The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-03

JOB WORK.-We nave now coiuPieeeu ouL once
30 as to execute, in the shortest possible time
ALL KINDS OF JOB WORK, and we mostre,
spectfully ask the patronage of our friends.
Post Office Notice.
PosT OFFICE,
CHARLESTON, 8. c., July 6, 1867.
After to-day the mails for Northeastern Railroad
will close at 8 O'Clock A.M and to-day and after
wards they are expected to reach the Railroad
sStation" at $50 o'clock PM, and to be ready for
delivery at this Office at $50 o'clock PM, except
on Sunday, when the hour will be from PM. to Z
PM, until further notice.
STANLEY G. TROTT, P. NJ.
PosToFF1oE NOTICE. An evening mail for Angus
to and Savannah and for distribution beyond those
Offices, will close daily at the Postofice at haKpast
O'Clock.
ATTENTION is called to General Orders No. 2S,
from headquarters Military Post Of Charleston,
published to-day.
PUBLIC MEETINa.-There will be public meet
ing at the Hibernan Hall tonight, to which the
attention Of those who are interested is directed
Music ON THE BArTERY.-Through the courtesy
Of General CL1Tz, the Post Band will perform on
the Battery this evening. The moon is now
young, but it will be strong enough to lend some
attractions to the spot, and cause the promenad-
ers to inger to the last moment
Mrs. JEFFERSON DKv1s.-We learn from the
Constl,tionaist of yesterday that Mrs. JEFFERSON
DAVIS was serenaded at the residence Of DR.. Il. T.
profoeeor Gk.fppPrr WAC on tho Fy-
amining Board in Richmond during the war, and
his hospitable mansion was always open to his
friends.
GOLD AND SILVER IN THE Up CoUNrRY.-The
region OF country around walhala has always
been celebrated for its auriferous supplies, but
they have recently attracted more than usual
attention. rich vein of silver has been opened
on an adjoining tract which has been purchased by
Northern company, who have gone North for
machinery to work it.
MAYORS Court, August 2.-Only one case was
brought before his Honor. small unprincipled
colored youth, son Of old Ham, whose hands
were evidently given to picking and stealing, went
in for plumber during the late fire, but found that
honesty would have been the best policy, as he
was locked up for three days to think over his mis-
deeds.
We ARE AUTHORIZED to state that his Honor
Judge BRYAN, at the approaching session of the
Federal Court at Greenvile will give his attention
first to the criminal business Of the term. He
cannot anticipate how much time that business
will occupy, but he hopes to be able to give season.
able notice to the Bar of Charleston, and the East
ern Circuit generally, al what time their presence
will be necessary to attend the call Of tho Civil
Dockets.
IMPoRTANr TO Pnors.-A case Of peculiar inter-
est to pilots has been recently tried in this city be-
fore Judge BRYAN. Captain LEBBY, Of the Z. L.
So,s9a, claimed that he had right to bring his
vessel to port without pilot by virtue Of license
permit by General D. E. S1c1Es. This was con-
tested by the other pilots in body, and the case
was argued before Judge BRYAN, who decided in
favor of the plaintiff. We have the able and elabo
rate rule of the Judge but from the want Of space,
we are compelled to omit it for this issue.
SHOOTING AFFAIR In AUaUsTA.-The Constitts-
tonalist Of the LIST, says that on yesterday morn
ing Mr.. JAMES WILSON and JAMES THOMAS, whilo
in the meat shop Of the former, became engaged
in an angry discussion relative to city affairs.
Blows followed words, and, as we learn, MIR.
WILSON appealed to his butcher knife, Mr.. THOMAS
retreated short distance drew pistol and fred
on his pursuer. A ball struck Mr.. Wilson in his
Left side, inficting flesh wound which, we are
pleased to learn, VIII not prove serious.
In CHAMBERs.-Judge Moses heard yesterday
the application for writ Of habeas corpus in the
case Of +. DEIEzzoRDI against JOHN PERoIvAL, Of
the firm Of CAmBE1L& & PERGvAL, Liverpool. Mr..
PxamvAL came to this country some years since,
but suit was commenced by the plaintiffs, which
caused the prisoner to make the application in
question for his release The suit for 500 0O0
ard the case was ably argued by Messrs. DunYEA
and COHEN for the petitioners, and Messrs WnK-
Nsos and GILoHswT contra. The Judge decided
in favor Of the petitioner, and he was released on
bail.
FRH.-An alarm Of fire was given yesterday
morning, but it occurred at too late an hour to be
reported. The smoke was observed issuing from
the store occupied by Mr.. D. MULLER, and though
the engines were soon on the spot nothing was
saved in the store, the stock and fixtures falling
prey to the flames. The upper part of the build
ing was unoccupied except by clerk Of Mr.. Null
1ER's, who was aroused with difficulty. 1t was
owned by the estate Of Co1BURN and was insured
in the Globe Fire Insurance Co., for $4,000, the
stock being insured for the same amount in
HKR1or & Co.'S. Agencies.
THE ARREST Of YssrERpAY.-We publish below
q communication Of q. s. Marshal EPPrNa, which
establishes the fact that no duel was intended by
him:
UNITED STATES MARSHAL'S OFFICE,
SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT,
CHARIEsToN, 8. G., August I'd, 1867.
Edaor Daily Ne,os In the statement ny IN your Slr
Magistrate Kanapau1 yesterday evening, you
leave the public to inter that really had intend
ed to fight duel with man by the name OF
Bowen. I must beg you to correct this, Tor have
not felt it necessary that should take any notice
Yesterdays Mercury. ]. P. NJ. EPPlNG.
TIE MENDENHAIL. LooM.-The agent for this
loom is still in our city, and the looms are now on
exhibition at his Office. II is almost superHuous
to say more about this invention, as its merits
have been presented to the public at different
times, but we take this opportunity to call alton
ton TO the chance for profitable Investment that
is now offered to the community. DIR. McCLrN-
TOOK came to this city for the purpose OF dispos-
ing Of the patent tight OF the loom, and the sub
iect has attracted the attention of both mechanics
and capitalists. The advantages that Will accrue
from the establishment Of q stock company Will be
immense, and will have creator tendency to build
up the city than the majority Of enterprises. We
commend the subject to our business mon, know
ing that they can see the good results that Will