The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-02-08

M. Smarr, was sold under execution by the
Sheriff at $3.50, to J. P. Hood. One tract Of
chased by A. Haffaer for s2e7. Another tract
Of forty acres, belonging to the same estate.
was purchased by r. D. Mcknight for $3.50.
thousand six hundred and eight acres, belong
ing to Colonel Cad Jones, at 50 50 cents per
aore-bought by redell and Allen Jones.
There was also quite spirited trade in horse
Gesh, and we heard of several mules b eing sold
at pretty high figures.
J. A. Leland, Esq, has been appointed mag
istrate at Abbeville Courthouse. and the coun-
ty papers commend Governor Scott for the ap-
pOintment.
In Abbeville. on le-day, but little property
was offered. A large drove Of Kentucky mules
attracted the attention OF buyers and brought
high prices Some fine mules sold for $500
and upwards. The Board of Road Commits
sioners met and made their assessments
From the chairman Of the board, Mr.. L. @.
Clinekscales, we learn that the assessments
for the present year are less than for the past
year, amounting to $7725. being apportioned
thus-Lower Salnda Board $1,000, Upper Salu-
da Board $2625; Upper Savannah s1l50; Lower
Savannah $295O.
The House tract of land, sold on last Mon
day, brought $620-J. w. Williams, purchaser.
Dan Moore. colored, teamster for Hickson &
Saaler, was severely beat and his wagon robbed
by party of thieves, four miles this side Of
Rock Hill. one day last week.
A movement is on foot in Lancaster to form
an Agricultural Society.
Court convened in Lancaster last Monday.
There was heavy accumulation Of business on
the docket. The Ledger speaks highly of the
qualifications of Judge Thomas.
0rangeburG.
Q cupola on their hall, which will add much to
the appearance of the building. 1t is their
design to. place fire bell in it.
Orangeburg was full Of people on sale-day,
to have plenty Of .Rreenbacks, aud the auc-
tioneers we're delighted. Things in general
sold sold we'll. The total sheriff sales amounted to
The Heston Fire Engine Company, composed
OF colored citizens. have applied TO the Legis-
lature for charter and hope soon to obtain q
good engine
Messrs. Congdon, Heard & Co. are engaged
in erecting suitable buildings and means and
appliances for turpentine dstlllery over tho
river and opposite the town. Georgetown is
already quite market for this important arti-
Gle. @
The following named citizens were appoint
ed to act as Chief and Assistants Of the George
town Fire Department. for the year 1869
Chief-W. K. Heston; Assistants - r. T..
Fraser, A. =. Beckman; 8. W. Rouquie, Presi-
dent .Winyah Fire Engine Company; w. HI.
Dorrill, President Salamander Fire Engine
Company; J. Mazyck, President Heston Fire
Engine Company.
A dwelling, the property of a colored man
name Hammond Small, was destroyed by fire
on the evening of the 31st ult., and, horrible to
relate, tvs negro children, who we're sleeping
in the building, fell victims to the merciless
element. The names Of the children were res
pectively Jacob and Edward Rue, and their
ages three and Ave years.
Chesterfield.
An unusual quantity OF rain fell in Chester
heid on Monday night, all day Tuesday, and
part OF Wednesday. The Peedee is out Of it's
banks. and we have considerable freshet
upon us.
Tho Sheriff Of ChesterA old has in custody q
man by the name Of Thomas Hicks. charged
with burning . dwelling house and barn be-
longing to Levi Cassidy. He says lie did it at
the suggestion OF another. ,,s,-.-fes -