were mi crow led :i> to l?e ahuust iinpn- mi" ble. 'riie'ernwil was good natured and orderly and nothing oceured to mar the pleasantness of the day. The great event however, was the visit of the Union Star hire Company of Charleston, who had been invited by Tluion No. 1 to visit 'theni on that day. | Tuesday afternoon the fire company all ' marched to the depot under thc'iuspiring strains of the band to meet their guests On the arrival of the train a short welcome speech was made by Foreman Gleaves of Union No. 1 and responded to by foreman Fiuly of the Union Star. The visitors numbered about 150 men, CO from the Union Star and the others i being deligations iroiu the Providence, Niagara, Ashley and. other companies of Charleston. The hosts took charge of the engine of their guests and through the burning sun the large companies marched to their quarters where preparations had been made for# their accommodation. The fourth, as usual, was excessively j hot, but in the forenoon the firlmcn I turned out on parade. The engines were j gaily decorated with flowers and with j the gay uniforms of the men presented a very attractive appearance as they' marched through the streets. In the afternoon there was a trial of speed .1- tt_:? vr~ i ^ LOCAL ITEMS. Mr. Gage, collector of customs Laving received notice that the govern, nieot will not hereafter allow lain anything for office rent, has removed his official quarters to a room in his residence. The steamer Pettitt came up 1 from,Savannah yesterday, having been thoroughly overhauled 011 the marine (lock, and is now ready for business. fcff" Dr. J. U. Stoney, IVntist, of, Beaufort, will be absent from his office . until the first of October next, when jje will resume his practice. One of the stub books that the gran i jury could not find last year when investigating the treasurer's office was i found by Mr. (Jooding wheu ho took pos* j session last week. The contract for furnishing the govern-1 inent vessels with beef, water, and bread 1 have been awarded to the same parties i that have heretofore been supplying these ; articles. i While one of the visiting firemen was ; exhibiting a pistol in a store on Tuesday eveniugjit was accidentally discharged and wounded Aurelius Hutchinson, the ball i passing through his arm. Drinks all round and an apology ma le every thing ? all right. If the members of the legal profession : have any little disputes to settle hereafter wc should prefer they would select some ;1 other place than our office, as wc shall re- i( fuse to take the top man off so long as ! they lay quiet in the fire place pulling each other's hair and ears. + + One of^the applicwits for admission to the Beaufort Bar at the la-1 term ot court' T , i,r. v I but was refused by Juuge >\ iggm, applied by letter to the town council last week for the position of night watchman, but was again unsuccessful. It he can't do anything else he can go fishing. Found,?In from of this office a Russia ; pocket-book containing a spiral shirt stud j a bill of $2.03 for drinks and scgars, and j the name of a lady. The loser can recov. er his property and prevent further par- ; ticulars as to the'contcuts of'the wallet by applying at this office and paying for this advertisement. *.? There is a vacancy in the Naval Acad- i emy from this district, as tin young son of Mr. Whitwell has resigned, with about j forty others, for alleged misconduct. ! Mr.Smalls, it soeius, cannot keep the pla-1 oes he is entitled to in West lV.nt and j Annapolis filled, Ifs for so:dc cause his 11 >;u:ne s all a*c alnt in t sh >rt time. ?1 ?: i At the temperance meeting last Fri- j day evening the gicat 