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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26

ESCAPE FROM TIE WORKHOUSE.-Between
and O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, Wilson Winston,
John Sheppard ard Charles Wilson, three United
States sodiers confined at the House OF Correc.
ton, effected their ESCAPE while the keeper and
his assistants were engaged in the office. The
trio were serving out term OF twenty days In this
place, where they had been sent by the Mayor for
being dl unk and raising disturbance In Elliott
street some time back. Selecting their opportu'
nifty just after the confusion created by the out
break OF John Washington and his assault With
the axe upon the assistant keeper had subsidized,
they mounted the high wall which separates the
Jail from the House Of Correction. and jumped
from this into the hospital yard The alarm was
he.a given by the assistant keeper OF the
Jail, who saw them moving along the wal,
and he with several others started In pursuit.
Upon lesping from the wall, the fugltives encoun.
tered the keeper OF the hospital, who attempted
to defa!n them, but they succs aded IN eradinS
him. aud scaling the fence got into MazycE street.
spirited chase now begun, and pursucrs ana
| pursued hurried at top speed down MazycS to.
Queen, and through Queen to Rutledge.. The
soldiers, however proved to be the fastest movers,
and In Rutledge street. owing to the increasing
darkness, they shook OF their pHfsuers and
made good their escape by nank movement into
yard. The matter was reported at the Guard.
house to the Mayor next morning while In court,
and merely received as information. The escap-
ists however, had little choice In their places OF
retreat and little later In the day they turned up
as their old quarters In the Citadel They found but
little sympathy here, however. and as soon as the
fact Of their presence was made known TO 'he
commanding officer they were turned over to the
city officials By the latter they were taken 10
the Lower Guardhouse, and have another oppor.
tunity Of interviewing the Mayor this morning.
Escaping from the House OF Correction is now
| becoming quite matter Of JOKE and unless the
prisoner belongs 10 the vagrant class, who esteem
| this place very good hotel at which to put up
his stay there seems to be mere question OF con.
tent on his part. The frequent escapes OF late de-
maud the attention OF the authorities, and some
steps should be taken to render the House OF Cor
reetIon more secure place Of confinement.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26

IMPORTS AND ExPoRTs.-Mr. ". P. Hall, of
our city, received yesterday, per brig Prothesa,
cargo Of $500 bags selected Brazil coffee, just
from Rio Janero, the first received direct since
the war This eaterprislng gentlemen cleared,
yesterday, the Spanish bark Palmira, for BARGE
Iona, with 554 bales upland cotton, and 24s bar
reIs rosIn.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26

UEuED STATES CoURT-The District Court
was opened at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, his
Honor Judge Bryan presiding.
Ex psrte Barber, assignee, in re the Laurens
Railroad. Ordered that the return TO the rule
against J. J. Wheeler and j. ]. Patterson, purcnas'
ers, to show cause, be made on the 30th inst.
Ex parte Thomas Baskins, OF Sumter. Ordered
that the petition for voluntary bankruptcy be re-
ported to Julius q. Carpenter 20 maze adjudica.
ton.
Court then adjourned until 10 O'Clock this morn
inp
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RANGE OF THERMOMETER at Joseph Black
mans drug store, No. 80 Broad street, January rs:
Eight O'Clock SO; 10, 81; 12 so; 81; 4, 81; 0, 5s
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SENArE.-F. H. Cook,
R. V. ponneil, T. NJ. voIgs, b. P. Cook, Thomas
B. Pohl, A. L. W. Riley and VIM. n. Mount, Of
orangeburg County; James NJ. Smith, James PAT
rerson, ]. N. Hayne, of Barnwsll County; D. D.
McCau,.J ". Stubs, James S. Legett, Abraham
ouash and George jenkins, OF Marlboro County;
]. W. Livingston, Walter Wooden, ]. B. Sanders
and ]. 2. Phillips, Of oconee County, as trial
Justices
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26

