The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-27
AL ABOUT THE STATE
A Courageous Woman.

The Lancaster Ledger says 1.-Two negro
men, Emanuel Brown and Wilson George, at
tempted to steal hog on last Thursday night
from Miss Maria Fudge lonely woman living a
few miles from town. The watchdog gave the
alarm, and Miss Fudge ventured out in the dark,
unarmed. On turning the corner OF the house she
came in contact face to face with one OF the ne
grOes armed with musket, and inquiredhis bu-
sness, whereupon the negro cursed her and or
dered her 10 go back into the house or he would
knock her brains out. Miss Fudge Immediately
seized his gug: and in the struggle the gun be-
came unbreached, leaving the barrel in the pos
session OF Miss Fudge, who Immediately turned it
10 good use in administering several well directed
blows on the head OF her~antagonist, causing him
to give up. The two Negroes were committed to
jail at this place on Friday last
Fire in Columbia.
The Columbia Phoenix OF Saturday says: "Yes-
terday afternoon, about O'Clock, fire was dis.
covered in the stable Of Mr.. &. Bollin, in Davis
alley. The firemen were out in short order, and
succeeded In combining the flames to the sta.
MISUNDERSTANDING there were several wooden
buildings within q few feet. The fire was doubt
less the result OF accident. There were about ten
TIE stable was built OF brick and can he repair
ed at slight expense. One OF the members OF the
Palmetto Fire Company was struck and severely
cut in the head by one OF the arms of the engine"
Immigrants Arriving.
Tie Laurcnsvllle Herald says: "About twenty
German laborerS have arrived ut this place with
in the last ten days, through the agent of the
Newberry Society, Mr.. +. W. Bruggeman, now in
New York. They consist OF young, hale, strong,
and intelligent men and women, familiar with
agricultural pursuits. They appear in good spir-
It's, and the parties engaged In their introduc-
ton are delighted at their ARRIVAL
Another Railroad Ring.
The Columbia correspondent OF the Keowee
Courier writes: ':Thc directors OF the Greenville
and Columbia Railroad have been in session here
for several DAYS during the past week. Crissvell
& Co., having found railroad jobs profitable in
this State desired to lease the Greenville and Co.
lumbia Railroad for twenty-five years. They
proposed TO take the road, pay or its debt,
and Ut the expiration OF the lease, turn 1t
over TO the directors in rs good condition
as at present. While the directors were consid-
ering the proposition they withdrew the olfcr.
The board then made one step III the right
direction: They reduced the fare for passengers
from six TO five cents per mile, and freight lex
ccpt cotton with rope ties) in like proportion. The
freight on bales OF cotton with rope ties was in
creased. This was done because OF It's greater
liability to destruction by fire, and consequent
loss hS p9aEe another ts sep "a the same AIN d.
rection we feel sure the ultimate effect Will be an
increase OF the annual income. or course time
must be allowed for these reductions to have their
due weight, but we entertain no uOuDt Oh tue
final effect. Freight and travel will gradually In
crease, business become lively, and the country
prosperous
Real Estate Sales.
The Laurensve Herald says:
The executors OF the estate Of John Darlington,
deceased, sold Oh Monday last, ut public outcry,
the following town property, viz:
\ two-story framed house, containing eight
rooms and q lot OF one acre, for 5000.
A one.story framed house, containing four
rooms and a lot OF one-half acre, for S2050.
A two-story brick building on public square, "a
by 60 feet, for $3.50. Terms one-half cash; bal
ancc on Il credit OF one year.
The assignee OF Robert Siebert sold ON Friday
last q one-story dwelling and 100 acres OF land,
within the incorporate limits, for S50lO cash.
The assgnees OF Samuel Barksdale sold plan
taton and dwelling, containing 500 acres, for
$500 cash.
Tile administrator Of VIM. Hunter, deceased,
sold two tracts-one containing 400 acres, for
s4OlO another tract OF 500 acres, for $4,000.
Most OF the above property Is regarded as hav-
ing sold high.
Shreds of State News.
An escaped peniteniary bird, named Patrick
Artis was arrested by q cOorcd policeman, IN
Wilmington y. G. lie claimed to have pardon
from Governor Scott, but as he could not produce
il, he will be returned 10 Mr.. Stolbrand's board
ing-h0use.
The Winnboro' News says: The barn and stables
Or Mr.. Benz. X. Cockrcll, near Blackstock, were
destroyed by fire on Thursday night last, together
with his entire crop Of corn and fodder. About
six hundred bushels OF corn were burned. 1t was
with difficulty the mules were saved. We hope
that the scoundre may be detected and meet his
lust reward. Wonder If Governor Scott will offer
q reward for the apprehension OF the incendary?
Time about is fair play