The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-11-24
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Oarsieracharge more.it is aimply swin-
de-. They can be obtained atthat price
at the Office.
Tt is understood that Comptroller
General Neaglo has declined the candi-
dacy for the Senatorship.
The up freight train over the Green
vile and Columbia Railroad ran off the
track, and down an embankment, yes
terday, short distance above Helena.
Two cars we're badly smashed and the
road torn up, but nobody hurt. The
passengers were transferred at the break
causing delay in the arrival OF the
trains.
The runners" of the Charleston ife-
publican are terribly exercised over the
contract for the State printing. The
people at large care very little abont the
matter they only desire that it shall be
awarded to the lowest responsible bidder,
whether he comes from Harrisburg,
Pa.," or Boston, Mass.
Although the German works have ad-
vanced in some localities within 200
yards of the French lines, not man is
to be seen in them. They are evidently
burrowing, like mite-y men, as they are,
and some bright morning ere long Paris
may find itself captured by surprise
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item for oyster-lovers. Ho has kindly
furnished us with mess, and we certify
to their being of good size and flavor.
The Legislature has commenced the
old expensive e-adjourning for two
or three days and magnanimously taking
pay for tho time. The Governor is to
bo inauguratcd on Monday next-to
which date both Houses decided to ad
journ.
To-day has been appointed by the Go
vernon rs day of thanksgiving; but the
only observers of it, so far as we have
heard, are tho banks and the Legisla-
ture.
A safe investment-Food.
SUPREME Court, November 23.-Iu re
A. G. Spain, Esq. The Chief Justice
delivered the judgment Of the Court.
Rule discharged.
The case of Coogan vs. Parker was
resumed. Mr.. Buist was heard for
plaintiff in error; Mr.. Cohen for defend
ants in error. Mr.. Corbin in reply.
The case Of Seabrook us. Mellicha mp
was struck of.
At 3 p. NJ, the Court adjourned until
Friday, 25th, 10 o. m.
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RULE DISCHARGED. The case of A. g.
Spain, Esq, in the Supreme Court of
this State, for m alleged contempt of
said Court, has been decided, and the
rule discharged.
We learn that the papers will be pub
lished in full.
Mr.. Spain, in his answer to the rule,
requiring him to show cause why he
should not be attached for contempt of
Court, disavows any Intentional disre-
spect, as inconsistent with what ho deems
due to himself, to his profession, and the
authority of court of justice.
MIR. Spain states further, that he could
have no possible motive to do. otherwise,
than keep the utmost faith in the pre-
sence of the Court, and could and did not
say word, or answer question, tend
ing to deceive the Court; in substantial
ton of which he asks the Court to con-
slider the statements attached, as full
proof. The statements referred to are
signed by the Circuit Judge and num-
Der Of the members of the Bar, cogni-
zant OF the facts.
The Chief Justice, in his ruling, ac-
cepts the disavowal of the respondent of
intentional discourtesy, and therefore
considers the alleged contempt ns
''purged." and concludes thue:
From tho statement Of the respondent,
We must conclude that his error consist
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