The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-13


/ oo+;vo otana have been taken by the Committee to
nerfoc it's and to bring it before the
nnblic ct an carly day Yesterday morning the
Committee especially appointed by eouncl fof TINS
purpose met at the City Hall, as oy previous no
ticc. A large number of applications tor loans to
rebuild we're presented by the Clerk and consider
al. The list of applicants would have been much
LARGER II tho notice had been moro generally
known bn5 from the desire already displayed by
ou, citizens to aTail themselves Of the provisions
Of This Act, there is no doubt Of it's efficacy.
Tho bonds aro oasilN negotiable at a con,para-
tvoy small loss to tho holder; fer less indeed than
If ho paid the rato Of interest usually charged for
borrowed money No city needed aid to rebuild
its waste places moro than Charleston, for few
hayo suffered more in q pocuniary sense; and i'll
spite of the opposition of few prejudiced persons
it viii be seen that the bonds will be eagerly sought
for oven as a simple inyostmont
The unsghtly wallis and stacks Of chilnneys that
have 80 long beon an eye-sore and comparative
impedinent to progress, WILL rapidly disappear,
and thoir places bo supplied with fine residences.
This is the time for enterprise and energy to tell
other cities have proited by such. loans and have
| formed stock companies to build theatres opera
houses &c. Charleston should not be left behind,
and if our loading capitalists wore to make slso
their funds for this purpose it would ultimately go
far toward attaining the end in view, viz the re-
building of the city. Atlanta, Columbia and other
Southern cities, that have been devastated by the
enemy, have acted speedily in this matter, and the
result will testify to their good sense.
The great want at present it material, the guam
tity of bricks on hand not being sufficient to re-
build any large portion Of the city, Brick yards
were, before the war, plentiful in this vicinity, and
I it would not require much outlay OF capital to
commence operations, especially it the demand ls
SO great as is represented.
Persons desirous Of availing themselves Of this
opportunity to borrow money are notified by the
Clerk Of Council to flo their appGcations as early
as practicable, in order to facilitate the business.
Mayors Court, November IA colored Jehu
was arrested for blocking up the gangway Of
wharf with his mule, and interfering with the po-
lice when they endeavored to remove it. He plead
not guilty, but the Court thought differently, and
charged him SIS.
The Hotel dc Vile is fast becoming popular, and
boarders apply nightly. One of these made his
appearance, and was dismissed with the advice to
i
get work. =
A disorderly female, who reioiced in tho name
Of LAw14Ess, came to grief by her awlessness, and
was consigned to outer darkness for fye days or
pony up IS.
Another wished to repose her weary head In the
Aims House, and her modest request was granted.
A bold Fenian deliberately threw himself outside
of several glasses of whiskey. This exertion caus-
ed him to fall in @trance on the sidewalk and to
wake up in the barracks-consequence S.
Henry Williams (colored), an old offender, was
indicted for trespassing and for highway robbery
He was turned over to the tender mercy Of the de-
teotyee. Two Bacohanalans got on glorious old
howl, and then laid down on the sidewalk like the
babes in the wood. This is not an age Of TO-
NANCE and the night hawks having no leaves, car
ried them to q more secure resting place, which
cost the illustrious pair IS each. Another Jeems,
whose brain was fuddled with two much work and
only two drinks, was found induatriously endoav-
oring to keep door step steady by setting on it.
He could not preserve The balance and was weigh
ed in the scales and found wanting. It took to
settle his equilibrium.
1 An African embroglio occupied much time, and
created some amusement FOR the learned Court.
Three hopeful soons Of Congo were playing cards,
when the host missed his pocket book. Not know
ing on whom to fix the guilt, he applied to for
tune teller, who designated the lightest colored as
the thief His blacker confreros marched him in
triumph to tho Guard House, but were astounded
when the Mayor politely informed them that their
evidence was not worth cent, and discharged tho
light-colored individual His wife, who was oharg-
ed with stealing by the astrologist, was turn
cd loose from limbo.
Alexander Gray, who was rather black, was
found seoreted in coal cellar and brought to
Court by the iate house owner. As Alexander
confessed his hidden fault, he was turned over to
magistrate for prosecution.
i A small black boy, who was riding big horse,
ran over ai old man md was charged$ IS for the
exercise.
zTrn MILLS HOUSE SrABLEs.-Messrs DE1aHEN &
BAHER the proprietors Of this establishment, have
recently brought from the North some OF thefnest
carriages in the city, These are of different styles,
from light elegant open vehicle to the fashion,
able six spring brett, which for ease md comfort
cannot be surpassed. The trimming and up
holstery work is Of the best and most
substantial description, and the springs
are Of tho latest pattern, entirely obvat-
ing the disagreeable jolting often experienced.
They have also received some new baggage
wagons and several pair Of fine Northern horses
This firm not only attend to the business Of the
Mills House and Planters Hotol but are fully pre-
parod to furnish private parties with whatever they
may desire in their line. Their liberality and in
togrity is VOL known and tho largo patronage
they receive proves that they are not vain supph-
cants for public favor.