The Charleston daily news. (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, May 14, 1870, Image 3

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CITY AFFAIRS. ADVERTISERS will take notice that we cannot engage that any advertisement, sent to THE NEWS office at a later hour than half-past nine o'clock at night vrlll appear in the next morn tog's paper. An exception to this rule is made In favor of notices of meetings, deaths and fune? rals. _ Meetings Tula Day. Relief Loan Association, at 8 P. M.. Tyre Lodge, at 8 P. M. Ana Fire Company, at half-past 8 P. M. Sunday-Sohool Teachers and Scholars, at 4 P. M. THE STREET CARS.-On and after to-day, the red cars will ran on the Rutledge street ?me, and the yellow cars on the King street line. A DREAM COME TRCK.-Mr. Louis Muller, who won the kingship yesterday at the Sch?tzen feat, stated thal two weeks ago he dreamed that ne.would secure this honor. SUPREME COURT.-In the Supreme court on Thursday, Mr. Thomas Thompson resumed and concluded Ula argument for the validity of the slave bonds. Mr. WUmot C. DeSanssnre was heard on '.Ue same side np to the hour or adjourn Dfeut. FREIGHT FOR LIVERPOOL.-Messrs. W. B. Smith A Co. cleared yesterday the bark A. B. Wy m aa. for Liverpool with a cargo of 151 bags sea island cotton. 2900 bales upland cotton, and 18 bundles palmetto leaf. 'This oargo has been well stowed, and the weight shows an increase of about 100,000 pounds over previous amounts placed in this vessel. PERSONAL.-The Rev. Father Garesche, S. J., of St. Lonls, Missouri, has recently arrived in onr city. He comes to open a mission on Snnday morning at all the services, and to continue through the week, at the Cathedral. This will be [ made the occasion of announcing the jubilee pro? claimed by Pope Plus IX at the opening of the present (Ecumenical Council. Father Garesche has gained a wide r?putation for his piety and learning, and ls considered one of the most suc? cessful preachers of his order. COTTON BY STEAM TO EUROPE.-The capa? cious steamships Tennessee and Sooth Carolina famish a desirable means of transportation for cotton to Europe, in connection with the splendid , ocean steamships of the williams A Guion Une, ; from Hew Yore, and the very low rate of M ed ? an uplands, and ll-10d on sea Island, ls certainly an Inducement. In the probable absence of . . packets direct during the summer months, these steamers will undoubtedly do u large foreign : business, and coi tribute materially to the ship- ; t ping facilities of this port. * RELIGIOUS SERVICES.-A quiet work ol grace j , has for some time been In progress In the First j Baptist Church of this city. Services of a very ? interesting character are Meld In the Iectnre-room . every evening, at 8 o'clock, and the prayer meet- ! togs at 6 o'clock to the morning are weU attend- i ed., On Thursday evening Quite a number of per- ' sons were received for baptism, and many others ! are deeply Impressed sn the subject of their soul's i salvation. The pastor, Rev. L. H. Shock, and the 1 members of the church, extend a cordial invita- , tlon to both citizens and strangers to attend their ; services. - ? - AN ACID-PROOF INK.-Mr. C. F. Panknin, : the accomplished Charleston chemist, has disco?- < .red a process for the manufacture of a writing 1 Ink, which ls HOt liable to be affected by the ac? tion of any acid or other chemical. The import- i ance of suoh aa Ink to the preparation of checks, notes and other legal papers, wiu be obvious to < all. We have seen a specimen of manuscript : written with the new ink, which had been sub- j Jeoted successively to the action of all the most i powerful acids, some of which had even eaten < away the paper itself; yet the ink had through- j ?ut retained its complete ? legibility. Messrs. Walker, Evans A Cogswell have become the pro- i prletors of this important invention, which can | hardly fall to come rapidly toto use throughout the country. _ ELECTION OF OFFICERS.-At the thirty-first ?annal meeting of the Marlon Steam Fire Engine Company, held to their hail, oa the evening of May the 12th, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: R. 0. Barkley, president: T. s. Sig wald, vice-president; E. Pow -ers, first director; J. Piaspohl, second director; T. R. Keegan, third director; W. Starken, fourth di? rector; 0. A. Calder, secretary; A. J. Jager, treas? urer; W. H. Slgwald, chief engineer; H. L. Calder, assistant engineer; A. We th er ho ra, E. J. Doar, J. DelesUn, M. Maguire, axmen; J. J. Stevens, faaUkeeper; Dr. T. R. Aldrleh, surgeon; Hon. W. D. Porter, solicitor; Rev. J. L. Glrardeau, chap? lain; D'. McNamara, A. Hamilton, stewards. Comm?fea on Finance-Dr. T. R- Aldrich, T. 8. Slgwald, M. Harris. Committee on Letters-B. Powers, J. Piaspohl, T. R. Keegan. Committee on Relief-T. S. Slgwald, M. Maxcy, A. J. Jager, T. F. Dunning, J. J. Stevens. Committee on Buri? al Grounds-T. S. Slgwald, A. J. Jager, G. H. Calder. A Nsw PLEASURE.-The drama and opera -have gone from among ns, bnt we are not as those without hope. We have a Skating Rink yea, a veritable theatre of pedal gymnastics, where man, woman and chUd may enjoy the luxury or gUding through spaee in whatever style of grace to them seems most agreeable. Looking In upon the scene at Hibernian Hall, one might have observed a brilliant spectacle, to which light, beauty and music combined to form aa attraction at once novel and entertaining. Scores of gentlemen were skating with more or less of the ease which ls supposed to attach to the amusement on' Ice, while other scores of the gentler sex held place as wall flowers. The occa? sion was one of the soirees BOW nightly taking place, and which promise to become a feature of local entertainment. We are informed that, for the accommodation -of ladles who desire to learn the art, morning as? semblies will take place exclusively for them, the admission .being free. Tho alternate evenings and afternoons will be devoted to more general, bat nevertheless select gatherings. lt ls really a pleasant place to spend an hour, and too much credit cannot be awarded to the manager for the tasteful manner to which he bas provided what to us la a decidedly new amusement. AXNI^gRSARY CELEBRATION-ELECTION OF OFFICERS.