The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-22

copies of the PHGN1x is Ave cents.
The Charleston Republican made its
appearance on Monday a. an aiternc on
paper. 1t presents q remarkably neat
appearance. Mr.. sesbroek. the chief
editor. is an expert in newspaper mat.
ters; while Mr.. Meyers has been in train
ing for several months.
Our old friend, Capt. J. J. Maokey,
was in Columbia. yesterday, and acted
as one OF tho committee On the Palmetto
steamer. His shadow does not de-
crease.
The Israslites Of this city have taken
the initiatory steps toward the erection
OF synagogue. Another meeting is to
be held on Sunday next, to mako the
nece 'sary arrangements. Hardy Solo
mon, Esq, WINS chosen President, and
Mr.. D. Epstin, Vice. President. We are
reliably informed that one liberal-mind-
ed has expressed determination to give
so, 900 bricks besides sum OF money:
while another has promised several
thousand feet Of lumber. Their Gentle
fellow-citizens will assist them literally.
The corner stone Of Town Hall and
market is to be laid in Sumter, to-day,
with Masonic ceremonies.
The February number OF the Southern
Musical Journal, published monthly in
Savannah. Ga, has been received. It is
especially devoted to the interests of
music in the South. and from the success
it has already met with bids fair to be-
come u regular visitor in every Southern
family.
Mere matter of form Fitting dress
DcCastro. popular magician and
ventriloquist, gives series Of entertain
ments in Twins Hall, next week. The
Savannah Morning Ne,rs says OF him:
There was v, y large audience in
attendance at the theatre, last night, 10
witness the truly wonderful perform.
| ances OF DeCastro. the magician and
ventFiloquist, aud ws dc not remember
ever seeing n similar performance that
gave more universal satisfaction. Many
OF his new and magical tricks were beau
tiful, aud all performed with skill that
showed him to be q master OF the art of
legerdemain. His ventriloquial powers
are of very superior order, and his
dialogues with imaginary ohsrscters in
different parts OF the house in several
different voices, were truly astonishing
and amusing. His mesmerio feat. in
which he suspends young lady in mid
air is one of the most beautiful as we'll
as wonderful performances we have ever
Witnessed"
THE FAIn. weather was rather
unpleasant, last night, but it did not
prevent brilliant assemblage not only
of the lords OF creation, but also the
gentler sex. Notwithstanding the short
time allowed for preparation, the hall
was tastefully decorated, and the various
tables showed that the ladies had worked
energetically. There WIS quite dis
play OF fancy articles. while everything
in the way of eatables was obtainable.
A great many articles were disposed Of
by raffle. A gold-headed cane. on one
of the tables, is to be disposed of for the
benefit OF the Company, and to be pre-
sentcd to some old citizen. The idea is
to allow each individual who pays twen-
ty-fve cents to vote for whom he pleasee.
Captains Stanley, Mackey and McKen-
zie are the principal contestants spoken
Of, 80 far.
There is post Office in the room, and
one may rest assured that letter will al
ways be forthcoming upon application.
The feature of tho fair, however. is tho
"art gallery" in the West front OF the
building. One and I'LL should visit it,
and onr word for it: they will not repent
OF it. We copy. with pleasure, circu-
lar issued by the committee. and the
liberal offer contained in it:
1.-The magnificent art collection to
which the attention of visitors to the
fair is invited, han been formed from
the private galleries OF our most distin-
guishcd citizens. The Art Committee
take pleasure in announcing that not
only are these gems open for inspection,
but that, with generosity perhaps nn-