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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05

The Boston fire ragged on November 9th
and 10th, barely twelve weeks ago, yet the
people of that enterprlslng city, although It
has been the dead OF winter, have labored st
rebuilding their burnt district with an energy
With the thermometer far below the freezing
point, thousands Of workmen are actively en-
gagged In clearing away rubbish, getting ont
materials, and doing everything they possible
can at this inclement season. Some undis-
mayed contractors are even said to De patane
no walls, but this work, In such frosty ames,
must be risky process. The walls OF hew
stores are reported to be rising rapidly, ana
everywhere great plies OF materials are accu-
mulating, ready for the masons and The car. ::
penters, at the earliest approach OF spring: Ia
some sections the incomplete action OF ine
commissioners comm who are to widen and straight.
en- en- the streets delays operations, but every.
where there is determined spirit exnioisso 10
hurry things forward as rapidly as possible.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05
W1LL PATTERSON BE TRIED !
From the Columbia oarollnlan.::


There ls case of very general and absorb,
ing public interest, which It has been expected
w0uld come up for trial before our Court OF
Sessions. which met yesterday. 1t is the case
of John ]. Patterson, senator elect-God save
the mark-from South Carolina, charged
with briblng and attempting to brlbe members
of the General Assembly to secure their votes.
Whether he will be tried or not is not to oe
toretold. Ordinarily. when person 10 cnarged
with criminal offence, based upon Two CT
three afldavits, 1t may be relied upon, pre,ty
surely. that be will be put upon his trial. We
are sorry that the community cannot ieel tne
same reasonable assurances as to PattersonS
arraIpnment. He is q willy fellow, up TO all
sGrls at quips and quirks ana oooges, anG,
ike an eel. We mucn fear will slip through
her 6rqers even after being apparently Within
the grasp of justice.
the frst move on the Patterson cheseboard
was made yesterday In the motion Of Mr..
Chamberlain, Mr.. Patterson's counsel, to Set
aside the whole list OF jurors upon the ground
that they had been lrregularly drawn. The
motion was made nominaly In behalf oi
Robert Cooper, some unknown accused party
but the accused, In whose real interest tne
step was taken, was John j. Patterson, toe
.shonesi, :" however, 10 have his name appear.
The point made by Mr.. Cnamoerlaln was,
That u der the general Jury law, the time al
which Jurors are to be drawn must not be
more more ihan fifteen nor less than seven days
before the sitting of the court. There seem
10 be some conflicts and Inconsistencies IN
the iury law as it now stands, but as to these
we will forbear comment until we have the
benefit of the arguments oil the learned coun'
sci this morning. 1t will be great point ior
Patterson 10 stave off his trial until alter tne
fourth of March, when he shall present him.
self before the bar OF the Senate TO claim nls
seat. If he can effect this, he may hope, per.
haps, by the power and patronage wnicl I
attach 10 senator's position, to escape alto
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05

migration and settlement In this State of
laborers, mechanics and artisans, Of what
ever character, and particularly OF agricultu.
ralists, whether from the Northern States or
from other counties, and TO that end, to publish
and circulate through newspapers and other
wise, practical Information concerning the
climate, soil, water powers, mineral resources
and other natural advantages afforded In this
State to those who are seeking homes and In
yestments of capital. He shall also hold pub
lie meetings at practicable points throughout
this S'ate for the purpose OF eniisting public
interest In the subject and securing co-opera.
lion from the public generally.
SEC. 8. That the said commissioner shall
open an office In the City OF Charleston, and
shall have authority, In his discretion. to es-
tablish an office or agency In the City OF New
York, and to appoint deputy or agent TO
have charge Of the same; aud shall keep, or
cause to be kept thereiD, full and complete
records of all lands and other property which
may be reported to him for sale or other dis
position BY the owners thereof, and OF all
opportunities for labor or Investment which
may be offered through him, by capitalists or
others; aud shall give such Information there
OF, through newspapers or otherWlse, as Will
cause the came 10 become known TO those
most likely to immigrae. he shall have the
right 10 charge and receive such fees for effect
Ing sales of property, or for rendering any
other services to capitalists or others In this
State, as may be properly paid for the came
which fees shall be paid into the State treasury.
SEC. 4. That the said commissioner shall re-
port to the Governor, annually, on the first
day of November, and at such other times as
may be required. .,
SEC. s. That the said commissioner shall
receive an annual salary OF three thousand
dollars, and shall bs allowed for actual ex-
penses for rent, deputy's services, advertising,
printiDg, &c, not exceeding twelve thousand
dollars per annum, to be paid on the warrant
of the Governor out of any moneys In the
treasury not otherwise appropriated.
SEC. 6. That the books and papers OF the
Bureau OF Agricultural Statistics shall be
turned over 10 the said commissioner.
The rest of the proceedings OF the Senate
to-day has been fully reported by telegraph,
and the House, as was expected, and as Is
usual when all adjournment is taken from
Friday to Monday evening, had no quorum,
and was consequently adjourned until noon
tomorrow. PICKET.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05
SPARKS FROM THE RIRES.