-Thc ni ty-n rs t anniversary meeting of the Sooth Carolina Sunday-school Union was held la the Trinity Church, last evening-Dr Pet tig: r presiding. . On motion of Mr C. P. Frazer, Messrs. Chiches? ter, Chap?n and Chlsolm were appointed a com? mittee to nominate permanent officers. They made the following report, which was adopted: S. A. Nelson, president; R. G. Chiselm. first vice-president; G. S. Cook, second vice-presi? dent; 0. E. Chichester, correspond lu g secretary; O. JA Gregory, ..record tn g secretary; William Bar? ral, treasurer. Board of Managers-R. C. Gil? christ, 0. P. Fraser, Second Presbyterian Church; Joseph T. Caldwell, Dr. H. M. Brans, Central Church; James H. Taylor, Joan ?. Warren, zion Church ; 8. A. Nelson, w. F. A. Kegeley, Trinity Church; F. J. Peixer, Leland Rivers, Bethel .Church; J. 8. Martin, H. J. Meore, Spring Street Church; A. c. Palfrey, F. A. SUeox, First Baptist Church; W. G. W hil den, G. W. Mciver, Citadel Square Baptist Church; R. G. Ohisolm, Joan E. Botoest, St;. Jolin's Lutheran; A. D. Hoffman, John Hesse m an a, Sf; Mat t he w 'sX ameran Church ; X B. Betts, O. W. S tues, Circular Church; Albert Prince, Henry Wheeler, Spring Street Missionary; Oeorge A. Treahoim, J. K. Eogartle, Hampstead Missionary; c. N. Averill, Thomas Stenhouse, Calhoun Street Zlsa. _ v - Mr. Frazer moved the apolntment of a com? mittee of five by the chair, to carry oat the pro? gramme of Sunday evening exercises. The mo tion^as aaojited,%ad,U^ioiiewlBgappointaient: ?C. P.Fr-t?er, Vi H-iStetnmsyer, W. W. Pem? berton, J. H. Wheeler, W. W. Hsaston. ArterJrsrAyer by the chairman, tho meeting adjourned. THE SCH?TZENFEST. Ii A S X DAY. Distribution of Pris??-A ?? r esses Crowning of the King-Illumination, &c. As was anticipated, the la?, day ci the Sch?t? zenfest was most brilliant, and closed in a grand blaze of glory. The crowd was much greater than on any of the previous days. It would be difflcnlt to estimate the number of persons present, bat certainly there were not less than six thous? and. Some asserted that there were ten thousand. However, the grounds were thronged. i>ut there was room and enjoyment for a!L CEASE FTRINO. The day opened as usual during the past three days. The crowd commenced to assemble about 9 o'clock. The riflemen betook themselves to the shooting gallery, and the ladies and their escorts to the dance hall, while the youngerportioa or the assemblage, and those who did not choose to in? dulge In either of the sports named, occupied themselves either in watching or engaging in some of the many amusements aiforded by the untiring Amusement Committee. In this way the minutes sped swiftly by until the hour of one, when a shot was fired from the howitzer to warn the riflemen that they must cease firing. Then the contestants for the kingship for the year, which is the reward for the marksman who shoots off the lost piece of the eagle, had a pleasant dispute con? cerning this hanoi. When the ??ring was com? menced at the bird yesterday morning, very little more than a portion < f the tail was left. Tae rales or the club require that as long as a piece of the eagle weighing four ounces ls terr, the highest honor cannot be awarded. About the time the order was given to cease firing, one or the marks? men shot off a goodly portion of the eagle and claimed the honor. Others argued that the small portion of the eagle left weighed more than four? ounces, and therefore the marksman's claims could not be admitted. After mach discussion the piece was taken down, weighed and found to weigh six ounces. It was replaced and the shoot? ing at lt recommenced, which resulted in Mr. Louis Muller shooting lt off. ADDRESS OF CAPTAIN MELCUER5. About three o'clock, Miss Nichols gave one of her successful and wonderful performances on the wire, after which the prizes were carried to the grand stand. The German and South Caroli? na Rifle Clubs, headed by the band, marched to the stand, and formed around lt-the officers of both clubs going upon lt. The crowd then as? sembled about the stand, from which Captain Melchers delivered in German an address, or which the following ls a translation: ~Sehutien ana Sch?tten Friends--When the Ger? man leaves his beloved native home to seek in a strange country that satisfaction which he finds net in his own, he does not think that be gives his fatherland the good-bye forever. Even in the breast of the poorest there lives the hope that once again he may see his beautiful Germany ola beloved fatherland. U this hope to many never becomes a troth, still they will not become hy pocondriarists, bat will look about them cheer fuUy. They carry their Germany la their hearts, sf which nobody can rob them: and when only two or three equal-minded souls come together, there blossoms in a strange soil German habits ind customs, German hilarity, German sociality, ind the good nature or the German. So lt iras here in our beloved Charleston. When, more than twenty years ago, some Germans commenced to give their children, as it is the custom in Germany, a Christmas tree, they soon found many who did likewise, and now rou scarce find a family in Charleston, be they American or German, who have not a Cnristmas tree for their children. By degrees, Turner and Saenger societies were rounded,and not to be be? hind hand in anything the old fatherland hos, sixteen yean ago our Sch?tzen Club was rounds; ed. And here let me say that the Germavur Charleston have the honer to have been In ad? vance ol their brethren of other cities of this great country, where perhaps the German ele? ment is fifty times stronger than here, and have rounded the first Sch?tzen club in this country. Two years ago, a delegation or our club went to New York to participate ia the festivities or the great shooting match, where most or the German sch?tzen clnbs or the United States were repre? sented; and we took the place or honor, as the eldest club In the United States-Charleston, the $ueen City or the South, ahead or every other :lty in the United States. In oar fatherland, Sch?tzen clnbs have for nany centuries already been held in great honor, and are honored to this day. Sch?tzen ?lubs were raised la a time when every citizen was bound to protect the town in which he lived, and when those who provided themselves with rifies, received particular privileges; they formed a corps among themselves. To perfect them? selves in the noble