The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-03-14
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arrested by Constable Drafts on Sunday,
on the charge of larceny and forgery.
He bad on his person, when captured,
large quantity of lead, cut into pieces
about the size OF duck shot, which cir
cumstance will. the constable informs us,
cause an investigation into other charges,
that will be brought against him.
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS The Northern
mail opens ut $50 P. NJ; closes 12. Is
P. M. Charleston day mail opens 43O
P. NJ; closes 11.30 A. NJ Charleston
night mail opens $50 A. NJ; closes G. 90
2. M. Greenville mail opens 73O p.
NJ; closes $50 P. NJ Western mail
opens 1.30P. NJ; closes 13O P. Al. On
Sunday Office open from to P. NJ.
A visit to the scene of operations, yes
terday, convinces us of the fact that the
work on the Wilmington, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad is progressing very
rapidly. If the work is pushed forward
in other sections with tho same energy
and activity which characterizes it here,
it will not be long before the road is in
running order. This is only one of the
many improvements being added to onr
city, and we take pleasure in chronicline
them.
ACCIDENT. About Q o'clock Sunday
morning the heavy machinery and trcstle
work, used for raising the granite at the
Penitentiary, fell with terrible crash
The apparatus was over five stories high,
and in its fall demolished the steps of
the guard house. Corporal Simmons, Of
the prison guard. WAS struck on tho back
Of tho head by piece of board, knock
ing him down, and pieco of timber
fell upon him, inflicting serious wounds.
The machinery had been moved short
distance recently, in tho course of the
progress on the Pcnitcntiary, and it is
supposed the heavy rains had softcncd
the ground so as to allow of the guys
pulling out.
The CHAPMAN SISTERS full house
greeted tho Chapmans and Bishop last
night at Irwin's Hall. The entertain
ment was of the most laughable order.
The opening piece, "My Precious
Betsy" was decided success, and Mr..
Bishop, with his own peculiar drollery
and inimitable humor, kept the audience
in side-splitting laughter. aladdin"
was greeted with shouts of laughter.
The wonderful clog dancers, N1essrs.
Cooper and Fields, were highly attract
i've, and they received their full share of
applause. The troupe will give their
last entertainment this evening; and we
would advise those who wish to enjoy
hearty laugh to purchase card of ad-
mission.
PHGN1XIANA.---Tho price of single
copies of the PHOENIX is Eve cents.
Book and job printing of every kind
attended to promptly at PHOENIX office.
Plain and fancy colored printing exc.
cuted with neatness and despatch, on the
most reasonable terms. All the latest
styles of cards, &C., on hand and printed
in excellent style, at the PHOENIX Office.
Afount of minion of about 200 pounds,
together with two-line letter, nearly new,
will be sold at 40 cents pound, with
the cases. This is bargain, rs the
foundry price is 68 cents. Also. lot Of
secondhand bourgeois and minion, at
25 and 80 cents. Besides lends. rules,
chases, etc.
Pamphlets, briefs, catalogues, dodgers,
posters, hnnd-bills, bill-heads-in fact,
everything in the way OF job printing
gotten up in tho best style and on terms
that we pledge ourselves will be sati.fac-
tory to all parties. Let us hear from
you, business men, in the shape of or
ders for the spring trade. With np-
proved machinery and steam power, We
challenge comparison in prices.
An affair Of honor came near occur
ring in Chester on Saturday, between
Mcssrs. Simon Jucoby and JOS. Luchs.
Mr.. Luchs was tho challenged party.
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