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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

Re: ORGANIZING THE MILITIA The
Chester Reporter, replying to an article
III the Charleston Chronicle, on this sub.
ject, says:
s.The object of recognizing the mill
tia is the same that it was in 1870. It is
for the purpose of getting up trouble and
confusion in tho State, so that while the
attention of the press and the people is
distracted thereby, those who have con-
troll OF or access to the moneys OF the
State, tnay steal and plunder at their
will. We predict that the future will
rroye that the organization OF the militia
at this time, is either to prepare for some
anticipated robbery of the State Trea-
sury. or to raise row in the State, under
which can be hid the evidence OF some
grand rasoality that has already been
perpetrated by the State Administration
Time will prove this to be the case"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

SOUTHERN FEtI1Na "A correspondent
of the New York Times, who has made
tour through Virginia, East Tennessee
c2d North Alabama, writes, il tone of
agreeable disappointment, that in all his
experience in the country through which
he hos passed, he has not heard On allu-
sion to any political topic. He has i'm.
proved numerous opportunities, he says,
to mingle with people. and they talk
about everything but politics, are gene
rally cheerful, and towards Northern
men are frank, open, cordial, and are
thoroughly adapted to the situation with
respect to the coiored population, while
the colored population are equally cheer
full and contented. This is q rose colored
view of the situation, it is true, but there
is sufficient fact in it, nevertheless. to
suggest the progress the South is making
towards taking business view of things.
In the language of the correspondent,
to say that the Southern people are
satisfied with the methods of recon.
struction would be folly to affirm, but
they have gained wisdom by experience
in the pursuit OF politics under diff
onities Bliesful es they appear to be to
this enthusiastic correspondent, there
can be no doubt that they would be
happier still and their land bloom like
Paradise il they were permitted to ma-
mage their own affairs without the inter.
ference of those political pests who havo
80 long preyed upon their patience and
their pockets.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

The ST. I,onis Republican has informa-
tion of the existence of secret organi-
zation, entirely distinct from tho oranges
and the Patrons OF Husbandry, known rs
"The League of Justice" The primary
object Of this loagueis represented to be
the reputation of the railroad bonds
issued by various County. town and mu.
nicipal governments throughout the
Northwestern States. and the seizure
and common division Of lands that have
been granted away to corporations by the
United States Congress. It is claimed
that the league is established in Kansas,
Nebraska. Iowa and Missouri, and is
making Roadway in Texas. Illinois, In.
diana and Ohio. A membership Of 2G0,-
600 is claimed in the various States.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

THR SUPPRESSION OF RELIGIOUS Con.
poRATIoNs IN ITALY.-The measure to ef-
feet this object has passed beth Houses
OF Parliament, and now awaits the royal
sanction, which it will probably receive.
Among it's provisions at the last advices
were the following, viz: The convents
are to be taken possession of within the
year, but one or two buildings may be
reserved for the convenience Of those
whose age or unhappy condition renders
shelter of the kind absolutely necessary.
The property Of these converts is to be
converted into State funds, but hospi-
tails, libraries. schools. etc., can, under
certain circumstances, be taken pos.
session of by the State. but are to be
used by it for the purposes which they
now serve. 100000 francs are to be
given to the Pope with which to keep up
his relations with foreign religious bo-
dies. Should he refuse this sum, it is to
go to some existing religious body. The
Jesuit General, the only one chosen for
life, is not allowed to remain in the
house OF his order The peculiarity of
this controversy in Italy has been that
public sentiment has been throughout
forcing the Government to act against
its will.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

ties, and borne suoh coed fsuits and met
such cordial recognition, can likewise be
done throughout the State, if other
Judges will see their duty in the same
light which Judge Cooke has seen his.
If man sets up his banner OF liquor
trade, let him be required to take proper
care. or to have the means at. hand Of
taking proper care of the victims to the
wretohed habit to which he panders, aud
out OF which he makes living. It is a
check which wo should be glad to see ap.
piled all over the country.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

RAILROAD CONVENTION. N.-The Beaufort
Republican proposes that the citizens of
Beaufort, Barnweli, Edgefeld, Abbe-
vile and Anderson unite in holding a
railroad convention at Abbeville G. a.,
and the Edgefeld Adoertiser, concurring
fully in the suggestion, names Wednes-
day, 18th OF August. as the day for as.
sembling the convention, with the assur-
anoe that Edgefeld viii De represented.
This movement is intended to further
the proposed railroad from Chicago to
the South Atlantic cosst, and while the
action Of our people heretofore has been
looking mainly to the location of this
road from Clayton to Augusta, we can
not see any impropriety in taking coun-
sci with the citizens Of the Counties
named, and believe that Anderson will
send q delegation for that purpose. We
are anxious to unite with those ready to
push on the column, and secure the great
highway from the grain region to the
cotton producing section.
anderson I,tel!igehcer
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

