The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1865-11-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
hEssRs. STORE, RossroN s. Co.'s Circus have already
received tho universal praise of citlcns and will
DO remembered with gratitude that that most excellent
company arc 10 perform this afternoon, at o'clock for
the benefit of Orphan House Of this city Wo know
that our citizens will consider especial occasion
this splendid performance, will turn out in
large force, not only to witness tho truly legitimate OK
hbition but to lend their aid in the assistance of
noble purpose. The whole proceeds WILL wo know be
given to the Orphan House, and we arc satisfied that
tho Circus to-day, at O'clock will be most thoroughly
crowded
PLEAsANr PANTHEON Thursday afternoon the
Managers Of City Elections passed somo very happy
hours around dinner table, at Emma McCals in
hlng-street The Mayor elect, we'll tho retiring
mayor, were present. and made short but pertinent
speeches. and appeared to enjoy themselves equally
with tho party present. Upon the whole, IL tho
most pleasant and agreeable time which wo have passed
In some years.
The dinner Of the finest kind, and served in
style that brought to memory the days Of Lee while the
dessert Of the most recherche character Wo would
recommend Emma Mccall, sustained by q largo number
choicest things are desired where they arc served
up in such manner that it is impossible to fault
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL TREAT.-A few days ago
Informed readers that the solicitations of
several competent judges and amateurs Of poetry
the DRAMA Miss CARRIE G. LESTER had been prevailed
npon to give Charleston audience opportunity Of
enjoying rich literary treat by attending entertain
ment to be given by her at early day. 1t will be per-
ceved, by an announcement in another column, that
Miss LESTER will give dramatic and poetic readings,
Tuesday evening next at Hibernian Hail. assisted by
Professor EcKEL, who will preside at tho piano Miss
LESTER is Southern lady-a daughter of Mesissippi-
forced from pecunary adversities arising from the war;
to seek livelihood by means Of her literary attain
ments-hence her connection with tho Now York Daily
Neos and the projected entertainment She is ON
cenent reader Of the Poets and frstclass delucaor
Of the Drama. All Of fair readers and their beauI
who can enjoy and appreciate higher order exhib
ten than circus animal show, would do well to
attend
INTERESTING oooAslon.-After the adjournment Of tho
City Council on yesterday, Mr. r. 8. r. CHRIErzBERe
City Inspector approached e1-Mayor MACBETH, and on
behalf Of the city oacors presented him with hand
some gold watch addressing him ss follows
Honorcd SIR: have been deputed by my brother
you with this testimonial in Of their appreciation Of
experienced your hands in the discharge OF the duties
Of their various ocesa courtesy Kindness that has
at present know Of no more suitable way to express
our than by asking you to accept Of this
cess and prosperity and as the God of Battles has
Sane tas % as
prayer that the God of Peace may make smooth your
u.s. that we may benefit by your wise counsel and
pertenced judgment.
MT MACBETH evidently taken by surprise, and
exhibited considerable emotion Turning however to
dressed him as follows:
Ar. Chrietzoerg: This kindness hos oyerpowered me.
dee that must fail to give uteraneo to the emotions Of
ty which eight this pace1 took charge Of
the city that Is now before PROSTATE and in ruins
the r aG p y
With expressions Of unaltered Kindness owe deep
been your Mayor, and you have had tho generosity to
eamate the Perious period through which have pass
mitted. ' D"'o ''n'
you, sir and the other officers who have assisted
nae in my labors, am peculiarly obliged. NY admin
istraton has been repeatedly approved by fellow
little to that result The handsome present which you
have made me accept with gratitude and shall ever
keep with pride as testimony Of your esteem. With
heartfelt Kindness bid you farewell.
T.o Watch, presented to Mayor MACBETH, camo from
ALLAN & SlDDoNs, King-street.
TIE cARoIINA T1MEs.-we have received and cxamin-
ed the first number of the Carolina Times published in
OTanBcDurB court HOUSE, ana cd1tcQ by esteemed
friend and old scheol1nae, W. w LEaARE. Our friends
name brings back to the most agreeable "reminiscences
Of Carolina times in years long gone by and VIC sim
cerey trust that his journal may meet with the success
1t bids fair to merit judging from tho excellence Of the
sheet now before u.s.
Mr. BIeELow, our 'tmutual friend" in conyorsation
with us yesterday stated that he prepared to fur
nah those who desired all kinds Of school books He
dwelt particularly arithrnetcs and drank toast to
the ladies', which was substantially follows:
May they add virtue to beauty, subtract envy
from friendship. nsultpLy arnable ACCOMPLISHMENTS by
sweetness OF temper, divide time by sociabiity and
economy. reduce scandal to its loUest by
modest department. and study their own interest by
purchasing their Books, Stationery etc., from Mr. j. r.
Bigelow." ~ "
His advertisement will be found elsewhere.
IT GIVES us much satisfaction to notice that business
Is reveyng to its accustomed channels We dislike the
idea Of going to what have known all lives as dry
goods store to purchase pound of cheese or salmon
Wehke to purchase coat from ailors shop and TO find
the tailorshop in the place where it used to be- Our
friend MI II. r. DELEoN, has made more In the right
direction He has taken good stand for his business
ut No % Broad-stree where he offers to buy and sell
Stocks, Bonds, Coupons, Bank Bils aod Silver and Ex
change at market prices All Of business men know
Mr. DELEoN as an experienced Stock Broker and gen.
tenen OF sterling merit and integrity