The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-23
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necessary to its publication, the Southern
Guardian will not appear on Monday
morning, as previously stated, but in n
day or two afterwards. The first issue,
with view to it's general distribution
throughout the State, will be large one
and advertisers will do we'll to avail
themselves of its advantages. Terms
same as the PHOENIX.
GONG BACK TO FIRST PRINCIPLES. =
At the suggestion Of friends and we'll
wishers. the PHOENIX was enlarged, seve-
ral weeks ago. But, after fair trial, it
has been found imperatively necessary to
return to the former size. Although, the
sheet will be reduced, the full amount Of
! reading matter will be kept up.
| AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL. We
have received the proceedings Of the
annual Convention Of the South Caro-
lima Agricultural and Mechanical Society,"
This pamphlet will be read with interest,
rs it contains maAy valuable papers bear
ing upon agriculture and the mechanical
arts. Among the reports published is
one from the pen Of Mr.. Thomas G..
Clemson, OIL tho subject of the necessity
Of scientific and practical education.
Mr.. Clemson is we'll posted in the matter
whereof he treats, and we are satisfied
that perusa of his paper will amply
repay perusnl. There are other most in
tcresting papers in tho pamphlet.
CEUMBs.-The Supreme Court was not
in session yesterday. Cause.-The ne
cessity for carpet in the Court room.
| There is general disposition on the
part Of the freedmen to hold back from
making contracts for the ensuing year
A good many Of them talk about plant
ing on their own account, and others
talk proudly about living in town on the
profits of last year Few contracts have
been made, and those at exorbitant
prices.
The Ottawa (Ohioj Sentinel gives this
advice: "Now, during tho winter, when
you go into Il neighbors premises, be
sure to leave doors rs you find them. If
the owner Of n door does not know how
he wants it, how do you know how he
wants it?"
a little girl thought the minister
wanted some Office, because, in praying,
he kept saying: "Grant, we beseech
thee "
The strike Of the telegraph operators
has come to an end. The chief addresses
all tho circuits, and tells them that he
believes it is useless to continue the strike,
that all the members of tho league are
absolved from their oaths, and that he
advises them to return to their work.
Perhaps this is the best course the work
men could take, though they might have
held out some timo longer. The fight
has been very unequal one, and would
have proved probably still more disas-
trons had it been continued.
The concert in behalf Of the Ladies
Industrial Association will take place on
Wednesday evening, Goth January. Pro
gramme will appear in the PHOENIX of
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Messrs. Goldsmith & Kind are erecting
q handsome iron fence around the Co
vernor's residence. It reflects great
credit on the contractors
The annual meeting Of the Ladies'
Female Benevolent Society will be held
in the Washington Street Chapel on
Monday, 24th inst, at - o'clock, a. IN.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY-Tri-
nifty Church-Rev. p. J. Shand, Rector,
101a A. M. and 4 P. Nj.
st. Peters Church-Rcv. J. J. O'Con-
nell, Pastor, 10 A. M. and p. NJ.
Washington Street Chapel-Rev. Wm.
Martin, 10,a A. NJ. and 81: P. M.
Marion Street Church-Rev. w. w.
Mood. 10ls A. Nj. and r.. p. NJ. Church
Meeting. 81. p. M.
Baptist Church-Rev. !. l.. Reynolds,
10la A. M.
Lutheran Lecture Room Rev A. r.
puJo 1Oi A nj