The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-05-20
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nected with-'a rnid on the house Of
colored man, was bailed by Trial J US
t'ce, aud not by Judge nj. Moses, as
formerly stated.
Pamphlets, briefs. catalogues, dodgers,
posters, hand-bills, bili-heads- fact,
everything in the way of job printing
cotton up in the best style ind on terms
that we pledge ourselves will be satisfac-
tory to all parties With approved ma
chinery and steam power, we challenge
comparison in prices. .
We acknowledge the receipt of IN in
vitation, from President.C. D. Lowndes,
to be present at the first annual picnic
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion, (colored,) at Latta's Grove, on the
29th instant.
Rev. Whitefoord Smith, D. D., is e1-
pected to deliver an address before the
Young Mems Christian Association, at
an early day. The lectureFwill bo de-
livercd in Temperance Hull.
Rev. J. Maxwell Pringle 10 on short
visit to Colombia. .o~.;"fsl
An attempt was made to rob the store
OF Mr.. 81. Muller, corner Muin and
Lady streets. Thursday night. A par
tial entrance was effected through the
plastered wnll in rear Of the store, but n
lady overheard the noise. and frightened
the would be robber of. Unfortunately
she had no weapon, or it is highly pro-
bable that there would have been some.
body hurt.
Cooter soup, by an unexpected acci-
dent, Was served up at the Exchange
House, yesterday; the turtle will be
souped to-day. IL O'Clock is the hour.
Steaks can also be obtained.
Major Sam. Dickerson, after his nn-
lucky trip to New York, hns returned to
Charleston, o wiser, if not sadder,
man. In speeoh to the colored FIRE
companies. on Thursday last. as we 'are
informed, he opened heavy battery
upon the carpet-baggers; declared lie
would revolutionize things ut the next
election, etc.
/ Messrs. Bryan & McCarter havo Car
nished us with inc Juno number ui
Denoresfs Illustrated Monthly. The
ladies know how to appreciate it.
A man whom we con put up with-A
good hotel-keeper. A.
AIr. J. Med. Carson announces the re-
opening OF the hotel at Clesar's Head,
in the famous Blue Ridge. Persons de-
isirous OF escaping the heat OF the middle
and low country. can find no more at
tractive spot than this.
The passenger train over the Char
lotte. Columbia and Augusta Railroad
ran off the track, abont Ave miles this
side OF Graniteville. on Thursday night
lnst-the locomotive tearing in amopgst
the trees. There was delay of eight or
ten hours.
BAILRD. -Wm. D. Aiken. Esq. charg-
ed with the death of Treasurer Clark, of
Fairfield, on Tuesday last, was brought
before Judge Melton, in chambers, yes.
terday, on application for bail. A writ.
ten petition was presented by J. B. Nc.
Cants, Esq. with affidayits of numerous
witnesses, that the fatal shot was fred in
self-defence, and while Clark actually
had Aiken by the throat. Solicitor Tai
ley, assisted by Messrs, Worthington
and Hoge, insisted that it was capital
offence. and, consequently. was not
bailable. Judge Melton. after summing
up, decided that, in his judgment, the
prisoner was entitled to be released OH
bail, as it was not o,pital offence. 1t
was the duty Of every good citizen to
prevent a breach OF tho peace, If posi-
BILE; and Mr.. Aiken had so attempted;
had placed his hand softly upon the
shoulder OF Mr.. Clark, aud endeavored
to put n stop to the difficulty between
Messrs. Clark and DuBose. Mr.. Clark
seized Mr.. Aiken by the throat. and. al
though warned by the latter to release
him. maintained his grasp, when hs re-
ceived the fatal wound. The Judge. in
conclusion, stated that he would require
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