The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-10


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every Friday 1norning.
LOCAL MATTERS.
BRUTAL MunDEE.-Ono Of tho osthorriblo muir
ders that has ever disgraced tho police annals of
Charleston, was committed last night about half
past 10 o'clock in King-street, near Burns Lano
by one United States soldier upon another. We
heard of it at too lato On hour to mako strict in
quiry into tho facts OF tho case but wo understand
that tho object of tho murder was robbery. It is
said that the murderer dogged his victim, who
was somewhat in liquor, for tho purpose Of obtain
ing money, which he knew was in his possession,
and that not being able to got it In any other way
he killed him.
TIE RURAL. SoUTHRnNER-We have received
among our exchanges q copy Of this horticultural
journal The present copy presents n neat appear
apoe, and is well filed with interesting read
ing matter. The proprietors havo apoogized
to their friends for the delay in issuing tho second
number, as their press had not yet arrived from
the North, md the forms had to bo carried some
miles In order to print them. In spite Of these
disadvantages, tho So,dherner is live newspaper
admirably adapted for the agricultural community,
as it contains much useful knowledge. The terms
arc only So per annuln, and by application 10
Massrs. r. M. STOKES s. Co., Columbia, ah ably
written and interesting newspaper can bo obtained
THE GAS MuLTIPLIER.-We ere pleased to record
tho brilliant success obtained by MIR. PozNANsKI
last night during his practical experiments with
the carburatng apparatus at our Office. Mr. Poz-
KANsKTs continuance to show tho immense differ
enoe between tho ordinary city gas and that OBJ
sained with the additional carbonic agent was as
ingenious in its device as conclusive in the results
obtained. Quite number Of our most Intelligent
and enterprising citizons thronged our counting
room to witness Mr.. P.s experiments, and the i'm
preston produced resulted in tho complete
dorsement Of the real worth which the patentee
claims for this invention. In fact, the enormous
superiority Of this new system (carbonizing the
city gas after its passage through the meter) mer-
It's The serious attention OF all gas consumers; and
% We are now using the multipier in our entire
establishment wo shall take the opportunity at an
carly day Of informing the public minutely Of the
results Of our experience. SO far We confess to
have been benefited. Our printers much prefer
the new light, and our metre shows very great re-
ducton in consumption Of gas.
THE ANNIyERsARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAM
eng CHARITABLE Assoc1Ar1oN.-This Association
met last evening" ut the Masonic Hall, to celebrate
their anniversary. The antecedents OF the South
Carolina Rangers, and their noble record during
Me war, are too we'll known to be commented on.
The Association was formed from the members OF
the ou corps, and those who had stood shoulder to
shoulder during the war have reorganiZed on
q peace basis as o charitable association.
The meeting was organized, and the regular bu-
ainess transacted, and an Grafton delivered before
them by Mr.. VIRGIL q. DIDBIE, the annual orator.
Mr. D. handled his subject with master spirit,
and elected the applause OF his attentive audience.
Ab;ut o'clock the meeting adjourned to the next
room, where O collation. had been prepared, and,
With number Of invited guests, they ant down 10
table well supplied with oil the delicacies of the
season. The clatter of knives and forks soon gave
way to the raising Of glasses led to the brim with
inspiring stimulants, and tho celebration of the
anniversary commenced.
number OF prominent guests had been invited,
ard tho feast Of reason and flow Of soul flowed in
an uninterrupted stream. The regular toasts were
frst given, as follows:
/. Ins Day TOE Ceebrdte-Long may we 1.-Two to
enjoy its return, and may each succeeding ami
rersa1y find US happier and NOR: prosperous, and
be celebrated under more favorable auspices than
q Tie Memory If Col. Robert J. Je6ords.
ON the field OF honor, some died in crowded hospi-
tails The mounds which mark their last resting
places may be seen from the Potomac to the Sa-
yannah; Nobly they died. for noble was the cause
4. Lieutenant- General Wade Hamptop-tn war,
tho model warrior; in pence, the model citizen.
6. Maior- General n; G. Bu4er-Fhat wo fol-
lowed when he led, is the proudest record we can
inscrbS T nBon the pago Of A;s history
sens have made him the Chief Magistrate Of their
city, In token of their regard for him as 9 man,
7. Tic 0rator Of tho Day Virgil O. Dtobe-He
always did his duty, and did it VOL.
8, Woman~Her smiles norved our arms and
strengthened our hearts in the dark days of war.
peace, and encourage US to share with thom,
brsYeiy and patiently, tho burdens which our yalor
failed to arrest.
These sentiments woro all responded to Ia suit
able and eloquent manner, Ind wore followed by
volunteer toasts, songs, &C., until late hour,
when tho party separated mutually confosaing that
more epleasant evening was difficult to be found
The lateness of tho hour prevents lib from giving
fuller particulars, it being well known that man
cannot bo ubiquitous At IN election held prior to
the supper the following officers were elected for
tho ensuing year:
ZIMMERMAN DAVIS. Preatdont
aE0naE TUpPER, First Vico.p .presidont-
GEO II. SMITH, Third Vice-President.
W. W. PEMBEaroN, Secretary and Troasurer.
THE Up-TowN SHOE sTonE.-so1oMoN's first
wish was that his understanding might bo inn
proved; and if ho required it, how much moro do
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