The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-04

| We had the pleasure, last night, of greet
ing two members of the press-Messrs. j.
M. Francis, of the Troy Times, and Luther
Caldwell, of the Elmira Adoertiser-who
are on an excursion through the South; the
principal object OF which is to see for them
selves the condition of the country, and to
hold free converse with the people, These
gentlemen are accompanied by their wives.
They were warmly welcomed by our citizens.
We commend them to our Charleston
friends-as they leave for that city this
morning.
ST.. LOUIS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Com
PANY.-We received visit, yesterday, from
Mr.. W. N. Benton, General Agent for the
United States, of the above company; and
Messrs. Selby and Magil, who are also con-
nected with the company Nearly 600
policies, insuring over So, 1000, 900, have
been issued through this general agency
by Messrs. Godfrey & Magil, the General
Agents for Georgia. This is the COM
pany that recently SO promptly paid the
policy on General Cobb's life. The St.
Louis offers attractions for public patron
age, and it is, we believe, liberal and sub
stantial company. Mr.. John Nj. Miller is
local agent for this city.
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND GENERAL
SEss1oNs-February 3.-The Grand Jury
returned the following true bills: .o
Caroline Hopkins, Robert Harris, James
Singleton, larceny. Jake Mcdaniel grand
larceny. John H. Wise, James Kennedy,
assault and battery. Sd t.t
The case of r. W. Proctor, for burglary.
was continued Carroll Melton & Melton,
for defendant. ,,..
The case of the State us. SAM. Manning,
indicted for grand larceny, was taken M,
and, after many challenges, o jury was
drawn. After hearing the evidence and
able arguments of James d. Tradewell for,
prisoner, and Solicitor Talley for the State,
the case was given to the jury, who returned,
verdict of guilty. The charge in this case
was stealing tobacco from Gregg Co.,
during the fire at their establishment. No
tice of an appeal was given.
The case of the State rs VIM. Holmes,
grand larceny, was commenced. The pri-
soner was arraigned. Messrs. Tickling &
Pope appeared for him, but the hour of 8
having arrived, the Court adjourned.
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THE GRE ENvILLE AND COLUMBIA RAIL-
RoAD.-Our readers will be gratified to leaan
| that, yesterday, the House of Representa-
tives, by very large vote, passed the bill
in reference to the Greenville and Columbia
Railroad. which has been before the Legis-
lature since the special session of last sum-
mer 1t will now be returned to the Senate,
which had previously adopted it by an unan-
lmous vote, for the concurrence of that body
in the House amendment-which simply
requires the Company to signify its willing
concur without further amendment, and
there is every reason to believe that the
Governor will then approve the Act
This extension of the credit of the State
to the Company enables it to re adjust its
debt promptly, and provide for tho imme-
date payment of the interest thereon, and
thus new impetus will be given to the ope-
rations OF the road; which, under the judi
cious management of President Hammett
and Superintendent Meredith, has already
set bright example to kindred corporations.
| MAIL ARRANGEMENTS s.-The post Office is
open during the week from 81 a. m. to 6p.
m. On Sundays, from to p m. The
Charleston and Western mails are open for
delivery at ) p. m., and close at So p. m.
Charleston night mail open 81 n. M, close
AZ p. m. Northern open for delivery
p. M, close IL = a. IN. Groenville open for
delivery 5 ID. m., close S1% o. m