in the United States Senate yesterday the
resumption of specie payment was discussed.
The United States House of Representa-
lives has ordered the evidence in The Credit
Mobiier case to be printed.
The steamship Montgomery, from Savan-
nah for New York, has been towed Into Tybee,
with her shaft broken. ~
-Zapzlbar advlces, dated November 80,
say Livingstone started for the interior, Au-
the Norwegian steamer Woodham, bound
from Newcastle 10 New York, went ashore on
The Isle of Wight during gale, and Is total
wreck, All hands were saved.
Mr.. Hardgrove, formerly Of Nelson Coun-
ty. Virginia, killed himself, his wife and child,
In Washington, yesterday. Canse-insanity,
from pecuniary losses sustained during the
~Oue of the boilers at Woods Rolling Mills,
PHILADELPHIA, exploded. A fragment enter,
inc The Albion Print Works. three hundred
iest distant, killed two boys. Nine persons
in all were killed.
The Ice gorge continues at Port Deposit
Md. There are no signs of the rlyeffrising'
but the residents are living dread. Nc
Else is vet reported In the SNquehanna, and
the ice Is still solid.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05

The boiler of an engine on the elevated
raIIv7ay in New York exploded on Thursday,
producing panic among the passengers a thai an.
tenn The situation was made all the more
tantalizing by the proximity ofthe platform Ct
Pwenly.6rst street, which was go near ana yet
80 far. Some of the more impatient OF the
passengers at once began to risk breaking
rerch on to the Sidewalk, q distance, allowing
tor their length OF stature, OF about hitsen !,
feet, A more ludicrous slight than when ,,s na9
a dozen or more were dangling from the tsiis
at once could hardly be imagined. .a a iaGGea so
was fpally procured. down which those WIZ
were too timid to Jump descended, save @.
lone, lorn female, who refused for sunery sr- 1sr
sons to do so TIL the mantle OF nignt c,fseai Tse
Swallowed the great city and Oil OF ii1 for such
inhabitants. The remedy suggestedn pe carrv "a =
foIdIns % ladder. by which passengers m"'
descend when an accident occuf0'
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05
EARTHQUAKES IN THE EAST.

CALCUTTA, February 4.
An earthquake occurred at the City of Le-
bree, In the Territory of scinde, attended by
dreadful destruction of human llle and great
amount OF property. Over five thousand lives
were lost by the disaster which overlook the
city 80 suddenly. No escape was possible. A
great part of the city Ia ic ruins. The shock
extended over large tract OF country, being
distinctly felt at towns several miles distant.
The Inhabitants of Lebree, after the first con-
yulsIon was over, seized all movables and fled
to the mountains. Houses tottered and fell In
ruins, blocking up the streets and killing men
and animals.
ATHENS, February 4.
terrible earthquake occurred 10 the Island
Of Samos, causing much destruction OF life
and DrOperly.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05
FEBRUARY 5, 1878.

to link that the g,ories of new Charleston
may greatly surpass those of old Charleston.
Already the people spend less time In reading
the doleful book of Lamentations, and are
turning to the more cheerful pages of Isaiah,
the prophet OF redemption and hope.
Let me simply add, that the Baptist
churches here seem to be in condition Of
healthy activity. Rev. Mr.. Shuck, pastor Of
the venerable .rst church, is doing we'll, and
MIR. Chambliss, recently called to the Citadel
Square, has received welcome which augurs
the best results. OF the colored churches
caunot now write. j. Il. 4.
January 18th, 1878.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05
THE WEATHER THIS DAP.
WASHINGTON, January 4.

