The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-09-02


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A NEW FAcE.-The store occupied by Mr.
T. Kelly, in the bend of King street, is recelv-
ing new coat of paint on the street front.
preparatory to the fall business. The build
ing Is an ornate one, and with Its new dress
makes a striking appearance among the hand
some fronts which are being erected In this
faporite locality.
AssAULr.-Henry Draine was arraigned be-
fore Trial Justice T. ]. Mackey yesterday
morning, on the charge Of assault and battery
on the person of one Andrew Turner. He
was found guilty and sentenced to fine of S.
or twenty days in jail Henry demurred to
the decision. however, and demanded jury,
which was granted. But on advice of his
counsel he concluded to pay the fine.
- TEE COUNTY CoMNrssloNERs.-The annual
meeting of the county commissioners, which
has been so long and anziously anticipated by
those who had '.iittle bills" 10 be audited, and
which was to have taken place yesterday,
proved failure, quorum not being present.
The law requires full board, and the ab-
sence of Commissioner Mclaughlin rendered
this impossible. The auditing OF the bills was
the principal duty to be performed, and the
failure to have meeting will be a damaging
blew to the interests of the trial justices, who
Lave not had chance at the county checks for
some time.
LET Docs DELIGHA &c.-Mrs. Myers and
Mary Percy were reported yesterday morning
10 the Mayor, the former for allowing her dog
to run at large and bite B. Tigh, in Nassau
street, and the latter for allowing her dogs
similar liberty in biting F. Dunning, In Line
street. The bite in each instance did not
prove to be anything serious, and the parties
were discharged, the kolice in the neighbor-
hood having received strict orders to keep an
eye on the offending animals, and 10 dispatch
them should they be again allowed to run at
large on the street,
NEW EXCUSE FOR AN AssAULT.-Patrick
White was brought before Trial Justice
Magrath yesterday morning, charged with an
assault and battery upon girl named Alice
Darlington. On the trial, the prosecutrix
showed the marks Of violence upon her per-
son, and the defendant admitted that he had
strsck her, but excused himself by saying she
was out of her head and crazy, ,and therefore 1t
made no difference. He was soon convinced
Ehls error by the trial Justice, who found him
gently, and sentenced him to pay fine OF one
dollar and costs, o: 60 to jail for FIVE days.
A JOLLY TAR.-About half-past o'clock yes
terday morning, a hair.brained sailor, P. j.
Cherry by name, became dsgusted with the
deathly silence which pervaded the city, and
tried to raise an excitement by giving vent to
aseries of whoops and yells which would have
done credit 10 Comanche brave. These
startling demonstrations as they fell upon the
tympanum OF drowsy policeman, suggested
raid of the Ku. Klux at least, but upon seeing
the originator upon Vendue Range executing
fantastic pas sael In time with his unearthly
music, the man in blue took courage and sue
ceeded in capturing the eccentric Tar. He
was duly brought before the Mayor. but upon
showing the harmless nature Of his amuse-
ment he was discharged with the advice to be
less noisy in his demonstrations.
SULLIvAN's ISLAND REGATTA.-The monthly
contest Of the Sullivan's Island Regatta Cluo
Will come of this afternoon on the waters near
the Island. The boats will leave the wharf at
o'clock on the usual course to and around
Fort Ripley and back, the prizes being, for
the first, the champion lag, and for the sc.
cond, silver goblet. If the we,ther prove as
pleasant as it promises lively time may be
expected. For the accommodation OF those
In the city who desire TO witness the race the
Mount Pleasant ferry boat will leave Market
wharf at 8 o'clock, and arrive at the Island In
time to witness the start. The boat will return
at halfpast five, charging halt fare for the
trip. The following boats have been entered
for the race: The Lula, FleetwIng, Katie, Lille,
Arrow, Alice, and two or three city boats.
Colonel R. s. Duryea, DR.. G. G. Patrick and
Messrs. Henry O'Nelll and Robert Touhey will
act as judges.
CLUBS AND SrARs.-Henry Draine and Kich-
ard Beckett, arrested for dlsorderly conduct
Md fighting in the lower part OF King street,
were remanded for trial this morning.
Alex. Rutledge, colored boy, found tres
passing upon the premises OF Dr. UaVega, IN
Society street, under suspicious circumstances,
was arrested and held for further examlna-
tlon.
John Mitchell, lodged for being drunk and
raising disturbance on King street. was SEN
fenced to pay fine OF five dollars or go to the
House OF Correction for ten days.
Two lne-looklng dogs, pointer and New.
foundland, found astray on Rutledge street,
were taken to the upper Guardhouse and Or
dered to be advertised.
An unfortunate Bacchanallan, who lost his
way in Chalmers street and sat down to rest,
was taken before the Mayor, and discharged
on the plea OF the first offence.
How THE TRIAL JUSTICES WORK IT.-Peter
Hanson, the sailor OF the steamer Alanthus,
who was committed by Trial Justice Magrath
for mutiny and assaulting the captain of his
vessel, was brought up yesterday on habeas
corpus before Trial Justices Caul6eld and T. ].
Mackey for examination. The jailorin this in
stance, on the authority of the order of Judge
Graham, refused to allow the prisoner to be
brought before the committing trial justice,
and would obey no requisition but that OF a
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