4*tharth::parilla:' Judge placed himself in a very unpleas- , ant position by lefusing to carry out iu | practice what he had advocated as for the best good of all. The un fort utiale justice is noted for his habit of whenever he has ?n opinion and ofs?ns his mouth ofpu? ting "liis foot iu it, and on this occasion he : j' waxed so eloquent in depicting the evils ' intemperance that the workers of the { s ?ciety had reas n to think that he! would not hesir.ite to sigu the pledge.; They found out their error, however, Wright givin; as his reason that Ire" hi d | beet accused of drunkenness an 1 fur hitu to sign the pledge in Reanfort would he giving his accusers proof that lie was in the habit of indulging in fluids other than tharthaparilla. Tlie excuse was cons lcrcd rather thin, hut he was obduiatc and is still at liberty* to drink gin and mo lasses if he prefers it. *v * I Union (College at Schenectady. N. Y. j held its Comnicncement on the 27th of June; and we are pleased to see among j those who bore off prizes for distinguish- j ed merit that hrancis 11. L'ojcock nas do rta credit to Beaufortcounty by taking j the first prize for proficiency in the military department and also the highest in general collegiate standing and moral char acter. The attainmeut of this prize entitles young Colcock to a second lieutenancy in the regular artuy. Other South Caro linians maintained the prestige of their native State. Oliver D. Hart of Charleston t ook the second prize for highest collegiate standiug and Jas. L- Perry of Charleston took the second Sop horn ore ; prize in oratory. Messrs Colcock, Hart and W. J. DeTreville of Orangeburg graduated with the degree of civil cngi ??eer. i ^? V'1; , About one hundred and fifty of our citizens took advnutage of the excursion ! to Savannah on the Pilot Boy, on Mon.! day last, to visit that city iti search of i pleasure or to make purchases. The day i 1 /? was delightful with a stilt breeze ana alter a quick trip, after stopping at Port lloval and the New Hampshire,* the party arrived in the Forest City. The young people either entered carriages for a trip to Thunderbolt or strolled towards the park stopping on the way to make numerous purchases, and notwithstanding the tnurcury registered ninety-five they 1 all htrd a good time. The boat left jus1 before'dark, arriving home about 1 a. m. Mesrs Clancy and Wallace are to be congratulated ou the success attending their 1 first attempt in the way of excursions and they should persevere and do so some more. 1 # 1 The Fourth In Beaufort. The Fourth in Beaufort was a day long , to Pb remeinbe red by the boys that run with the unchiues, who, notwithstanding the intense heat, seemed to have a glorious time and merchants'while sweating behind their counters made up in the lively trade for many a dull day. In addition to the large company of visiting firemen the country people, attracted by the promised display, came in in large iHiiubcr; and ail day lon_- the streets i oeiween uiu tuiuu nu. x v? j ers of the quaint and the curious will find much to amuse and instruct in this. We [ don'f much wonder that 'this American periodical incverses in public favor, tor each month it seems to outdo its predecessor*?ever sparkling with wit and hu- : mor, and increasing the value and variety j of its subjects. We notice also several1 additions to its able corps of cent? il>u tors, who represent the best minds and ripest culture in the country.?Published by J. K. Pot Tor & Co.,Philadelphia. __ We have received the July number of tliC StoTHKKN Fakmf.h and stock I Joufnal. and are pleased to see the marked improvement of its topics, and information given: making it one of the i mo :?rk M?wl, Ey?l?? master fori'. K.witli a 10 tons of phosphate rm'k from Coosa w mines. bark Loventro, Kottlcson master, for Continent with til?3 tons of phosphate rork from Coosa w mines. Ji-S S\v-0. 