The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-07-04


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Excursions AROUND THE HARDoR.-To those
persons who wish 10 spend thor holiday away
from tho heat and dust of tho city, fine opporu-
nifty ia offered i'll tho different excursions That will
tako place to-day. Tho ino Ltcamcrs Fannie and
Planter advertised to sail around the larbor,
and visit tho different points Tho Fannie In de-
signed FOR tho white and tho Planter for tho color
od voyaGors. In addition to those, tho 81. Helena
will also mako tho trip, and all who like life on
tho ocean wave will br ablo to indulge their ilc-
nations. Tho Fourth has always boon celebrated
by fish or sail, and the Indications that tho
old customs will not DO forgotten.
TIE YoUNa MEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
delegates from this city to tho National Convention
OF tho Young Mons Christian Association, held ut
Montreal, returned tho Inst trip of tho S,ragoS-
sd. Thoy woro Hospitality received both at the
different cities en- route and at Montreal. The
Zion Congregational Church, md cIoctcd tho fol-
lowing oiicors: President, II. TuANE MILLER, of
Cincinnati. yico-rrosdonts, tho Hon. +. CHAM
BKRLAN, Hartford; E. A. BUnRELL, Milwaukee; A.
X. BnowNE, Washington; CHARLES YoUNo, Prince
Edwards Island: f. JAMES CLAxroN, Canada Enst;
". L. @. GREoonY, Petersburg, Va. Secretaries,
JAMES Fl. KELLOGG, Troy; JonN A. DAWSON, Dos
ton; srLAs FARMER, Detroit; ALFRED LANDAU,
Montreal In tho oyoning largo meeting OF VOL
como WAS hold in tho American Presbyterian
Church, at which number Of addresses were
made ~ Major donorul RUSSELL, K. q. b., Chni1-
man. Sir HEERY IIKvELocK and Gov. PoLLooK, oil
Pennsylvania, and others. Thursday, Juno 9Olh,
was spont in listening to elaborate cssny AS
sociation Biblo Classos, written by Prof. DAWSON,
Vco-Chancol!or Of McGill University, Montreal
cd TO grand concert at tho Victoria Skating Rink,
whero sacred music WAS sung by choir of $50
aingers, aud nn orchestra Of so, assisted by tho
bands OF ono Of tho regiments stationed Mt Mon
treal. On Friday, tho corresponding mombers
from difIeront States reported, and MIR. DAwsoN's
essay was further discussed.
Tho remainder Of tho session WAS spent in trans
acting the business Of tho Association i'm hearing
tho reports OF committocs, &c. Over GOO dele
gates presont from all sections Of tho United
States and Canadn, and the greatest harmony md
good fellowship prevailed. Arrangements havo
boon mado to sund delegates to tho Worlds Con-
vontion Of Christian Associations, to be held at
Paris, August II, 1867.
BATHING IN PUBLIC PLACES. Tho heat of tho
summer has caused revival of nQuatc sports,
and many OF tho rising generation, who nro almost
nmphibious in their natures, spend greater por-
ton OF thoir timo in tho water. Unfortunately,
this desire to keep cool has led many OF thom to
infringe tho city regulations, and though SWIM
ming in the docks or other exposed portions of tho
city is forbidden, whom tho wator is onco gained.
they laugh Mt tho laws and dcfy pursuit. This
habit Of bathing from tho wlinrvos and other pub
lin n!nrns isaD boson,o Iorfeot ."i to n per
sons i'll thoso noighborLoods aud stringent orders
wero issued by tho authorities for tho police to
stop this amusement. For somo timo tho majesty
Of the law WAS sufficient to proservo order, md n
warning to tho ofIendors all that was consider
cd necessary, but at Inst somo Of tho boldest vci-
tured TO dtsoboy, and tho water was soon tickly
covered with 5obbing heads This habit of pub
Lilo bnthng has long been considered O
great evil, but the efforts to stop it
havo 30 far boon nugatory. It is not con-
fined to ono section, but IA both sides OF
the City arc tabooed, tho swimmcrs obstinately
Insist in infringing oil ruos Of proprioty and i'll
days It considered perfectly lawful to uso the
mill ponds at tho o1tromo onds of tho RATS, md
whilc this privilege allowed, tho wliarves and
other exposed portions woro comparatively deser-
ted. Tho growth OF the City has necessarily
Brought tho swimmers into public notice, and tho
West End was also compelled to appeal for pro-
lection. Deprived Of thoir accustomed bathing
places, the Swimmers hayo Of Into years been in
Tho habit OF defying tho law, and notwithstanding
tho frequent raids made upon them or their cloth
ing, have persisted In their obnoxious practicos
Although tho lower portion of tho city has boon
tabooed, thero q number OF places in tho up
per wards which c,uld bo used with impunity, and
II certain spots wore sot npart by the coun: thero
would be fewer violations OF tho law, and the
wharves would be moro easily kept clear than at
present.
TEE FIRST ANN1yEnsAly OF AMERICAN IspE.
PENDENoE IN CHARLESTON, 8. C.-Wc have before
ns copy Of the SouU. Carolina and american
General Gazette, dated Thursday, July 10, 1777 It
is volume 20, number 9G6, md was printed in
Charlostown, by r. WELLS & Son, at tho old print
ing house. great stationery and book storo. Tho
quaint style and antiqusted appearance Of tho pa
per ut onco attract attention. but it is chiefly vau
nble because il contains an account OF the first
eeiSDAosoh
rcrsary. Tho article is 80 interesting that we re-
publish il entiro, and readers con compare tho
sayings and doings OF 80 oldon timc with thoso Of
the present day:
"Last Friday, July 4, being tho first anniversary
Df that memorable EaA AMERICAN IspepENpEsoy,
Saa nBhored In with tho ringing Of bolls and
general display Of tho American colors on oil tho
forts and shipping. The Charleston militia md
artillery woro roviowed by his Exceloney tho
President, his Honor the Vice-prcHtlont, tho Hon.
orable Members OF tho Privy Council, &c. At 1
o'clock the great guns of the differont forts (Fort
Moultrie beginning) were ared to the number Of
seyenty-si1, alluding to the yoar TITO, whom tho
thirteen United States omanoipated themselves
from tho British yoke. An elegant entertainment
was givon at the Council Chamber by his Excel
lency tho President TO such Of tho mcmbors OF tho
Legislature as wore in town, to tho clergy, civil
and military officers, and number OF other gon-
tlomen. After dinner, tho following thirtoon toasts
Eero given, oach accompanied by thirteen dis
charges from tho fold piocos belonging To Captain
Ga1MBALL's Artillery Company, viz: