The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-12-10


I. S. K. BENNETT will sell this day, at the oil
Postofce at IL O'Clock, fifty-one shares gas stock
MILES DRAKE will sell this day, at his store
corner King and Liberty-streets, at III O'CLOCK
dry goods, clothing, hats, &c.
u. w. STEFFENS Co. will sell this day, II
front OF their store, at 90 o'clock, hams and bacon
JEFFoRDs & Co. will sell this day, IN front o
their store, at 94 o'clock, sides, shoulders, hams
&c.
wharf, at 81 o'clock sides, shoulders, hams, &c.
LAUREY d ALEXANDER will sell this day, be
fore their store, No. 1877 East Bay, at 10 o'clock
butter, rice, apples, &c.
MEDICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CARoLINA.-The an
niversary meeting of this Society was held yester
day at the Roper Hospital, and the following Off
GERS elected for the year ensuing:
r. KINLoCH. NJ D.. President.
F. NJ. ROBERTSON, NJ D.. Vice-President
J. 3. BUST, L. D. Secretary.
J.L. ANCRUM, NJ. D., Treasurer and Librarian.
Drs. T. G. Prioleau and F. T. Miles were re-
elected Trustees of the Roper Hospital.
Owing to the stringency of the times the usual
anniversary dinner did not come off yesterday.
A New S1Gy.-The merchants Of East Bay were
greeted witt a new sign yesterday, that recalled
the past fo, chilly. At the corner of accommodation
Wharf and East Bay AIessrs. Ferguson
Co. have placed handsome sign-board, contain
ing the names of the different ors and cotton
merchants whose Offices are on the Wharf. This
list is surmounted by handsome representation
of the we'll known steamer Planter, loaded with
cotton bales and gallantly bearing her freight to
her destination. This sign-board will be both or
namental and useful as many persons from the
interior are ignorant Of the wharves on which their
factors Offices are situated.
SOUTH CAROLINA MACHINERY IN LoUIsIANA-1n
the Empire Parish" published at Point-a-la-
Hache, La, November 90, we find that the Empire
Parish Steam Rice Mill was successfully tried on
the Saturday previous that the said mill had been
built by Messrs. j. NJ. Eason & Brothers, of
Charleston, S. c., and that the machinery was put
up under the supervision of G. W. Smokes, assist
ed by BENZ. Kinloch, Ed. Mulley, and E. Waite,
skilful and experienced carpenters of South Car
olina." ,,-.,,,
We take pleasure in chroniclng fact so credit
able to Carolina industry, and hope that this may
not be the last case Of the kind.
SALT WATER FRozEN,-The cold snap yesterday
morning proved to be more severe than was sup
posed by those who are not addicted to early
rising, and who came out only when the sun had
warmed the atmosphere. The mill pond at the
southeast corner Of Calhoun and Rutledge streets
was frozen near the edge Of the land; but the I'm
usual sight Of salt water soldifed by Jack Frost,
was enjoyed only by those who had the tererity
to face the morning air before Old Sol had made
himself felt. 1t is rare occurrence for salt water
to freeze in this city, and, among the weather
wise, it is considered sign of extreme cold
weather in the prospective.
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UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CoURT-FoURTH CIRCUIT
Hon. George s. Bryan, D. j., presiding -Colum-
bia, December.
In Re Daniel Williams Petition for involuntary
bankruptcy. D. Williams declared bankrupt.
On motion Of ". R. Watson, attorney for creditors
ordered, that the time given TO the Marshal for
seizure OF property OF bankrupt be extended to the
18th of December.
In Re r. S. Moore-Petihon for involuntary
bankruptcy G. W. Williams, Pro. Pet.
In Re T. s. Moore & James Mason-Id. Id. The
petitions were read, and on motion of G. W. Will
hams, Judge signed orders of reference to ". ].
Clawson, Register of Fourth Congressional Dis
trict.
FIRE IN CoLUaDn-DEsTRUcT1oN OF GIeBEs'
HA1L.-This building, says the Phoenix, the very
first one erected in Columbia after the destruction
of the city, was entirely consumed Sunday night.
About halS-past o'clock, smoke was observed
issuing from the second story windows, and in q
few minutes, the entire edifce was in flames. The
lower story was used as store, and contained a
quantity Of bacon, liquors and other inhammable
material The upper story was hall, and had
been occupied by the courts, as well as for exhi-
L - ;fo Tho hudino op1
stock OF goods were valued at fully S9O00-insured
for about one-half. The fremen were promptly on
the spot, and worked faithfully. The cause Of the
fire is unknown as it is said there had been no fire
about the premises in two days. file OF soldiers
from the garrison assisted materially in removing
articles from the burning building.
The MOSQUITOES REoU1EM-With the approach
ofWinter these annoying insects have ceased their
attacks; they have sung their requiem and have
retired froln the scenes of busy life Their songs
are now hushed, but where they have gone is a
mystery. Few persons have ever seen dead
skeeter, for it is q rare occurrence when they are
slain, as they ere vigilant, watchful and brave,
and sting the hand that would smite them.
Whether they hibernate and awake each Spring
disappear and are born again by coming up out of
the water, is unknown. They are, however, said
to be remotely connected with the gentle wiggle-
tall but when they emerge into upper air they lose
all fondness for water and assume blood-thirsty
disposition that vents itself in frequent attacks
upon helpless bipeds. Aside from these amiable
qualities the skeeter is something Of a musician,
though not of the angelic order, and he has a
playful manner Of presenting his bill and demand
ing payment on the spot after the manner Of the
ancient Shylock. The musquito is common to
both rich and poor; he fequents the palace and
the howell and if it were nctfor the Christmas holi-
days he would be constant guest. Fortunately
he is not partial to cold weather. and one great ad
vantage Of the present is that pavlhons are
discarded, mosquitoes at discount, and green
backs and green bushes, Christmas trees and
Christmas gifts at premium. With no musquitoea
TO torment US, no bills to pay until January, and
nothing before US but the Japanese anu enjoy
ment, the old year should pass peacefully to his
rest and be buried in becoming manner.
New TANGLED STREET CARs.-The people OF New
Orleans are rejoicing just now in the possession o
the latest wrinkle in the shape Of street cars. The
principal new feature in these cars is the 'crown
truck" which, besides being an admirable preven'
tive against accidents on the track, does away with
the unpleasant lurching and corcusslons SO FIRE.
quent in the old style Of cars. TT sse cars are sus.
pended by pendulous connection which prevents
any jarring or noise. The brakes are also detach,
ed from the car body, which prevents any jarrng
or unpleasantness when they are applied. The
mules intended for service upon the road will have
cause to rejoice, if mules can be supposed to ex
hbt appreciation, for their comfort has been care
fully studied by the designer of these new cars
The drawing apparatus is ingeniousiy arranged, 81
that in starting the animal jerks against "dray
spring" which will permit him to acquire motiOl
forward of several inches, which acting agans
the delicately suspended car, puts the body Of tn
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