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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
SPARKS FROM The WIRES.

Chief Justice Chase doubts whether ne can
dc,:7e. the Inaugural address at the unVei!!ng OF
tie Morse Statue. de IS recovering slowly.
A correspondent of ;he Baltimore Sun teie
graphs that Attorney General Akerman has Init
mated 20 the President his early resignation, par
italy On account OF sickness.
The encouragement awards quarter million
Withheld from The CheroIees Oh account of Chcro
kee asrtIcipatiun in the rebellion.
frederick T. Butler member Of Congress from
Tennessee, YVES Indicted for perjury, and ia held
IN $1,000 bond each Cor TWO forgery indictments
HIS colleague, stokes, went his bail.
TIE cn,icc stock III the American Stea!lsaiT
company, of Philadelphia, has 5een taken
Pea. !.a.niral Samuel Breeze Is Dead a4Tad "a
years.
Primers, who plead guilty 10 enbezzllng SIS,
eco from the Grand Trunk Railroad. has heer
ser;cnce1, a. Detroit, to three years in the State
prison. Division Superintendent: Martin. who re
ce.yed $1,000 Of the money. licd 70 Canada
II YVES the Virginia Senate only, and not ho;l
:ionses IA: rassce resolution co- amnesty.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

uuoNEwARD Bound ,"-On Saturday morn
Ing our city was again honored by the presence
M those imported constabes whose passage
through, on their way to Columbia, was noticed
short time ago In Tue NEWS. They arrived here
m the q. OF November In the steamship james
adrer. late at night, and took the early morning
train for Columbia, where they were duly lncor'
porated in the State constabulary. From the en-
erget.c language used by these late government
officials towards Governor Scott and other Radl
GAIA in Office It would seem that the parties TO the
contract have fallen out One Of the "cmlgrants"
throws the following light on their mission hlther:
T.. saws that the band was got together IN New
York, aud brought on here for the purpose OF en-
forcing the law in several rebellous counties, by
promises of large pa, and opportunities for still
larger p!uadcr. After they arrived in Columbia
they were sent to Union County to begin their
work. where they found no rebellion at al, anu
everything quiet and peaceful, except Wllcre par.
ties had been sent by Governor Scott hlnlseii 10
raise disturbances. He affirms positively that
partles were sent by the Governor to 1oment eA-
elements and Guarrals among the people In order
10 show that there was rebellion on foot. 'The
Dorm Gold Minesn were merely blind, and they
never went near them. After this expedition to
Union was over there was nothing more to be
done, and they were left 20 take care OF them
selves until they asked to return home. No pay
or clothing was given then, but, In Columbia on
Thursday last, they each received o through ticket
to New York, the money for which was to be de-
Quoted from their pay when they gotin Charleston
Arriving in this city, they found that the accommo'
dating official in Columbia had made 81 50 Oh each
of their Tickets and that the promise OF the rest
Of their pay to be given them here was humoug.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
ALL ABOUT THE STATE.

Two Of the Robson outlaws are supposed to
have been seen in Bennettsyille.
"A white man named Williamson stole 8 watch
In Bennettsvie. 1ed, and was pursued aud shot
"A colored man who was stealing ride on
the Greenville Railroad fell or the car and was
killed.
"A colored prisoner attempted to escape from
Darlington jail. Herefused to surrender and was
Killed by the jailor.
Mr.. ]. VIII. Dukes, OF Orangesurg, has gath.
cred 43o pounds OF cotton from one eighth OF an
acre.
The stables Of Mr. ]. c. Lnday, Of Bradley's
Mills, with TWO lne horses, were burned on the
1St.
About O'Clock on Saturday q fire occurred In
the Clubhouse OF Mr.. @. Logan, in Columbia,
which, but for the GOODNESS and prompt action Of
the colored superintendent, Richard Pearson,
w0uld have proved very serious. The fire was
caused by the friction Of the puleys, igniting the
lint attached. About four hundred pounds lint
cotton was consumed.
was being exhibited at the hnuse OF Mr.. After
berry, In Barnwell party OF desperadoes enter
ed the camp OF some railroad hands, who were
absent at the shoT. ard carried on quantity Of
secreted themselves near by, and, on the ap
proach Of the hands towards their camp. they
were fired on some eight or ten times by the rob-
bers, who then fed. About half an hour after
demons returned, and, when within o few PAGES
OF their little shanty fired volley Of fifteen balls
into that and again disappeared. While this was
going on, the wagon belonging 10 the Snowman
was hauled to the woods, and there burned.
The Anderson Intelllgencer learns that Messrs.
John NJ. sImp son, Thos. A. Sherard, Claude 8.
Beaty and A. G. Cook, all prominent and In.
riuential citizens of the Dark Corner, have been
arrested upon warrants issued by DR.. ]. T. Crum-
ley, United States commissioner, charged with
unlawful interference with and exercising undue
influence upon colored voters ut the elec.
tlOn In October last. The information upon
which these warrants are predicated was furnish
ed by three colored men, who were sent to
the Dark Corner precinct on the day OF election.
but by whose authority, and for what pupose, Is
not ascertained The gentlemen have undergone
preliminary examination before United States
Commissioner Crumley. but, 80 far, the evidence
does not sustain the charges against them. We
are satisfied that this prosecution Is based upon
prejudice and partisan rancor, not only against
ihe accused, but towards the citizens generally OF
the Dark Corner, irrespective OF race or color, as
that locality Is thoroughly Democratic and anti
Radical.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

A DARING PERFoRMANcE.-To-day, at about
four O'Clock, If the weather be fair the three Gill
fort brothers, alluded to in The NEWS OF Satur.
day, Will give their startling open-air performance,
which was postponed on account Of the weather.
Their rope has already been stretched from the
roof Of Colen's store to the roof Of the Pavilion
HOTEL and the pendant trapeze swings with al.
most murderous Intent. At this great elevation
the brothers propose to walk and perform In the
same manner that they would performif only ten
% Sc ' n @ GgSSRs RS RsSaRR dR2s
to stone pavement, or whose nerves are likely to
be disturbed by the gyralions OF reckless humant.
ty In mid.aIr, had better stay away. Dangerous
exploits however, always being attractive 10 q
crowd, we presume there will be general out.
pouring of the people to witness the extraord!na.
ry spectacle.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

THE BowEN-DELARGE CoETEsT.-The con-
troyersy between C. c. Bowen and &. G. DeLarge,
involving the rlgh. to seat in the Forty.second
Congress, begins to take shape. The following,
10 brief, are the principal grounds OF contest
urged by Mr.. Bowen: First that DeLarge was
engaged as blockade-runner in 1864 and part Of
1865, thereby giving aid, counsel and encourage
ment to persons In armed hostility to the United
States second, that during the time above
named DeLarge, while at Nassau, took out Brit
ish protection papers, in which he made oath that
he was British subject ard subscribed to an
oath OF allegiance to the British Crown, thus en-.
ablpg him to claim protection from the British
tiar In The event of capture; third, that if ctl-
zen of the United States he Is laOoTing under
poliical disabilities for the reasons above named,
and, therefore, cannot take the oath o! July I'd,
1867; and fourth, trat being British subject, he
Ia dI:o.allnel under The constitution from hold
Ing the oflicn aforesaid.
In answer to The above notice OF contest
DeLarge specifically denies the charges made.
He ssayes that he was simply hired servant on
board OF blockade runner, bG which menal SER
vice he escaped from forced labor on the defences
OF Charleston; tha. he did no! yield voluntary
snnport TO the Confederate Government, and,
furthermore, that if he had done so, being Of the
negro race, the United States rested in him none
of the rights OF all American citizen. Ee also de.
Meg this. he took al oalh Of allegiance to The
British crown, bus did hold British protac.!on
papers, purchased to protect him from seizure IS
slave. In regard to his political disabilities
DeLarge AYERS that under the Fourteenth amend
ment, ratified in 1ssS, he can take the oath Of
July, 1862, that he has not voluntarily given aid
comfort &C., since he was made a citizen.
Furthermore. that as nativc.born resident of
South Carolina, his original right of citizenship
woud have reverted to him the instant he re-
turned to the State, even though he might have
taken an oath OF allegiance to Great Britain, and
that in 1864, the American Government had not
acknowledged the right Of q citizen to expatriate
himself Finally, that by the Fifteenth amend
ment his citizenship became fixed and estab-
lished by law.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

