The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-01-03

Cross Roads for Charleston Neck:
HENRY BOYLSTON,
C.v. CHAMBERLAIN,
CHARLES FOSTER,
J. c. BR RADLEY,
Dr. ]. B. PATRICK.
JOHN CHRISTOPHER, Marshal.
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UNFORTUNATE OccrnREScE.-Wc are informed by
Francis Lopez that on Thursday last George Rent and
John Patrick two coored fishermen, proceeded to Folly
Island to pick OYSTERS and having reached there and OBJ
tanned supply prepared to return to the city ut low
water which prevented their passing what is known
as the Flats and they therefore took the passage around
Fc.t SUMTER which is always considered dangerous
fo- snail boats 1t in that neighborhood they were
seen last and nothing has been heard OF them since.
fears are certainly entertained that they drowned
while attempting get through TINT rough point of
ter.
MAYORS CouRT-There was nothing yesterday before
his Honor but few cases of persons selling liquor on
New Years day. contrary to orders issued. Some were
fined but others were excused, under mitigating cir
cumstances.
The dilapidated appearance of the Courtroom is
tanly of much regret. and we hope that among
the first efforts OF Council after having realized suf
cent means, will be the repair Of the guardhouse,
that the police who have arduous duties to perform in
the streets, may be made comfortable while indoors
and the furnishing and fitting up of the Mayors Court
room in neat and respectable manner.
CoMpI1NENT-Col GoB1S, the Chief Judge of tile
Provost Court having by his ability impartality and
general kindness, the esteem and high respect Of
his associates the latter gentlemen decided to present
him with proper testimonial Of their regard and hav
ing purchased beautiful embossed silver goblet,
lected last New Years day proper time for the be-
stowal it While set speeches where made. the
cason interesting one what was said on both
sides from the heart and previous fen lship was
rendered closer and by the little ceremony which
had taken place The goblet is OF very pretty design
and nish and bears upon it tho following inscription
'To Col. J. p S. GOBLIN
From his Associate Judges of the Provost Court
Charleston S. C.-1st January, 1885,"
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HrBERSLAN HAIL--The exhibition of dr. SEARI, on
Monday night Last at this building well attended.
considering the state of the night which, usual
damp anc disagreeable in the utmost The presence Of
the Orphan Children upon the occasion, addition
al attraction and appeared to be to the audience,
who were as much pleased at the delight exhibited
by the little creatures, by the experiments of the
Professor whose feats of legerdemaln were of simple
kind, and performed, it seemed to u.s. for their
amusement principally And satisfied that no
one present would have had it otherwise, wished for
q moment, to have postponed the qualification Of the
children for their but would with compliment
Mr. SEARL upon his kindheartedness His venriloqu,al
efforts were unsurpassable while his conversations with
imaginary persons conducted with Irresistible
comicaity and a regard to politeness, that would
wish to have observed by other performers
who have visited Charleston in former days Being
much pleased with the whole affair." we deem it duty
to record it.
THE PEOPLE OBJ DE LoRD.-Early on Monday morn
ing we overheard two venerable maumas discuss the
prospects of the weather for the day. "Didnt tell
you it was gwine clear up to-day lie Lord uvs he
people, and inowed he gwne to give us good
weather" 80 we is great people shure."
THE LADY, that is mistress of the culinary arrange
ments of our establishment usually staid and steady
enough, on Monday took tho prevailing Cx-Barbecue-
Procession Racecourse MANIA and well provided with
CAKE fruit and the various eceeras wherewith to have
o jolly time for herself and friends set out for the
promised land bright and early; and did not get back
until about P NJ, i'll temper most Grabbed and al
appetite, perfectly wo6sh To inquiries, as to how
she spent the day. etc. she doggey refused to give any
reply, preserving sulen gloomy lowering attitr e OF
contemplation The only CLEAN Of light voucisad to
in this mysterious obscurty, was tie fragment OF
solloquy: "nd jes tink, ebbery ob lis ha to pay
dollar marching an )c uc "h'c az 90
muffin to cat didn't muffin bout dem speecify-
irgs."
CRIME n AUGUSTA GA.-1Ur neighhor on the other
side of the Savannah, to he in bad way In the
Consautionoist of the 2S ult., an announce
ment OF the murder of worthy young citizen of that
-rlacc Mr. EDGAR CARMICHAEL. This foul crime WIS
committed by parties unknown. AZ his fathers store
Augusta Mr. c. young man of great promise; had
bravcly fought through the war, and is deeply lacncd
by the entire community.
On Christmas day there great row i'll Elis-sreet
Augusta between one two citizens and several color
ed soldiers who apparently were intoxicated The whole
affair arose rom Il mere trlr Fortunately
injured though the alir threatened to become
rous The guard came up Very opportcy, and two OF
the negroes were arrested.
On the o3l ult the residence of Mr. N. P. STov on
Teair- burgarioasy entered, with view TO
robbery But the parties being interrupted i'll tncr pro-
ceedings took to flight sending few Partlian shots
ut the authors of this unreasonable interruption.
SENSIBLE ADvIcE.-Thcy Lave had greet fteednians
meeting at Memphis. Tile crowd was addresstt by two
officers Of the Frecdncns Bureau at that place The
speakers advised their hearers by all mcans to at once
make contracts for the coming Year, that they might have
happy and comfortable homes and warned them against
those designing pers who would wish then. to 90
otherwise. At tie completion ii the addresses the freed
men, to man. almost expressed their Willingness and
even anxiety to have their contracts made out at once
We would urge upon the freedmen i'll this section to
follow the plan. Let every freedman select whom
he will have for master the coming year. and make q