The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-09

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ACCIDENTAL DRowNINa.-Wc learn that freed
man nnmed - Williams WAS drowned while fish
ing oil Fort Sumter. Tho body has not been re-
covered, and the Information was received in this
city in note from the fort.
SUICIDE.-L. q. JOHNSON, of Rome, Ga., COM
mitted suicide at that place OH Friday evening
last, by shooting himself in tho head with revol-
Tho deceased was son of tho former Gov
cror Of South Carolina and il said, by those well
acquainted with him, to havo had many nobo
traits of character.
Mayors CounT.-Tho only incident that ruflcd
The smooth surface Of this Court was n small mill
that occurred between two colorct drnymen ON
Atlantic Wharf. Each of tho combatanls piled
their fists with such yigor to attract tho attcn-
tion of tho guardians Of tho public morals, and
they finding that moral suasion was wasted, car
ried thcm to tho lookup, where the Declaration of
Independence and the DIoNnoE doctrine ,yas cx-
plainc,l TO them, and they wcro shown tho de-
probation of paper money by dcducting "iivc',
from their stock on hand.
THE CITADEL GnEES.-This public square Inns
bcen considerably improved by the erection of
neat and substantial picket fonce. Tho workmcn
werc engaged in mailing on Tho Stats yesterday, hut
had nearly completed tho SIDES fronting Meeting
and Calhoun stroeis IL il the intention of tho a-
thorities to haro tho grounds further improved by
shell walks, curbs, &c. Tho Citadel Green was al
ways favorito pleasure ground for tho young pco-
pie, md its renovation will bo gratefully appre-
ltcd not only by them, but by Tho baae ball clubs
and others, who Bpcnd their leisure moments on
that spot.
THE PRonIBrTIoN TO THE NORTH CAROLINA LIE
o1sIATUnE.--We clip from tho Raleigh Progress
tho following order from General SIcKLEs which
prohibits tho assembling OF tho North Carolina
Legislature:
Special Order No. ia.
~; The session Of tho General Assembly or
tho third Monday in August next, ia hereby post
poncd until further orders. The commanding
9flicor Of the Post Of Raleigh will transmit to the
Goycrnor OF North Carolinn copy of this order.
with tho request that tho samo bo communicated
to the presiding officer and members Of tho Senate
and House Of Commons
BY command Of Major General d. E. Strikes
j. ". CLOUS, A. ID. G.
INTENDED IMPROVEMENTS on EAST BAY-Tho
atoro lately occupied by Mcssrs H. K1.srrE & Co.,
on the northeast corner of East BAY and Accom-
mediation wharf, iH now undergoing repairs Tint,
when completed, will render il ono OF Tim or,n-
ments OF that locality. Tho building is tho prop
erty OF Mcssrs. JOHN FERousoN l. Co., AMI il is
their intention to havo tho store entrcy remodel
cd, extending it through to th6 warehouse and
finishing it with nm ornamental iron front. As il
now Stands, tho building is on irregular collection
OF rooms, connected by crooked staircases, which
renders il somewhat unsuitable for Iargo firm.
1t is proposed to throw down tho partitions and to
moderniZe tho whole structure, and tho workmen
have already commenced operations, ,whchw aoon
cnanHo tue ontire appearance of the Venerable pile.
Tho improvements now visible on Accommodation
wharf arc proof TINT the work will not bo dono
half way, but will result i'll tho production Of an
edifce that will compare favorably with others on
the same thoroughfarc.
HUNGARIAN Grass SEED FOB DIsrRIpUrIoN-
VIZ. THATER, OF this city. has received q bag of
seed hus oxctod considerable interest in Louisiana
and Toxas, md tho reports from those sections oil
commend it's general adoption fer n forage crop.
MIR. THATER can bo found Mt tho Bank OF Charles
ton, whore lie will distribute tho seed to appli-
cants.
As proof of tho valuo of this seed, and OF the
light in which it is regarded by those who hayo
planted 1t, wo give below an extract from tho
Monthly Report OF tho Department of Agricul-
ture:
THE Department Of Agriculture having recont-
~ sent to tho Southern and Southwestern States a
quantity Of tho Hungarian grass Seeds and in.
luirios. having beon made rs to it's nature and
manuor OF culture, &c., it has been doomed proper
to give the information sought.
MANY farmers bayo kept both horses and horn.
cd stock through the winter with no other feed
than Hungarian grass-the animals coming out of
winter quarters in superior condition, This grass
Is now generally used, and highly esteemed for
forage; is used groom or dry; is vory productive
OF quick growth, and 1ourshes we'll in dry soil
FLINT, in his valuable work on grasses, SAYS OF
tho Hungarian millet: II is an annual forage
plant, germnates readily, withstands tho drought
remarkably, remaining green even whom other
vegetation is parched up, and il nrrested in dry
weather, the least rain will restore it furnishes
an abundance OF green fodder rclishcd BIZ all kinds
OF stock; 1t lonrishes in somewhat light and dry
soils, attains great lu1urnnce in soils of medium
consistency and we'll manured. It may DO sown
broadcast, or in drills, and cultivated precisely
hko other varioties of millet."
CHARLESTON AND HEn PRospEcTs.-The ncar
approach OF autumn, and tho continued good re-
ports from tho crops, has already nfuact some
iife IN the business circles. Preparations a1 be-
ing made for tho approaching fall trado, and our
merchants confidently expect n good and prosper
OTIS business season, when tho cry OF "IIard
Times" will be heard again no more Thera arc
no clouds in tho horizon, FOR every ngont Inns
worked together FOR tho good of Charleston, and
nnlcHs sono unforeseen misfortune should occur.
Bho will this wintor onter upon caroer Of pros.
pority that will continue rnt tho past is not only
reganed but further progress attained The DIFF
ierent railroads connecting with the city have
buried past dissensions and aro using oyery effort
TO promote tho welfare Of this port Flour has
already boon brought from Tennessee, and II tho
proper course ia pursued, Charleston will soon
1niill her manifest dcstiny by becoming tho outlet
for large portion of tho Southern and wcstorn |
country.
The knowledge Of her facilities for trausactiny
business induced the building OF the Mompbis and
Charleston Railroad, and was tho menns OF atari.
Ing many similar enterprises, which are now mar.
TALLY completed. It iB known fact that trado |