The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-12-24

those in control OF the city, dangerous
to the citizen, and embarrassing to in
sarance companies. Do your duty, city
guardians. You were elected as capable
men, and you have many opportunities
to display your abilities as guardians.
Taxpayers have rights that City Coun-
cila are bound to respect.
Our streets and the stores we're literally
.mmed, yesterday, with all ages, sexes
and conditions of society, seeking
Christmas presents. To-day wo polieye
they will be more crowded tbun ever.
In mauy Of the stores there was scarcely
room to turn around, on account of the
numerous purchasers. We are glad to
know that Christmas brings joy to
nearly every heart this yenr.
The last words of Cardinal Beaufort
were: "Whatl is there no, bribing
death2" The Columbia lobbyist would
have assured the Cardinal that death is
the only earthly thing that isA NOT to be
bribed. ~ = x ~
General Sherman has at, last been
forced to confess thnt it was ho who
burned Columbia. He will fnd BY
reference to the army regulations that
the general who purhs down a beautiful
city, and then lies about it, is, guilty OF
conduct unbecomirg an officer and n
gentleman. :. -,
Attention is directed to the card of
County Treasurer Baldwin, announcing
the opening OF books for the payment Of
taxes, on tho 2G:h inst. The time is
short before tho penalties attach.
Il lively advertisement costs no moro
than dull one.
Treasurer Bouknight advertises the
readiness of the Charlotte, Columbia and
Augusta Railroad financial agencies to
pay the interest coupons OF the company
duo on the 1st OF January oD and after
that date.
Since newspaper postage has been re-.
duced to one cent for every two ounces or
fractional part thereof, it is said that a
great many papers. which are placed in
the Office, never reach their destination.
Persons wrap up two or three papers,
frequently weighing four or six ounces,
attach cent stamp and deposit the
package in the post Office, and that is
just as far as it ever gets. Uncle Sam
agrees to carry two ounces Of news
paper-not four--for ons cent.
Water piping, calculated to extend two
in that locality for weeks past. Weknow
no reason why the pipes have not been
placed in position long since. It is an
outrage upon taxpayers in that portion
of the city to exhibit such indifference
to their security against fire. Yesterday,
q 6re occurred in that section Of the
city, and there was scarcity of water
on account of these pipes being above
the ground instead of under.
Experience will teach any man that il
is advantageous to patronize those who
advertise in newspapers.
The heaviest frost of the season fell
Sunday night, and the coldest morning
was early yesterday. The sun shone
bright aftor breakfast.
Gov. Moses has appointed Samuel P.
Drafts Notary Public for Lexington
County.
The band will furnish music this after.
noon, after long suspension. The fol-
lowing programme will be rendered, al
the garrison parade ground. at s P. NJ.
Grand Duchess Hamm.
Overture 10 Cenereutala-Rossini
Waltz and Song-Samuels.
Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer
lace.
Flying Cloud Galop-Keller.
WAGON AND CARRIAGE TRAIN. -Yester.
day afternoon, q train of light vehicles,
consisting OF wagons. buggies, rocka
way end nondescript, all manufactured
at tho extensive shops Of Mr.. John Ag
paw waa shipped to porfiau m thS