The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-04-01

The CHARLESTON HOTEL AND IT'S RECENT I'M
pRovEMENTs.-SinceM Major Horbach assumed
the duties Of manager and superintendent Of
this hotel, a general renovation has been in-
augurated. We have briefly alluded to the
changes in progress from time to time, and
have noted each improvement. The illumi-
nation of the two yerandas was, perhaps, the
most popular innovation on old customs, but
Major Horbach has determined to let the in
ternal arrangements be fully equal to the dis
play on the exterior. For the past few
weeks the guests Of the hotel have been
taking their meals in the ladies' ordinary
on the second story, and the old dining
room was subjected to thorough and complete
change. The reconstruction was radical, as it
was commenced at the very root. The old
flooring was removed and new one laid, the
boards being from two and half to three
and half inches in width. This new floor was
laid uniformly throughout the room, and pre-
sents o pleasing contrast to the old dingy
flooring. The walls were originally painted
blue and gold; this was all removed and o
fresh coating Of a pleasing cream tint substitu-
ed, while the size of the room was increased
by eighteen feet, the old petition that separa-
ted the carver from the hall being removed,
and two light screens used in its stead. Be-
hind this screen number OF cupboards have
been arranged as receptacles for the crockery
and glassware. Two tables have been prepared
with cast iron dishes for the coffee, soup and
meats. These are all heated by steam, and. the
dishes are always kept at the same tempera-
t1re. In the culinary department OF the hotel
the same activity has been displayed.
The dining room was opened last night for
the first time since its reorganization, and q
chop" party given by General Clitz. The hall
was admirably adapted to this purpose, and as
the floors had been waxed, the Light fantas-
tic" was tripped in the most graceful manner.
Major Horbach is indebted to Mr.. John H..
Devereaux for the carpenter work, MIR. G. W.
Styles for the painting, and MIR. j. W. Paddon
for the new lights. The renovations are near
ly completed, but the room will not be thrown
open to the public for some days.
OIAlEo OOOhA-1IOVN' N6VndI Ps
BRYAN PREs1DNa.-The court opened OF
eleven o'clock yesterday morning.
The following petitions were filed and orders
issued:
In re Robert Seibert, of Laurens-Petition
of voluntary bankruptcy. R. P. Ford, proctor
for petitioner. Referred to Henry Summer,
Registrar.
En parte Francis S. Holmes-Applcatio
for copyright of book. Granted.
In re John W. Wallace, OF Walterboro'-
Petition of voluntary bankruptcy. Townsend
s. Hudson, proctors for petitioner. Referred
to R. B. Carpenter, ESQ.,, Registrar.
Er parte John H. Renneker, survivor, Ell al.
In re I. H. Glover, bankrupt Petition for
leave to set up lien. Simons & Siegling,
proctors for petitioner.
Upon the application of the petitioner who
sets up lien by judgment, on motion of
Simons & siegling, it was ordered that it be
referred to R. B. Carpenter, Esq, to inquire
into the facts stated in the petition, and that
he report thereon with leave to report any
special matter.