The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-12-28
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opens 80 P. NJ. sploses IL A. M.
Charleston and Greenville, open 4.3O
p. NJ; close $50 A. nj. 81
Western, opens 1890 P. NJ; closes
2. As P. NJ.
Charleston, evening, opens 8 A. NJ; :;
closes p. Nj.
Office open Sundays from half-past
4 O'Clock to half-pnst s.
CHRISTMAS TREES The teachers and
scholars attached to the Washington
and Marion Street Sunday Schools had
a delightful time OF it Monday afternoon.
There were Christmas trees, loaded with
beautiful fruit, of which one and oil par
took. We have to thank the Marion
Street party for their musical present to
the PHOENIX. We shall endeavor, when
practicing, to avoid disturbing the little
ones in the nest at home. Superintend-
ent Elkins was agreeabIy surprised ut
his sweet us well as solid remembrances.
He was positive that he "was present all
day, but supposed it must have been
smuggled iu when lie was ubSsni"-only
ii slight bull
PnGNIxIANA.---The price of single
copies Of the PHGNIX is five cents. If
carriers charge moro it is swindle They
can be obtained at that price at the office.
Book and job printing of every kind
attended to promptly at the PHOENIX Of
flee. Every variety of material OH hand.
See Mr.. Diercks' notice, relative to his
raffle on Saturday evening An easy way
to get handsome New Year present, mt
low rate.
Mr.. Mckenzie hos furnished us with
liberal specimen of his Scotch cake-a
dainty in it's way.
We have to thank Messrs. Boyce g.
Pettengill for ride in dashing turn
out, on Monday. AS Smith, the "razor-
strop man." says, they "havo few
more left of the same sort"
A good housewives motto Whatever
thou dost, dust it with all thy might.
We return our hearty thanks to our
old friend, the Doctor" and sincerely
hope that for many, many returning
anniversaries Of tho natal day of the
Saviour, he will be found as green and
hearty as upon the last.
A number of "chicken disputes" were
settled, at the Exchange battle-ground,
on Monday and Tuesday; but, after the
manner Of the French and Prussians, the
contest will be continued to-day.
Mr.. Goodman, of the "Clothing Ba.
zaar, has made valuable addition to
our collection of Christmas presents-two
specimens of his stock of shirts. As he
had previously supplied us with collars,
we feel perfectly serene; and according to
the idea of the Point Lookouters, must
be ''a happy man"
Mr.. Tobert's bay pony was the winner
of the quarter race, ut the Congaree
Course, on Monday.
| Three freight cars ran off the track of
the Greenville Railroad, on Sunday, near
Hopes Station.
We have received circular from the
agent of Mr.. John H. Surratt, stating
that his lecture on the death of Mr..
Lincoln, etc.. will be delivered in this
city in short time.
Norfolk oyaters, $3.50 per gallon, at
the POLLOCK HOUSE.
BURNT TO DEATH.-We regret to an
| nounce that eolored child, about ten
years old, named Sallie, daughter OF
James Marshall, living on the promises
Of Capt. Bachman, was so severely burnt
on Sunday morning, that she died tie
same afternoon. She was kneeling with
her back to the fire. preparing something
for sick child, when, as is supposed,
her clothing caught. She ran out, and
her screams attracted the notice OF Capt.
b., who rushed to her assistance. bnt
too late to save her life.
The FREEzINa POINT - SKATING
| Fishers Mill Pond was entirely frozen
over, on Sunday and Monday, and num-
bers Of individuals availed themselves oi
| tho opportunity to don their skates. and