The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-20
State Items.

TIE WEATHER AND CRops.-The rains have con-
tinued up to date with most deleterious effects
upon the crops. Cotton is all running to weed,
casting off its forms and young bolls scarcely ma
forms. Corn has also suffered; and as to fodder,
il is almost impossible TO save bundle in good
order and fit for food for stock. With all the rain,
however, we have fortunately escaped fresh,
which, had it occurred, would have finished the
work Of destruction, and blasted the last hope OF
the river planter.-Cheralo Adrerfser..
1t is gratifying to be able to state that notwith-
standing the floods OF rain we have had all sum-
mer, the health of our town and surrounding
country was never better at this season Of the
year. Indeed, We believe there has been less
maaral disease this season than within our recol-
lection -Cherdu Advertiser.
CHERAw BRDaE.-It is a source Of much graft
fcation to us to state that the work on our bridge
across the Pee Dee at this place ia fast approach
ing completion, Foot passengers are now travel
ling over it, and the Persevering and energetic
contractor Mr.. Barnard, assures us most positive
" that it will be ready for all kinds Of vehicles by
Saturday next.-CherdU ADVERTISER
The first bale Of new cotton was brought to this
market on the 9Th instant by Mr.. N. n. Smith, of
Marlboro, and sold for twentw.two cents; class,
strict rniddlng.-OherdU Aduetser.
We learn that great revival commenced in the
Methodist Church (colored) in this place on Sun
day last, and that, rs the church was not large
enough to hold the vast assemblage they have
gone into camp, near the stockade, where the
meeting will probably hold week or more. Re
lieious services are held throughout the day. We
trust our eolored friends may have a. pleasant
time, and that anipfuence for good may be seen
and felt throughout our community for many days
to come.-F2orenof Gazette.
A New SrEAMER--We were pleased to observe
neat trim little steamer eaily plowinge the wat
ers Of the Sampit and engaged in helping few
vessels out Of port. We understand she ID the
property of Messrs. David Risley L Co.. command
ed by Capt. Joseph Springs, and Is 10 be used foI
towing purposes. We trust the J. Il. Staples will
prove q good investment to the owners, and we
wish her prosperous career.
[GeorgetoDn Tines.
DEATH OF De. D. III. MAsoN.-We are panied to
learn OF the death Of this ostimable citizen, which
occurred at his residence in this District, on yes
terday afternoon. DR.. Mason was in this village
a few days ago in good health, and On returning
home took slight fever, which terminated iu
congestion. He wa, one of our best citizens, and
physician Of reputation in his profession.
(Kin9stree Star.
DEATH OF DR.. FRANCIS s. PARKER.-The George
town Times SAYS: It is with deep sorrow and re-
pret that We announce the death OF our friend and
felloW-citizan, DR.. Francis B.. Parker, which took
place on the morning OF the llth instant at his
summer residence, near this town. He had been
ailing for some time-frst rom neuralgia then
from entoric fever, which resulted in typhoid, OF
which he died. DIR. Parker, until prostrated by
disease, was in the full strength and yigor of his
physical and mental manhood. He had not yet
reached his ffty-third, year. We have known him
with an intimacy which did mot border on that ia
miliarity which frequently creates estrangem ent
for more than quarter OF q century, and truth,
apart from the strong feelings OF regard and es-
TEEN We bore to him, makes it our duty and prlvl-
lepe to say that in life OF nearly fifty ears We
have never known truer man IN his Obligations to
himself, to his family, to his friends, and to the
community
ARMS FOR TEE Observation-Disclosures General
Candy has, BY special order, authorized his ord
nance officer to issue twenty improved rlnes 1or
the use OF the guards at the State Penitentiary.
Columbia Chronicle.
SANrTARI-Much sickness prevails in our Dis
trict; by far the larger number Of those do I'm,
however, are combating chils and fever; yet there
oestive fe7ers. Under the blessings Of kind
Providence the mortality is not great to the num-
ber of sick, and we trust that with continuance
of. His blessings, and prudence and care on the
part of the people, the sick may soon be permitted
to enioy health and the blessings of this life.
INeoberry Herald
New CorToN.-Two bales Of New cotton from
the hands of Maj. J. P. Kinard, were purchased
by Messrs. Carwile & Mclaughlin, quality low
middling, and brought 17A cents.
Messrs. Mayes & Martin purchased one bale OF
same quality from Mr.. Blalock, OF Laurens District,
lrst week, at 1S cents.-Ne,rber7y Herald.
| S1cKNEss.-We hear of great deal of sickness
in every quarter OF the District. Chls and fever.
| We are at loss TO imagine the cause Of 30 much
fever, but as it is out OF our line Of business, we
| leave the matter for other heads to determine.
Chester Standard.