The actor, Mr. Jefferson. went into New York
town bank to draw check on Tuesday, payable
to his order. Strange as 1t may seem, no one OF
the clerks recognized the actor In the citizen who
stood before them, and to the d. mand that he
must be identil he could make no satisfactory
exhibit He looked about the oank, glanced over
the "queuesn Of customers, but saw no familiar
face. he turned to the paying teller, and In the
tones familiar to all, said: "lf my little dog
Schneider wis here, he would know me-" The
sentence identified the actor, and every clerk
knew him at once-in fact had known him all the
time. Jefferson got his money, and the bank was
relieved from the dreadful suspicion Of having a
corps OF clerks who do not attend the theatre.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
WASHINGTON: GOSSIP.
WASHINGTON, December

WASHINGTON, December II.
Pleasantcn will not assume the duties OF
commissioner OF internal revenue for two weeks
to come.
The attorney general has decided that whenever
the United States have paid any coupons Of the
Pacific Railroad Company the secretary of the
treasury may Immediately demand from said
company reimbursement therefor, and may at
once proceed, in case Of defaut, to seize for pay
ment. The secretary Of the treasury may under
this decision withhold payment for government
transportation over the road.
The Centre Market has been burned. and two
persons perlshed in the flames.
1.-The telegraph committee of the House are unan-
iSous in favor Of government telegraph but
divided az to the plans.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

CauMRs.-A handsome Meerschaum pipe
was won at rattle last Thursday evening In The
Academy of Music Saloon by G. E. Davis, Esq.
The highest throw was nfty.
Several persons engaged in the policy business
In this city have bean arrested and bound over to
appear at the next term Of court, It being an
offence against the laws OF the State.
The drummers have been doing an immense bu-
slness here lately. to the injury Of our license
paving merchants, and steps are to he taken to
nut stop to this nuisance In the new bill to regu.
late licenses
E. J. McTureous has been appointed notary
public for Charleston County.
Grace Church was crowded last evening to
hear the interesting lecture Of the Rev. Campbell
Fair on the Irish Mission.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
TIE CATHEDRAL CHAPEL susDAY-scHooL.-

THE CATHEDRAL CHAPEL SUSDAY-SCHooL.-
The distribution Of premiums to the pupils OF the
catecalsm classes OF the parish took place at the
cathedral chapel yesterday afternoon. The PES
tor, the Rev. Mr.. Quigey, after ccngratulatng the
pupils on the progress they had made, returned
his most hearty thanks to the teachers and OIL.
GERS, and read the report.of the superintendent,
Mr.. E. F. sweegan. The report showed that the
school had steadily Increased In numbers, and
that the average attendance during the past four
months was 90, viz: 1Oe boys and 100 girls. The
premiums were then distributed By the Rev. Fl. b.
Norhrop, who also spoke 10 high terms OF the
good conduct ot the pupils, and the zcll and efil'
cheney Of their teachers.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

A MODEL ScuooL.-One of the most sue
cessful teachers In Charleston ls Prof a. sacht!e'
ben, formerly OF the South Carolina University.
From mere class, his pupils have grown 20 the
size of a small regiment necessitating the estab-
lIshment Of on institution, and the employment
OF number OF assistants. The large and conye'
ntent hansn A Raanfeinx street: ha .r'ernntlv
been purchased for the purpasoi and Prof 8. pro-
poses to arrange for the accommodation OF linn
tied number OF pupils from abroad who may de-
slre to board The course Of study Is that which
fits young men for college, and gives them that
practical education which is their capital for life.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
THE STATE LUNAzrc ASYLUM.

