The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-28

Dunn, which either went out before it
was commu nicated to tho buildings, or
Was discovered and extinguished. 1t
seems as il there exists regularly orga-
nized plan to destroy some OF the towns
in the upper part OF the State. from the
number OF incendiary ires which have
recently occurred. and il bshooves all
our people to keep strict watch upon
their premises Carolina Spartan.
The snow, the beautiful snow, has its
advantages and it's drawbacks It is not
alone heavy trains OF cars which it
blockades, but even the course Of s'true
love" is sometimes impeded by snow
bank, as we'll as by many other things
that prevent" it from running smoothly.
girl in Minneapolis had stolen from
beneath the aholter OF her parental roof
10 join her lover, vino was wait; near
by with lively horae and sleieu, when
she stumbled and foundered in q snov
drift. An involuntary scream reused the
household, and she was sent back to her
''little bed"
PROBABLE DnATn.-Very serious ap-
PREDECESSORS arc entertained of the
safety Of Mr.. M. l.. Edwards, who ia re-
ported to have been drowned in Long
Cane, near Oannon's bridge, on night
before last. He. is said to have been
heard by some blacks calling for help
during tho night. Search has been in
stituted, but the body has not yet been
found. Press.
KILLED. We are informed that q man
by the name OF George Anderson at
tempted to stop O freight train, last Sa-
turday uight. near Far Bluff, by getting
on the track in front of the engine. The
engine tossed him about fifteen feet in
tue air. A coffin WAS ordered.
Marion Star.
The jury Investigating the cause Of
tho recent explosion at the PEmnix iron
works, in Charleston, have returned a
verdict that the accident was caused by
unforeseen circumstances, and that no.
body is responsible.
Paraguay has to pay liberal price for
being thrashed. she has had ito cede
to Brazil all the territory 'comprehended
within the margin Of the Aps, and to
enter into obligations for the payment
Of an indemnity to the amount Of $500.
O00.0
The recent revolt in Manila was gene
ral throughout the island. and but for a
fortunate accident but few Europeans
would have been left alive. All the cap.
turad insurgents were bayoneted or shot,
and the prisons are now full OF sus-
pected persons.
HOUSE, BuRNr.-We learn that aSlarge
two-story house ON a plantation belong
ing to Mr. E Isemun, of this town, was
burnt last Friday night. Have not
heard whether the FIRE WAS accidental or
Marion Star.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hard. Of Indiana, were
widower and widow with children when
they were married, aud now when they
quarrel. they vent thsir anger by whip
ping each others children, which il pe-
cullarly hard on the children.
A Washington correspondent says:
"Oue Of thu Japanese suite. who is
under tnition in law and religion, bears
the unchristian name of Kod Dam, and
change is suggested as proper, at least
during his sojourn here"
The story reported by the spirits. that
Fisk has formed "snlphur ring" III the
lower regions, and that they have "cor-
nsred" tho sulphur market, to the great
dismay of the Devil. is not credited at
the Erie Office.
Mrs. OathRrlne EDWARDS was buried at
Dubuque last Friday, robsd in habit
made for that purpose tbirty-six years
ago, aud inferred in lot purchased by
her twenty Six years since.
A green 'un who had never before seen
a steamboat fell through the hatchway
down into tho hold, and being uuhurr.
thns loudly expressed his surprise:
well, if tho burned thing amt hollerl'
Josh Dillings says of mnlo, that he
is larger bir,, than the goose or turkey;
he has two legs to stand on, and two TO
kick with; his wings arc situated on the
top Of hia head.
Beautiful Gluss- -covored Dishes, Fine
Salt Cellars. Lemonade Gl,.sses, Syrup
Cams. und every imaginable article Of
glassware, at onc-half their actual value,
at d. q. Pcixotto & Sons.
MENINGITIS. We regret to learn that
this fatal malndy prevails in our County,
aud that u number of colored people
have died OF its effects.
INewbe,ry Herald.
The practice Of insurance. is Of great
antiquity. aud Was known IN the time of
Clsudius Cesar, A. D. 43. It is cer-
kuiu that aaanrancu Gf AhiOa at aau wus