The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-13

IHE THEATRE.-The sensational drama
'After Dark" rendered in most excellent style
last night The acting generally better than
tho "Gtlberts" have done since Che advent of the
troupe Mr. Sutton ecipsed himself. Several new
scenes added much to the play. or course, Mr.. and
Mrs Watkins were. usual the bright stars amid
the armament OF obscurer lights, and centred the
attention of the audience upon themselves. Tonight
that powerful drama, ''The Pioneer Patriot; or the
Maid oi the War Path" wilr bs given. This drama
was played ever one thousand times in Europe by
Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins, and everywhere met with
extraordinary success.
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH.-The follow
ing is the rep sent by Dr. Hicks, ye terday, the
formal call given him by tho vestry of DIR. Bach
man's Churoh
CHARLEsToN, $. G., January 10, 1869.
To Msssrs Jas. Il. Murrell. r. G. Chisclm, Henry
Cebia and j. +. Ficken, committee in behalf OF the
vestry of st. Johns English Lutheran Churoh
Brehrcn: Grace and peace from God. our Father,
9th inst. expressing your kind feelings towards me,
and tendering tho position of associate minister
to the reverend and beloved John Baohman, D. D..
is before me. am profoundly moved by this proof
Of confidence and affection upon the part Of large
and influential portion Of this community. 1t Is
In my heart to accept your proposal and it shall be
my endeavor to meet your Christian wishes. Heart
ny reciprooating your good will and friendship, and
Of asd s you in and % the %
God. end looking to Him, through the Lord Jesus
Christ for guidance and success. beg to subscribe
Of a peaceful gospel,
WILLIAM W. HICKS.
CLUBS AND STARs.-The following cases were
dockoted yesterday at the Guardhouse:
Charles Kennedy, colored, lodged for having old
iron in his possession, supposed to be stolen, and
secreting himself in ths@doerway of the American
Hotel Released ~
Henry Lewis, colored, lodged subject to Chief Of
POLICIES order
l.. Alexander white. reported for having money in
his possession belonging to malvno, ,.v,or.a and
refusing to refund.
Jacob Moore, colored. lodged for stealing cotton
from drays on East Bay.
Wm Easel colored. lodged for being drunk and
disorderly and trespassing on tho promises of MI
F. Wehmsn's store. corner East Bay and Laurons-
street.
Two storekeopers were reported for selling LIQUOR
without q license j.
Charles Brown, colored lodged for assault and bat
terry on James Harrington. white, on Adger's Wharf
yesterday.
PRESERVATION CT A TESTIMONIAL TO DIR G.
DAvEGA.-There was full attendance last night At
the Hebrew Hall in Broad-street of the members of
the Hebrew Orphan and Hebrew Benevolent sosie-
ties to witness presentation Of handsome testimo-
NAL to DR.. O. Davega. as expression Of THERON
probation of his past services and regret at his de-
parture. DR.. Davega is very popular among the
Israetes and has earned the regard Of the societies
mentioned by gratuitous professional services to
their benehciaries during period Of sixteen years.
The testimonial consisted Of handsome gold d-heaaed
cans, and magnificent silver pitcher and gobets
to match. The articles bore the following insctip-
ton: "Presented to Dr. Columbus Davega by his
friends in appreciation Of his services to the pooyof
the Hebrew Orphan and Hebrew Benevolent socie-
ties Of this city" The testimonial, with the accom-
panying complimentary resolutions, was presented
to DR.. Davega by Dr. p. Melvin Cohen in neat and
appropriate address. which was responded to by DE-
Davega in few graceful words Of thanks.
Dr. Davega will leave for New Nork on Sunday
next.