The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-02-22

NSJ 40 sho anniversary VI Iuo DlTCn OF
the father of his country, and if he
were living now1he would be 1856
years old. He was born in West
moreland County, Virginia, son the
22d day of February, 1882.
HARPER's LIBRARY OF SELECT No
vRLs.-We have received from the
publishers, through J. J. McCarter,
copies of Nos. 3OS and 3lO-"One of
the Family" and ''TLe Brownlow's"
of this interesting series of un-
abridged aud unaltered novels. The
first, by the author of "Carlyon's 8
Year." is simple narrative, plea
sanity told; the second is by Mrs.
Cliphant-of whom the London Re
oieo says: "Nlrs. Oliphant's books
are always characterized by thought
and earncstncss-some purpose max
ing itself manifest in them beyond
that of merely striking the fancy of
her readers, or gaining their atten-
tion for a moment" The cost of the
books is only 25 and 371I cents a
volume-cheaper than the cheapest.
LEAP YEAR Hop.-The ladies in
other sections are taking the lead in
the advantages Of leap year by giving
hops, and we see no good reason why
the ladies' in this section should not
follow suit. Here is the programme
out West:
Whereas, from time immemorial,
one year i'll every four has been set
apart for the mutual benefit OF the
sexes; and whereas Madame Rumor
has whispered in our ears that GER
tain difident males 1--WE can't call
them men) have been suffering for
four long years with diseased hearts;
and whereas said males have not had
the courage to apply for the "healing
balm;"' and whereas it has become
necessary for us to assert our rights
under custom; therefore. be it
Resolued, That we will give n
"Leap Year hop" at the Capitol
Hotel ballroom, at Q o'clock p. IN.
precisely, February %, 1868.
Resoloed, That every lady who at
tends shall procure ticket, the
price OF which shall be 50.
ReSolred, That the Treasurer alone
is authorized to issue tickets, which
she may do upon her personal know
ledge, or that of some known lady,
that the applicant is lady.
Resolued, That each lady attending
the chop" is expected to select her
escort, and in order that no gentle
man may have his vanity f1attered"
by receiving more than one card, the
Treasurer will keep o register, con-
tanning the names of all the resident
gentlemen, together with those of all
strangers who may be reported. and
it shall be the duty of every lady de-
string an escort to write, or cause to
be written, her name opposite that of
the desired gentleman.
Resolced, That all the members of
the "Ball Club" shall be admitted
free Of charge, and it is earnestly
hoped that they will all come, whe-
ther they have escorts or not.
Resolued, That no gentleman not a
member of said Club, shall be ad-
mitted reporters and editors except
ed) unless he be escorted by o lady,
she paying for the ticket and all other
expenses.
Resolued, That every lady in and
out of the State is invited: Provided,
that no lady shall be permitted to
enter the ballroom until she regis
ters her solemn VOW to use her every
endeavor to get husband during the
year.
Resolced, That no gentleman shall
be admitted who does not previously
express his willingness to fall vic
tim to black eyes or blue, brunette"
or "blonde.
Resolred, That in order that each
lady may place her affections on q