The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-05-10

VOID se..le.} 4yhs. qSa.d o%%slabie
discussion. ana iver. lawyers 4 Aave ex-
pressed different opiSionSI on tie sub.
ieot-thas the rule or Law varies 10 differ
ent States. Tho question is as to the
granting OF new trials-as in the Tupper
case. for instance. If new trial is
granted him, will it be upon the verdict
OF manslaughter, brought In by the
Jury. or for murder. tho original ehsrg<2
The point IN dispute being wbether the
life OF an individual should be jeoparded
twice for the same offence. ri.f,.
RoDBERs ARRRsrxD.- -Four colored
men. named Jack Era1ier, Stepney
Seven. William; Johnson and John vii.
lisms. charged with robbing the store Of
Mr. Steen, in this city. who were arrest.
ed in Newberry, several days ago. by
Policemen Williams and Gary. we're be-
fore Trial Justice Thompson yesterday.
They assert that William Hilb who Cred
upou policeman several weeks ago. is
one OF their party. It ia believed that
there is evidence sufficient to ''send
them up" They resisted manfnlly when
arrested, but little clubbing brought
them to terms. The inevitable rabbits
foot was found in the pocket of each.
They say it is "for luck" The police
think it is for the purpose Of administer
ing ch:oroform. when necessary, in their
operations.
The TRIBUTE TO TIE CoNFEDERATR
DEAD.-To-day, the ladies will pay their
annual tribute to the memory Of our
dead soldiers. and every grave in and
around Columbia known to contain the
remains of Confederate will be appro-
priately decorated. It is q beautiful GUS
tom, which We hope generation after
generation will observe, in remembrance
of those who yielded up their lives in de-
fence OF a cherished principle. The fol-
lowing beautiful poem, appropriate to
the occasion. emanates from tho brain
aud heart Of our resered and beloved
poetess. I'M. NJ
OUR LOST oAusR-FoR MEMORIAL DAY.
What though with grateful hearts we
strew
These flowers upon our oldiers' graves; !;
Yet. more from us to them ia due, !!
Far more from US their memory Graves.
'Tis thstiwe hold fast, !lrm and sure
The principles for which they died;
'Tis that We keep that honor purS.l
| For which they gave up III beside,
III. that our glorionus .'loat oauseH, i;4H
Be cherished ever n,oreI Gs when :,
It's triumph-hymn ON high aros6
Apd thrilled the heartsof patriot men.
Even as it was when truth and right !,
Defended were at any cost;
Even as it was when honor bright
Was saved, 'slshsugh oil slse W. lost.
Even as it was. ohl martyred men,
When our proud banner. torn and
shred,
Ye saw. with broken hearts, aud then
Death weloomed-for our cause was
dead.
But OIL il all that gave it life,
Truth, honor, virtue. still remain,
derm-liks they may some day be rife
To raiso it up to life again.
II is hoped that, as usual, business will
be suspended, this afternoon. from s
O'Clock, and that one and all will attend
and participate in the touching ceremo-
nies. The procession will form at the
porter lodge, at 5P. N. precisely. Con.
tributions Of decorations are requested
to be sent to the residences Of DR.. NJ.
LaBordo or Rev. VIM. Martin. before 8
O'Clock this afternoon. :. Members of she
Memorial Association will wear the usual
badge OF mourning. Rev. O. E. Chi
chester, OF the Theological Seminary,
will offer prayer in the soldiers lot at
Elmwood. m.!
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| SUPREME CcuRr. THURSDAY, May g.
The Court met at 10 A.. M. Present
Chief Justice Moses and Associate Jus.
tices Wright and Willard i y, -
The State, appellant, ps. Phillip A.
Eichelberger. respondent. Mr.. Pope
for appellant. Mr.. Elliott for respond.
ont. MIR. @. D. Meltop'iu reply.