The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-01-14


August 1, 10, co. 20, 30.
September 8, 4. 6, Z, Il, %.
October 4, Ii, q.
November 5, 6, 23 90
December 67, g. Is, IT., 90.
MAYORS CouRr, January 12-An individual who
had rushed into crowd under high pressure Of
whlsiey and threatened to cut several throats
was fined but IS, because it was found that the
only dangerous instrument he had about him was
MS tongue, and the announcement OF tho penalty
took the edge Off of that #
John fraser, man of dark complexion, who
went with an associate into the store of person
that sells Jine goots, and thero intinated to his
friend that ho could buy an article cheaper at
another establishment, much to tho indignation
and destruction of tho thriving business Of tho
shopkecper, who instantly ordered him out, and
then went into the street and nourished q pistol
and made deadly threats about small merchants,
&C., was fned SIS, and had his pistol confscatcd
William Jefferson, colorcd youth, who was
found at night lying about cotton, but supposing
it was no harm, rs great many people better of
than he do the same thing evory day, and make
money by it, was imprisoned one week.
Daniel Green, darkey of taking appearance,
who said that ho picked up in the streets bag
containing eight fowls and a turkey, but wasn't
believed, was taken care OF for ono week, in tho
hope that the owner of these gallinaceous birds
will pick up the i,lustrious Green and bag him.
COURT OF GENERAL SEssIoSs.-Tho January
term of this Court will commence on Monday
Judge 7. n. DAwKEs. who SO ably presided last
term, will be again the officiating Justice. Tho
long interim between the sittings Of the Court has
been holiday time for offenders, and the criminal
docket is largor than it has been FOR years. Civil
cases always remain in abcyarce until the others
arc disposed Of and Judging from the size of the ad-
verse docket they viii hardly have q. hearing at
this sitting.
Court week in . country town ie always looked
upon as great event, and one which adds to tho
prosperity of the place by the custom brought
there. In the city it is generally regarded as a
necessary evil and as q decided nuisance By tho
poor jurymen, whose business suffers in their alb
sence. Although confined to but portion of the
day, yet is very rksome to listen to long disgust
tlone and legal arguments that often than
Greek to the hearers; but in spite Of these draw
backs Charleston jury have always discharged
their duty, and tho criminals will be sure Of re-
ceving justice at their hands, very often tempered
with mercy.
Among tho class to be tried arc several for mur-
der. burglary, &c. The punishment in these cases
is death, andif convicted it should be imposed.
1t is the fear of nfctng doath that often deters
they forget that they are only offering premium
fer crime. Let US enforce tho laws, and if crime
demands a stringent punishment wo should not
shrink from inficting it, for this tomporizing will
result III no good. a,
FmE.-About quarter-past 10 P. NJ. OH Saturday,
the alarm of fro was sounded, and the flames were
seen breaking out Of the second story windows Of
the building known as the old sugar refinery, in
Arson street.
The Palmetto Engine House being next door,
and several other engines in close proximity they
were promptly on the ground, but owing to the
combustible nature Of tho structure the flames
swept fercely throuehit The numerous windows
creating an immense draft, in short time the
interior was mass of flame, which it was impossi-
ble to extinguish. Tho outbuildings connected
with the mill burnt and after the rafters
were destroyed the hugo walls fell with crash,
carrying rything before them.
At the time Of tho fire the building was used as
store house, and contained several thousand
bushels OF grain. Very little Of this was saved as
the heat was too intense to allow the to work.
The Palmetto Engine House and the buildings on
the opposite side Of Anson street we're in great
danger, and only saved by the persevering assidui-
ty Of the frenen. During the progress OF the
fire skylight was blown up by the heat and fell
into the yard, striking Mr.. THos. O'KEEFE, Secre-
tary Of the Palmetto Engine Company, on the
head, indenting his hat and infictirg severe
confusion. Mr.. JNo. MAY, member OF the Same
company was struck on the arm and slightly in
jured.
The building was formerly sugar refinery, and
the walls and timber we're 80 saturated with mo-
lasses and oil that it perfect tinder-box and
burned down in an hours time. We learn that
7~.1sl loaI- rXT< - -
was insured for only $4,000. The grain stored
therein was the property OF Mr.. R. 81. R1KER.
The lower floor was occupied as corn and meal
store, and one wing was used as plumbers shop
by Mr.. JoHN LONG Tho latter gentleman sue
ceeded in saving al of his stock 1t WAS ex-
remely fortunate that this fire occurred so early
in the evening, for the neighborhood is thickly
built, and if the flames had spread they would have
caused great damage.
The stock in the building at the time Of the FIFE
consisted Of about 10000 bushels Of corn, $50
bbls. Of -four, besides quantity Of wheat, rye,
&C.; this largely covered by insurance in seve-
raj city agencies, and it is thought the amount
will DO equal to the whole loss. e'
Tho origin OF the fire is unknown, as the build
ing was locked and the keys were kept by Mr..
NKUFFER.
TIE R1auT OF WAY.-This has been contested
question for some time, and though it is now es-
tabished by regulations, they are not always fol-
lowed. sDrive to the right" is the golden rule Of
the Johus, and if it was conformed to, accidents
would become far more rare than OF present; but
the impulsiVe drivers rush madly ahead, not look.
ing to the right or left, caring little who is in
their way. The recent introduction Of the street
cars has complicated this question considerably
the cara are obliged to keep the centre Of thu
street, and evidently have the right Of way as 70,
as track is concerned. M
In every street through which the RAILROAD
passes the space between the track and sidewal'
is amply sufficient to admit tho passage Of any We
hicle, and when the cars are not running, tn
whole street is at their disposal. Notwithstanding
this, there appears to bo On il-concealod dislik
among the draymen and other drivers to the rail
road as an innovation, and their movements whe,
they hear the car bell very Deliberate, and tn
speed Of the latter has to be checked to allo,
them time to pass.