The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-03

modations for the transportation ofstock, We hops
the agents win try the experiment. for they vii
not only achieve success, but their names will g
down 10 posterity as benetetofs os their race.
We are indebted to DELAoY, o. the Mills House
fr.copies Of Fra-k Leslie, Police Gazetas, ane
other late New York papers.
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WE are indebted to Mr.. B. DoscHER, Hase
street, west Of the Postoface, for late copies o.
the Round Table, Rarpa's Weekly, New YorI
| Tribune, National Polios Gazette, and the Scot
tsh Ansui Mn Journal
TIE I1LunoNBT-sARaENr the great Illusion
ist, better known as the Wizard Of the South has
offered q benefit to the Orphans Of the Sisters Of
Mercy. Mr.. SARGENT by this generosity will IN
crease his popularity with the Charleston public,
and We predict large crowd on Wednesday night
His feats OF legerdemain are 80 perfect that the
most vigilant are deceived and the audiences that
have been attending his soirees have testified their
appreciation o. his talents.
DEATH OF CHARLEsToN1AN.-The Galveston
Basetin, Of May 26, says: 'We are panied to an
nounce the death Of ]. J. JAMESON, ESQ.,, who e1-
pired about hal-psst seven o'clock to-day. MIR.
JAMrsoN wss native Of Charleston, 8. O., came to
New Orleans some years ago, and was long con-
nected with the Picayune. In 1853 he went to VIC
toris, Texas and purchased an interest in the Vic
toria Aduocate, where he remained until few
weeks ago, when he came to this city and was con
nected with the Civisan as oompositor.
THEFT OF MONEY DRAwKs.-Some excitement
was created on Saturday afternoon by q negro map
named Edward Iaurens, who dashed into the storb
of MIR. q. BARraE, on the corner Of Franklin amp
Queen streets, and struck Mrs. BAHNTeE, whip
he endeavored to seize the money drawer. he
succeeded in grasping only small portion of the
money, and made his escape; but his action was
seen by several colored men, who Immediately
gave chase, and after an exciting run over and
around the burnt district, Laurens was captured,
the money recovered, and he was lodged IN the
Guard House. -.
RoBsrsY.-On the 25th ult., sE1aLNa's music
store was entered from the yard by some thieves
who jumped the fence on Beau u:ain sreet, and by
wrenching open window obtained an entrance.
Fortunately they we're OF music i turn, and con-
fined their attention to the instruments that were
scattered around taking one fiddle, four bows,
one large German aocordeon, two clarionetts, and
other articles. The case was put in the hands Of
Lieut. eHNparKs, and three negroes, Jno. Bull
lilac Bennett Jno. Edward Reyes and Jas. Clarke,
we're arrested by two OF the detective force, and
the. missing articles found in their possession.
rhey had taken the goods TO . rattle on Gadsden's
Green, and were Offering to dispose Of them for
80, though worth 81 to $780, These negroes are
all old Offenders, Jno. Bull having been tried for
the murder of Mr. B. g. RHrrr, and the others well
known Jail birds. On searching them Ksyes was
ound to have in his possession threer silver
spoons, one marked the Mills House, one the
Charleston Hotel, and the third G. E. Thew, he had
also pair nip-ers used by burglars. Their cap.
seis asource Of great congrstulston, and It is to
be hoped they will ornament the Jail for some time.
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CoRoNoRs HOUSTON Thursday the body Of a
colored infant about two and Q half years Of age
Was found floating in the water off the Battery by
George jennings and John White, both colored,
| who had been on q fishing excursion. The body
was brought to the city, and the Coroner notified
and jury summoned, when the following facts
elected: A colored man named Smart Chisolm had
rented two rooms last week in Kitchen on the
premises Of Mr.. Eavp, on South Bsy,s opposite
Legare street. After being there four days
df. Erwin ordered hm to m we, having heard
something prejudicil to his, character. Chis-
ohm commenced moving across the street
TO the yard Of Mr.. GRnNH, and about eight
p. M. had. completed the operation, with
fire exception Of his bed, IN which he had LETT his
step daughter, CoRsr1IA VxRDrrR, the infant in
question. Oa going up stairs TO move the bed,
che child Was missing, ,and though dligent search
was made she could not be found. Whom put to
bed the child had q pair Of gold earrings il her
i.ears, but when the body was found; these we're
missing. The investigation commenced on Fri
day and will be continued to-day. number OF
Witnesses were examined, but no conclusion was
reached, though suspicious have Teen aroused.
The Coroner mas offered liberal reward for the ar
rest Of the parties engaged in the transaction.
TIE following correspondence has been re-
ceiyed: y; g s5'z-t
lzss s-ai- : crAsLisFos, 8. O. LIST june, 1887.
tReu. D.-J. QusQey: ..4s., =.
sm,; i incst respectfully tender you my services
Tor . benefit 10 be given TO the most worthy 30
cisty you may think proper to designate. Hoping
| 4 viii be your pleasure 70 accept 4.
. sARGENT, Hlusionist.
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1a.. Sdrgast, IRtsionia:
DER sm: have the pleasure to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter. rendering benefit to the
most worthy objsc. which lmay think proper to
u6S1QQato, o,.,.s.f 4 - y
Deemmg this the most worthy object Of your
thoughtful charity would most respectfully sug-
gsst that your benefit be tendered to the Orphans
under the charge Of the Sisters Of Mercy.
The oyjeet Is praiseworthy one, and am sure
it will meet with that patronage It 30 Justly de-
serves. -
- - ,,S go Yours, very sincerely,
[Signsd] D. J.0UIGLEY,
Pastor Ca. hedral Chapel,
No. ia Broad street, Charleston, June I'd, 1857.
MAssDrsa. :PnnoRAL BAIx, for Asthma and
Consumption.