The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-09-09
DAILY NEWS,
SATURDAY MORNING, September Q, 1865.
LOCAL MATTERS.

MnrARI.-It will be seen by an order which
appears in our paper to-day, that Brcvet Major
General CHARLES DEvENs assumes command of
this District.
GENEROUS OFrEn.-The South Carolina Rail
road Company, as also tho Northeastern Railroad
Company, have both offered, with commendsbIe
kindness, to convey to and from Columbia the
gentlemen elected to the Convention.
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The HAnBoR MAsrER.-Capt SHIRLEY P TuR-
NER, who was the Harbor Master at this port be-
fore tho war; has lately been reapponted by the
military authorities here. He took possession of
his Office and commenced his duties yesterday.
ATEIEGnAPHIc DISPATCH has boon received which
states that Tie steamship Granada, Of the LEARY
line, left New York on Thursday last, and viii
consequently arrive here on tomorrow.
TRADE.-Thc steamships from the North which
have arrived here lately have all brought large
and valuable cargoes and, i'll some instances, have
had to turn away freight at New York, so great
was The press for room. Our grocery dealers are
doing an excellent business, but are preparing fer
much more extensive trade, which will undoubt-
cdly spring UP with the opening Of the railroads.
On the Bay, We notice, the following grocery
houses arc open, and receiving large supplies:
Messrs. IHADDHUs STREET, MARscHER &c Co., D.
BARnow, DURCKMYEn & MorFETr, CONNER & Co.,
a CANALE, J. & F. DAWSON, d. ONEIL1, H. KLArrE
l. Co., BoLLmANN BROTHERS. p. II. KKaLEn, A.
BIscHoFF, j. N. ROBSON; on Hayne-street, GEo. W.
WILLIAMS g. Co., w. H. CHAFEE; on Meeting g-street,
GEo W. CLARK Co., RENNEKEn g. GLOVER, and
II. B1sCHorr.
On all these streets stores are being constantly
refttcd. Among those to be shortly opened is
the store formerly occupied by Mcssrs Sn1oSs
Bros, on East Bay, which has been leased by
Mr H. GEnDTs, AZ grocery establishment. MIR.
II. Blscuorr has purchased, and is fitting up the
large store on East Bay, near Cumberland d-street,
formerly occupied by MCKENZIE, CADow & Co. It
will make roomy and most capacious grocery es-
tablishment. There others deserving Of no.
lice, which VIC will speak of in future article.
w.
THE WENrHEn.-Thc days and nights at present
are intensely warm. The pleasant winds, which q
short time ago partially cooled the atmosphere
at the early and late part OF the day aving dis
appeared, there is continuation OF heat which
completely cnccyates and weakcns the system.
The feeling of langour induced by this excessive
warmth must be distressing to those who have
much outdoor labor to perform, but who must
put up with it until change takes place, which
will be when we have rain. It is quite dry now,
and tho few clouds we give no indication Of ap-
preaching showers
N,:w York STEAM LrSEs.-'rhe steamship tJra-
saudn, Capt r. BAXTER, left New York for this port
on Thursday last at p H. and may be expected
here on Sunday next 10th inst. She will leave
again for New York on Wednesday, September
18th.
The steamship Qadker City, Capt. WEST, is ex-
pectcd to st"rt from New York for this city on this
day Saturday, and may be looked for here on
Tuesday, 10Th inst. She will leave again on Satur-
day, 10th inst.
The steamer Annie, which cleared from New
York for this place the 29th of August, is past
due; and as she is a blockade-runner, and small
vessel, she may have put into some harbor on the
way.
The steamship Gen. Sherman was to have left
New York several days back and MAJ be expected
momcntarily.
THE PosTorrTcE. accommodationsYand ar
rangemonts at the building used at present as a
Postofticc. reflect great credit upon Acting Post
master TRcTr. The separate windows, where let
tors for different classes delivered, each with
its sign painted upon it, promotes quiet as well as
dispatch while tho largest crowds are in attend
ance The portion allotted to tho women being
rallied of, and a notice stating that that apart
ment s entirely for thcm is OF great benefit to Ia
dies particularly, who thus are prevented from
being rndely pushed about, and sometimes ur-
fecliagly addressed. There arc two apertures for
mon, tho alphabet being divided, which facilitates
greatly the getting of their letters. There is also
an iron rail in front of each of these windows
which allows but one to stand before them, and
prevents his being pressed. or crowded. There is
also an opening where men apply for letters for
females, distinct from where women make their
OWL application. The rule of every ono l.: lis
place, is admirably carried ont, and no confusion
OF any kind ever exists The private and key boxes
arc conveniently arranged, and everything appears
to have been done with an eye to the public bene-
tit. The clerks are very polite and attentive to all
who call upon them, and seem determined to make
Ibis postoficc an agreeable one to visit.
1t is an establishment that all have business
with-men in every relation Of life, must at some
time give it call; and when We see an officer at
its head who bcstows his time and ability in MAX
ing improvements and suggesting conveniencos
that the people may not suffer, we should be
grateful to him. So VIC heartily thank Postmas-
tor TRoTT for his kindnesses.
A ConoNEn's INQUEST was held yesterday. ut
No. l3l Coming-street, on the body Of Eliza An
,crum (colored). Verdict, death from Diar-
h9a." !.
The CONTENTION THE following gentlemen
have been elected members Of the Convention,
throughout the State, as far as heard from: