The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-12-21

-O4Tx paATTERs. price OF single
copies Of the PHGNI1 is ave cents.
sssMr. n. V. RedAsld, of the Cincinnati
0omnercial, is in Columbia. b |
Tho fopening at Sants CLAUS head.
Quarters hss been postponed until to-day,
owing to inolement weather. Seekers
after toys and fancy articles can be readi-
ly supplied by calling at Mr.. McKenzie'e.
The sun appeared for few momente,
yesterday. but appalled,, apparently at
the damp condition Of things. disar-
peared again.
Tho Legislature, Supreme Ind United
States Courts suspended operations, yes
terday, for the holidays.
Mr. John Shooibred, o resident of the
Richland Fork, died. on "Wednesday
night.
A leak in the room OF the Palmetto
engine house caused nearly all the plas-
tering to fall. The carpet was damaged
aud Chandelier broken.
The chicken disputes, which have
been going on during the past week, are
to be resumed on Monday, on the E1-
change grounds. A large number OF fine
birds ore on hand and others are to
arrive.
We are informed that Miss M. A.
Buie's school is in successful operation at
Aiken.
Mr.. Brookbanks has re-erected his
{ib r ;pt r,au G,yura oSa. liza 5oo- -,- frt, =,
old man will soon renew his footing.
A disciple of Bacchus, yesterday, was
unable to contain himself in his wagon,
and as consequence wallowed in the
mud. All of which occurred in the vi
cinity OF the PHOENIX Office.
The first number of the Florence Pho
aee,' has made its appearance, under the
editorial control of Mr.. ". w. McDiar-
mid. Its motto is "Justice to ALL"
Messrs. Black & Waring have fur
nished us plain. condensed map of tho
city OF Boston. showing the burnt dis
trict in color, issued by the Hartford In
surance Company, of which Messsrs. B.
& W. arc the agents in Columbia. The
Insurance Spectator says the Hartford
companies will all pay losses by the fire,
dollar for dollar.
State Treasurer Carlozo gratiGed the
members of the General Assembly, yes.
terday, by furnishing the necessary
amount OF greenbacks to relieve their
pressing necessities.
Capt. Stanley announces tho opening
of lot OF goods for the holidays.
Mr.. Tilman r. Gaines proposes again
entering the newspaper arena. His pre-.
sent venture is the Working Nan, week.
ly, at 50 per annum.
Mr. Terry, Of tho "Iudian Girl" cigar
store, gives advice to smokers, which
they will, doubtless, heed.
Messrs. E. E. Davis & Co. are in re-
ceilt OF another lot of dressed turkeys
geese, etc.
The election Of Judge OF tho Eighth
Circuit has been postponed uutil afte,
the holidays.
Judge J. L. Orr departed fur Wnsh
inston, yesterday.
The wet spell still continues -fou,
days OF incessant drizzie.
Colonel J. P (our correspondent omit.
ted the balance) has been elected to de-
liver tho next commencement address
before the Adelphian and Philosopher
Societies of Furman University.
The Charleston and Grecnvile pas
scnger trains were delayed last night
about an hour. The first, having severa
excursion cars attached, proved toe
much for the locomotive; the second was
delayed by the number of freight trains
on the trnck.
The Chapman Company has cncoun.
tered very bad weather since it camo to
this city. Its merit, however, has cnused
it to draw good houses, in spite OF the
clements. a very good audience Assem-
bled last night, TO witness their second
performance. The principal piece of the
evening was new burlosque, entitled
"The Gold Demon" which waa fnllv nc