art or shooting they were per? mitted to hold public target and bird shooting. The flrst permission of this kind which history mentions ls where the Duke Bolko gave permis? sion to the town of Schneid nitz, in the latter part or the thirteenth century. For nearly six hundred years Sch?tzen clubs existed in ow Old fatherland. In our adopted fatherland they are, so to say, merely from yesterday, and yet what splendid results have been achieved. The festivities or this week can boldly be compared to the festivities or the Sch?t? zen clnbs In Germany. But not that we celebrate lt alone; from near and far visitors have come to the city to partake in onr festivities, and even our American rellow-cltlzens have formed a Sch?tzen club, and have kindly accepted our in? vitation to participate ia our festival. The Charles? ton Independent Tarnverein Mud the Saenger Club Tnetonia have also greatly assisted us to make this festival one of the best we have yet celebrated, and in the name of our club I thank all the above societies for their atteudauce. Now one word more to the German ladies, who have, with word and deed, assisted us so much in our festivities. II lt had not been for them, lt would have been lmposslole for us to achieve such re? sults. Again, in the name of the Club, I tender thanks to the German ladles of Charleston. During the address Captain Melchers was frequently interrupted by applause. At its con? clusion he introduced Mr. James Simons, Jr., the orator of the day. MR. SIMONA'S ADDRESS. After the applause which greeted his introduc? tion had subsided, Mr. Simons said: It is customary at the close of these festivals for the club, In whesc name I now have thc honor to speak, to express to their friends, who have taken part with i hem on such occasions, their apprecia? tion of the pleasure afforded them by their par? ticipation In these festivities. 1 believe I utter the sentiments of each and every - member of the German Kltle Clnb of Charleston, when I say that they arc more than gratified by the lively Interest which has been manifested by their friends and lellow-cltizens during this cele? bration. They have endeavored to receive them, one and all, both as organizations and Individuals, with that warm welcome which true riflemen ever ex? tend to their I rienda. With unalloyed satisfaction they have stretched forth the hand or fellowship to theu- sister club, the Germania, or Washington, whose representative Has come hundreds or miles to be with them en this occasion, and they ask to assure him and his brethren or the clnb he repre? sents, ef their hearty reciprocation ol the fraternal sentiments which they have been pleased to ex? press. They greet their friends of the Carolina Rifle Club, and are glad that they should have selected this festival for their flrst appearance, and trust} that with each succeeding year they may increase tn numbers and in prosperity, and that the har? mony and good will which have been established may always nnlte them in the bonds of friend? ship, os long os the Carolina Rifle Clnb and the German Rifle Club shall continue to exist. There ls no doubt but that these clubs which are to be round wherever the German has his home, toek their origin rar back In the early ages or the world, long, too, before the rifle was tn - vented, when the burghers or the cities associated themselves together lor protection against the oppressions ot powerful and hostile neighbors. As the necessity which called them into existence, through the progress of events, disappeared, these associations were perpetuated for other purposes. To carry arms has ever been es? teemed the inalienable and Inviolable right or freemen. With its loss liberty soon vanishes. By these means thc citizens preserved the right and accustomed themselves to its use. As in time the weapons of old gave place to the dead? lier rifle, so. fortunately for mankind, the benign influences or human progress removed apace the necessity for its frequent use. But, alas 1 thc brazen trumpet or war ls not forever silent, and if freemen will preserve their liberties and their country, they must be ready and know how to defend them. Now, however, they no longer meet together with lowering brows, preparing for the conflict, which in the olden time was tobe expect? ed at any and every hour, but peace smiles upon the txerolses oi war. The generous rivalry of friends has succeeded the bloody struggle of foes. Besides the manly and athletic exercises which the institutions induce and encourage; besides the instructions in the use or arms so necessary la personal and national defence; besides the har? mony engendered among those who participate in them, they possess another virtue or emiuent value In furnishing relaxation and amusement, amidst the tolls and cares of life, alike Innocent and harmonizing. . , Public games and amusements have always been cultivated and cherished among nations, from the earliest antiquity. Among the Greeks and Romans many or the national festivities, although Installed with Immense pomp, splendor and expense, were shocking and brutal. The fights or wild beasts with each other, and with men, pugilistic and gladiator combats in which men and brutes alike were slain for the sanguin? ary gratiucatlou of the people and their rulers, formed the leading types." We contrast with til the joyous amusements of to-day. and rejola i the advance of civilisation and enlightenment Thesports and pastimes which theseassi blagea are Intended to encourage addres thi selves to the higher and better sentiments mankind, and cannot fall to attract those v would sensibly combine Innocent and invtgoi ing pleasures with the serious occupai ions dally life. These rest i vate, brought to this continent the intelligent. Industrious and Uberty-lov German, have not railed In these valuable resn and should stimulate all to join hands In a wi which gives joy Co labor, strews the garland) peace upon the paths or war, and soatters ger blessings through the homes of our people. I The address was listened to with great att tion, and the audience expressed their apprec tion of lt by repeatedly applauding. D18TRIB0TION OP PRIZES. Captain Melcher* then presented the priz None of the recipients responded, although ec one was loudly called upon for a speech. EAGLE TARQET. Crown-B. F. Torck, a