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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

CHESTER AND LESo1H RAILROAD. We
learn that the arrangement whereby Mr.
G. w. Melton, of Chester, was to COM
plete the Chester and Lenoir Railroad to
Dallas, has been abandoned by Mr..
Melton for lack of proper security from
the company LaMcaStcr Ledgcr.
MIR. EDITOR: The above little sonib
has been re-publishcd in some of the
public journals of this State and North
Carolina, and rs it is mis-statcment of
facts, calculated, if not intended, to
mislead the public mind in regard to
tho present status and future prospects
of an enterprise of no inconsiGcrnblc
concern to the business interests of
many of the good people of both States,
stockholders and others, I, rs Prcsi-
dent of the Chester and Lenoir Narrow
Gauge Railroad Company, and being
fully cognizant of all the facts and Of
the exact truth in reference to the mat
ter, beg leave to state for the informa-
ton of the public and of nll parties in
tcrcSted, that tho terms of the proposed
contract as submitted il, ,criting by Mr.
Melton were such that the committee on
the part of the company could not in
honor and good conscience accent. and
l mn gratified to say tlnt the Board of
Directors fully sustain the action of
their committee in the premises, and
further add in this connection that the
prospects of the company are ut present
hopeful and encouraging
a. II. DAVEGA,
President Chester and Lcnoir Narrow
Gauge Railroad Company.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

MONEY ORDERS FOR IRELAND, For
some time past, IL rule has been enforced
in the New York and other post offices
requiring that persons in Ireland to
whom money orders are sent must be
very accurately described to prevent
mistakes. The full name, exact locntion
of residence, occupation. and personal
description are expected to be given.
The reason for this especial care in the
matter is because heretofore many orders
sent have been returned to this country,
the post office authorities not being salts
fed that the proper persons had applied
tor payment. In connection with the
new postal treaty with foreign countries
which goes into effect July l, rear
ranSemcnt of the money order system
has been made, and circulars in refer
enco to the change have been received
from Washington at tho different post
Offices: Money order facilities are 10 be
extended to Canada, Norway, Sweden,
Denmark and Italy under the treaty.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

HATS OFF IN CoURr Yesterday morn
ing, while Solicitor Blythe was swear
ing several witnesses to go before the
grand jury, one of them being an Israel
ite, of course, kept his hat on. This
was observed by ono of the constables.
about twenty feet off, and, in loud
voice, he said: "AIake him take his hat
off," and repeated it, which naturally
made the witness obey, when Judge
Cooke snid: "Put your hat OF again "
and, turning to the constable, told him
that is none Of your busincss-it is his
fnith, and you have no right to interfere
with it," which, of course. caused the
officer to feel bad. -GyeenrHe Np,cs.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

COWARD A&D LADY.-Tircc high
waymcn intercepted !. Lady and gentle
man near Kansas City, Mo on Thursday
night, and ordered them to hold up their
hands and deliver. The request was not
accedcd to- and on the parties attempt
ing TO escape. the robbers assaulted them,
knocking down the lnlv-AIiss Alice
Williams and heating her severely.
The man escaped, leaving the lady to the
mercy Of the hrutcs. They searched her
person. but found nothing, she having
concealed her watch III her BOSOM They
LETT her III an lnscn>ible condition on
the ground and made their escape, but
were subsequently, captured after Il sharp
fight, and are now in jail.
II is truly wonderful, the variety and
ingenuity of the cunvcnicncrs for the
desk and o.lice-pcns of varied patterns,
lnkStandS possessing unnbcrlcss nd-
vanta9rS, letter files, each one the best,
cnv"i"pcsrof size and qualities Infinite
1t Is almost bcwillcrin3 to enter the
largo Broad street store Of Walker.
Evans IL CoCswcll, in Charleston, and
see the number of these attractions.
Here yon tinl the largest stationery
stocl; Sonth of Baltimore, and YOU only
have two troubles first. sufficient cash: ::
and, second, the difficulty in deciding
among the many things offered. each
equally suitable to your wants. NIT
HOMICIDE AT WALHALIA.-An officer
by the name of Robert Knight attempted
to arrest convict in Oconcc County. on
Saturday, and met with resistance. The
convict attacked him with an axe, when
Knight Slot him. Knight afterwards
srrrcndcltd himself to the proper autho-
rites.
The indianapolis papers are giving
publicity to the details OF the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum scandals, which are of n
peculiarly unclcan nature Ministers
and church officers are badly mixed up
with il, and the probability is that
Brooklyn performances willbe cclipsed.
The general health of Charleston con
Times good. Measles seems to be on the
decline, while scarlet fever is not in
crcasn3 and not very fatal, but one
death occurring during the last ten days.
Diphthcria has rcnppcared within the
past two weeks i'll certain localities.
Mrs. Margaret Mathis. OF Edgcticld,
died somewhat Suddenly, on the 1ith
instant. having been sick but Il single
day. She WAS in the 73l year OF her
age.
Clara Lo;ii,c Kellogg. TIE American
prima donna, and Lolita, TIE actress, are
both said 10 lie engaged - wcl!-Lo.n and
wealthy phJaielr!.aus
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

