The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-22

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Messrs. Lorick & Lcwrance ere in
receipt OF lot Of the celebrated brand
of flour, "Fanoy Family" manufactured
by Jackson & Co., Of Augusta, Ga.
The chief branch Of industry among
the Mormons just now is making tracks,
though some have gone into the hide
business. He
A gambler who has lost oil his green
backs may aptly exclaim with Shak-
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Among the most readable articles in
the GALAXY, for December. is "The Ad-
ventures of the Duchesse de Berrf,
Mother OF the Count de Chambord," by
John s. @. Abbott It is identical with
a chapter in Mr.. Abbott's just published
History of Louis Philippe" The
other good things in the magazine are
''The Eustace Diamonds" "A,lmiral
Farragut and New Orleans," by Gideon
Welles, "Ought We to Visit Her," and
the various editorial departments.
The Norfolk Viyginian considers that
it has enriched our Language with
another word, when it calls Governor
Scott, OF South Carolina, ''tweedite. -
A. Q. Kaufman. ESQ. the yell ll-known
stock broker, OF Charleston, was in Co.
lumbia, yesterday.
The planet Venus is the conspicuous
object in the Eastern sky just before
daylight, and some mornings shines
brightly even after tho rim of the sun
has risen above the Eastern hills,
Book NOTICES We are indebted to
Messrs. Bryan 6 McCarter for two
volumes, which we commend as good
reading.
l. The DIAMOND ON THE HEARTH. BY
Marion Jnmes, author of 'Ethel," s'Not
al Angel" Katherine Evering," SC.
A pleasant story, pleasantly told.
2. MORTON HOUSE. By the author oi
"Falerie Aylmer." This volume is EN-.
bellished with handsome illustrations.
and contains moving, pathetic story
Our friends, Messrs. Bryan & McCar.
ter, have large and 6ne assortment oi
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BEFORE UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS
Daniel Black, of Union County. charged
with murder and conspiracy, was before
United States Commissioner Boozer,
yesterday, for preliminary examina
ton. Two witnesses were examined
after which the prisoner was remanded
to await his trial, at tho ensuing term o.
the United States Court. Mr.. Runkle
for prisoner. II. G.. Worthington TO,
the Government
Frank Gregory. from the same Coun
ty, and charged with the same offence
was also brought before the Commission.
er. but being without counsel the hear
ing was postponed.
CoLUMD1A-ITs PAST, IT'S PRESENT AM
FUTURE. Columbia Board of Trade
havo published pamphlet ON the above
subject, with the view of presenting tc
people abroad our local advantages
The Board have done we'll, and, in doine
this work, they deserve the public recog
milton for their public spirit. In this
pamphlet, the past of Columbia is re-
ferred to, aud much interesting matter il
produced. The author details to us The
birth of Columbia, her paralysis at Sher
mans hand and her resurrection. He
suggests that our city is destined to be
the future manufacturing and CONNER.
cial centro Of the South. We hope so.
Certain are We that Columbia presents
rare advantages, and is one of tue most
progressive cities in the South In the
first place, let us remark that her si.ua.
tion is excellent for beauty and drainage.
Situated on tho level lands near the Con.
garee, the rain water passes off on MI
sides, leaving the city dry and healthy.
The health Of the city is excellent. The
climate is fine. The garden spots and
farms in the vicinity are fertile. Colum-
bia is tho centre Of numerous railroads.
We have at our command water power
that is said to exceed that of Lowell