The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-27

\ MASS LEG BADLY CRUSHED. A pain
ful accident occurred Friday morning to
man named Con. Conncll, engaged in
constructing the stone cross-walk in
front Of the City Hall, Augusta. MIR,
Connell, who is about fifty years of age,
was cndcavoring to move one of the
large blocks of stone into position, and
was prizing it forward with IN iron crow
bar. when the crow-bar slipped, and the
stone topplcd over, falling against Mr..
Connc!!, striking him down and crush
ing his right leg. near the ankle, a piece
OF bone protruding through the flesh,
making an ugly and painful wound.
The bones of the leg were crushed into
splinters by the rock. 1t is hoped there
VIII be no necessity for amputation.
DEATH OF Mis- JOHN BEArToS.-
Elizabeth Z. Bmtton, wife Of Gen. John
Bratton and dnughter Of the lnte Thco-
uore DuBose, Esq, departed this lite, ut
the nSe OF thirty-sevcn years, on the 23d
of June, Mt the residence of Mr.. Edward
Noble, in Abbeville. In the deceased,
to loveliness of person were added the
charms of true Christian character, and
In her daily walk, rs maiden, wife and
mother, She endcnred herself to all who
knew her. She had been m invalid for
several years. and her death was not un-
expected.
FIRE on CoMDAnEE. On Thursday
morning of last week the steam rice mill
on Col. Izard's plantation on Combahee
River was totally destroyed by fire The
mill Ind not been used for the last five
months, so 1t must undoubtedly have
been the work of IN incendinrv, The
Colonel says lie hns had no difficulty
with any one on his plantation or yicin-
lty, SO that he is unnble to suspect any
one. The loss WAS about Sl1 ,OOJ. in
sured for $1,000.
Perry * Sluwsons Havana Tips.
TRIBUTE TO DEPARrEp WORM. The
late {. Werner, who was widely known
MS one of the finest artists in ornamental
iron work i'll the South mt his death left
handsome iron monument, the work of
his own hands, to be erected over his
grave. 1t is understood that Mr. Werner
died i'll reduced circumstances, finnn-
cially, and number of his friends pro-
pose to take the matter in hand and raise
n subscription for the purpose of erect
ing the monument, and also for the re-
lief of his family.
Eli G.. Grimes, immediately after TIE
trial of c. c. Bowen for instigatiny the
murder of Col. White, was arrested on
the charge of numbering col0rcd sailor
In 1SG3. We are informed that it is n
trnmped-np charge, prompted by spirit
OF revenge, and we, therefore, expect his
speedy release
The temperance people promise 10
make politics quite lively this season.
and they are taking the field early enough
to get themselves in good working order
before the campaign fairly opens. They
have nominated IL State ticket in New
York, and it appears to be II ticket Of
some strength.
Big bull fight at Madrid, the other t,ay.
for charitable purposes. Three men and
several horses killed. "a little more
bull, roared the ladies and gentlemen.
as they reluctantly left the bull-pit for
home.
The RepuI'iqe F'mncaise (ncwspapcr>
announces that it will contribute l uOD
francs to fund for the purpose O.
sending delegates to the philadclrl!ia
Centennial Exposition.
The London .Sun says it has undoubtc,l
authority for stating that, after repeated
conferences, Alr. Gladstone has promised
to resume the leadership Of the liberal
party next year.
Perry ~ Slawsoa's Havana Tips.
Newton, the murderer of Mrs. Kccch.
says that the former wife of Kccch Of
frrcd him Sl5,00O to commit the deed
and he thinks she ought to swing with
him.
a new post Office has been established
Mt Mountain Ridge, Spartanbur. County,
ana ID. -. Darcnpor; appointed post
master.
Mr.. Adam J.. Crook. of Orangcburr.
dlcd OF All apoplectic fit on the 18th.
MIR. Samuel Il. Dunbar, of B.rnwcil.
is dead.
Perry " Slawson's Havana Tips.