The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-19

headquarters, instead of Chase Hall or Military
Hall, he will find himself in better position in
| twelve months time than il he became member
| of Congress, or could cast ten votes at each
municipal election. Many OF our colored people
understand this already, and, sooner or later, we
will have to choose between work and idleness,
and to make their election between unfagging in
dustry and political agitation.
OBsTRUcTNa RAmRoADs.-The following order
has been issued by General Candy:
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 100.
To Punish Obstruction of Railroads.
If any person, with intent to obstruct, stop, him
der, delay or displace the cars travelling on any
road, or to STOP hinder or delay the passengers or
others passing over the same, shall wifuly and
maliciously put or place any matter thing upon,
over near any railroad track; or shall wilfully
and maliciously destroy, injure or remove the
road-bed, or any part thereof, or any rail, tie or
other part of the fixture appurtensnt to, or con-
sttuting or supporting any portion of the track OF
such railroad; or shall wilfully and maciously do
any other things with like INTENT or shall wilfully
and malciously injure the road-bed, or the fix
lures aforesaid, or any part thereof, with any
shall be deemed guilty Of misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof before a military commission
or other court of competent jurisdiction, shall be
fined not exceeding one thousand dollars nor less
than two hundred dollars, and be imprisoned not
more than three years, nor less than six months;
and shall be committed to jail till he finds surety
for his good behavior for space of time not less
than three, nor more than seven years. And If it
shall happen that, by reason of the commission OF
the offences aforesaid, or any Of them, any engine
or car shall be displaced from the track, or shall
be stopped, hindered or delayed, 80 that any per-
son thereby be instantly killed, or 80 wounded or
hurt as to die therefrom within six calendar
mouths thereafter, the party so offending his
counsellors, aiders and abettors, on conviction,
shall suffer death; and if any person shall thereby
be manned or be disabled in the use Of any limb
or member, then and in every such case such
offender or offenders shall, on conviction, suffer
fne and imprisonment in the discretion Of the
court.
THE GREAT SHow.-The long promised pageant
took place yesterday, and was witnessed by every
one who could spare the time from his daily avo-
cations. The sidewalks were lined with specta
tors Of all ages sizes and oolors while the windows
Of the houses along the route filled with eager
faces. Children stayed away from school, clerks
left their business, mechanics dropped their tools,
and all hastened to the nearest point to see the
grand procession. The usual arrangement was
observed, the band leading of, but the cavalcade
was far more brilliant than any that had preceded
it. The principal features were the fair eques-
~, md tho fun ri innin
utive actresses who were drawn in little chariot.
The clown was seated in small CART drawn by O
Newfoundland dog, and ate with avidity the ap
pies, nuts, &C., which we're presented to him. By
far the most striking object, however, was the
elephant and his gigantic rider. The latter figure
lowered far above the crowd and attracted univer-
sal attention by its ungainly appearance.
Toward even ng the streets in The vicinity Of the
Circus became filed with peop.o going in one di
rsction, led by the glare which shone through the
canvass. Before the performance commenced
every seat in the huge pavilion was taken by an
eager audience.
The performances were of the highest order, and
the actors seemed to vie with each other in their
daring feats. 1T was extremely difficult to say
which was most attractive the equestrian or gym
nastic feats or the action Of the trained animals.
ALI. however convinced the beholder that John
Robnson's great combination was worthy Of its
name, as it was the most complete show that had
visited the city for many years.
The menagerie alone is worth visit, if merely
to see the gambols Of the baby monkey-the ony
bnson was offered $500 in Augusta for his pet, but
refused the proffer Indignantly, as the crowds who
visited the Circus were never satisfied unless they
saw the child Of the establishment. Johns stay
is limited to four days. The lovers of fun should
not postpone their visits.
The EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNoD.-PRooEED-
Nas OF THE FOURTH DAY.-The Synod met at A.
A., at the Wentworth street Lutheran Church, the
President being in the Chair
The meeting was opened with prayer by the
Rev. J. A. Sigh, and some time passed in devo-
tional exercises.
The Minutes Of the last meeting were read and
confirmed.
resolution expressing sympathy with Mr.. ].
a. Honour in the loss of his wife, and appointing
committee of three to present the coincidence of
the Synod
Major P. E. Wise read the report of the Com
mittee on the Treasurer's Report.
Professor J. P. Smetzer read the report of the
delegates to the General Synod.
The delegates reported that they we're present
at the Convention at Staunton. Va, on May 29,
1867 and that they were received with fraternal
and oonciliatory spirit. The deliberations Of the
body we're characterized by kindness towards the
Individual as well as an interest in the general
good Of the Church. The delegates describe the
exercises of the Convention, and state that the
next Convention Of the General Synod will be held
in Newberry, s. c., Thursday before the fourth
Sabbath in May, 1868.
G. T. Berg read the report of the Committee on
the report of the Treasurer Of the Seminary,
which was considered and laid on the table for
further action.
The following Committee Of five was appointed
to nominate Trustees for Newberry College: Revs.
Caughman, Rude, LeaphaIt, May, Wise and Bauk-
night.
The report OF the Committee on the Treasurers
Report was taken up and considered in separate
clauses.
The Rev. j. Hawkins offered the following ro-
solution: That the Synod were pleased to OBJ.
Laity, and recommended that the Superintendent
be requested to celebrate the Jubilee at some pro-
per time within the coming Summer
The following gentlemen were chosen Directors
OF the Seminary: Revs. Boinest, Hawkins and
Bowman, Major Wise and ]. P. Aull.
Rev. c. F. Bansemer read the report on the
State Of Religion.
The Committee report that this Church is
gradually recovering from the consequences OF the
late war, and find indications Of fresh hope and
renewed energy. They report that they know of
no cause for apprehension or despair, and believe
that the threatening clouds of the future will be
happily dispelled. DR.. Bachmans Church con-
tinues to present noble example OF Christian
zeal and fidelity, anl there has been an increase
of one hundred and sixty-two members during
the past two years. There is peace and harmony
throughout the whole Church, and even the freed
-,o, soano IN knnD M, q friendly Christian