The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-11-28
The CrTY TAXES. As there has been

The CrTY TAXES. there has been
considerable amount OF discussion and
complaint as to the proposed increase
in city taxation. Clerk Jones has
furnished US the following general no.
count of the Indebtedness of the oity
OF Columbia, November l. 1874. which
shows that even with the inoreaae, the
necessary expenses cannot be met,
although, as he says. many OF the
salaries and other expenses have been
reduced. The tax to pay interest
should have read 81 40, instead Of
81 SO:
Unpaid appropriations OF
1914 ......... ..... &44 726 81
Interest on city notes out
standing testimated) 80. 4,53O 90
Bllls payable outstanding. 1856 18
Water contract (past due) $1,000 90
sl4O.772 rs
year 1875. 36 413 OO
s177.1 1876 rs
Unpaid licenses
1874 estimat-
ed d............. ~ 600
Unpaid tuxes of
lS73-74. estimat-
81 1900
l per cent. tax for
1875. estimated. $4,000
itceuse tax. &C.,
for 1875. estimat-
ed ......... 10000
$4,000
Deficiency to bs provided
for in 1876, .......... f. sG5. 1876 rs
The special interest ac.
count stands:
Unpaid interest
due to July.
1914 S52, TAG 80
Interest to ac-
crue in 1875. 37,423 90
S3O.1G9 so
Estimated pro-
ceeds tax of
40 per cent $4,000 90
Deficiency to be provided
Tor III 1876 6............ 20, 100 so
Total deficiency for 1876. $50. 1865 rs
By card ia another column, it will
be seen that meeting Of tho Tax
Union und citizens generally is called
for Monday next, to take action relative
tn city taxes
THE HOLMAN OrERA TRoUrE An
advertisement in another column com.
municutes the pleasing fact TINT the
HOLMAN English Opera Troupe will
give two of their charming perform
nnces in PArker's Hall. on Monday and |
Tuesday evenings next. The Atlanta
Sun thus speaks OF them:
"For the FIRST time since the theatri-
cal season orened, we find ourselves
able to give hearty praise to a perform.
snce at DeGive's Opera House. Last
evening, the Holman Opera Troupe
appeared in the Bohemian Girl, be-
fore large audience. Miss Sallis Hol.
man made a charming Airline. but she
is better fitted for opera doufe than for
this role She has a clear, sweet voice.
powerful and we'll. trained, and ia al.
together charming singar. and an ex.
ceilent little actress Mr.. Brandisi, in
'Thaddeus. was also good. His voice
is notably fine ono. Mr.. Ryse, as
Count Arnheim, and Mr.. Holman, as
Devilshoof. were both worthy of
praise. The chorus was well-trained.
and sang acceptubly. In the trio be-
tween Ihaddeus, Airline and Devils
hoof. the audience manifested their !
satisfaction by an enthusiastic encore.
We have not time to criticise tho pcr
formance in detail, but will content
ourseIf with saying that the music was
faithfully rendered throughout, and
that the singing was oil that could be
desired. The troupe is really supe-
rlor one, and merits crowded house
each night it performs here.
Judging from what We saw last
night. We are of opinion that in opera
bonfs it exoels. and we are glad that
to night it will give The Grand
Duchess.' Miss SaIIie Holman, in the
title role. cannot fail to create furore
of enthusiasm. She is dashipg ac.
tress, and eparkles all over with viva.