The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-11-21
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'0hD Ohm. by an advertisement in
another Solumn, itwillbe seen that ''Old
Johh Rabinson's', monster oirpus and
nenageiie will be exhibited ih Columbia,
on the Sd and 4th OF December ne
cessary change having been made since
the arst announcement. This concern
is said to be perfect iu every respect
containing animaisr from nearly every
quarter Of the globe; while some of the
best gymnasts aud riders in the country
will display their agility. It will, doubt
less, prove an attractive entertainment,
and one which will be appreciated by
young and old.
OCR Book TABLE.-We have received
from Messrs. Duffie & Chapman, ''The
Seven Curses Of London" by James
Green -ood; Harper & Brothers, pub
lishers-price 25 cents. Mr.. Greenwood
is the author of the "True History of
Little Ragamuffiu," and of the "Adven-
lures of Reuben Davidger. which have
the reputation of being interesting in a
h'So AOSk &C. Auo O0VSu OuISeB OF
London" is at once instructive and foil
of interest. Neglected Children :"
professional Thieves" professional
Beggars;" Fallen Women;" "The Curse
Of Drunkenness;'' Betting Gomblers;"
"Wnste Of Charity" these are the
themes of this book-these ''The Seven
Curses OF London" We are also in
debted to Messrs. Dufis & Chapman for
II copy of "Peg Wofiugton and other
Stories, by the we'll known and popular
novelist-Charles. Reade. Of Reade's
works. We need say nothing. as his repu-
tation is fully established. All that we
shall add is, the advice to buy copy of
Messrs. Duflie & Chapman, and read the
book on some rainy day-or any other
day-price SO cents.
CRUMDs.-We are pleased to learn that
there is some prospect of our having a
new Post Office building here. 1t is to
be hoped that the appropriation of S75,-
600. made by Congress for that purpose,
will be made available It is time for
the Federal Government to spend some
of its money in our midst.
We hope that some measures to i'm
prove our pavements may bo adopted.
After rain, it is in vain, oven by walk
ing circumspectly, that one seeks to
avoid the numerous mud-puddles that fill
the pavemonts in some quarters, even of
Main street.
We return our thanks to Cadet J. l..
Orr, for al invitation to q ball, to be
given at the barracks by the corps of ca
diets attached to the Kings Mountain
Military School, in Yorkville. Tho Com
mittee on Invitation is j. M. Blanding,
John 81. Bollin and ]. NJ r. Moore.
Messrs. Love & Co. advertise the EN-
pire Shuttle Sewing Machine" in this
mornings PHOENIX. One Of these ma
chimes has been thoroughly tested in the
family of ''ye local, and consequently
we can fully sustain the assertions of
these gentlemen rs to its superior quail
ties.
Stone e Murray, with their first class
circus troupe, gave two performances
here during the past week; and to say
that the immense audiences were highly
gratifed, would be but meagre praise.
The posters truthfully exhibit what is
done in the ring.
Tho pressure OF advertisements and
the great length OF Gen. Hampton's adj
dress, compel US to issue still another
supplement this morning. The PHGN1x
must keep up with the times.
! A meeting of the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association will be held in the Bap.
tist Church, tomorrow (Monday) even
ing, at 7 o'clock. An election for officers
will be held.
H. W. Rice, Esq, of this city, has
presented us with a copy of circular
issued by Messrs. Koopmanschap & Co.,
of San francisco, relative to Chinese
immigration. It can be examined at the
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