The FALL TRADE-The New York
Bulletin. discussing the prospects OF the
fall trade, says, "that no decided esti-
mates can yet be formed as to the Cha
racter of the season, as we are ignorant
of the yield of the crops OF tho West,
and of the cotton crops of the South.
However, we are told, there is reason to
hope that some Of the causes which pro-
duced the depression in the trade OF tie
spring months have already spent their
force. The pressure of over-supply in
the dry goods trade has found its rene
dy in decline Of prices, and, although
the holders of goods have suffered con
sequent losses, yet good results will be
seen in more moderate Stocks better
regulated importations. and freer dis
position to buy. The markets generally,
it is thought, will be much better Sit
uated for the fall trade than they were
for the spring."
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

Trouble is anticipated in Administra-
tion circles between the United States
and Spain, on the question of the eman.
oipation Of slaves in the Spanish colo
MES. It appears that the strongest party
in Cuba, because the wealthiest, is OF.
posed to emancipation, whilo in sympa.
thy it is against the republic Of Spain,
or making Cuba dependent State. This
makes emancipation in Cuba far dis
tant really, unless the United States in-
tervencs, which it has pledged itself to
do, not only in published correspond
ence. but in what has more recently
passed between the Secretary of State
and our Minister at Madrid. The pre-
tended emancipation of slaves in Porto
Rico served only to intensity the Presi-
dents disgust with Spanish rule and
Spanish diplomacy. It will be remem-
bered that our Minister at Madrid he
ralded this concession az great diplo-
matte triumph for the United States. It
now appears that before the edct of
emancipation in Porto Rico went into
effect, every slave had been sold and
sent to Cuba. Captain General Pletsin
finds himself seriously embarrassed, and
has OF late complained to the Spanish
Minister in Washington of the difficult
tics that beset him in his efforts to rep.
resent the new form Of government OF
Spain in Havana. He is comparatively
powerless to enforce the republic N SEN
timents, for he finds tho situation fur
different to-day than when his predeccs
sor had the support OF the monarchists
aud was in accord with the Casino.
Those who claim to speak advisedly say
that the Presidents policy towards
Spain, or as far as her American posses
sions are concerned, is as definitely ag-
grcssive as that towards Mexico, and he
only awaits favorable opportunity to
prove it.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH :
We learn that on Friday morning last,
at about o'clock, negro house on the
plantation of Mr.. Judson Rountroe, in
which were some five little oolored chill
dren, was set FIRE to and burned up, and
three out OF the FIVE perished in the
flames. Suspicion rests on Tom Wood
and his son Calvin, two oolored persons
living on the place, who were at once ar.
rested.-BarnweN Sentinel.
Mrs. Elizabeth McSwain, relict OF the
late Rev. Wm. A. McSwain. died in Lau.
rens on the Oath inst, after brief ILL
ness Of seven hours
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

A SAD Event. Mr.. Lucius Jennings,
young man we'll known and much re.
spected in this community, died in Spar.
tanburg, last Wednesday morning. His
brother, j. X. Jennings, was member
Of the graduating class Of Won'ord Col.
lege, and was to havo made his gradual.
ing speech on that eveLing. It will be
remembered that similar sad event oc-
Cured ut the commencement last year,
in the death OF Mr.. T. NJ. Smith, OF
Lynchburg, Sumter County, who died
the evening before his brother was to
have made his graduating speech in the
samo institution, In both instances, the
graduates were considered the most pro-
missing young men Of the classes.
Union Times.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

Can't the youngsters be induced to
stop the amusement Of shooting their
fathers, mothers and brothers? In
Northampton County, Eastern shore Of
Virginia, there lived family named
Thomas. Colonel L. G. Thomas set his
older son mp in business, but the young
man became very dissipated, and the
father took the store away from him and
gave it to his younger. This enraged
the older brother and he became quito
Troublesome, 30 much so the father
ordered the younger brother to shoot
him if oil other means failed to keep
him away. Getting drunk he came to
tho store last Friday and attempted to
enter, but the doors were locked and tile
windows wers barred upon him. In re.
tiring the younger boy raised the window
and shot his brother dead. The MUIR
derer was assisted in his escape by his
father.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

REPUD1ATIoN AT TIE SOUTH. Whether
or not the bonds, 80 called, of the South.
ern States will be paid, is question that
is now attracting much attention. The
probable action Of North Carolina, espe-
cially. is being much discussed; and at
tempts are being made to anticipate, if
not to;prevent, the effect of the proposed
amendment striking from the State Con-
stitution the clauses relating to the State
debt.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