3 23.40" New Orleans, 35.25] Pensaeola. 28.25. A. B.ADDISON, Judge of Probate. FOR BEAUFORT COUNTY. \Vi11 i?c in Keaufort on the first .Monday in every month and remain until all business is attended to In the interim he will he in Brunsoti. where he will he prepared to attend to the duties of his ortico and any other business that may be plaeed in his hands. SHEPARD D.GILBE ET NOTARY PUBLIC. I Attention ?ivcn to Marino lVotecLi. Of fico in the 6cu IJurJ Ilotoi. .t'or ?;Uo or Rent. To Rent. A DAKKIIV AM> SHOP i Advantageously situated on T>ay Street, . with many conveniences ami necessary utensils^?. None but reliable persons ; need apply to Joiin Franz. For Sale. Block 122 in roar of the Court IIou*c Roaufort, A i.so. SKVKN ROT* IN 1H.OCK 120. Also tlic following described Lands : Lm No. lit <' . :;i Town 1 N. Itan:,'0 2 W . 10 : acres formerly owned hv Islunael Simmons. Lot 47 s-e. IS Town IS. lian^e 1 \V. 10 acres, midway Let ween Beaufort and Fort Royal. Kmc. 'of Lot 21 See. K1 Town Range 1 N. 1 W' beiti;_c an excellent water frontage oil Coosaw river. For terms or other inforination inquire of C. II. WRKillT, Agt. Ajd.-20-din. FOR SALE. Very Desirable Property, OY BAY ST. BEAUFORT, S. C. The block occupied by Odell and conii prising three fine stores with capacious ! yards and storage in the rear and the fin! est water frontage on the river. For terms apply to P. G. WILSON, or to C. II WRIGHT, Agt. Beaufort, S. C., M?reh 20, 1877. ' TO RENT. The dwelling on Bay St., lately occupied by Capt. C. 0. Boutclle. Apply to. Wm. ELLIOTT. TO H.B3IT, Two ilesiraMe stores in the liasoment of the STEVENS HOUSE, Price >10 and Sl-j respectively. I Apply to W. J.VEIiDIER, * Agent. For Sale. OXE STX-7IOR8E PORTABLE IIOA 11D ,t SOX Steam Engine with shafting, for cash, or will barter f->r one or two FIICST-OLASS MULES, with cash adjustment either way in accordance with appraised values. C.G. K EX PALL, Port Itoyal. FOR SALE. " rpiIB VALUABLE PROPERTY KXOWX AS I the BBATJFOKT STEAM MILL, is oH'orcd for sale. For terms, apply to * 11. S. ELLIOTT. May 13-tf JOHN BR0DIE,T Builder, Contractor ?AXD? UNDERTAKER. I Estimates and plans furnished at short notice. Opposite Kxjyess Office. Beau| fort, S. C. P. M. WHITMAN. Bay street Beaufort, S. C. Dealer in i I ... . r.r TTOIM'T T>\* iVt* CTt VT.'1? 1 \\ Alt 111^, iv.^, .ii-.n I.1.H i. n.mni,. | WARE, ROGER'S KNIVES, FOLKS, SPOONS LADLES. Personal attention given to rt-paling i:? hU Hue. i 0 ; S Day & I Daj Striking Clocks, S3,SO to S3. o GENTS' GOLD CI1IANS, PINS, RINGS, SLEEVE BtJTTOKS.8TUD8,WATCH CHAINS, LADIES GOLD and PLATED JEWELRY, GOLD PENS, AC., AC. ! GENTS' GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, Call and examine before purchasing, and satisfy ; yourself you can save ten to* twenty-five percent i from Charleston or Savannah prices. dcc.G.ly 2ort sRoiiat. P P RTTlSrriT.Ti! SIIXPP'G & COMMISSION MERCHANT PORT ROYAL, S. C. Cotton, Nava! Stores, Lumber &c. AGENT Full THE New York & Port Royal STEAMSHIP LINE. Mississippi and Dominion, West orwl T nr. J.I1UUI tllJU x u,wnv/, uuu XJ1Icrpool and Galveston steamship co s. of liverpool. 