The Charleston daily news. (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, April 23, 1872, Image 3

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THE GERMAN JUBILEE. < &ES1SG OF THE. SCHVTZENEES.T. The Procession-Receiving the Vitt? tor?-The Grounds and Amusements Fan and Frolic. The sun rose bright and clear yesterday morning upon the first day of the Sch?tzen? fest-tbat great annual festival to which our German Irlends look lorward for months with pleasant, eager expectation, and into the enjoyment of which, when it arrives, they enter with all the vim and blitheness of j their nature. The Germans are commonly j considered a phlegmatic people, and so they are in their business matters and in the affairs ol eTery-day life. They are philosophical, coo), practical; they are frugal, plodding and industrious, and lt is precisely these qualities that make them the thrifty, provident, pow? erful nation that they are at home, and the j good citizens, neighbors, husbands and fathers that they are abroad. But If the German ls a reflective biped, he ls j .also a gregarious and eminently clal creature, and he enters into the amuse? ments which he is careful to provide with degree of enthusiasm that shames the blas? in? difference of most Americans. The Germans are also an eminently patriotic people, and so it is that, in their residence in America, while they are sufficiently cosmopolitan to appreci? ate our Institutions and to constitute a mest admirable class of our adopted citizens, they still retain their own national Individuali? ty, and import or transplant, to a larger ex tentptban any other class of Immigrants, their' national customs, and especially their nation? al amusements. This is not unnatural. There are few countries so rich in traditionary lore as Germany, and our German friends, how? ever permanently established here, still din? with lond tenacity to the legends'of Vaterland and to those national amusements which em? body, and have grown out of, those traditions. Of these amusements the annual shooting festivals have always been among the most J popular. They have always been liberally en? couraged by the government In the old coun? try from sound motives of policy, and they have been brought to America with the other customs of the.Vaterland, and regularly ob served "in every city where the number of | German citizens has been sufficient to organ? ize a rifle club and arrange the festival. In Charleston, with Us large and thrifty German population, the Sch?tzenfest ls always a great occasion, participated in by everybody and by everybody's wife and children, for lt must be understood that the German, in all his amuse? ments, has a place in bis heart and another at his side for his wife and babies. He does not roam away from bis family to And his plea? sure, bat carries his family with bim, and Ands an added zest to his enjoyment in the homelike influence that their presence causes. OPENING THE FESTIVAL. At Biz o'clock in the morning the deep booming of the guns was heard from the Citadel Green, and throughout the city the distant echoes announced to all that the festi? val had begun. On every side the busy hum of preparation was heard, and the wearers of I green coats and plumes began to hurry [ through the streets to the place of rendezvous. As Boon aa the riflemen had assembled in sufficient numbers a detachment, accompa? nied by Beck's Brass Band, was sent to the depot of the Savannah and Charleston Rill road to await the arrival of the Savannah Sch?tzen. These reached the city at half-past Bevon o'clock, and were escorted, with the German colors flying, to the sound of martial music, up to LIndstedt's Hall. Here the visi? tors were welcomed by their hosts, and par? took of some refreshments before entering upon the parade. A detachment of the German Rifle Club, twelve in number, with the Post Band from the Citadel, had been sent down to the corner of East Bay and Broad street', where the Carolina Rifle Club assembled, and the latter were escorted up to the general rendezvous and took their places In the line on Calhoun street. The clubs being now In readiness, THE PROCESSION was formed In Calhoun Btreet, with the right resting on Meeting street. The Une counter? marched In Calhoun street, and moved off | with measured tread down King street to East Bay. Along the line of march on every Bide floated the United States and German colors, and the sidewalks were lined with crowds of spectators, hundreds of whom *.:ept abreast o? the procession. The windows upon the streets were all tenanted by the owiiers of | lair ?aces and merry eyes, and anon a falling bouquet "of flowers would disturb fie reveries of some gallant riflemen as he march 4 along, watching the heels of his preceding comrade and Intent upon keeping step Down King to Broad, through Broad-with all the clerks and business men at the doors and windows, leaving ledgers and journals, to look for a moment upon rifles and gay uniforms-to East Bay, where the experience of Broad street was renewed. Up East Bay and through Market swept the gallant array, with their bands of music, to Meeting street. Here the procession opened ranks, and emerging from the heat and dust of Market street, the rifle? men stepped out briskly as they passed over the well-watered pavement of Meeting street, in front of the Charleston Hotel. At the head marched THE TARGET-POINTERS, eight in number, clad in dark pants and red shirts, and wearing black Scotch caps, with a red rosette over the right eye. They stand behind the shields in front of the target, and with their white staves, point out where the bullet hits. They were followed by a wagon, in which were five members of the German Rifle Citio, bearing THE EAGLE. The bird ls made of tough