The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-11

cotoeT OF henderson and Gervaio
streets, has suffered twice lately by the
depredations of thieves. 4 few nights
ago. while the family were seated in
the front piazza, an entrance was
effected in the rear and nearly all their
clothing carried off. Mr.. Comerford' g
cellar. corner Of Richardson and Bland.
ing streets, was entered on Saturday
night, and quantity Of provisions
stolen. Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Talley's
gardens have been visited during the
past few nights and robbed of fruit
aud vegetables. Eternal vigilance,
etc. is absolutely necessary just now.
4 GALA WEEK IN SpARrANBURG.-
\ pleasant timo is expected in Spar.
tanburg and ut Glenn's, this week. An
extra train will leave Alston, this
morning, q. o'clock, to accom- nodate
delegates to the summer meeting OF
the State Agricultural Society This
will ncet ut Spartanburg, tonlOrr"w,
IL NJ, aud it is likely to be well at
tended Tue County Grange viii. have
pic nic at Woflord College. on Thurs.
day. The directors Of the Spartanburg
aud ASEeyiiic Railroad Company will
hold meeting on Wednesday,, to
confirm the arrangements for consoli-
dat!on recently nude between this
company aud tic Grccnyilie (Tenn.)
and French Broad Rai!rcad. We learn
tha. it il likely contract will ba i'm.
neGiase:y given out for grading the
track from S?a.tanhurg to tie foot of
the mountains. A gentleman from
that section informs us that it will be
ready for tue iron iu less thun twelve
mouths. The ball for the benefit of
the Ladies' Monument Association will
take place at G!enn's, on the evening
OF Thursday. and will be I'LL immense
attraction Those desrous Of attend
ing will DE passed on the South Caro-
lima, Graenvilie and Columbia and
Spartanburg aud Union Railroads for
one fare. Me.srs. Gormnn & Culnan
will see to it that everything is mag
nificcnt iu the way of commcdations.
AN elegant table, delightful rooms,
varied amnsements and the ever-hub.
bling heu!thful waters are the solid and
lasting attractions which will rem.in
to bs enjoyed more TRANQUILITY utter tie
dazzling ball is over. The following
are the senior managers:
Hon. W. j. MngrAth. Gen. James
Conner, Col. T. Stobo Farrow, W. v.
Davies. Esq, Col. Jos. Gist. Gel.
Hon. J. p. Pool. DR.. J. Il. Darby. ca
Thos. Dodamead, Gov. B. F. Perr r
Maj. j. j. Mcclure. Gen. j. B. Ke
shaw, Gen. M..C Butler, Mai. J. u s.
Witherspoon, Gen. S. W. MoGowan.
Altogether the prospect of enjSy
ment in and around Spartanbnrg th
present week is quite appetizing.
Congressman Elliott announces hims
self as candidate for the Legislature
from Aiken County. He gives up an
actual salary of $4,000 d year in WASH
ington ior nominal salary of $500 d
year in South Carolina. Such disinI
teredncSs Is not rare.
PHGSIxiASA.- The most diff cult
ascent Getting UP subscription.
Iujun probabilities: "Mebbe sno ~
next week; mahbe heap damn hot"
Never despise humble service. Wh,A
large ships run aground, LITTLE boa
may pull them OF.
Caught in the act," Says an ex
change, "of c.ressipg her ankles. what
must BeccAcr have felt?" Why, ne1S
ankles, Of course.
Ii you ara a wise mau you will treat
the world as The moon treats it-show
only one side OF yourself, seldom show
yourself too much ut time, ard let
what you show bo calm, cool and
polished
list OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Meeting Richland Rifle Club.
Situation Wanted.
Meeting RichIand Volun. Rifle Club.
Indian Girl Cigar Store.
Meeting Eutaw Encnmpment.