The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-11

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Rev. e. J. Meynardie, (now stationed
at Greenville,) the yenerated minister
attached to the Methodist Conference,
dedicates to day the new church recently
erected in Chester. As he was instru-
mental in securing liberal subscription
toward the erection Of the sacred edifice,
it was deemed fitting that he should
preach the opening sermon.
DR.. Parker offers for sale, through this
mornings PHOENIX, several valuable
pieces Of improved and unimproved real
estate, on Main street and elsewhere. AS
money is needed by the sellers, bargains
may be obtained
A large and varied lot of cards, suita-
bic for weddings. invitations. visiting
and business purposes, have just been re-
ceived ut this Office, which, owing to the
dull season, will be printed at very low
rates.
The veteran of the Charleston Courier,
Wm. Ladder, Esq, is in Columbia, re-
cuperating.
AS u well known gentleman of this
city was quietly passing along, yesterday
morning, his arm was familiarly seized
by couple of colored men, who de-
manded money, on the ground that they
we're "working" for him. He informed
them that they were mistaken, as he did
not know them; whereupon one of them
doubtingly asked, "Aint you Mr.. Frar-
zee? and aint we working to keep you in
ofice?' 'No," said the gentleman. II
am neither an ofioeholder nor seeker
after Office" The darkeys seemed dis
Satisfied, and after the style of Bret
Hsrte, "rose to explain, but DIR. P. as
sured them they were mistaken, and the
money-seekers sidled off.
The advertising agency of Walker,
Evans & CogswelI, represented by Ros-
we'll L. Logan, Esq, is the only author
lied agency for this paper in Charleston.
Acrobats of every household Pitcher
aud tumbler.
Owing to the absence OF the pastor
from the city. there will be no services
in the Baptist Church to-day.
F. L. Cardozo has issued call for the
State Council Of the Union League to
meet at Columbia. on the Goth of Au-
gust-the day preceding that fixed for
the meeting of the State Republican
Nominating Convection. The reason
assigned for the meeting is to organize
and prepare for the State and national
campaigns.
We saw local reporter on his muscle
yesterday afternoon. He stood his
ground, ready for any emergency.
mule, hitched to wagon, created
some amusement, on Main street, In
front Of Pagan Bros. new establish
ment, yesterday afternoon. A washstand
was placed il the wagon, and mattress
brought out for the same purpose. when
the mule, seeming to think the mattress
would fall on him, made lunge, split
the bed and the washstand, and ran off.
Strange to relate, typo, just before the
mattress was brought out. walked up to
the head of the mule and said to him,
"Look here, d-n your old hide, you
had better run when that mattress comes
out; if you don't, You'll have to carry it
all the way home" That mule and man
understood each other.
We hear that policeman attempted
to arrest man from the country, yester-
day. but some females made charge on
the policeman. and drove him off the
field.
UNIFORMS AND GUNs.-A private letter
from Laurens informs us that Mr.. Joseph
Crews has uniforms for four companies,
besides guns and drums, all complete.
The above are facte.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri-
nifty Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, D. D.,
Rector, IL A. NJ. and 51s P. Nj.
Lutheran Church-Rev. D. Derrick,
10X A. M.
Marion Street Church-Rev. ". D.
Kirkland, 1019 A. NJ. and P. Nj.
Washington Street Church - Rev.
Manning Brown, 10h A. Nj, and 8 2. nj.