The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-05-22


| Tho Et,zq Rdncor, hvorably known as q sayan-
nah and Georgetown Packet, and commanded by
iCaptain J. X. 1Ioniapaos, was advertised for nj,
excursion trip around tho bnrbor. Unfortunately
tho threatening aspect of tho skies kopt o Tow
| timid characters at homo, but those who wore not
afraid OF q littlo shower boldly mado tho yonturo
| and, as II to reward thoir faith, tho clouds woro
aoon dispersed and tho oyonlng was In oyery
respect charming, and tho trip was enjoyed by oil
on board.
Tho Hdnco1 was equipped according to tho
standing regulations, and tho music Of MULLEn's
Band brought tho past moro vividIy before tho
mind; and the imagination pictured James Island
and tho diaeront Notifications ns they were thrco
years dgo, and tho change was hardly realized.
Mr.. ". q. LEE, Tho attontiyo Purser OF tho Han
Goa, SOON niado tho passengers feel at homo, and
to"k pleasure in pointing out any OF tho beauties
of the scenery. s
Tho Han o1 loft Accom- mediation Wharf at p,
NJ, and steamed past Sumter and N1oulrio to tho
| Light Ship returning, tho vessel smiled by Morris
Island, and around james Island up the Ashley to
tho New bridge, nnd fron there to her wharf,
Tho ruined walls of Sumter attracted universal
| attention, and tho gray old fortress that had
stood the memorable sego looked yot grand amd
her ruinB. Moultrio, Wagner, and tho Federal
fortifcations, wero also noted, and tho wreck OF
tho steamer Efi,can, which was unk during the
siege, Was pointed out by her ls.e Captain, Mr..
W. L. loNKLTY, who WAS among tho guesta OIL
tho HdncoD. on Morris Island curious machine
attracted attention, and It was stated by the
knowing 10 be intonded to raise tho wreck Of tho
monitor Keokuk. 49, III
To nnnlo tho different points OF interest In the
harbor, would be impossible, and wo can only cd.
riso thoHo who wish to pass pleasant afternoon,
to be prepared for tho next excursion party. wo
understand that this will not he the only trip OF
tho season, aud many who wero kept at homo on
account OF tho threatening weather, Will have AL
opportunity to broltho tho sea air.
Mayors CouuT, HAY 21.-Tho ownor OF pair
OF horses, which were travelling through tho
strcots bcfars wagon at rather brisk paco, with
no ono to handle the reins, tho driver having
stopped to attond TO trunk, which waH to hayo
boon placed upon The vehicle, was fined "a.
William Oliver, a colorod man, who Was arrested
for being drunk and FL hting in the street, and
who stated in ortonuation that ho had fallen over
board, md had taken q little too much auti-fog.
mntio to keep out tho cold, when follow laughed
ut him. and q scufilo came on, when tho other ono
run of, but they took him. He was fined IS.
A man who Was taken drunk from tho side walk,
but who was making superhumln In efforts to get
rofter bed in tho middle OF tho street, was fined
only IS, aa ho said with great truth and candor
TINT it was tho fret tmo.
Threo individuals who undertook to uettlo
business transaction, according to the rues OF tho
prize ring, were fined IS each.
man who was very drunk, and found on the
pavement in tho middlo Of tho day, unconscious Of
tho busy ifo," by which ho was surrounded, and
who attempted to cEcuso himself by saying that
The day before was "pay day." was fined SIS.
A white man by nomo NJ Qponap S,,,o.,o
vol known in Elliot street, was brought up on the
complaint OF John jackson, q colorcd pIlot-boat
hand, for taking his witch from him under false
pretences.
1t appears that SraoSs who ia runner for
boarding house in Elliot street, and who carries
about with him badge, Indicating hia high posi-
tions, deceived John on Monday night last by
pretending that ho was "police protective as
ho expressed It, and showing the badge, de-
mandcd his watch ns the property OF another.
Jackson gavo 1t up with protest, nnd Immediate
ly calling on Detective LEVY, and stating tho cir
cumstances, pointed out snIoNs as the individual
who had committed this contemptiblo offcnce.
He was arrested and denied the act, but yesterday
morning admitted it, saying that ho intended it as
lark His Honor ordered the caso turned over
to magistrate
CooHF oF COMMON PLRAs-Hou.s 4. MUNRO,
Peosiding.-scveral cascs on tho Process Docket
wero tried and DEGREES granted, but no business Of
importance. Tho Court adjourned at an early
hour, and viii continue tho call of the Dockots
to-day. asrf #
q. 8. DIsTnIcr CouRr-Hon. GEO. 8. BRYAN pre-
s'ding.-The rights Of citizenship woro conferred
upon LUDER BUoK and A. F. CARsrEsB. =
Tho caso OF Tho IInitcA Gf,taa u lfon,,r-
OF Columbia, for passing counterfeit fractional
currency, and which had been assigned for trial ON
this day, WAS taken mp. Major D. T. ConB1s the
District Attorney, for tho United States, and Con.
JA.rEs Conner and II. P. O'CoSRoR, Esq, for the
defence. number OF witnesses were examined
whose testimony consumed tho whole morning,
and tho case will be continued to-day. Tho cur
rency in question was so cent notes, and of char
acter that could only deceive the ignorant or IN.
wary. Tho evidence was strong ON both sides, and
tho argumhnta will be heard with great interest.
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REGULAR MEETING OF ORR CouNou.-co Council
met at P. NJ, at tho Council Chamber.
Present-His Honor Mayer aAn1Anp; Alder
men dEnDTs, o'NEuI, WILLIE srEmMEYKa, O1sEY,
OAKEs, HoNoun,' MiRsHALr;" CosoRovE EARLE,
CouETENAy, PRHoLs, SHALL, .RAyEaz1, Waioa,
Wu1LDKN. mn
4. NO Hlinutes OF the last meeting were read and
confirmed. - nr,. rss. 0Aw l''k N
1.-The applications OF DANIEL CASTILLO, No. 81
Boaufain street, and JAMES MAanATn, corner
1anrens and East Bay, for Junk shop License,
and OF N. BIsoHoYR, for q Tavern License, No. "a
South Bay, we're referred to the Committee on
Liconses.l n.
fA petition from citizens referring 10 condition of
OF lot in Rutledge street. was referred to the Board
OF Health. :. ftvis. T.. ~, +'t&
The petition Of sMoN FAss, agent Of Mira. ErHA
JAcoposKY, praying 10 be refunded an amount over
paid for taxes. Referred. @
A. petition from Tesidents in Gibbes street ro-
qnesting that the lamps In said street be lighted:
roferrod to tho Committee ON Lighting tho Street
Lamps. " q tF.yi'$S. Y. ,'itI4 = .9Iy l3,.
Communication from the Board Of Firemahterns,
accompanied by resolution, requesting that, the
Palmetto Steam Fire Engine Company placed on
the same footing with other steamers in tho De-
partn,cnt; that the Engineer be allowed tho same
compensation hs others, and the Company bio fur:
ntRheq GOO feet OF hose and new reel, to DO sup
piled whom the city ID In funds. I 49,
Tho petition OF the residents on Coming street,
Ward No. 8, praying for Light, slde-walks and Rut-
! ters. Referred to tho Aldermen Of Wards Nos. g
and 8. i.'i Bt@Sa agt 5t.s l,t.h. ..5..':Ell
Tho return Of Harbor Mastor for April, showing
thut sSS5 40 has been paid into the City Treasury
lsoceiyed as information. =, ID,
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