The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1866-07-29

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We arc notified that the Spartarbiiro and
Union Railroad viii also carry tieieoates to
and from the Convention for opa s.ra
THE BURNING OF COLUMBIA. A.-Aus,u,,.,
esting account OF the 'tSack and Destruc.
tion OF the City OF Columbia, s. C.."h.-
just been issued, i'll pamphlet form, from,
the Ph9ni1 power press. Order, file, =.
any extent. Single copies so cents.
IHE AMERICAN PArRIor.-We were aeree-
ably disappointed, notwithstanding the
notice OF suspension, published the day
previous TO receive the usual visit OF our
cotemporary. May We never have to chro
nlcie another suspension-rea or imaci-
nary.
firm in this city, purchased a box OF
eggs, few days ago, and, on examining
the box, yesterday morning, they found no
less than four ''little chicks" in it. II this
weather continues, we will be able to dis
pense with the services of Mrs. Hen-so
far as "hatching out" is concerned.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL P1c-N1c.-The children
connected with the Marion Street Sunday
School, chaperoned by their teachers and
several friends, went on their annual pic
mic to Geiger's "Rock Spring." on Friday
last. AS the weather was delightful and
provisions profuse, the pic-nickers enjoyed
themselves to their hearts content.
MURDER.-We learn that Mr.. Lem. Lane.
OF Newbcrry District, was brutally muir
dered, by unknown persons, on Friday
night, and some six or eight thousand dol
lars in specie, which it was known was in
his possession, carried OF. The head of
the unfortunate man was split open, with
an axe, as he lay in his bed.
ADVENT OF THE Doc DAYs.-Yesteriav
was the first day of the-brief season popu
Larry recognized as ''the dog days. We
are pleased to state that the fears OF any
who may have confidence in the old Dutch
proverb with reference to rain for the next
forty days, were dissipated by some re-
freshing showers which fell yesterday, both
IN the morning and afternoon. For the
past few days, we hear of several partial
showers i'll various localities.
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STEAM FLoURINa M1LL.-We are pleased
to state that Mr.. Hunter, ali old and expe.
renced miller from Arkansas, is erecting a
steam flour mill, corner OF Richland and
Marion streets, i'll this city. The buildings
arc rapidly advancing towards completion,
and when in complete running order, Mr..
II. expects to be able to grind fully hun
dred bushels of wheat per day. Push
manufactures along. In short time. wa
hope to be able to chronicle the erection of
mills and manufactures of almost every
kind.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Trinitv
Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, 104 a. M. and
SPIN.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. w. T.. Bocos
Pastor, 10Y a. m. and 5 D. IN.
st. Peters Clurch-Rev. J. ]. OConnell
10 a. IN. and pm.
Lutheran Church-Rev. A. B. Rude I'M
a. n.
Marion Street Church-Rev. f. q.
Gage, 10a a. m. Monthly Church Meet
ing, 5p. m.
Christ Church Lecture Room-Rev. ]. NJ
Pringle, Rector, 10t a. m. and p. m.
Baptist Church J. L. Reynolds. lo4
a. m and 81 p. m. Rev. VIM T. Capers.
p. m.
The remains OF Lieut. Alfred J. Tolleson
have been brought from Virginia and in
tered IN ElmwooG Cemetery. The funeral
sermon will be delivered this afternoon. at
5oclock, 5 in the Baptist Church.
MAIL ARnANoEMENTs.-T Post Office is
open during the week from q. m. to / D.
m. and from 81 p. m. to Up. m. On Sun
day, from 8 to a. m.
Northern mail opens 8 a. M; closes ZAP. m.
Southern :" 5Ap.m. a. = -, ~
Charleston " 5fp O + ~,
Greenville r. r." 8 am: {. Sap -,
Edgefield {" So. M: az -,
AL mails close on Sunday at 2 p. m.
A suRrR1sfSo OPr1crAN-Prof. Bern.
hardts room at Nickerson's Hotel stin