The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-16

among them were ple1sed to greet the Rev. w. G.
Bowman. Professor A. J. Hoffman, the supefin'
tendent of the school, and the committee OF
ment, de serve credit for the manner IN winch tney
conducted affairs and the respected PASTOR the new
L. Muller contributed largely to the general enjoy
ment OF the little ones A shooting match was one
of tbe features of the day. and the main prize was
borne away by Master q. Ostendorf, who was crown-
ed as shooting king Fully three bundled and fifty
children were present. all members of the Sunday
School At twilight train OF eight cars moved
slowly down to the city. bearing its precious freight
of youth aud innocence to their homes and friends
Trs sSL. GULL" AND HER CAPTAIN Captain
0utton is model host and he yesterday, assem-
bled around him, on the decks Of the Sea Gull, as
Jolly company ever saw salt water. The COM
paiy which included representatives Of the mercan
tile and shipping interests Of the city and of THE
DAILY NEWS and Courier, wande, ed over the ship
and admired the complet eness Of her internal ar
rangements, and then were called to the handsome
ly fitted up cabin, where q sumptuous luncheon was
spread. Knives and forks-not to mention mouths
went to work, and 1t was at least an hour before
thought given to the toast OF the dny. MIR. Nor
decat, of Mordecai & Co., then, in few eloquent
words proposed the health Of Captain Dutton, pay
ing that officer deservedly high compliment for
his gallant services In the gale which made the Sea
Gull q helpless hulk upon the waters. Captain Dut-
ton made handsome response. and the usual toasts
followed. Parson Yates said some earnest words In
support OF practical religion, which were listened TO
with the attention that is commanded by the man
who works as well as breaches. Responses to DIFF
fersnt toasta were made by representatives OF the
press, Mr. Mordecai, Mr. Paul Trenholm, OF Courte-
nay & Trenholm the purssr Of the Sea Gull,
and others. The massive pitcher which was pre-
sented to Captain Dutton by the Baltimore Steam
ship and Railroad Company, as q mark OF their sp-
probation Of his conduct in saving the Sea Gull,
was circulated freely and the company separated at
late hour feeling particularly well and happy.
THE RADICAL REPUBLICAN, CITY NOMINAL
Se CONVENTION met last night at the Military Hall,
and was organized by the choice Of David Barrow as
chairman, and 4. ". Moa. Mactey and W. N. Taft
as secretaries all being excluded from the hall eI.
cept the delegates. After the credentials mad Deem
examined and approved, the members proceeded TO
the nomination, and Gilbert Pillsoury was nominat-
ed for Mayor by an unanimous vote. A committee
of one from each ward was appointed to wait on the
nominee. inform him OF the action Of the conven-
tion. and invite him to address the assemblsge. The
committee departed on their mission, and soon re-
turned, bearing Mr.. Pillsbury In triumph in their
midst He was assisted to the forum, and
delivered himself of z stump speech, which,
was frequently interrupted with applause
and shouts Of sPillsbury's me mar" which seems
to have been adopted as the slogan Of the clan. Az
ter asserting that he had always been the true friend
OF the blsck man. and would use his utmost efforts
to advance their posihon, Mr. Pillsbury concluded
with the remark that the municipal government
would be conducted On the principle of stopping
the mouths Of his enemies and filing the ssomachs
of W friends" This assertion encited loud and
.y<donged applause. One witty darkey offered, as
an amendment, that he should give the "Pills" to
his enemies and teepthe "Be1y" tor his friends. A
motion was then made and carried to adjourp, and
the ward committees were instructed to meet seps-
rstely on Monday night, and prepare their nomina-
ttons for Aldermen, which would be balloted for on
Tuesdaynight at general meeting Of the delegates.
TIE EQUITY CoURT-THuRsDAY, MAY II
CHANoE1loR LEsEnNE, PREsDMa.-The following
cases were heard:
Ward ys. Pdchard. motion to dissolve an In.
junction. NJ. P. O'Connor, Esq, argued In favor OF
the motion. 8. W. Maurice, Esq, conta. The mo-
don was granted.
In the case Of the Charleston Savings Institution,
a motion was made on behalf Of sundry depositors,
by Hon. Henry Buist, that q rule should be issued
against the said institution, its officers and agents,
to show cause why the settlement and scaling Of the
amounts Of the depositors required by the decree
OF Chancellor Carroll Of 18th Of March last had not
been heretofore made. and why some order should
not be made for distribution Of the amount OF about
s4oo 600 which has been paid by the Master in
the 18th Of April.
The motion fer the rule was resisted by Hon. w.
D. Porter and Edward McCrady, Esq, and, after ar
eument, the Chancellor declined to grant the same
on the ground that, under the decree of Chancellor
Carroll The motion could not be entertained, and
that NO sufficient proof to authorize the rule had
been presented.
Mr. Buist then gave notice that he should, ut ian
early day. renew his motion in the shape Of an order
to amend the decree go as to authorize the imme-
diate disbursement Of the amount now held by the
institution, and which was imperatvely required by
large number Of the poor of the community.
TEE CONSERVATIVE NOMINATING CoNvEN-
r1oN.-The delegates appointed by the different
wards to nominate Mayor on the part Of the Con-
servatve voters of the CITY, met last night OF the Ma
sonic Hall. The following delegates were present:
Wdrd I-W, L. Daggett Benjamin McInnis, W. s.