The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-15

drayman who would not listen to reason, but in
sisted in obstrucing the gangwsy Of wharf, was
brought to his senses by fino s5.
Israel Stewart (colored) was caught with his
hands in a till. He had only distracted 81, bu.
the crime was tho same, and Israel was banded
over to o magistrate.
Alexander Hamilton, q como!y darkey, was
charged with stealing proniiscuously from his oml-
ploycr. He had only been there five days, but had
taken more than could have bought him in old
timca Lieut.. HENDRICKS and his satcitcs took
Alic III hand, and if any ono can effect restora-
tion they are tho oncs.
curious case was presented Of q man standing
in the porch of st. Michael's Church and deliver
ing an impress i've sermon to motley audience
He was escorted across the street, end his breath
not smelling like otto Of rosos he was juggod
His excuse was that lie had been stung by bung
and was dcmoralized, and his appearance in n
measure justified it, for he shivcred lko IN aspen
leaf. Az he wanted to go to Baltimore he was de-
tanned until tho boat sailed.
Two sons of old Neptune indulgod in sparrng
match in Elliott street after they had taken several
drinks They profossed to be strangers to our GUS
toms, and did not know that street sprces we're
lawful. BY relieving their pockets Of s. each,
they were considerably enlightened.
country darkey, who had never heard of the
Bureau, was found trying to sell o COW for four
dollars. He said that some one he had worked for
owed him some money, and not being able to OBJ
tain it, he had driven off that he found near
the Northeastern Railroad Depot and tried to dis
pose of it. Ho perfectly cool and candid in
his statement, and seemed to think whatever his
Honor said was right, for ne assented to every
thing pro2 oscd.
fair Emerallcr, who was by no means o gem
OF the sea, WAS brought up, for about the forteth
time, drunk and disorderly. She tried to weep
and to faint, but couldn't come it, and, though she
begged hard TO be sent to the hospital little
wholesome punishment was thought to be more
salutary, and she was fined S. or five days.
man who was propelling O cow through the
streets by pulling on tho tail arrested but he
did not wish his fun stopped and he would not go
some time. He said the COW had hooked lady,
and he did not want to rip off the tail to injure
the animal, but only to get it out Of the way. He
was allowed time to provo this statement.
David Moore (colored) was caught tearing down
a fence and carrying it of. Whsn arrested he
offered the policeman pistol to let him go. The
pistol was confscated and David consigned to cap
tivity.
THE BA11.-The German Fire Engine Company,
ing waxed old, was fortunate enough to find with
in itself the elements of reiuvenescence. To tho
unwearied efforts of the public-spirited Mr.. JOHN
A1DERs the reorganization Of this gallant corps
was mainly due. One Of the reforms introduced
was change of investment; whereas the old uni
form was blue, finged with red, the new is uice
oersa. The boys in blue not being in special favor
with the fair sex the Teuton gallants wisely show
the British colors and now are red coats all and a
splendid appearance they made in their new uni
forms. To seal the compact and consecrate the
new freman's coat, OF course nothing 80 ft as a
ball. Tho usual hosptalities were extended
to the Press, etc. The presidents Of all the fire
engine companies in the city were invited, and
every company was represented. The hall was
full Of merry dancers. The wet evening could not
throw the least damper upon these ardent spirits.
Under the inspiritipg music OF MuLLER's far
famed band, oil went merry as O marriage bell
Though the dancers were many, aud the hal
crowded, every thing Was in perfect order, and
the committee merit much credit. Messrs. J. Fl
ALBERs, ]. J. BoReEn, N. @. LupER, d. Mu11.El
and J. ENaEL discharged their duty well.
| At the ghostly hour of midnight, the entire as
semblage formed into an orderly procession ant
marched to--supper, to the hall down stairs
where this invasion had been anticipated and pro
vided for. Messrs. WULpBRN & STELINa (next soutf
Of Hberninn Hall) were the caterers, and never be
fore have we seen as fine ball supper in that Hall
That it was well served, our readers will know d
once when we tell them that the yigilant and agil
Sam. DaCosta, Of Mills House fame, was ready t.
supply every want of every guest.
Long live the German Fire Engine Company
Long live their worthy and popular President
Mr. 6TEmmERNANN And when thoy give thei
ball next summer, the arrival Of their neY
steam engine, may we be there to-see.
! AUCTION SALEs.-The auction aales. by Measrs
LAUREY & ALEXANDER, which we inadvertently IN
nounced to come off yesterday, will take plac
THIS DAY. See advertisement.
BIRD TO SING THE TIME OF DAY.-One of tn
most complete jewelry establishments in this cit
is that Of Mossrs.A ALLAN & SrpDoNs, No. 3O7 Kine