The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-04-16
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copies of the PHOENIX is Eve cents.
Governor Scott has appointed s. W.
Rhodes and W. D. Waters Pilot Com
missioners for the port of Beaufort, vice
A. 81. Alston and J. A. DuPong, re-
moved; and Henry Preston Commits
sioner OF Deeds for South Carolina,
resident at Abingdon, Virginia.
A musical concert, under the manage
ment of the ladies of the city, in aid of
one of the Sunday schools. is promised
about the first of May. The public may
expect brilliant and highly entertain
ing affair, as the best musical talent will
be engaged.
As the large gate at the front OF the
Stnte House yard is left open for the ac-
commodation OF few parties, why not
he generous, and leave the rear large
gate open for the accommo odation of the
many?
The GALAXY for May is to hand. It is
published by Sheldon S Co., GIT Broad
way, New York, at 81 per annum.
Yesterday reminded ua, forcibly aud
unpleasantly, of the days Of March. be-
ing clustering and windy.
Old awnings and new ones are being
called into requisition.
A couple of drunken women we're
racing horse and buggy below the
State House, on Main street, Sunday
A policeman warned them about their
behavior, but they needed it not. They
were not arrested, however.
We have received the third number of
Tripp Linton's Musical Monthly, pub
lished at Louisville, KY, at $1.5O per
annum.
New 500 counterfeits are reported and
should be guarded against
1t is stated that Professor Holmes is
preparing an interesting and accurate
ILLUSTRATED Guide to Charleston and
Vicinity" which will afford much intel
ligence to tourists, and also our own peo-
pie.
The Martinetti- -Ravcl troupe have
decorated the fences generally used for
that purpose with their laughable show
bills.
We are in receipt Of catalogue of
the officers and students of the Uni
versity Of Virginia, located at Charlottes-
vile, Va. Among tho students, we
notice the name Of J. B. Adger, Jr., J.
G. Robertson and j. F. Walker, Of Co
lumbia, and many other natives of
South Carolina. There are seventeen
students from this State.
The Palmetto is recognized in Wash
ington City. Senator Robertson is the
fortunate possessor of handsome Ian
daulet, built according to his own direc-
ton, with Palmetto tree emblazoned
on each panel, which attracts much at
tention on the avenue. He has spank
ing pair OF blood bays -"Charley Lo-
gan" and "Billy" purchased in Colun-
bia. The turnout is regarded as the
handsomest in the Federal Capital.
Mr.. Joyner is rejuvenating the Ex-
change House, and is moking additions
to the first quality stock of the former
proprietors. His latest addition is S. T.
Suet's "Capitol" whiskey, which is ra-
pidly gaining favor for its purity and
general adaptability to the palates of
those who appreciate pure liquors.
Messrs. L. J. & II. Nj. Gibson arc the
sole agents in this city for the celebrated
"Die Vernon" brand of family flour. It
is white, and can be converted into the
best Of biscuits, as We can testify from
actual experiment. It can be obtained
at their new store, North east corner OF
Richardson and Lady. 1t is put up in
bags.
Attention is directed to the auction
sale advertised by +. p. Sallas, of
Charleston, to take place in that city on
Thursday next, the 18th instant. Winep,
almonds. olives. fruits, molassos, &c.,
are included in the list
Mr.. Patrick Shelton, ono of tho strik-
ing stone ,uttors, who had been re-em-
ployed on the Federal court house and