The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-01-21

THEATRE.-Last evening the sensational
drama held sway, Under the Gas Light being repro
duced by the Gilbert troupe, through the nterces-
sion of somo of our legal friends who were desi-
rous Of again hearing 6ar1isons nimtable speech,
as splint.r, the petifogping lawyer of the Tombs'
Court He created roars Of laughter, and his coc'
ception of the character was very fiuc. The pier
scene was as good as could be expected on such
stage; but tho defects faliy ma3e up by tine OK
cellent manner In which the duel was rendered by
two urior members of the company. The railroad
scene the crowpins feature Of the piece was perfect
Tonight. Ticket-of.Leave-Man, beautiful five act
drama, will be presented. The piece is one worth
while going to see. The performance will conclude
with The roaring farce, Eodeiug for Wife,
Remember that on Saturday evening Dir. Gilbert
receives testimonial benefit from the iremen, and
TINT splendid gold medal valued at 500, will be
awarded tue company disrosing of the largest num-
er-of tickets.
Miss Annie Deland is announced for Monday owe.
ming. She is said to be very beautiful. and to os-
scss the finest wardrobe os any lady the American
stage
The ApaER BUILDING oUG FUTURE Thea
TIRE We learn trat aIr. j. Cha iwicT, a Northere
capitalist. Planting on Wadmalaw Isi,nd, who re-
Gently purchased ut very low plice the spacious
structure at hc corner OF King aud Market Streets
known the Ade r building, iuteuds 10 convert it
into q theatre, opera house and lyceun. On King
street there will be found stores, watch will be
rented OUT the second story will be the theatre
ard opera room, and the third floor the lecture
rooms. There is also to be restaurant in tue
~ ofIorf oft
Delmonco's at New York.
Mr.. ChadwlcE, We learn, has s'nt to New York Tor
plans of the most modcrnly bul theatres and opera
houses, 80 as 10 make the proposed chang as sue.
cessful as Is possible.
There is no question that This is agrcat enterprise
and if carried ou it will certainly add to the attrao-
tons AID interest If our city, now so sldly In need
of large and commodious theatre, such az the pro-
posed plan should supply. it is intended to spend
$50 900 $4,000 IN milking :he necessary architect
ural change. and This will only make the whole build
ing cost r Chadwick about $4,000, onc-half of tho
orisnll cost CT the properly. During the war 1t
passed into the hands OF Dir. ErEes; Hart for $685.,
0co 10 currency. when gold WAS worth six for one.
Earnestly do We hope Mr.. Chadwick will carry out
his idea 1t will profit hin and prcit Charleston.
CLUBS AND SrAIs.-Ihc following cases wcrc
disposed O: at the Mayors court yesterday:
Richmond allen, coorcd, lodged subject to the
Chief of the Fire Department. Held subject to
Chiefs deposition.
S. A. Sandy drunk and d:sordcrly in Church
street. Fined S..
Boarding house, for allowing bolrde; to throw
water out Of window. Fined 81
Tom Williams, colorcd lodged for assault and bat
terry on David Gardner, eolorcl, in Moetng.strect
Fiucd So.
The following cases will c,mc bcfore his Honor
this morning:
Louis Tontncv. lodged for being under the infu-
encc Of uor and acting disordcrly at the co1rcr OF
King and basel stree.e. eposlted $40, and released
10 appear this morning.
Joseph Mitchell. lodged or being under tho infu-
e. ce Of liquor and unable to take oil himself In
King-strect His watch and effects taken from him
until he has h -aring this morning.
The Gao Of Cha loIte Smalls 'coo!edl vs.. James
Melvin white, washcard before jury and MaSis-
tra,e Mackcy ycse day. and resulted in averdict OF
guilty, and nuo OF 50 against 'hc defendant
Charlotte Jones. colored, tried to obtain the GUS
tody Of her daughter thirto.n years old, who lad
married March Miller against her consent, but the
N; tier on investigation resulted in q compromise
agreeable to both parties.
Emma H,nilton, white, was 'odged at the Guard
house yesterday on the chsge of stealing SOS from
Michael O'Toolc, at No. Jradd-streci. Shc was
released on deposit of $40.