The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-12

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ESCAPE FROM JAu.-Horace Greeley, the negro
who murdered Mr. B. 8. RHErr last summer, made
his escape from Jail last Saturday night. He was
confined with fellow prisoner in separate coll.
Tho iron bars to the window were not properly
fastened, and tho prisoners becoming aware Of
this profted by it and absented themselves. No
clue has boon yet obtained to their present
whereabouts, but it will not be long before they
ore restored to their old quarters.
| YouNa RowDIEs.--We would call tho attention of |
the police authorities to tho gangs Of coiorod and
white boys that collect at different points in the
city and spend the Sabbath in playing ball and
| quarrelling. This has become perfect nuisance, |
and the noise and shouting mado by these boys is |
very dsagroeable to persons living in tho vicinity
Sunday was always orderly, quiet day in
this city, and any innovations that change this are
extremely distasteful. Tho burnt district is largo
! enough, and some parts Of it remote enough, for
these boys to use as play ground, I. e., if Sab
bath-breaking is in accordance with law or order.
A day or two spent in confinement would be
ealutary lesson, and Il cannot be undertaken too
socn.
| A CASE OF CosscrENoE.-We mentioned aome
|
st. Michael's Church, and requested the sacrie-
gious wretch to return them, moro on account Of
their associations than for their intrinsic value.
No truth has been proved 80 plainly as that con-
science makes towards of all; for the thief fear
ing the evil consequences OF his deed, took adyan-
tage Of the time and deposited the baskets in the
vestry room Saturday night, while the workmen
| wero busy on tho interior Of the church. We are
requested to thank the individual for his dsinter-
ested kindness, and assure him that the restora-
tion ia appreciated as the baskets were memen-
I toes of q peculiar nature. The church was kent
open rather late that evening, and the t;oi must
have watched his opportunity, as the vestry room
was unoccupied for only few minutes.
| RE-OpENMa OF TIE UNITARIAN CHuRcH.-This
church, which has been closed for some months,
was opened for public worship yesterday under
the ministration OF its new Pastor, Rev. THOMAS
H1asr SMITH. In the early part Of tho year SER
vices were performed here every Sabbath, the
different olergymen in the city officiating, but tho
congregation earnestly desired to have the church
re-organized and presided over by pastor Of their
own denomination. Since the death Of the Rev. Mr..
GILMAN clergyman from tho North was in charge,
but his doctrines and political tenets made him
deservedly unpopular, and the outbreak Of hostili
ties soon decided his future course. Not wishing
another Of that stripe the Vestry decided to appeal
to England, and application made to MIR.
SMITH, whose acceptance was received some months
back.
The congregation has been sadly scattered
during the war, but the auditorium was we'll filed
with an attentive audience. MIR. SMITHS discourse
was principally the unity of the Christian char
acter, and what were the constituent qualities Of
G. Christian Church. The Rev. gentleman handled
his subject with great ability, showiug to his
congregation that religion was to be found every
where and that natural religion as Taught by God
in his works WAS the true basis Of the Christian
belief. His remarks characterized by O
thorough liberality Of sentiment and freedom from
bigotry, and his pleasing address, and high, ele-
waited moral tone will tend to make him great
favorite with tho people Of his choice.
Our space prevents us from giving fuller details
Of this discourse, but we congratulate our Unta-
rim friends in having obtained the services Of
such @ distinguished divine, and predict that
under his ministry their corporation will soon
attain flourishing condition.
The Unitarian Church is one Of tho most beauti-
full public edifices in the city. The peculiar
combination different atyles Of architecture gives
the exterior q pleasing appearance while the
stained-glass windows and lofty arohed ceilings
carry the observer back to the medieval ages.
! The cemetery has always been Kept IN perfect
order, and great taste has been displayed in the
, arrangement of the grounds. Many Of our Con-
federate heroes sleep their last sleep in these hal
y lowed precincts, and the wreaths of fssnorte2es
, and garlands of flowers that still decorate their
graves testify that, although they have passed
away in the shock of battle, their memories are
yet green in the hearts OF their friends.
To THE IApIEs.-Drs. SoL,oMoNs & CALDWELL,
the popular proprietors Of the Hasel-street drug
atore are well acquainted with the fact that unless
they obtain the patronage Of the ladies their pros
;, perity would be Of no pleasure to them In order
to encourage the smiles and merit the appreciation
ofthe fair sex they are requested to inspect their
assortment Of perfumery and toilet articles and
other boute,e. These include every variety of the
finest colognes, French extracts, and number OF
those nameless adjuncts that 30 necessary for
n we'll conducted toilet table, Aside from these