The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-26

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Bro A LINnSTRoM. vicoPresident
Bro E. THAYER Treasurer.
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I. o. 0. F.--To-day will be celebrated as day of
Thanksgiving and prayer by the different lodges Of
this Order throughout the Unite States and the
members connected with this most excellent fra
tcrnity in our city viii observe the day with partic
lar respect. They viii assemble this evening at
tho Odd Fellows Hail. and, after appropriate exer-
cscs, an address viii be delivered by p G. Master
R. s. DuRyEA, which we are satisfied will afford
pleasure and instruction to the many who feel a
doep interest in this charitable order.
GEOLOGICAL LECTURES FOR YoUNG LADIES
first of the series Of lectures promised by Prof T.
s. HOLMES, came off last evening, at the Charles
ton College, and was attended by some hundred or
more young ladies', who compose his class.
The Professor spoke in his usual happy aiyle, in
structivc and highly entertaining to all.
The course, Of which this is the first promises
to be troar rarely offered in this city. The Pro-
tcssor announced that the noxt lecture will take
place on Thursday evening next instead Of We'd
ncaday, previously arranged.
below" is positive certainty. and Charleston is
the fortunate possessor Of that LITTLE" who can
supply the wants OF both men and boys We re-
fer to the large clothing establishment Of Messrs
GRO. LITTLE Co., No. 213 King street, in Victoria
Rangc. These gentlemen have complete stock
OF crery article IL their line and offer Inducements
g sneir patrons and the public that have rarely
been equallcd. All persons who have not pur-
chased their summer outfit should give them call
for they viii be easily suited, and will have no
difhcultyin making selection from the stock be-
fore them.
THE WEATHER.-For some time past sweet April
had not shed her tears, and the consequence is
that the earth had become dry and the city dusty
But on yesterday morning sweet and steady rain
was met by the earliest risers, which continued
for great portion Of the forenoon; and whilo it
lad the dust and rendered riding in the street
cars perfectly agreeable it did imm ense benefit to
the different farms and gardens around, improving
doubtlessiy tho already large supply Of early vose-
tables, &c. The great fear seems now to be that
tomorrow may be rainy and destroy delightful an
hcipations Of enjoyment ct the fremen's parade;
but from present Indication we are led to believe
that the day will be delightful one.
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this enterprise considerable anxiety has been
manifested by the people at large to learn the
progress Of the work. The papers have from
time to time, brought tho subject before the pub
lie but it has only been recently that any definite
information has been obtained concerning either
the building or its proposed inmates. Ono of our
exchanges says that the convicts at the State Pen
tertiary are to be clad in parti :ular costume and
divided into working gangs, who viii be kept con
stantly under guard by day and under bolt at
night. They Will commence operations about the
first of May. There viii then be pretty general
jail delivery, which will relieve the State of much
expense, and the unfortunate convicts will be re-
ieved from the horrors Of dungeon lite
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IHE FREniEN's sPARADE.-To-morrow ia a bright
day in our city calendar, and one eagerly ant;ci.
pated not only by every gallant fireman, but by
the fair sex, who are almost enthusiastic in the
cause, il the decorations of the different machines
are any criterion. The 9th of April is to cvory
fireman WHIST the 4th Of July was to the amateur
soldery of 'sye olden time, when ct the break OF
day they hurriedly marched to the Battery and
Showed their patriotism by firing .teu de joie
The militia, who were won't to indulge in these
displays, are defilnct, and their swords are idle,
bat the enthusiasm is still the sarle, and thcy
some outlet for their animal spirits. Few cities
can boast OF more efficient department. and :sthe
Gay they celebrate is marked by mono of those
scenes OF riot that have occurred in other and
larger Places
Since the introduction Of steam it has been
found necessary to change the hour Of the parade,
and the whole day is now consumed in the per
formances. The Charleston Fire Department. is
50 well known that thor anniversary rarely passes
without the pleasure Of receiving some visiting
company. On the present occasion the Florence
Fro Company win visit Charleston to participate
IN the performances Of the day. This Company
have the engine formerly owned BY the Etna Com
Pa1y, and it's disappearance its old arena viii be
hailed with delight by the Etnas. Preparations
nave already been made for the day, and the plat
form III Broad street, and the activity to be OBJ
served IN the engine houses, show tn 1t the inter
est has not diminished and this anniversary viii
be equal not superior TO any Of its predecessors
MAYORS CoURr, April 25-The docket to-da,
was very meagre and devoid Of interest, there be
ing but two prisoners before his Honor "A junk
shop keeper, who had purchased some scrap iro1
from boys, contrary to ordinance, was fined $40
and sailor picked up in the street, helpless.,
drunk, was fined SIS.
.
PRovosT CoURT.-James Oscar and David Ed
monds were found guilty Of breaking into con-
ductors car and stealing revolver. They were
sentenced to pay q fine Of s25 each or be confined
in jail for sixty days.
DISTRICT CouRr-Hon. GEO. W. LOGAN presid
4 ing.-The State ps. Caroline Hudson-Assanlt ant
Battery. Not guilty.
The State us. James Casey-Bastardy Contin
ned to July Term.
The State 1s. Benjamin Williams, Assault ant
Assault and Battery, two Indictments mol Pros.
the prisoner discharged, and the bond Of til,
prosecutor estrcatcd. %
The State vs. Hugh McDerit and Patrick Ouinn.
Assault and Battery, and the State us. James
Casey. Assault and Battery with intent to kill
These were cross indictments, and the jury return
ed verdict Of not guilty for the first two an
Guilty for Casey.
The State us. Hugh McDevt. Receiving Stole,
Goods. Continued @
The State os. Fortune Fishburne, Larceny c
Cotton. Continued.
The State 0s. Thomas Lucas Larceny of Bal
of Cotton. Not Guilty.
To-day has been set apart for the calling Of til
Contingent Dobket.
Court OF GENERAL SESSIONS AND Como
PLEAs-Hon r. MUNRO presiding The Court wa
opened ct 10 A. NJ, ard the Jurors answered