The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-03-26
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.4 SSS'SA AUA aApo oPPotus0uf1s H
Moore, of Aiken. d Notary Public. &
.CAsHwill be,the rule at the PHGsi4
Office hereafter.
The origin OF Easter eggs has been
traced to hens.
Day and night will now be of equal
length for weak.
Poultry improprieties are perpetrated
persistently within the precincts of this
partially patrolled city.
The PHGN1x job Office is complete in
every respect. and cards. posters, pro-
grammes, bill-heads, etc., are turned
out With slao1isy.
Why should we suppose that Ditson
u Co. lost but little cash by the burning
OF their establishments Because they
dealt principally in notes on sharps and
flats.
The man who imagined himself wise
because he detected some typographical
errors in a newspaper, has gone East
ward to get perpendicular view OF the
rainbow.
4Special Deputy Collector Charles A.
Dlrling has departed for Spartanburg
and Union Counties. to look after the
violators, if any there be, of the inter-
nal revenue laws.
The Columbia Dramatic Association
performed to rather slim house, last
night; but, nothing daunted, the mem
bers "acted we'll their parts" They
deserve to be encouraged.
Persons indebted to the PHOENIX Office
arc earnestly requested to call and settle
at once. There is large amount due
tho greater portion in small sums. The
Indebtedness must be liquidated, or We
shall resort to extreme measures.
We frequently hear people talk Of
"going to the root OF the matter" who
never had hoe in their hands in their
lives. They mean some other root be-
sides ''yarbs," no doubt. Perhaps
''root, pig. or die"
james Kabb and Frank Rabb, who
were convicted at the November .erm of
the General Sessions, in Anderson, OF
arson-burning Rsnkin's Mills-and
sentenced to ten years servitude in the
penitentiary, have been pardoned by the
Governor.
We would call attention to the extra
ordinary inducements offered to plant
ers by the agents of Wilcox. Gibbs &
Co., who propose 10 receive middling
option, at seventeen cents, in payment
OF the bills. This is q chance for planters
which they should embrace. We are in
formed that parties who have already
purchased will be allowed the same op-
ton.
We are informed that the final e1-
animation for the scholarships for the
University will take place on the 3lst
inst, at which time those who have
been examined and approved in the
Counties will present themselves for
Gnal examination. In case there has
been no examinations in any of the
Counties, any persons may present
themselves, having the proper qualifca-
tious.
Mr. w. A. Reokling, a skillful photo
grapher, who has been following the
business in Rome, Ga.. for several years,
is preparing to return to Columbia his
old home. AS soon as the necessary
arrangements Gun be completed. he will
open q gallery on Richardson street.
We have seen several specimens of his
work, such as the Berlin" and the
"Mezzotint," which aro superb. Mr..
Reck!ing is an energetic and enthusias-
tic artist.
The corporators and stockholders OF
the Spartaiburg and Asheville Railroad
Company did good days work yestcr-
day. The proceedings were entirely
harmonious. The selection of Mr..
Momminger, as President, and of
strong Board OF Directors, will give
confidence and attract interest to the
enterprise. We congratulate tho coun.
try upon the frightening prospects of
this important line of railway. It's nd
vantages are undisputed. Now lot it be