The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

will be concluded by J. B. CAafPBE1L ESQ, to-day
CHRISTMAS PREsENT.-AIcssrs. ". S. CcRwN &
Co., Grocers King, street, have our most grateful
thanks for thor Christmas present. It camo at a
happy moment, and greatly enjoyed. We
trust our friend BEDFORD, who manages so cfi-
ciently the concern, may I've to sec many moro re-
turns Of the festive season. and always be as clever
fellow ~s he is now.
Tar SCHOONER GRAPEsuoT.-An information in
the nature Of q libel was fled on yesterday in the
United States District Court against the schooner
Grapestot, her tackle apparel and furniture for
forfeiture for a Violation of the Revenue Laws We
learn that the Hon. HENRY BUST has b en- re-
tanned for the defence Of the schooner. The case
will be heard before Judge BRYAN at an early day
in January.
LIFE BoArs.-Attention is directed to the very
important notice in ssTHE News . Of this morning,
by the Collector Of this port in reference to the
law requiring life boats and other apparatus to be
affixed to every steamer carrying passengers.
CHURCH DEcoRAT1oNs.-An unusual stir sccms
to have been made by the young ladies of the
Episcopal Churches Of our city in decorating them
for Christmas. Grace Church is beautifully dressed
IN its holiday garb, though many persons say St.
Pauls has taken thu lead. That centre cross arch
is certainly very tasty, and the crown and cross
quite chaste; but the altar piece mostly admired
and reflects great credit upon the fair chorister
who made it.
ACCIDENT TO TEE STEAMSHIP e. B. SoUDER.-
AS the steamship E. 3. Soude7, for New York, with
full cargo of cotton, rice, &c, was crossing the
Bar on Wednesday night about II PM, the man
who was directed to watch the buoys made an err
ror by which the ship was given the wrong course
and placed ashore. She remained there until
Thursday at II o'clock when, through the sdlful
management Of the captain, she was rescued and
brought to the city, with loss of rudder, rudder
post, and leaking.
The GREAT Observation-Disclosures has been
added to the numerous isms Of the day. Pedes-
trianism holds up her head, or rather, puts down
her feet. Mr. JOIN SHEPARD in his ADVERTISE
ment, very navcly says that he will commence
his feat tomorrow afternoon" We had a look
at the great man yesterday at his stamping
ground ssthe Live Oak Club His walking feat
is performed in room on the ground floor of the
building. Hero the great man is engaged day and
night, walking up and down the room. He is
dressed in close tting fancy costume His
pas de SeM is>at the rate Of three miles per hour
SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON RAMRoAD.-The pre-
imlnary steps were taken, few days since for the
organization Of this Company, q charter for which
was obtained at the last session of the General AS
sembly Of the State The Company will be com
posed Of those who were the holders of the second
lien, first mortgage, bonds Of the late Charleston
and Savannah Railroad Company, for whose benefit
the road was purchased at the late sale made in
this city It is the intention of the gentlemen who
have the matter in charge, immediately after the
organization, to take stops to put the whole road
between this city and Savannah in complete run
n1ng order. We hail this an auspicious omen
of progress, and q sure sign that there is life IL
the old land yet.
IMPORTED STocK.-Tbe annual meeting of the
Jockey Club is fast approaching, but the war and
its results have neatly destroyed the vitality Of
that once popular institution. Although the race
track is still patronized, it is merely in desultory
manner, but the time is fast approaching when the
Jockey Club viii again resume it's sway. The love
Of fine and fast horses has always been predomi-
nant trait Of the Southern people, and Messrs
DOUGLASS & Co. aware Of this have imported a
pair Of magnificent blooded bays which they offer
for SALE These from the finest Northern stock
and possess MANY attractions that would recon-
mend them to purchaser; they can be seen for a
few days at the stables Of these gentlemen in
Pinckney street.
TIE GREAT CLOCK i the Strassburg Minister for
centuries has been the puzzle Of the world. Our
readers may not generally know that there is a
beautiful miniature representation Of it in our
city, and that Mr.. J. II. JUNGBLUrH is the happy
posse-sor. Crowds go there to see this great mas
ter-piece, and watch as the stately trumpeter
blows the hour. Mr.. B., at the railroad junction,
corner Meeting and Wentworth streets, keeps O
very neat and comfortable saloon, with the best Of
everything to cheer and gladden. the inner man
Lager, always cool, fresh and live; Hook Of every
vintage, and every other beverage known to the
most fastdious connoisseur. Those who are tee.
totally inclined can have their tastes gratifed, as
friend lives in the immediate vicinity Of tho arte
san well.
JUNGBLurH has been esmine host" for score oi
wears, and has made many friends during that
time. May bis shadow never grow less.
MELANCHOLY AccmENT.-The walls Of the burn!
building at the corner of Vendue Range and
Cordes street fell in yesterday morning and buried
in their ruins man, named THos. FREAN, his mule
and dray. FnEAN had been accustomed for some
time, to keep his dray in the building, and on yes
terday morning repaired there for the purpose oi
Harvesting up; while thus engaged the wall, weak
ened by high wind fell, and he was struck down
by the bricks and instantly killed Asaatanca 11o