The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-11-05


proved it to have no empty signiacation. The in
terchango of friendly visits has cemented the ties
that formerly connected the two Cities and Geor-
gia and South Carolina now stand shoulder to
shoulder and hand in hand, and always ready for O
friendly contest Of skill.
The semi-annual celebration Of the Fire Depart
mont OF Augusta occurred on the I'd and Sd OF this
month, and was participated in by several COM
panies from other cities. The Hope and Etna
Companies Of this city, and tho metropolitan, from
Savannah-the Inter carrying fine steamer of the
JEFFoRD's make. Tho Tallulah, Of Atlanta, was
expected, but was detained by adverse circum-
stances.
Tho train with the Charleston Companies was
detained on the road by an accident, and did not
reach Augusta until 10 A. NJ This delayed tho
proceedings, and it was not until twelve that tho
line was formed and the contest commenced. Tho
several companies were welcomed by the Mayor
and citizens at the City Hall, and then marched
through several streets to the place appointed for
playing off. The result has been already given,
but it is only justice to mention, in connection
with it, that the Charleston Companies labored
under many disadvantages The Hope sprung her
| axle as soon as she started, and this caused the
box to settle and deranged her whole play. The
Etna was trammelled by the regulations requir
ing hor to only certain amount Of steam; and
in addition to this, her suction pipes we're put too
deep in the cistern and she drew up sand into the
valves, which impaired the action Of the machinery
considerably. Both engines were in thorough
order when they left Charleston and the accidents
were entirely unforeseen.
After the contest Was concluded the prizes were
presented by Hon. ]. T. BOUTWELL,, of the City
Council, and the fremen, unwearied by their
labors, repaired to the Masonic Hall, where ball
ffr.
sound of revelry by night" and the hours passed
| swiftly and pleasantly in the evolutions Of the
may dance.
Saturday was especially devoted to barbecue,
but prior to that event the Charleston engines and
the Georgia and Clinch Of Augusta had renewed
trial Of their prowess the result being more salts
factory than on the preceding day, though their full
power not obtained. At two O'Clock the different
| companies were marched from their engine houses
to the race course where O feast Of noble dimen-
! sions had been prepared. A barbecue is always
an institution, but when conducted by Georgians
it arrives to the height of perfection. The grounds
| we're covered with tables laden with the good
cheer, and it was not until the gathering gloom
gave warning Of the approach Of night that the
festivities ceased. Speeches were made by Gen.
WRIGHT, the Mayor and other gentlemen, and the
large assembly retired in perfect order.
| In the evening speeches were again made, and
the Charleston Companies were the recipients OF
some splendid testimonials Of the esteem and
brothery affection Of their hosts. A finely carved
and stuffed armchair was presented to each COM
pany, beaides pair Of silver goblets to the Hope
from the Gazelle, and silver fruit basket to the
Etna from the Georgia. At the conclusion of
these ceremonies the fremen obtained the services
of the band and serenaded the fair daughters of
Augusta.
Sunday, at 6 A. NJ, was the time appointed for
the departure, and the companies were promptly
on the ground. The band played 'tDixie" and
other soul-stirring tunes while cheer after cheer
was given to their escorts by the Charleston boys.
The return trip was made safely, and the train
arrived in the city at P. M. yesterday, where il
was met by the Marion and Stonewall Companies
who escorted the Hope and Etns to their houses
The whole trip was one Of complete enjoyment
Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure Of the visit
and the month of November will hereafter be held
sacred to friendship by the fremen who partici.
pated in the festivities. A brotherly feeling has
been engendered that will 60 far towards strength
ening the ties that now unite the two cities.
THE LIRERIAS EM1aRANTs.-When publicity war
first given 10 the statement that large number
Of freed people had made arrangements to emf.
CRATE from the South to Liberia, it was generally
considered cdndrd. The full particulars Of this
, move have since been obtained. The Golconda, q
large ship, with capacity for six hundred to
seven hundred emigrants, has cleared from Boston
for this port and her arrival is daily expected. She
was engaged by the Boston Eberian Emigration
Society for this purpose and that eminent body Of
philanthropists have been drumming through the
South for cargo. One instalment Of the sable
voyageurs arrived here on Saturday. They we're
collected principally from Middle Georgia and in
, the neighborhood Of Macon. At present they are
encamped in the railroad yard, corner Of Mary
street and railroad. Little preparation seems 10
have been made for their accommodation, as yes
terday their baggage and other effects were ex.
posed to the weather, and motley crowd Of al
colors and ages seated on the luggage gazing
, mournfuly on Iiberian flag which was stuck ir
tho highest pile. The flag was blue union, with
single white star and the usual stripes. Tht
Bostonians arc religious people, and having
read about Ethiopia stretching forth her hand, :
intend that the Scriptures shall be fulfilled, and
q will send her small handful as o sample. We
understand that the Consul General ofLberia is II
this city, and that he is endeayorng to perfect thu
emigration Of tho freed people to Liberia by offer
. ing inducements, &c. We wish him every SUCCESS
The negro is now free and free to choose; but h
9 had better think we'll over it.
I MAYORS CouRT, Saturday Morning. Three freed
men, rejoicing in the aristooratic names of All
ston, Alston and Richardson, were brought up TO
a stealing iron from the South Carolina Railroad
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