COUNTY CHECK s.-All persons holding
checks upon the country treasurer are requested
to die schedule list OF the same In the office oi
the county solicitor before Tuesday, the slst In
6tant.
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old, arrested for disor erly conduct and lighting
on Frase.'s wharf, Tuesday morning, deposited
each a ton dollar bill, which they never appeared
to claim.
p. Holmes colored, lodged for disorder'y con-
duct In King Street. and supposed to bc insane,
was referred to the city registrar for eXan!na'
ton.
Daniel Cox, an old offender, who has been be-
trre the Mayor seven or eight times, was arrested
IN Tuesiay night for raising disturbance 10
Calhoun street and for vagrancy. After Il short
examination, he vas sent to the House OF Co-rcc-
tion for ten days under the vag.ant Law.
VIC. B.Sparre, A. Mathleson anu W. Ii. Dodge,
arrested for soliciting orders without license,
were discharged, the evidence adduced not being
suiflcien. to establish their offences.
Frank Oliver and Belle Maxwell, lodged for
raising q row and indulging in tsticutr in q
house In Elliott street, were tried, and Oliver,
who did oil the beating, was fined S5. Belle was
liberated the bruises and kicks administered ny
her opponent. being deemed sufficient punish
meut.
John Washington, the desperate who tried to
break Jail yesterday, as noslced, was sentenced to
the county jiil for thirty days for assaulting
Henry Thomas with ON axe THIS term Is add
ti0nal to The one John Is now serving out az the
House Correction.
A fellow who got funny drunk imagined himself
Ravel. and kept rolling over the sidewalk on
Tuesday night, on East Bay. Being tapped by
policeman, he discovered his mistake, and was
discharged by the Mayor after making thou
sand and one promises Of becoming a temperance
man fGr the future.
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upeing, &t.
CoUTHERN DYE USE.

Anew FRENCH DYE HOUSE has been opened
At No. 35e King street, where DYElNG in all COL
ors. and Cleaning OF all kinds Is done at the
shortest notice and In the besEstyle.
l. BILLER, Freneh,Dye
No, 35s King street, near corner George street.
sep16-1yr
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BILL. HEADS printed Oh fine paper at IS, S.,
IS, Sc SO and IS SO per thousand, according to
size. at TIE NEWS Job Office.
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SLOW pAssAGE.-The Kingstree Star says

SLOW PASsAGE.-The kingstree star says
..The packages OF THE CHARLESTON DAILY
NEWS OF the 18th, 18th and 18th instant, and dl:
rected In plain, leglble hand, 'Kingstree, S. c.
came to the postonice at this place yesterday. the
24tn instant, in the mail bag from Florence.
Since writing the above, the mall from charleston
has arrived, and The CHARLESTON NEWS Is minus
again. A mistake Is pardonable In any one. but
such palpaole and repeated neglect as this de-
mands Investigation"
Now this Is o very serious business and we hope
that the irregularlty Of which the Star complains
will be promptly corrected. Otherwise It will be
necessary to communicate forthwith with Con-
gtessman Rainey.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26

UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER. Samuel Mil
Ter was brought before Commissioner Porteous,
yesterday morning, and examined on charge Of
voting more than once at the Glover's Station pre-
cinct, Collston County, during the late election.
sam admitted that he had voted twice openly,
and said he could have voted oftener with ease.
he was ordered to give the usual bonds In de-
fault OF which he was committed to Jail to await his
trial at the May term Of the United States Court.
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6beet Brass

Sheet Brass.
CHEET BRASS, OF ALL THICKNESS.
Es AND WIDTHS. FOR SALE BIZ wM. sHEP-
HERD & CO., No. "a HAYNE STREET AND No. IS
pINCKNEY STREET til
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-26

PERsoSAL.-Congressman c. c. Bowen is
stsying at the Mills House.
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By R. M. MARSHALL 6 BRO.

r OF ON SOUTH STREET, NEAR
IL Nassau street. rfBs
THIS DAY, January 28th, will be sold at the
Old Postof1ce, Broad street. at II O'Clock,
A BUILDING LOT oil the south side OF South
street, measuring about "a feet front by about rs
feet deep, more or less. ~.
Terms cash. Purchaser to pay us for papers
and stamps. - -s:E jan26
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Magnetic Iron Company, at P. NJ.
Palmetto Pioneer Cooperative Association, at
YPM
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aurtioacers' 1lripase Sales, &r.
By ALONZO J. WHITE s. son.

DAvEN'S POINT PLANTATION,
III JUHNS ISLAND.
VIII be sold, at private sale, RAVENS POINT
PLANTATION one OF the finest sea Island cotton
places In the State, containing $50 acres more or
less, $40 OF which are cleared. balance well wood.
ed, Situated on southwest corner Johns Island.
On plantation fine dwelling, all necessary out
buildings, and houses for operatives. This place
Is worthy the attention Of aaricHtursts. For
particulars apply as above, No. s. East Bay.
innOR-t
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ByJ. A. ENSLOW & Go.

