The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-17

FURMAN UN1vERsrTY.-We are glad to learn
that the Furman University will be reopened on the
first of February, the measures necessary for this
end having been inaug gprated by the Board OF Irus
tees at their recent meeting. Rev. j. c. Furman,
D. D., the accomplished aud beloved president OF the
institution will be aided in the work OF instruction
by an able corps of professors. Professor Judson
will take charge of the mathematical department, IN
which he has already achieved so high reputation.
The vacancies have been filled by the election of two
new officers, both from virginia-Professor Toy in
the department of Greek, and Professor Harris IN
that of chemistry. The former is one of the fore
most men IL the county in the ancient and oriental
languages. The theological students in Greenvllle
will doubtless claim the benefit OF his instructions
in Arabic and Sanscrit if suitable arrangements can
be made for the performance of this double 7erv1ce
The latter brother of Professor Harris offhe Rich
mond College, and Distinguished graduate OF the
Virginia University, has been rendered bindrcd
appointment in Kentucky, but has concluded to set
tie in our state.
Having secured strong fIculty, the board will
vigorously prose cute au agency to make up the re-
ouisite number of bonds. About fifty are now need
ed. Toe public will welcome the assurance that the
institution is about to resume its work. and 10 begin
at definite time The circumstances of our con-
dton are 4uch as to make the maintenance of estab-
lshments Of learning, which are not under state
control, matter o. considerable importance.
large proportion OF our people may need to resort to
item ere lorg, as the only available sources Of edu
cation for their children. Their services, which have
been valuable heretofore, will be likely to prove u
dispensable hereafter. All Of them-Furman Uni
yersity and Wofford aud Erskine Coleges-uro safe
guards and guarantees which, for our children's
sake, must be sustained.
REPORTERS CRUMDs.-St. Philips Church
needs an orgauiss.
Several ladies have been employed at the Citadel
in tho civil department within the past two days.
It very probable that the mandamus and quo auar.
ran.o will not be heard on So uriay. the 10Th, be-
fore the Supreme Cou in Columbia, but will be
postponed until la:er day.
During the late cold SPELL the face OF clock i'll the
establishment of Me<srs. W. G. whilden & Co.. cor
ner Of King and Beauain streets, was so contracted
by the cold that the figure was split oil.
pair OF nimble fingers managed to carry of
some small articles from two Kingstreet stores yes
terday.
The City Sheriff has made return of unsatis6e1
executions in his Office for the years 1859 to 1854
amounting to S765 &C. and for the years 1866 to 1868
amounting to sG7S4 81.
The Harbormaster collected from November 10 to
December IA. $3.50 9G.
No one has O right, under municipal law, to sell
on the streets without license, and yet it is persist
ed in by poultry venders who invariably get arrest
ed and fined.
Last nj sht, at the corner Of Market and Meeting
streets, the man with the medicine that cures ''all
ills that flesh s heir to- held forth. Under the light
of Haripg lamps, to gaping crowd of dark skins,
who seemed to drink i'll every syllable uttered Us
though it was Gospel.
Harper Wilson L Co., gift enterprise establish
ment in New York, has been swindling number
Of credulous persons in Charleston.
There was an amusing pig chase in Broad-street
yesterday, which brought smile on the face OF
said gentlemen, and loars of laughter from by
standers generally. Various efforts were made to
head him off aud check his course. but all OF no
avail until he got caught in the wheels of passing
buggy, when the crowd thought they had him in
"limbo." but he broke again. and dashed up Meet
irgstreet, leaving his pursuers far behind.