The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-10-18


The RABUS GAP.-An cngiuccr on the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad states
that what is known us the Lebanon
Branch of that road is to be- extended
from its present terminus, Grab Or
chard, to point Oh the Kentucky and
Tennessee line, to which the Knoxville ard
Kentucky Road is now being constructed.
This action on the part of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad revivcs the hopes
scheme; as, when knoxville shall be
reached, the best available route to the
sea-coast is rid the s'Rabun Gap" and
Anderson G. H, in this State. This is an
important link in the railroad connections
OF Columbia, when completed. 1t is rather
too early to speculate on its advantages to
this city and the State
THE REBUILDING OF ColUMBIA. -Mcssrs.
Kirk & Howell have set all example in the
way OF quick work in the building line. 1t
will be recollcctcd that only few weeks
ago, We referred to the new building which
these worthy mechanics were about erect
ing for Messrs. J. & L. Il. Agncw. The
work has been completed, and a handsome
two-story edificc has made its appearance
the first floor occupied by Mr.. G. L. Jack
son as a dry goods store, and the second
story by Mrs. j. W. Smith as IL millinery
establishment.
Our pcrsevering friend, Mr. a. Palmer,
of Timing notoricty, has commenced
building on the site Of the old Exchange"
nv n l,o
to peep, will have completed n substantial
ornament to our principal thoroughfare.
Mr.. Johnson (whose faithful workmanship
cannot be gainsaycd) is the contractor
Mr.. johnson is also the contractor for
Mr.. Bcdclrs "Whitc House, corner of
Main and Plain streets. This massive
looking three-story will doubtless be one
of the principal attractions to the street
The Walker buildings" as they are
called--threc in number-arc being pushed
along, under the management of Mr.. Clark
Waring. Il. G. Veal Esq, is the architect
MIR. Grecniclds buildings are looming
up, and in 4 few months there will be pre-
sentcd trio OF thrcc-story granite fronts
to the gaze of the passcr-by. &. L. Berg,
Esq, is the architect. Messrs. Dougherty,
Barry, Turner X Co. are preparing the gra-
mite, and Messrs. Lucas 4 Moody attend
ing to the brick work
The walls of Mr.. Winestock's two-story
are gradually rising. 7. G. Veal, ESQ, is
the architect. c. j. Beck has the building
in charge.
We are heartily glad to announce that
our old friend, NJ. Comcrford, ESQ, al
though thoroughly Shermanized, has ma
naged to erect wo-story building on mis-
old corner. Prosperity attend him.
Mr.. Il. NJ. Pollock is about to occupv his
new house, on Main street, a few doors
below Washington. We wish him as much
success in his new place OF business as in
the old "Rear House"
Messrs. Thomas Il Troy are on the eve
OF completing u handsome two story cdi-
nee TOR the State; the upper story Of which
Will be occupied by the Treasurer, Comp
trollcr and other State officers, and the
lower story as stores s-onc of which will be
opened as boot and shoe emporium by
Mr. M. A. Shelton. John A. Kay, ESQ,
is the architect.
Messrs. Fisher & Hcinish determined
not to be out-done have commenced en-
iarginS, and will add another story.
Col Bauskett has rebuilt his two story
law Office after the model of the former
convenient editice.
Capt. Stanley is once more on Main
street, and, in ha ldsomc one-sto:v s.r"c-
tnre, illustrates the old adage Of .'crawline
before walking"
The Anderson building"-o Main, near
Plain-Eas been completed, and the stores
occupied by the proprietor as a clothing
emporium, and Major T. W. Radcliffe as
ajewelry store. The upper stories are to
be used as dwelling.
The Davis building" directly North Of
the abovc-an attractive looking two
story-has also been recently finished.
MIR. McNabb, Of Abbcvillc, occupies the
first us variety storc,' and Messrs.
Hopson and Sutphen the second as a sad
die and harness establishment. Mcssrs.
Davis Il Bell were the builders
The old corner once more has ''local
habitation and namc," as Mcssrs. Davis
* Bell will, in Il short time, turn over to
the proprietors, Messrs. L. Il G. d. Hope,
the handsome two-story iron-front which
they are erecting. John A. Kay, Esq, is
the architect. The substantial iron columns
were furnished by Messrs. Goldsmith &