BvJ. A. ENSLOW & co. &
MOLAS SSESl ASSESI
lM THIS DAY Thursdsy), the 26th instant, at
half.past 10 O'Clock, will be sold In front OF our
Store, No. al East Bay, - I7.sas - 81
20 hhds. SWEET CUBA lfOLASSES
50 bbIs. Sweet Cuba Molasses.
Terms At sale -. ian26
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81 FOR later Locals, see First Paye.
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TIE BURNS CHARITABLE ASSOCiATIoN.-The
one hundred and twelfth anniversary Of the birth
day of the poet Robert Burns was celebrated i'll a
becoming manner, last evening, by the society
which bears his name. The officers who were elect
ed AZ the last monthly meeting are as follows :
Archibald Cameron, president; Robert King first
vice.presldent; 3. McInns, second vice-president;
Stuar: Somerville, secretary and treasurer; Alex
ander McConkey, John Shaw and VIM. Mcintosh.
committee on charity; S. Webb and John Magill,
committee on letters; John Wingate, John F. Ma
he. and 3. N. Shea, committee Oh finance; Wm.
NJ Miller, George ". Marin and d. N. Shea,
stewards.
At eight O'Clock the members Of the association
and q large number OF invited guests assembled
aroupd the board, furnished in the most sumptu'
GUS style By Mr. Kroeg who was the caterer on
the OCCASION After discussing the numerous and
temptlug vlands aud dsposing OF the bottle 0!
national ae, placed at the right h!nd OF each
guest the regular toasts Of the evening were
alyen Al the conclusion OF these several mem
bers were called upon, and with each toast the
| fun grew fast AMI furious Later The mystical ad
ventures o! Tam O'Shanter, reclted with all the
feeling Of kindred spirit, delighted the listeners
and not until late hour, so nights black arch
the keystone' did Auld Lang Syne dismiss the
banoueters to their several homes.
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Meetings This Day.

Barometer corrected tor elevation and tempe
raturp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
AppRnAoH or rHE cHoLERA.

In the principal cities of the North
and East preparations are making
against visitation Of cholera, now
sweeping over a part of Europe. If
these preparations shall fail to battle it
back, it is a matter Of absolute certainty
that it will visit the Mississippi Valley.
The disease has already made its appear
ance in New York, though not commu-
nicated by that abroad. If a case of
Asiatic cholera occurs in New York
simultaneously with the spread Of the
disease abroad, does not the fact indi-
cate that the cause, never yet satisfac-
torily ascertained, exists on this side of
the Atlantic, and only needs provoca-
ton to begin its work of destruction
l. is thought by some that the scourge
will not reach Memphis before next
spring. But that will not do to depend
on. 1t may reach here before the end
Of September, and find our sanitary
condition all it desires. We trust that
our authorities will not overlook this
grave matter. If we cannot prevent its
approach, we may, at least, deprive it Of
much of the material upon which il
works, and as far as possible starye it
out
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
Eclectic Magazine.

The Eclectic for September is just
out, and presents us with very striking
portrait of Max Muller, the distinguished
linguist and scholar. These portraits,
one Of which embellishes each number,
are special feature of the Eclectic;
and, inasmuch as the subject is always
some man of wide general reputation,
they add very materially to the value OF
the magazine. They are taken from
the best pictures, and are engraved on
steel in the best style Of " line engray-
ings." The table of contents this month
is unusually interesting, and includes
Charles Dickens, most valuable and
suggestive essayiA History of the Com
mune of Paris; The Tasmanian Devil;
Two Nights in French Prison During
the Civil War; the Literary Life; Mi
chael Angelo and His Art; Murat and
Charlotte Corday; the Planet of Love;
Teeth; continuation of Patty, and a
capital short story called Under the
Mountains" Besides these there are
other articles and the usual copious
editorial miscellany. Published by +.
R. Pelton, l0S Fulton street, New York.
Price S. per year two copies 80; single
numbers 40 cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials TO the Ledger.
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA Q. p. 4 A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, August 22.-The new loan is
a great success. The European SyRdi-
cate opened their books at ten am, in
this city; and in Paris, Berlin, Frank
fort, Amsterdam, Hamburg and Brus-
sells, the amount introduced was $780,
100000, FIVE per cent. United States
bonds. No subscriptions were received
at less than par, in gold. The loan COM
manded a premium of to u per cent.
previous to the opening of the books.
The subscriptions in this city are already
far over thirty million dollars. Advices
from the continental agencies make it
certain that the entire $75,0O0,0O0 has
been taken. The books will be closed
tomorrow, Wednesday, instead of on
Thursday, as has been advertised.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
THE GREAT BOAT RACE.

