The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-03-18

'bsfAsd learning and craftsmanship;
Saaed enlightened self-interest and ge-
HljfS beneVolence; may it be Hom-
lpSieed soon through the virtue and eff
forts Of Ireland's own sons, ,;inspirSd, by
THAT powerful sbd elevated. press, whose
voice, in the degree that il represents
truth, is also the voice OF God. 'd's' = 3
Mr.. Nat. Barnwell happily disooursed
upon the beauty and charm of woman.
In reply to the ninth sentiment, in her
honor.
The tenth regular toast. to sister So
cieties. was Responded to by sentiment
Of Mr.. Shields, in honor OF the Hibernian
Society.
Other volunteer sentiments. songs and
speeches were delivered by several gen.
tlemen, by which the evening was hap
PLY prolonged, and at last concluded, to
the satisfaction of all. o
The following are the toasts, with the
responses:'
l. "Ihe Day zoe Celebrate" most
cheering and welcome reminder of the
land of our birth; may each annual re-
currence find us more strongly united in
the bonds of charity and good fellow
ship.
Responded to by Mr. e. A. Scott, of
Newberry, 8. O.
2. "Iretand The land Of valor, GO
MUS and song. We cherish the hope
that sorrows cloud, which has 30 long
overhung her destiny, will soon siuk be.
meath the gorgeous sunburst of freedom
and independence.
Rornon,3o1 LD Col<>Del U
Master.
8. "The STATE. Of SonM Carolina''-
Second to none in extending a ''cend
mile fdlthe" to all; her prosperity is the
glory Of her adopted sons.
Responded to by Mr.. Charles F.
JauneJ.
! 4. ''7Ae City Of Columbia" May her
growth in prosperity and beauty exceed
our fondcst hopes.
Responded to by Mayor Alexander.
8. "1He United Stafes"-May the in
huence of her free institutions be ex-
tended with hanion effect over all the
nations Of the earth.
Responded to by General G. L. An
derson.
G.. "1he, Jmdiciary''-A barrier behind
which the rights OF the people should be
secure; may it's purity ever remain IN
sIllied
Responded to by Chancellor Carroll.
Z. "7he Army and Nupy"-Noted for
the gallantry of its officers and the
| bravery OF it's men; may fhey always
continue the staunoh defenders of our
| liberties.
Responded to by Lieutenant Todd. u.
8. A.
| 8. "1Ae Press"-Regarded as the ad.
vocate of the best interests OF the peo.
Pile: may 1T ever prove the watchful
guardian of our rights.
Responded to by @. P. Pelham, Esq.
8. Woman"-The guide of our in
fancy, the loved companion OF our man.
| hood, the consolation of our old age.
Friends may prove false and tho world
irown upon Us, but We trust in woman
forever. ...
10. sour Sister Societies. Heart in
heart, hand in hand, may they win and
wear equal laurels.
Responded to by George Shields. V.
p. of Burns Club.
We have seen q statement of the earn
ings and operating expenses of the Char
lotte. Columbia and Augusta Railroad
for the month OF January, 1873, and con
gratulate the new manage upou
such gratifying result The following
is summary:
The earnings in January were $50,
518. 80. gross. and S58.505. IL, net-ar
| increase over the corresponding month o
last year of more than $31 900 of gross
earnings, and nearly $4,000 of me-
earnings. The business of the road il
steadily increasing. The earnings fol
October, November and December, 1872
we're much in excess of the Same month
of 1871. October shows over SIG, 900
| November S23, 900, and December $19,
900, increase.
The statement for February is no,
completed, but the totals are estimated
to be nearly equal to those Of January
The prospects of the company are verJ
promising. The floating debt is being
rapidly decreased, its bonds appreciatine
in value, and are now considered one Of
abe best investments in the market.
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