The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-29
ALI ABOUT THE STATE.
Columbia.

| Columbia.
Major E. W. Seibels has. returned to his
home in Columbia from Washington, whittier
he had been summoned TO testify before the
"Outrage" committee.
DR.. F. Ensor, superintendent OF the Lu-
natlc Asylum, has returned from his Northern
tour,
The Crescent says: ;''We give as matter of
information, the amounts of Che pay certia-
Gates issued to jurors and constables for ser.
vice on the court during It's sitting: Pay of
five constables s73 70; pay OF thirty-two reg
ulsr and FIVE special petit jurors s479 35;
pay of eighteen grand jurors sls4 40. Total
s6s7 45'. ~,
OF a isspirit willing, flesh weakn brother OF
color, the Marion Star feelingly remarks: It
!eyokes all the sympathetic in our sympathetic
nature to record the woes of Rev. George
ter. The reverend gentleman had an appoint
ment, Sabbath last, to shear the sheep and
to skin the goats at Salem Expectation was
on the aut Utve; and Impatience even )ostled
Time tor Its sluggish pace. On Saturday, the
sad intelligence was spread that Brother
George had made 80 deep an impression on
Judge Greene, that the gentleman OF the gown
was unwilling to lose the services of the gentle
man of the white necktie; and to better secure
said valuable services of the :parson, he was
escorted to the rippling waves Of the. Conga-
rec Just beyond which stands o large brick
building labelled "Welcome ALL" II was even
limited by gossips, that the reverend George
was to spend there six months, during which
time it was hoped that he would forget his
fondness tor his neighbors hog meat.
Williamsburg.
Mr.. John A. KEGS, formerlHa member oil the
Legislature from williamsburg District, died
at bis residence on Santee, o4Frlday last. He
was a gentleman of high moral character, and
much esteemed by all who knew him.
The Klngstree Star speaks thus OF the crop
prospect: 1--WE see and hear good reports
generally Of the growing crops all over the
State. especially the provision crop. If no
untoi seen disaster occurs between this time
and the middle OF July, We believe the largest
corn crop will be made this year than has
been Tor a great many years. A larger guam.
tity of land has been planted this year In corn
than has been the case since the war; the sea-
sons are admirable, and the culture generally
good. We travelled recently through por-
ton OF Darlington District, and the crops
generally were very promising, both cotton
and corn. The farmers there adopt the fiat
mode of culture entirely, and under this sys-
tenn, we are told, they make fine crops. The
people OF that district are hopeful of making
large surplus of provisions this year. We
hear of no scarcity Of corn anywhere. and this
may be one of the reasons why such fine crops
are being made. It takes corn to make corn,
is an Old saying. We are pleased at the pros
pect generally"
The Star also gives the following account of
! fire they had In Kingstree: "Our citizens
were alarmed about IL o'clock on Saturday
night last by the unusual cry In this village Of
fire. 1t was discovered to be 10 the nelghbor
hood of the depot; and knowing the arrange.
ment Of the houses at that PLACE 1t was feared
that they would all be destroyed; but luckily
only one house was burned, aid that a kitchen
belonging to Mr.. John D. Harper. 1t stood In
close proximity to his dwelling house and
other buildings, and but for the calm night
and exertions Of the people to prevent other
buildings from catching, the whole OF the
houses in that locality would have been con,
sumed. The fire is supposed to have originated
from stove which was In the kitchen. This
should be warning to all to be more cautious
with this dangerous element"
Horny.
The Horny News is responsible for the fol-
Some four weeks ago, one Tom Piver, res
ident citizen Of Wilmington, suddenly took 1t
into his head 10 visit his relations in the vcin-
ity Of Little River, leaying his vile hss to smut m
cation, Cousin Tom, aided by his wondrous
stories of his wealth in-~Wllmington, and the
recounting Of sea voyages that surpassed In
fabulous story those Of Sinbad the sailor, sud-
denly grew agantin favor with the fair ones
to be smiled upon by Cousin Tom was swoon-
Ing happiness. By degrees one OF the fair ones
concluded her nerves strong enough to enjoy
the bliss and share the countless riches.
Learning that the Rev. Mr. Cox had passed
the over night at the house OF that lnimitaole
joker, Joe King, they determined to be made
one flesh; 30 of to find the parson they went.
Hailing AZ Mr.. Kings gate, they sent In TO
know If he was there, and If he would per-
form the marriage ceremony lor them. The
good man sent Them word to come on. Gu
.pid's darts hestened their steps to the house,
where sat the minister with solemn face and
serious brow, but, as a natural consequence,
Joe must have his fun, so addressing PlVer,
be remarked: :t-.l..
"It appears you are about to increase your
family :"
"Oh yes" said Plver, ..we hope the happy
event will soon be consummated." "But are
you not already married ?" "0h no-haye
been to sea for the last eighteen years just
landed In Wilmington two weeks ago"
Here Joe fetched preconcerted low
whistle. when, like Banquo's ghost, the de-
serted wife, with babe In her arms, stood be-
fore her truant lord.
AS free love Is contagious, SO Is Womans
rights-With lungs stout as gutta.percha;, she
upbraided him with his meanness, until the
poor wretch was glad, accompanied by his
lawful wife, to make tracks In such haste that
he forgot to return to his friend the clothes
he borrowed to get married In.
The last we heard of Joe was that he was
piounu tho inkp