wood, and weighs about thirty pounds. It is composed o? differ- ? ent pieces, firmly screwed together, and is doomed to certain immolation. It ls shot at i daily*, and each one who knocks away one of j its parts is entitled to a prize. The last part remaining on the pole, usually the body, re? quires much drilling to detach it, and who? ever brings It down ls the king for the next year. Next In order came Beck's brass band o? eleven pieces, discoursing melodious strain?. The band has Improved wonderfully since the last Schulzenfest, and is now one of | the most popular and skilled of the city bands. They were closely followed by the GOARS OF HONOR bearing the six chassepot rifles, with glisten? ing sabre bayonets, presented to the club by Emperor William. The guard were a splendid looking set of men, selected for their size and bearing, and consisted of Messrs. A. Jager, J. Klatte, J. M. Petersen, L. Kramer, G. Loge mann and W. Mollenhauer, under the com? mand of Director H. Ktatte. After these marched the delegation from THE SAVANNAH SCH?TZEN, thirteen in number, as follows: M. Helmken, vice-president, in command; J. Herschbach, first schutzenmeister; G. A. Gemunden, secre? tary; C. Meitzler, B. Schafer, A. Taunn, H. Ble yert, J. Doscher, J. Zelgler, G. Murklng, G. Bankmann, J. Von Glahn. T. Robes. The uni? form consists of dark pants, gray cutaway sack coats, with green collar turned over, and green cuffs, and black Alpine hats, with green plumes. They brought a large Btand of Ger msji colors, and, marching with the precision of old soldiers, they made a notable an some addition to the turnout of the da: TBE CAROLINA RIFLE CLUB came next in the line, turning out seventy-five men, in their neat nnifori sating of a gray hunting shirt, with shoulder straps and trimmings, and cord over the breast, black pants ant felt bats. The latter were ordered o pressly by the company from the man ry. and made a particularly flue show brims are looped up on the left side gilt crescent, Irom beneath which i handsome plume of green feathers. Tl made a striking and Imposing appears the line as they marched along the i Their anniversary is on the 20th of Dece and the following are the names of th* cers : Major Theo. G. Barker, presi C. J. Walker, first vlce-presidtnt; C. R second vice-president; F. E. Huger, thin president; J. W. North, fourth vice-pree Thomas Frost, Jr., secretary and treasur B. Doolittle, first warden; W. 8t. J. Ji second warden; C. R. Holmes, Jr., thin den; W. E. Steadman, fourth warden; Chisolm, first director; J. P. Lesesue, s director; G. S. CoffiD, third director; Smythe, riflemaster; C. R. Valk, ensign. The handsome colors presented to th? last spring were borne on the parade were escorted by two members of the man Rifle Club as a color-guard. Next 1 procession moved THE TRIUMPHAL WAGON, drawn by four handsome bay horses adc with partl-colored plumes. The large w (that of the Southern Express Company sembl?e! a moving bower. From Us four nero rose, pillars of arborvitae and fl-j which supported a large canopy ol red, \ and black cloth, decorated with a profusi roses and other flowers, and with varleg hangings. The four supporting pillars \ bent over, and, uniting over the centre ol wagoo, supported a huge imperial ere This was Intended to represent the crow Germany, and was supported on all side.1 the colors of Prussia, Bavaria, and the o Elogdoms and Slates forming the Geri Empire. Seated beneath this canopy v fifteen beautiful little girls, dressed In wi with broad green sashes*around their sho ers, and waving flags of the various Gen States. Two of the largest wore gilt crow upon the front of which were the arms ol United States and the German Empire. THE SINGS came next. First, B H. Bequest, last ye King, with the Queen and maid ol honor an open carriage, drawn by lour sty horses. The Kings for the four years prec lng came next, also In au open carriage. Tl are Messrs, D. W. Goetjen, Theodore Meie tu LuDunneman and Louie Muller. In anotl open carriage rode THREE HONORARY MEMBERS of the club-Major Franz Melchers s Messrs. H. L. Deden aud H. Harms. The t former are the oldest members, and, w General John A. Wagener, were founders the Sch?tzen Gesellschaft. The corps has t five honorary members-the three abo named, and Mayor Wagener and King ti Ham, of Germany, who could not spare t lime to be present at the parade. Next these marched THE POST BAND from the Citadel, in lull dress uniform, wi fourteen pieces, under the direction of Prof sor Beerwah. Securing the services of tl band for the parade was a happy thought the German R ile Club, and added essenlla to the show of the day. Their performance "Die Wacht am Rhein," while the riflera were assembling in the morning, was univ? sally praised, and the measured cadence their inspiring strains while on the para elicited the highest encomiums from all wi heard them. The small people were also hug ly delighted with the grenadier drum-maj who marched in Iront with a tremendous gi! knobbed stick, with which he marked the tin and directed the movements of the band. Tl gorgeous get-up of this functionary, and h striking tout-ensemble, suggested the periine question to several of the darkles presen whether that was General Grant ? The bat were fellowed by THE GERMAN RIFLE CLUB, in their well-known uniform, consisting i dark pants, green blouses, trimmed wli black, and black felt hats looped up with la perla! cockades of red, white and black, an adorned with green plumes. The club turne out strong, and paraded over one hundred an forty men, which, with those detached t guards of honor, escorts, &c., made up a nant some turnout of over one hundred and sever ty-flve men on the ground. They marche well, and formed the main part of the proc?s sion. The officers