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THE DAILY Daily Paper $10 a Year "Let our Just Censure PHOIIX. Attend the True Event." Tri-Weekly $7 a Year. BY JULIAN A. SELBY. COLUMBIA, S. C., FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 16, 1866. VOLUME I-NO. 27|f? THE FHONIX, PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEELY, TH1 GLEANS EVRRY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY JULIAN A. SELBY. STATE PRINTER. TERMS-m ADVANCE. SUBSCRIPTION. Daily Paper, six months.$5 00 Tri-Weeklv, " " .3 50 Weekly, " " .2 00 ADVERTISEMENTS Inserted at 75 cents per square for the first insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent.. Weekly 75 cents each insertion. *s~ Special notices 10 cents a line. AGENTS. Thomas P. Slider, Charleston. H. L. Darr, Sumter. 8. P. Kinard, Newberry. Samuel Drouthitt, Greenville C. H. Wm. Moore, Abbeville C. H. Julius Poppe, Anderson C. H. , j London Letter. We extract the following paragraph from the London correspondence of the Bichmond Times: In the first part of this week, the European public was looking with unusual interest to hear what the Emperor of the French would say at the opening of the French Legisla? ture, on the Mexican question, the refusal of the United States Govern? ment to recognize Maximilian, "even if the French troops should be with? drawn from Mexico," having led some to believe that some very important announcement would be made. by Louis Napoleon. "Well, the "Spiry nx of the Tuilleries" has spoken, and what does it amount to? In cautious phrases, the Emperor speaks sen? tences which remind us of one of Oliver Goldsmith's political maxims, "The use of language is to conceal our*thoughts, " (a sentence sometimes erroneously credited to Talleyrand,) and forthwith the elaborate leaders of the London press, from the wea? thercock Times down to the saintly Star, explain the words in their own way, and come to diametrically oppo? site conclusions. We then leam from the same journals that the Emperor has, in hot haste, despatched arnen voy to the Court of Maximilian, on a secret mission, which was of so much delicacy that it was not to be com? mitted to paper. The envoy was not even to have any credentials to show that the Emperor had sent him, but to go at once to the newly-made Mexican Emperor, and to make known to him viva voce the wishes of Napoleon the Third. One or two things, at any rate, seem to be clear enough from the Emperor's speech i. e., he regards the Mexican Empire as "un fait accompli," and that he does not mean, at present, to tell the world what he will do in case his pet scheme for the revival of the fortunes of the Latin race in the Western He? misphere should be disturbed by Bro? ther Jonathan's legions. In connec? tion with thia Mexican question, the extravagant claims of a certain section of the American press have recently afforded subjects of discussion for English newspaper writers, and the message of the Governor of Ohio, 3noted in the Bichmond Times, of lie 2d instant, is cited with approba? tion, as embodying the most reasona? ble view of the matter. These writers also quote the speech of Calhoun, de? livered in the United States Senate, on the 15th of May, 1848, in opposi? tion of the views of the modem poli? tical fanatics on this subject. President Johnson has been win? ning golden opinions from nearly all classes of English politicians, since his first mishap on the day of his in? auguration, and it is a matter of no little amusement, to men who have a memory, to read the words of com? mendation which some of the aristo? cratic British papers use concerning one who was once reviled by them as "the drunken tailor of Tennessee." It is now a matter of admiration with them that one of the Southern "mean whites" should be able to write such State papers and apply himself to the herculean task of re? construction" with such decided ability. And they ask if American affairs are so well managed by men of this class, what would the country be if it were governed by its best men? I hope President Johnson will not allow his administration, which has thus far been characterized by so much humanity and common sense, to be forever disgraced, as it will be before the roost thoughtful men of England, of Europe and the world, if through the intimidation of North? ern radicals he should suffer himself to swerve from that lenient policy to the late Confederates, which he has thus far pursued, and especially if he should countenance harsh measures k towards that illustrious but unfortu jate gentleman who, while conduct K the affairs of the Confederacy, the admiration of the whole ci vi 1 kworld. j? are 580 political prisoners at MEXICO.