive Of ~ greater
blessing to our people OF town and county
than the possession of this entire square and
the leading Of water from Buffalo spring into
the centre Of 1t, where fountain could be
made, and the fall is sufficient to throw JET
of water into the second story of the court
house, and afford 10 all an uniailing supply OF
delightfully."- pure, cold water.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
Problem Answered.

We have received several answers to prob
lem in our last Issue. J. NJ. p. was correct in
number Of acres, but no solution given. {. Il.
W., correct solution. NJ. D. II. Algebraic.
"Mountainecr' correct. II. G. b. correct, and
entitled to the prize.
Answer-First lot l22-22-49 acres; second
lot 81 ll-i9; third lot 40 io-io; fourth lot
30 3O-39; fifth lot "a 2l-i9; sixth 90 2O-l9.
We give below rule which "Pcstalozzi'
claims as original, and offers one years sub
scription to this journal to any one who can
produce II from any published work on math-
ematics:
Divide whole amount of land for division
by the price of each lot per acre. respectively,
add up the quotients thus obtained for anew
divisor, and again divide the whole amount OF
land by this new divisor.
Multiply the quotients obtained by first
division by the quotient obtained in last, re-
spectively, which will give amount Of land
each lot should contain.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
Fire.

About ~ O'Clock last Thursday night, just
as the concert was about to close, the alarm OF
fire was sounded, and Il bright light which
reflected upon the steeplcs and trce-toPs, sat
isiied US all that the alarm was not a false one
The fire originated in negro cabin just in
the rear Of the church where the concert was
held. Three cabins, all connected, made food
for the deyouring elements and a small stable
added to the oonAagration. The loss falls
heavily upon the poor blacks, as il was Their
all in lfe The sufferers were Phil. Adams
our Email agent" Jariet Craig, and Ned Bry'
ant. Nearly all the contents were saved ex'
oept those in Uncle Pills cabin. We hops
our citizens will aid these people in their dis
tress-especially Aunt Hannah and Uncle
Phil-who are old people and very worthy Of
assistance.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
Miraculous Cures Of COrns and
Buni0ns.

DR.. Rendell, whose success in chiropody has
preceded him, is now in our midst, and will
remain only few days, and can be consulted
at the Carpenter house tomorrow, and till
Monday inclusive. He has operated upon
several of our citizens, among whom we men
ton J. J. McRoberts, Cashier National Bank,
Judge Philips, +. B, Hayden and ID. f. James,
who testify that he removes corns and bunions
skillfully, and without pain. We clip the fol-
lowing complimentary notice of him from the
LynohG'rg Vbgiaidn;
II Mans Mortal Enemy should go in search
Of means whcrewith to torture him, we doubt
his ability TO find or invent a system that
would produce such refined torture as is ex-
perienced by those who are unfortunate enough
to have corns or bunions. Having some idea
of the suiierings Of our fellow mortals from
those causes, we feel as IL we were doing them
a favor in recommending Dg. Rendell to them.
lie is an Englishman, and comes among us
with the highest recommendations from the
medical and surgical fraternity Of his country (;
also with testimonials from the scientic Of our
own. The Doctor Is now in our midst, and
persons troubled with these fortunes can find
instant relief without pain or loss Of blood.
We speak by the card, and truly say the OPP
Grafton is literally as he states--instanianeous
elicacious and without pain.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
The Tobacco Tax.