of the club are: A. Melcher! president; F. Puckhaber, vice-president; G H. Petermano, treasurer; R. Issertel, seer? tary; F. Ansel, target-master; James Simone Jr., solicitor; F. Heins, H. K'atte, J. Garvee L. Dunnemann and W. S .ken, director: The heavy silk colora, with gold fringe, wer accompanied by a color-guard of two mei from the Carolina Club, and were borne ii the centre file of the line. PROFESSOR BOND, the famous tight-rope wa'frerand wire-dancer dressed in fancy costume, brought up th? rear of the procession in au open carriage In this order the array moved up King stree in gallant style, and filing Into Ann street tool the train for the Schutzenplaiz. TUE ARRIVAL AT THE PLATZ was announced by a salute of twelve guns which boomed forth a welcome as the ri flo men descended from the train, and formed OE the green at the end of the avenue. The] then marched up to the Platz, and entering the gateway, covered with welcoming mot? toes, they formed a hollow square around the speaker's stand. On ihe platform had been placed the canopy from Hie triumphal wagon, and the little girls had &ho taken their place upon lt. The officers ol' the three clubs mount? ed the platform, followed by the band, and President Melchers then gave all and every one a hearty welcome to the festival. TUE WELCOME. President Melchers said : Countrymen and Brother Sch?tzen-To make long speeches I do not consider the object of the Sch?tzenfest; we are assembled here rather, under the free air of heaveD, to enjoy life, as we were wont to do In the dear old Fatherland; and lt is one of the most praise? worthy peculiarities of the German that, wheresoever he may choose his new home, he holds fast to all the dear old customs, and en? deavors to promote German good humor and .cheerfulness. Rut I must not omit to bid you all a most cordial welcome in behalf of the Sch?tzen Gesellschaft, and I can assure you that we shall make every effort to make this Fest pleasant to all our guests. Addressing the Savannah Schulzen, he said: To our brother Schtrzen of Savannah I tender our heartfelt gratitude for their kind accep? tance of our invitation, and I hope that ihe bond of friendship may unite our societies closer and stronger with every year. To the Carolina Rifle Club, In English, Cap? tain Melchers said: To our old friends, the Carolinas, I will not say much. We have known each other for years. This ls the third time you have honored our festival with your preseuce, and when I say Uiat the German Rifle Club tender lo you a most hearty wel? come, I must acknowledge that this welcome comes lrom the bottom of our hearts. And I hope and trust that the feeling of friendship and esteem, now existing between the Caroli? na Rifle Club and tue Gerinau Rifle Club, will last for all times to come. Then (urning to the German S:hutzen he said: Now a word to you, my brother sch?tzen. L -l each one of vou try to contris bate all that Iles In his power to mal Feet pleasant and enjoyable to our g Remember that we are bere standing c own ground, and that all who visit he our guests. Our own pleasure should secondary consideration-the chief d each one of you being to see to the' co and amusement ot our guests. Do not i that we are Germans, and endeavor honor to our German name. In response the Carolinas gave three c for the German Rifle Club, which the answered with three similar complin and three additional ones for the Savt Sch?tzen. THE PRESENTATIONS. President Harker, of the Carolinas, came forward and presented to Captaii chers a handsome Bword, to be worn t president of the Sch?tzen Gesellschaft making the presentation President B begged that it might be accepted as a poe pression of the warm feelings entertain' the Carolina Club for the German Schutz? President Melchers received the sword said: Mr. President andmy Friends of the Car* Rifle Club-In the name of ihe German Club I tender to you our most sincere th for your magnificent gilt. I have no wer express the feelings of my heart; but le assure you that as long as this splendid st is in my charge lt shall be dear to me token of your lriendshlp as life Itself, i am satisfied that whoever may be my sui 6or it will be equally dear to him. My frle I thank you. The sword is a straight one, bandsoi mounted, and with a gilt scabbard and cht On the outer side of the scabbard are graved the following words : "Presid? Sword. German Rifle Club of Charlestoi C. Presented by the Carolina Rifle G April 22d, 1872." Mr. Germunden, the secretary of the c gat ion of the Savannah Sch?tzen, now stet forward, and in a short speech In Gern presented to President Melchers a bandst gold medal, lu a case, on the part of Savannah Schulzen. The medal IB of B gold, and bears upon its face the follow Inscription In German: "Presented to German Rifle Club by the Savannah Schutz April 22, 1872 " On the reverse is a tai supported by two rifles and surmounted b EChutzen bat. PREPARING FOR ACTION. President Melchers returned suitable thai for the handsome present, and invited clubs to partake of a collation, for which til long march and the subsequent spee making had doubtless given them an appet! The motion was carried unanimously, and I whole array were soon seated beneath : shed at the end ol tho grounds discussing substantial lunch, varied by foaming glas of lager from the casks which were broad near by. At the conclusion of the lum President Melchers gave the health of th honorary member, Emperor William. 