The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-11
LOCAL MATTERS.
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To Correspondents.

LOCAL MATTERS.
To Correspondents. ,f.ati|
We are continually receiving communications on
political and other matters from persons who do
lt attach their proper names to tho articles sent
and we take this occasion Of repeating that nothing
c:.u be published in TIE DAILY NEWS without
Icing indorsed by some responsible individual
SALE OF A VEssE1.-The British bark James We
son, Of Liverpool 364 tons rogister, which put into
this port in distress some months since, Was sold
lere yesterday at auction for sS525 cash.
STOCKS, BONDS ac.-aaEr. ANDREW 4. Moa=:.as2,
Broker advertises that he will purchase securities
of different corporations at the highest price, in
cluding City, State and Bank Bills. See advertise
ment.
SAILING OF THE LoDoNA-Ths fine steamer
will leave Union Wharves this day at P. NJ, pre-
cisely, and not on the l4Gh, as was enormously
stated in Yesterdays issue. Cotton will be receiv-
cd at the vessel until II o'clock. &
ALLIE DEUTscHE dieser Stadt sind hoedichst
cingeladen dom Picknick nRchsten Montag auf
dem Schutzenplatze beizuwohnen. Der Zweck list
lobenswerth, und hoffen wir, dass Ale, die den
guten alten KA,1LAH kannten, und viellecht oft
seine Gastfreundschaft beanspruchten, jetzt ihr
Scherfein betragen werden, um seine werthe
ramilie zu unterstutzen. &.
MAYORS Court, April 1O.-Robert, q colored boy,
who took half Of 3 sausage from vender in the
market, by way Of taste was fined 50 for his ia
niiarity. .gs
A man with very black eye, who had been ar
rested at tho request Of runner Of sailor board
ing house, was discharged at his own request.
A person, who was indecently drunk, was fined
SIS as 3 lesson. . s t;i4 i.5:
A musician Of talent, who is so fond Of q horn
that he swallows it instead Of playing upon it, was
fined IS SO rs to bring few Of the notes out q
him - -. s,irs5s:=-As poet historian
and dramatist SHAKESPEARE has few superiors and
careful perusal Of his works always adds some
item to the store Of knowledge. In other cities
readings from his plays are quite popular and are
always well attended These entertainments are
comparatively rare in this city, and their introduc-
ton at the present time proves that literary pur
suits were not entirely abandoned during the war,
and the Bard Of Avon still exercises his potent
sway Professor PoRcHER will continue his public
readings at the College Chapel tonight, commenc-
ing at 8 O'Clock. The play chosen viii be the first
part Of King Henry ", and all persons who
desire to hear history and poetry combined should
attend. :is5..&Ss. %. s:.t.
si..lo!2- &s
united STATES CouRT-Hon. GEO. S. BRYAN pre-
siding.-A-Q. MoDu Du1F1, Esq, and q. Il. HuDsow,
Esa:,,weres admitted to practice in the United
States Court on motion or 9. H. SnfoNToN, Esq
JOHN KIEG3 Co. us RICHARD o. BusH BREws
TER SrRATT for compliments and snoNroN &
BARKER for the defendants The Jury returned q
verdict OF s1080 for the complainants .
FRED. Won SPRAKFN, Of Georgia, 0s. W. G. MAR
JENHoFF- MACBETH BUST for complainants and
PHILLIPS & DURTEA for defendants. Verdict for
complainants, s822 with interest from September
Sd, 1868. q: s::-:..;:',,ssse.s: a. sstf.;- -,
These cases involved large amount Of money
and originated in transactions made during Con-
fede .se times. -: /. ':s -f$ sss::is
D1sTR1cr CouRr- Judge LOGAN presiding
number of cases OF Assault and Battery Larceny
&C., were called, some Of which were continued
The State ps. JOHN HANLoN, Assault and Bat
terry. Continued
The State us. JOHN s1ATTERg, R1oHARD and
BRIDGET MuRPHy, ,rAffray and Assault and Bat
terry. Continued. sss @ \. E5ai8g s.t rs
JAS. N.JosEs Assault and Battery. Continued.
Nat. BunER, Larceny. Guilty Z
JOHN KELLEY, Assault and Battery Guilty, but
recommended to mercy !, s,3s
CALVIN B. SIMMONS, Assault and Battery.
Guilty.
GEO. smosuN, Assault and Battery. F. D.
RICHARDSON, ESQ.,, appearing for the prisoner.
Verdict-Not Guilty. t5 N .%,l
WIN. BosToN, Larceny Guilty.
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ACCIDENTAL sHoo1Ne.--A distressing accident
occurred yesterday morning which resulted in the
serious wounding of Richard Pepper, colored. Mr.
JoHS APPIE who keeps store at the corner 81
klng street and Burns Lane, had purchased 8
number Of old guns and 1nuskets with the inten-
ton OF selling them again. These guns were
lying on his counter, and we're being examined by
several customers, when his little son, while hand
ling them, accidentally discharged one, the bali
entering Peppers thigh, near the hip, and passing
through the leg. The wounded man was taken 70
the Roper Hospital where he received every atten-
ton. 7 On dressing and probing the wound several
pieces OF bone were taken out, but lit is not sup
posed TO- be necessarily mortal. The musket which
was diachs rged was supposed to be unloaded, and
the accident is deplored by Mr.. ApPIE, aghe had
examined the gums and was not aware that any
were IN dangerous condition. Although nun.
Der Of personswere IN the store aud the shooting
occurred so nearthe street, no one else; was in.
AMERICAN BOARD OF IMnd1aRAT1oN.-A COPY has
been sent us of the Constitution and Bylaws oi
the American Board Of immigration, This PRO
poses to be national organization, headquarters
ct Washington, and having Vice President and
Corresponding Secretary in every State and Terri.
tory N the Union, ANDREW s1MoNDs, Esq. being
Vice President for this State, and Col. BENZ. Al
sroN, Corresponding Secretary
The purpose Of this Board is to collect facts with
reference to the advantages peculiar to different
sections OF the country with reference to the i-
ducements offered by particular States, organiza-
tions, and individuals with reference to localities
adapted to different na6onalities, trades, profes-
sons and opinions with reference to ocean and IN
Land transportation; with reference to the cost,
saassasEa0d commercial dxantages Of particular
publish the same in foreign countries. ~ ~
1t Will seek to make itself central and nationa1
organization, to which all kindred ones NAV ba-
come auxiliary; and while it Will not lend it's aid
exclusively to particular localities corporations or
individuals, it viii be the Medium through which
All interests may be faithfully represented It viii
seek to enlighten and to protect emigrants from
Misrepresentation and fraud, and to promote tbe
A a 1raAN sls--