1) 13 Hutcliiiisoi)/ Wholesaled Retail Grocer port royal, s. c. i has apokp gukatly to his stock ot OROCERIES, with an addition of a Meat Market, where wiil be found on hand at all tiuics a full and select supply of fresh I Beef, Mutton & Pork, I together with all kinds ot vegetables to suit the detu?n L of the public. mumtmcmmmta? ?a?w??aw in C.rist a it (I .feed. i .11. >. m.I.HtTT, Htatifor! S. f. KJl'E.Vr.r., tc CO., Chart,nl on S. C. THE BEAUFORT STEAM MILL COMPANY, . ITAVINC ITT VP A OR 1ST MILL AT Til EI It II ol?l stand, aro prepared to furnish Grist, Feed and Meal, any quautitjr, anl .if reasonable rates. 31. 8. ELLIOTT, f S. M. WALLACE, ! COTTON FACTOR AND GRIST MILLUR, i 'I Wholesale Dealer in L Grain, Hominy Meal, Feed ETC., ETC., SEA ISLAND COTTON , Bought Ginned and prepared for market. 1 ADVANCES Made on consignments. Having the best machinery for ginning cotton and giind-i ing corn and nit al, he is prepared to exc- | I cute all orders on the shortest possible no : ticc The highest cash price paid for COTTON & CORN Cotton ginned on toll. S. MAYO, Bay St. Beaufort, 8. C LIQUORS, WINES, l l'airii's. -- " CANNED FRUITS, VEG And a Full Variety of other thing* Goods Promptly Deli SEA J.S.LAI t 9 II A S BEE N I THE PATRONAGE OF TIIE TRA J A 31 K 8 ODELL, Beaufort Mt Having opened a shop in Beaufort, I am | llnild & Repair all Both'of WOO] Particular attention given to designing am ])ipe and fittings constantly on hand at No Personal attention given to setting and < Steam Boiler Furna Shop next to Post Office. J CHEAPEST ST# NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, NEW GOODS, o Just K< Just Re Just Re AT APPLE'S, AT APPLES, AT APPLES, DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, DRESS-GOODS, HOSIERY, DOMESTIC GOODS, MATTING, CLOTHING, SHOES, F( CL Cheapest place in Ten* Brl MANSION 10118 E. PORT ROYAL, S. C. Is bcantiiully situated, facing PORT ROYAL HARBOR, * ??At. 1- 1 ? bliciosca Willi auipie yarn UI1UCI 111V waiy UA'I the rooms are neatly finished and nicely furnished and the table is well supplied and kept. Guests from the North will find this a nios healthful and plexsaut winter resort. United states vessels are located in sight, and fishing,, hunting, and boating can be enjoyed. C ntractsi for board will be made for the season at reasonable rates. BENJAMIN BURR, PBOPRRTOR. M. POLLITZER, COTTOy FACTOR ?ND Commission Merchant UE \ UPOtlT S . C W. P. GRAHAM, BOUNTY AM) PENSION AGENT, BEAUFORT, S. C. Will attend to any business entrusted to him. Information free. mar.lo-tf. J. EgYI BRATTLE The Most Extensive M< IN THE ILLUSTBATED CAT. In POWER combined vrith PURITY O t .^rnrn+mm' ? il K I'EK, 54 }' V V VVtf j^Sp' Srir'^o fEAS GOftln 1 "" FRUITS. ETABLES, MEATS, AC: s usually k(]it in a first-clasiSfdr*. vered free of charge. \1> HOTEL, tE-OPE XED. CELLING PUBLIC IS SOLICITML - Prop lchine Shop, 0 * prepared with the latest improved tools to kinds of Machinery, D AND IRON, ' v 1 pattern making for new work. Steam* >rlhern prices. joastructing ces for Saving FtieL . A. W HITMAN, Mechanic*) Enrinrtf. RE l.\ TOWN. % / NEW GOODS NEW GOODS; NEW GOODS; - f Bceived, jceived, ceived, r * AT APPLESL AT APPLES,' AT APPLET JRNISHING GOODS. HATS AND CAPS, OTHS AND CASS1MERES, .. OIL CLOTW rri. [rs> M. APPLE, BEEF AND MUTTON. _ | THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST/ ! T AM NOW IN RECEIPT OP ftlE ?ERY JL best. TENNESSEE BEEP and Wg to inform my friends and mstom-r* lhat I will soil as cheap as any one and WH.LKOlr BE UNDERSOLD. JAMES JENKINS; Mch. 1 tf. VESSELS -IN? Bull and Coosaw Hiveitf ?OR AT? i PORT ROYAL.Will be supplied witi FRESH WATER, From the celebrated Club House Springs,By Steam or sailing vessels.t7; Orders scivt to our office in Beaufort trill re?" ceivc immediate attention. DIf K & SMALL, Vt<+* >)<**. t COMPANY^ IBORO, VT. mufactory. cf Reed (Sips? WORLD! aioaras saff'maF TOXE, In Jiri?.?n7T.ITY andri3rftt^ i Mi e Un.lvaletU'