The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-08

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we'll Il. Logan, Esq, is the only author
lied agency for this paper in Charleston.
A large and varied lot of cards, suita-
BILE for weddings. invitntions. visiting
and business purposes. have just been re-
ceived ut this Office, which, owing to the
dull season, will be printed ut low rates.
The Charleston Republican has again
changed it's political tone.
Messrs. ". D. Love Sc Co., in antici-
patton Of an early removal. ure Offering
bargains in dry goods. Examine the
stock.
The Great Eastern Circus. Menagerie,
ETC., exhibits ON the Bailey lot, in this
city, on Wednesday next. Persons who
have attended the exhibition speak of it
in complimentary terms.
The election for State officers in Maine
comes off tomorrow. One week from
o-day-October Selections occur in
Dakotu, Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio,
Pennsylvania and the District of Colum-
bin.
What is the matter with tho hydrant
water? It is scarce and has tarry taste
Mr.. Berry expects to occupy his new
furniture ware-rooms tomorrow morn
ing. He intends, in few weeks, to
have on hand tho heaviest stock of fur
niture which has ever been seen in this
city.
james H. Hendrix, Jr., has been ap-
pointed Commissioner of Election for
Lexington County, rice G. w. Wingate,
declined. r. J. Humphrey has resigned
his position as Trial Justice at Timmons-
vile, Darlington County.
Owing to scarcity Of water in the city
reservoir, Main street will remain in it's
present dusty condition.
DR.. Wilson resumes night services in
the Presbyterian Church, this evening,
at 8 o'clock.
If put to vote, we think it would be
decided by ''acclamation" that yesterday
was warm day.
Prof Buchar has capital band under
his direction, and choice music is fur
nished ut the garrison grounds every af-
ternoon during the week, except Satur-
day and Sunday. The following is the
programme for tomorrow:
Bonaire Quickstep-F. O. Smith.
Grand Concert Modley-Downing.
Waltzes, Dreams on the Ocean-Gungl.
Selection from Fra Diavola-Auber.
New Year Polopnise
FIRE AT GADsDHN.-We regret to an
nounce that We are again called upon to
chronicle misfortune to our former fell
lowcitizen. Mr.. Daniel Howell de-
struction of his gin-house, together with
twelve or fifteen bales of cotton, at Gads-
den, yesterday morning. at s o'clock.
Ten bales belonged to Mr.. Howell, and
several bales to other parties. The fire
was caused by friction from the gin.
Mr.. Howell has the sympathy of the en-
tire community in his repeated misfor-
tunes.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES THIS DAY.-Tri-
nifty Church-Rev. P. J. Shand, D. D.,
Rector, IL A. NJ. and So P. Nj.
Marion Street Church-Rev. A. NJ
Chrietzburg. 101a A. NJ. Rev. W. D..
Kirkland, 8 P. NJ
Washington Street Church--Rcv.
Manning Brown. 10l. A. M. Rev. y.
NJ Chretzburg, s p. NJ.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. J. r. Will
son. 10I5 A. Al. and P. M.
Catholic Church-Rev. James Fuller
ton, First Mass. at A. NJ; Second
Mass at 10 A. NJ; Vespers at ~. P. MI,
Baptist Church-Rev. J. L. Reynolds,
10la a. NJ.
Ladson Memorial Chapel Services at
10is A. NJ. and 8 p. NJ.
ATTEMPT AT EsCApE-FArAL SHOOTING.
Between 8 and 4 o'clock, yesterday
morning, convicts Jackson Brooks, (alias
James Brooks,) No. 1928, and William
Smals, No. 1888, both colored, picked
the lock of their cell, No. 76, on the
West side of the South wing of the
building, and attempted to escape.
Guard Edward Howell was on relief at
the time. The grand alarm signal was
| given and those on reaerye in guard