The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-28
The coast and river trade has received an impetus

The coast and river trade has received an impetus
from this cause that win soon place it in the posi-
ton it occupied before the war.
Many of these vessels are popular carriers, and
were we'll known by parties residing on the differ
cnt rivers, but none perhaps had the reputation
borne by the old Planter. Whether this popularity
was owing to her name, or to that Of her owner,
Captain J. C. FERGUSON, it is hard to say; but it
is gratifying to know that though renovated and
repaired until che now 'walks the water like a
thing of ife," yet her old prestige remains, and
her patronage is the same as in days gone by.
The first trip Of this boat since her return will be
gratifying success, for she has fully equalled the
past in quality and quantity Of freight taken. Her
destination will be Cheraw and the intermediate
landings on the Pee Dee River. and her cargo con-
siss Of 1000 bags of guano 1000 of corn 300 or 800
OF salt, and sundries.
There is no better sign of the state of the coun-
try and of the desire of the planters to perse-
we're in their agricultural operations than the pur-
chase Of these supplies in such large quantities.
1t is an evidence Of prosperity that even Terrific
rial Governments cannot prevent, and, come what
may, while the planting interests are preserved we
can breast the storm.
TEMPus Fua1r.-tsWe take no note of time but
by it's loss, has been beautifully Illustrated during
the past few days, by the stoppage Of St. Mlchaeis
clock. AS If to put a new phase on the matter,
each face tells different tale, and the bewildered
gazer is puzzled to know what is the correct hour.
Old Father Time, who is popularly suppose1 TO
be always marching on, has evidently come TO
halt or his satellites, the time-keepers are sadly
astray. The staid character Of St. Michaels CLOCK
is gone, for the turmoil now being raised in the
belfry has paralyzed her hands, and they hang
idly on yhe face pointing to unmeaning figures,
that only puzzle instead Of enightening.
It has been the practice for 80 many years to
regulate all watches by st. Mchaels, that many
unthinkingly altered their chronometers to suit
the vagaries Of the steeple, and did not discover
their error until they either went too late for bank
hours or home too soon for dinner. The old fogies
were thunder-struck, and those who always sWore
by st. Michaels clock now swore as savage,y at 1t.
The whole community was thrown into state OF
confusion and excitement that was only dalmed by
the soothing tones Of the clock bell at the
Orphan House.
As this state of affairs is likely To continue for
several days, We hasten to alay the apprehenslons
expressed bymany that the keeper Of the clock
had fallen from the steeple, or that the work had
become rusty from long exposure. Neither is the
case Father Time is still on his et:rnA tramp, and
those who put their faith in St. Michaels should
remember that sstime and tide wait for no man,
and heed not the tale Of the hands. The present
unhealthy condition Of affairs will not long con-
tinue, the contemplated repairs will be soon made,
and 81. Michaels clock will then become more than
ever sign # the times.