The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-10-07

was stolen from citi6cns at the evacuation. The
property has boen identified and restored to the
owners. During the interrognum that followed
tho evacuation, Wholesale depredations were COM
mitted, and many persons stole property and fur
iituro from the different houses in the city. The
dotoctivos have been on the track Of these parties.
and one result is the reco very of the furniture
mentioned above.
A PALACE FOR THE BABIEs.-We have had the
pleasure OF inspecting q model baby house, which
ID now on exhibition at Mr.. Johnson's Hat Store
IN hing street: opposite Hazel. The house is tho
Workmanship of Mr.. Chas. Lining, and has been
constructed in an artistic manner. II is three
stories in height, with an attic, and contains rooms
enough for q largo family Of dolls. TO a child it
would be u never-failing object Of delightful
amusement. and would serve for several genera
tons, rs it is not a gingerbread affair, but q sub
stantial plaything. The House will DO rallied at
two dollars per chance, and those who havo a sur
plus Of greenbacks and wish to surprise their lit
tls ones, can make no better in vestment than by
taking Il chance.
ROBBERY OF STATE BILLS AND GREE NBAoKs.-
On last Friday morning a complaint was lodged
with Lieutenant Hendricks, at the Detective
O6ico, that MIR. Seckendo1f, who lives on East
Bay street, near Hasel, was robbed Of $4,000 in old
and new State bills, and 500 in greenbacks.
Lieutenant HondriGks placed the case in the hands
Of officer Coates, WHO soon discovered that a color
ed gill named Sarah Ann Poe, u servant of MIR.
Seckendorf, was the thief. The girl was arrested
and subsequently confessed that eho had taken
the money, but the theft was committed at the
suggestion Of Peter and Anna Price (colored>, who
promised to change the money and give her tho
proceeds. The parties were to Jail, and
q greater portion OF the money recovered.
THE NICHOLSON P~AvRMENr.-The Wilmington
papers announce that b firm in that city have s-
cured the contract for supplying blocks for the
Nicholson pavement to DO lain on Clinton street.
New York. This street is about two and q half
miles in length, and the contract will amount to
1916, 900. The Nicholson pavement is received
with general favor wherever it has been tried, and
tho largo cities Of the North are gradually ex-
changing the noisy, uneven cobble-stone pave
ment for the smooth, hard and level surface az
forded by tho Nicholson patent. Tho material
with which the pavement is constructed is pecu-
liar to tho Southern States, and is nowhere moro
abundant than in North and South Carolina. II
the North finds i. necessary to procure these sup
plies from the South it should have the effect Of
teaching us the value OF our own resources, and
we should apply them to the reconstruction of our
own homes. There are a number Of streets in
Charleston that are unpaved, or so broken that q
new pavement is necessary. Experience has taught
US the value OF our products, and when prosperity
returns, and the Golfers of the city are filed, we
trust the cobble stones will be discarded, and a
pavement used that for oheapness, omfort and
durability cannot be equelled.
| The CoTToN ON johns ISLAND The rayages
Of the caterpillar on the sea islands arc far more
extensive than was at first anticipated. Some
plantations have been completely denuded, and the
brown and withered stalks are all that remain Of
the once promising fields Of cotton. We under
stand that in some sections the planter will barely
make the seed for the coming year, while in others
the yield will be far short Of the usual average.
The South has been sorely tried since the war, but
it was thought with reso1uteness and energy much
OF her lost prestige could be regained. The plant
ers went to work with a strong determination to
retrieve their ruined fortunes, and, until within this
last few weeks, the prospect looked bright snd en-.
couraging, but the incessant rains and the cater
pillar have destroyed all the expectations they
once fondly encouraged.
Amid this widespread destruction it is cheering
to know that some few plantations have escaped
with comparatively little damage. We have been
shown q specimen Of cotton from the plantation Of
Messrs. Yates & Stevens, onGJohn's Island, that is
remarkable for the finemess Of the tissue and the
general good appearance of the staple. Those
gentlemen have escaped with g loss Of about half
thar n-nr, hut a-cnnt - trs~o tho -.->-.-a-- =
maturity, and hope that, from the scarcity Of the
article, 1t will command o high price. DR.. Yates
has presented US with some specimens of tho cat
erpillar in a vigorous condition, and also in the
cocoon, but not being an entomologist, we have
consigned them to their tomb.
It is the custom in China to eat the silk worm
fried in castor oil, but we hope that Che cotton
caterpillar will be exterminated without subject
ing ourselves to the painful necessity Of devouring
them. Their reign for this season is over, and
before their return, which we trust is many years
distant, some method may be discovered by which
this plague may be avoided. For this year the
prospects Of the sea island planter are blighted,
and but few will realize any return for the labor
and money expended. Those, however, who have
Fortunately escaped will be able to command a
high price for the cotton, as the quantity sent to
market will fall short Of the demand.
HE PAVILION HoTEL.-As one Of the caravan.
saries of the city, the Pavilion Hotel has been
known and patroniaed for many years. Under the
management of Mr.. FL. L. Butter6eld,, its reputa-
ton was widespread, and travellers both from this
and the neighboring States sought tho Pavilion as
an ark Of refuge. The genial face of the host was
q guarantee that case could be found at
that Inn, and none cared to extend their travels,
Since the death Of MIR. Butterfeld, the Pavilion
has boon conducted by bis wido~,' who has album
dainty proved that she is fully capable Of the ardu-
GUS task Of keeping a hotel. A
The Pavilion Hotel has bean recently subjected
TO o thorough overhauling, and everypart Of the
building has received appropriate attention. The
improvements are plainly visible on the first floor,
where the freshness OF the paint at oncf catches
the eye. Two large stores have been opened on
this story, which add considerably to the business
appearance OF the building. Since the removal Of
the postofice, the large dining room has been
opened to it's full extent, and has accommodations
for any number OF guests.
The Bar, under the charge Of MI. Harry Par
sons, is stocked with choice liquors. and those who
have once smiled at this spot need no inducements
to make them repeat the performance. MI. Par
sons is an old hand at the bellows, and under
stands the art of making those pleasing mixtures
that, while theyedelight, need not intoxicato il
taken In moderation. aon
The painting OF the Hotel was done by The skill
full brush o.; Mr.. 9. w. Styles, and the papering
by MIR. shafer. Under their united efforts, the
rooms have assumed o different appearance from
tho past, and are now attractive resorts for the
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