The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-11-08

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Sr. MAUR.-rhe Wizard had another good au'
dience last night, and his performance was FULLY
equal TO the first St. Maur is perfect in the art
ofventrioquism, but needs some practice to be-
come equal 10 the great magcians Of the present
day His different tricks are, however, well per-
formed and it is evident that he has not mistaken
his calling.
UNITED STATS CoUR7-HoN. GEORGE S. BRYAN
PRBspNo.-George A. Hawler, Of Abbevile DIS
trict. and ohm A. Hunter were, upon motion, ad-
uitted as Commissioners of the United States Ter
South Carolina.
The rights OF citizenship we're conferred upon
WI. P. Gercke, on his subscribing to the usual
oati.
A DOUBLE WEDDNa.-St. Luke's Church was
crowded last night to its utmost capacity by the
friends Of two happy couples, (the br4es peing
sisters) who were simultaneously joined IN the
bonds of wedlock. The double wedding seemed
to awaken the hveliest interest IN the vast
throng, and many were the kind wishes we heard
expressed for the lasting welfare and happiness OF
all the parties.
CHARLESTON BIBLE SocIETY.-A meeting OF this
Society is called at the College Chapel on Tuesday
afternoon, at 4P. NJ, November 12th, in accord
ance with the following resolution, adopted at
meeting Of the Board on the 4th inst.
Resolred, That the Board of Managers OF the
Charleston Bible Society refers the question OF o
reunion with the American Bible Society to q meet
ing Of the Charleston Bible Society," to be held OF
the College Chapel, on next Tuesday, at 4 r. ID:
J. N. ROBSON, Secretary
CoRoNoR's INQUEST Coroner Whiting held yes
terday an inquest over the body of a freedman
named William Brown, seaman on coasting
schooner The Captain had forbidden any of the
hands to leave the, beat, but Brown becoming
drunk took the small boat and started for Wander
horst's wharf By himself. He was found on Tues
dsy afternoon in the boat which had drfted to the
marsh on James Island. The verdict of the jury
was that the deceased came to his death from ex-
posure and intemperance.
A TRAIN ON FIRE AT ORANoEDURG.-As the
down freight train from Columbia, on Wednesday
evening, arrived at Orangeburg, it was discovered
that one OF the cars containing twentysx bales OF
cotton, had taken fire. The alarm was immedi-
ately given, and in few minutes the Orangeburg
Ere Company arrived and poured stream OF
water on to the blazing mass There was no diff
ficulty in subiuing the e mes but, had it not
been for the promptness and efficiency OF the Or
angeburg Fire Company, the FIRE might have
spread and consumed the whole train OF twenty
two cars.
TIE BRUpERIICHE BUND.-The musical and
dramatic entertainment given by this Society OF
their hall in King street was attended last night
by g. large audience Of our Teutonc citizens. The
theatrical season has commenced favorably, and
though the entertainments given by the Bruder-
liche Bund and other German societies are in
tended principally for the members, all who take
sny interest in the proceedings can attend.
good audience was in attendance at the hall last
night, the fair sex largely predominatng. The
performances were opened by the Orchestra, un'
der the charge Of Professor Hoffman, who played
chorus, a comic piece, suprano solo from
Ttaviata, and chorus from the Creation. The
theatricals consisted of comedy in ooe act, 1.-The
Straight Way is the Best" by Kotzebue. In this
play the characters we're well sustained by the
amateur actors, and the interest kept up to the
close. After the play the floor was cleared Tor q
dance, and the merry sound of music was heard
until late hour.
WILMINGTON AUD MANoREsrER RAILRoAD.--We
published last week the proposition maze by Pre-
sident Drane 70 English capitalists to borrow
million of dollars, agreeing to take certain por-
ton Of the loan in COME lerate Cotton Bonds al
twenty-five cents in the one hundred. Since ther
We see that the proposition is creating some In
terest and inquiry in the moneyed circles of Eng
land. The London Cosmopolitan Of October 3D.
has the following interesting item in regard to the
matter:
We briefly called attention last week to the pro.
position for an English loan put forth By the NORTH
Carol,ua, Wilmington and Manchester Rallroao
The novelty Of the proposition consists IN the Iao'
that General Drane, the President OF the Oon,,
known firm Of Messrs. R. Benson d Co.. agrees 70
take cert in port on Of the loan IN Confederate
Cotton Bonds at 25 cents in The 100. AS these
bonds are nearly al held in Englaad, and as they
nave been quoted as low as to per cent, we
are not surprised to learn that General Drane mss
received over fve hundred letters soil citing par
ticuar information in regard to the condition and
prospects of the railway company now IN tne mar
ket tor sum Of f200, 900. With continued peace
in Enrone and the me .itable triumph OF the Con.
seryatlves in America In the coming fresloenua
election, we believe that within twelve months
European capital, now stagnant II neaps' Will ps
begging for Southern investment.
TIE GREAT MUSEUM COLLECTION AND MENACE
s1E.-Dan CASTILLO, the great showist, will be here
and omen his canvas on Monday next, the 1lth
The Charleston community have been SO long de-
nr;vad of any rational amusement, that Dams
GREAT moral sh ow will BE- received enthusiastically
and the canvas will be nightly crowded with nun
dreds who have not lost their taste for loot-hghts
and snwdust. Dan is not a stranger to THIS com
1nunity. and his circus will be appreciated o!
those who saw the wonderful performances OF h;s
troupe when here last. Under these circumstances
it's eless to attempt description OF the won
ders OF Dams Show, as it is indescribable. de Is
an indefatigable manager, and during his Soutn
ern tour has collected many curiosities tnat VII
delight his Charleston audiences. His tour through
the South has been one succession ot trlumPhs
and his harvest Of greenbacks has been plentiful
The finances of Charleston are not in the best con-
dtion, but there is some spare change floating
around that will find Its way into Dams strong
box. An old friend should not be forgotten, and
Dan is too well known to be ignored. His circus
ia an institution, and the Charleston public are toe
fond of these arnusements to neglect one that has
been tried and found not wanting.
PRICE OF SrocKs.--The assets OF the Bank o.
Augusta we're placed on the market at the city o.
Augusta, Ga, on Tuesday last, and, as many o
or readers are interested in the stocks there offer
.d FIR sale. we herewith give the prices, &C.
State OF South Carolina six per cent. bond.
1900 each, payable July 1878, s39 50.
siate of Georgia six per cent bonds. $3.50 eacl
payable 1870, s72 60 .,ooo .,
State OF Alabama per cent bonds, slUoo eaci
uayable 1872, s45 As %.