The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-10
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The CHAPMAN SISTERS superior
bnrlesque troupe are exhibiting to large
and highly delighted audiences at the
Academy of Music in Charleston. The
Chapman Sisters are unsurpassed in their
respective roles, and Bishop can make
those "laugh who never laughed before"
His humor is natural and easy. A
strong accession to the company con-
ssts in clog dancers, Messrs. Cooper and
Field. They will exhibit at Irwin's Hall
next Monday and Tuesday evenings, and
we bespeak for them o full house.
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On Wednesday night last, the Char
lotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad
was obstructed in such q manner, near
Rock Hill, as to cause the detention of
the down night train some two hours.
One rascal who perpetrated this has been
apprehended, and we hope he will be
made to suffer for it.
The man who turned the conversation
used the power of language.
proclamation from Gov. Scott, in
relation to the difficulties in Chester,
will be found in this mornings issue.
THE COLUMBIA Posi- OFrIcE.-In the
United States Senate. on the last day of
the session, Senator Robertson succeed
ell in carrying through an amendment
arpropriating $75, 900 for tho erection of
a post Office in this, city. This was The
only amendment adopted by the Senate
out of the $50 amendments which we're
offered the night before the adjourn
ment. The Washington Patriot gives
the following report of the remarks made
relative to the appropriation:
Mr.. Robertson moved an amendment
appropriating S75, 900 for the erection of
Il United States post Office building, at
Columbia, S. G.
Mr.. Salisbury expressed his surprise
that Southern Senators, who were SO
constantly arraigning the communities
which they professed to represent, should
offer anything for their benefit.
Mr.. Robertson said the assertion that
he had ever said anything derogatory to
the community he represented was false.
Sensation.
Mr.. Salisbury did not mean my per-
sonnl allusion.
Mr.. Cole moved to lay tho amendment
on the table, which was not agreed tc-
ayes Z, nays 43; and tho amendment was
then adopted.
HoTEL ARRIVALS, March 9.-Columbia
HohH-W. Dudley, w. p. Calhoun, j. S.
Pctrandee. j. S. Browning, Charleston;
J. S. Shoolbred, Gadsden; j. B. Lam
nca, w. J. Crosswell, S. c.. B. S. Guion,
n. c.; O'Kccder, G.. r. Wichet, Z. NJ.
Schrimrr, Baltimore; J. j. Lucas, So
ccty Hill; Mrs. M. Il. Gillian, II. L. w.
Cnughman and child, Newberry
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