The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-05-20


BARNwE1I.--We had the pleasure last night Of
grasping the hand Of an old acquaintance, Mr. E.
A BRONSON, the Editor and Proprietor of the Barn
well Sentinel. Mr.. BRONSON brings cheering ac-
count from his district, the people are not de-
spending, but are planting largo crops of cotton,
and are anticipating generous yield. Provisions
are planted in many sections, but the most atten-
ton is paid to the cotton crop. Mr. BRONSON has
visited Charleston on business connected with his
paper, and is stopping at the Pavilion Hotel:
MAYORS COURT, May 1S.-Floronce Hercules, a
very black man, who made love to some iron be-
long ng to the railroad company, was locked up
| for one week.
Ellen Lanneau, o colored woman, who was
arrested for taking the law in her own hand, and
beating boy in the street, who had stolen an axe
from her, and thereby creating disturbance OF
the public peace, was made to pay S..
The member of the Barleycorn Artillery often
spoken of by us as veteran drinker, was up again
for getting tight and riotous in stable; and as
horses, he was taken from the building for beasts
I by policeman, at the request Of the proprietor,
and fined So.
Two ancient mariners were mulcted in IS each for
fighting in the street.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAs-Hon. R. MUNRO pre-
sid1ng.-The entire day was occupied in the call Of
the City Summary Process Docket. Several cases
were tried and great many DEGREES given, but by
far the majority Of cases were continued, ON mo-
ton or by consent Of counsel. One or two cases
having remained much longer on the docket than
his Honor considered necessary, we're stricken off.
One in particular had been docketed for the nine
teenth term. The cases were principally suits for
Of 500 and less and were Of no public inter-
est. Only portion of the docket was called, and
it will be continued to-day.
QUIET OF THE CrrY.-It is somewhat remarkable
that while other Southern cities have been dis
graced by riots and disturbances, the Palmetto
City, the head and front Of the whole secession
movement has not only escaped this stigma, but
has been pattern of morality, peace and quiet
ness. This happy state is due principally to the
moderation Of her rulers, both civil and military,
and also to the disposition manifested by her ct-
zens to obey the laws, and not question their
Righteousness Never since the close of the war
have we enjoyed period Of more perfect repose
than the present, at time, too, when the Radical
emissaries are secretly striving to form antago-
nstic parties, and to destroy the friendly feelings
now existing between the races. Important
changes have been made in corporate bodies, but
no riot has followed, they have been accepted as
necessities, unpleasant perhaps, but to DO made
the best of and not to be opposed,
" A visit to the Mayors Court any morning would
at once convince the most incredulous Of the true
quetness Of the city, for the cases brought up are
generally trivial offences, such as drunkenness or
offering, and are not confined to either class. The
police are under admirable discipline, and though
not ofcous in the discharge Of their duties, are
terror to all evil-doers, who know that the laws
cannot be broken with impunity, and seldom at
tempt any rascality on o large scale. While this
state of affairs exist, We may confidently expect
quiet and peace and there is no reason to look for
change, as persons of both classes feel that it is
far better to live in unity than by any turbulent
demonstrations to engender ll-feeling, that once
raised, cannot be easily queEed. Charleston never
was subject to mob law, and though her situation
is now somewhat changed, her pride in the past is
sufficient to guarantee similar future.
CoTToN is KMa.-The superiority Of the long
staple cotton has been so often vaunted, that tho
sea islands Of South Carolina were considered the
cream OF the earth, and the regal authority over
vegetable kingdom willingly conceded to their
silky staple The var, and it's attendant evils, the
destruction of property and the different changes
consequent upon its termination, staggered this
belief as the desolate plantations were not oonsid-
cred capable Of producing the same quality OF
cotton, especially with different system of labor.
Fortunately the Southern planters were not con-
tent to load q life OF idlsness, but Immediately
commenced to repair their ruined fortunes, and
by the aid Of Northern skill and ingenuity to es-
tablish an agricultural interest which would be
superior to that destroyed. In this they have sue
ceeded beyond the most sanguine expectations,
and though only two years have elapsed since the
close of the war, yet the results warrant contn-
uance in the belief that ssCotton is indeed King"
We have had the pleasure Of examining sample
Of Sea Island cotton grown by the Hon. JNo
TowNzEND, on Edisto Island. This cotton was
raised from seed selected from healthy stalks, and
is soft and silky in texture, and by far the best
ever brought to this market. Only three bales OF
this quality were raised two Of which we're shipped
to Hapre and one sent to the Paris Exposition.
proof that this cotton is far superior to the best
long staple ever brought TO the market is the
price that it commands among merchants. Three
dollars per rou nd was offered and refused, as it
could easily bring three fifty in France, where the
Hrer grades 81 cotton are extensively used in tho
manufacture Of different goods. Mr.. TowNsEND's
cotton has long been celebrated as the finest over
brought to Charleston, but this suppasses all that
he has previously grown, and shows to what per-
lection the culture Of the plant may be carried.
When the question of labor has been dAnitely Set
tied, and our planters have adopted the different
labor-saying machines and improved methods Of
agriculture, we may expect our staple to become
finer, softer, and more silky than at present, while
at the same time the price will be proportionany
improved :fi= s-- i-....' y . - r,
VERY SUGGESTIVE Question: '--';' '' : -
CHARLESTON, s. g. May 10, 1867.
EDITOR DAuY NEWS: Please to insert the follow
ing questions, in which good many Of our people
are Interested at the present time: Can Chap-
tain in the United States service be eligible TO the
Office Of Governor Of State, or to the United
States Senate, or has he right, either by law or
custom, to take prominent part in politics?
definite answer TO the above would relieve the
minds Of - MANY FHEEDMEN.
We refer MANY Freedmen" to the Commander
of the Second Military District or to the Commits
sioner of the Freedmen's Bureau for this State
ED..DAnY NEws.l
3is.s- ;.n; "
WE HAyE rn1Ep IT. Tried what? Why the
great Cough remedy, PEcroRAL BALnl Having
derived benefit from it, We use the scriptlral in
junction, $50 thou and do likewise"