Aaer careful investigation Of the law on
tobacco tax, We End, in bricf, the following TO
be the true Interpretation u this ubiquitous
law
Twenty crNrs PER reusp.
l. the tax on all manufactured tobacco, snuh,
Or cigars, and even twisting Il up brings u
within this law, whether Il Is sweetcnod or NOT.
DEALERS m LEAF TOBACCO
shall pay a tax Of s25, each. A dealer Of this
class docs not include retail dealer, but i
one whose business u Is to sell for himself or
on commission, or offer to sell, leaf tobaccoi
and the payment Of the special tax a. deal
er in tobacco, will not relieve him from the
payment Of this twenty-five dollars.
FARMERS Asp PLANTERS
who raise tobacco or have Il raised on the
shares by tenants, are not required to pay this
special tax a. a dealer in leaf tobacco, on such
production: Provided the farmer does not sell
or offer to sell leaf tobacco directly to cen
sumcrs, or dispose Of Il TO others than those
/ persons who have paid the special tax required
as lcaf-dealers or manufacturers or FOR sx-
port. In which event, they will have to pay
this sr,-rial tax. In other terms, the producer
has no tax to pay Il he sells to no one but
those who have paid special tax - a dealer,
Sc, As set forth aboye.
RETAIL DEAL Iss N LEAF roB'cco
shall pay tax Of $500 each. A retail dealer
/ l. any one whose busincss II Is to sell loaf-to-
bacco in quantities less than bale, horshcsd,
or case, or one who sells directly to a consumer
or to those who have not paid the special tax
a. above set forth under the previous head.
DEALERs IN TOBACCO,
that is, any merchant, or other person, who
sells manufactured tobacco, cigar, SNUFF, Sc,
by retail to consumers, shall pay tar ofivo
| dollars.
MANUFACTURER
Of tobacco, snuff or cigars, are not required to
pay special tax rs dealer in such things
for selling his own products at the place Of
manufacture.
We hope that the above is sufficiently sim
pie and explicit for the mos. obtuse intelssci
TO comprehend. If not, We cant helpit.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1872-08-02
CROP ITEMS.

/ We rcgret 10 learn from several Of our bet
and most careful farmers that the recent heavy
snd continued rpirs have very greatly injured
wheat in the shock and stack. some Of them
say that about onc-fourth Of i T. ruined We
advise our farmer. who have wheat ont In The
field, to examine Il at once, and " Il T. damp
to opcn, the stack ETC., and let i become dry,
and remove the damPcst.
The thrcshers arc in this vicinity. The
wheat crop Is turning out fully up to the cx-
gctaiions Of our farmers. The average esti-
mate. by the knowing ones, win reach twenty
Eve bushels. The corn crop is in splendid
condition. The recent rains viii make rs
over an average crop, and one more good rain
about the fifteenth Of this month, will make
u- full crop. Grass i better this season
than we have ever seen before. We are in
deed blessed far beyond our deserts.
We have seen specimen Of bcardless rye,
raised BY that excellent farmer Joshua Dunn,
Of Garrard county. The grains are full and
plump, Of a beautiful clear color, Il is esii-
mated that Mr. Dunn's crop will average this
year forty bushels per acre.
In strip Of country taking in parts Of
Boone, Grant and Kcnton counties, the wheat
crop Is very short, not more than half the av-
ersge Generally the quality is very good.
Mr.. VIM wilis, Of Garrard, from two
bushels Of Alalama wheat raised 53i bushels.
Good wheat is selling in Lexington at 81 10
to 81 25; barley at 60 and G5 cents; cats at
IS cents per bushel corn at So; rye at 65la
20 cents.
;, The long continued wet weather has very
materially injured the oat and hay crops Ia
Boone county. An intelligent farmer estimates
the loss in these crops at one-half As some
amends, the corn crop has been greatly bene-
: fitted.
, Says the Paris CIizen: at seems that We
have been mistaken in our statements made
heretofore in regard TO the large yield Of wheat
in this section. Instead Of twenty-five to
thirty bushels to the acre, our farmer, It Is
thought, will not obtain more than an average
+ of fifteen bushels. The highest yield will not,
( perhaps, exceed twenty bushels We were
told Of a farmer in Scott county that threshed
, his entire crop with the expectation Of 200
, bushels but obtained only $50; the wheat looked
r promising, but upon investigation il was found
that the nudge had destroyed the upper halJ
Of the heads. At present., the prospects are
! that the yield will not come up To half the
quantity that was expected few weeks ago. "
The Franklin Pdfrio, SAYS; ave are salts