The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-03

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Oca1 Items
The name OF ). G.. Edwards was erro.
neously furnished by the Secretary, instead
of j. F. Gausden, as Treasurer of Richland
Lodge, A. F. M.
CAsH.-Our terms are strictly cash-no
exceptions. If an advertisement is to be
inserted. hand over the money; if a paper is
subscribed for, the money must accompany
the order-otherwise no attention will be
paid to them. This rule will bo adhered to-
FIRE.-The dwelling house of Capt. Thos.
Taylor, situated about two miles below
Columbia, on the Bluff Road, was burnt to
the ground on Friday nigh. last Tne
family were spending the evening in Colum-
bla, and are unable to account for the origin
OF the lire. Circumstances lead to the
belief that the house was first robbed and
then fred. Capt. T. has the earnest SYM
Pathy of the entire community, as the
destruction of the house and contents was
complete.
Solicitor Talley and Messrs. Bachman
and Waties have entered into partnership.
for the practice of law in the State and
United States Courts. We wish the new
firm the most perfect success
QUARTERLY STATE TAXEs.-By reference
to the notice of the Treasurer of this
County, it will be seen that the quarterly
State taxes for the quarter ending Deccm-
Der, 1868, on sales of goods, wares, mer-
chandize, &C., and also the quarterly Con-
ventlon taxes, are now due and PAYABLE.
The notice will be found in another column.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT--Thc uD PASSENGER
train over the Greenville and Columbia
Railroad ran off the track, near Newberry,
on Friday, demolishing two cars and slight
ly injuring several passengers. The down
train was delayed ia consequence, and did
not arrive here until 3 o'clock yesterday
morning.
Messrs. ID. c. Peixotto & Son will accent
our sincere thanks for the liberal New Year
present of delicious sugar-cured ham and
several very fine breakfast strips; and we
fully reciprocate the kindly sentiments
expressed in the note ACCOMMODATING tho
present. These gentlemen belong to the
go-aheads. In addition to their large bust
ness i'll the auction line, they keep fine
stock OF choice leading groceries.
RECEPTIONS. New Years day would have
readily passed for May day The weather
was really SO pleasant, that windows were
raised in every direction. Several parties
introduced the pleasant New Year calls, so
popular in the Northern cities. Mr. WRIGHT
had capital set-out at his hotel, and
number of gentlemen participated. Capt
and Mrs. Moore also kept open house, and
during the day received over $50 visitors; we
happened in at late hour, but found The
host and hostess fully prepared-not only
with substantials and delicacies, but with q
monster bowl of regular New Year punch
conglomeration of several ingredients,
each of which are capital when taken sepa-
rately, but when joined, are indescribable
Mr.. Symmers received several calls at his
store, and spiritualized his guests. There
were other receptions, we believe.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Trinity
Church-Rev. p. j. Shand, Rector, lO,% a.
m. and 4 p. m.
st. Peters Church-Rev J. J. O'Connell,
Pastor, 10 a. m. and D. M
Marion Street Church-Rev. E. G.. Gage,
1Ola q: m; ; Rev. s. H. Browne, 81. p. m.
Washington Street Chapel-Rev S. H.
Browne, 1Ol1a a. M. Rev. w. T. Capers, 81
p. m.
Lutheran Lecture Room-Rev. A. r.
Rude, 1O% o. m.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. W. E. Boggs,
1O1% q. m. and D. m
Baptist Church-Rev. J. L.. Reynolds,
1O1a a. m.