The Vendoma Column, whioh the
Communists destroyed during their mad
and ruinous rule in Paris, is to be re-
stored, no doubt to their sorrow, and, it
would seem also. to certain extent, OF
their expense. The effects of NJ. Cour-
bet, noted Communist. are to be sold
by order of the Government and the
proceeds are to be devoted to the recon
struction of the famous pillar. This is
really sensible idea. II the destruction
of the Vendome Column gave the Com
munists pleasure. it ie but fair that those
of them who can now be got bold of
should be made TO pay for their enjoy
ment. No better use could be made of
Communist property. A few more such
examples might have wholesome effect
on tho Communists OF the future.
NeW York Herald.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

SINGULAR CAUSE OF DEATH. "A young
man named Turner, living near Dan
burg. died on last Saturday, after few
days illness, and it is supposed from the
following singular cause: Some days
previous to his attack, he assisted in the
disinterment OF corpse, for the pur-
pose of removal to another place Of
burial. The body had been buried some
months, and was exceedingly offensive
when the grave was opened. Young
Turner began to complain of headache
and other symptoms soon after the re-
noval, and in few days became scri.
ousy i'll, aid died on Saturday. He
complained during his entire sickness Of
smelling and even tasting the horrible
efhuvia from the corpse. It is supposed
that this efllnvia or sxhalation pene-
trated and saturated his entire system,
thus poisoning his blood aud causing
death. We hear that brother OF his is
also extremely i'll from the same cause,
though wo do not know that tho report
is authentic. - Washington (Gu J GaSeus.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

As this is the time OF year when Ger.
tain men decide what drink they will
swallow dnring the summer, tho follow
ing Old item will not be out OF place: A
wife asked her husband for O new dress.
lie replied: "Times are hard, my dear,
30 hard that I can hardly keep my nose
above water" Whereupon sLe rctorted
"You can keep your nose above wnter
easily enough, il You have mind to;
but the trouble is that you keep it too
much above brandy"
A REMARKABLE LADY. Manning.
whose doath WAS mentioned few days
ago, was. by the tics OF marriage and
consanguinity, closely connected with
four Governors OF South Carolina in the
past, none OF tho degrees being beyond
that OF uncle. Governor james b. Rich.
ardson was ber uncle, Governor John P.
Richardson her brother, Governor Rioh-
ard l.. Manning her husband, and Go.
vernon James l. Manning her son.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

Probably no reasonable woman will
look favorable upon now foreign inycn-
tion which a new manufacturing firm in
Western Pennsylvania is copying. This
is bonnet made Of spun glass and
trimmed with flowers, feathers, etc., OF
the samo material, variously tinted. It
may be beautiful: it may not be cxpen.
sive; but, alasl when dusty it oan be
washed and made to look as good as new
md what woman wants bonnet that
can be go easily renovated rs that?
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

FATAL ACCIDENT. We regret to record
fatal accident, which happened to Mr..
q. L. Hit, near Cross Hill, day or two
since. Mr.. Hit, it seems, was caught
In tho machinery of q steam thresher,
which tore Oft one Of his legs, from
which iie died in few hours. Mr.. Hit
had already been deprived Of one leg,
having lost the came in the memorable
battle Of Malvern Hill, Va.
LaurensriNe Herald.
A new post Office, to be called Eta
Jane. has been established in Union
County, and j. L. Strain appointed post
master. This Office is located on Thick.
ETY. Greek, few miles above Goudeys-
vile.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

PnGNIXIANA.- .-Sausages arc said to be
q specific for ague and fever, on account
of the canine in them.
A fellow who soiled his coat by rub.
bing against q ham, remarked, $50
much for Buckingham!"
The only way to heal the divided con-
dition Of Cuba is to make her one of the
United States.
A honeymoon car" is now on the
Pacific Railway, for the purpose of
bridal parties. It has comely as we'll
as Il honey comply appearance; is full Of
rweets and full Of sells.
Connecticut farmers are cutting down
their orchards TO plant the land with TO.
bscco. They have q right to do so. if
they choose; but their speculation is
likely to end in smoke.
At the billiard tournament, the ladies'
favorite was Deery. There was DAILY
interest to see whom fortune would cast
the Dion
Pittsbnrg suits some people. It scots
them 80 thoroughly that they have to
wash continually.
LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Il. G. Shiver & Co.-Bargains.
loot;oo, Tvpouranhioo1 TTn;op
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Il. G. Shiver & Co.-Bargains.
Meeting Typographical Union.
". K. Evans & Co.-Stoves, Tinware.
@. Bruce Walker-University Of s. c.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-28