1 toast wa3 responded to with cheers and dru standing. THE FUN BEGINS. When the riflemen rose from the table t formal parade was over, and the men sci tered themselves about the spacious grounc Crowds made for the shooting bootb, ai soon the sharp cracking of the rifles formed refrain to the muslo of the bands. The c shots put aside the light single-barrel gun and other shooting instruments "wisely ke for show," and took their Improved rifles begin the business of the day. Great Is ll rivalry In progress, and the motions of ti crack shots are watched with interest. Bo have heavy rifles ol great value, and, as ll smoke clears irom the muzzle of their gut it ls strange but that the red flag of the targe pointer does not announce a bullet throuj the white. At the close of the day one these marksmen had borne off thirty-five ce tre tickets, and the other only three less. THE SHOOTING BOOTH or shed contains fourteen stalls, ten lor tt use of the club and four for the public. Thei are also fourteen targets each ol which ls co: nected with Its corresponding stall by a wit and bell pull. The targets are a fractlc under two hundrnd yards distant, are abor three feet square, and are made of wbli canvass, with a large black circle in tt centre surrounding the white bull's-eye, whlc is tour laches In diameter. Each stall furnished with a strong, upright post, wit trans?me pieces running through lt at diffei ent heights, and forming a steady and admin ble rest for the rifles. When a rifleman he discharged his weapon he pulls the bell wir at his right hand. The man at the target who with his neighbors, ls protected by a embankment of sand three feet thick, rt ?ponds by pointing with bis marker (a whit stick with a circular black head) to the polo struck. -The target descends, a patch is pu upon the bullet-hole, another target mean while ascending to prevent delay; and so th shooting goes on. Every marksman receive a slip of pasteboard marked "centrum" fo each shot in the bull's-eye, and at the close o the fest the record is made up by countloj these certificates. THE EAGLE SHOOTING will begin to-day, the order ol shooting at tin bird having been Used by drawing yesterday The bird was not placed in position, but wa1 reserved on exhibition, and will be mountet upon his unenviable elevation, on the top o the mast, this morning. While the riflemer. are busy at the amusement of the day, THE CROWD has been gradually increasing until the ground: are covered with old gentlemen and ladies beaux and belles, and boys and girls, who pas: and repasa under the trees and among thc boolbs, Intent upon their various amusement a Throughout the day, at intervals ol an hour, the hissing and snorting ot engines, followed by diabolical screeches, announced the arrival of the trains on the South Carolina Railroad, and directly a long line of panting visitors would be seen coming up the avenue from the cars. Mr. Oates's omnibuses, and vehicles ol every description, drawn by nondescript ani? mals that would have graced the yard of a soap factory, kept plying between Line street and the gale of the Platz, and were constantly discharging their living freight. The weather was dry, the Bhell road was covered with an impalpable dust, and these travellers "on pleasure bent," as they entered the Platz, pre? sented a ghostly appearance in their white mantles of lime. Other visitors took the Mount Pleasant boats, and laughed at the lime and dust only to lind themselves victim? ized by the bloodthirsty assaults of innumera? ble sandales. These minor inconveniences, however, only added a keener enjoyment to the pleasures of the Fest, which soon made the visitor forget his past ills. To describe the appearance ot THE GROUNDS in detail would be almost impossible. To the the visitor entering at the gate the spectacle is no less picturesque than beautiful. In the centre ot the scene, and partly screened by the tall pines, stands the main building, the upper story of which Is one huge dancing hall, with a long piazzj ai the front and rear, the lower story being used by the ladies, and contains the hat-room, committee-room and the grand bar. On thc left of this building are nine spacious booths, which are about forty by twenty feet In size. They have sub? stantial floors, shingle sheds, and are open at the sides. The fronts are adorned with fila? gree work, flags, Ac. The various tenants of the booths have turnlshed them neatly, and ; spread out their wares in attractiye styles, j On the right of the maia baildiog are several more booths flited up in a similar manner, and on the grounds In iront are th? two re? volving carousals, with their fiery steeds, the living head fresh from the guillotine of the Parisian Communists, and other wonders more startling than probable. To the rear of | the main building is the grand bowling saloon with four new alleys, adown which the balls roll unceasingly with a noise like distant ? thunder. Still further on is the target mas? ter's office in the cottage building where the keeper of the Platz stays, and on the point ol land in the rear ol' this ls the grand dining falcon and the air-gun gallery. The visitor is at once attracled to THE DANCING HALL, where the votaries of Terpsichore, through? out the day, are paying their devoirs to ike "muse of the many twinkling ?feet." The delicious Btrains and admirable cadences of j the Post Band float through the hall from the lofty stand, and scores of men, women and children are gliding through the mazes of the dance ?villi an animated gaiety and thorough I enjoyment which are contagious. At times ' the couples stop, and the fresh breezes from over the broad Ashley sweep, through the piazza windows, and softly fan the flushed cheek of many a radiant-belle. Leaving this joyous scene, THE OUT DOOR AMUSEMENTS at once arrest the attention, A lofty mast, smooth as glass, and well soaped and greased, is surrounded by a crowd of urchins. Near Its top hangs a hoop, from which pendant prizes of the mon fascinating kinds entice the gazers to dirty their clothes and .'