The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-04-17
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The Fair.


The F6ir..
The Baltimore iSn,i. gives us the
following interesting notes of this
exhibition:
A very attractive feature of the ex-
hibition is the copy of Marner's
splendid edition of La Sainte Bible,
in two large folio volumes, embel-
lished with $50 full page original
drawings, and an immense number of
vignettes, by Gustav Dore. The en-
cravings are by the most eminent
artists in Europe, and were executed
at q cost of more than SIS, 900. The
work is of such a nature that it would
be difficult to speak Of it in terms
that would not appear overstmined.
AS work of art it stands unriyalled
in Europe, as monument of the most
wonderful drawings that have ever
been executed. The engravings,
printing and paper are in keeping,
and the entire work is an example of
publishing enterprise that has few, if
any, parallels. The present copy is
an early impression, and the only one
in Baltimore. It was secured by
Mrs. Genus Barnum, through the
kindness of Mr. John Murphy, who
imported it, at a cost of ST, 600. This
benevolent lady has placed it on her
table, where it is for rattle, the pro-
ceeds to be added to the fair fund.
Whoever may be SO fortunate as to
possess it will certainly be the owner
of of Vn
ficent specimens Of printing extant.
The elegant silver tea-service,
valu' at $3.50, which was raffied at
Mrs. Vapsant's table on Monday even
ing, and won by S. Teackle Wallis,
Esq, was yesterday re-donated to
the ladies of the table by that gentle
man. 1t was at once set up for rattle
again, and the chances nearly all
taken last night.
There have also been received three
pieces of solid silver from a lady in
the South, valued at 500. From
General Lees daughter, through Mrs.
Bernel, O. beautifully embroidered
cushion, valued at $50; from Mrs
Lawrence, IF Newport, one lace hand
kerchief, valued at $50.
Captain Bowers, of this city, yes
terday, presented Miss Fanny Logs
den, at tables seven and eight, the
celebrated cane, known RS the ''Her-
mitage stick" This cane is finely
mounted, and was cut by General
Jackson from the Hermitage and pre-
sented hy him to the late Daniel
Cameron, Mt New Orleans, in 1924
1t is to be disposed of by vote, the
candidates being two distinguished
citizens.
Mr.. s. L. 6. Brown has donated n
small farm of ten acres, near Soap
stone Siding, in Carroll County, va
lued Mt 81, 900. Mrs. George Patter-
son has charge of this donation, and
designs disposing of it by rattle.
Mr. Thomas H. Holcomb, of New
Castle, Delaware, the celebrated stock
raiser, has sent to Mr.. William
Crichton, one of the gentlemen man
ayers, thorough Devon COW,
valued at 500, which will be dis
posed of by rattle
Mrs. Elder received, yesterday,
through Mr.. Charles p Montague, a
black setter dog, the donation of
gentleman in the Valley Of Virginia
The animal is perfectly black, and
said to be one of the most valuable Of
his kind in the country. He is to he
disposed of by rattle.
The FENIANs. The latest news we
have from the Fenian movement, we
find in dispatches to the Augusta
ComStitWiomalist, of Sunday
A British war steamer went to sea
suddenly, on the 18th, from Eastp port.
1t is reported that fifty of the crew
mutinied and We're put in irons.
\ fight occurred on the 18th, ut
Calais, between y party of British
soldiers, who had crossed over from
st. Stephens, and number of Fe-
mans. The former were driven back
over the river. No lives lost. The
citizens generally aided the Fenians.
A despatch from Toronto, ON Sa-
turday, says that on eX-Confederate
officer was arrested at Cornwall, on
Friday, upon suspicion Of his being
a Fenian. His commission was found
upon him, and also document from
Gen. Sweeney givii & him authority
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