Contest Between the Tyne and st.
Johns CreWs-Sad Termination
Death Oh HenfOrth OF the Tyne
Crew.
ST. JOINS, N. B., August 23.-The
great aquatic contest between the Tyne
and st. Johns crews came off this morn
ing amid intense excitement. The
weather in every respect was favorable.
The St. Johns crew previously an
nounced their determination not to row
unless the water was smooth, but would
rather allow their opponents to claim
the stakes. The crews we're in position
at 1876 precisely. The boats started,
the St. Johns leading at the end Of the
first mile.
The spectators on the banks observed
commotion among the Tyne crew.
Renforth broke blood vessel and fell
back in his seat. The Tyne's immedi-
ately headed for the shore, landed and
conveyed their unfortunate comrade to
a house on the bank. Medical aid was
summoned, but too late. Renforth died
in very few minutes.
The St. Johns, unaware of the com
motion or reason for the Tyne's heading
ashore, continued over the course, max
ing the entire distance (six miles) in
forty minutes and eleven seconds.
The sad termination to the race caused
universal sorrow. The English crew es-
pecially we're overwhelmed with grief at
the loss Of their comrade. The whole
community lament the loss Of one who
was reckoned the greatest and most ac-
complished living oarsmen. A post
mortem examination will be held. The
race will probably be awarded to the
St. Johns crew.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
A LOST oppoRrUN1rY.

OF all men who have figured in modern
times, Grant has had the finest oppor
tunity of becoming famous by perform
ing great and yirtuous action. After
his election to the Presidency there were
indications that he would treat the South
justly and even humanely. By such. a
course he would have made friends all
over the Union, and might have carried
some Southern States next year without
resorting to the bayonet But he threw
himself unreservedly into the arms of
the desperate men who control the Radi-
cal party. They swept him along as if
he had been made Of straw. His treat
ment of Georgia is well remembered.
His treatment of all the Southern States
makes up a catalogue Of usurpations
difficult to find in the history of the Old
World. He had no magnanimity, little
knowledge and no elevation of charac-
ter. He knew, and knows this much,
however, that his policy toward the
South caused it to be overrun by
plunder-hunters, and that they have
seized upon the State governments and
involved them in debt many millions. He
knows that they are the authors, either
directly or indirectly of the trouble and
violence in the South. And he permits
their conduct, because he still feels, or
pretends to feel that the South is still
rebelliously inclined. AS it is, he is
despised by the Southern people, while
the great Democracy and thousands of
his own active, influential partisans have
contempt for his character and preten-
sions. But if he had pursued the course
a Washington would after his election,
he would have gone into history as one
Of the famous men of the world. But he |
would not have been rich; he would have
had no cottage at Long Branch and no
kinsman in Office. He lost the oppor-
tunity of becoming famous by doing
good, and embraced riches as far pre-
ferable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Twenty-One Business Houses and
Dwellings Destroyed - Loss not
Less than $4,000.


LEXINGTON, KY, August 23--At six
o'clock this morning fire broke out in
j. NJ. Graves livery stable in the middle
Of square on Short street, between
Spring and Broadway streets, entirely
destroying the stable. The fire con-
tinued to spread up Short street to
Broadway, down Broadway to Main,
down Main half way to Spring, eonsum-
ing everything in its course. The fire
still continues, and it is feared will
sweep the entire square, including that
portion fronting on Spring street. The
heaviest losses are, so far as can be
learned, j. NJ. Graves livery stable and
dwelling, valued at s27 1000, covered
by insurance; Mont MulIer's dwelling
house, valued at $8OOO-insured for
$4,000; j. r. Clay's clothing house, $l2,-
0O0-insuranee unknown; st. Charles
saloon, owned by Derrode, valued at
&c. O0-insured for $4,000. One man
is supposed to be buried beneath the
walls of falling building, and men are
at work trying 20 find the body.
Ten A.M.-The progress of the fire
has been arrested, with little loss beyond
what was last reported. Two additional
dwelling houses have since burned. No
definite idea Of the total loss has as yet
been made, but it is not probable that it
win be less than 100000. Twenty-one
business houses and dwellings we're to-
tally destroyed No further develop
ments regarding the missing man, as
the debris is so hot that men cannot work.
Engines are still throwing all the water
possible on the ruins to cool them off,
so as to continue the search.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
NEW YORK.
An OIL Train ON the Erie Railroad
Burned-FFeneh Citizens Celebra-
ton Forthcoming italian DEM
Onsfrafi0n - Success of the New
Loan I'm Europe.