-President Johnson is re? ported to be far from satisfied with the recent ambiguous expressions of the French Emperor relative to the evacuation of Mexico, and it is ex? pected that he will shortly submit a statement of fact regarding Mexican affairs to Congress, and suggest to j the members appropriate legislation. At all events, the President's deter? mination never to recognize Maxi? milian's Government may be regard? ed ns unalterable. It is also reported in Washington that a military com? mission will in a few days proceed thence to the Rio Grande to investi? gate the circumstances connected with the late capture of Bagdad. Present Juarez was still at El Paso on the 17th of January, and had not up to that time been molested there by the imperialists, as we are inform? ed by official advices received in Washington. He was much pleased with President Johnson's message, and especially that portion of it re? ferring to Mexico. The Governor of Coahuila has expressed his approval of the extension of Juarez's term of office.-New York Herald. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN IRELAND. -The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Chasel has just addressed a letter to one of the Roman Catholic members of Parliament, in which, referring to the suggested t endownment of his church, he affirms his determination to support the voluntary system and that alone. He would, he says, op? pose anv measure that would make the Roman Catholic 'bishops and priests in Ireland stipendiaries of the State in any degree whatever. Dr. Leary states states his belief that by this declaration he expresses the sen? timents of the bishops and priests of his church in Ireland. I THE HEALTH OF PRESIDENT JOHN? SON.-The editor of tl "louisville Journal, alluding to a rv. t inter? view with the President, ?: We expected to find tho Presiden c weary, and worn, and haggard. Never were we sg much mistaken. He was in the finest and most vigorous health, his face as fresh as in its earliest man? hood. It would have been evident to any one, seeing as we saw him, that he was a firm, resolute, self-poised man, confident, but not vainly, nor arrogantly confident on his own strength. His will is like his frame, that is of iron. The Indianapolis Herald has the following paragraph: The Republi? cans say John Brown's soul is march? ing on. We think, in this, they are correct. The terrible prevalence of theft, robbery, violence and murder indicate most clearly that John Brown's soul is about; yes, that old John Brown's soul is marching on. There can be little doubt of it. Bank of Hamborg, S. C. ACONVENTION of the Stockholders of this Bank is called to meet at their Batd?ng House, in this place, on WEDNES? DAY, tho 28th ot' February next. Attendance, either in pe'rson or by proxy, is earnestly requested, as matters of great importance will bo presented for their con? sideration. J. W. STOKES, President. Haniburg, s. c., January 23, 1866. Jan 27_Imo MURE YOU LIVES. APOLICY OF LIFE INSURANCE IS THE CHEAPEST AND SAFEST MODE of making a certain provision for one's familv. B?NJAMIN FRANKLIN: Nothing is so uncertain as life. No provision is perfect that is contingent I upon the duration of your life, tvhich is not immediate. Thc only IMMEDIATE provision is that provided by LIFE INSURANCE. It provides a SECURITY to tho family of every man engaged in business. It is a species of property that costs nothing but the premiums; it requires no repairs, has no taxes, calls for no outlays, and its conditions do not change. Call on H. E. NICHOLS, Agent for the following OLD, RELIABLE and POPU? LAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIED: ??T.VA, OF HARTFORD, CONfN., Assets $2,000,000. f GLOBE, OF NEW YORK, Assets, nearly .