The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-11-10
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saaay Vorniiinux. hin November 10, 1872.
o1oss oI She EAir,--AuxIitnry Association
s. .sS,:. FormoIo

The fourth annual fair of the Agricul-
tiral and Mechanical Society closed on
Eday evening. with very general salts.
Rctfon to all concerned in its festivities.
No serious accident occurred to life or
Hmb. to mar the agreeableness Of the
uccasion. Its achievements are some
thing to be thankful for. As an institu-
soo, the society has fairly met the ex-
pstfations Of its friends and founders,
md The advantages wLioh have accrued
from. it TO the State lave amply vindi-
mssA the wisdom Of it's establishment.
Ths sdciety justly recognizes tie pro-
sTessiGe spirit of the age. It sees before
a alatger 'measnrs OF industrial success
b win, still higher dist;nction to
achieve. With, view to greater eff-
oienoy. it was deemed e1pedient to or
annizs joint stock association, auxil-
my to the society as now constituted.
Ten directors were elected, and instruct.
al oFapply TO the Legislature for on
zct ef incorporation. and meeting of
stockholders appointed to be held in this
eity, on the 18th January next, for the
purpose of effeeting q moro complete
organization,
4a notineable feature of the present
meeting has boen. the action of the City
Codncit of Columbia, after conference
With president Hagood, in withdraw
mg:the suit, which was pending in the
Court of Common. Pleas, between the
aity. of Columbia and J. P. Thomas, ".
Wallaos ana }. 3. Palmor, trustees OF the
Agricultural and Mechanical Society.
&! r-cSe: demands we're met, and Ill
necessary guarantees dnd securities
granted ON either sido. We arc gratified
that this suit has thus been relinquishcd.
IS Threatened the usefulness, if not the
very existence, OF the society, and had
shilling eGsbt upon the otherwise gene
fal disposition TO continue its meetings
IN Columbia. The action of the City
06hnoh has been, considerate and just.
TGay have.esineed oommendable spirit
~ the matter, and while gratifying by
their action the friends of progress and
.Uf the continued and enlarging influence
OF the society. they have in no way in
;nred the rights or ieopardized the inte-
rests of their Immediate constituency.
1t is ofsimmenser advantage to Colum-
bia. .soe have the society meet here. It
Brings grist to our mill; by it our hotels
ard boatding- are filled with
guests, andour merchants stores crowd
ed with customers. There is money in
it., and there is something more and bet.
Ter than, money in it. It tends to keep
alive and cultivate the social amenities
amongst our people. Old friends meet
and exchange oivilities and courtesiee.
Past. times are revived, and the sense of
sofmer prosperity and happiness, which
IS evoked, acts as vitalizing influence
upon the gloomy present; its SORROWS
sud oAEss a.e. :o- 9 .i:.e. ct lenst. taken
cut of their hearts. The hardness OF
the times, its deprivations and pinching
vanIs; are momcntarily forgotten, and a
gieannof better things seen in the fu-
fire, in the light OF those social re-
Rions which have always been q distin-
guishiug and enjoyable feature in the
annual fairs. Our young people form
orrenew their friendships; and in happy
intercourse with each other, they forget
10 look upon the pallswhioh covers their
hopes Of preferment and honest employ
Rent IN the land. The ladies como out
IN foil force, and, God bless them! their
radiant smiles aud cheerful hearts dissi.
pate the prsvalen. gloom. Music, merry
conservation, the joyous dance, the plea
SAINT promenades, all add their attrac-
Mons, and, in contributing to innocent
enjoyment, subserve the general good.
Gen. Hagood, who has presided over
the society with credit and efficiency
since it's formation, declined re-elec-
aion. His addresses have always been
well.oonsidered papers, cogent in argu-
Enent, exact in statement aud judicious
AZ suggestion. BE is very properly re-.
esined, on the Executive Committee.
Major Thomas w Woodvnrd ofE,;r