set of French bottles a glasses, valued at $5. Imperial Globe-C. Mensing, a rotary alon valued at $6. Sceptre-B. Bequest, a silver headed cai valued at $7. Head-P. Kressel, a cedar cigar case, valu at SS. Neck-A. F. Meyer, a travelling bag. valued iie. Left Claw-A. Hlraraerbrieck, a revolving cig stand, valued at $n. Right Claw-Shot off out of order; ao pri awarded. Left Wing-A. Tiefenthal, a gold headed wal lng cane, valued at SIS. Right Wing-Shot off ont of order: ao pri awarded. Tall-0. Dreyer, silver goblet, valued at $28. Body-L. Muller, silver tea set, valued at $( He also secured the Ringst) lp ror the followlt year. TARO RT OP HONOR. No. 1-John Voigt, a silver pitcher, present) by the Carolina Rifle Club, and the Wagen medal. No. 2-Captain Melchers, a set of account book valued at $45. No. 3-A. W. Jaeger, silver castor, valut at $13. TARGET SHOOTING. No. 1-A. Oeilfass, a double barrelled shot gu and gold medal, valued at $7& No. 2-J. F. Torck, a silver pitcher and wait? and silver medal, valued at $23. No. 3-A. Dunnemann, a set of silver ti spoons, valued at $25. No. 4-J. H. Happoldt, one set of sugar spoon valued at $29. No. 6-A. F. Meyer, one set of silver tea spoon: valued at $18. No. 6-A. D. Lorenz, one water pitcher, value at $15. No. 7-0. Dreyer, a butter dish, valued at $13. No. 8-B. Bequest, a writing desk, valued a $13. . No. 9-E. Schachte, one clock, valued at $13. No. 10-J. H. Pieper, one sugar and crear bowl, valued at $11. No. ll-D. Gotjen, one molasses pitcher, value at $10. No. 12-C. Schalle, one castor, valued at $9. No. 13-F. Zerbst, one tobacco box and mate stand, valued at $8. Ne. 14-J. C. H. Claussen, one set cut gloss bot ties, valued at $7 50. No. 15-F. Ploger, one set of plated spoons, val ued at $7. No. 16-R. Pringle, (or Carolina Rifle Club.) om set of forks, valued at $6 50. No. 17-J. N. M. Wohltmann, pipe, valued at $6 No. 18-A. Tiefenthal, a smoking set, valued a $6. No. 19-E. A. Smythe, (or Carolina Rifle Club,) i travelling bag, valued at $6. No. 20-c. Seel, a set of tea spoons, valued at $5 No. 21-C. Mensing, a set of teaspoons, valuec at $5. No. 22-Bolger (of Carolina Rifle Club,) a walking cane, valued at $4. No. 23-C. Wohltjen, a walking cane, valued at $4. No. 24-Niebuhr, a gilt decanter, valued at $4. PRIZES SECURED BY LADIES. The following ls a list of the ladles who secured prizes for making the best shots with the air guns. These prizes, however, were not dis? tributed from the stand with the others yester? day afternoon: Mrs. Gellfuss, three prizes-a ladles'work stand and two pairs of vases. Mrs. Haims, a portmonnale. Miss Nichols, two prizes-a sewing-bird and a card case. Miss Wagener, a toilet set. Mrs. Kahrs, a card case. Miss N. Henderson, a portmonnale. CORONATION. The last prize to be awarded was a silver tea set. valued at $60, to which Mr. Louis Muller was entitled, ror shooting off the body or the eagle; and as lt was the last piece, the honor or being Ring for the ensuing year was also his. When his name was called he did not appear. But after a lapse of several minutes he, amid the cheers or the assemblage, walked upon the stand with his Queen, Miss M. Bischoff, leaning upon his arm. The King and Queen were attended by Messrs. R. Issertell and Thomas Melchers, and Miss Kruse and Mis Melchers. Captain Melchers proposed three cheers ror the King, which were given. He then placed upon Mr. Muller's shoulders the Sch?tzen partl-colored sash with the raised gold thread script, "Sch?t? zen King, 1870," and then placing a floral crown upon Miss BischotTs head, called for three ohcers for the Queen. These and more were given, arter which the Sch?tzen horn was filled with Rhine wine, or which the King, Queen and those of les? ser note took a sip or two. ADDRESS OF TUE KINO, BY PROXT. While] the -horn was being emptied, Mr. C. H. Bergmann, the honored secretary of the Ger? man Rifle Club, made the following neat speech: Brother Members of the German Rifle Club We are again at the close of our annual festivi? ties, and upon your humble servant devolves the honor of addressing you in behalf or our King the fortunate gentleman who has attained that distinguished honor by his unerring skill with the rifle, being our friend and honored brother, KINO LOUIS MUI.LHR. Unlike the royal King or estates and empires, who gain their title, power and estates by In? heritance, without merit, our King must prove his ability ror the office by the prowess or arms; and 1' such a test were applied to kingdoms, as well as lu our Innocent amusements, the world would be likely to have some better governors than those who now fill their royal chairs. But with this we have little to do. I only desire to congratulate you on the successful termination of our Ave days' festival, without a single occur renee to mar the general good feeling, friendly rivalry and mutual happiness or all concerned. To you. gentlemen ?r the Carolina Riflo Club, or the Charleston Independent Turners, ol the S?n? gerbund Teutonia, and to the citizens generally who have participated In our recreations, I, iu the name ot the Ring, whose prime minister I have the honor to be, return you our unbounded thanks ror your approval of ?ur efforts to make merry, evidenced plainly by your dally appear? ance in such large numbers on our grounds. It is the King's wish, ladles and gentlemen, that you should enjoy yourselves, as the true Ger? man on such occasions as these, who never feels more happy than when ho sees his iruests enjoy ihemselves, even If he were to sacrifice his o wu pleasure; but wc have made no sacrlilcc, and without being egotist ?cal ou the part ot my club, 1 think we have all enjoyed ourselves. Tou have all heard ol the learned sage, who once Bald "God bless the man who first Invented sleep." Now, ladles and gentlemen, I think we may all say, ' God bless the man who first Invented the Sch?tz? enfest.'' Now, ladles and gentlemen, in nccorance with the wishes or the King, I propose to return thc cordial greeting or the Germania Rifle Club, In Washington, who now participate like us In their May festival, by three cheers. After three timos turee cheers were given, several enthusiastic gentlemen called for cheers for the Queen. These calls were heartily respond? ed to; the Queen bowed her thanks, and C. R. Miles, Esq., one of the