The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-10-08

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convicted last March, before Judge
Thomas, at Winnsboro, of aiding in the
escape of prisoner, while acting in the
capacity of jailor. was pardoned, yester.
day, by the Governor.
IA Cyclopedia of the Best Thoughts
of Charles Dickens" hos been prepared
by T. G. DeFontaine. Esq, "Personne,"
and published by Messrs. e. J. Hale &
Son. Murray street, New York. The
work has been favorably spoken of in
this paper before. and we only desire to
add that Mr.. W. J. DuHie has it for sale
by mail fifty cents.
The Court of General Sessions met
yesterday, Judge Melton presiding. The
grand and petit juries were organized.
True bills for murder were found against
Roberts for the killing OF Davis, Messrs
Wallace g. Green and A. @. Moore for
the defence-and Henry Johnson. Col.
A. @. Haskell and John T. Sloan, Jr.,
were assigned by the Court to defend
him.
Secretary Bouknight authorizes US to
say that stockholders will be passed to
and from Columbia to the meeting of
the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta
Railroad Convention, on the 18th, free
of charge.
Prof. Buchar furnishes the following
programme this afternoon:
Bonnaire Quickstep-J. F. o. Smith.
Cavatina from Lucretia Borgia- -Doni-
zetti.
Kiss Waltz-Arditz.
Overture Dame de Blanche-Bauldria.
Anvil Polka.
Mr.. John T. Sloan, Jr., of this city,
and r. W. Walker, OF Washington, D.
g., have been successful in establishing
before the Government the CLAIM of Mr..
Tapley Poole, of Fairfield County. for
pension. Mr.. Poole served in the war
of 1872.
The exercises Of the South Carolina
University were resumed yesterday. But
few students put in on appearance.
A much-needed and continuous rain
fell yesterday, which was perfect sue
cess as to dust-laying and heat-dispers-
ing.
The proprietors of the State Capitol
Saloon have made several changes and
improvements in their establishment.
The billiard room is now in the rear of
the main saloon, while the restaurant has
been removed to the upper floor.
Messrs. James W. Fowler & Co., of
the Abbeville Emporium of Fashion,
publish an announcement, this morning,
which will be perused with interest by
their patrons and friends in the up-cnun.
try. Their stock is extensive and well
selected.
The Messrs. Tolbert have redeemed
their promise, and are now in receipt of
a particularly fine stock of Kentucky
horses and mules. Persons in need of
good stock should pay them call.
The chess tournament between the
Columbia and Augusta clubs resulted in
q draw" on Saturday night.
at meeting of the Columbia Build
ing and Loan Association, held last
night, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: George L. Dial,
President; Directorate. A. Shields,
John Mckenzie, James E. Black, F.. w.
Wing, G. Diercks, W. r. Oathcart. The
association is in fourishing condition.
An exchange. in stating that Mark
Twain goes to Cuba fer the benfit of his
wife's health, deems it necessary to add
that she goes with him.
Hon. B. T. Perry addressed the people
OF Spartanburg in open daylight, last
and AS. Wallace addressed
Il small and select crowd of his followers,
between 9 and 10 o'clock, the same
night. That's about the difference
daylight and darkness.
Court OF GENERAL SESSIONS, Colu m
bia, October 6, 1872, Judge Melton pre-
siding.
The regular fall term of this Court
commenced it's sittings in this city yes
terdny. The following grand and petit
Jurors answered to their names and were
sworn in:
GRAND jurors. flames II. Baldwin,
Foreman; Henry Daniels, Geo. Casson,