The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-05

took place at the Arsenal yesterday. Considerable
interest was manifested and the sale was not only
largely attended by Charlestonians, but number
of Northerners were present. competition was
ensendered, but the strangers soon withdrew IRON
the contest discomftted, being satisfied that they
were not to be the purchasers. The bidders were
composed of our largest iron and junk merchants
and prominent in the crowd was tho portly figure
of large shoe merchant, better known, perhaps,
for his cheap saddles. eve refer to JOIN COM
INGs."
The bidding was spirited, and considering the
nature of the sale and of the material the articles
brought good prices. The cannon, shot, shell,
&C. we're first sold, and were freely bid on by the
gentlemen present, MIR. GOLDSMITH, of Vendue
Range becoming the possessor of the largest por-
| ton. The remaining articles also commanded
good prices, but we were unable to learn the
amounts or the purchasers.
| By far the most exciting bidding during the
morning was when the cavalry saddles and brides
we're put uo These had been looked upon with
covetous eyes by many, and at this stage tho con-
test was lively; but determination carried the day.
and the lot was closed out to Mr.. JOHN CoM1NGs
This lot comprised not only several thousand
saddles, but an equal number of trapplngs,
bridles &c. Mr.. CoArMGs' reputation is equally
divided between shoes and saddery, but ne is
perfect in both, and it is matter Of congratula-
ton that he succeeded in securing this property.
The devastation and destruction caused by the
war has left the country almost bare of ordinary
plantation materials and tho news OF this sale WILL
be gladly received by many who wished to invest
in saddle but could not see the price asked.
Those bought at this sale will no doubt, be sold at
reasonable rates. and as they are of the most ap-
prove d pattern, the MCCLELLAN tree, We prcdlct
that Mr. CoMnas will not fLd ITEM dead STOCK.
It is seldom that a large sale of this description
takes place, and the opportunity offered yesterday
for investment was eagerly taken up. good re"
suit has been the proof that more money was IN
the community than was supposed, and also the
display of an apparent determination on the part OF
the Charleston merchants not to stand idle, but to
be up and making hay while the sun Shines This
spirit is pleasing sign that all are not discour-
aged, and in spite of the Radicals will be able
to make future that will equal the past.
TIE CONCERT LAST NIeBT at the Hibernian
Hail. in aid of the st. Pauls Catholic Church, was
an entire success. This, however, was no more
than We had reason to expect from the character
of our Charleston audiences, always appreciative
of true art,-from the well-kncwn proficiency and
accomplishments of the artists who were to engage
in it,-and from the popularity and unparalleled
energy Of the leading spirit Of the whole, the
'schief organizer, the Rev. !. j. SHADIER. The
hall was crowded, and, as we looked about US, we
saw few save such as from their physiognonly
would be adjudged competent Judges of music.
The combination Of secular with sacred music
was an attraction, not enjoyed by the other con-
certs lately given in this city the blending Of the
two afforded an agreeable variety.
Tho orchestra, composed principally Of string
instruments, flute, etc., was most excellent THE
anateriel having been found ready made to hand,
in musical club of amateurs. Their perform
ances, under the able direction of the maestro,
we're much applauded. The "1naammatus" was
given with great ecsat, and so wel-tmed and har-
monious were all the parts that there WAS sweet
melody mid all the noise Of instruments and
voices. Madame PLENeE who sang the solo IN
this chorus was called out again by her appre-
ciative auditors. Her solo from Robert" was su-
perb, and would have done credit to any painaa
donna we have ever heard.
The chief credit, however, Of this brilliant con-
cert, of right belongs TO the director, Sgnor GAM
BAT1 who has every reason to feel gratided at the
appreciation accorded to his efforts. The "Ade-
L1Sie' OF Mrs. CARROLL was one Of the gems Of the
evening. We can never tire of hearing this soul
touching melody Of BEETHOVEN, and Mrs. C.'s
tones Of thrilling pathos struck 8 chord, that
felt all melodious in response.
ssAue Maria" Was sung with much expression
and with gr It sweetness by Miss Il. Mrs. CHASE
was greeted with hearty plaudits whenever she
appeared on the stage.
Mrs. BARBors piano solo, from s'Ls1cia, was
executed with great briiancy, and loudly encored;
whereupon she resppeared and kindly INDUCED the
exaoting public by playing another piece. She
also played the greater part Of the accompaniment
during the evening, and added new laurels to her
already acknowledged fame.
Signor GAa1BAT1 aid his talented and accom-
pIshed daughter afforded the audience quite 8.
treat in their comic interlude, Not in the Bills"
The grand solo and chorus from Enani, the
concluding piece, although one Of the best known
Of choruses, was very well received as indeed it
cuted. The solos in it were excellently rendered.
The Rev. F. ]. SHADLER has every reason to con-
eratulate himself on the success Of his venture;
for we have never attended concert in Hibernian
Hall where there was as large crowd, and where
everything passed off with such brilliant eclat as
was the case last night.
CHARLESTON CoLIEGE-ln pursuance OF an invl-
tation to the public, extended in the papers, we
Yesterday repaired to the Charleston College, where
the examination Of the Senior Glass was in pro-
gress. The President DR.. MIDDLETON, gave the
young candidates for baccalaureate honors an OPP
portunity Of exhibiting their proficiency on ques-
tions of Public Law. It is gratifying to find our
young gentlemen so well grounded in the prinei-
pies Of law, as these sseniors" appeared to be in
their examination yesterday. They answered very
readily, inteligently, and in good language, va
rious questions on war, the causes and The rights
Of war, beligerents, neutra1s, letters Of marque
and reprisal, the influence Of commerce and Of
christianity in humanizing the world. The prac-
tice of sswrecling, and the laws enacted to pre-
vent it, we're traced from the earliest period to the
days Of LOUIS QUAToRzE. What articles were con-
traband of war, Jurisdiction on the high seas, etc.,
all passed in review. If Mr. ANDREW JOHNSON is
at loss for proper nominees for the civil service,
he would do well to look in this direction before
nominating elsewhere. GRoTIUs, PuFFENDoRrF,
vATTE1, and their less distinguished successors,
came in for their share Of attention.
The Faculty of the College were in attendance;
also DANIEL RAvENE1, Esq, the President of the
Roard Of Trustees and Others
We took this opportunity, also, Of paying visit
to the College Library, ard having, on previous
occasion, examined that part Of it composed of the
original nucleus, and the valuable addition made
to it by the late Hon. MITCHELL KING, the strong
and lifelong friend Of this Institution, we contin-
ed our attention yesterday exclusively TO the large