The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-28
AFFAIRS IN THE ST4EE.
Sumter.

| Sumter.
On Tuesday last the barn and outoullolncs
| CT Mrs. English, with fodder, hay, &C., were
of Rev. B. English, aud the loss occas1ones by
this act of heartIess incendiaries falls heavy
upon her.
The Cheraw Democrat saws: "The freedmen
have not generally made their arrangements to
but are either contracting to work on railroads
or setting up fer themselves. Nor are families
supplied with the usual house servants as yet.
1t is very doubtful policy on the part OF the
freedm msn, to say the least OF IT."
Darlington.
Ned Jackson, noted as the murderer Of Ro-
bert R. Sugss, in March last, was captured at
Darlington on Tuesday last; and turned over
to the proper authorities. It will he rem em,
bered that Suggs vas killed in most cold
blooded manner Inside of his own house, near
Gees Mill, the murderer being within q few
feet of him. When captured Ned tried to make
resistance, being we'll armed.
Grecnville.
The dwelling of Mrs. Yeargin, about six
miles from Greenvlle, was burned cut by some
incendiary last week. and she had barely time
to escape with her lite from the burning build
ing.
Intelligence has been received Of the removal
of the disabilities of the following citizens of
Greenville: W. A. Mcdaniel, Clerk OF Court;
John Fl: Gcolwin, County Commissioner; Dr:
James Harrison, School Commissioner. These
are all good and tried men, and were elected
By tho popular vote at the last election.
Chester.
The Chester Standard, the publication Of
which was commenced nineteen years ago, an
nounces the cessation of its issue. 1t says :
Nothing but the starnest necessity compels
this step to be taken. The "silver lining OF
the cloud" has been continually overshadowed
it's publication a distressing burden to those
dependent upon it for a living. Our hepes for
brighter sky have ceased, aud as q natural
consequence, with the perishing Of those
hopes, has gone out the life and the light of
the Chester Standard"
AbbevIl1e. I
The gin house of Mr.. King, at Nirety-Six,
caught fire accidentally on last Friday morn
ing. and was completely destroyed. The house
contained FIVE bales of cottonin the seed, be-
longing to several parties. 1t was supposed
that the fire originated from match dropped
into the cotton through accident.
On the 10th Instant O number Of men, more
or less under the influence Of ardent spirits,
created considerable disturbance in the gen.
orally quiet village Of Greenwood. The mar
shal of the place, Captain John G.. Booz:r, en-
deavored to induce them to disperse. young
man, named Benson, threatened to shoot klna.
Boezer knocked him down. On recovery from
his fall, Benson drew his revolver, but he was
prevented by Boozor from shooting, Boozsr
using his knife very effectually in self defehce.
and inflieting several very dangerous wounds.
Mr. James Bailey, the Intendaat, Immediately
sent written account of the affray TO Govern
or Scott to anticipate any misrepresensatlo ons
OF the facts Of the case.
Anderson.
Mr.. s. II. Owen met with painful accident
on Thursday last. having his lett hand badly
torn in the machinery Of cotton gin.
Two freedmen, named Manly Fields and
George Fields, living on the plantation OF Will
liam Mattison, in Anderson District, were conf
mitted to jail on Monday last, charged with
stealing bale Of cotton from j. 4. Jones, OF
Abbevllle.
On Tuesday night of last week Henry Cobb
came to his death near Warnocks Crossing, on
the railroad three miles east Of Anderson,
jury OF inquest rendered verdict that he died
from intoxication. The deceased for many
years held the position oil railroad carpenter on
the Greenyille Railroad.
The IntelIigencer says: The sales OF real
estate in the corporate limits OF Anderson dur
ing the past month have been unprecedented
by any former transactions in the same length
of time, unless we except the wholesale trans
fers made in 1868. The eligible property on
OCCupCu pliO1 w tiiO h@A 40 w
Military and Classical Academy, was sold re-
Gently by DR.. Fl. Il. Rutledge to W. s. Sharpe
for $44400. The lot contains twenty acres. Tho
handsome residence on the south side OF town,
located between McDuaie and Main Streets
and known as the Jeffers house, has been pur-
chased by Milford Brrriss for $4,000. Tho
house and lot OF Mr.. L. S. Crayton, on Mai =
street, has been sold to Colonel ]. N. Brown
FOR $1,000. The lot contains nearly four acres.
MIR. Jesse R. Smith has purchased the Hyde
on the Rocky River road. and which
formerly belonged to him, for $500. He has
also sold his residence on Calhoun-street to W.
F. Barr for $3.50. As stated elsewhere. the
house formerly occupied by Elijah Webb, ESD,
has been purchased by j. W. 3. Shelton, at
$3.50. Rev. W. Z. Walters paid $500 for the
lot adjoining the Presbyterian Church, and
containing four acres. Mr.. c. A Reed has
bought the place on which he resides, at tho
intersection of the Pendleton and Greenyille
roads, on Main-street, for $4,000. Colonel Il. 5.
Hill has purchased the late residence of Mr.. j.
N. McFall, near the lower railroad bridge, for
5000. The Catholics have bought tho vacant
lot, in the same vicinity, and adjoining the
residence Of G.. F. Teny. We learn that
house of worship will shortly be crested
thereon.