The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-05

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| parade yesterday afternoon and it WAS determined
to have collation. rather than a supper. But we
confess NO thought tho collation. very good
supper.
After the inner man had been properly carod for,
Foreman Hutton arose. explained the occasion OF
the needing and offered the health OF the Chief,
which was responded to by Mr. NATHAN in few
very appropriate remarks. He toasted the entire
Fire Department Of the city, but, before there was
timo for q reply, the alarm bell put an untimely
end to this pleasant reunion. In a moment the
dining hall was clear, every man hiong to tho post
where duty called him.
The following are the officers elected for tho en-
suing year:
JOSEPH A. HILTON Foreman.
PET r JONES, Assistant Foreman.
WM. D. DAVIS, Secretary.
AUGUSTUSA A. BARBER, Treasurer.
JAMES A. TROUT, Recorder.
TuRNvEREN-We had the pleasure, last night,
Of attending one of the theatrical entertainments
given by the members Of this club. The hall has
been recently reftted, and looked very inviting.
II was handsomely decorated with fcstoonB Of ever
ereens, tastefuly arranged al around the room.
The stage and scenery also have undergone an
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liantly lighted with elegant chandeliers. There
was q good audience both of ladies and gontle-
men, who, to all appearance, enjoyed themselves
very much. His Honor the Mayor, and other dis
tinguished guests and visitors, were among those
present.
There were two plays given; the first 'sDer Alex
andriner," very pleasant short genre-drama; the
next "Seikein Krebs" written expressly for the
Turnverein, by Mr. H. L. DEDEN. This piece pos
sessoa q good deal Of humor, and shows fine
| knowledge OF human nature. Tho actors and
actresses did themselves great credit for the artis-
tic manner in which they went through their seTe-
| raj parts.
THE TonERs BY THE SEA.-A party Of submarine
uoyage,ys, who make their living on the great
waters left the city yesterday with the intention
Of making reconnaissance OF SulhVan's Island.
They intend visiting the wrecks; at line the shores
of that island and obstruct the hannel, but who
ther the trip will be productive # my good re-
mains yet to be seen. Preparatio, were evident
ly mado for long stay, as the par took supply
of provisions sufficient for several .ys. Their OBJ
joct is no doubt to thorous! " sea- sh the wrecks
and define their correct position u.id location to
the harbor pilots, who can then avoid them. Being
furnished with submarine armor, they can remain
under water several hours, and are as much at
home when submerged as on terra t'n,a.
The armor is curiosity Of itself, and when
thoroughly accoutred and ready for tho plunge,
the wearer bears no resemblance to the human
form, but rather to some water fend who glares
Indignantly from his huge glass eyes. This div
ing dress, or armor is composed of huge overalls,
which come up to the neck, and are several sizes
TOO large; the helmet screwed tightly upon them,
and long gutta percha tube attached; this is
connected with an air pump, and when the diveris
thoroughly inflated, ho would find it o difficult
matter to sink if it were not for the heavy pieces
Of lead attached to his dress.
When the descent is accomplished, the diver
communicates with the upper world by means Of
c5rds, and can breathe as easily by the medium of
his air tube and sec as plainly through his glass
eve as circumstances require; but it is an arduous
undertaking, and requires long apprentic eahip.
TIE HANLoNs.-This unrivalled troupe again
delighted and entertained large Snd select au-
dience, many being turned from tho door on ac-
count of tho crowded state OF the house. An en-
tirely new programme was announced, and it
proved to be Of sufficient interest to induce many
to repeat their visits without fear Of subiectine
themselves to the title OF doad heads" The three
man OF the air, whose feats are complicated and
inezplicable that they appear to be aided by
magic, were Of course the prominent features Of
the evening, and elected unbounded applause by
their daring actions. AS gymnasts they have no
equals and are perfect specimens OF the result OF
training upon the muscles, and their most difficult
feats are performed with an ease and grace that
ship Unfortunately the contracted space pre-
vented Them from displaying their most popular
manoeuyres, but enough has been shown to excite
the admiration of all beholders.
Professor TANNER, with his wonderful troupe OF
animals, was one Of the stars Of the evening, and
added greatly to the merriment Of tho occasion.
Tho dancing was superb, and the Juggler, with
his mystic art, reminded the audience Of the days
of PHARoAH, end they would not havs been in the
least surprised to have seen him change stick
to serpent. The Sphynx and tho Pantomime were
what might be expected from such nm entertain
ment, and afforded pleasure to oil who Witnessed
them, il tho cachinnation that vas unanimous over
the hall was far criterion.
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during their s&ay in Charleston, and their mirth-
provoking performance will be remembered while
life and memory lasts. They repeat their enter
tainment tomorrow night, and all who have not
vet paid them visit should not hesitate to avail
themselves of that opportunity, as on Wednesday,
night they will close their exhibitions in this city
Tomorrow afternoon tho Managers have kindly
consented to give matinee for tho benefit of those
who arc unable to attend in the night
THE CoURTs.-The threo Courts which Lave been
holding their sessions in our city for tho past
month, concluded their labors and adjourned sine
die on yesterday morning. The Judges who have
conducted the business Of these Courts have labor
ed unremittingly, and arc entitled to the thanks
of the community for their prompt administration
of justice.
Seldom in the annals Of our city has such an
array Of crime been presented for tlial. Every
sin mentioned in the Dccalogue has boon COM
mitted, even tho most heinous murder, and in
spite Of the utmost precaution, picking and steal
! ing is followed as vocation by all who are too
lazy to work. To remedy this evil, and to secure
Justice to the freedmen, who havo been in almost
every instance the transgressors, the District
Court was created. This was designed principally
to try petty misdomcanors and crimes that wero
not felonies, and the extraordinary largo number
that have been tried and sentenced, proved con-
clusively the necessity for the Court. The relief
thus afforded to the Court Of General Sessions has
been considerable, and has enabled that Court 70
give its undivided attention to the trial of the capi
tai offences, Of which it had a large docket.
In either Court the utmost leniency was obserT-
cd, and the prisoners supplied with able counsel,
who undertook the defence cheertully, and labor
ed conscientiously and pcrsis:ently for their
clients In one instance an appeal was made, the
counsel for the defence considering that all tho