The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-29

were sold for S475, and that the sheriff'ss
costs III the case amounted to $6G5. lenv.
ing balance of $3.50 still due by the
parties who ordered the seizure of the
cattle, and for which amount q iudp-
ment was rendered. The Marlin T.ie
gram adds that at this rate of committing
the costs, the sheriff will soon be able to
pay up the amount for Which he is now
a defaulter.
APPEAL For REMOVAL OF TRoors FROM
IExAs.-A delegation from Texas, repre-.
sentlng both political parties, is in Wash
ington awaiting the return of the Presi-
dent to appeal to him to remove the
troops from that State before the Presi
Dental election. They want no inter
terence In the issue presented in that
Htate OF the election of Legislature for
the impeachment Of Governor Davis
representatives of both parties seem to
have no doubt of the impeachment of
Davis if fair election is held
DEATHS. AIR. John McKinney. an
Old and most estimable citizen OF this
County, died at his residence, on Easta-
toe Creek, about fifteen miles North of
this place, on Saturday night, 18th inst.
Afterby Ferguson, an honorable and
respectable citizen, residing one mile
from town, died at his residence at 4
o'clock Monday morning. the 10th inst.
Pichens Sentinel.
We see, by the foreign papers, that
the trial OF Marshal Bazaine is to take
place in November. The preliminary
proceedings are now taking place. This
"Bazalne affair" promis es to last as long
as that of Warren Hastings, or the
Claimants. Month after month it
drags. and the Marshal continues in pri-
son, getting more obese and more irrita-
bic each day.
IHE JoBBING Trade OF CHARLESTON.
Ihe Ne"s says the jobbing trade of
Charleston opened this year at least two
weeks earlier than usual, and under the
most favorable circumstances. In gro
cerles, some firms have doubled their
business, but, in tho aggregate, the in
crease thus far has been from ten to
thirty per cent. over last year.
james Brian, Esq, of Yorkvillc. while
attempting to bride horse, was kicked
on the knee, severely injuring his knee.
and by the concussion, breaking his
thigh bone near the hip joint. The in
Juries are OF such serious nature that
it is not likoly that he will ever again be
able to walk.
The railroad so long talked about. con.
Meeting Walterboro with some point on
the Charleston and Savannah Railroad
is now mmenced-Cohen's Corner
being the junction decided upon. A
survey OF the road has already been
made ana work will soon be commenced.
Some unknown persons rode up to the
house OF man named Flyn, in Fayette
County, Tenn, last week, and called for
n drink Of water, and when he started to
carry it to them, one of them discharged
the contents Of his gun into his chin and
chest, killing him instantly.
The mangled remains of John BRYANT
were found on the railroad near McIver's
Station, Va, few weeks ago. His wife
has since abandoned her children and
eloped with railroad employee. Sus.
picious.
The irrepressible agitator, Santa An
na, who was prominent actor in AIexi-
can political affairs when our old men
were boys, has como to the front arajn
as candinate for the Presidency of
Mexico.
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle SAYS that
streams OF negroes are payipc their
taxes. while hundreds of whites remain
on the delinquent lists. The conse.
qnence will be disfranchised Democrats
election day.
Said a Republican yesterday: "Ths
5000 year will, no doubt, shorten the
session of the Legislature this meeting. /"
Not so, said another Republican, "the
pay Is nothing-the perqnisites will pro-
long the session. "-CAmleston Courier.
One New Orleans lady fred at another,
Wednesday night, on the street.