The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-14

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estimated; $50. 900; from 1921 "a, 1880,
Isl 800; from 1881 to 184O. t6O5. 1876:
from 1841 to 1853, 1,7l3,25i; from 1851
to 1860. 2,599, ,2l4; from 1861 TO 1870.
2. 491, 200; during the year 1871, 367, ,789:
during the year 1872. 449, ,O4O; making
O grand total OF $500, 452. The indica-
tions thus far are that the arrivals dur
ing the current year will fully equal
those OF last year, the foreign born
population Of the country being thereby
increased by nearly 100000 souls.
How THE REDSKINS WED.-A recent
visitor among the Indians in Florida
gives en- account of a marriage cere.
mony which he witnessed: "The COM
pany was composed OF the whole tribe,
all OF whom were dressed in their best
hnery. A circle was formed, the bride
moved to the centre, holding in her
hand an ear OF corn. Then the bride
groom advanced alongside of her, with
a deer's leg in his hand. The mutual
exchange comprises the whole cere-
mony. After the ceremony the whole
company advanced and feasted on bear
meat and honey for two days and
nights"
LIeHTISG a PIPE AT CosT OF 1900.
OO0 AND A LIFE-The great fire at
Hunters Point, L. T., is u good illus.
tratlon Of the recklessness with which
men conduct themselves amidst dangers
familiar to them. Il maE loupging on
barge loaded with coal oil, lighted his
pipe, and the fame of the match set
FIRE to the gases generated by the cargo.
Ile unfortunate smoker lost his life
thcrQhV fr0r b,~
spread to tho nearest oil works, (the
Standard Oil Works. which were cor
sumed, and before the fiery tide could
be stayed, bver 100000 worth of pro-
perty had been destroyed.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LAKE C1TY.-A
special despatch to the Savannah Ners
reports the burning OF several buildings
at Lake City. Fla. last Monday morn
ing. entailing loss of $40, The
sufferers were Messrs. E. E. Cleveland,
A. A. Henderson, 81. Murdock, Gray &
Woltz and L. D. Edwards-the blowing
up OF building occupied by the latter
stopping the progress of the flames.
The fire is supposed the have been the
work Of an incendiary.
A half witted lad got aboard a loco
motive in Charleston, on Tuesday,
opened the throttle-valye and started
it of. The engineer Of another Iocomo.
tive on the same track had the presence
OF mind to start his machine in the same
direction, and thereby avoid collision.
An engine was started in persuit, and
the runaways were cought up with about
four miles out. The boy ran off when
the pursuers came up.
We are informed that son of Mr.,
Noah Shumpert, of this County. was
struck by lightning on Monday, the 4th
inst. The lightning struck him on the
top OF his head, and ranged down hit
spine, tearing his clothes. He Hae
knocked down and stunned, but reco
vercd IN q short time, and is now doing
we'll. Two of his sisters wore hear him
at the time, but escaped unhurt,
Lexington Dispatch.
The "Old Catholic" movement in
Europe is steadily growing in numbers
and power. The Archbishop of Cologne
and his snitraSans were recently sum.
moned before the ecclesiastical court oi
IroSsia, to explain their reasons for e1.
communicating two priests who joined
the old Catholic organization. This
movement is Prolestantism in a new
form. 1t is full of danger to the Roman
Church. .
Gen. Sidney Sherman, ..ero in the
war for Texan independence, and for
many years good and true citizen OF
the Lone Star" died in that State q
few days ago. IT, us an English writer
said OF Douglas Jerroll, all those who
received kindness ut his hands would
lhy rose on his grave, beautiful
pyramid OF flowers would rear itself to
heaven.
AN OLD STORY. --Southerners are be.
ing swindlcd by letters prcfessed to be
issucd by the Mercantile Prize Associa.
ton of New York, informing them OF
their success in drawing valuable prizes,
which will be forwarded on receipt oi
the amount specified il the letter. An
Investigation failed to disclose the
whereabouts OF said association.
y Sister OF Mercy in Key West, Fla,
vas recently struck by lightning, ahd ii
was thought she was dead; but wonder.
ful to relate, although she was black in
the face and frothing at the mouth, she
recovered. There was O mark in the