The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-24

tcrday's NEWS. Tho hall, although large, il moi
otherwise we'll adapted for such display; but ils
ccntrn sitaation, perhaps, moro than counicrbal
anccs such disadvantages.
Tho hall is handsomely decorated With flowers
arranged, covered with profusion Of articles, bot
useful and ornamental. wo cav n largo number o
persons in attendance, composed Of the most re-
spectacle class Of Our colorcd citizens, md also
number OF white gentlemen. Tho Postofllco mp
pcarcd TO do iino business, and tho soda water
fountain had its shnro ol custom. leo cream and
Strawberries wcrc III great demand. Lively little
girls fitted about. worry importunatcy intcrroga-
ting NIL they met: "Wont you take n grab II
There was plomonnding, flirting, etc.. in short VIC
found this colorcd fair in all respect resemble tho
many white countcIrnrts wo hnvc seen in our city.
We hopo tho members Of tho Sowing Circle will be
successful in their luudablo efforts, and realize
sum not altogether tsprupurtionatc to tho pains
thcy were nt 10 get up tho Fnir. Among tho ut
fractions wo must not forget u colorcd band of
music, which performed vigorously during tho en-
tire Of tho evening.
M.Yon's COURT, April 23-IIenry Taylor, IL
youth connected with the club mentioned ycstor-
day, who indulge in tho ''grab game" WAS ar
raigncd and convicted, on tho testimony of lady,
who stated Tint she was going up King street on
Monday afternoon, and that seeing this 10y mp
pronching her slic made way for him, 30 That ho
might take tho inside, and, lie came abreast Of
bUr, ho snatchcd her purse from her hand con-
tanning sixteen dollars and run OF with it. After
long chase, with assistance, sho caught the boy
and got back tho purse and 81. Sbo not Wishing
TO prosecute, the Mayor ordered Henry to be I'M
prisoned two weeks.
Samuel Groghan and Robert Wicklcs, two color
ct men, who had carried valise and contents to
Tho house OF mn acquaintance, ns to create some
suspicion on his mind,.nnd TO causc him to notify
the police OF tho occurrence, wero brought up
and not boing nblo to account for having il in
possession, thoy and the property werc turned
over TO Lieutenant HEHpRIoKs, Chief of Detective,
to search out tho matter.
James Henry, colorcd boy beautifully covered
with tho itch, who had stolen q piece Of goods
from tho front door OF a merchants storo, which
Tas however recovered, was locked up for 10
days.
a woman, who was dressed in 30 many frocks
and shawls, as to mako ono think she was just
going TO omigrate to Mr.. SEwARD's late purchase
from Russia, was fined SD for being drunk, and
in Elliott Street.
ahaky chimney in the burnt district was re-
ported, md ordered to bo attended to.
US. CInouIr Counr, Hon. GEo. s. BRYAN Pre-
siding. The petitions Of Messrs b. T. WnrrNEn
and JOS t. WALSH, to bo admitted to practice in
tho q. 8. Courts Of South Carolina, woro presented
md tho petitioners admitted.
Tho Court resumed the trial OF parties charged
with violating the Internal Revenue Laws and the
case OF tho U. s. us JNo McSwEESEY, for tho un-
lawful distilaton Of spirits, WAS tried, and ver-
dict OF "not guilty rendered.
The U. s. cs D1EDRIcK ". HEscKgN for tho Same
offence, tho prisoner plead guilty and was son.
fenced to pay 500 fino, also, the tax of $40 und
the costs Of tho prosecution.
Tho District Attorney, Major D. T. Comm, pre-
sentcd The petition OF Mr.. CHARLES p. LESLIE, O
Ino'iiuv, No. IS, ~ -a...,..., -.
practice i'll tho United States Courts OF sontb
Carolina, and on his motion Mr.. LESLIE was nd
mitted.
DISTRICT CouRT-Judgo LOGAN presiding. The
Court WAS opened Mt tho usual hour, but on nc.
count OF tho absence OF important witnesses only
one case was tried, the remainder boing continued
Tho State us. JoHN JENKIEs-Larceny of horse
The prisoner plead guilty to tho charge.
A hot pros. was entered in cuch OF tho tbroe f,l.
lowing cases.
Tho State us. Mark Reynolds-Assault and bat.
tory. Mol Pros.
z The State us. CGsar, Jimmy and Delply-Lar.
ceny. Noi Pros.
The State us. Caesar, Peter and Pompey. No
Pros. 1ig E.
Tho remainder wore Continued over TO the July
Tho State us. John Morsn-Recoiving slolon
goods. ,sNt5. 4
Tho State ps. Wm. Nowbert-A Assault with intcn,
Tho State rs. Mary z. smalls-Assault and Bat.
terry.
Tho State vs. Samuel Fox and George NJ. Mar.
tin-Assault and battery.
Tho Court was adjourned until 10 A. III. to-day
3 Court OF GENERAL. SESSIONS AND COMMON
PIRAs-JUDoE MuSRoE, Prcsiding.-Tho Couri
was opened at 10 A. NJ, and the Jurors answcrinp
to their names, tho following Jurlcs wero organ,
ized: ta.
Grand Jpy.-J. NJ. Harlcston, Foreman, e.
Merker, Chas Pointei, Phincas Pierce, VIM Uffor.
RKaTbd., KabN, Hon Henry PToyna John II. T. WEaggo, H
jas; j. r Macbeth, John BuIns, Jas. e. Spear, G. Lovo
P"M. Doncin, J. II. Colburn, F. Murphy.
n JIy G!yI.ss. No. 1t I; Hutchinson, Foreman, J. O.
SuoSS', o' oouuhoIy u. t Dencuct, IL. Hun
ter, Yarn, JUS. Reagler, J. J. Martin, 4 q. Bur.
ton, II. Pauls, Patrick McGarey, Jno. g. Chalk.
Jury No. 2.-W. II. Daggott, Foreman D. Buhre
u. Cannon, VIM. J. Cubstead, John Hurkamp
!, -; Sloan, Jno. McCants, Hugh Farrolly, jas. F
Gordon, Johr Doylo. 3. Bollnan,, Henry g. Greer
Supernur1crdrfes-P Carney, n. H. McDo,y.
al, a. Bischof A. Dufort. J. s. Jeffords. Joseph
Walker, j. Gu innings, s. j. Finldcr L. a. Franip
ton, samgol a y Hart Dr., W. II; Chniee, F. Christ.
man, m Q. H. Johnson, Jas. r Prnsle, W. J. Axon
W. Sheppard, Patrick DooSan, ". Gumo.
Judge nfUHRoE charged the Grand jury on tbei,
duties, nud directed them to examine carefully tbe
merits Of the cases presented for their consdora.
tion beforo they returned their finding also to re-
port upon tho condition Of the public buildings
&c. @g
: After an absence Of fow hours, tho Grand Jur,
returned tho following bills:
Tho State us. francesca Perez-Assault With in.
tont to Kill and Assault and Battery. Truo Bill.
ri The State rs. John Brown alias John Jack-Bur.
glnry and Larceny. True Bill. t,
Tho State ps. Fl. 7. Petors-K Keeping q Lottor,
Office. Truo Bill. ..f
Tho State ps. Wm. Rose, Mary Z. Bollinglo and
Mary Bollinge-Araon. True Bill.
The state us. August Hing Assault and Battery
No Bill. .t- EI'.S21 =
+. Tho Criminal nnolot ,,-o N ,,,k,