Statements having been published to the
effect that the inmates Of the Lunatic Asylum, ct
Columbia were subjected to torture and mallreat.
ment by brutal and inefficient colored attendants,
established in that Institution as pets of the Leg
,slaturc Dr. R. Lebby, the executive officer Of the
Health Department Of Charleston, and the official
representative Of forty.three benenciarles of the
city, who cost the public between seven and eight
thousand dollars for their maintenance, recently
addressed letter of inquiry on the subject to Dr..
Ensor, the superintendent
Dr. Ensor, in his reply under date Of December
14tt, states as follows:
There has been some cause for the reports OF
harsh treatment OF the inmates or this Institution.
Not long after took charge here, found that
the assistant head keeper, one john Davis, was
coarse unfeeling man, and had my suspicious
that he was in the habit or maltreating the pa.
tienis and conceallng his conduct from the super.
intendent. As soon as | could satisfy mysel!
upon this subject had Davis NJ once removed
from the institution.
Dr. Harris, the assistant physician, was head
keeper, and though do not believe that he was
himself harsh toward the patients. yet ne was re-
sponsible. in great measure, Tor DaVls's acts,
and possibly winked at Them. But ne, LOO, mas
been removed from the institution, and assure
you that there Is now no cause for apprehension
OF harsh treatment OF our patients.
Our system OF management Is rs mild anu as
humane as any in the United States Whenever
the conduct OF an attendant Is fnund TO be unduly
harsh toward the patients he shalbe at once re-
moved.
You may set the minds of your friends espe-
cially those who have friends or relatives here,
ut ease upon this subject.
1t will be seen, therefore, thpt according to the
confession of the superintendent, the facts un-
earthed and brought to light w the Columbia
correspondent Of TIE NEWS only too true;
that regardless Of mercy, and remembering only
the distribution of patronage, the Legislature Of
South Caroiina-that hgh wise, noble body OF
dislntcrestcd representatives OF the people-have
been guilty or putting in charge OF the most un.
fortunate and helpless beings whom 1t should be
their pride to protect creatures destitute alike OF
humanity or sense. That DR.. Ensor removed
them promptly is credltable and Just, but the
thought that for even an hour lunatlc, white or
colored, should have been the victim OF such
horrors as make the blood curdle, is enough to
startle the civilization Of the age. II we are to
have eelemosynary institutions for the benefit Of
the manned, the halt, the blind, and especially
those berelt Of reason, In Heavens name let
charity begin with the selection Of men, and
not Of brutes, to overlook, guard and direct the
unfortunates.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

A pneumatic car, for street railways, has been
tried in Chicago, with promise Of success. The
motive power is compressed air, the machinery
being similar to that usually worked by steam,
and placed under the seats. There is no noise, NO
smoke no heat. Itis said that this method Of run.
ming street railway cars will be much cheaper
than the system now in vogue. For instance, the
Chicago experimentalists say that what costs
500, 600 per annum there for horses, &C., can be
done by the pneumatic car enterprise for 5000 ,0oC
and be better done at that. The rate Of speed Is
mile In ten minutes.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

THE FREUNDsCuAFTsTUND.-O readers will
bear In mind that the repetition Of the military
drama. performed on the occasion OF the opening
Of the Freundschaftsbund hall, Will occur to night.
So much has been written descriptive of this
charming entertainment that it is scarcely neces.
sary to add word, save that those who have
been so fortunate as to secure invitations from
their German friends should be present st an
early hour in order to secure seats. We advise
all who can do 30 to see both the premises and
the performance. After the performance there
will be q ball.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

BLANK BooKs.-Merchants bankers and
others, in opening new sets Of books on 1st Janu-
ary, should use those splendid homemade books
OF Walker, Evans & Cogswell, No, Broad street.
This enterprisiug firm have taken all the pre-.
miums at the fairs ir South Carolina-ls69 and
1870 for superior blank book manufacture.
dec1q-mlw2fs2
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

VALUABLE HORSE FLEsH.-Mr. Graham has
at his Mills House stables, on Chalmers street,
several of the fastest, showiest and most valuable
horses that have been seen in Charleston since
the close OF the war. The demand for superior
horses is increasing every wiater-so much sc
that Mr.. Graham has made their selection q
specially BE has already sold in Colum biz some
OF the handsomest teams used In that city.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

UNITED STATES Gilbert Fowl
foot and J. ]. Jones were brought before Comm!s
sioner Porteous on Saturday morning, charged
With n.lmidating voters at summerYille during
the late elections. Upon examination the evil
dencc was not sunlclensto sustain the charge. and
they were liberated.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
CRIME IN CALIFORNIA.
sasr, Es. nerc.nher IS.

SANTA EE, December Is
AtE.Paso, On the 7th Instant, 2. 1. Williams,
q lawyer, sho. ; enasor Fountain seriously. While
resisting lis arrest he also killed Judge Clarke
Capsain French, O, :he STATE police, then killed
Williams.
SAN FRANCISCO, December 1s.
Three hl1,re men took Michael Lacfene, who
murdered Jacob Bel, from Los Angeles jaE and
hung him.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

ATTENTION is called to the extensive and
unsurpassed assortment Of domestic and fancy
goods, white goods, kid gloves, hosiery, hannels,
carpets, &C., advertised by Messr7. Furcngot1
Benedict & Co., many Of them OF direct importa'
tIons, and which they are selling at unprecedent-
edly low prices. dec!G!m"o
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