| Forthcoming AtAtAhM 1ytnh
0nstrafion = Success of the New
Loan I'm Europe.
NEW York, August 23.-An Erie rail
way oil train caught fire from the sparks
of the locomotive, at the western termi
nus of the Bergen tunnel, yesterday
evening. Eight cars of oil were de-
stroyed and the track destroyed fol-
sonic distance. The eastward bound
trains were delayed The flames rose
to great hight and we're visible for
miles around.
A number of French citizens are
making efforts to have grand celebra-
ton by the French citizens here on the
anniversary of the French Republic.
The celebration takes place September
4th, on which day, one year ago, the
Republic was proclaimed.
The general committee for the coming
Italian celebration met last night at the
Germania assembly rooms. Communi-
cations from several societies, in re-
Spouse to invitations, were received;
also letter from Governor Hoffman,
stating that official business at the CAPT
tai precluded his attendance as re-
quested. Horace Greeley also excused
himself on the ground of prior engage
ments, but gave the movement his en-
tire sympathy.
The following is from a Washington
special to the Times News from London
to-day records the success of the Syn
dictate in disposing of almost the whole
of the $sO,OOO,OOO of the new loan as
signed to Europe, and excited much en-
thusiaism here. 1t may be expected
that the advantage gained will be fol-
lowed up as fast as possible.
The success which has attended the
negotiations of the new loan, in Europe,
creates general comments from the
press here. The Tribune has the follow
ing ON the subject:
Mr.. Boutwell, has succeeded in fund
ing his first $500, 1000, in spite of the
Tory hostility in Europe and the copper
head malignity at home; and now, if he
will draw all the loans at present author
lied, except the 4 per cent, and obtain
from Congress power to sell one thousand
to fifteen hundred millions of that hav-
ing thirty, forty or fifty years to run, at
not more than six per cent. below par,
we are confident that he may save
enough interest to pay off the entire
debt, including the discount on his
bonds, within the next forty
years. Let him stipulate that
the two per cent. thus saved in in
terest shall be sacredly devoted to buy
ing up and cancelfng the principal of
this loan, provided it can be bought at
or below par. Let the interest be paid
quarterly, and in London, Amsterdam
or Frankfort, if desired, without tax or
deduction of any kind. We are conf
dent that the great banking houses would
take the entire loan at ninety-fye, and
that it would rise to par within five
years, and within two per cent. of it in
one year after it had been placed. We
can thus pay the last dime Of our debt
within forty years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
INTERESTING BOOK.

We have received a very handsome
book entitled, "A Trip to the Great
Saginaw Valley; June, 1871; by Laura
Ream: indianapolis" Our readers will
remember to have heard much Of that
excursion, and the interest the details
Of it elected. The excursionists were
numerous, and composed principally Of
members Of the press and their wives.
Other invited guests, including ladies'
and gentlemen, made up the party.
Miss Ream, of Indianapolis, was Of it,
and by her intelligence, address and
amiable disposition, contributed greatly
to the pleasure of all. She was elected
to be the historian of the excursion She
has acquitted herself in the handsomest
manner. and given the public a book
full Of information valuable to every
class Of society. 1t is accompanied BY
a large map showing the country trav-
ersed and the connections Of the great
lines Of railway. We congratulate Miss
Ream on her perfect success in writing
the history Of an event that will not soon
pass from the minds Of those who were
connected with it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

DELPHI, IND., August 23.-Jerome
Brooks, who was accessory TO the muir
der ofStaten, in Logansport, about three
months ago, was yesterday sentenced in
the Circuit Court here to be hanged.
RICHMOND, IND, August 2S.-James
Bryant. Of this city, while out riding
Saturday evening, was thrown from the
buggy, and had one Of his legs fractured.
Il was amputated yesterday, and he is
now in yeryIcri teal condition.