The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-08-18

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Tur CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH RAILROAD
Il will be seen, by reference to our advertising 8
columns, that the Charleston and Savannah Hall.
road will be offered at pnblic outcry on the zOt OF
November next, by Messrs. WARDLAW d OAREW,
under the direction of the Trustees. This is
most important and valuable property, and will
claim the attention of capitalists throughout the
country. It is the connecting link between this
CITY and Savannah, and can be placed in good
condition at a comparatively small expenditure.
WILD OAr-We saw yesterday, at the office OF
the Southern Express, one Of the finest speci-
mems of the above named animal we have ever
seen. Il was caught in the neighborhood OF
Jacksonboro', in this s. ate. We learn that Mr..
RICE expects another one in day or two, and in-
tends presenting the two to the Geological Society
of New York. Those of our readers who would
like peep at The feline specimen, can be graft
fed BY calling upon Mr.. R1oE, at the Southern
Express Office.
BOOK AND JOB PRmT1Na.-We have had laid on
our table nicely printed circular enclosing very
neat card from the establishment of Nr. A. j.
BURKE, No. SO Meeting. street, next to the Mills
House. Mr.. B. has been for thirty years conduct
ing this bueiness, and has had an experience sur
passed by none in the Southern country, and while
he has in that time executed every species OF "the
art" he has always been moderate in his charges,
and punctual in his engagements.
s5Aaarou1ruBA1 IMPLEMENT WAREHousE.-The
attention OF our readers is called to the advertise
naents Of our enterprising young friends, L1TTLE
l. MARSHALL, who have removed from the Bay to
Meeting street. These gentlemen have peculiar
advantages in their line, and as they make a
speciality Of it, we haua ma lnuht- hat
: oa1 offer greater advantages to the pubic tnan
any other house in our city. Anyhow, they can do
as we'll by their customers ms any other concern,
and we most heartily commend them, knowing
them to be very good business men and very
honorable in their dealings.
Mayors OouRr, August IVA man who was
taken up from the ground 80 drunk as to know
nothing about it, was fined IS, BY way OF giving
him an inklng Of the culiar position he had
been found in. i. -.
A atorekeeper who was brought up for selling
dry goods without being measured with yard
stick. had his case laid over for consideration.
"A lady who sells ice cream was called up for
selling liquor also, so as to enable her visitors to
indulge iu that dell"iou. beverage called 'Roman
Punoh;" but she olesry proved that the gentlemen
1ohko ,oa }ho
LIQUOR from licensed tavern in the vicinity of her
establishment, aud was discharged with a warn
ing from the Mayor that it must not occur again.
An individual who had lmbibed some n0tsome
whiskey, and who was consequently very riotous,
and 'stroubling ever. ,dy," VAS fined $40, which
We think it will trouble hm to ply.
A man OF slight astronomical pretensions, who
was found lying on the pavement near the Guard
House, face up and who boldly asserted that he
was looking for the oomet which his brought the
recent hot weather, was carefully picked up by a
few of sthe stars" and this NJ forming pleasantly
fined S. by his Honor.
ZPRovosT Court, August 16 The Court had but
meagre docket esterda> ony throe criminal
cases were brought up for trial
United States os. Linda Wison (oolored) =
Stealing appeared by the Testimony that the
defendant wished to inlprove her person al appear
ance and add to her wardrobe. Feeling convinced
that this was nece sity. abe weu.iuto a house OF
Tradd street and abstract ted muslin dress ant
other articles ON tub. She WAS seen al,t
hailed. hut on ran her puranrrs and carriei oi
her ill-gotten bnoty. The Court thought tia
Iipda's meth"d OF furnishing ls rself was IN, he
irregular, aud f,ed her $40 or ten days. hare
labor on the streets.
United States vs. Melton Linton (oolored).-
Brickbatting-The defendant went into stor
on King street to buy a coat, but opuld not sui
himself and became ahu i've. Tue clerk pu .he'
him out, when he picked up bri' K and threw
at him. A policeman seeing the r"w, arrested th
prisoner, and found on searching him that he hat
no money about him. The Court sentenced Lin
ton to pay $40 Ane, or work it out by ten days
hard labor on the streets. he was also advised
in future to pay for his suit or he would be non
suited.
United States vs. John Robinson (oolored).-
Stealing The defendant was tried for ahstraotin,