WASHINGTON, January 4.
Probabilities: For the New England and
Mldcle States, rising barometer, somewhat
lower temperatures westerly TO nortnerly
winds, and very generally clear weather. For
the SOuth-Atlantic and Cult States, east of the
Mississippi, westerly to norLberly winds, and
clear and clearing weather. From Tennessee
to Ohio and lower Michigan, northerly and
westerly winds, and generally clear weather.
From Missouri and Minnesota, and Lakes Su.
pprior and Michigan, westerly TO soutneriy
winds, and generally clear weather.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05
ICOLORED SENSATION.

WAsHISGToN, February 4.
The largest audience ever assembled 10 this
city was present In Ltncoln's Hall last night to
witness an operalic performance by newly
organized opera company composed eXclu-
siVely OF colored artists of this city. Most OF
the singing was very fine, and the perform
ance throughout was highly creditable to the
asplrants for operatlc honors.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-05

- lady architect 69 9 ousss SSlsssIh That lave
rich BY drawing Ias,p Plans 81 zach =. room.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05
WEEKLY OLE lgEP0R 4.

The well of Messrs, Engehart Oo',
ing. at present 400 feet Mr.. Lawson has
commenced the surface of his new well,
north side of blind line, and near machlne
shop Tue rig is building ever "Old Maple
Leain Mr.. Lawyer is preparing ,rlg,
south east corner .oi blind line and side
road. Upon the nor west corner MI
Coryells new well, lis No. in that local.
ity. is pumping aud proves fist class wen.
This well was drilled in G3 days by Mr'
David Watson. His three rigs Will he COM
nected and pumped with one boiler. Toe
last well of Messrs. Hessey, Roseoburg %
McGatvey, near Empire well. is day wei: :
to the north east. Garner D'nroche are
getting ready for new we'll Mr. doe
Ward is drilling his new well, Lambe tel
ritory. Mr.. Lanbes new well net proving
satisfactory, Notwithstanding big show oil
gas and oil, is being put down 10 495. Mr'
nrader is at work at q new venture east
side of Parks farm. back about 20 rods from
.Zth me- MT. Oalanan Is ul"''ue "'"
we'll, near is other wells, and Mr.. McDou'
gal is working at we'll upon the south
side Of Callahan property, having purchas-
ed 50 acres Mckatrick d Co, are putting
down well uron the Widde territory -
We Learn ether parties are intending opeI
atipg to the nor west.
The Windmill (or rather we might say
the windwell) is working when the wind
blows, even a sligh. breeze. 1t is said TO
be- success as well as a curiosty.- Pei
rola, Ont, Advertiser.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

1t requires all sorts OF people to make up
q world, consequently we are not surprised
to see SO many people who think they are
fulfilling their mission and working out
their destiny by miDdipg other folks busi/
ness. Still they are greatly at fault. Were
they TO stop and consider for a moment
when they are making themselves ever
o.fcious and cancarned about their neig1i
bors atfirs. Is this my business? and were
in his place and he in mine, what would
| think? Surely then would they reaiz,
the full sense OF the term-mind your own
business. Ii young lady visits your neigb/
Dor next door and walks up street with him,
don't run right off Ieavng your sewing and
baby crying 10 tell another neighhor the
same prOclivities as yourself tina. Mr.. So
and 50 and that strange brazan faced lady
have just returned from walk, and it's not
the first time either, and pity Is expressed
for the wife who can't help but notice it,
Condemnation is as greatly beaped upon the
two guilty, innocent parties. The young
lady in question or his sister Tnus it is
that scandal and rumor ar ses and grows
Wherefore ifshe had quietly went on with
sn eye to her affairs, she would not have
undergone the humiliation of starting u
false rumor, and at the same time attended
to her own alf .irs murder will out is trite
old adage. Mind your own business and
scandal will show itself soon enough il it
have any foundation without any help from
you Advise is all well enough when pruI
IDENTIFY administered; but ofliciousness and
advice are two different things. The form/
er is followed by tantalizing: / told him
so and had you done as | told you, &c :,
showing at Olce toe conversation grown 10
ciliciousness. The best plan is 10 mind
your own affairs remembering you were so
constituted as TO hear aud see more than
ynn say, aud you will receive ecomiums
while on the other hand contempt is your
lot.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

