The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-10-19

In Charleston nearly every store and
Piaceof business will be closed to-day.
II has been suggested that Columbia do
likewise. We hope our merchants will
give their clerks and our workshops their
employees every opportunity to vote and
get votes. Give one day to South Caro-
lima!
REFORM MEETING AT R1DoEwAY.-
On Saturday last, q reform meeting took
place OF Ridgeway, in Fairfield. The
radical leaguers of Ridgeway attended,
under their Mr.. Smart. Mr.. B. r.
Stuart, of the Winnsboro Ne,rs, made o
thoughtful and effective address. Mr..
Smart spoke in behalf of his cause, and
agreeably to the appointment made, Col.
Thomas spoke in behalf of reform.
THE SURVIVORS Observation-Disclosures
OF GENERAL PRESTON. desire TO
direct special attention to the notice
which appeared in our columns on yes
terday on this subject, and to ask our
contemporaries to copy it. The SURv1s
voRs' ASSOCIATION, in its objects, must
address itself to many hearts in the
South. 1t will be seen that the Associa-
ton meets here during fair week, and
that General John S. Preston will de.
liver an address. On this occasion we
have every reason to anticipate that
General Preston will give fine ilustra-
ton of his great oratorical powers.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETISG-REFoRs1 CLUB
Wards 3 AND A large, enthusiastic
and most intelligent meeting OF our fell
lowcitizens crowded Palmetto Hall last
evening. The Chairman, Colonel J. P.
Thomas, reviewed the Reform move
ment. and urged Wards and to do
their whole duty. He congratulated the
Club upon the spirit with which they
had met and worked together. Colonel
McMaster and Maj. Seibels followed in
addresses that excited applause. I'm
portaut committees we're appointed
The business for to-day was fixed. The
thanks of the Club were rendered to the
President and Secretary, Mr.. J. E. Lyles.
Upon motion. the Club adjourned,
subject to the call of the President.
With cheers the members separated.
H. c. Mosely, Esq, Deputy United
States Martial, has been sent to Colum-
bia, for the purpose of looking after the
election to-day, and seeing that it is
fairly conducted. He has arranged for
the appointment of twenty special con-
stables-ten from each party-who will
attend at the different polls and preserve
order. Each of the appointees will wear
suitable badge, which has been pro-
vided. The following is list of the
special constables:
CONSERVATIVES Thomas W. Berry,
Mike Grinstead, John Glaze. G.. L.
Cooper, Robert Y. Neal, l.. Ehrlich, j.
NJ. Morris, - Dinkins, G. Hussing,
Samuel Green.
REpCDLICANs-Wm Young, VIM. AL
len, Z. Good, w. G. Embleton, w. Min.
ton, VIM. McNIabcn, Mander Anderson,
Lewis Phillips, Simon Wilson, P.
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PHGS1XIASA.---Th price of single
copies of the PH.ESIX is Eve cents. II
carriers charge more it is simply swim
die. They can be obtained at that price
at the Office.
Mayor Alexander has appointed
twenty-five special policemen for duty
to-day. They will be designated by q
blue badge.
We are requested to call attention to
an omission, corrected, in an advertise
ment to the dental profession, to-day.
The Independent Fire Company had
their regular full parade, yesterday.
By the-way, our citizens are subscribing
literally, and in few weeks we may ex-
pect to hear the whistle Of the Inde-
pendent steam fire engine. So mote it
be.
Messrs. Bryan & AIcCarter have fur
nished us copy of "Tom Brown at Ok
ford," by the author OF "Tom Brown 8