The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-12-02
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A growing uneasiness-A bad boy.
The Ice King had it pretty much his
own way, yesterday. Iuioies wsrs 70 Be
seen in every direction, while the trees
bent under the weigh; Of their 10y cover
Ing. Tho sight from an eminenoe was
particularly grand.
An important notice to gas consumers
will be found in another column. The
company are working under serious dis
advantages, und arrangements are being
made to change the works 80 as to adapt
them to coal; when this is accomplished.
the price. it is expected, will be material
ly reduced. Why cannot rosin be ma
nufactured in this vicinity? Look into
the matter. Messrs. Directors.
We are pleased to announce that the
invalid New Yorker in the city Aims
House has been sent on to his friends in
the State of New York. Capt. Jackson,
Chief of Police, having raised sum of
money, and a number OF our friends
having added their contributions there
to, we are enabled to report that one
heart has been gladdened by prospect
OF return home. Capt jackson, Chief
OF Police, aided and seconded by the
Mayor, the City Clerk, alderman Denny.
ana the citizens WHO gave in their con-
tributions, was active in this matter, and
his humane conduct is worthy OF reoog-
milton.
HOMICIDE AT THE On
Thursday night last colored convict at
the penitentiary was killed by another
convict, IA white man, confined in the
same cell, who beat his bruins out, and
then cut his throat; after which, he lay
down and slept with his victim until
daylight. The white man, when ques.
toned about the matter. confessed that
he had committed the deed, and stated
that they had had a difficulty several
days previous; that he regarded him as
bad man, and had watched his opportu-
nifty to attack him whilst asleep. The
perpetrasor of the deed was Canadian
by birth. and is supposed to be some-
what deranged.
BEFORE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
BoozER.-Edward 81. Smith was, on
Thursday. brought before United States
Commissioners Boozer, on q charge Of
passing counterfeit note, of the Far
mers' and Manufacturers National Bank.
OF Ponghkeepsie, New York, with know
ledge OF the same. After hearing, the
Commissioner required the accused to
give bail in the sum OF $4,000, for his
appearance at the present term of the
United States Court. Failing to give
the required bail. he was committed to
RioLland County Jail, to await his trial.
William Steen, of Union County, was
re-arrested on charge OF conspiracy,
and brought before the Commissioner.
After hearing, there not being suf-
hclent evidence to detain him. he was
discharged.
Thomas McNally, OF Union County,
charged with conspiracy, etc., had a
hearing before Commissioner Boozer.
and was discharged.
HE CONCERT. The concert. last even
ing, was decided success. The audi
ence seemed entranoed with enthusiastic
delight. Madame McCulloch- Brignoli
has improved not more in her personal
charms. which is marked, than in the
richness, compass and cultivation, which
ye"r of assiduous application, under
the most distinguished masters, has
made in her voice-by nature so remark
able in tone and sweetness. The ope-
ratio airs from Rossini's II Barbtere,
and Verdi's duets, La CT Daren. Tu0e le
Feste, and tho trio AAiAa, in which Ma
dame Brignoli was assisted in the duets
by Sig. Pacini and in the trio by Sig.
Macceferri, also, were received with
great applause. But to our untutored
ears, as also in the opinion Of the great
mass of the audience, as witnessed by