The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-16


TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW PIsToFFIcE
LAW
SATURDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 16, 1867.
LOCAL NJ ATTER S.
PEasoNAL.-Hon. S. R. Mallory. formerly secre-
tary of the Navy, under the Confederate Govern
ment, is in Washington.
ARREARS OF TAxEs.-General Candy, by General
Orders No. 116 orders the Sherfs of the Districts
of South Carolina to prepare copies OF their tax
lists, noting therein all delinquent tax payers, and
forward them to District Headquarters.
TIE COURT OF EoUITY.-The case OF Lawton os
Copes was continued; R. S. Duryea, Esq, conclu-
ding his argument
The case of Creighton oS. Pringe vas also con-
tinuei, R. DeTreville, 7 O., concluding his argu-
ment.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFICERS OF ELEcT1oNs.-Gene-
raj Canby has issued an order for the information
Of officers of elections, in which he directs what
DISPOSITION shall be made Of the ballots cast at the
several polling places. The order is Of no interest
to the general public.
Run OTF--The Augusta up-freight train on the
South Carolina Railroad, ran off the track yester-
day evening at culvert half mile this side OF
Graniteville. Ten cars were thrown of, but as
they were empty no great damage was done. The
up-passenger train was DELAYED at Aiken until
midnight, and the down night passenger train will
not reach this city until or 10 o'clock this norn-
ing.
Mayors CouRT.-'Twas evening when the moon
was low and nary lamp was round to show poor
wayfarer home. brick was in his WY, and he
fell over it and into the hands OF the Philistines
They viewed him with critics eye, but die not
pass hiss imperfections by. He was carried to
their den, and subjected to judicial investiga-
ton, which deprived him Of few choice pictures
BY Skinner, and he was cast into the outer world,
where he could again look on the wine while it is
red.
REPAIRS OF RoADs.-By General Orders No. III,
issued yesterday, Post Commanders in this Dis
trict are authorized, when demanded by the pub
Lie service, to require the service of citizens to
perform the duties usually performed by road
masters and overseers Of highways There will
be no compensation for their services, and any
person falling to obey the order Of the Post Com
mander will be punished as in the case of road
master OF overseer of highways who fails to per-
form the duties Of his office.
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The YoUNG MINIS CHRISTIAN Assocn1Ios-Ihe
interesting meetings Of this Association that have
been in progress for the last week, will close to-
tight. The meeting last evening was well attend
ed, and addresses delivered by the Rev. Messrs.
Cuthbert and Prentice. These meetings for prayer
are widespread, and have excited attention in
communities where no associations exist. Letters
hsve been received by the Association from Green
vile and Newberry asking information and drec-
tious how to form similar Associations in those
places.
SALE OF STOCKS AND BoNDs.-Messrs, Alonzo j.
White & Son., sold yesterday the following securi-
ties: Three State Of South Carolina six per cent.
Bonds. for s10co each, with Coupons attached,
PAYABLE on the 1st January and 1st Juy Of each
wear. said Bonds issued by the State in 1854 and
l1a57. and redeemable in 1871 and 1877, at S5ac.
on the dollar.
Cne hundred (1oO) Shares Charleston Gas Light
Company Stock, 10 at s1S Is, and 90 at Sl3 90.
est attached at 3lSc. on the dollar.
THE CONCERT To-NIaET.-It must not be forgot /
ten that the Post Band give their promised Con- |
cert tonight st the Hibernian Hall. This Band
has been universally appreciated wherever Its
mnsio has been heard, and the public eve the
performers debt OF gratitude tor past services,
that can be repaid by largo attendance tonight.
oa1a bod forf
orisss pieces from the best masters, and as the
Band is in perfect training, the musical effect will
be fine. Instrumental music possesses charms
.hat few persons can resist and the Post Band are
well posted in the act Of pleasing. By reference
to our advertising columns, the programme for
the evening will be seen.
NEW CoTTox PREss.-The new and large Cotton
Press located at the Northeast corner Of East Bay
and Pinckrey streets, called the Union Press, and
occupying most commanding position In relation
to business with the wharves and With large
amount Of vacant land around for the placing ofcot-
ton, commenced work yesterday. Il has been leased
by Messrs. L. Groning, W. s. Coates and others,
who expect to afford their patrons every facility,
both in the cheapness OF their rates and in the
dispatch Of business. The machinery was con-
structed and fitted by Mr.. John F. Taylor, Of the
firm OF John F. Taylor & Co., OF the Phoenix Iron
Works, and it works to charm. Mr.. Taylor has
long been valuable addition to our mechanical
skill. sad is prepared to do large and extensive
business at his Foundry on Pritchard street
HOTEL AsRrvALs.-AfiGs Rouss.-A. P. Bignon
and wife, Augusta; T. D. Rockford, England; B.
+. Foust, Washington; a. Thompson, E. A.
Young, Miss A. A. sprague, and John R. sprague,
New York; Miss s. Smith, Miss Tayior, and
George G. Smith, Chicago; A. B. Farr, Albany, N.
Y; q. R. Adams, South Carolina A. Lucas, city.
Charleston HoteL-N. A. Whitaker, North Caro-
lima: Thomas Rsedy, Christ Church J. Walter
Hill, and James Moss, Edge6eld; James L. King,
New York; c. D. Owens, Atlanta; R. L. hais, South
Carolina; Amos Fox, Kentucky; A. W. Lance,
Winnsboro', s. c.; ]. L. Phillips, city; David
Lyle, Chester, s. O.
PauVson Rotel.-Edward S. Barker, Virginia;
B. B. Colburn, Summervile ]. A. Baldwin Gour-
din's, and William q. Blake, Spartanburg; Edward
B. Cohen, Athens, Ca; ". B. Mcdowell, R. Z.
Furman, and W. G. venning, ST. Thomas.
UNITED STATES CousT-HoN. GEO. s. BRYAN
pxxsprzo.-Tbe petition Of George q. Cornslson,
TO be appointed Commissioners VI 9ne ou1.eo
States for South Carolina, was read by G. b.
smonton, Esq, and, on his motion, the petltion
WAS granted.
In the case Of T. E. Fountain us Joseph Frank,
N motion Of Messrs. Porter and Conner, an in
junction was issued restraining all persons from
making any disposition Of the property Of the
petitioner until the decision Of the Court is pro-
nounced on his alleged bankruptcy.
In the case OF 6. NJ. Simpson, prosecuted for
violating the Internal Revenue Laws. On motion
Of A G. Magrath Esq, a judgment of mol pros
was entered
W. J. Scaife and Lewis Carr, application FOR
voluntary ba akruptcy. B F. Arthur Esq, for the