The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-12-19

closed in reply.
j. Beatty Jennings ads. J. A. Brad
ley. Mr.. McIver for motion, Mr..
Hudson, contra.
l.. L. Odom vs.. Stubs & Odom.
MIR. Hudson for appellant.
Theodore Guerard, Executor. vs..
Sextus T. Gaillard. Mr.. Dozier for
defendant appellant.
s. S. Fraser ads. s. w. zRonquie.
Ordered to Court of Errors.
At the opening OF the court this
morning, it was announced that ar
gument of cases would not be heard
after Thursday, the 10Th.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT Court FOR
FOURTH CIRCUIT. December Is, 1867.
Hon. George S. Bryan, d. j., presid-
ing.
In re John G.. Rabb, of Winns-
boro, S. C.-Petition for voluntary
bankruptcy. James 81. Rion, pro.
pet. The petition was read, and, on
motion of James 81. Rion, ESQ, the
Judge signed order of adjudication
of bankruptcy, and also order of
reference to w. J. Clawson, Register
of 4th Congressional District.
The argument on pleas to the
jurisdiction, referred to in yesterdays
issue, was closed this day, and the
Judge pronounced his opinion, after
which the following order was en-
tered: On motion of Arthur, Melton
& Melton, it is adjudged and or
dered, that the pleas be sustained,
and that the writs in the said cases
be abated.
IN EQUITY.
Davenport vs.. Stewart. for
relief and account J. NJ Baxter,
compluinant's solicitor. The Com
missioner made report, under order
previously made, which was con-
hrmed, on motion of complainant's
solicitor.
DoCKETs.
1t was ordered, that n final and
peremptory call of the dockets moved
be made this day, 10th December,
1867.
For CHR1srdAs.-We subjoin
few seasonable receipts for the bene-
fit of our lady readers, who may
have to prepare for the approaching
holiday festival:
A RICH CHRIsTMAs PUDDINa.A
pound of raisins stoned, one pound
of currants, half q pound of beef
suet, quarter of pound of sugar,
two spoopsful -four, three eggs,
lcup of sweetmeats, and q wine-glass
of brandy. Mix we'll and boil in q
mould eight hours.
A GOOD CHRISTMAS PUDDING One
pound of flour, two pounds of suet.
one pound Of currants, one pound of
plums, eight eggs, two ounces of
candied peel, almonds and mixed
spice, according to taste. Boil gently
seven hours.
MINcE PIEs.-Take pound of
beef, free from skin and strings. and
chop it very fine; then two pounds
of suet. which likewise pick and
chop; then add three pounds of cur
rants nicely cleaned and perfectly
dry, one pound and half of apples,
the peel and juice of lemon, half
pirt Of sweet wine, half nutmeg
and o few cloves and mace, with pi-
mento in fine powder; have citron,
orange and lemon peel ready, and
put some in each of the pies when
made.
MINoE MEAT.-Six pounds of cur
rants, three pounds of raisins stoned,
three pounds of apples chopped fine,
four pounds of suet, two pounds of
sugar, two pounds of beef, the peel
and Juice of two lemons, pint of
sweet wine, quarter of pint of
brandy, half an ounce mixed spice.
Press the whole into deep pan when
well mixed.
OLD ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING. To
make what is termed pound pud-
ding, take of raisins we'll stoned,
currants thoroughly washed, one
pound each; chop o pound Of suet
very fine and mix with them; sadd a
quarter of pound Of -four or bread
finely crumbled, three ounces of su-
gar, one ounce and a half of grated
lemon peel, blade of mace, half g
small nutmeg, half a dozen eggs well |
beaten; work it well together, put
into u cloth, tie it frmly-allowing
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