The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-04

the different criminal cases that have been tried
in this Court, to-day at III A. NJ.
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MAYORS Court, February 2.-A1artha O'Neill, {
colored dansel with torn; bonnet ard no hoops
who had been giving some of the residents Of the
Upper Wards a touch Of genuine Blingsgate, was
ordered to:be locked up for ton days. Z.
Ajunk-shop keeper who had no:signto his estab
lishment, and apoor apology for the book which
the law directs he should always have on hand
was fined $50. .'ss
Jacob Brown ; small-siZed son Of Ham, who had
taken q fancy to teapot in crockery store, and
was carrying it off for the purpose of putting il
up the spoaN, was sentenced to be imprisoned ten
days, and ordered not to receive the usual allow
ance of toast and tea during his confinement.
One ssjolly schmoker' was fined IS.
DISTRICT JuRT-Judge LOGAN presiding. The
criminal docket of this Court was closed on Satur
day, and the sentences imposed on the criminals
by the Judge. The docket was exceedingly heavy,
comprising $50 cases, who were mostly indicted
for larceny, assault and battery, false imprison-
nent, receiving stolen goods, retailing liquors
without license, &c. A pationt hearing was
awarded to each case, and those parties who we're
unable to employ counsel were ably represented by
the different members of the Bar,ia the request
the Judge. - s. -, !.
Although this Court was designed expressly for
the trial ofminor cases, yet it has embraced in its
Jurisdiction many that are considered felonios,
and but for tie 1eniency that has invariably been
extended toward the, reedme on under Their chung
ed condition, thoy would have been trcetsd as
capital offences. With the exception 7of few
sealed sentences that will beread to-day, the pris-
onerB were :al called up to hear the penalties i'm
posed upon them for their transgressions. A few
en,leavored: to extenuate their conduct, but tho
majority heard their sentences in silence. The
Summary Process Docket will be taken up to-day,
and few-cases that have been postponed will be
heard.
The State vs. John Smith, Larceny. Sentence.
Three months Imprisonment in the jail or peni-
tenti0ry.
George Scott-Larceny. Six months imprison-
ment in the jail or penitentiary.
Edward, Webster and " White-LarcenE Stealing
cotton and fowls: Three months, Imprisonment
in the jail or penitentiary.
Howard and Fraser-Larceny Three months
imprisonment in the Jail or penitentiary. &
Jacob Smar-Larceny. Twelve months simpris-
onment in thejail or penitentary:
Augustus Marti2-Assault and battery with in
tent to All. $10 fine and costs.
Dominic Morton-Assault and Battery, with in
tent to kill. Four months in jail OF penitentiary.
Jno. Brown-Larceny. Ten days imprison-
ment.a.- }tSs, }S :r:oti "a ~
Ned Robinson Cow Stealing. Five days after
the expiration OF the:frst sentence.
Joseph Hogan-Laro Four months.
Jno. Richards dson-Larceny. Two months.
Vim. Jenkins-Larceny. Six months.
Jefferson Mouzon and Sarah Mouzon-Larceny.
Six months each.
Benjamin Perry-Larceny. Three months
Thos. 6eld-Larccny. Costs, or ten days.
Edward Thompson Assault and False Impris-
onment. $40 fine, costs, and ten days.
James Hall-Stealing Poultry. Ten days at the
expiration Of first sentence.
Sam'i Howard md Phil. Fraser--Larceny. Three
Robert Walker Malicious tresspass andsshoot-
ing COW. The prisoner ahad gone out to shoot
larks, but being q Poor sportsman had missed the
banE n aaa sR @ sa Il R Ps con5re
he was discharged on the payment Of IS and costs.
Romeo Smith alas jackson-Larceny. Six
months in Jail or peniten6ary. 50
The light sentences imposed in many cases vas
on account Of the long Imprisonment that the par
ties had already endured. This modification was
joyfully receiyedb the prisoners, who made many
promises Of future amendment.
soREE MUSICALE Charlestonians have beer, To-
menting, for: many years, the want Of an Opera
House; under the impression that an Institution Of
this description would do more toward rebuilding
the city than even the far-famed Fire Loan Bill.
This idea has been generated from the knowledge
that an absence of amusement is q great drawback
to the prosperity Of any section, and will always
deter strangers from making extended visits.
boS do nj
love of music, and among the first public buildings
erected in a rising city is an Opera House. The
artists are usually Of every cast from tho star to
those below nedioority; but the patronage is al
ways sufficient to maintain the institution.
In our present benighte and ruined condition,
we still possess the eleinonts Of success, and num-
ber among our NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. whose musical
voices are heard Soft in the Silly night. Our
Office is located in the centre OF this music-loving
neighborhood, and when slumber's dreams have
bound the larger po,ton Of the city. our ears are
regaled aud our senses entranced By these nightly
serenades... Professor TANNER has delighted large
audiences by the sagaeity Of his troupe Of well
trained dogs and monkeys; but no one has yet
undertaken to introduce cats before the foot
lights. This oversight appears singular, especial
ly when we consider the capabilities and capacity
Of the feline race for making themselves heard.
The most celebrated cantatrice is unable to in
dulge in such ear-piercing notes, or to run the
gammut with the facility displayed by the furry
Tocalsts who fayoruB with their soirees.
The arena usually selected for the operate per-
formance is in Hayne street, near the Charleston
Hotel, and the most favorable hour for hearing tho
full strength Of the artists is at that witching time
when ghosts are popularity supposed to take all
airing. The answering voices Of the troupe are
then heard, far and near, fastening to tho re-
hearsal,, and after o short breathing space and
few gentle interludes, o full chorus bursts upon
the offended ear, reminding the afflicted hearers,
(whose nerves are suffering painfully from the
shock) of the old couplet that - A.E,
.:Music hath charms te soothe the savage,
To split rock ard cooka cabbage
An enterprising individual who would collect
these songsters, and by training their voices, 80
modulate them that the general result would be
more pleSsing, would be comforting an incaculable
benefit upon the community; and an entertain
ment furnished by them in their improved condi-
ton, would not only be popular, but be a great
draw. That they are capable Of improy a,lent, few
can doubt who have once heard their voices in an
uncultiyated state, and troupe composed OF such
talent would be an undoubtcd success, and
source of great profit to the philanthroplc pro-
jector. ..... -.
Cats have always been ill-used animals, and
solely because no one has taken sufficient interest
in their musical culture, and although now star
actors and unaccustomed to sing on stage, a lit
lie iudicious training would soon overcome this
timidity and make them as entertaining as Pro-
lessor TAsNER's Troupe. Genuine talent should
never be permitted to remainin in obscurity, and We
trust the time is not far distant when these warb-
lers will be prevented from wasting their sweet
ness on the desert air, and be taught to contne
their oratorios and concerts to some proper build
ing, where their voices can be heard to more ad-
vsntage and the eaccres be more fattering thar