sophie Hall, to the members Of Euphra.
dian and Clairosophic Societies. A num-
Der OF citizons were present. The Judge
is an excellent speaker, and never fails
to entertain his audience, whether on
the stump or in the forum.
The prevailing style Of wearing the
hair causes the ladies a great deal Of
tribulation. Our columns, yesterday,
recorded the loss OF hair ornament,
yclept bonnet. The fact OF the matter
is, the so-called bonnet is perched so
high above the head. that it can be
blown of and the wearer not miss it.
Horticulture is one of the fine arts,
There is poetry in garden. Our young
ladies will find that On hours work, every
morning, among flowers, or even vege.
tables. will not only prove one OF the
best cosmetics, but that the tone of the
mind will be improved by contact with
the useful and the beautiful.
It is no! 30 generally known as it
ought to be, that stale loaf bread may
be made nearly as nice as freshly baked,
by dipping the loaf in clean cold water
and warming through in bake oven.
Much bread might be saved that is
thrown away, il this were more gene.
rally practiced than it is.
DR.. Ensor, with his characteristic en-.
ergy, is pushing forward his improve.
ments OF the asylum. He is now substi-
tuting sewers for the old surface drains
formerly in use at the asylum. The
Board of Health would be glad to hear
OF such improvements in other parts OF
the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-25

To apply this principle more closely to the
acts in this case If the defendant knew that
the punishment inflicted by the teacher was
not cruel and excessive in view oil the boys
disobedience TO her command; if the sole
ground on which he undertook the criminal
prosecution against her, was his honest be-
lief that his command TO his boy superseded
that oil the teacher in reference to the study
OF Geography, then the defendant mistook the
law. Such mistake furnishes no defence 10
the present action, though it may in the dis
cretion OF the jury mitigate the damages.
In reference to the amount of damages,
should you find in favor of the plaintiff, you
should exercise a reasonable discretion under
all the facts and circumstances proven before
you. You may regard the injury done the
PLAINTIFFS reputation as a teacher, the charac-
ter and degree of the chastIsement she inhIct-
ed and any acts and declaration, on the part
of the defendant that may tend TO show actual
malice on bis part or the contrary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-25
They Should be Punished.

During the present season Lancas-
ter has been cursed with a gang of
sneak thieves who have made pre-
datory raids upon the gardens of our
citizens, not only stealing the mel
ons and fruits growing therein but
demolishiog the vines and shubbery
to such an extent as to render them
almost worthless for future use. Dur.
ing the past week or two these gamins
have been paying particular atten-
ton to the Grape vines and fruit
trees in different sections of the vil-
lage; taking none but the choicest
varieties, and leaving devastating
marks of their presence in the ruin
ed vines and trees. But the town
people are not alone the sufferers by
the destructiveness Of these pests.
Even the neighboring farmers have
suffered from .heir cussedness. Near
the village they have gone into fields
Of grain and finding nothing else to
do have amused themselves in TAX
log bundles of wheat. oats and other
grain and indlseriminately mixing
them so that the farmers have been
put to considerable Inconvenience In
asserting their grain. The statutes
of the Stsue would deal heavily with
the miscresnts, could they be canght,
aud we hope our people will deprive
themselves of few hours quiet rest
in the endeavor to bring these mid
night maraduers to Justice They
should be ferretted out and punished
to the full extent of the law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-25
A Whited Sepulcher.

CIV Chinese politician, preach
er aud philosopher has left Mount
Hope, under circumstances which
must try our confidence IN oGr abil-
ity 10 read human nature. 1t is said
that recent revelations prove him
the seducer OF three OF his own daugh-
ters, two cf whom are now respect
ably married and the third IL girl
of but fifteen years. A r. NOR to the
same ttf.ct was current about eight
years ago, bat was hushed up at the
time, Grimesey being fair seeming
man and his responsibility sppesring
to be beyond question Lately, on
the occasion Of visit Of one of his
married daughters, he attempted %
continue The practice, and being re.
pulsed ana threatened with exposure,
he threatened to destroy himself or
her. When the exposure was made
be left suddenly for parts unknown.
Ii is to be hoped that the officers OF
the law will ferret out the unnatural
father and bring hun to condign pun
ishment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-25
The Grange In Lancaster.


EDITOR HERALD:-I understand
that the formation of a subordinate
Grange at Lancaster has been so ne
what delayed. owing to the close
proximity of the Boice Pr, irie
Grange, which is held at tn Bush
uell School House. A rule Of the
Patrons" gives each Grange juris-
diction over its own tefritory-half
the distance to the next Grange.
This excludes some persons wishing
% join IA Grange here. 1t is hoped
that the Boice Prairie Grange will
removed furthersouth 10 the Rock
School house. Preliminary steps
have been taken tor the formation
If subordinate Grange here, and
persons wishing to join it, can leave
their names at the store of Nathan &
Woolstenholme. Farmers and their
wives, sons sand daughters, are solicit
ted to- Join Sons must be above 18
years Of age, and daughters 16.
FARMER.
Tanrastar Gan. % 1879