The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-17
State Items.

NEW F1oun.-Last week We predicted that there
would no doubt be new -four in the market by this
issue, and we gratied in stating that this pre-
diotion has been fully verified fSr we nave EN- .ais
sack Of the article was ready at McBee's FIGURING
Mills awaiting our order. Our best Obeisance to
the gentleman who has 30 kindly furnished us
with the material aid that enables us to realize our
anticipation. MountGineer.
BROKE JAn.-Two prisoner confined in Jail at
this place made their escape on Wednesday night
last, by saving out the grating. Their names are
VIM. j. Eppes and James A. Greer. These men
were sentenced at the last term Of our Court to the
Penitentiary-one for stealing cotton, the other
for horse stealing. LaureRsotle Herald.
DEcEAsE.-We are panied to record the death OF
the 18th inst. of brain fever. Captain d. was
highly esteemed by all who knew him. and his loss
is o serious one to our District, as he was man
Of fine intellectual attainments, and lawyer by
profession, though at the time Of his death was was
his bereayed friends Laurenceoae Herald.
EQUITY CoURT.-The Court OF Equity will sit
here next week, which is the regular june term.
We learn that Chancellor Lesesne will preside.
There are not 30 many new cases on the Docket,
but goodly number Of old ones-many Of them
venerable and entitled to much consideration ON
account Of age.-Ld,orenceoiQ Herald
TIE WEATHER AND THE CRoPs.-The weather
continues fine, and the crops Of corn, cotton, &C.,
is fully coming up to the expectations Of every
one. So far, the labors OF the husbandmen
have been crowned with success, and from all parts
Of the District the accounts OF the growing crop
seem Of the most encouraging nature. Some few
Of our friends have had one General Grass to con-
tend with recently, it is true but the last few days
Of hot, dry weather, has enabled them to get the
upper hand Of him, and from present appearances,
it is very generally supposed that the crop OF this
year will compare favorably with any yet planted.
The wheat crop is excellent and we have yet to
hear of the first failure. -Bar7asceu Sentinel.
MAIL ROUTES EsrABI1sHED.-We are pleased to
learn from correspondent at Dumbarton Post
office, in this District, that mail route has been
established from Aiken to that place and Tinkers
Creek; also, from Augusta to Robertsvle, passing
by and supplying the mail to Beech Island -Four
Mile Branch, Speedwel, King Creek and Lower
Three Runs. The contract has been given to MIR.
Solomon Cochran, and is to take effect on the first
Of July,-,Barn,oeu Sentinel
NARROW EscAPE.-The express wagon belonging
to the firm Of Messrs Hasseltine & Chafee-plying
between this place and Rock Hill, met with narrow
escape while crossing the Catawba River at Jones'
Ferry, on Friday last. When some distance from
the bank the fiat sunk, carrying down with it the
wagon, six mules, and heavy load Of merchan-
die. Through the e1ertions Of the drivers the
team was cut Loose and saved; portion OF the
load was then removed and the boat rose to the
top and hove to. No considerable damage sus-
tained.-Ldncdster Ledger.
IHE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gays We nave naQ unuSu-
ally cool weather for June. The young cotton looks
dropping, and seems to be affected to some extent
by the lice. We have had abundance Of rain re-
Gently in some localities too much, but the young
corn looks vigorous So far We have had very little
warm weather.-BennettsuMe Journal
TEE MILITARY PosT OF CoLUMBA.--The arrival
of General Burton and his command at this post
is hailed with universal satisfa ,tion. He is en-
deared to the Southern people as the commanding
officer at Fortress Monroe, for the kindness and
courteous treatment he extended the State pris-
oner he had under his charge from the assump-
ton of his command at the fortress. He comes
rong us with high character as soldier and
| gentleman and we have no doubt will be cordially
received by the citizens of Columbia.
This post has been highly favored with COM
mandants and orderly troops, md Gen. Burton is
fitting successor to Gen. Green, who has just
left us for more active duty in the West.-Phasni1.
COURT OF EQU1TY-The June Term Of the Court
of Equity for this District will commence on Mon
day next, Chancellor w, D. johnson presiding. It
is the first time this accomplished urist has visited
this District; but his reputation has preceded
him, as one Of the brightest ornaments to the
Bench Of South Carolina.-PhgniI