The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-20
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| The WEATHER AND CRoPs.-The rains have con
| tinucd up to dato Hith most deleterious efIec:
,I. upon the srops Cotton is oil running To weed
turing any OF it's fruit except that from lis carries
| forms. Corn has also sulIored; and as To fodder
1t = almost Impossible to save bundle in goot
however, we have fortunately escaped fresh
| which, had II occurred, would hnyo flnished th
work OF destruction, anil blasted the last hope o
tho river planter CheraD IireIf,ser
| II is gratifying 70 bo aJIe to state that notwth
standing the floods OF rain we haro had ali sum
mer, tho health OF our town and auroundine
country ] was never better at this season Of thu
maiarial disease this season than within our recol
| lection.-theram Adrrrl,sPr.
CHERAw BRIpoE.-It is q sonIce or much graft
catlon to rs to state that the work on our bridge
across tho PEG Dec mt this place in fust approach
ing completion, Foot passcugers are now travel
| ling over 1t, and tho pcrseyering aud enereefit
contractor. Mt. BARNARD assures most positive
Saturday next. Chcra,o advertiser.
The frat bale Of new cotton waa brought 10 This
market on the 9th instant by Mr.. N. II. Smith, Of
Marlboro and sold Tor twentw two cents; class
| strict middling. g.-Cacrdp 4drcY1sti'.
We learn that great revival commenced in The
nethouIst Chnrch (co!ored) in this place on Sun.
day last, and that, as The church was not large
enough to hold the vast asaemblaee, they haze
meeting will probably hold week or more. Re.
ligious services arc held throughout tho tlay. Wc
trust our coiorcd friends may haye a pleasant
time, and TINT all influence for good may b., seen
| and felt throughout onr community for piany jnvn
| to como. Florence Gazette.
NEW SrEAMER.--Wo wero pleased 10 observe
neat, trim little steamer gaily blowing tho wat.
ers Of tho sampit and engaged in huiping a few
vossels out OF port. We understand ahe is the
property oi M1ssrs. David Rsley X Co., command.
cd by Capt.. Joseph Springs, anil in to br uaeI for
prov. good i,ostmont 10 ih. :a."ers' ani ".., we
wish her prosperous Career.
fGe0rgptorn 71nes.
DEATH OF DR. D. II. MAsos.-we are painod 10
learn Of the death OF this estinable citizen which
occurred at his residence, in thn District on yes
ter.lay afternoon: DIR. Mason was in this village
homo took slight fever, which terminated i5
congestion. He va one OF our best citizens, and
physician ofrsputation in his profession.
DEATH OF Dr. FnAHc1a S. PARKER. The George.
town Iimea says: II ia with deep SORROW and re-
grct that wo annnunce tho death oil our friend and
fellow-citigon, DIR. Francis 3. Parker, which took
place on the morning Of tho llth instant, at his
! summer residence. neer this town. He had been
ailing for some timo-frst fronl neuralgia then
from entoric foveg. Which resulted in'typhoid. ol
disease, WAS in the full strength and yigor OF his
physical aud mental manhood. Ho had not vel
reached his fifty-third year. We hayo known him
with ON intimacy which did not border on that IA
miliarity which frequently creates estrangem ent
| for moro than quarter Of a century, and truth
apart from the strong feelings OF regard and es.
|
lego to say, that IN life Of nonrly Atty cara ne
hare nereg known truer man IN his obligations tc
himself to his family, to his friends, and to the
! community.
Arms FOR THE PENiTEsrIARr.- Major -aenera
Candy has, by special order, authorized his ord.
nance officer to issue twenty improved rifles fol
| the use OF the guards at the State Penitentlary.
Columbia Chronicle.
| sANITAEy.-Much sickness prevails in our Dis
| trict; by far the larger number Of those do1n
however, are combating chills and feyet;Set there
| arc those who suffer with typhoid bilious and con
sestiye fevers. Under the bleasings Of a kiut
Providence, tho mortality is not great to the nun,
her Of sick, and We trust that with continuanct
OF His blessings and prudence and care on tl,t
part Of the people, the sick may soon be permitted
| to enjoy health and the blessings Of this life.
IRe'rherTy Herald
New CoTToN.-Tw0 balcs Of New cotton from
| tho haudB OF MAJ. J. p. Kinnrd, were purchased
BY Messrs. Carwile & McCaughrn, quality loy
middlng and brought III cents. mn
Messrs Msyes Martin purchased ono bale O
samo quality from Mr. Blalock OF Laurens District
lrst week, at 10 cents. Ne,otfrry Herald.
sIoKsEss.-We hear Of o groat doal OF sicknes
in every quarter Of tho District. Chills and fever
We arc at q loss TO imagine the cause Of so mucl
foyer, but ~ il is out OF our line OF business, W
leave the matter for other heads to determine,
| G..s fChtsieT Standard.