The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1875-02-10
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M.ssrs. d. Crawford Il Sons inform
planters OF the different kinds of guano
for which they are agents. The ecu
reku" is something new in this lati-
tude.
While on the way to the fire, last
night, the long arms of Congaree
struck against the doorway of the
Pollock House, smashed the glass, tore
the door from its hinges, broke off the
arms and came near demolishine Mike.
The burning of small building. be-
longing to Mr.. Frazee, located in tue
neighborhood of the garrison grounds.
caused an alarm Of fire to be sounded,
last night. about half-past 9 o'clock.
The fremen with their machines we're
ont promptly.
The revised edition Of tie History
Of the South Carolina College" by the
late DR.. Macmillan La Borde, has been
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DEATH OF Mrs. JANIS CASEY. This
aged lady. who has resided in the old
revolutionary house at CRANKY for
many years. departed this life on Sun
day last, at the ripe age OF seventy
eight. She was highly respected aud
venerated by all who kuew her. She
bad been in feeble health for many
months. and her death was not uu-
looked for.
The RURAL CAnoLINIAN-Thi va
liable monthly for February has come
promptly to haud. 1t contains valua.
bic contributions from the pens of
Rev. G. W. Howard, Col. D. Wyatt
Aiken. Gen. johnson Hagood, DR.. A.
b. Rose. Mr.. Robert Chisolm, Mr.. II.
w. Ruveuol and other we'll known
writer's. The scionce aud practice of
agriculture may be rroftabIy studied
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qairements Of this noble pursuit, be-
ing in form and substance. il fullness
and variety OF matter, taste and ar
rangement. the peer OF any agricuitu-
ral magazine in this country.
STEREoPTIooS OR SOLAR Views
AROUND THB WoRLD.-One OF the
most pleasing entertainments ever
witnessed in this city will be given at
Parker's Hall, this evening. Professor
W. A. Smith, Of New York, comes
highly recommended by the press and
pulpit Of the North where he has
travelled This in mot n damoralizipo