The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-01-05

The Legislature convenes to-day, i'll the
University buildings q
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Mr.. Campbell has given us positive proof
of the superior quality of his drip" for
buckwheat cakes. q Give it trial-you'll
| like it,
Capt. Heise will accept oar thanks for
handsomely ornamented fruit cake, New
Years day: The acknowledgement comes q
little late, but is none the less cordial.
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We would call the special attention of
those desirous of renewing their teeth, to
the handsome specimens of workmanship
exhibited in the mouths of many ladies and
gentlemen of this city-the handiwork of
Drs Reynolds & Reynolds. By an inven-
ton of the senior member of the firm, and
the artistic skill of the twain, a set of teeth
-full Dr. partial-is produced, which cannot
be excelled in America or elsewhere, as will
be testified by travellers. The Drs. r. have
made dentistry special study, and devoted
their entire lives to it, and have now the
satisfaction of being complimented for the
superior artistic and practical beauty of
their work
We are happy to announce that the festi-
val IN behalf of Trinity Church, which has
SO long been promised, will take place ON
the evenings of the 10Th and goth January.
The ladies of Trinity Church have always
been eminently successful in their enter.
talnments; let us hope, therefore, that they
VIII, on tins occasion, be the recipients of
the charitable patronage of the whole COM
mnnlty Ibis entertainment will consist of
tableaux, music and refreshments. and we
would venture to promise that all who 90
VIII not only contribute to worthy object,
but pass an evening of great enjoyment
The GREAT RAILROAD CAsE-The South
Carolina VS.. the Columbia and Augusta-has
at last been concluded. According to the
order of Judge Plat jury was summoned
Ill EdgeGeld County, which, after carefully
examining the matter, and proceeding over
the disputed points of the road, at a late
hour on Saturday night rendered verdict
OF SllO as the amount of damage sustained
by the South Carolina Railroad. The
money, we are assured by President John
ston, was promptly paid.
SHERIFF FRAzEE AND HIS PRIsoSEns. On
New Years Day, Sheriff Frazee furnished
the prisoners under his charge with an ex-
ccllent dinner. to which was added an allow
ance OF 'tho crathur." Just before New
Year S Day would be an excellent time to
get. trapped. The whole affair was particu-
arly agreeable to the prisoners, as the fol-
lowing note testifies:
COLUMBIA, January 1.
'P f. Frazee, Sheriff Of Richla,,d County,
owe, the prisoners, are under many thanks
tor your kind treat to-day. Please publish
this in the PhPnir, and oblige yours re-
spectfully,' Signed by the Prisoners.
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COLUMBIA GAS LIGHT CoMpANY.-At the
annual meeting, held on the 31st ultimo, the
following gentlemen were elected directors
for the ensuing year: w. B. Stanley, Lewis
Levy, John Fisher, Dr. J. W. Parker, r.
l.. Bryan, Robert Bryce. John Mckenzie,
Mayor, &c oticio.
Mcssrs. John Agnew, Edward Hope and
al. j. Calnan, were appointed Il committee
to examine the books and accounts of tn G
Secretary and Treasurer.
At a subsequent meeting of directors, w.
B. Stanley, Esq, was unanimously reelected
President, and Jacob Levin Secretary and
Treasurer.
"Omwa'd," Mayne Reid's new monthly
magazine, has just been issued by Carleton,
of New York The articles are all original,
and highly colored. The entire work NAV
termed sensational, and consequently it will
be perused with avidity. The following is
the table of contents:
The Lost Sister, Prologue; The Maguey,
Monogram; 0, Sing Me the Song, the Lay
OF Lost Sister; Christmas Day in q Dead