The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-27

WE ARE authorized to state that there will be no
mail to-day by the Northeastern Railroad, but tho
mails and passengers leaving the city by that
train to-day, will 60 through without detention,
as the repairs upon that road, necessitated by the
recent heavy rains, will be completed to-day.
CHARLESTON BOARD OF TRADE.-We have been
favored with copy of the proceedings OF the first
anniversary Of the Charleston Board OF Trade,
April g. 1867, prepared by JOHN B. STEELE, Esq,
! the Secretary Of the Board. II contains the
speeches Of Gov. Orr, Gen. SroKLEs, and others,
that were delivered at the anniversary dinner, and
altogether forms pleasing memorial Of pleasant
and highly interesting occasion. The pamphlet
FEARS the imprint Of the NEWS Office.
The FOLLOWING ORDER will explain itself, and
will, we have no doubt, Gauss q very happy sensa-
ton:
HEADo'Rs MILITARY Posr OF CHARLESTON,
CITADEL, CHARLESTON, s. G., June ~, 1867.
I. To-morroT, june 2sth, being the anniversary
of the repulse of The British feet, under Admiral
Parker, and the British troops, under Generai
Clinton, by the South Carolnians, under Colonel
Mourie and General Lee Sts salute 9f tnrfeea I EN-
Roisted from sunrise to sunset on every public
building in the city, and on all the forts in the har-
Dor. The necessary detail for firing the salute
will parade this afternoon, at 5o'clock, ana tne
senior non-commissioned officer will report to Bre-
vet Major Upham Sixth infantry, for instruction.
The shipping in the harbor are requested to ny
The national colors during the day.
The Post Band will play at the Battery from b
~ order ~ Rrevat Rr;o -Gen n r. CIrz
~ 0''o1 HARRY r. ANDERSON,
Second Lieut.. Sixth Infantry, Post Adjutant.
MAYORS Court, June 26.-Susan Hutson, an old
breaker OF the peace, who is always throwing her
self either into row or outside Of jug, was up
again this morning for being noisy and disturbing
her neighbors with language which majority OF
them did not understand, and not caring to hear
more OF, had her put where she talked herself to
sleep, and upon swaking found herself the owner
Of IS fine.
An individual, whose anxiety to establish him
self in the community as frst-class drinkst,
prompted him to fill himself with pine top Of the
highest flavor, and then lay down in the street,
was fined s., and informed of the splendor Of his
success.
Prince Gadsden, mild and respectable looking
colored man, upon whom knife had been found
that would spread terror even among cheese
mongers, was sent to the Provost Marshal as per
order.
Joe Mitchell, colored cheudlier Tindustrie who
persuaded one Abraham Jones, a black man from
Orapgeburg, that he could buy corn for him
cheaper than anybody else, and by that means OBJ
tanned money from Abraham, who has not yet
lool- Nv, Nm,
the green backs, was brought before his Honor,
who has sent him to Magistrate to be taken
care Of
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS AND COMMON
CONCLUSION OF THE DUEL Ta1AI.-Hon.
F. ]. MOSES presiding.-The case Of the State us.
the parties concerned in the late duel was re-
sumed and the argument for the defence opened
by F. D. RICHARDSON, Esq He summed up the
evidence; advanced and showed to the jury that it
was inconsistent with the charge that the indict-
ment was killed by the State witnesses, the de-
fence Offering none but relying the truthful state
ments made by parties who were present through
out the whole affair." and who proved that the con-
duct both Of the surviving principal and Of the two
seconds, was fair, honorable, and perfectly justi-
fable.
Tho Attorney General followed for the State, and
in an able and eloquent argument set before the
jury the different points in the case. He showed
where the parties had infringed the laws, and
what was the punishment imposed by the
law for duelling. Several legal authorities
were quoted, to show that his position
was just and proper. He kept the attention Of the
entire Court enchsined during the delivery Of the
argument, and only closed after reviewing the fea
lures Of the case, and showing the iegality Of the
proceeding. -
W. D. PORTER, Esq, closed for the defence. He
embraced in his argument every point in the case
he referred to past duels, and showed what was
the public opinion on the subject, and quoted au-
thorities, to show what had been done when SINH
lar cases had been tried. MIR. PORTER covered the
whole ground in his argument, and went Ear to
convince the jury in their verdict.
Judge MOSES delivered forcible charge to the
jury explaining the law, and commenting on the
points advanced by the counsel for the defence.
His charge was quite lengthy, and showed that
his elevation to the Bench had not caused him to
forget the learning OF the Bar.
The jury, after receiving their charge, left their
seats, and after IN absence Of three quarters Of
an hour, returned with verdict Of "Not guilty"
Some applause was made by the audience, which
was promptly rebuked by the Judge, and, on mo-
ton of F. D. RICHARDSON, Esq, it was ordered
that the prisoners be discharged. On their release
from custody, they were met by numbers OF their
friends, who congratulated them on their release.
UNITED STATES CoURT-In Admhalty-Hon.
GEO. 8. BRYAN presiding. STRAUSS. VANoEs Co.
us. the steamship Moneka; D. N. NATHANs, ESQ.,,
for the ibellants, Messrs. PORTER & CONNER for
the claimants. The Mesne Process, returnable
this day on this case, having been returned duly
executed, and the claimants Of said steamship
Moneka, by their proctors, Messrs. PORTER Con-
NER, having made due answer to the libel fled in
the cause, on motion Of ]. N. NATHANs, Esq, Ii
Ssants' proctor it was ordered that it be referred
to DANIEL HoRLBEcK, acting as commissioner, to
take testimony in the above case.
In the United States Circuit Court, PERNE, Ad-
ministrator, us. the estate Of ALICE AsHIEY-B;n
for foreclosure; PORTER & CONNER for complain
ants, A. G. MAaRArH, ESQ.,, for United States Mar
shal. 4 rule On the Marshal to show cause why
he had not expelled the occupants from the mort
gagged premises. A. g. MAaRArH read the Mar
shars return, showing Why he had not complied
with the rule; and Gen. CONNER addressed the
Court at length. The rule was then discharged by
order Of the Court.
THE NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY AND PoLYTRoH-
MO AcADEMY.-This well-Mown institution, found
ed in 1859 by Colonel @. @. TEw, who fell at
sharpsburs is again in full operation, and ready
for the reception or cadets at all times. The
buildings are new and comfortable, consisting Of
handsome barracks, erected in 1859 and &C., for the
special purposes Of military school, and are suf-
fcient to accommodate one hundred and fifty