The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-07-11

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THE FINEST IRISH PoTAroEs we have seen in
many a long year, We found in the northeastern
part of our CITY, growing in ground, not very rich
naturally, nor highly manured, but carefully and
well cultivated. The tubers are Of the kind
known as Mercer 8, we believe We saw twelve OF
them weighed (ayerage), and they drew 1OS
pounds. One monster specimen weighed one
pound and ten ounces. This is certainly no kin to
the "small potatoes" we hear go much about. And
best Of ALL these same 'tstefs are as good as they
are large; and it s doubtless owing to long feed
ing on this delightful vegetable that makes many
OF our Hibernisn friends 30 mealy- -mouthed.
A BRUTAL AssAuLT.-Yesterday morning a little
white girl, living in Drake street, about thirteen
years old, was sent by her mother to a shop to
purchase some corn. She had fve-dollar bill,
and having only expended a small sum at the
store, WAS carrying the change, s4.65, in her
hand, and making her way home A negro boy
nearly grown, seems to have watched her and fol-
lowed her; and when she got to Amherst street,
between Hanover and America, he attacked her,
attempting to wrest the money from her hand.
ground then, and continued his efforts to get the
money. Not being able to open her hand, he bit
her hand very severely in three or four places,
when, luckily, woman turned the corner, whom
seeing, this brutal savage took to his heels.
We have heard Of numerous cases within the
last few weeks, not exactly as bad as this per-
haps, but tending in the same dill ection. Ladies'
tell US every day or two of deliberate insult
offered them in the street; little girls are ouffed
and abused by some Of these cowsrdly wretches,
who always take good care not to commit these
outrsges except when there are no gentlemen
within sight. But although we hear of such cases
almost daily, we very seldom speak Of them, not
Wishing to do aught calculated to foment ILL
feeling between the two races. But the case
above narrated was one Of character we could
not pass by unnoticed. The girl says she does not
recollect ever having seen the negro before but is
confident she would recognize him if she were to
see him again.
Court OF COMMON PLEAs.-On yesterday, after
the paying off Of the juries and the transaction of
other unimportant business, Attorney General
HAYNE, in a few pertinent remarks, alluded to the
great fatigue undergone by Judge DAwKINs in the
long and harassing session through which he
had just passed. and moved that the Court ad-
journ. he was supported in the motion by CHAs.
H. s1MoNToN, Eeq., JOHN PHILLIPS, Esq, and
other prominent members Of the Bar, all OF
whom joined in a just tribute to the energy, en-
DURANGO and judicial ability Of the presiding
Judge
The Court then adjourned until the second
Monday in June.
Thus ends one Of the most important sittings
ever held by the Court of Common Pleas and
General Sessions in this city. The criminal
docket was uncommonly heavy, and presented
such an array Of murders, burglaries and other
crimes, as we are happy to say is Of very rare oc-
currence in our city.
On the civil Bide Of the Court though the bust
ness transacted has not been large, important
legal questions have arisen growing out Of the
circumstances Of the late war, and recurring
prompt and wise decision. Through all this siege
of hard work, and this unusual weight OF respon
sibility, Judge DAwK1Ns has borne himself with
calm confidence and untiring energy, and in this
his first judicial connection with the Charleston
Bar has secured that position as Judge, which
his previous reputation barrister entitled his
friends to expect. It is not to be wondered at
that, after the labors Of such session. he should
require rest and relaxation; but we hope that o
few weeks amid tho comforts and enjoyments of
his up-country home, will restore him to the full
vigor OF health and strength.
PRoVosT CouRT, July 10, 1866.-The Court rem
dered it's decision in the Of United States Us.
Coroner WHITING for false imprisonment.
Fine $40.
The circumstances of the case we're that
Coroner WHITING, when holding or about to hold
his inquest in the case OF the body Of RICHARD
bRANTFoRD, killed in riot some time ago, was