The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-11-04
News Summary.

terrible blow along this coast confined in |
breadth to anarrow strip, and that vessels to the
eastward of the Gulf stream have escaped its |
effects. Tho British bark Sarah Payson, from |
Cardiff (Wales), arrived here yesterday with a
cargo Of railroad iron, after passage Of ftyfour
dsys. On the 22d, Esd and oath October, she was
near Abaco, Bahamas, and while she experienced
strong rain squalls and heavy sea, the weather
Was not very bad, and the wind was moderate
from tho southeast. The Sarah Payson experience
ed moderate weather most Of the voyage, which
fact will probably explain the lengthened time
that somc vessels now due here from Europe, have
been on their passage.
In Korshaw, Sumter, Fairfield, and numerous
other Districts Of this State, we learn that volun-
teer companies have been organized under the
proclamation Of Governor PERRY.
The Convention Of this State having ordered the
establishment Of District Courts in each District of
tho State for the purpose Of administering justice
more speedily, and for the trial of all civil cases
wherein ono or both parties persons Of color,
and OF all criminal cases wherein the accused is a
person OF color, it is matter of the first impor-
tance that this court should be properly organ
lied and its jurisdiction thoroughly considered.
The subject is examined and many valuable sug-
gestionB made by 'Justicc" in our columns this
morning.
The comments Of two Of the London journals on
the correspondence between Lord RUSSELL and
MIR. ADAMS, in reference to the indemnity for the
acts Of spolaton on American commerce commit
ted by the alabama and Shenandoah, is published
in another part of this journal. AS presenting the
views of portion of the English press on a sub
ject which promises to be Of great public import
ance, it will be read with interest by our readers.
The letter of orr special correspondent, from
Columbia, deserves reading, as correct and clear
report Of the Legislative proceedings on the I'd
inst. The following the various subjects IN
der discussion: motion to elect an Associate JUS
tice Of the Court of Appeals; motion to elect
Chancellor; the charters Of the Emore and CAL
houn Insurance Companies; petition for O di-
Vorce; bill in regard to lost records; motion to
reorganize the militia; a motion to cover the new
State House; bill to create the Office Of superin-
tendent Of Free Schools; bill in reference to con-
fessions Of Judgment; bill in relation to plead
ings; the removal of negro troops; and motion
by Col. WAGNER to adjourn. This last caused n
lengthy and interesting debate, and brought forth
remarks from some Of the best speakers in the
House.
Tho report of the Hon. W. d, TREscor, Execu-
tive Agent to Governor PERRY, stating the result
Of his negotiations with the President and Gen.
Howard, will be read with deep interest by evory
citizen of the State. According to his report, all
lands will be speedily restored to their owners but
those which have been sold under the Tax Act of
Juno, 1862, and it's amendment of February G.
1868; and, in reference to these last, he observes
that tho questions involved wero of 30 grave and
complicated character, that immediate relief was
scarcely to be expected; but he docs not think
that the legislation under which this property has
been sold can be sustained. He has applied for
list Of oil property so sold, which will be published
Hn ILL.
terested to consult with him without delay. There
is to be further sale of such property on tho 9th
OF December next, and parties who own lands on
tho islands near Beaufort should immediately look
after their interests. Mr.. TREscor speaks in high
terms OF President JOHNSON, and observes thnt
hls policy has saved us from destruction that
would have been as rapid as it was ruthless. Gen
HOWARD is also highly praised.
Our neighbors of Wilmington, N. c., we are
gratlhed to notice, are enjoying O. full share of
prosperity, as will appear by the following from
the Herald Of the 1st inst:
There we're in this port last evening four steam
ers bound for New York, and probably half o doz-
morning with every pound Of freight she can pos
sibly carry over the bar. The Commander follows
her TINS evening" similarly loaded to her utmost
can I'LL up, and the Twilight, which arrived last
evening, will probably get away on her regular
SaiihB d8y-SatnfdaY.
These steamers will hardly make IN appreciable
ammunition in the freight now here waiting ship
ment North, while the railroads are bripSipg In
cotton and naval stores much moro rapidiy than
tney can be taken away. Under this great rush
OF business, frelghts have advanced to nearly dom
PIE the rates that have prevaiied throughout Tho
1ail. shlppers beg the privilege Of sending their
cot!on Forward at one cent per pound, and their
rosln az seVcnty-fve cents and dollar per barrel
The Mississippi River is giving Chicago @ good
deal OF trouble. While that old ditch WAS in the
bands OF the Confederates, Chicago got the trade
OF tho West, no matter what the railroads CHARGED
Tor transportation; but since it WAS restored to
the Jurisdiction Of the flag, and since steamboat
accommodation has been largely increased. Chi
cago secs many a bushol OF grain ken down
stfeam which she hoped would come across the
country TO her warehouses; She now calls upon
Inc fallfoaas to reduce their rates, because -four
10 taken from st. Louis to New York and Boston
for $12o per BARREL while it costs 81 10 to take It
from Chicago to these cities. But the river com-
petition 10 not yet what it will be, and freiebts Inv
water will be much lower than now. What then
can tho railroads do to save to Chicago all that
she coyets2
hon. CALEB CUSHING has left for England ON n
special legal mission connected with the State De-
partment. Thus far his business is kept conf.
dehtiai but it is very clearly surmsed that it has
reverence to an adjudication Of the claim for dam
ases maae by this Government on Grent Britain
1or depredatons of the alabama On American com
noioo' u ls believed that the Government has