vice-presidents of the South Carolina Rifle Club, was loudly called upon for a speech. He spoke briefly but earnestly; he thanked the Germans for the enjoyment they liad given to the citizens of Charleston generally, by the fest, and hoped that the friendship which had so auspiciously, commenced between thc German and South Carolina Rifle Clubs would increase, and continue to do so as long as thc clubs existed. The King and Queen, headed by the band and followed by the riflemen, then marched to the Hall, where the Une dispersed; and the members of the clubs assembled In the headquarters of the German Club, where, In wine, health and happi ness were pledged, and vows of eternal friend? ship exchanged. ILLUMINATION. Shortly after the coronation, Prof. Leslie enter? tained the assemblage with some of his daring and difficult feats npon the tight rope. As the shades of night began to descend, varied colored transparencies, some bearing inscriptions, were suspended from trees, and the entire grounds were Illuminated, presenting a most beautiful appearance. In conversation, dancing, gazing at the fireworks and balloons which were sent off, the happy throng passed the time, until ten o'clock-then a salute of three guns announced that the fest of 1870 was over. CONCLUSION. This festival was the largest and most success? ful ever held In Charleston, and to those whose energy and Intellect made lt what.lt waa, are due the thanks not only of our German citizens, but of the entire community. As Mr. Miles yesterday appropriately remarked, the fest had afforded en? joyment to thousands, and the Germans are rapidly teaching the entire community how to be happy. The thanks of the guests ari due to Messrs. A. Melchers, F. Puckhaber, Jr., J. H. Petermann Theo. Spengler, P. C. Schroeder, H. Klatte, H. Benson, G. Logemann, J. Garves and C. H. Berg? mann, thc directors, for their untiring energy and perseverance la making and carrying out the plans for the fest. To Messrs. Alex. Melchers, F. Von Saneen, C. Litschgl, Melchers A Muller, W. Semken, J. C. H. Claussea and F. Heinz, the Com? mittee ou Invitations, for the care they ex? ercised In Issuing invitations, thus preventing the admittance of improper persons to the grounds. To F. Ansel, P. Heinz, L. Klein, George Llnd 8tedt, F. von Santcn, H. L. Deden, J. Klatte, A. J. Hoffmann, J. M. Petersen, E. Waltjen, the Com? mittee on Amusements, for the zeal and Inge? nuity displayed by them in devising and execut? ing plans for the entertainment of the guests; and to Captain T. Spengler, shooting master, for the complete arrangements connected with the shooting, and the excellent rales and order main? tained, thereby preventing the least oonfuslon or possibility of accident. * STATE SCNDAZ SCHOOL CONVEX. HON. Second Day-Morning Session. The convention reassembled at 10 o'clock, A. M. A hymn being song, prayer was offered by Jas. H. Taylor, Esq , of Charleston. The president, Rev. W. W. Hicks, announced I that the first subject to be discussed, was THE BEST METHOD OP CONDUCTING THE EXERCISES 1 OK THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL, and that the Rev. A. J. Stokes, or Union, would | lead off In the debate. 1 Mr. Stokes handled the subject la a masterly i manner, taking the broad ground that much de? pended on the qualifications of the superintend- I ent. He must lie large-hearted, kind, punctual, i capable ef securing the love or the children; i above all things, intelligent and discreet In the selection or biblical topics adapted to the cont- < prehension or the youth under his charge. Ciller j among the exercises he regarded singing as an i element or attraction and instruction ti the chil? dren; but the poetry or Sunday-schools was too i frequently a mere jingle without sense. This should be corrected. Dr. Shuler, of Coller?n, dwelt on the import? ance of prayer as an adjunct of the exercises or a Sabbath-school, but lt should be so short in con? nection with the reading or the Scriptures as not te weary the patience of the most restless scholar. Dr. Hieles argued In favor of variety. Superin? tendents should never allow their schools to get into a rut; hence they should be persons fertile In resources of religious entertainment aod instruc? tion, and flexible In adapting himself to the cir? cumstances or his own condition. He did not believe in merely liturgical services ror the younr. Again, the length or the lessons should not ex? ceed thirty minutes, and addresses should be avoided ortener than once a.month, unless they were pungent, painted, brier oud attractive. Mr. James H. Taylor did not Tully concur In the last remark. Ills experience wa* mat troquen: speeches to the little ones, especially by those from other Sabbath-schools, who were laden with Bxperience, were productive of benefit. They stimulated the ambition to excel. THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUISITE FOR A SUPERIN? TENDENT. Rev. T. S. Boine3t. or Newberry, read an able paper on this subject, which would be spoiled by a synopsis. Rev. Mr. Adams, or Charleston, agreed with the position assumed, adding, however, that, in lils eyes, one of the chief charms of a teacher or a superintendent was a smiling face, since lt Indi? cated a heart open to gentle influences, and to those sympathies which should unite youth and age. Messrs. Rawlings and J. T. Walsh closed the discussion with brief remarks. THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUISITE VOR A TEACHER. On this theme Rev. Mr. G trod eau delivered an exhaustive address, taking the ground among other propositions, that no teacher ought tobe' allowed in a Sunday-School who was aa uncon? verted man. This position was contested in a lively way by Rev. Mr. Ulck3, Rev. J. T. Wightruau and Dr. Isaac Branch. R v. W. P. Jacobs, ol' Laurens, and Itcv. F. Rason, also participated lu the de? bate. The latter expressed his very earnest con? vict ion that where lt was practicable, young peo? ple should beetuployed as teachers, on the ground that their sympathies were rresh, and by nature in close relation to the little ones over whom they presided for the time. TEACHER, MEETINGS AHB UOW TO CONDUIT THEM. The discussion oa this subject was participated ia by Rev. Mr. Melllchamp, Mr. Nelson, or Charles? ton, R. D. Senn, of Richland, and Rev. W. W. Hicks. . Til