The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-07-22
ILL ABoUT.THE STATE.
Barnwell.

The Beanfort Republican says: "The e&-
nress accent at Blackville is among the miss
Inc. he left consoling letter In his oflce 1a
which he stated that he had at sundry times
distracted various sums, and as he was una
ble to make restoration, he concluded to take
himself off-a feat which he has successfully
accomplished. His age was nineteen or there
abouts: name unknown to u.s.
Beaufort.
The Beaufort Republican. reports the follow
ing .amentable occurrence: Saturday morn
ing last Mrs. Mary Wigton had the misfortune
to be burned to sucn an extent that, at present
writing, it is amatter of doubt If she survives.
In attempting 10 -kindle fire In the stove,
and not burning as quickly as was necessary,
and no sooner had the burning liquid reached
the fire than anexplosion occurred, and In an
instant she was wrapped in flames. Some OF
the family were reading on the piazza. ana
being attracted BY scream, looked and saw
the lady completely enveloped IN fire.. A mat
tress near by was thrown upon her after sne
had sank to the floor, which smotnered tne
flames, but not until she was burned In most
frightful manner underneath her clothing, her
hands, neck and face scorched until the blood
flowed freely. DR.. Stuart was instantly called
and applied proper restoratives. but during
the day she was in fearful agony" g.
Anderson. fi51e
The Anderson Intelligencer says: HWe are
informed that Franklin GABRIEL, who claimed
to be- raised about ten miles from Anderson
Courthouse, was found dead III eorn-iieio
near the residence 9i af; Oh a. III
A'negro man calling himself James Galllard,
formerly known as William Broy'es, says the
Intelligencer.. was arrested yest sterday,, upon
the charge Of stealing mule, and was lodged
in jail. He sold the mule several days ago TO
one of our citizens, and some c0lored men sus-
pecting his movements hereabouts, haa MN
arrested iron other charges at first, when hls
connection with the mule was ascertained..s IL
was a. small blpck mule, with one eye, and
we are informed that It has since been sold TO
parties living in Georgia.
On Monday last, says the Intelllgencer,
during the prevalence OF thunderstorm, an
old colored man, nai1ed King. was discovered
near the railroad, upon the plantation OF Dr..
ground. The doctor ordered some colored
people to ascertain what was the matter with
him, and although they proceeded IN that d.
rection, afterwards returned TO the mouse
without executing the command. DR.. 8royles
then went to his relief, and applied restora-
tives which brought the old man to 'semi-c9n.
seriousness. Upon being asked, King said that
some one had shot at him, and that the pow
der burnt his facs. The truth is. he had re.
ceived a severe shock from lightning, and
concluded that the Kn. Klux were after him
From the same paper we also copy the fol.
lowing account OF disastrous fire: 'We re-
eret to learn that our friend, MIR. ?. l.. Dean,
living near Fair Play, in Oconee County, met
with q heavy loss bv fire on Monday, 10Th In
stant His dwelling caught fire about three
o'clock In the afternoon Of that day, and was
totally consumed, besides the furniture, the
clothing of the iamily, and several hundred
dollars in greenbacks, making total loss OF
about s2500. There was no insurance upon
the building or Its contents, we believe"
Abbeviue.
The Press and Banner has full account OF
commencement at Due West College. OfPro-
lessor CarlIsle's address before the Female
College it says: ssWe had heard the profess
sor repeatedly on former occasions, and came
to the feast with sharpened appetite. We
were not disappointed. The speaker exhibi-
ted all the characteristics for which he is. no.
ted-profound thought finding expression In
the simplest and most appropriate language
original views bringing to light some new
truth, or presenting an old truth IN q new
light. Every thought and expression. OF the
speaker give evidence Ct profound rehecaon
and an enlarged converse with men GAO
books. The necessity OF having some mao.
the purposes and concenLrate the energies
was che fruitful and appropriate theme upon
which he poured forth wealth OF Illustration,
of practical suggestions and earnest appeal;
The address was listened to with interest, ana
has been the subject Of general commsnda-
tion."