$2,000,000. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL, OF RA? LEIGH, Assets, nearly $1,000,000. CORNER OP WASHINGTON AND AS? SEMBLY STREETS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Jan 183m_ H. E. NICHOLS, GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT, Corner oj Asaemtdy and Washington St s,, Oolu Ttrt |piay S. O. REPRESENTS a number of the best both Northern and Southern-compa? nies, possessing an aggregate capital of over ) $23,000,000. LIFE, FIRE, MARINE, INLAND AND ACCIDEN? TAL RISKS taken in equi? table terms, and aW losses promptly paid. \ jgST* Policies made parable in Gold or Currency."!? Headquarters 1st Sub-District, DISTRICT WESTERN S. C., e COLUMBIA, S. C., February 13, 1866. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1. ALL citizens, white and colored, in this Sub-District, comprising the separate Districts of FAIRFIELD, NEWBEBBY, EDGE FIELD, LEXINGTON and RICHLAND, are here? by strictly prohibited from carrying fire? arms or deadly weapons of any kind, openly or concealed, upon their persons. Any persons violating this order will sub? ject themselves to punishment by cither fine or imprisonment, or both, losing their claims t die weapons thus carried in de? fiance of orders and law. Urited States soldiers will be governed by ihe same order, except when in the dis? charge of their duty. Officers of this commend and soldiers on duty aro hereby authorized and instructed to arrest and disarmanypartiesdiscovered violating this order. By order of LIEUT. COL. NAT. HAUGHTON. GEO. W. IDEN, Lieut. And A. A. A. G. Feb 14_3 Public Notice. BUSINESS requiring me to bo absent^, from this city and State for some time to come, I hereby givo notice that during such absence and until notice to the con? trary, I have appointed LEVIN & PEIX* OTTO my attorneys in fact. Jan 26 fimo MOSES LILIENTHAL. W W. BOYCE ? (Late of South Carolina,) ATTORNEY AT LAW, WILL PRACTICE IN THE Supreme Court and Court of Claims. Office Nc. 252 F St.. bet. 13th and lUh Sts., Dec 27 WASHINGTON. D. C. tuf6mo COMMISSION, STORING" AND FOHWAftPtNG AGENCY, HAVING a largo STORE and WARE? HOUSE convenient to the South Carolina, Greenville and Columbia Rail? road Depots, I am prepared to receive and forward! store or sell, on commission, COTTON, COUNTRY PRODUCE and MERCHANDIZE generally. Anything consigned to my care, with instructions, will receive my own personal and prompt attention. J. L. LUMSDEN, Corner Lady and Assembly streets, Jan 14 t Near Post Office,"Columbia. Gen. Sup'ts Office, Ck & S. C. H. R., COLUMBIA, S. C., FEBRUARY 12, 1866. rjTHIS Road is now completed to Ridge _L way, and Passenger and Freight Trains running as below: Leave Charlotte (on arrival of tho North Carolina train) at.10.00 p. m. Arrive at Ridgeway at. 6.00 " Leave Ridgeway at.5.45 a. m.*j Arrive at Charlotte at.2.50 p. m. Feb 14 JAS. ANDERSON, Sup't. Greenville and Columbia Railroad. GEN'L 8UPERINTENDTS OFFICE, COLUMBIA, January 28,1866. ON and after WEDNESDAY next, the 31st inst., tho Passenger Trains wiU run daily (Sundays excepted) as follows: Leave Columbia at.!. 6.00 a. m. " Alston at.11.00 " " Newberry at.12.50 p. m. Arrive at Abbeville at. 6.00 " " at Anderson at.8.10 " " at Greenville at.9.00 " Leave Greenville at. 4.30 a. m. " Anderson at.5.30 " " Abbeville at. 7.45 " " Newb ?vry at. 1.10 p. m. Arrive at Al ion at.2.55 " " at Columbia at. 8.00 " There will be about seven miles of stag? ing still between Freshley's and Alston. Passengers will be furnished with tickets through, including the road, stage and ferry. 60 pounds baggage only allowed on stage to one seat. J. B. LASSALLE. Jan 28 General Superintendent. Schedule over South Carolina R. R. GENERAL SUP'TS OFFICE, CHARLESTON, January 18,1866. LEAVE Charleston at.6.00 a. m. Arrive at Columbia..4.25 p. m. Leave Columbia at. .6.00 a. m. Arrive at Charlestom.. .4.15 P" lu Jan ia ja. T. PEAKE, Gen. Sup. South Carolina Railroad Company, GEN. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, CHARLESTON, January 16,1866. ON and after this date, Passenger and Freight Trains will run on the Augusta Branch to Graham's, as follows: Leave Charleston.6.00 a. m. Arrive at Graham's.1.80 p. m. Leave Graham's.9.10 a. m. Arrive at Charleston.4.15 p. m. Jan 17_H. T. PEAKE. Gen. Sup. THROUGH ROUTE NORTH, VIA CHARLOTTE AND GREENS? BORO, N. C.. AND DANVILLE AND RICHMOND, VA. STAGES leave Columbia, S. C.. daily, connecting with Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad: Arrive at Charlotte, N. C. 2.30 p. m. Leave Charlotte.3.00 p. m. Arrive at Greensboro, N. C.. .10.00 p. m. Leave Greensboro.-10.20 p. m. Arrive at Richmond, Va. 3. J 5 p. m. the following day, connecting with evening trains for Washington and all the North? ern cities. Close connections made, and no delay on this route. Nearest and best route North. J. FITZ JAMES. Agent Jan 23 3mo R. D. A P. Railroads. Engine, etc., for Sale. AFIVE-HORSE ENGINE, in running order, with pullers, etc., for sale low. Apply at this office. Dec 12 THE AM Hay and Go [ ABE NOW ] TO COMPRESS COTTON FOR TI fvVVTT\ BY this system of compressing, the WigHgcentage in freight, and preventing los ??^?to tho seller a higher price. Orders South Carolina Railroad Depot, Columbia, S. Agency ror H?Z??O POWDER ! THE subscriber is just receiving into store, and can supply, all kinds of POWDER from tho above named popular Factory-in whole, half and quarter kegs, and in cans and canisters of cverv size and quality, at GREATLY REDUCED* PRICES. To merchants and others buying to sell again, a further liberal discount will bo made. He has also in store a general assort? ment of HARDWARE:, SHOES ai?a HATS, GROCERIES, Embracing almost eve*, diing wanted for House, Kitchen or Plantation use; and is constantly receiving fresh additions to his stock. All of which will be sold at tho Very Lowest Prices for Cash. Give him a call, at Nos. 5 and 6 Bryce's Range, Columbia, S. C. Feb 14 Imo*_ROBERT BRYCE. PALMETTO IRON WORKS, COLUMBIA, 8. C. HAVING rebuilt a part of our shop, we are again ""^y^Sfitp? i ^prepared to resume buai jjlrfi?j^ViaKjj^iie??s in all of its various ^5a3ag"~g33W>branchea -repairing En? gines, Grist and Saw Mills refitted; allkinds of Brass and Iron Casting. Mr. G. A. SHIELDS will be found at the Works, ready to attend to all calls. We hope to merit a share of thc public patronage. For Sale. .40,00S. U>8. BAR IRON, suitablo for plan? tation purposes. 3,000 lbs. best CAST STEEL. 200 Cast Steel AXES, made hero. 100 Steel HOES, assorted. Planters will do weh to call and examino our Iron. WM. GLAZE & CO. Feb 14:_Imo BROWN & SGIIIRMER, Commission Merchants, COLUMBIA, S. C. OFFICE South side Gervais street, near Assembly. Jan 25 Imo A CARD. TO tho- physicians and citizens of Co? lumbia. I would respectfully inform you that 1 have taken charge of the DRUG DEPARTMENT, ir. the store of Mr. Hardy Solomon, Assembly Street, where he will keep constantly on hand a FRESH AND LARGE SUPPLY OF DRUGS AND ME? DICINES. I will give my strict attontion to the PREPARATION OF PRESCRIPTIONS at all hours of night and day. My long experience in the drug business in this city is a sufficient guarantee. Respectfully, E. M. ZEALY, Druggist*, At Hardy Solomon's, first store on Assem? bly Street, West side. Jan 17 lm LUDWIG & KEATINGE, ENGRAVERS & LITHOGRAPHERS, CORNER NINTH AND BROAD STS., HlcTi m pud., Va. Jan 30 3mo unu 'iMILLER: FACTORS, SHIPPERS AND COttMIS'N MEBCHANT$t OFFICE IN COTTON TOWN, COl^TWnBIA, ?. CJ. WILL store or attend to the forwarding of COTTON, PRODUCE, FURNI? TURE and GOODS entrusted to their care. WUl also sell HORSES, MULES, CAT? TLE, &c. We pledge ourselves to use every endea? vor to promote tho welfare of those who mav favor us with their patronage. J. M. CRAWFORD. L. P. MILLER. ?ST Charleston Neirs, Newberry Herald, Winnshoro News. Chester Standard, Abbe? ville Banner, Anderson bUelltgencer and Greenville Mountaineer will publish two weeks, and forward hills. Dec 30 LEVIN & PEIXOTTO, GENERAL AUCTIONEERS AND COM? MISSION AGENTS, COLUMBIA, S. C. Corner Assembly and Plain Streets. OFFER their services to dispose off or purchase PRODUCE, REAL ESTATE or PERSONAL PROPERTY of any and every kind, and from their general know? ledge of business hope to merit a share of public patronage. JACOB LEVIN, Late Book-keeper Exchange Bank. D. C. PEIXOTTO. Formerly associated with F. Lance. Jan 13_ Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c. AGENERAL assortment of tho above, together with afuUstockof BRUSHES of every variety. In store and for sale cheap for cash by DIAL * POPE. ERICAN luton Press PREPARED USSPORTATIOX OR STORAGE. re is a saving to thc shipper of a por. ^ . , is by wear and tear, beside 8ccuringb'????y taken nt tho Press, adjoining thob?oS?B C. Jan 27 Imo? Yalnable and Extensive Water Power in the City of Columbia for Sale. Ordered by the Legislature of South Caro? lina. THE undersigned Commissioners, ap? pointed by tho General Assembly of South Carolina, at its lato session, will receive bids for the valuable WATER POWER known as thc COLUMBIA CANAL, until the first day of April next. The Canal is eight thousand six hundred and fifty-four yards long, and the average fall for thc first three milos is fourteen feet, commencing at ten feet at Upper street, in Columbia, and attaining nineteen feet one inch at Bridgo street; the remaining two miles, from Bridge street to its mouth, commences at nineteen feet ten inches, and attains a fall of twenty-five feet. Fine building sites exist between the canal and river, giving complete protection to build? ings and machinery from freshets. Tho State, through the undersigned, will con? vey thc canal and all its appurtenances, together with the right of wav for sixty feet on each side of thc centre of thc canal to the purchaser. Compensation to the adjacent land owners for the right of way, to be made by the purchaser, on the same just and equitable terms that the right of way was conveyed to the Greenville and Columbia Railroad Company, by Act of 15th December, 1845. This pow er has been accurately surveyed by Prof. John LeContc, of the South Caro? lina University; his report, together with the Act of the.General Assembly and this advertisement, has been printed, and may bo obtained by addressing Jas. G. Gibbes, Esq., Mayor of Columbia. Prof. LeConte estimates that by doubling tho original capacity of the canal, as re? quired by the Act, that tho power secured to Bridgo street, willie 355 horse-power, the average head being fourteen feet; and from Bridge street to its mouth 532 horse? power, with an average head of twenty-one feet, and a current of one foot per second. With a current of two foot per second, thc powers would be 710 and 1,064 horse-power and if the machinery is not rmi at night, tho power may be doubled by accumulat? ing water in reservoirs. "As the supply of water," says Prof. LeConte, "which may bc turned from thc river into thc canal at its head, is almost unlimited, tho canal can bo enlarged to ac extent commensurate with tho demand foi water power. If desired, it may be made to supply water to tho extent of 5,000horse? power or more. In fact, by very simple arrangements, one-third or one-half, oi even more, of tho whole water in Broad River, might be turned into such an en? larged canal." This water power is literally within the city of Columbia. The city is now supplied by railroads penetrating nearly every Dis? trict in the State, furnishing the produc? tions of cotton, rice, wheat, beef and pro? visions, with lit tie expense 11 this important point. The city of Columbia is supplied with gas and good water, the climate is salubrious and healthy, being above the miasmatic region, and invites, for pleasant settlement and society merchants, artisans, mecha? nics, manufacturers and persons of for? tune and leisure. The property will be sold on the following conditions, to wit: 1st. The purchase! shall, within two years from the date o: conveyance, complete the widening and deepening of said canal to at least twice it; origininal capacity. (Its original cap; ;tj was fifteen feet wide at top, eight feet a< bottom and four feet in depth; to doubh it according to Prof. LeContc's report, i