K A I) V ANT AGE OP UNIFORM LBSSON5. On this paper, Captain C. E. Chichester read a carefully prepared and interesting essay, illustra? tive or tb" excellent results due to this Bystem. Messrs. i . ?rill. Taylor, Gaines and B. M. Smith, debate thc subject until the expiration or the time assigned ror Its consideration, it being gen? erali.? conceded that the character or teaching depended very much on the character or the school, and that In the Southern couutry lt was not advisable to tie either pupil or teacher to any one system. The next subject, . BLACKBOARD AND OBJECT TEACHING was treated by Rev. w. W. Hicks, who finished a written description or thc system by illustrations on the blackboard, a dozen or thc delegates volun? teering to act ror the nonce as Sabbath-school children. Arter witnessing the demonstration, Rev. Mr Wightman warmly endorsed the plan, and quoted Scripture to show that lt was thoroughly legiti? mate to reach the mind of the pupil through the senses in thc manner described. THE QUESTION II OX was thou opened, and the followius questions read and iiuswcred: "Are there not many unconverted teachers who should be required to give up their ehmes?" Mr. Hicks said: By no manner or meaus; and Mr. Wightman agreed with him, adding that ir converted teachers could tiot bc secured, the Sun? day-school should av ill Useir of the bes.t material. "How many scholars should bc put in a class ? " The president said experience had shown, trrat from six to eight was considered a lull class, and there should never bc more than ten. "Ought superintendents to dlscoatinue Sun? day-schools during the winter months ?" Rev. Mr. Walsh, or Sumter, answered-By no means. "Is it right that Sunday-School publications, emanating from Northern churches, should be used by us lu preference to those published by omr own denominations at home?" Rev. Mr. Wightman said that he was ia favor of applying the most rigid scrutiny to all these pub? lications, since it was in His knowledge that many of Hie books sent to the South for adoption here were but cheap compilations made only for pecu? niary profit, and they were comparatireiy value? less. "What ls the best mode to stop a Sunday-school teacher from coming to his class with his breath perfumed with intoxicating liquor:" Answer-Hake him sign the temperance pledge, and if be don't do lt, dismiss him. "Should teachers be obtained by appointment of the pastor or superintendent, or by the elec? tion or the scholars?'" Mr. James II. Taylor said that this question could only be determined by the circumstances which prevailed In each case. He proceeded to Illustrate by an incident how even the worst men in a Sunday-school might, by the blessing of the Almighty, promote, in a-wonderful way, the welfare ot the Sabbath-school. This Again brought up the discussion as to un? converted teachers, and Rev. Mr. Glrardeau and Rev. Mr. Wightman once more crossed tnelr apos? tolic iB?ce. The contest continued ia r-u earnest way for a season, when the chair announced that the hour or adjournment was at hand. The president availed himseir of the opportuni? ty to lay before the convention the following telegram, which, by Its direction, he had sent to the General Conference of the Methodist Episco? pal Church, now in session in Memphis, Tenn.: CHARLESTON, S. C., May 12. The South Carolina State Sabbath-school Con? tention send heartfelt and prayerful greetings to the General Conference or the M. E. Church, South, convened at Memphis, Tennessee. Fathers and brethren, ir your hearts are with Dur hearts, give us your hands. Amen, W. W. HICKS. President. The convention then took a recess until half past 3 P. M. On leaving the church, thc delegates were re? quested to arrange themselves on the steps of the iiulldlng ror the parp?se or being photographed, ivhich was done. Afternoon Session. On reassembling, Colonel J. H. Evins, or Spar? enburg, opened the debate on thc question as to "the propriety and advantage of rewards in Sun lay-schools." A lively debate followed, In which Joined Rev. Mr. Adams, or Charleston; Rev. J. H. Kcnnebrew, Df Barnwell, and Measrs. Tyler, Walker, Marchant und Wightman. INFANT CLASSES AND nOW TO CONDUCT THEM. Dr. Shuter, of Barnwell, commenced the dis? cussion of this subject, and was followed by Messrs. Nelson, Shuck, Pettigrew and J. T. Walsh. HOW CHILDREN SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED. Mr. Nelson in leading the debate on this ques? tion, laid down the general proposition that thc little ones should be arranged, not so much ac? cording to their ages as according to their capa? bilities, boys and girls being separated where this was practicable. ? Colonel HUI, or Abbeville, thought that ir parents would attend the Sabbath-School more, they would aid the teacher In arriving at Just conclu? sions regarding the mental culture or the children, ind at the same time prove a valuable adjunct to the cause or religious education. Mr. A. M. Kennedy said that ii a system or uni? form lessons was adopted there was no necessity Tor classification. All would learn from the same source. Mr. Marchant contended that regard should be dad to the physique and morale or youth. The sentimental or delicate, childj should not bc classed with the blusterer. THE QUESTION BOX was again opened, and a number or questions propounded and answered. We are too much crowded to present them. Mr. James H. Taylor, Rev. Mr. Adams and oth? ers, announced that they had a few books which would be given to needy libraries In the country. Evening Session. Reports as to the condition or Sunday-schools la thc country were received from delegates from the several districts. Rev. Mr. Kennebrew, of Barnwell, then being called on, made an eloquent and impressive speech on Sunday-school topics In general. He was followed by Mr. Gaines, of Yorkvllle, and W. K. Blake, of Spartanburg. in the same strain, the convention having resolved Itself Into a public meeting for the purpose. A large audience was present. On motion, lt was agreed to print the proceed? ings or the convention in full, for the distribution in the several districts, and a collection of $125 was taken up. Messrs. Johnson, of Marlon; Rob? son, or Charleston; Branch, of Abbeville; Kenne? dy, of Camden, and Walsh, of Sumter, were ap? pointed a committee to take up rurther collec? tions for the same purpose. At hair-past io, the convention, niter singing tho doxology, adjourned, THE LATE LUKE D. CHADWICK.