.train their sinews. The first few failed, and slid down with unctuous rapidity, but the pole ls gradually scraped, and atlast some bare-legged youth, ol a sticking-plaster composition, swarms to the lop and touches some wished for prize. The nest time the hoop is hauled a little higher, and the fun begins again amid I cheers and laughter as repeated failures are I made. I In another crowd a boy is altempting to walk a revolving well-greased pole to get the < Ave cent piece on the other end. On one side j ls a sack of flour, and on the other a quantity of J powdered charcoal. A Bingle step sets the pole revolving, and after vain attempts to pre- { serve his equilibrium, his heels fly up, and the victim ls Juck y If he can manage to make his choice between the flour and the charcoal. . Near by, a small wagon, filled with boys, is placed at the upper end of an inclined plane. These have lances, and charge for the ring used beneath a pail of water. Ono may take the ring and gain the reward, but the rest Btrike the wood, and the result ls a drenching shower upon the wagon load of sable knights. Late In the afternoon Professor Bond ap? peared to exhibit upon the tight-rope, but owing to the wire not being tight enough a more extended performance was deferred until this afternoon. In the manner described the day wore on, the marksmen shot at the target, the old people hobnobbed around ihe booths, the beaux and belles danced, the visitors looked around and the children rode on the carous sals and ate sweet thing?. Every one had abundant enjoyment until late In the evening, when the crowd gradually left the grounds, ( the booths were shut up and the participants In the Fest, one and all, made their way to the city, delighted with their day's experience. Although much lager was consumed, not a single case ol disorderly behavior occurred, and the only untoward Incident which marred the pleasure and harmony of the first day of the Bchut zenfeEt was that a youthful son ol [ Mr. Geo. H. Lindstedt cut ?IB ankle rather severely. This was quickly attended to, and Is not thought to be at all dangerous THE RUNNING OP THE TRAINS, The South Carolina Railroad trains will leave Ann street for the P.atz at 9 A. M. and every twenty minutes thereafter, and will leave the Platz for the city five minutes after their arrival. The following Is TO-DAT'* PROGRAMME. 1. The riflemen meet at the Plalz. 2. Prize target snooting lor gentlemen from 9 o'clock A. M. to 4 P. M. For ladles from 1 to 4 o'clock P. M. * The shooting at the eagle takes place from 9 o'clock to I, and at the target of honor from 12 M. to 1 o'clock P. M. 3. Dancing from 12 M. to 7 P. M. 4. General amusements as on Monday. THE INFERIOR COURT held abrief session yesterday. The only trial was that of Isaac Burckmyer for assault and battery. The pris? oner was defended by L. T. Woolf, Esq., and the jury returned a verdict of guilty. The grand jury returned true bills of indict? ment against Ishmael Small, rape; Borneo Green, grand larceny; Robert Hasell and Jo? seph Brown, grand larceny; and Thomas F. Gleason, assault with intent to kill and assault and battery. THE AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS.-An Invita? tion has been extended by the committee of | the Agricultural Congress to Wm. M. Lawton, Esq., to prepare a paper upon "The value of immigrant labor at the South and the charac? ter ol labor required," lo be read at the third session of the congress to begin at St. Louis on Monday, the 27th prox. The prospects for a large attendance and an interesting meeting at the coming congress are very favorable. Delegates are being appointed from one end of the country to ihe other, aud a widespread interest is manifested. MILITIA PARADE.-The companies compos? ing the First Regiment, N. G. 8. C., Colonel W. N. Taft commanding, assembled yesterday morning at the weit end of Broad street for review and Inspection. There were about Ave hundred men in the line, and the regiment presented quite a martial appearance. After the Inspection the column moved through several of the principal streets to the Parade Ground,' near Magnolia, where they were re? viewed by General Smalls. The latter officer was accompanied by a mounted escort, got up in the most magnificent manner, and com? posed of the staff officers of the Grant Caval? ry. In ihe evening the whole command re? turned to the city, and alter marching down King, Hasel and Meeting streets, were dis? missed In peace. CLUDS AND STARS.-James Lewis, a small boy, who was captured while making a raid, with Beveral others, upon a store In King street, was sent to the House ol Correction lor ten days. The nine boys, arrested for swimming In the dock off Vanderhorst wharf, on Saturday eve? ning, were discharged with a reprimand. John Kelly, charged with stealing a sum of | money from James Burke, wa9 turned over to a trial justice for examination. Lisette Brown, lodged for being drunk and raising a disturbance In Elliott street, was fined one dollar, which Bhe paid in preference to spending ten days In the House of Correc? tion. William Rainey was fined one dollar for raising a disturbance, at one o'clock yester. day morning, In the shop of S. Bryan, In Cal? houn street, and firing o pistol. Another party, John Bennett, also implicated, escaped, but orders were issued for his arrest. Two other inebriates, and a goat, who were found to be nuisances on the streets, were ar? rested and fined one dollar each. COTTON FOR GREAT BRITAIN-Mr. Henry Card cleared yesterday for Liverpool the Brit ish-bark Lucy with five bags sea island cotton, twenty-one hundred and fifty-lour bales up? land cotton, and one hundred and fifty-four tons phosphate rock. - ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY.-The one hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary of this society will be celebrated to-day at the Oaks Club House. The election of officers will take place between two and three o'clock, and the dinner will be served at three. An omnibus will leave the Fire-Proof building at 12.30 P. M. and 1.30 P. M. CRUMB?.-There was a brisk shower of rain yesterday evening. Kaiser Wilhelm has given his portrait to Mr. Shaffer, o? Savannah. In the United States Senate, on Saturday, an appropriation of one hundred and two dol? lars and eight cents was made to pay Mr. W. R. Hoyt for extra work upon the United States Courthouse in this city. SUMTER RIFLE CLUB.-At the annual meet-1 [og of ihis club held last evening, at Wilson's itali, the following officers were chosen to serve tor the ensuing year: G. H. Mofleu, president; Th os. McCrady, first vice-president; Et. H. Snowden, second vice-president; W. W. Pemberton, third vice-president ; Dr. A. M. Lynab, fourth vice-president; W. M. Bruns, secretary and treasury; D. Huger Bacot, first ?varden; T. W. Bacot, second warden; E. W. fates, third warden; H. R. Simons, fourth ?varden; C. H. Drayton, fifth warden; Wm. rimmooB, riflemaster; C. F. Hard, first dlrec ;or; W. M. Cbisolm, second director; S. S. Buist, third director; C. G. Hume, fourth iirector. After the election a vote of thanks was | juanlmoualy passed to the officers of the club ?rho had served during the year and of whom ;he president, vice-president?, secretary and treasurer had been re-elected for another 1 ?erm. This was gracefully responded to by [ President Moffett, and after a discussion of the contents of a hugh punch bowl and a few im? promptu toasts and responses, the club ad ourned. Meeting* This Day. Friendship Lodge, No. 4, K. of P., at balf past 7 P. M. Union Kilwinning Lodge, at 8 P. M. Pioneer Fire Company, at 8 P. M. Hook and Hadder, No. 1, at 8 P. M. Palmetto Fire Company, at 8 P. M. Committees of Steam Fire Department, at 8 P.M. Charleston Rifle Club, at half-past 8 P. M. Auction Sales This Day. J. Fraser Mathewes will sell at ll o'clock, lear the PoBtoffice, City of Charleston stock ind real estate. J. E. Bowen will sell at half-past 10 o'clock, it Christopher A Son's stables, horses and nules. Leitch A Bruns will sell at ll o'clock, near he Postoffice, real estate. Holmes & Macbeth will sell at ll o'clock, lear the Postoffice, real estate and railroad >onds. Lauroy, Alexander A Co. will sell at 10 >'clock, at their store, buckets, baskets, Ac. Steffens, Werner A Ducker will sell at 9 >'clock, at their store, butter, shoulders, Ac. Macqueen A Blecke will sell at half-past 9 i'clock, at their store, showcases, groceries, Sec., Ac. Wm. McKay will sell at 10 o'clock, at his itore, furniture, nails, Ac. B VS I If ?8 8 NOTICES. D UTO HE R'S LIGHTNING FLT-KILLSR sweeps hem off and clears the house speedily. Try j t. Sold by dealers everwhere. apr23-tuths2mos COLDS AND COUGHS.-Sudden changes o? cli? mate are sources of Pulmonary and Bronchial j ?ffectlone. Take at once "Brown's Bronchial Troches," let the Cold, Cough or Irritation of | !he throat be ever so slight. apr23-luths3 FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT A Co., No. 244 King street. Great Inducements in Black Tafeta ind Gros Grain Silks. 10 pieces at?l, worth ll 37; 10 pieces at $1 25, worth $1 76; 10 pieces it $1 50, worth $2; 10 pieces at 12, worth $3. The above have to be closed out. apr22 FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT A Co., No. 244 King street, will offer for this week, 100 rolls 4-4 White No. 1 Matting at 27 cents; 100 rolls 4-4 Bed and White Matting at 30 and 35 cents; Straw Hats and Trimming Ribbons, all widths, bare been greatly reduced in price. apr22 FOR THE ECHUTZENPLATZ.-The Mount Pleas? ant and Sullivan's Island Ferry Company's steamers will run the schedule as advertised In another column during the festival. Visi? tor* will have the pleasure of a moonlight ? excursion on the last trip ol return boats. apr22-5 _ _ NOTICE TO TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views of Charleston and vicinity for sale at the Hasel street Bazaar. dec29 FINE LEAD PENCILS, rubber-tipped, 45 cents a dozen. HASEL STREET BAZAAR AND EAST BAT NEWS ROOM. aprl6-tu PICTURE FRAMES-Oval and Square; all sizes. Cheap ! Cheap ! HASEL ST. BAZAAR. febl3-lu LOUIS COHEN A Co., No. 248 King street, beg leave to direct particular attention this morning to their extensive assortment of real Llama Lace Points, Spring Silks, Silk Ties, Silk Sashes, and a large line of Black Silks, ranging in price from 90 cents to $7 per yard, inclusive. Also, tull lines of Black Hernani Grenadines from 15 cents per yard to $4. A sall ls cordially solicited. Louis C>HEN A Co. aprlC-lmo_ YE THIRSTY MORTALS, ATTENTION!-Gard? ner's celebrated Soda Water, at the East Bay News Room.. Rranch of the Hasel street eB- j tabllshment._ aprl6 SAVE YOUR MONET ?-The merchants of this city can have the photographs ol their places of business framed at sixty cents each. Hasel street Bazaar._' apr 12-12 CHEILLET'S PARIS KID GLOVES-every pair warranted. These Gloves will be taken back even alter wear, for any Imperfections, such as tearing or ripping. f Paris, 20 Rue de la Paix. London, 53 Regent street. New York, 929 Broadway. Boston, 9 Temple Place. FURCHGOTT, BENEDICT A Co., sole Agents for Charleston._ _nov3-6mos ENVELOPES, White or Buff, good quality 10c. a package, or three packages for 25c. Hasel street Bazaar and East Bay News Room. febl9-m DEPOTS EUROPEAN and American Stereoscopic Views, $1 50 per dozen. HASEL STREET BAZAAR. aprl9 f SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.