The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-08-03

into North carolina.
DEATH FROM MCHoLERA.-Information has reach
ed US, which We think reliable, that Capt. AnoH1-
BALD MARINES who lived here for many years,
came to his death suddenly from cholera at Pa
latka, Fla, during the past week. The deceased
was native of North Carolina, and came here,
we think, originally as an officer in the Whining
ton steamers, and has been an officer on steam
boats in this neighborhood for . long period. He
was attached to the steamer Syluan Shore on the
route from Savannah to Florida, at the time OF his
death, and we think he leaves family in this
city.
TAXING CARE OF THE FmEMEN.-In Baltimore
number of prominent citizens have started the
project to insure the firemen OF the city against
accident while in the discharge Of their duty It
is proposed to raise specific amount, and Mr..
THos. O. Modu1RE, the Baltm re agent, has
agreed to issue policies on the iremen at great
ly reduced rate. Tho object is to supply the fire.
men with the means to take care OF themselves
and families in the event OF their being 30 dis
abled that they cannot pursue their ordinary avo-
cations and in case one Or more Of them shall be
killed while laboring to subdue fire, their fami
lies will receive several thousand dollars, sufi-
cient to place them in position of independence
and with means upon which to begin business
Ought not an effort like this to be made in our
city, which can boast OF department surpassed
by none in the country? ;t4e
The NEW STEAMSHIP FHEoDoRK D. WAaNEn-I
The new and superior propeller ship Theodore n.
Wagner, Captain RODNEY BAXTER, arrived here
from Boston, on Wednesday night, having left on
Saturday last. The Wagner is called in compli-
ment to our entrrprising and noble-hearted fe-
low-citizen, THEODORE d. WAGNER, who is gene
rally ready with his mind and his purse to assist
every laudable enterprise. This fine steamer has
been fitted up expressly for the trade between
Boston and this city, and it is to be hoped that
the thriving business which existed between the
two cities before the war will be assisted to re-
newed growth by the facilities afforded by this
fine vessel and her sister ship soon to be on the
line.
The Wagner is consigned to Mr.. A. ]. SALINAS,
and has brought most excellent freight con-
signed to variohs parties in the South. 1t is need
less for us to notice Capt. RODNEY BAXTER, whose
tried seamanship and excellent qualities, both as
an officer and man, are thoroughly appreciated
wherever he is known.
THE CHARLESTON HoTEL.-It will he observed,
by reference to our advertising columns in to-
DAVIS issue, that MIR. WILLIAM WHITE and Mr..
GEORGE MIXER have associated themselves for the
purpose of conducting the affairs of this old
established and popular house. The ability with
which Mr. WHITE has managed tho intricate ar
rangements of this large hotel for years, ia too
well known by the pubic for US to attempt to COM
pliment him at this late period; and the skill of
Mr. MIXER, being long assistant to his father, the
best hotel keeper in the South, is too familiar to
all to cause DOUBT for a moment that it will be
superintended in q superior style.
Alterations and repairs now being made in
the interior OF the building on a large scale,
which when finished will cause it to be recognized
as second to none in the country in it's cuisine its
comforts, or its cleanliness. The unsighty
sscrystal palace" has already been taken away
and the spot it occupies s covered with green and
budding bushes, evidently showing that it s the
intention Of the proprietors that all not comey il
to be removed, and their places filed only will
the beautiful.
DIALOGUES FRANCAIsEs.-The pupils Of Mes
DANES GIRARD & DowELL's Seminary gave al
entertainment on the evening of the 1st at th
hall OF the Freundschaftspund, in Society street
The popularity OF this establishment, and tn
we'll known character Of its principals and thei
effective assist tants, induced large audience t.
be present The room was rather warm, but tn
fans were Piled In that COOL ana Rrace1nl manne
which is go natural to the fair sex, and ever an
anon gentle zephyr would be impelled in ou
direction. The exercises we're open' by the re
cital of prologue by Young lady (Madame g.
grand daughter) the words being written b
Mrs. BALL. There were four pieces, or dialogues
recited in the following order: 1st "La BabiiIard
(the Chatter Box) I'd. "La Fete de Ia Mere" (th
Mothers Birthday; 3d. "Le Petit Bas Bleu" 9TH
Little Blue stookiDg); 4th. "La Fete de
Catherine" The interval between these piece
was agreeably filled by music from the pupil
There was a large and attentive audience pr
sent, among whom were plentiful sprinkling
the sterner sex. Beauty and fashion, howeVe
carried the day. No overlooked at the men-n'
even the ladies'; they were completely III the bae
ground, and it was only by stolen glances th'
they could obtain sight OF the stage.
Mesdames GIRAnD DowRLL deserve Il
thanks OF the Community for making these ente
tainments public. The march OF intellect shou
not be impeded, and giving these performance
publicity will, we believe, tend to promote Il
efficiency Of an already popular Seminary. The
vacation commenced on the LIST, and will be CO.
tinued until the 10Th September, when the exc
cises will be resumed.