The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-04-16
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evening, as bun.uoWn, the lsraeGte5 all
overs;the world cpmmsnced the celebra-
tion of the anniversary of Che deliyerance
of their forefathers from the Egyptian
slavery. This feast lasts seven days, of
which the first and the seventh are strict
ly holy. During this feast it is forbidden
to eat any leavened bread, as it is said in
Exodus: "And my one who eats any
leaven, shall be cut off from his nation"
CRUMDs.-Mrs. Reed displayed several
novelties, in the way of ornamental
head-goar for the ladies, yesterday morn
ing; the exhibition will be continued
this morning, aud we have no doubt
that her establishment will be thronged
by all ages of the "better class of crea-
ton"
Messrs. Carroll & Spellman-two prac-
tical carriage builders and repairers-
announce that they have succeeded to
the business of Bremen, Carroll & Co.,
at the old stand, corner of Washington
and Sumter streets. We can safely com
mend them as being competent and re-
liable men. who will faithfully comply
with any promises they may make.
The saw and grist mill of Capt. L.
Gunter, situated on the Lowndes place.
in Lexington County, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire on Wednesday last,
together with 5000 or 5000 feet sawed
lumber. The fire was accidental; no in
snrance. This is very serious loss to
the Captain; but with his accustomed
energy, he will soon have his mill re-
built, and be able, as usual, to supply
his customers.
Governor Scott has made the following
appointments: Notaries Public-F. ".
McMaster, Richland; F. n. Frost. King
stree: Siberia OFT, Aiken; G.. NJ. Ma
grath, Charleston. r. H. Marsh, Com
missioner of Deeds for South Carolina
in Washington, D. O.; Thomas Vance,
Commissioner at New York. William
Scott and J. P. Barineau, County Com
missioners for Williamsburg County.
The Vigilant (colored) Fire Company
paraded. yesterday afternoon, headed
by band of music. This is the first
parade the company ever made, in full
uniform. The apparatus was in perfect
order and the members looked remarka-
bly, we'll in their neat attire.
W. J. McKerralI, Esq, of the Marion
Star, and John A. Wolcott, Esq, of
the Lockport IN. " Daily Union,
honored the PHoGNIx Office with visit,
yesterday.
Policeman Dunkin overhauled a CO.
lored professional pick-pocket, yester-
day, shortly after he had been exercising
his abilities on countryman.
We understand that in view of the
Convention to promote immigration in
Charleston, on Sd May, the day to which
the Executive Committee of the State
Agricultural Society stood adjourned to
meet, the time for the meeting of this
last has been changed by the Chairman
1t will meet at 10 @. M, on Friday, 9th
May, at the Columbia Hotel.
In the United States Court, in Charles
ton, on the 18th, the application of Mr..
Albert NJ. Boozer rs Commissioner was
granted.
4. The PHOENIX Office is supplied with
every style of material from the small
metal letter to the largest wood type,
together with plain and fancy cards,
paper, colored ink, bronze, etc. It is
the only establishment in the interior of
the State where two and three sheet
posters can be printed. All kinds OF
work in the printing line attended to at
short notice.
SUPREME Court, April 15.-The Court
met at 10 o. m. Present-Chief Justice
Moses and Associates Wright and Will
lard.
The following cases were ordered to be
restored to the docket: G. Bruce Walker,
assignee, vs. Lewis Covar; Ann Griffen
and M. Z. Bonham vs. George Addison
and Fl. ". Addison.