SEPTEMBER. August bows himself out OF
the stately procession OF months and gives
place to September, serene aud pleasant
fellow who partakes of the genlaIlty oi
summer and the vigor OF autumn. lie mln|
gles in delightful combination the lights
and shades of the year, cooling the heats OF
mid day with the refreshing breath OF his
evenings and mornings. Tdere is an en-
ioyment of sky aud breeza, for the bracins
and wholesome influences Of the atmosphere
temper the sunshine to the body, and conn
pensate in,ful measures for the perspiring
airs and the mosquitoes OF August. Old
Probabilities usually does himself infinite
about these days, glorying in his best
achievements. His pet days are in them.
selves exhieratiug sermons aud enllveniug
hymns. There is no need to tank OF the
oil crop. or the harvests, or the general
profusing Of the season, or the probabilities
Of the fall trade, for the beginning of the
autumn sings Its own praise and makes its
own cheerful promises.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

We made mention few weeks ago OF u 9
to be cleaned ont and started up on the old
Bennisghoff farm, in Bennehot Run. We
have learned few additional facs which
may be of Interest to our readers. The
company is known as the International Oc-
tave Association of New York, aud is CON-
posed OF number of wealthy gentlemen
residing 10 that city aud elsewhere, aud
who have been largely interested in petro-
leum Developments 10 the early days of th.
oil business. 1t is the intention of the com
pany to clean out the old holes, ream them
down, put in largo casing to shut off the
water which has always been great source
Of trouble in that territory, aud then give
up already and will commence the work of
drilling on Monday. The first Well tc be
cleaned out is located on one OF the leases
of The old Benninghof Petroleum Company,
on ihe flats about an equal distance from
tle once famous spouters, tina Philadelphia,
Pail Sheridan and Getty wells. 1t is also
the detention Of the company to plug up u
large humber OF the old ho lies for the pur-
pose OF shutting off the wafer. The work is
under the superintendent of Mr.. Hebert,
o practical oil operator.
We look for the production of q good deal
of oil yet 10 that vicinity.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

THE FoREMAN-SNYDER MURDER. John
W, Foreman and Rebecca Snyder, In Jail at
Butler, charged with poisoning John Sny.
der, husband OF the woman named, have
slgned their names TO a paper, in which
they say they are innocent of the charge,
and trust in God as their helper and pro/
tector. In an address 10 the jury they say,
"May it please God 10 choose such one as
will give our case q candid hearing and
award us as such verdict as We feel we
have q claim TO- of our innocence. He will
through His Divine will, make it appear"--
Ia an appendix Foreman says that the rel
port that be had ill-used his wife 8 untrue,
bat the reverse ia true, aRh he winds up
with the wish, "W ou!d to God that | hat
died when child"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

Our townsmau, Mr.. G.. b. Simmons,
leaves Tor the east in few days. Mr.. S
has been troubled Tor long time with an
affection of the left eye, which has nearly
bereft him OF sight in that eye. He goes
to New York for the purpose o consulting a
physician with regard to its treatment
Tue best wishes Of his many friends will 60
with him. We hope he may return COM
pletely restored 10 health.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05
COURT PRUCEAUIHGS.