-The body of Mr. Luke D. Chadwick, or Wadrualaw Islam), whose sad death was aanouaced In yesterday's NEWS, was brought to the city on Thursday night, and taken to the residence or Mr. Julius L. Moses, where an Inquest was held by Coroner Whiting. Thc evidence substantially confirmed the circum? stances or the mclaacholy mishap, as already published, aud a verdict was rendered ol death from an accidental pistol shot. The deceased gentleman, at the outbreak of Hie war, was residing In Texas, and served gallantly In the "Texas Raugers" until the organization was disbanded, when he joined the third Mis? souri (Confederate) regiment, and shared its suc? cesses, hardships and reverses till the close of the struggle. Since then he has had charge or the large planting Interests or his rather, on our sea Islands, where his genial and generous disposi? tion had won him hosts of friends. The funeral yesterday at St. Michael's Church was large? ly attended, and the deep sympathy or our com? munity with the afflicted rather ia his sadden bereavement, was attested by the profusion ol flowers, dertly shaped into garlands and crosses, which were strewn byf air hands, as thc last saO offerings of respect, on and arouud thc bier. The remains rest, tor the present, in the receiving tomb at Magnolia. BUSINESS NOTICES, TUE BATTKRY BATUTKO HOU.SK is now read; for the accommodation or the public. THE COMBINATION of a central location foi business,with a quiet and retired home, ls afforded by the addition or forty suites or rooms to the American House, Boston. Travellers will find this hotel oue or the best lu the land. BUSINESS ENVELOPES.-THE NEWS Job Office ls now prepared to rurnlsh ?cod envelopes, with business cards printed thereon, at $4 per thous? and. Send your orders. Every merchant and business man should have bis card printed on hil envelopes. 8oarbing. B- "(JARD' ON SULLIVAN'S ISLAND - Thc BEACH HOUSE will be opened on the 15th for the accommodation of Boarders, elthei Permanent or Transient. Picnic and Maroon In g Parties supplied at the shortest notice. W. T. MCDONALD, Proprietor. may?-3* itliscdlaneons. HOTEL KEEPERS WOULD DO WELL to patronize WILSON'S GROCERY. mayT-sws Anson and Society s.rects. p.AUL C. TREN H?LM, (LATE COURTENAY A TRENIIOLM,) AOENT OF BALTIMORE AND CHARLESTON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, AND SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, NO. 2 UNION WHARF. febl tuthslmos_ pHUPEIN & WINKLER, DENTISTS, OFFICE NO. 275 KINO STREET. DOvl3 ?mos SUMTER WATCHMAN. The WATCHMAN, published at Sumter, S. C ls oue ot" the oldest and cheapest newspapers li the State, and has a much larger circulation thai auy other newspaper In the section in which lt 1 published. The merchants ol Charleston cannc lind so good a medium for communicating wit the businessmen of Sumter and planters of the surrounding country. Address GILBURT A FLOWERS, Proprietors, or W. Y. PAXTON, Business Manager, aprto LSumter, S. C. JtocljiTurp;, gearings,- #c. QN HAND AND FOR SALE, NSW AND SECOND HAND STEAM ENGINES, Prom Four to Forty-Horse Power. Address GRAY A NOYES, Founders, Machinists and Boiler-Makers, mayl4-stuti?_Washington. D. o. J^EETING STREET FOUNDRY. THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS NOW FUB.NISHJNS THU Ut FROVBD MCCARTHY COTTON GIN, STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, Of various sizes, on hand. Improved Vertical and Horizontal Corn Mills, Sugar Mills, Sagar Boilers and Pans, cf ar sizes. : - Horse-Powers and Gm Gearing, rrom 3 CO M feet In diameter. Improved Lever Cotton Presses, ror Hand, Power, Saw and Rice MHls. Machinery and Castings of all descriptions mads te order. Particular attention paid to House Fronts and Castines for Buildings, Gratings, Cistern Covers. Sash Weights, Ac,., Ac WILLIAM S. H ENERE Y, MACHINIST AND FOUNDER, NO. 314 MEETING STREET. CHARLESTON, 3. C. ang4 mws_ -pHCBNIX IRON wTo R K s7~ ESTABLISHED 1844. JOHN F. TAYLOR A CO., SUCCESSORS TO CAMERON A CO.,* ENGINEERS, BOILERMAKERS, cfc, NOS. 4, 6, 8, 10 AND 12 PRITCHARD STREET, (Near the Dry Dock,) CHARLESTON, S. C. STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS-MARINE, STATIONARY AND PORTABI.R. RICE THRESHERS AND MILLS OF EVERY DE? SCRIPTION. SHAFTING, PULLEYS AND GEARING. IRON FRONTS FOR BUILDINGS. CASTINGS OF EVERY KIND, IN IRON OR BRASS. Guarantee to furnish ENGINES AND BOILERS of as good quality and power, and at as low rates, as can he had in New York, Baltimore or Phlla delphla. REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. mch2 SmosDAC L Billers. T PP MAN' S GREAT GERMAN BITTERS! THE BEST TONIC AND INVIGORATOR KNOWN I They are unsurpassed as a cure for Dyspepsia and General Exhaustion. ASURE PREVENTIVE OF FEVE.t AND AGUE, BILIOU8. REMITTENT AND INTER? MITTENT FEVERS. IT IS INVALUABLE TO FEMALES ! 'TIS A. CORDIAL FOR THE AGED, AND A SURE PROTECTION AOAINST ALL MALA* RIOUS DISEASES. lt ls u lido II 1> tc elly thc bent Medical Cor? dial ever offered to tile Public! SAVANNAH, March 16, 1370. MESSRS. JAOOB LI pm AN A BRO., Savannah. Ga.: Genia-I have before me your esteemed letter or the 14th Instant, containing various documents relative to your "German Bitters." Alter a care? ful examination I must confess that your Bitters is really what you represent it to be, an old Ger? man recipe ol Dr. Mitclierhch, or Berlin, Prussia, lt will no doubt be excellent lor Dyspepsia. Gen? eral Debility and Nervous Diseases, and lt ls a good preventive or Chills and Fevers. I find K to be the most delightful and pleasant stomachic. I remain, yours truly, (Signed) Auo. P. WETTER. KIRKLAND MILLS. OA., March 22,1870. MESSRS. JACOB LIPPU AN A URO., Druggists, Sa? vannah, Ga.: Gentlemen-I have introduced your Great Ger? man Bitters here to my customers and frlenda, and I timi better sale for them than any I have ever kept before. Those who have tried them ap? prove of them very highly, and I do not hesitate in saying that they are far superior lu value to any other Bitters now In use. Yours, respectfully, (Signed) W. KIRKLAND. We rerer, by permission, to Doctors King, SulU van, Duncan, and other leading physicians of Sa? vannah; to ex-Mayor Anderson, John L. Villa