-We have just re? ceived one thousand boxes, each containing one quire of fine Note Paper and Envelopes to match, (without initial,) also Penholder and Pen. Price 25 cents per box. Hasel Street Bazaar and East Bay NewB Boom. jan3f Clot fling, Eailoring, #r. I^SHIOIV FOB SPRING ANO SUMMER, 1872. MENKE ft MULLER, CLOTHIERS, NO. 325 KING STREET, THREE DOORS BELOW LIBERTY STREET, Invite attention to their large and splendid Stock Of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES. COATINGS, Suiting Cheviots, Linens, Ac, and the handsom? est selection of Panta and Teat Patterns, which will be made to order ander the supervision of a most skilful and fashionable cutter. CLOTHING FOR MEN, YOUTH, BOYS AND CHILDREN, Of every sty le and quality, and at very low prices. AND A COMPLETE STOCK OF GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, Which embraces the celebrated STAR SHIRTS and the choicest novelties in NECK WEAR. All orders promptly executed and satisfaction guaranteed._apra-tmoB QVgricnltnral implements. THOMAS'S PATENT SMOOTHING HAR? ROW AND BBOADOAST WEEDEB, MONROE'S IMPROVED ROTARY HARROW, THE N ls H WITZ HARROW, - HANDLED EXPANDING HARROWS, HANDLED EXPANDING HORSE HOES, THE EXCELSIOR ONE-HORSE CULTIVATOR, FARQUHARS REVERSIBLE STEEL CULTIVA? TORS, , STEEL DICKSON COTTON SWEEPS, all sizes, THE CHAMPION MOWER AND REAPER, PARISH'S IMPROVED RICE CULTIVATOR. THE DOW LAW COTTON PLANTER, with other Improved Agricultural Implements. For sale by J. E. ADGER A CO., Agents, Charleston, S. G. Send for Catalogue with fall particulars. aprl8_ Drngs at flPrjaUealc. JIHE ATTENTION OF PHYSICIANS | AND DRUGGISTS ls solicited to the elegant PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS MANUFACTURED BY JOHN WYETH & BROTHER, PHILADELPHIA. They are made with scropulcns care and ex? actness, and their facilities for manufacturing en abu them to offer these preparations of the purest rjuLitty, and at less rate than they can be prepar? ed for in small quantities. They are in dally use by our best practitioners in all parts of the coun? try, and consist In part or: EXTRACT OF BEEF, CITRATE OF IRON AND j SHERRY WINE Extract or Beef and wino , Extract of Beef and wine, Iron and Olnchona Tasteless Cod Liver Oil Tasteless Cod Liver Oil, Ferr?t ed Wine or Calisaya Elixir Pepsin and Bismuth Elixir Pepsin, Blsmatb, Strychnia and Iron Liq. Bismuth Elixir Torrazacum, Compound Syrup Lach. Phos. Lime Elixir Bromide Sodium Compound Syrup Phos. Mangaaeae Syrup Super mos. Iron Elixir Calisaya Bark, Iron and Bismuth Ellx. Phoa. Iron, Quinine and Strychnia Elixir of Gentian, Ferreted Elixir Pepsin, Bismuth and Strychnia EllxlrofCallBaya Bark Compound Syrup of HypophOBphltes Bitter Wine of Iron Fer rated Wine of Wild Cherry Bark Elixir Valeriana te Of Ammonia Elixir Valeriana te Ammonia and Quin m e . Elixir Bromide PotasBlam * Elixir of the Pyrophosphate of Iron Comp. Fluid Ext. Locha and Parelra Brava Compound Syrup of Phosphate, or Chemical Food Ferreted Elixir or Cinchona Wine of Wild Cherry Bart Elixir Valerianate of Strychnia Winetf Pepsin Elixir of Bismuth Elixir of Hops Ferreted Cordial Elixir Elixir Calisaya Bart, Iron and Strychnia. All of the above preparations will be supplied at the manufacturers' prices by DO WIE, MOISE & DAVIS, WHOLESALE AGENTS, CHARLESTON, S.C feb29-tuths3moa Qljirts ano irnrnisljing ?co?ts. FOR SPRING IN GREAT VARIETY, AT SCOT T'S STAR SHIRT AND MEN'S FURNISHING EMPORIUM, MEETING STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARKET HALL. novis'_ JAMES BIRNIE, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN EQUITY, PRACTICES TN THE COURTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND IN THOSE OF THB UNITED STATES. Special attention given to business in the United States Courts. OFFICE AT GBJBhTIXLE 0. H., S. C. jan27-f3_o furtum 9alf0-?fri? dog. - Bf LAUSET) ALEXANDER ft CO. BUCKBTc. : "ASKETS, TUBS, PATEE, A Ac., Aa THIS DAT, 28d:rj -tant, win be ?o d- before oar Store, at 10 o'clock. to par? atora?*, ia, " 102 painted Bl'CKET?, se Brasa Bound Bnc?eia, 83 Baskets, 14 Tubs, 2l Beams Paper, capen, Flour,?yrup, Selves, Pickles, Ac., Ac., .. Condi lonajcasn. aprg . MACQUEEN # RIECKE WILL SELL BEFORE THEIR STORES, Nos. 21 and 23 Tendue Range, THIS DAT, at bali-past 9 o'clock A. M.. 2 SHOWCASES, set of Window sashes, Gens* 1 er s and Shelving, G lae s Jars, Ac ALSO, Hamp, Shoulders, Sides, Lard, D. S. Bellies, Ac. Terms cash. . .? a . apr28 STEFFENS, WEBNER & DUCKER. WILL SELL THIS DAY, BEFORE their Store, Vendue Bange, at 9 o'clock, 20 tubs Goshen, Butter. 600 Smoked Shoulders. ." 10 boxes D. S. Bellies. 10 barrels S. 0. Strips, . 10 barrels N. 0. Sugar, AC , . apr? TO. McKAY , FURNITURE, NAILS,. SODA FOUN? TAIN and Show Case. - Will sell THIS DAY, at ola Store, Ko. 45 Went? worth street, at 10 o'clock. ._. A large lot Of SECOND-HAND FURNITURE, IO kegs Nails, 3,4, ?. and 6d. next Safes, ice-Hooaes, Mirrors ; also, ono Soda Water Fountain, complete, agra _._ By W. Y. LEITCH & If. S. BRUNS, ' Auctioneer*. CHERAW AND DARLINGTON RAIL? ROAD FIttST MORTGAGE EIGHT PBS 0ENT. BONDS. THIS DAY, S8d instant, ct ll o'clock, at tbs eaBt end of Bros.d street, will be sold at auction* 23 BONDS, cf $60j) each, as above, Term * cash. Unlimited Stocks received up to hour of sale. apr28_ By J. FRASER MATHE WES. GIT? OF CHARLESTON SIX PERCENT. STUCK, nod Sank of Charleston Stock.' ' . ' Will be sold THIS MORNING, Kd InBt., at U o'clock, at the Post Alee, S2&3M City or Charleston SIX PER CKHT-L STOCK. - . - los snares Baik of Charleston Stock, Terms cash.._ ? ._anray By J. FRASER MATHE WES. BUILDING LOT ON WASHINGTON stree t, opposite Gas Works. Will be sold TBIS DAY, 23d instant, at cor? ner of Broad arid East Bay streets, at U o'clock. LOT NO 21, opposite Gas Works, measuring 0? feet front by 2W feet deep, more or leas. Terms cash; purchaser to pay me for papera ind a tampa._tjjjjg By J. FRASER MATHE WES. SMALL DWELLING AND LOT, No. 7* Beaut?in street. WUI be sold TH S DAY, the 28d Instant, at the Postofflce, at 11 o'clock, AU that LOT OF LANDv with the twos', ory Dwel? ling and Outbuildings, on the north side of Bean rain street, kr own as So. 74. Lot measures 18 teet front by 129 feet deep, more or less. Terms-One-half oasb; balance In 13 months, secured by bond of the puionuer and mortgage of the premise! ; property to be Insured and policy assigned. Purchaser to pay me for papers ana stamps._apraa By JOHN E. BOWERS, Auctioneer. POSITIVE SALE OF HORSES AND MULES. Will be sold THIS DAY, the uid Instant, et, half past 10 o'clock at Christopher A Son'* stables, NO. 500 King street, 12 Draft and Saddle HORSES. 