The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-05
Local Ite1ns.

| COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND GENERAL
SESSIONS February 4.-The case
of William Holmes was resumed, aud, after
an able argument by Hon. J. D. Pope. for
the defence, and Mr.. Solicitor Talley, for the
State, the jury returned verdict of guilty
The Grand Jury returned the following bills:
Thomas Green-larceny; Jonas Miller
grand larceny; Jonas Avery--receiving
stolen goods-trne bills Louisa Sightler-
assault and battery-no bill. The State ps
Peggy Belton, (colored,) who was indicted
Tor an assault and battery upon lady, was
commenced, but the hour of adjournment
having arrived, was not finished. Mr.. So
llcltor Talley is assis ted in the prosecution
by James d. Tradewen, Esq. w. G.
Whipper, colored lawyer, appears for the
defence. Robert Cooper, who was charged
with completely in the robbing of tobacco,
during the fire ut Gregg's Hall. was acquit-
ted-the evidence not being deemed suf1-
clent TO convict S. w. Melton, ESQ.,,
appeared for the prisoner and Solicitor
Talley for the State
Cast up by the Sea-" is the title OF a
neatly bound volume, by Samuel Baker,
Esq, for copy of which we are indebted
to Messrs. Duffie & Chapman. This story
has excited considerable attention. and seve-
raj editions have been issued by rival pub
fishers. The author dedicates the present
work to all boys, (from eight to eighty,) as
story of fiction combined with oertain
facts And truly it is highly entertaining
work; containing many thrilling scenes;
several of which are tastefully illustrated.
This edition is published by Harper &
Brothers, ut the moderate rate Of seventy
five cents copy.
FAST AND CHEAP PRINTING We have
added q fast card prcss-of tho Degener &
Weller patent-to the machinery of the
PhTnic office; and have also made additions
to our stock of fancy type, cards, paper, etc.
Persons III want of any styles OF book and
Job printing, are invited to call and examine
samples and prices. Cards printed at short
notice: and at prices varying from So so to
$40 per thousand .di
Reader- male reader, we mean-haye
you examined the stock of hats which Mr..
hand? The Alpine, Tourists ETC.? Mop
Well, just for curiosity, if nothing else,
stop In and look. He has an elegant stock
soft and hard, white and colored-which
he will furnish to the hatless-so he asserts
at such low rates that it is almost an in
suit to the general community for one of
the male gender to bo without new tile.
-O-
MAIL ARRANdEMESrs.- The post Office is
open during the week from S16 a. m. to CD.
m. On Sundays, from to p. m. The
Charleston and Western mails are open for
delivery at 5p. M, and close at So p. m
Charleston night mail open So a. m, close
AZ p. M. Northern open for delivery Q
p M, close II 1s o. m. Greenville open for
delivery 5 p. M, close 81 p. m.
Capt. Stanley has for sale little article,
which upon examination, will commend
itself to the heads of families -.'Much-
more's complete family glue pot" A per-
feet bDou. It is handy to have in the house,
Mrs. Toodles declares. Buy one, you will
find use for it nearly every day in the week.
CAsH.-Our terms are strictly cash--no
exceptions. If an advertisement is to be
inserted. hand over the money; if paper is
subscribed for, the money must accompany
the order-otherwise no attention will be
paid to them. This rule will be adhered to.
New ADVERTISEMENTS Special attention
is called to the following advertisements,
published for the first time this neInIng:
d. B. NIiller-Mortgage Sale.
Panknins Hepatic Bitters