The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-06-30


Kershaw.
The Masons in Camden. last Saturday, eele-
| brated st. Johns Day, General Kershaw be.
Ing the orator. -:
Lexington.
There was Masonic celebration on Satur-
| day at Pine Ridge, Lexington county. The
address was delivered by Mr.. G. T. Berg, Of
Columbia.
BarnweIl.
We clip from Texas exchange the follow
ing particulars OF the killing Of gentleman
well known in Barnwell: ION Saturday eve
ming q difficulty occurred at Atascoso between
Mr. Dan Tobin and Mr. Angel Torres, In which
the former was killed and the latter very seri-
ously wounded. The difficulty occurred about
some financial matter-to settle 1t resort was
had to fist fight, Tobin getting the best OF it.
result. With all his faults, Tobln had many
good qualities, both of head and heart. He
leaves an interesting family and other relatives
to mourn bis untimely DEATH"
Sumter.
Mr.. W. Bonneau Murray, aged 40 years,
died on Sunday evening, the 18th inst, of
apOpleXy, near Stateburg.
There was severe hall storm at Lower Sa-
lem. Sumter County, on the 10th instant, do
ing considerable damage.
The Watehman gives the following account
Of some cabbage: I'VE saw, last week, cab.
bage from seed sown this year In the open air
which weighed twenty-one pounds. 1t was
from the garden of Captain E. W. Noise These
Noises are some on vegetables, but as they
claim to be descended In direct line from Adam,
the first gardener on record, we presume 1t is
In the blood"
Aiken.
The commissioners appointed by the Legis-'
lature to lay of the new county met last Sat-
urday al Aiken, but quorum not being pres
ent, they adjourned. The board of commits.
sioners for the erection of public buildings had
q long session. Senator Arnlm, the chairman
OF the board, Is now In New York, endeavor-
Ing to effect loan, says the Aiken journal, In
order to expedite the work OF the commission,
and vet not burden the people with the imme-
diate payment OF the whole amount Of the
cost of inaugurating the new county. We
have heard various amounts suggested as to
the probable cost OF the buildings. As the
plans and specifications are not yet matured,
1t is impossible to state an exact amount, but
the presumption is that the courthouse build
ing will cost about $4,000, and the Jail about
$l0 900, and iron chests, furniture, books, land,
&C., about $4,000.
~ spartanburg.
The Spartan mentions the death of Mr.. T.
P. Tolleson, aged thirty-four years, the last Of
four brothers, sons of Mr.. A. Tolleson, OF Spar
tanbnrg.
Speaking of the commencement exercises
of Wofford College, the Spartan says: ION
Sunday Bishop Wightman preached the COM
mencetnent sermon In the College Chapel.
It was grand and Characteristic effort re-
plete with practical lessons to young men
especially, Astounding In rich thought, en-
forced by closely analytical and evangelical
discourse upon the text. General John B.
Preston delivered the address before the Pres.
ton and Calhoun Literary Societies of Wofford
College, on Tuesday. The subject of the ad.
dress was the Influence OF religion upon civil
liberty Need we say that 1t was one OF the
most brilliant intellectual efforts we have ever
listened to! All who know General Preston, or
have heard him, cannot but be Impressed with
his powers o.. .elocution. Graceful on the ros-
trum eloquent IN action and powerful III, inaeI sasa
lectually, he has complete sway over his hear.
ers. ais musical voice, commanding personal
appearance, combined with his strength Of In
teiect, make him the strongest and most
popular orator of the State. The address was
an effort in behalf Of the expansive principle,
that Christianity is power, both IN civlliza-
|. tion and lust government. Let the malicious
dogmas of q party be folsted upon people,
they can, as they will, neutrslize the influence
of the propagandst Pure religion is the
salutary and saving influence Of the govern
ment. Property may be swept away, cities
destroyed by the invading conqueror, yet the
inner temples OF theiiving God will be pre-
served These were about, substantially, the
teachings and tenor of thought Of the address.
Certainly In our present condition as people,
there is in this q consollng thought. We hope
the address will be printed"