The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-01-26

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sustain his appeal, he would demand the appoint
ment Of three appraisers, who would yalqAthe
vessel her apparel, &c., that she may be bonded,
and the parties retake possession.
J. T. O'NEuL & soNs Us. the steamer Adele.
EDwARD MAGRArH, ESQ.,, for the prosecution; /;
CAMPBELL and SEABRooK for the defence. 1t was
alleged that the vessel should be held responsible
for the damage done to her freight by salt water.
The testimony had been taken before Commits
sioner HoRLBEcK, and the arguments being made
on either side, the Judge decided in favor of the
vessel.
WH1Tr PoNT GARDN.-By reference to anoth-
er column, it will be seen that our City Fathers
are up and stirring. Proposals are wanted not
only to plant trees, repair ratings, grounds &C.,
on the Battery, but also for the City Hall Park and
Hampstead Nall. The estimates are to be handed
in by next Tuesday, and the work to be completed
BY the 1st Of April. We are sure that our citizens
will receive this information with pleasure, for the
dilapidated condition of these public squares has
long been subject Of regret.
The improvements have already commenced on
the Battery, and the uns:ghtly earth mound that
disfgured the east end SO long is gradually dis
appearing before the vigorous assaults of the
laborers. Aporton Of this earth belonged to pri-
Yate parties, but the city, with great propriety,
have been 4eplacng their quota in its original bed;
and although the progress Of restoration is slow,
it is sure, and next summers sun may yet shine
upon the White Point Gardens as they wero.
It is proposed to repair the ratings and bench
es, and to replace the concrete and shell walks,
besides planting additional trees, oak and cedar.
In the last particular we would suggest to Council
to select some outrageous evergreen that viii
preserve it's vitality for years. as nothing tends to
make winter look more desolate than the bare and
leahess trees which at that season resemble scare
crows nore than ornaments. There are but few
varieties Of oak that peronnials and these are
very difficult to raise and slow Of growth, but
when they attain maturity they surpass their brisk
er compeers In former years attempts were made
to rear palmettoes on this spot, but the war and
the vicissitudes of the times have destroyed them.
The experiment had proved successful and it
would be pleasant to reclaim our national emblem
from its sandy wastes and transplant it in q more
congenial soil, where it can be seen by all OBJ
servers.
The proposed improvements are to be completed
by the first of April and as it is not until the sum-
mer solstice that the Battery becomes fashiona-
BILE promenade, We may look forward to that Pc
Rod with eager anticipation, for we can then enjoy
the fresh sea breeze without having our eyes Of
Tended by the miserable condition Of the grounds.
But it is not only the Battery that is to receive the
blessings Of reconstruction. Hampstead Mai,
Aiken's Row and the City Park are to be equally
favored. Grass is to be planted, trees set out,
fences replaced, and repairs perfected generally,
until it will tax the memory of the Oldest citizen to
recolect if these once desert spots ever had such
blooming appearance.