During this season Of vegetable diet,
every one desires to know where to pro-
cure the freshest and best vegetables, rs
nothing is SO poor rs poor vegetables.
The same may be said of fruits. When
We purchase bananas, we like them firm
and ripe; oranges, sound and sweet;
apples, mellow and without decay; and
so on through the long list. This bill
can be filed to perfection by Mrs C.
Hoffman, n few doors below the PHOENIX
Office
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

DESTRUCTIVE HAIL SronM. very
heavy storm of wind and hai! visited al
most all portions of this County on
"Wednesday, 18th instant. In the neigh
borhood of Lowrysyille, the crops on the
plantations of Mr.. Daniel Pu,.luc and
Mr.. James Griffin are said to be- com
plctcly destroyed, and that of Mr.. Nicely
Smith very much damaged. Great de-
strnction was done by the hail in the
ncighborhood of Blackstock and Corn
wells. Onc-half of Mr.. Il. T.. Mock
bees cotton crop OF 100 acres is in ruins.
Mr.. Mockbcc showed rs some cotton
stalks. eight or ten inches high, from
which every scmblancc of Il leaf and
form is completely stripped These
stalks were gathered from field of
thirty acres and are but samples of the
whole field. Mr.. Mockbcc's wheat had
been cut. and was stacked in the field.
In some of the stacks the wheat was com
Pletcly thrcshcd out lie estimates his
loss at So 800. The storm was more or
less destructive throughout all tie West
ern portion of the County.
chester Reporter.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

The PlHcH.-A colorcd ,in:n" cncnun-
tered IL policeman, Yesterday, and halt
ing him, she inquired:
"Spose'n dat pusson spi:s in uno,lrr
pusson's S face, is dat anything"
'Wcll, no, replied the officer.
"Wall, 'spose'n dat pusson whose face
was spit into should take de poker and
drop de passon who done lie splitting
and cut n big CASH in dat pu,sons s head.
would dat he anything"
"Thnt would be il serious case, mr-
dam. Did any one strike you with ii
poker
Oats whar de pinch comes ill., lie
dc one who done de hitting" She cx-
claimed, lifting her hands in amnzcncnt
and horror.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

The following is n mans opinion: Tie
female lip that has been profnned by the
touch of any man, unless it be rcln-
ton, ought to lose all honor and respect.
What remains for the husband if the lips
the very outlet to the soul-have min
gled their breath of life with others.
When lady becomes a prodigal of her
kisses we are instantly forced into one
Of two conclusions; that either she holds
her virtue by very slender thread or
that she is incapable OF drawing the
nicer distinctions, which is one Of the
characteristics of pure woman All of
which is nice in theory, but if the man
who wrote it was satisfied with his own
matrimonial investment he was probably
the worst fooled individual in nineteen
States: Kisses may be naughty, but
GraSs-hoppcrs Will never spoil the crops
OF them.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

Not very long since the wife Of the
Professor, Mrs. ASassiz, rose one morn
ing and proceeded, according to custom,
to put on her stockings and shoes. At
certain stage of this process little
scream attracted Mr.. Agassiz's attention,
and not having yet risen, lie leaned
anxiously upon his elbow, inquiring
what was the matter. why, Professor
little snake has just crawlcd ont of my
boot, snid she. only one, my dcnr:"
returned the Professor, calmly lying
down again "thcre should have been
three" lie had put them there to keep
them warm. Pleasant man to have in
the house, particularly in ones sleeping
room.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

In removing somc bodies from the
bennington (vt.) cemetery, the other
day, that of Mrs. Bartlett which had
been buried some twelve years, was
found to be pctrifed, weighing 800
pounds.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25
SC.
Friday Morning, June 25, 1875.
Too Much Indian.


