Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-17
CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE.

CHARLESTON CORRESPONDENCE.
CHARLESTON March l3 1858.
The week commenced with I'll: Of sleet and snow,
giving US brisk embrace Of Oil Winter for few
days, during which Thermometsrs fell as low as
$40 This was decidedly Of the cold spells OF the
season. The charms of the braeing atmosphere We
have been enjoying still farther Heightened by
the welcome appearance of bright and genial sun
shine, and our promenades give enlivening evidence
that tho ladies are avuns themselves of the oppor-
tunity for out door recreations.
"Miller's Almanac" says we are to have Solar
Exhibition on Monday evening. in the shape OF IN
Annular Eclipse, visible East Of Mississippi and par
tial Tho sun will rise with small eclipse on Its
Southern limb which leaves it at 4s minutes after D.
The American Almanac 6xes the end of the perform
snce in this City ut ~ minutes after 3, IN the morn
ing Our Astronomers are Of course on the alert anu
will enlishten us with report Of the proceedings on
tho following day.
Professor Fowler the lecturer on Phrenology and
Physiology who has been entertaining our citizens for
short time commences course in Savannah on Mon
day evening.
Tho Bible Panorama, after successful career OF
patronage leaves US shortly for other engagements
Should it reach your town, you will find it well
worthy Of visit.
Tomorrow is appointed for the Conservation of
Bishop Lynch at the Cathedral. The ceremonies are
very imposing and will attract sp immense esnsre-
gation.
Our College commencement takes place ON the 3Oth
inst presume the usual Commencement Ball will
be among the entertainments of the week. Tho e1-
animation Of the Senior Class has been going during
the week just closing.
Prof. Stuecrath Assistant Editor and Agent OF
DeBow's Review, is visit to onr city, and has
been fortunate in receiving valuable TO the
list Of patrons Of that admirable work. You. are
aware that we have the honor Of claiming the gifted
and enterprising Editor Of the Review foruicr fell
low citizen and an Alumnu of the College of Charles
tom His remarkable success in this difficult underta-
king is due in large measure to the distinguished
ability and indonitabe industry which he has svneea
in its management, the able corps Of contributors
enlisted in its support and the faithful efforts OF afew
hearty co-operators whose friendshp and influence he
has succeeded in gaining and retaining by persever-
ing devotion to the interests Of his Journal 1t not
unlikely that your constituency will lie called upon in
course Of time to attest their appreciation Of the i'm
portance Of such work AS this edited aud published
by one of our own South Csroliuians.
Th. re-appoiptmept OF Hon. W. F. Culsoek, as Col
lector of this port has been confirmed by the Senate
There can be bu opinion N our mercanti!s COM
nunity as to the eutire accsptsbeness of this ap-
pontnent The general sentiment here is unfarora-
bic to the newly tangled doctrine Of rotation in Office
which WAS once attempted to be thrust upon our con-
seryatiye State and emphatic deatlblow has been
given to its farther inrOads by prompt recognition
Of the past valuable services Of nertorous iAcum-
bents. Among theae, our Collector is one who by
uniform courtesy, fidelity and dignity in the discharge
of the duties Of his responsible position, has richly
earned this euyiable distinction.
The Calopean and Polytechnic Societies OF the
Citadel Academy have published Mr.. Geo. S. Bryan's
tasteful aud classic Grafton before them on the
Character and Office Of the True Poet"
Invitations have been circulated far aud wide to our
most dstin sushed votares Of the pencil to attend
Convention Of Artists to bs held in this City Oh 2Uh
inst The present is very opportune period for such
gathering as our Art Association is about to open
fine Gallery Of Paintings Mt the Apprentices Library
Hail. and some interest appears to be awakened in
tie subject should fear, howeves, that hardly suf
cisnt notice has been given for general attendance
of the profession.
Hon. James L. Petisru has accepted tie invitation
to deliver the Anniversary Grafton in May next, be-
fore the South Carolina Historical Society.
Sales of Real Estate arc very slow, ana Ill Oh the
side of buyers. A three story brick house in GEN.
trail location with lot Of GjU0 square feet, sold
for s5,725-and another East Bay adjoining the
Mercury Office, for Sl5,1OU.
The Cotton market has been active On Wednes-
day and Thursday there heavy sales The
csipts Of the week amounted to 5G94 and the sales
1892 Bales at prices ranging from 10 to 123 cents
500 Bales Sea Island Cotton sold the following pri-
oss, viz: common and middling fne p to IS, very
fine Sc q IS cts Rice, market unsettled, sales So to
81, receipt, 3173 srces, neary all sold; Wheat
tilues very dull of sslo Flour, demand very liited,
81; q $St per barrel; Corn, supply very large, very
superior brought 81 and 6s cents; Hay, market de-
pressed, North River 80 q 30 cts Oats 5000 bushels
sold at Al cts, very limited supply on hand; Bacon,
Sides lOl g l04; Shoulders g 81; Hams scarce
and dull Butter (prime Goshsn) % @ 81; Lard
100 Bbs. Baltimore, brought 1Ui @ ii cts; Salt no
recent arrivals Is @ Is; Coffee, demand limited, R;o
91 q 11t Molasses, Cuba 10 @ 2l; Louisiana 80 @
SO, stock very light; Sugars, very brisk 200 Hhds.
Louisiana brought 81 to 81; Muscovsdo 7 @ 8; Cum
dies, Adamantine 90 q 80; Charleston Tnllow IA @
Is cts; Bagsing, Gunuy l3 @ Il; Rope @ 1Oc.;
Whiskry 20 q S6 Cts; Nails, Cut 4d to 20d 81 @ 81;
Stone Lime l Is @ 1 81. The Stock Market has
been somewhat enlivenod by few sales st Auction of
Insurance and Bank Stock. The Banks are checking
freely on New York at per cent premium for Sight
Checks. Tho New York Steamers ara taking cotton
On freight at in round bsgs. CLAUDE.
10 1t is rumored in Washington that tbs United
States Steamer Despatch which fitted out 10 great
haste at New York and sailed last week for un-
known destination, has gone to Pearl River, Miss to
look after the slsYers It is said that tho Now Orleans
Deas statements about the saverade are pronounced
in Washington "Superb hoax"
Gs- The Orangsburg SouthrOn has been revived
under the Editorial control Of A. g. salley, Esq.