The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27

T.. DISSERTATION OF. CEMErERIEs.-An adver-
tiecment appears is this morning paper Offer
ing reward for tho recovery OF come flowers
and statuettes stolen from q grave in st.
Lawrence Cemetery. Picnic parties at Mag
nolia and the adjoining cemetery-of st. Law
renee have been very frequent OF late, and the
persons indulging in them often behave with
great impropriety, paying no regard to tne
sucredncss of the place, or the feelings OF
others, AMI sometimes, as in the case above
mentioned, not even to the rights OF pro-
perty.
The M1SsTRELs.-Skiff & Gaylord's troupe OF
minstrels did not disappoint the expectations
of the large audience that greeted them on
their first appearance. Some performers rely
solely Oh burnt cork and stale witicisms, but it
was soon evident that this troupe were not OF
that class. The fun was genuine and conta-
gious, mirth ruled tho hour, and none coulo
listen to the jokes and dry sayings OF the come
dians without indulGing in bursts OF laughter.
The clog dance was ini;i:t lble and one OF the
best features Of the entertainment. AS this
company have performed for ten years without
any dissolution, and o pertion OF them nave
been members of the original Campbell's, they
are thoroughly acquainted with their d'nerent
roles and are unsurpassed by any troupe IN
the country. The unpronounceable production
of Professor Schaffner gave universal sahsfac-
ton, but must be seen to be appreciated. The
troupe will perform during the remainder OF
the week, and only those ascetics who scorn 10
laugh should stay away.
WITHDRAWAL OF Col. WM. PATTEN FROM
THE CANVASS FOR THE MAYoRALTY.-Ine Sub
ioined card from Col. Wm. Pattcn, who Was
nominated for TIC Mayoraly By the Demo-
cracy last summer, AMI who Las been recently
brought forward by some members OF that
party for the same position, will be read with
approval by every right-minded citizen. BY
his action in this matter Col. Pattcn las given
the highest proof that the confidence repoSed
in him by his personal friends, and by the
Democrats of this city, was not misplaced:
To The Citizens of Charleston
When at the urgent solicitation OF many ropr
reseutatiye gentlemen Of this community
allowed nv name to be put in nomination for
the Mavoralty of the city, it was done with the
earnest hope that might thereby render some
benefit. in a season of peculiar trial surround
ing those with whom my lot was cast.
/ concluded that the fact OF my having maae
pccuniary investments here: linking me VIII WIN
the fortunes OF th, metropolis and State, with
an availability assumed and pressed by my
friends, and even those whose acquaintance
was suddenly developed, we're the prime causes
of INV selection, which not the slightest ma
nmuyring on my part had induced.
would have preferred, after the compliment
tary tender of the nomination last summer, 10
have been permitted gratefully to retire. cspe-
cially as nv private interests demanded my en-
tire attention. After my nomination, events
transpired which led me to conclude that the
canvass had taken differ ent phase, IN which
was unwilling to appear, entertaining as
did, and do now, the opinion thai the SURFACES
of the community belong to those more gene
rally known and comm erciauy ldentlhed Win
the city than myself. Subsequent changes
brought me into notice again, and reluctantly
I again subordinGted my sense OF proprlety
and of the pubic good to the wishes OF ardent
supporters, who still claimed me as their STAN
dard bearer.
A division in the sentiments of the commu.
nifty, however, precludes my being SO any
longer. Believing that division is dofeat anu
harmony success, approve Of the course pur-
sued and, with such promptings, beg that L
may no longer be considered in the canvass.
Permit me to soy, if 1 am new conner no
man. not excepting him to the manner born.
has the progress and prosperity OF the city
more at heart than myself, and my earnest
hope is that victory may crown the banner OF
him who seeks to further its power and glory;
Thanking my friends, acqualntances anu
supporters for their confidence aud zeal. am,
Very respectfully, WM. PAI1EN.
-A-
THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC CLUD.-There was
full attendance of the members OF this club,
at their hall in King-street last night. 1t was
expected that Prof. Herman Meier would ad-
dress tho meeting, and in consequence OF the
interest manifested in this gentleman, the
President postponed the usual routine OF busl-
ness, and introduced Prof Meier to the audi
ence His speech was mastery effort, and
his voice, style and impassioned eioquence
proved him to be born orator. He spoke OF
the vaterland, its past and its present, its glo'
ries and its shame, the latter being the oppres-
sion of the working classes. He drew paral'
lei between the South and Germany for the
last ten or twenty years, and paid q glowing
tribute to South Carolina as the home OF the
oppressed German. In referring to the future
of the State, he said that The time would sure
" come when with increased German emigra-
ton all her past prosperity would return
Prof Meier was repeatedly applauded.
At the conclusion Of the speech Mr.. a. D.
Hoffman offered the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted, and the
meeting Adjourned:
Whereas The Central Democratic Club. al
its meeting and conference last Friday eve
nDg, resolved that it is inexpedent tor the De-
mocratic pnrty Of Charleston to nominate mu-
ucipal ofic rs; and whereas this action, III oul
opinion, renders 1t unnecessary to continue oui
present organization: Therefore, be it
l. Resolued, That while We regret this action
/ OF the Centra. Democratic Club, and cannot
| give it our assent, we feel it our duty 10 sup.
port, with all our influence, the National and
| Congressional Democratic nominations IL Tic
| election of the Sd of November.
2. Resolued, That i'll the absence OF any re-
eular Democratic nominations for the nuni-
clpal election, olr members arc herewith alb.
solved from their obligations to this Club, and
are entirely at liberty to vote for any candidate
they may deem proper.
8. Resolred That our treasurer pay at once
all the debts of this Club, and thaf the re-
mainiug monies be presented to the German
Church.
4. Resolred That We herewith tender oul
thanks to the officers OF our Cub for the fatii-
| full manner in which they DISCHARGED their OF
fetal duties, and that the Club is hereby dis
solved.
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