will require the removal of 36,107 cubh yards of earth, and 3,200 cubic yards o stone to Bridge street, and from Bridgi street to its mouth 22,176 cubic vards o earth-no stone to be removed. ) That th samo shall always be kept open for boatinj purposes, free of charges, to where it i now used. (This will not interfere at al with the water power for driving machine ry, as boats only descend as far as the firs lock, near Upper street.) That the water shall not become stag nant, and that it shall not be used forothe than hydraulic purposes. That one-third of the sum bid shall b paid within thirtj days after notice of ac ceptance of bid; one-third at the expir?t io of six months therefrom, and the remair ing third at tho expiration of twelv months. Titles delivered on payment c first instalment, and that the titlo herei proposed to bo conveyed shall revert to th State, on default being made of any of th foregoing conditions, including paymer of all the purchase money. This water power with its location, in tli judgment of the Commissioners, is ui equaled by any in the State of South Can lina, and not surpassed by any in tl Southern country. Parties sending bids wUl please furnie the Commissioners with references as t the ability promptly to make good tl same. Allth^ communications may be address< to the andersigned at Columbia, S. C. JAMES L. ORR, Governor, Wik* D. PORTER, Lieut en ant-Governor. JAMES G. GIBBES, Mayor of Columbia. Columbia, S. C., January 23, 1866. Feb 13_ Brass and Coppei THE highest prices paid for old BRAS COPPER, LEAD and ZINC, at ROBERT MCDOUGALL'S, Corner of Gadsden and Washington sts Orders for every description of BRA CASTINGS filled with neatness and c spatch. Jan 2', SILL?NG OFF AT ReducedPrices TO MAKE ROOM FOR SP&JNG & SUMMEH STOCK. J.1MIRM. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OTAXJUtS IX Dry Goods, CLOTHING GROCERIES, OFFER THEIR Large & Well-selected Stock AT SEDUCED 3P3&ICE8 ! CONSISTING OF: AGOOD assortment of PRINTS, of ail colors and qualities. DELAINES, POPLINS. French and English MERINO. Black and Colored ALPACA. DEBEGE, LINDSEY8. Opera. White and Red All-wool and Cot? ton FLANNEL. GINGHAM, JACONET, SWISS MUSLIN. JEANS, CAMBRICS, PAPER CAMBRICS. Bleached and Unbleached HOMESPUN. Linen and Cotton SHEETING. PILLOW-CASING, TICKING. SHAWLS, LADIES' CLOAKS. HATS and BONNETS, tr'med and unt'd. BONNET FRAMES, RIBBONS. FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RUCHES. BUGLE and other Fancy Dress and Cloak Trimmings. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery. Cuffs, Collars, Hair Nets. Breakfast Shawls, Sontags. Hoop and Balmoral Skirts, Corsets. Teils, Coate's and Clark's Spool Cotton. ALSO, A FULL LINE OF GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS ! CONSISTING ot: Over, Business and Black Frock COATS. PANTS and VESTS of all qualities. White Linen and Woolen O VER-SHTRTS. Shaker, Merino, Woolen and Cotton UNDER-SHIRTS and DRAWERS. Socks, Suspenders-Collars, Wristbands. Neck-Ties, Pocket Handkerchiefs. Hats and Caps. Fine Pegged and Sewed Boots, Gaiters and Shoes. Together with a largs and well-selected stock of Plain and Fancy Orooerie?, FLOUR, BACONjCHEESE, BUTTER. LARD, TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR. Whole and Ground Spices, Candles. Fancy and Common Soaps. Soda, Indigo, Copperas, Blue Stone. Madder and Logwood. Plain and Fancy Crackers. Herrings and Mackerel, by the barrel half barrel and kit. Sweet Oil, Yeast PowderB. Carbonate of Soda, Concentrated Lys. Fancy and Plain Candies. Sugar and Fancy Toys, Sardines. Kerosene Od. Cotton and Wool Cards. Pocket and Table Cutlery, Scissors. Tobacco and Segars. Together with a large assortment of goods usually kept, and too numerous to mention. ? ALSO, ON HAND, A large stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, SPECTACLES, Ac. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry repaired. Old GOLD and SILVER bought. New and second-hand WATCHES bought. AGENTS FOB KALB'S PATENT LIMBS. HARTMAN'S PATENT ELASTIC CRUTCH. And FAIRBANKS SCALES. j Assembly Street, j BETWEEN PLAIN * WASHINGTON j COLUMBIA. S.C. ! Jan 4 '