The result of the recent visit of the
Sioux chiefs to Washington is we'll un-
derstood to have been disappointment
on all sides. The hitch between the &C.
vernment and the Indians was rs to pay
ment for the Black Hills and their re-
moval from Nebraska. but that is not
likely to bo final. While We hope that
the commission which is to be sent to
negotiate with the Indians, composed, as
1t seems to be, of responsible gentlemen,
will be able to settle nil points at issue
between the Government and the Sioux,
wo must confess that our telcgraphic de-
spntches give little indication of sue
ccssful mission. The Rev. S. D. Hin
man, one Of the commissioners, is an
admirable appointment, being thorough
ly acquainted with the Sioux and their
language, having spent many years
among them, and is man in whom they
have entire confidence. The commits
sion is generally satisfactory and it is to
be hoped that the result of it's labors
will be equally SO. Whilst the Govern
ment appears to have done its best in its
intercourse with tho Sioux chiefs, wo
cannot commend the style of hospitality
extended to them by some Of our people.
The Graphic, of New York, has an illus
tration of their visit to the Remington
rifle warehouse, where they inspected
samples of small arms and selected the
rifles to be presented to them. It is true
that, in giving them the guns, they were
told that it was not to kill the whites or
each other, but that they might hunt
the antelope and the buffalo. One
of the old chiefs exhibited so
much sensibility Us to say, "You hurt my
feelinsg when you said must not shoot
the whites with this gun. never could
kill man who had given me this gun.
No doubt this was honestly snid, and if
the Indians were fairly dealt with by
their white neighbors, it is probable the
guns would only be employed to obtain
the means of subsistence. But, in view
of the wrong-doers around them and
their own readiness to resent wrong, we
fear that the Remington rifles will be
used for man rs we'll us game. There is
another circumstance connected with
one of the entertainments given to the
Sioux in New York so revolving and out
rageous as to be almost incredible.
Some of the chiefs wore on the occasion
scnlps taken from white people, appa-
rently women rs we'll rs men. The per-
mission of such brutal piece of barbar-
ism inspires almost MS much contempt
for the so-called civilized men who suf-
fered it as for the savages who perpc-
tratcd it. It seems to be high time that
tho Indians within our borders should
no longer exist rs Independent tribes
among us, but be gathered together and
and either merged, as they are in Cana
da, with the common nationality, or sur
rounded on nll sides by civilizing influ-
ences, so rs to make them practically, in
time, part and parcel of ourselves
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

Mrs. Susan Ostcen, relict Of the late
Gabriel Osteen, died at her residence,
on Saturday, the 9TH instant, in Sumter
County.
Subscribe for TIC P;iI::.x.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

LIST OF New ADVERTISEMENTS
Perry & Slawson-Cignrs.
A. Feininscr-Proposals for Coal.
Geo. G.. Hull-Excclsior Mills.
Excursion Richland Rifle Club.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25
WHAT THE WEAK NEEp.-Why do the

WHAT THE WEAK NEED.-Why do the
debllltated and feeble dread the sum
mer! 1t is because heat is On exhnustinp
element, and they are not in n condition
to bear the new drain upon their Ian
guild systems, which they think must
necessarily commence with the warm
weather. But cannot this evil be OBJ
waited? Most indubitubly it can. What
these wcaklings need in fact, what nine
tcnths Of us need Mt this scason.-is an
accession of physical vigor, and this
deslderatum can be secured, with abso-
lutte certainty, by n course Of the might
lest, yet mil'lcst, of all vegetable tonics,
HoStcttcr's Stomach Bittcrs.
Thousands of men of business, me
chanlcs and professional men, break
down, partially or wholly, under their
summer labors, simply bccnusc they
have neglected to reinforce the powers
OF nature IN this way. TO persons who
use the celebrated invigorant and cor
rectlve regularly i'll hot wcnther, the cx-
hansticn WHICH excessive heat is npt to
produce under other circumstances i,
unknown. They are not troubled with
nnuscn. their appetitcs are good, their
dlGeStl0n excellent and their habit of
body all that can be desired. This for
twenty years has been the uniform testi-
mony OF all who have taken the Bitters
us summer tonic and alternative. It's
efhcacy IS due to the care and scrllpu-
lous fidelity to the teachings Of expert
mental science, with which its medicinal
ingredients have been cullcd from the
vegetable kingdom, the admirable Dro-
portions in which they are combined
nn!l the uncGuallcd purity of its stimu-
lative basis. J1Si3c1
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-06-25

