The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-06


Of which was published with the PHGN1x
OF that date-came near being very dis
astrous as we'll as extensive-as it origi-
mated in thickly-built portion of the
square; majority of the houses in the
vicinity being wooden structures. For
tunately, however, there was but little
wind, aud the firemen were able to keep
the flames under partial control. The
heaviest losers were Cooper e. Taylor,
grocers- whose building the fire
orignated-th stock being estimated
rs worth about $4,000, upon which
there was All insurance of $4,000 only.
The progress of the fire was so very
rapid, that one of the proprietors, who
slept in the store, barely had time to
escape; his watch and cash box, contain.
ing several hundred dollars, being lost.
Not one dollars worth of stock was
saved. The building was tho property
of Mr.. VIM. McGuinnis, and was in
sured for 81, ,200-about two.t thirds its
value. The building on the North,
belonging to Mrs. John c. Walker,
occupied us bakery by Mcssrs D.
NlcGuinnis e. Co., and Messrs. J. A.
Hendrix u Bro, grocers, was also entire
ly destroyed. It was insured for So, 500.
Messrs. McGuinnis & Co. S loss in tools,
fixtures, etc, amounted to nearly 81, 600
not insured. Messrs. Hendricks lossos
were covered by insurance. The wooden
building on tho South was occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Huffman as fruit, soda
water and candy store, md also as a
dwelling; Mr.. aud Mrs. Wehner being
likewise occupants. Their loss was
heavy-in stock, cash and clothing
upon which there was no insurance
The building was owned by Messrs.
Reckling & Heidt, and was not insured.
Mr.. Jos. T. Zealy's brick dwelling, on
the adjacent lot, was destroyed, toge-
thcr with quantity of furniture, upon
which there was no insurance. The
fire among the ruins is still birning,
Notwithstanding several heavy rain
storms have since occurred.
Mrs. g. Huffman was one of the great
est sufferers by tho fire. She has
family, and is poor woman, lost every
thing by the fire-all her little stock of
goods and all her household furniture.
There was no insurance on her pro-
perty.- Her loss excites much sympathy
in the community. She needs help, and
we hope that the charitable will not for
get her in her need.
CnUMDs.- Presbyterian, of Phila-
dclphia, says at the late commencement
Of Hampden Sidney College, the degree
of d. D. was conferred upon the Rev.
James Woodrow, Of Columbia.
AIR. LyBrand's famous Post Band will
perform in the park this afternoon.
Perry NIcDuffie came to his death by
accidental drowning in Congareo River,
near the Penitentiary, on Sunday after
noon, at o'clock. He was one of the
guard at that institution. Magistrate
Nash held an inquest upon the body.
The Palmetto Fire Company paradcd
with 'full ropes" and evergreened appa-
ratus, yesterday afternoon. The Post
Band added to the attractions. The
Ialmettoes are stalwart and efficient
body of men.
Charles Austen, on old jour. printer,
was killed in Council Bluff, Iowa, on
the Goth. Austen worked in Columbia
in 1853.
Another illusion of youth has van
ished. We are now told by San emf
nent physician" that cases of sun-stoke
may occur in thsyshade as we'll as in the
sun.
Okra soup and deviled tcrrapins for
lunch to-day, at the Exchange House
only think of it.
Charley Giles-he of the extensive
pin-is still with Thurber & Co., corner
Greenwich and Chambers, New York.
The census man says there are great
many girls in town who are only "sweet
sixteen"
No cloud can overshadow Christian
but the eye of his faith will discern o