The jury trials were finished yesterday
morning.
Ia the case against McElhenny and 9th
ers the jury rendered their verdict that
Burton Black was not guilty; 5 Vogan and
Charles Rigle guilty of riot, and Henry
McElhenby guilty of riot and of aggravated
assault and battery.
S. Z. McCamont was tried for an assault
The jury rendered verdict of not euilty,
and that the prosecutor, Thomas Kairk pay
the costs.
Two indictments against NJ. Sweeny, for
selling liquor without license, were contin-
ued until next term.
Thomas Davis pleaded guilty 10 selling
liquor without license. and was fined $75
(to school district OF Allegheny and costs
Com VS. Mary Mathews and Ann Martin.
Forcble entry. Tried and:verdlct oi guilty
Sehtencrd to pay a fine OF Que dollar each
and costs and restore possession o. the prop
erty.
JC Dewitt, conv icted of selling liquor
witbou license, was sentenced to pay S75
tC the schUo. district Of South Oh CITY aud
costs,
j B Nelson, convicted of larceny nnl rei
ceiving stolen goods, was on eacI charge
sentenced TO pay fine of one dollar and
costs and undergo On Imprisonment OF tive
years in the Western Penitentiary.
Thomas Waite for selling liquor without
license. fac OF fifty dollars to tue school DIS
trict OF Rocklaud; for selling to pstsous o
known Incorporate habits, fine OF twenty
five dollars and ten days IN the county jail.
Elizabeth White, selling liquor on Sun
day, fine ten dollars and ten days in the
county Jail; for selling liquor to minors, fine
ten dollars and ten days in the county jai |.
Frank Mcfarland, larceny, horse stealing
three years in the penitentiary.
Jssiah Stanford, folaicalion. fine OF one
hundred dollars
Mary Nicholson, ioruicatior, fine of TWEEN.
ty-ive dollars.
E c Bierce, ne: ligent injury TO property
of livery stable keeper, fine of twenty doll
lars, and that he pay to L Kenapp, the
owner of the property, the damages done
thereto.
Sentence of Kries for selling liquor to
persons of known incorporate habits was
suspended till next term.
The same defendant for selling iquol
without license was fined seventy five dol
lars 10 the school distrc. OF Cmlenion.
George Wilson, larceny aud receiving
stolen goods was sentenced 10 two year.
and six months in the Western Peniten-
tiary.
Lafayette Scott aud George Miller 70,
placing torpedo on the track of the Allt
gheny Valley Railroad, we're committed to
the House of Refuge.
Henry McElhinny, for riot and aggrava/
ted assault and battery, was sentenced to
pay Il fine OF hundred dollars and undergo an
imprisonment OF thirty days the county
Jail.
, S Yogan and C Reige, for riot, fined fifty
dollars each.
Ellen Donegan, who was convicted al
this term Of selling liquor without lie en- Sc,
had been previous (n August, 1927 COM
victed of the same Oflense, and sentence had
been suspended. On that charge she was
senlenced.to pay line of seventy five
dolars TO the school district of Cornplanter.
The sentence for the otlcnse tried at this
term was suspended.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

A very large meeting was held at Ant
werp last evening to take measures relative
to rebuilding the town so completely devas-
ted by fire on Wednesday last. Much
Interest is manifested and it is probable that
the place will be built up again. The
fire has been feariul blow, but one from
which the town will no doubt recover.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05
A tV92gI TO WUssETNG
PEOPLE OF BOTH SEN

Mechanics. artsan,. factory hands, and
people who labor Tor q living, find it verv
difficult if not impossible to keep the hands
free from stain. Hand Sapoio will not
only remove every particle of stain, and
what is called "graiued in Dirt" but it VIII
also keep the skin soft aud pliable, renderi
ing the muscular action as quick and easy
as is the ease with those who d not perform
hand labor. 1t is only 10 and Is cents q
cake, according to size. Every Mechanic
should use it constantly 10 place OF all otbI
er soaps.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

New PuOToGRAPu RooMs.-Mr. J. W.
Taylor, OF Tldioute, has established u new
photograph gallery, over Dr. Christie's
drug store, Washington street, and is now
prepared to do all kinds of work in that
tine. From spesimeus Of b is work shown
us which are first class in every respect, we
would advise our citizens to pay him q
call.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

Two children belonging to MIR. Chas'
Tomsi;t W ho resides on the Shaw leuse one
half mile beyond Triumph, towards tue
Jason farm, narrowly escaped beng ourheu
to death on Tuesday. Mr.. Tomsitt was at
Tidioute q, the time, aud tne mother was
absent alta netgbbor's Tie chhdren got
hold of o kerosene can, and is supposed be-
gan rourin the oil into the stove y
neighhor who was passing, heard ccies, ana
funning into the house found one OF the
cnildreu in flames. and the burning oil rum
ming about the floor. lie wrapped the
burning child in his coat, smotbering the
flames and then put ont the fire on toe Loor.
DR.. Freeman who was visiting patient
near the scene Of the accident, was immed-
iAtaly called. and dressed the wounds. The
two children were five and seven years OF
age. and i, strange how one of them escaped
the flames. The injured one is badly but
not seriously burned.
I. Had the house burned, 1t would have re-
suited in large fire as adjoining the build/
ing was grocery, barn aud several other
buildings. + Tidioute Journal.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05

After Mr., Casey had flashed reading tie
Declaration" on the Fourth, at Mound
City, Illinois, man rose and moved that
the speech be published, that it was the
one OF the best speeches be had ever
'.heern" in his life.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-09-05
PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH.

Preaching at II o'clock A. NJ. and Z
o'clock 7. N, by the Pastor, W. G. BuRcH,
ARD. Sabbath School at l2H, directly
after forenoon service.
Prayer Meeting and Sabbath School
Teachers Meeting Tuesday evenings OF
each week.