The golden syrnps, sugar drips, &C.,
are said to be dclusions and snarcs. a
professor of chemistry has examined IL
dozen varieties of syrups sold Mt the
groceries, and says that Nil of them are
"doctorcd, made by the "sulphuric acid
process, rs follows: ~ warm OBJ de-
grecs Fah.) mixture of starch and water
OF about the consistency of cream, slowly
poured into boiling solution of one
per cent sulphuric acid, (oil of vitriol, }
the whole boiled for some time; then the
acid Is neutrnlized by chnlk, and the
mixture set aside. When the sediment
hns settled in the bottom the liquid is
dipped of and boiled down to syrup.
This syrup may be boiled down to
sugar forming what is known MS grnp.
sugar or glucose" Instead of starch,
however, old rags can he and nre used
very lnrgcly-raSs collected from the
streets or wherever thcy can be found.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23
NO. 80,
TIRED MOTHERS.
BY MRS. ALBERT SMITH.


little elbow leans upon your knee,
your tired knee, that has so much to bear
child s dear eyes are looking lovingly
From underneath a thatch of tangled hair.
Perhaps you do not heed the velvet touch
OF warm, moist fingers, folding yours so tight;
You almost are too tired to pray Tonight.
But it is bossedness A year ago
did not see it as | do to-day: 3~<e
We are so dull and thauklcss, and too slow
To catch the sunshine till it Sins away
And now it seems surprising strange 10 ma
That while wore the badge of motberboos
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23


With the view OF reorsanizing the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company the present holders
Of the first mortgage propose to purchase the
property under a decree OF sale obtained
under both the 6 per cent and per cent. mort
cages. New thirty years per cent. bonds,
in gold, for seventeen million dollars, and
forty years. per cent. in currency, for ten
million dollars, are to be issued. 1t is provi-
tled that on sI5,O00,O00 of the first mortgage
bonds the interest for the first three years shall
be paid in first preferred stock; in the fourth
year, 3 per cent. in gold, and the fifth year,
per cent.in gold, the balance in each case being
payablein first preferred stock; thereafter the
interest to be paid in gold. The second mortgage
bonds to be payable for the first six years in
second preferred stock; in the seventh year, 2
per cent in currency and per cent. in second
preferred stock;. the eighth year pep cent.
in currency and 2 per centln second preferred
stock; thereafter in currency. The first pre-
ferred stock is to be entitled to dividends at
the rate Of per cent. per annnnn. and the
second preferred stock at the rate OF per cent.
The common stock to be issued to the amount
of that now outstanding. Each holder OF the
present per cent. first mortgage bonds is to
receive 80 per cent. in the new first mortgage
bonds and 10 per cent. in the new second mort
gage bonds Each holder OF the present per
cent, mortgage bonds is toreceive, in exchange
therefor 125 per cent. in the new first mort
| gage bonds, 70 So per cent. in the new second
mortgage bond, and 163 per cent. in the second
| preferred stock. This plan does not increase
the aggregate mortgage debt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

Col. Shields has sold the Richmond Nhfg 70
Messrs. Elliott 6 Co, and Col. A, +. bennett
has been assigned to editorial position on the
nancr. We regret to part with Col Shields IN
connection with the press. as he is gentleman
Of high character and excellent newspaper
iu,lgment. Col. Bennett is tirst-class news
naper man, and wiladd to the interest o. that
venerable journal BY his eradlte pen,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

Bishop Haven had as much right to say that
he was in favor of ''third term as other
ministers had to get mad because he did say it.
may be nnchristian for y minister to mix
with politics. but it is more so to ;:tear q pas
sion to tattcrs."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

Ic sounds like the good ok! days of Allan
and Of Eve had returned, when we hear the
names Of Fayette McMulen and Extra Billy
Smith mentioned in connection with political
position. 9 sa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

The abuse Of the President by the Demo.
cratic press in 1872, caused denomination and
election OF Gen. Grant to the Presidency, as q
rebuke from the people. The same libeous
tactics have again commenced, and it is quite
possible like cause viii produce like result in
1875.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

