The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1867-03-08
Local Items.

Local Items-
FIRE-AEMs.- A. Il. Cotton ad-
vertises, in this mornings issue,
new style of pistol for sale. We have
examined them, and pronounce them
cheap and useful.
GooD LAGER. R.-Last night, we re-
ceived some eatables and lager beer
from Mr. Seegers, AMI can recon-
mend his lager to all persons in want
Of :; nice beverage
AUCTION Standardization is called
to the extensive sale OF dry goods to
take place to-day, at The old stand of
Mr.. Jacob Levin. Bargains may be
expected.
The WEATHER. After two days
cold rain, or rather Scotch drizzle,
yesterday afternoon usnercd in 4
clear sky, with genial sunshine. It
was apprehendcd that the bad wea-
thcr might have terminatcd in a
frost, but we are fain TO believe, at
the present writing, that We will es-
cape the Injurious effects of old
Jack"
HE USIyEEsIrY.-Ihe contribut-
ing editor Of the Yorkville Eaquirey.
learns that Professor Sachtlcben (of
modern languages) will be able to
reach Columbia some time in June.
He is now i'll Europe. AS the present
University year ends with June, it is
to be presumed that his regular labors
will not be commenced before the
opening of the ensuing term-the
first Monday III October.
THE BOARD OF ISQUIRY. We re-
gard the proposition OF Alderman
Walter. creating 4 board Of INQUIRY
us to the cause OF origin of fires in
this city, as one Of the most impor-
tant and beneficial measures that
could be adopted by the City Coun-
Gil. That body has adopted the pro
position, and, if q competent board
be appointed, we have no doubt but
it will lead to such Investigations and
consequent detection and punishment
as will prevent the frequency of fires.
We hope action will be taken prompt
ly, and a judicious and competent
board OF citizens selected for the I'M
portant duty assigned to them.
THE F1EEaIES GUESTS. The Com
mittee of the New York Firemen's
Association arrived in our city yes
terday afternoon. AS previously az
ranged, the Fire Department Of Co.
lumbia and a large concourse of
citizens were at the depot, prepared
to receive them. The firemen were
out III large numbers, with Il band of
music and carriages for the reception
OF their guests. Immediately after
the introduction of the Committee to
the officers of the Department., j. J.
Mackey, President OF the Indepen-
dent, extended the following vel
come:
MIR. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CoSI3ITrTEE: 1t becomes my pleas
ing duty, on behalf of the Indepen-
dent Fire Company and of the fire
men of Columbia, to extend to YOU q
most cordial welcome. Your noble
and generous intentions to aid and
assist us in our extremity, reaches
the lnnermost corners of our hearts.
But if, through the dispensations of
Providence, you are unable to COM
plete the pleasing anticipations that
prompted your visit, still you may
rest assured that the noble and gene
rous feelings that actuated your un-
dertaking will forever receive our
most grateful appreciation. And we
trust that the friendship, as fremen
and citizens, that may be inaugurated
on this occasion, may continue to
exist, to the mutual pleasure and in
terest Of the people OF our respect
i've cities.
Thanking you for your visit, we
hope that the same to you may be
pleasant and agreeable, and that, on
your departure to your more favored
CITY Won may corry wifi vo,, +bo