The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-11-20

c. a. Bedoll, Esq, was, on yesterday
elected Alderman in Ward No. ., to fill the
vacancy occasioncd by the resignation Of
Ihos. s. Nickcrson, Esq
DrMoEEsr's MoNrHLY We are indebted
TO Peter B. Glass, Esq, for the December
(or more properly, Christmas) number or
'i''s fashion monthly. 1t is "a gem. Ele
CANT onsraviESs, magnificent fashion
plates, choice poetry and pleasant rea,!jnn
matter are the attractions presented
RECONSTRUCTION AMONG THE Frprvrx
"o learn that tho New York Firemens
Association have resolved to present tbe
Independent Fire Company, of Colnm,i.
,. with splendid hose carrlac. ard
engine. These presents VIII be brought to
'hls CITY ard presented in person by a com.
mlttee of the New Workers.
Don't LET IT Go OUT or PK1yr. Tho
only truthful and authentic account of th.
sack and destruction Of Columbia, writt.n
by one of South Carolina's most CONNIE
tent men, all the incidents being noted ON
the spot at the time. Your children viii
be glad to get a copy at any price. For
sale at the Phds,ir Office.
UPWARD, Ho!-H. ID. Hanalian. ESD. has
been seized with the up town mania. and
mas removed to the commodious brick
store belonging to Mr. +. Stenhouse ON
Main street, i few doors above. Rland;,,,
Mr. ii. is 4 thorough business man. and il
increasing his stock of groceries. etc. To
such an extent as to compete with any es-
tabishment i'll the city. All orders en-
trusted to him viii be faithfully attended,
to. We promise.
CoRoSER's INoUEsTs. Friday last
difficulty occurred between Toland r. Bass
land c. Hamberg. The latter wcptinto tho
mousse to get his pistol, but on coming out
WAS stopped by Mr.. Jos. Burdell. whon
MIS-. IL. took the pistol away from him. and
went to tha door, holding the pistol in both
lands, but not attempting to usa Il ona
sad to MIR. Bass, ''Do not shoot Mr.. H.. if
You want to shoot any one, shoot me-"
lass attempted to take tho pistol from her.
but failed. He then stopped several PAGES
from her, presented his pistol three times
and the fourth time fired. the ball taking
effect in tho abdomen Of the unfortunate
woman. She called to friend near by to
take care of her. as she was shot and ready
to faint. Mrs. II. was taken into the
house, apparently suffering greatly. DR..
lalley was called in and rendered all pos
slble medical assistance. She fingered
until Sunday afternoon, when she expired.
jury OF inquest was empannelled by
Coroner Walker on Sunday afternoon, and
alter full and careful investigation, rem
dered the following verdict: sThat Mrs.
Mary &. Hamberg came to her death. on
the 18th day of November, 1866, from the
effects Of ball fired (wilfully and mali
clously) from pistol by Toland r. Bass"
Warrants have been issued for the arrest
of Bass
Coroner Walker was again called upon.
yesterday morning, to hold an inouest
upon the body of AIr. Henry Barney, who
w&s found dead in his bed at Nickerson,s
Hotel, yesterday morning The deceased
had been staying there since Thursday.
attending to business in the city. Up to
Sunday morning, lie appeared to be in
perfect health, but remained in his room
during the day, and ON retiring at night.
requested the clerk to wake him in tho
morning in time to leave on the GrcenyiIle
train. Yesterday morning, when the watch
man called him, he received no answer. and
entering the room, found Barney dead in
his bed. Information was convened to
Coroner Walker, who Immediately empan-
nelled jury OF inquest and called on Drs.
Templeton and Gibbes, who made a post
noTfen1 examination. Several witnesses
We're examined, when the jury rendered
the following verdict: 'That Henry Barney
came to his death, on tho 9th November,
1866, from intempcrance"
The deceased had just returned from
visit to his relatives in Connecticut. His
body will be forwarded this morning. by
the Coroner and Mr.. Hamilton, of Nicker-
sons Hotel, to his relatives in Greenville
District
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS Attention is call
ed 10 the following advertisements. which
are published this morning for the first
time:
$. Sheridan-Fresll Supplies.
). w. Smith--BoX and Office Stoves.
Pollock House-Bill of Fare.
Ihos. 3. Lee. Jr.-To Lumbermen. &c.
Jacob Bcll-Citation E. G. Gage.
H. ID. Hanahan--Seed Wheat
John Z. Seegers Il Co.-Cabbage, &c.
Megular Communicat'n Columbia Lodge.