The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-09-24

IHk SCHUTZENfEST TIESrEhDAf.-Auo ulaioou
and shooting festival, at the Sc1utzenfest,
drew large throng yesterday, and the cars
and omnibuses did brisk business in convey
ing the marooners to and from the chosen
spot. The day was beautifully clear and bright,
with a gentle breeze, and the attendance OF
the Schutzengellenschaft, or German Shooting
Club, quite large. To give zest to the shoot
ing, Mr.. Henry Thees, the keeper Of the
grounds, had prepared three prizes for the
best shots. The sharp crack OF the rife was
heard incessantly throughout the morning,
and the shooting stand vas the centre OF at
traction. The rifles used we're generally those
belonging to the members; but Sweitzer
rifle, won by Mr.. Torck at the New York
Schutzenfest, and fine weapon made
by Happoldt, were the fayorites. The
targeSs three in number, were Of iron, and
twenty-eight inches in diameter. They were
placed at distance Of two hundred feet from
the stand. The members Of the Club shot
either from q rest CT from the shoulder, but,
for some reason, the shooting did not average
as well as at the May Festival. AT three
O'Clock the shooting was declared closed, and
the bugle having sounded the rally, The crowd
repaired to the hall, where the prizes were de-
livered by Captain Melchers, who addressed
the successful candidates in German. MIR. b.
Bensen received the first prizeAhalf dozen
silver spoons; Mr.. F. Kressel, Jr., was awarded
the second prize-a pair Of gold sleeve buttons;
but MIR. John Garves, who was declared the
best shot (over the left), carried off the prize
Of the day-a large crying doll. The an
nouncement OF the prizes was made in hu-
morous vein, and was greeted with frequent
spr'ause.
During the afternoon the band discoursed
the airs most pleasing to the disciples Of Terp-
sichore, and the large hall was given up to the
votaries of the dance, who kept the gayeties
up until the close Of the entertainment. Din
ner mad been furnished under grove for those
who desired something more substantial than
music, and the inevitable lager flowed in con-
tinuous stream. Nothing occurred to mar the
pleasures of the day. Everything was conduct
ed with the good order and decorum for which
our German fellow-ctizens are 30 justly dis
tinguished. The Shooting Club now numbers
some two hundred and thirty members, and is
in prosperous condition.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING In BEAUFORT DISTRICT.
At meeting of the citizens Of Prince Viii
liam's Parish, at Whippy Swamp Cross Roads,
on the 18th instant, DR.. J. W. Wyman was
called to the chair, and E. w. Peoples appoint
ed Secretary. Before taking his seat, the
noble-hearted and beloved old doctor, in
mild but pathetic and eloquent manner, ad-
dressed the assembly, clearly explaining to the
colored people their fate should they fall into
the hands Of the Radicals. he told them that
he had lived with them and knew them, and
that he spoke from experience.
DR.. James Kearse, of Barnwen District was
then introduced, who soon made it manifest,
by his well arranged arguments, that his whole
soul was given to the noble cause which he so
ably advocated.
Next in order came Captain John Davant, so
full of enthusiasm and convincing proof in
favor Of Democracy, that many of the colored
people could not refrain from the well-known
expression, "Dat's so." The following resolu-
tions were then unanimously adopted:
awe the citizens Of Prince Williams Parish,
now ASSEMBLED, believe that there is crisis
| impending, threatening to overthrow all OF the
| constitutional barriers, the dearest rights and
privileges OF great people: that it is sapping
| the life principles Of the government. There
fore, be it
i. Resolced, That we approve oishe nomina.