The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-07

furnished us with 'scompl;mentary" for
1869.
The Ethiopians performed to Il very good
house. last night, and created considerable
amusement Several slcight- hand bur
lesques made some parties feel as if they
had been badly ''so!d." Tonight there
Will be Il change OF programme, Introducing
the shadow pantomime.
IHE SALE OF THE COLUMBIA CANAI.--YHE
CITY MATERIALLY BENEFITED. We learn
that tho Commissioners appointed for the
disposal of the Columbia Canal, (some
dissatisfaction being expressed upon what
was considered their premature action,) re-
opened the bids yesterday, and upon Il full
consideration OF all that were subscq ,ently
received, re-atlirmed their formernc ance;
and 1T may now be considered definitely de-
termined that the canal property will co
lnto the hands Of Col. Peurcc. who will he
assisted in its development by Governor
Spragne, the millionaire manufacturer of
Rhode Island. This is one of the most i'm
portant transactions for the advancement of
the material intere SITS of Columbia, which
has ever been consummated. We may now
confidently look for the early appearance
OF that good time coming" which has been
sighed for by SO many. from all we can
learn of the parties connected with the ell
terprise, we have reason to believe that the
work OF Improvement will be rapidly pushed
forward, and in Il comparatively short time,
tue hum of the spindle and the click of the
loom will be heard along the banks of this
hitherto almost useless stream. We are
confident that the hearty sympnthics and
good wishes of the entire community will
follow the efforts OF the gentlemen connect
ed with this monster enterprise, and that
the ampest success shall be their reward.
LADIES INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION. The
annual meeting of this association was held
on the 22d of December, when Mrs. B. Il.
Levy was reelected President, and Mrs. DIR.
Fair, Secretary and Treasurer. The follow
ing ladies constitute the Board of Mana
gers: Mrs. George Howe, Mrs. b. e. Levy,
Mrs MacFie, Mrs. p. j. Shand, Mrs. c. II
Bryce, Mrs. j. B. Adgcr, Mrs DIR. Fair.
Miss Kate Hampton, Mrs Il. Stark. Mrs.
William Wallace, Miss Martha Stark, Mrs.
John Darby, Mrs. l.. Levin, Mrs DR..
Fisher, Mrs. a. NJ. Gugnard, Mrs. VIM.
Plumer, Mrs. J. y. Kay, Mrs. G. Boggs,
Mrs L. Green, Mrs. John Singleton, Mrs.
>. Levin, Mrs DR.. Lynch, Mrs VIM. Mar
tin, Mrs. John Preston, Mrs Woodrow.
Mrs. Rhett.
The Treasurer reported the following
donations received during the year:
Gen. Prestons oration, $4,000; from
Marylanders, 400; Mr.. Mullaly's lecture,
100; through Mrs. Adger, As 90; from a
little girl, O5; proceeds of concert, 115 90;
Donation OF Jury. through Capt. Stanley,
60; from Mr.. Sergeant G. so; from Col.
w. A. Harris, 800; proceeds of supper.
$1,000; proceeds of tableaux, 225 90; from
Mrs. Leighton Wilson. 500; Col Thomas
lecture. $500; Bishop Persico's lecture,
40; Mrs. Thomas Preston, Virginia, TO- 90;
Mrs. venable, 800; contributions of mem
bers, o4.OO; two round tables, valued 90;
one sewing machine. valued 1000; one book
case, valued 500. Total, s., 2O3 &C.
The entire receipts of tho year on all ac-
counts amount to the sum of So, 345. so; of
this, there has been paid ont for work done,
the sum of 1,53S.95 The balance, amount
ing to 1.SO6.S5, has been expended in pay
ment of rent and on the purchase of goods
and material necessary for furnishing needy
with employment, and to carry on the ope-
rations of the association. The assets of
the association at this date are, cash.
$105. 81; stock, 1,53O.4S The ladies, encou
ragged by the past, resolved to go forward
in their work, hoping that success will con
tinuc to attend their efforts.
CAsH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no
exceptions III an advertisement is to be
inserted. hand over the money; if paper is