Suppose then delegate Massey gives us Iii
opinion about second and third term. He
is probably more interested about tho second
term at this tlme,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

A 100000 gold stake is to be run for over .
California race course OH Christians day. SIS
horses have been entered.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

vithaut change Of cars connecting st Washington
for Philadelphia and New York and close GOMEZ mis
time to Chicago and Cincinnati by fast mail trains.
II & 9IsoU TET-sN Z. iM.ss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23


na;lvrrain tbrY51i pa, from Baltimore and Washing
on ha1f al cars and close connection at
Marnar;s 81 W tram ALI points West. ~ nov ii
<yhosapeake and ohio Railroad. 4Cnand after
u Sunday, May20th, 1875, Passenger Trains VIA
run as follows: We w SE
,nnA4 or A I1NrnN MEsTW Arm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

Trains leaving Staunton at TO- a5 M, and l,2o
run daily Except sunday st@Fping at all regular
stations between Richmond and White Sulphur.
Trains leaving Stault on at 80 a.: m and '1O5eI
M, run daily, stopping at all regular stations be
tween Huntington and Allegheny and at Coyine
ton, Millboro'. Goshen, Greenwood, Chaflottesvile
Gordonsville, Junction and Richmond.
Pullman slef ping cars run on 10 e. M and 10 80 p
M trains between Richmond and white sulphur.
as-For rates, Tickets and Information, applyste T.
w. HOPKINS, Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY R. HOWARD.
wM s. DUNNS G 2. s. Ticket Agent.
Gen Supt. of Transportation june8
WASHINGTON. CITY. VIRGINIA MIDLAND
w AND GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Double Daily Trains between Baltimore and
South and Southwest.
Commencing Sunday. 7lo p. M, Nov 28th Passen-.
ger Trains will run as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

STAuNroN, VA. Dec. 10TH 1875
A NNUAL MEETING.-The Annual Meeting OF
"A the Stockholders of The Augusta National
Bank OF Stanton" will be held at their Banking
house in Staunton, Va, TUESDAY, the 18th day ot
JANUARY, 1876 " ssF - -.
dec I6-3t 3fa N.P. CATLETT. Cashier.
n ADIES,, MISS Els, and CHILDRt5N'S MERINO
IL DRAWERS at w H. WELLERS.
T1OR RENT-A Brick dwelling ON Augusta street,
also small new House oQ New street.
dec s-3t ApplytQ Pts = R0ET.G. BickLE
7 IEEF COLLARS AND CUFFS. new style. at
dee a3t VII WELLER'S; Z
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23
FANCY In GOODS, &
NOTIONS, JEWELRY,
WATCHES, CLOCKS,
and other articles at such remarkably low pr
ces as to defy competition '.

He is row reeeivisg and opening rare Sc
lection and great variety OF Goods in the va
rious lines in which he exeeas. His purchases
were made st the nick of time in declining
market, and after careful examination of all
the large importing houses in the eastern cities.
This being the case, he is enabled to offer to
his many friends. and customers in the Valley
of Virginia, the most attractive stock of goods,
as to styles, quality and price, ever brought to
Staunton.
NOTIONS,
JEWELRY,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

There is an atmosphere OF business honesty,
administrative ability, and stateslnanlke COM
preI.ension Issuing from the administration OF
President Grant, that is silencihg cafpii's ecu
sure and crystalizing the confidence Oh tpe
country. The direct methods adopted III the
Treasury, the Post=oftice and the Justice De-
nartments. to ferret out all corruptions and
bring the affairs of each OF these branches OF
fine Government under the str,ctest system OF
integrity and sternest scrutiny OF honesty ana
economy, give assurance to the popular under:
standing that the policy of the administration
ro,o,as hiohcr than the mere ends of party, and
the Accomplishment of partizan pufposes-en
comprising the national good,as represented y.
the interests of the people Irrespective OF
party,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-12-23

His business intercourse for over twenty-five
years with the people of this section, justifes
him in assuring them that he has made his pul-
chases to suit their tastes. He knows what
they want, and has the very articles to supply
them.
s. His stock of Gold and Silver Watches, jew
l3lry Of all descriptions, and Clocks of various
styles and patterns, Vases, &c, &C.. cannot be
surpassed in this OF any other market.