The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-30
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LOCAL ALTERS
Port ROYAL RAuR oAD.-R. E. Robbins, Esq, OF
Goston, and not R. E. Robbins of Gtston, is one
OF the Directors of thi: railrosj
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BASE BALL.-A match game OF base ball was
played Wednesday, on Gadsden G:sen, between
the Chippewas and Eutaws, which resulted In favor
Of the former. The score stood twenty-six to six,
CosREcT1ox.-In the notice Of tho Academia
death OF CaptainJ. Augustus Durbec, published IN
the News, it was stated that the deceased had
gone out for the purpose Of shooting ducks. This
was erroneous, as Captain Durbec had visited the
city for the purpose OF purchasing plantation
supplies, and WAS on his return to Devices Island
when the fatal accident occurred. There was no
intention to shoot ducks and it was only the sight
Of the game that prompted the desire.
AID FOR CHARI EsIoN-INTEEEsT-S Co2aEsPoND-
wcr--1he Bos on Pilot has G correspondence
which embraces letter numeFpses signed by
well-known citizens Of Boston, 10 SSS 1t. Rev.
Bishop Lynch, of Charleston, inviting hin to give
an address in that city and his reply. Ho has
on Sunday evening on ''Rome in 1867, the Grand
Centennial Celebration in Juno, and the attack OF
Garibaldi in October" The proceeds will go to id
worthy persons in need In Charleston.
a vorz OF 1sASKs.-The City Council deter
mined last night to provide accommodations in
the Council Chamber for the reporters Of the city
papers; and the editorial corps Of the DAILY
News now return their thanks for the considerG-
ton that has been paid to them and their profes-
sional brethren. Ali the city IS interested in
knowing what Is said AID done BY their represent
atives in Council; and when the DAILY NEws set
the example of publishing full report Of the pro-
oee1ing3 IN Courcil on the flowing morn. e, the
necessity for additional reporting room became at
once apparen,. The want was n, 0ner seen
than steps were taken to supply 1t, and to the City
Council is rendered our solemn vote &c thanks.
ADVENT SUNDAY. Tomorrow being the first
Sunday in The month OF December, and the near
est to St. Andrews day, is called Advent Sunday,
and will be celebrated by appropriate services In
the different Catholic and Episcopalian Churches.
The four weeks Immediately preceding Christmas
are collectively styled Advent in reference to the
coming celebration Of the birth Of tho Saviour.
With this period the Eccle siastical or Christian
year is held to commence, and tne first Sunday OF
these four weeks is termed Advent Sunday. 1t is
always the nearest Sunday to the feast Of st. AN
drew, whether before or after that day. so that in
all cases the season Of Advent shall contain the
uniform number Of four Sundays.
THE BLACK CBooK.-Ihis great drama bids fair
70 become as popular in Charleston as in New
York. 1t mas been reproduced every night this
week, and has on each occasion been witnessed by
larger audiences. For the past two nights the
theatre has been crowded, every seat was secured,
and large crowd was in constant attendanoe a;
the ticket Office. We learn from our country ex-
changes that the excitement throughout the State
10 intense, politi;s are forgotten, and every one
seems to have Black Crook on the brain. Num-
bers are now preparing to visit the city, and we
predict for the managers unlimited success while
the Crook continues 10 be the attraction. 1t is the
great play of the age, and all should see it.
BoMErs.-There is no striking novelty in bon
nets to be clironicled this month. The Flnchon
shape appears to be general favorite, ard much
called for The standing front, with its diadem Of
flowers, and crown worn upon the top of the
head, is not decidedly becoming TO any but pref
ty face. Soft white felt bonnets, tastefully
trimmed, are pretty, and not very expensive.
beautiful royal velvet is trimmed with lace OF the
same shape, and satin daisies elttering with tiny
dewdrops. new device in millinery is to have
flowers with their leaves and ten lrils so arranged
upon the bonnet that they can bo removed and
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necessity forces to practice economy, and cannot
well purchase new couture for each evenings
entertainment. The round hats are small, with
narrow brim, or none at all, and decorated with
willowy plume5 or velvet bands. Flowers are
fashionable for decorating the hair, and are also
worn upon the neoE and arms. 4 set comprises
head-dress, necklace and bracelets.
A MILITARY TRIL.-For more than two weeks
past, says the Columbia Ph@nix, g Military Com
uaissioN has been sitting in Columbia, upon the
trial Of charges growing out Of robbery commit
ted on the South Carolina Railroad, about q year
ago, and also Of a charge of conspiracy between
E. Carter Harris "a section master on the road),
and John Montgomery, freedman, together with
some four or 1--WE others, to tear uo the track On
the occasion Of the calamity Of that kind which
occurred on the morning Of TIE 18Th ult. This
latter case was concluded yesterday tie written
defence and rep y being submitted.
There is still case against John Montgomery
alone, making the direct charge Of tearing up the
track. But as he has admitted the commission OF
the deed, IN the cause already heard, tbs presumed
this latter charge vii not present any new matter
OF interest. or course, the result Of the cases
heard will not be Known until published in General
Orders from General Candy.
FIc1pocKETs.-The amusemeuts at present in
Charleston have brought to the city number Of