The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-16

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ne that, rightly read, there will be found in them
much melody and pathos. They have never been
in print, and I do not think quite time to drop
from our remembrance the better traits of our
countrymen Of the unfortunate complexions.
Wild one hand hodin' de shinin' musket,
In de oddar carry de Book;
Dat If I die hghtin' at de famin' muzzle,
Den so let me lib dat know how to meet Him.
II die on land or sea,
Dat know how to meet de blessed 'esus
| Dat he may welcome me.
lief my wife in de land g. bondage
| Every mite de little ones cry,
And say TO der NANNY, where is my fader'
Why has he gone awayp
But, If die, when de bright mornin rises,
An stand on de heabenly plain,
One foot on de land an one on de water,
shall see dem all again.
ATTEMPTED EschPE.-The jaikbirds are evident
" uneasy, and the frantic efforts they make to re-
lease themselves prove that they do not appreciate
the attentions paid them. Escapes have been so
frequent lately that extra care aad vigilance mas
been observed; but this has been met with equal
cunning on the part Of the prisoners and notWlth-
standing every precaution, attempted escapes are
not unusual.
Mr.. KENNEDY, the Jailor, received notification
from prisoner ON Friday that led to an investga-
ton, and it was found that every preparation had
been made to effect the liberation Of all in the
tower, and to make general jail delivery. John
Jenkins, who was the "big villain" of the occa-
sion, was convicted Of burglary in last July, and
has recently been confnedn in the tower. Through
the aid Of some outside accomplces, he received
small table knife, which came concealed IN loat
of bread, and with this simple instrument he sue
ceeded in cutting through heavy iron bar, the
bolt of the hinge, and the outside staple.
| The work was done in mastery manner, and
strange to say, was performed in the day time,
He had studied his part well, and being able to
hear,the slightest football, wond look himself IN
and avoid suspicion. The outside staple was
nearly cut through leaving only sufficient uncut to
it in its position but the bolt and bar were
completely severed. The latter was to have been
employed in wrenching off the bolts and locks to
the different doors. Every precaution was used
by the conspirators to keep their project guiet but
as is usually the case, one was found who INFORM
, ed on them, and it was discovered in time to be
frustrated.
Jenkins is an accomplished villain, and should
have been treated to dance on nothing If he had
received his proper deserts. His time would have
been ND in few weeks, and he win find that TAX
ing it by the forelook will not hasten his depar-
ture. By profession mechanic, he was thorough
" conyersant with the use of tools, and managed
to turn even the poor substitute he possessed to q
good account. His plans we're well laid, and but
for the timely intimation received the jail would
have been vacated by all save the turnkeys this
morning.
MISTAKEN CLEMNoY.-Our Chief Magistrate re-
Gently granted a petition, which was numerously
signed BY the freedmen, praying The release OF
certain colored malefactors confned in jail. The
Governor acquiesced in the wish Of the petitioners
| without rejecting upon the result which WAS al
most inevitable. Before accepting their freedom
Il prisoners we're required to leave the city and
| seek employment on the neighboring islands, but
Of the thilty-fve or forty who were released it
would be safe to say not more than ten fulfilled
the requirement..
These yagabonds, the veriest scum OF the earth,
have been turned loose on an unofending commu-
nifty, who will be preyed upon until the ecoundrels
are again Gagged. Their release was no sooner Of
fected than, diaregarding all obligations, they hed
to their old haunts and we're soon re-engaged in
the laudable employments that brought them
into limbo. One notorious villsin, freedman
named Jack Mason, and an Importation from the
Hub Of the Pilgrims, celebrated his transit into
free air in many taking ways.
He first spied valise in King street, and being
in want Of the article shouldered it; bolt OF cloth
next attracted his attention; this was also levied
upon, and he bolted, but the pursuit was so close
that he dropped his plunder and fed Later in
| C@o&o ham,
brought his parentage 10 his mind so forciby that
it was instantly conAscated. This was his last feat
for he was Immediately ca 3tured and will soon be
restored to his old quarters.
This is only solitary case, and deserves atten-
tention but from the fact that the theft was COM
nitted Immediately upon regaining his freedom.
It was good riddance Of bad rubbish when these
rascals wero Gagged, and their release will rebound
to no good, either 10 the planters or themselves.
The well directed efforts Of the police authorities
to detect crime have been rendered nugato1y, and
burden imposed upon our citizens that will cause
closed doors and tightly buttoned pockets to be
no useless precaution. No good will result from
this act Of the Governors, as the thieving pro-
pensities of the Jail birds are uncomfortable and it
would be most gratefully received if he would
order them to be recaged.
FoR CoNsuMPTIoN AND ASTHMA, MARsDEN's Pee
ToRA1 BALM is admitted by the profession to be
the only standard medicine that can be relied on.
For sale by all druggists.
DoWIE & NOISE, Agents.
GOODRICH, WINEMAN & CO., Ag ents.
SAVE Your LABOR IN THE KrToHEN.-Any article
which will economize labor in the kitchen depart
ment is worthy Of praise and profit. CoLaATEs
LAUNDRY Soar is made of ingredients particularly
cleansing, and is put up in convenient packages
for laundry use.
CArAnRH.-1he origin Of Catarrh is in most
cases neglected Cold, which can be relieved by
the use Of BroDn's Bronchial Iroches," by sooth-
ing the irritated and inaamed membrane extend
ing from the nose to the throat. For Coughs and
Throat Diseases the Troches are Of great service.
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