The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-05

] tho mcoting and offered tho health or the Chief
which was responded to by Mr.. NATHAN in q few
very appropriate remarks. He toasted tho entire
Fire Department Of the city, but before thoro was
time for reply, the alarm bell put an untimely
end to this pleasant reunion. In moment the
where duty called him.
The following tho officers elected for the en-
suing year:
JOSEPH A. HILTON, Foreman
PET%R JONES, Assistant Foreman.
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JAMES A. TROUT. Recorder.
TURNvEREN.- had the pleasure, last night,
OF attending one Of the theatrical entertainments
given by the members Of this club. The hall has
been recently rehtted, and looked very inviting
1t handsomely decorated with festoons Of ever
green's, tastefuLy ar1enged all around the room.
The stage and scenery also have undergone IN
amehorating metamorphosis The hall was bril-
iantly lighted with elegant chandeliers. There
was good audience, both Of ladies and eentlo-
men, who, to all appearance, enjoyed themselves
very much. His Honor the Mayor, and other dis
tinguished guests and visitors, were among those
present.
There wero two plays given; the first ssDer Alex
,ndriner, very pleasant short genre-drama; the
next s'Seikein Krebs," written expressly for the
Turnverein, by blr. II. L. DEDEN This piece pos
sesses q good deal OF humor, and shows a fine
knowledge Of human nature. The actors and
actresses did themselves great credit for the ars-
tic manner in which they went through their seve-
raj parts. H
TIE TonERs.BY TIE SEA--A party Of submarine
ooyagsurs, who make their living on the great
waters, left the city yesterday with tn. intention
Of making reconnaissance of Sulivan's Island.
into
OF that island and obstruot the channel, but who
thcr the trip will be productive Of any good re-
mains yet to be seen. Preparations were evident
~ made FOR long stay, as the party took supply
Of provisions sufficient for several days. Their OBJ
ject ls no doubt to thoroughly search the wrecks
and define their correct position and location to
the harbor pilots, who can then avoid them Being
furnished with submarine armor, they can remain
under water several hours, and arc as much Mt
home when submerged on terra .1i,nsu.
The armor is curiosity OF itself, and when
thoroughly accoutred and ready for the plunge.
the wearer bears no resemblance to the human
form, but rather to some water fend who glares
NAL gnantly from his huge glass eyes. This div
ing dress, or armor, is composed Of huge oreralls,
which come up to the neck, and arc several sizes
large; the helmet is screwed tightly upon thom,
and long gutta percha tube attached; this is
connected with an air pump, and when the diver is
thoroughly inflated, he would find it a difficult
matter to sink if it were not for the heavy pieces
of lead attached to his dress.
When the descent is accomplished, tie diver
communicates with the upper world by means Of
cords, and can breathe as easily by the medium Of
his air tube, and see as plainly through his glass
eye, ns circumstances require; but It is an arduous
undertaking, and requires a long apprentic eship.
THR HAHTnNa 1,nri rivo11n1 trorr,a ~~.:..
delighted and entertained a large and select au-.
dience, many being turned from the door on ac-
count Of the crowded state OF tho house. An en-
trely new programme was announced and it
proved to be Of sufficient interest to induce many
to repeat their visits without fear OF subiectinr
themselves to the title Of S'dead heads. The three
mon Of the air, whose feats are so complicated and
inexpicable that they appear to bo aided by
magie, were Of course the prominent features of
the evening, and elected unbounded applause by
their daring actions. As gymnasts they have no
equals and are perfect specimens of the result of
training upon the muscles aud their most difficult
feats are performed with ease and grace that
proves conclusively their right to the champion
ship. Unfortunately the contracted space pre-
vented them from displaying their most popular
manoeuvres, but enough has been shown to excite
the admiration Of all beholders. s'
Professor TANNER, with his wonderful troupe OF
animals. was one Of the stars Of the evening, and
added greatly to the merriment Of the occasion
Tho dancing was superb, and the Juggler with
his mystic art, reminded the audience OF the days
Of PHARoAH, and they would not hav9 been in the
least surprised TO have seen him change q stick
TO serpent. The Sphynx and the Pantomirne were
what might be expected from such an entertain
ment, and afforded pleasure to all who Witnessed
them, If the cachinnation that was unanimous over
the hall was q far criterion. @
The HAN1oNs have earned an immortal name
during their stay in Charleston, and their mirth-.
provoking performance will be remembered while
life and memory lasts. They repeat their enter
tainment tomorrow night, and all who have not
yet paid them visit should not hesitate to avail
themselves of that opportunity, as on Wednesday
night they will close their exhibitions in this city
Tomorrow afternoon the Managers have kindly
consented to give matinee for the benefit Of those
who are unable to attend in the night.
4 TIE CouRTs-The three Courts which have been
holding their sessions in our city for the past
month, concluded their labors and adjourned sine
die on yesterday morning. The Judges who have
conducted the business Of these Courts have labor
ed unremittingly, and are entitled to the thanks
OF the community for their prompt administration
o7justice.
Seldom in tho annals Of our city has such an
array Of crime been presented for tlial. Every
sin mentioned in the Decalogue has been COM
mitted, even the most heinous murder, and in
spite Of the utmost precaution picking and steal
ing is followed vocation by all who are too
lazy to work. To remedy this evil and to secure
justice to the freedmen, who have been in almost
every instance the transgrossors, the District
Court was created. This was designed principally
to try petty misdemeanors and crimes that were
net felonies, and the extraordinary large number
that have been tried and sentenced, proved con-
clusively the necessity for the Court. The relief
thus afforded to the Court Of General Sessions has
been considerable, and has enabled that Court TO
give its undivided attention to the trial Of the cap
tai offences, Of which it had large docket. i.
In either Court the utmost leniency was observ-
cd, and the prisoners supplied with able counsel,
who undertook the defence cheerfully, and labor
ed conscientiously and persistently for their
clients. In one instance an appeal was made, the
counsel for the defence considering that all the
technicalities OF the law had not been observed,
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