longa, and other distinguished citizens of Savan? nah. No license at all necessary lo sell these Bit? ters. Retail Depots in Charleston, S. C., for Lippman's Great German Bitters: At the Drug Stores or W. G. TROTT, DR. H. BAER, A. W. ECKEL A CO., ED. S. BURNHAM, W. A. SKR1NE, DR. P. M. COHEN, 0. ... LUHN.J Wholesale Agents: DOWIE, MOISE t DAVIS, Druggists, CLACI?S A WITTE, STEFFENS. WERNER A DUCKER, and HENRY BISCHOFF ? CO., WHOLESALE GROCERS, apri? omos In Charleston, S. C. Cumber, .fuel, &z. Q J. SCHLEPEGRELL, No. *37 LINE STREET, BETWEEN KING ANE ST. PHILIP. LUMBER or every description and BUILDING MATERIAL, Lime and Plastering Laths, Paints Oils, Glasses, Shingles; also Groove and Tongul Boards, Ac, constantly on hand at the lowes! market prices: also, Vegetable Boxes octll mtuslyr JRVING HOUSE A FIRST CLASS HOTEL, European Plan. Looa tion unsurpassed, being near UNION SQUARE WALLACK'S THEATRE, and A. T. STEWART*! New (up town) Store. Broadway and Twelftl streets, New York. G. P. HARLOW, april thatu Proprietor. Bj-A? C. MCGILLIVRAY/ _Auctioneer, ^ UN DEB" DE CR BE. IN EQUITY. Pearce et al va. Obst* et al. By virtue or an order of sale bi the above cause to me directed, by the Hon. lt. B. Carpenter, J ti.tire of the First Circuit I wHI offer for sale at Fubllc Auction, . n THURSDAY, HKh May, 18WL. at ll o'clock A. M.. at the Old Postofflee, Broad street, Charleston, All that LOT OF LAND, with a two story Dwell? ing thereon, situate on east side of Rutledire Ave nue, between Spring and Bog mi streets, known as No. 70. Lot measures 35 reet on Rutledge Ave? nue, by 20t reet In depth, be the same more or lesa, and ls considered an eligible and pleasant lo? cation. Terms-One-hair cash; the balance in one year, secured by bond of purchaser, with interest fromi day or sale; mortgage of premises. Building te be injured and policy assigned. Purchaser to par for papers and stamps. WM. J. GAYER, mayl4-stuwtli4 Referee. ?lotr)ing ano Jftmtisrjing (?0000. J^OW IS THE TIME.. GEORGE LITTLB & CO., No. 213 KING STREET. is the plaoe to find the largest and best selected stocK of Men's. YonthB' and Children's CLOTH? ING ever offered In this market, and at prices to snit the times. Having determined to aeU our Goods as low as can be purchased elsewhere, we would respectfully solicit an examination of oar. Stock. our Stock or CHILDREN'S CLOTHING com? prises the latest styles in Linen and Cashmere. Also a tine and well selected assortment of FURNISHING GOODS. GEORGE LITTLE A CO., No. 213 King street, below Market. apr30-d stuthS S PRING CLOTHING K.O. 2 19 KING STREET. CORNER OF WENTWORTH. An extensive supply ol SPRING CLOTHING, made up expressly ror the trade or this city, ia now offered at LOW PRICES, the Goods having been bought since the decline in gold. The as? sortment consists cf ail New Fabrios ror men's wear, and made up equal to custom work. Thia house will continue to deserve the wide reputa? tion lt has enjoyed ror many years or '-wiling tue best made Clothing tn the city." In the stock will be found thc following: SCOTCH CHEVIOT WALKING COAT SUITS Scotcli Cheviot Sack Coat Suits French Batiste Walking Coat Suits French Coating Walking Coat Suits English and American Melton Coat Salt* Silk MiXed Coat Snits Plaid Oasslmere Coat Suits Blue Flannel Coat Suits French, Blue and Black Tricot Coat Suits Oakes' Cosslmere (all Wool) Coat Suits, at $15 50. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING. Hie largest and best assortment in the city, viz: Walking Coat SUITS, Sack Coat Suits, and Fancy Knickerbocker Suits, ror ages rrom 5 to IT years, of Meltons, Silk Mixed, Blue Hannels, Mixed Gaa slmere, Black Cloths, Ac, of ai: qualities. FURNISHING GOODS. In this department will be round every style of Under-Garments ror men's wear, such as: Gauze, Merino, Lisle Thread, Silk, Cotton and Per kale Undershirts Jeans and Linen Drawers Silk Ties and Bows, Colored Silk Cravats and Scarfs French Kid Gloves, Beaver Gauntlets, Silk and Thread Gloves Patent Shoulder Suspenders, Braces, Ac. Also, THE CELEBRATED STAR SHIRTS AND COLLARS, Introduced by me in this city twenty-five years ago, and since then selling them to the satisfac? tion of all purchasers. *g- Prices as advertised lu Card. TAILORING DEPARTMENT ls supplied with French, English and American COATINGS, Meltons, Batiste, Scotch Cheviot, SiUc Mixed and Cloths, ola variety or shades. CASSIMERES of the most select patterns of the season, Plaids, Stripes and Plain, which Gooda will be made up to order, tn the well known good style always displayed at this House, and at mod? erate prices. WHITE TURKISH HAREM VESTS, A uew and elegant Garment. a&- Purchasers are Invited to cali and make their selections. WILLIAM MATTHIESSEN. Captain B. W. McTUREOUS, Superintendent. mav2-imo S Uailroaos. OUTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. OENERAL SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, 1 CHARLESTON, S. C., May ll, 18T0. J On and ofter Sunday, Moy 15th, the Passenger Trains upon the South Carolina Railroad will run as follows: FOR AUGUSTA. Leave Charleston.8.30 A. M. Arrive at Augusta.4.25 P. M. FOR COLUMBIA. Leave Charleston.8.30 A. M. Arrive at Columbia.4.10 P. M. FOR CHARLESTON. Leave Augusta.8.00 A M. Leave Columbia.7.46 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.3.33 P. M. AUGUSTA NIGHT EXPRESS. (Sundays excepted.; Leave Charleston.8.30 P. M. Leave Augusta.fl.oo P. M. Arrive af Augusta.7.05 A. M. Arrive at Charleston.6-40 A. M. COLUMBIA NIGHT BXPRK38. (Sundays excepted.) Leave Charleston.T.30P. It Leave Columbia.L60 P., M. Arrive at Columbia.?.00 A. if. Arrive at Charleston.6.45 A. M. SUMMERVILLE TRAIN. Leave Charleston.2.60 P. M. Arrive at Summerville.4.10 P. M. Leave SummerviRe.7.10 A M. Arrive at Charleston.8.26 A. M. CAMTJEK BRANCH. Camden and Columbia Passenger Trains on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS, and be? tween Camden and Ringville daily, (Saudays ex? cepted,) connects with up and down Day Pas? sengers at Kingvlile. Leave Camden.8-36 A. M. - I Arrive at Columbia.xrS? 5" - i Leave Columbia.J*" L" T Arrive at Camden.5-40 r* *. H. T. PEAKE, mayi3 General Superintendent. E KALB HOUSE, CAMDEN, S. C. This elegant Hotel, having been recently refur? nished and thoroughly renovated, is now open IO tue public. J. B. WASHINGTON, niayo-12 Superintendent.