18 G ?od Mules, broke and unbroke. Jost arrived, and to be sold without any re* Km Conditions pish._apr28 By HOLMES & MACBETH. LOT ON WHIMSY COURT. WU] be sold THIS DAY, 28d April, at 12 o'clock, at the Old Poa to rhee, Broad street. All that LOT OF LAND on north side Wolmai Court; measuring tn front on Whlms's Court SI feet, and In depth so feet, more or less. Butting and bounding south by Wblms's Court, wost on landa now 01.' late cr Miss Bratlaford, north on lands now or late of estate J. u. McKee, and east on Ianda formerly of J. H. Livingston. Terms cash. Paronaser to pay for all necessary papers and stamps._ apr23 By W. Y LEITCH & fi. g. BR?NS, Auctioneers. FOB SALE, LANDS IN ST. JOHN'S County, Florida, six or seven .miles from St. Augustine, available for the cultivation of Oranges and otner fruits, Rice and Vegetable!, known as the "Araqua" Tract, formerly the pro? perty of Join Magee, now sold as par? of his Kaute, containing (337) three hundred and thirty seven acres, more or less, situate, lying and being in Sc John's County, Township six, (ft,) Ringe (20) twenty-nine. Sections 49. 60,90,92 ana 93, adjoining the lands belonging to the estate of A Alverez, c i ll ed Casc?la At the same time and place, 12 Shares Oas Stock, belonging to the same estate. The above described banda wm be sold at Pab? ilo Auction, lu the City of Charleston, S. 0., on the 23J day cf April, nnder power given to bia Executors by Wltlof John Magee, recorded In the office of the Probate Judge at Charleston, South Carolina Terms of sale cash. P. WEST, ap 123 Surviving Executor. gigrtiotttgrV jjgjgg Balte, Sf t. By WM. McKAY. HOUSE AND LOT No.. 62 UNE STREET. Will be so d at Private sale, that Desirable DWELLING No. 62 Lino street, weat or Hut led ge avenue, con taming live rooms, Wtth all modern convenience?. Lot measures 60. feet iront by 100 feet deep, and contains a fine vegetable, Fruit and Flower Garden, with a wei of good water. 1er ms reasonable. Apply as above at No. 46 Wentworth sueet. _apr28-tnthsa gtacnim %a\tB~>'*VDto* fflggf . W. Y. LEITCH Sc B. S. BBUNSj, Auctioneers. POSITIVE SALE FOB DIVISION.--^ Will te eo'.d on THURSDAY, the 2Sth Inst, at ll o'clock, at the Old Poatoffloe, That desirable THREE STohY BRICK. BUILD? ING on the Booth side of Market street, opposite the Academy of Music, formerly used as a store* house. Said building can be readuy maoe Into a dwelling. Lot measures 20feet front hy 60-feet in deptn. Term J-One-half cash; balance in one year. Property to be insured and policy assigned. Pur chater to pay for paptrs and stamps. ALSO, Tho e five MARSH Lu TS at the end of Judith street, measuring 292 feet on Beaufort court, on the west line 41 feet on Judith stn et, and 93 feet on the east Hoe on lands of J. L. Nowell, E q. Tt rms-Cash. Purchaser to pay ns for papers and stampf._aggi By J. FRASER MATH EWES. SALE POSITIVE.-IN THE MATTER OF the Linden Park Land Company. Pursuant to an order of the Hon. B. F. Graham. Judge of the First Circuit Court, I will offer for sale THURSDAY, 25.h inst., at 12 o'clock M., at Linden Peik, In Beaufort County, on May River. three miles above Bluffton, One First-class CIRCULAR SAW MILL, with Engines and Boilers, Tools, Machinery and appur? tenances. Corn Mill, Colton Gins, Timber uar? Four and Two Horse Wagons and Harness, Bug? gy and Harness, Ploughs, Blacksmith Toola. Lum? ber Cars, one large Flat. Household Furniture, consisting of Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Bedsteads and Bedding, Wash? stands, Wardrobes, Crockery, Cutlery, Cooking Stoves and Utensils, and many other articles. One lot of Sawed Lumber estimated at 260,000 feet, and about 400 Saw Loga Terms ci is h. ALSO, The steam Propeller Tug Boat GENERAL scoTr. Terms for the Steamer-Sixty days draft, with approved City of Charlton acceptance. WM. J. GAYER, Receiver. The steamer General scott will leave Beaufort for Linden Park on WXPNESDAT, 21th instant. aprl9-fmtaw4 By LOUIS D. DeSAUSSURE. RESIDENCE IN PITT STREET, un TUESDAY, the 80th Instant, will be sold, near the old Postofflce, at ll o'clock A. M., The TWO AND A HALF STORY WOODEN RESI? DENCE, on high brick basement, on weit side of Pitt street, one door s .utn of Bull street, contain? ing six large and two small rooms, with gas and* cistern; alio a large kitchen with six rooms and slated roof, stable and carriage house, and two good wells of water. On the lot ls a flower gar? den, Iron fence on street, Ac. Lot measures 63 feet 8 Inches front, by 158 feet deep. Terms-One-half cash; balance by bond, port? able in one and two years, with semi-annual in? terest, sf cured by a mortgage or the premises. Buildings to be kept insured and policy assigned? Purchaser te pay for papers and revenue stamps.. apr20 Btnth4mta2_ JJ L. MORILLO, CIGAR STORE, No. 349 KINO. STEHET, BETWEEN GEORGE AND LIBERTY, WEST SB Jost received, a fine assortment of CIGARS, of the most favor,te brands, as Mlrabiita, Henry Clay, Jasmine, Goldeu Bug, Ac Ac Tnose cele? brated Havana Figaros at 6 cents always on hand: also Lyon'sDarbamTobacco, at HO. per 10. Please call and give me ft tnaL aprll-tniaa