Seventeen left on the Charleston yesterday at one
O'Clock, several OF whom offered and oil Of whom
were willing to sell their claim to the rest OF their
pay $40 in ALL for 50 SO. Several OF these WORTHLESS
have been arrested for stealing State properly in
the shape Of six.shooters entrusted to their care
and oil are anxious TO leave the sunny South Is
quickly as possible.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

Mrs. KEoGH, the sk!lful chropodist, is daily
working wonderful! cures arneng those VINO are
suffering from ccrns, bun!ons ana other disoraers
of the feet. She has also treated cases OF asthma
and the ITS with singular success. Her rooms
are in King street, opposite Soc:e:E. over hcAil'
,on,s choe store.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
THE STATE CAPITAL.
THE IMPEACHMENT OF JUD E
!ERNON.
His Case TO Come UP To-Day.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE NEws.l

TSrECIAL TELEGRAM TO TIE NEWs.1
COLUMBIA, December Is.
Tie answer of Judge Vernon, attached tor
contenpt, was read yesterday to The House by
his attorney. and the Judge was released on his
parole to appear on Monday. The answer was
referred to special committee to report at that
time. A committee Of the House appeared be.
fore the Senate yesterday, and demanded that
an order do issue for his impeachment The
resolution to that effect has been laid over until
Monday.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19
BUSINESS NoTI 0Es.


IN THE CASE OF GIBBoN rs. GIRBoN, r. 8. DuRYKA,
ESQ, SPECIAL Decentralization Is called to
the sale OF this property, to take place without
any reserve whatever, tomorrow, goth instant,
at II O'Clock. near the old Postofice.
dec1e-2 Q. B. OAKES AuctIoneer.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

A DISORDER Of the digestive organs renders
a man lrresolute, inGrm of purpose, and both In.
disposed to and unequal to enterprise Of any
kind. For remedy, use the Old Carolina Bitters
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

TEE STEAMSHIP MERCEDITA.-Thi5 superior
propeller steamship, now employed on Messrs.
James Adger Co.'s line OF New York steamers,
arrived Off this port from the above city on Friday
evening, the weather being thick. About half
past1 A. NJ, on Saturday, with the atmosphere
heavy and lowering, and some Of the lights il-
distinct or not visible the Mcrcedita, while stand
Ing in for the bar, got ashore on the breakers Oh
Folly Island. at the first opportunity In the
morning OF Saturday, intelligence Of the aecl-
dent was sent up to the city by pilot boat, and
Messrs. Adger i Co., agents Of the ship, imme.
dIate!y procured the service Of several steam
tugs among which were the ]. +. Staples, Cap
tain Flynn, and the Planter, Captain Foster. The
]. r. Staples, being ready, arrived first at the
ship, and, the tile being flood, secured hawser
to her, and with the alb Of the machinery Of the
Mercedita, succeeded in rescuing that vessel and
her valuable cargo, she coming OF about half-past
Up. NJ, Saturday. and reached the city about
p. NJ neither vessel or contents receiving injGry.
The relief Of this fine ship and her rich freight
without apparent damage Is extremely fortunate,
and Is owing much to the prompt attention OF ner
agents, who dispatched the steamers to her rescue
without moments delay, as also to the good
management OF her officers and crew, who used
all possible effort to keep the vessel in good
position. The steamer Planter arrived at the
scene in good time, but the early floating Of the
Mercedlta rendered her valuable services un
necessary, hut much praise is due to Captain Eos.
ter for the quick manner In which his tug was
got ready for service The Mercedita was IN
charge Of one of our most experienced and sue
cessful pilots at the time OF the accident out the
character OF the weather and the lights presented
great obstacles to his successful progress. We
are pleased to notice that this ship Is in charge Of
Capta,n R. Leonard, long-trled and popular
ofscer. TO whom we wish much success.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

The CAROLINA DRAMATIC CLUB will not ap-
pear tonight at the Hlbernlan Hall, Us rumored
but Mr.. Healey will be assisted by various am a
teur performers who, we doubt not, will iii thel
roles acceptably to the audience.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-19

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, In leather bindings,
holding fifty pictures, 75c. and soc. each, at No..
1el King street; also ot the Hascl street Bazaar.
oct1o-mtu CHAs @. RICHTER Co.