The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-09

dividua1 we do not wish to shock the sensblities
OF our readers, nor lead them to imagine that We
deal with familiar spirits but simply to state facts
connected with that august personago. print
ing Office has been popularly supposed to be inha.
bited by inky demons who ply their trade when
the world is wrapped in slumber; in some respects
this is correct, for we i.e the writsts are often
gr1evously tormented by a devil. This imp plies
continually between the composing room and tho
sanctum, and when Gas is often tho case witr yc
Locally tho brain il in whirl, studying how to make
something out of nothing;
| sat once there comes 30 wild q scream
/ Within that dark and narrow room, *
AS Asa al ,s9oa the aenas nd from heaven that fsu
| And shouted in one loud chorus-"copy."
An interruption Of this description is sufficient
to send ideas that before vague at once to the
hend who is thus vociferating. But notwth-
standing the odium attached to his name, dovil
ls an Important character and is very useful in
stitution in his way. Although not always cs fiue
m individual Us the hero If the A1tonan tableaux
he is by no means sooty parsonage; indeed, or
certain occasions, have seen green devil whose
verdancy was refreshing, and reminded us forcibly
OF spring. This peculiar Characteristic is attrbut-
able to importation from the rural parts
and their actions at this stage often sufficient
| " amusing to excite the risbities of the older
| and better posted fends. We arc informed in the
Scriptures that the dovil was exceeding SUBTLE
and this assertion is substantiated by the conduct
| Of their ineal descendants, who are no sooner
established in their domains thsn they emerge
from their ohrysals state and become tormenting
fends and experts in all deviltry.
1t is perhaps somewhat singular to apologize FOR
the devil, but after exhibiting his evil disposition,
| o few words Of praise can do no hasm He is q
| valuable adjunct Of the press, and has been con
nected with it since the days Of FAUST. Resembling
the owl in his disposition he prefers The darkness
to the light, and is seldcia seen during the day;
but when the stars begin to twinkle he is in his
clement and rushes to and fro with tegrinacd
hands and inky face, able representative of Old
Hornie All the mischief done is laid to the devil
and his unfortunate cognomen is frequently tho
| cause Of bringing him into trouble. His long up
premiership abounds in hardships; he tries to
correct mistakes and is frequently knocked into
p himself for exhibiting his good intentions.
With all his faults he is, however, necessary
evil, and we pace i,i- imperfections by with
The knowledge that as time advances he will grow
in grace until evon his fendish name shall be for
gotten.
The HANoN TRoUPE.-The performance last
night was decidedly the best Of the season. Tho
weather was propidous, and tho hall was densely
crowded long before the appointed hour, even
standing room being quite scarce. Signoreta
RosrrA delighted the audience with her graceful
acting, and showed, in her tight-rope perfor-
nance, that she WAS IN experienced danse,tse, and
fully deserved the complimentary notices she had
received in other cities.
The great feature Of the evening was the three
gymnasts and their unaccountable and indescrib-
able manoeuvres. Every law Of nature is violated
by them with impunity. Attraction Of gravitation
60a foHran fhoe,-
they fly through the air as if gifted with super
natural powers. Their celebrated feat called "a
Leap for Life" !" is perfect miracle and how it can
be accomplished by mortals is astonishing Pos
sessing thorough control over their entire bodies
they are able to move them at will, and thus per-
form actions that none but accomplished acrobats
would dare to undertake.
The Juggler is marvel Of skill and dexterity;
he mannuvres his hands and feet with such rapid
ity that his movements imperceptible. Being
thoroughly conversant with his art, he can per-
form miracles and work wonders, and never fails
to secure tho wrapt attention of the audience. OF
the CANNES and Monsieur Jocko it is scarcely ne
cessary to speak; they understand their role and
perform it thoroughly. They are rare instances Of
the result of good education, and are always ap-
preciated BY any intelligent community. Tho pan
tomime was as mirth-provoking as ever and the
facility with which the shadows disappeared, as
cended and descended, elected prolonged ap-
plause.
1t must be borne in mind that this is positively
the last day, and the matinee this afternoon and
the closing performance tonight are the only
chances left for visitors Those who are wise will
at once secure tickets, as the evening performance
is sure to be a jam, and only those who 20 early
will be able to secure seats
A HOUSEHOLD FRHND.-Co1aArE's SOAP is the
no usewfeh friend and assistant. It should be in
every kitchen and laundry. It is no humbug, but
an article Of established value and reputation
MARsDEN's PEcToRAL BALM for Coughs and
Colds.