The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-20
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MASONIC EmBIEMs.-The handsome and costly
jewels, regalia and Bible presented to the Masonic
., iy ~ ssn
Washington City and Philadelphia Penn, who
were prompted BY the teachings Of generous
in Columbia. The set Of jowcls apd resalia were
from the brethren in Washington; the compass
and square accompanying t6cm wore contribution
While the brothers were engaged in tis praise
worthy act, the following ottor, with Bible,
from three members of the fraternity in Philadel-
phia, received by them and duly presented
through the committee to the craft in this city.
The gifts will be OH exhibition ut the jewelry cs-
tablshment of Brother T. W. Radcliffe, en- Main
street.
PHILADELPHIA, February 5, 1867.
TO ute Masonic Fraternity Of Colunstia, South
s1Rs AND BROTHERS: In q fraternal spirit, and
undersigned, Free and Accepted Ancient York Ma
"a, guide to our faith and lamp to cur feet, to
FFaternslly, ENocH 5SSS y :. eaSf sKESNE, s f..
SIDNEY DERNING,
P. NJ. No. 2e2, Philadelphia, Pa.
CHAS. E. WARBUkTON,
Lodge No. 81, Philadelphia, Pa.
BROKE JAn.-We learn that five freedmen, con
fned in the jail at Newberry charged with the mur-
their escape from that jail by saving through the
bars Of their cells, on Sunday night, and are now
at !arge.-l0M- 4@.4"
An Indian-s'not taxed"-who was following the
cidently fell into Little River near tits place. on
Tuesday evening last, and was drowned before as
sistance could reach him.-Ke01cse Courier.
Appo1NTMENT.-General John A. Wagner, of
Charleston, has been appointed Commission ar of
Emigration, pursuant to the act Of the last Lsgis-
1eau at once. Two foreign agents will also be
selected to take charge Of the interests Of the
State which concern Emigration from Irelan5 and
Germany; Gen. Wagener is peculiarly qualified
for the Office, gentleman Of fine abilities, CONVEX
SAINT with all wants, and in all respects promises to
prove an admirable selection Cdrolini0n.
gett, two men sentenced to be hung on the first
Friday in March, for stealing three or four hun
dred pounds of bacon, have had their sentence
conamuted by BIS EScsllency, to imprisonment for
three years in the Penitentiary.-I6sd.
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North Carolina Items.
DARING HIGHWAY RoBBEnY.-Ar. Willie Flowers,
was bea e
son, by three men-black-and robbed of his
horse, money, valuable papers hat and boots, and
after making o circuitous route reached Wilson.
Mr. F., we understand, thinks the robbers were
! NJ, @~ S. q, TGoldsoo o Neps
A New STAY LAVA gentleman who arrived
yesterday from Pitt County, reports that the
sheriff OF that county was assaulted by party Of
armed men, q lew miles TOm the Town OF Groen-
vile, a day or two since, and several executions
and papers then in his possession returnable at
the Spring Term Of the County Court, were seized
and destroyed. The parties then proceeded to
Greenvile, and entering the Clerks Office enacted
the same scene, seizing and destroying ali the
papers in that offieer's possession, returnable at
The Spring Term of the County Court.
feeling of intense excitement prevails through
out Pitt and the adjoining Counties in consequence
OF this event, and strenuous efforts are being
made to discover some clue which will lead to the
recognition OF the parties perpetrahng the out
rage Their efforts are attended, however, with
considerable difficulty, the Sheriff being unable to
recognize any one Of the party, SO thoroughly
they disguised.
This act establishes for Pitt County quite an
effective stay law, which will be felt for some time
to come Wilmington Journal
TRAVELLING OYSTER BED.-We were permitted
to examine curiosity in nature of most ANUS
ing character at A. Nears confectionery store yes
terd2y. #. 14-M&
It was no less than three large sized live
oysters firmly attached to the shell Of common
river turtle. IN
The bivalves are very securely embedded on the
turtles back, and doubtless have been enjoying
free transportation for many day.
.te1CbeTn Journal of Commerce.