The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-04-17


PROGRAMME OF TIE F1KfMzN's PARADE.-!n on col
umns will be found the Order Of Procession for Wed
ne,day the 9th of April next when these galsnt en-
printers' we have receiv too many kndnesses from
the Firemen tf Charles to let important matter
as this is to them to pass unpublished In our paper
o.
The BURNT D1sTRIcT.-Although hundreds o! per-
pass through this dark and miserable Part Of
city every night and portion Of the from necessity
at late hour there have been no efforts made to put
one or two gas lamps in 1t 80 as to enable to
as It did n New way YORK we viii cause @
dark spot In our city 10 be brightly Lit up.
THE STEAMER DIcrAToR.-This fine steamer with her
equally fine commander, from Fcrnandina and savan-
nah arrived at her wharf at early hour this morning
We indebted to Purser DuouEncRoS for the savan
nah Repu1iican and Ne,s of the l6th. The following
are the passengers
bSy ei FIT %s1s hn6Ss SeR ,sa s1
DR. Carter Mrs A CErougham, N Brown Mrs G Hervey.
Miss Lorng, J Hovey. c Wilmer, Marcuard. Gen
Bradley.
AN ART1sT1o TBYSo-We had the pleasure Of looking
at one Of the most beautiful presentation canes the
other day. have The stick was Of the
purest ebony and tho mounting most elaborate and
rch. The present was to distinguished gentleman, as
appreciation OF his high nal qualities, and for
his able services The taste and elegance Of tho work
Is ea and Ss &c
Having said 80 much in regard TO the excellent per-
formancc Il is only just that should mention that
tho head Of the designed and executed by Mr.
Siddops of the frm Of Allen Siddons, King street.
that the beautiful engraving was the work OF Mr.
! isher.
A PAIN OF GosLETs-ws were favoured yesterday
~,;,h a mann NJ psfr NJ handaorne silver
Roblets made by Messrs. ALLAN siDposs. manufac-
turing jewelers. No s07 King street. These beautiful
cups were made TO the order Of N. q. NATHAN, Esq,
the popular Chief OF the Fire Department who offers
them as prizes at the approaching anniversary; one 20
the hand engine that shall throw the highest longest
str es the other the best steamer will be found
in the programme Of the anniversary celebration pub
Nshed in another column The gobets are very hand
somely finished; engraved with tastefu! design,
representing double-breas hand engine; the other
having steamer engraved on IT. Inc Inscription OF
MI Nathan merits the highest praise for the zeal and
bsraty he has 80 repeatedly displayed IN MS Sn y
SO well calculated to create the r ht kind OF esprit dc
CORPS this emulation and honorable rivalry to which
the Chief here invites all the companies
HOOK AND LADDER coMpAsY.-This is a new company,
recently formed and incorporated and part OF the
Charleston Fire Department is composed Of most e1
caent erial The character OF the officers and mem
bers s an Of their conduct and gives assurance
of the success Of the company. Inc following geuue
men are the officers
GEORGE HILTON, Fo' eman.
J. A. MORGAN Assistant Foreman
JOSEPH HILTON Secretary.
A. II. BARBER Treasurer.
The necessity tuch an organization has been long
felt In our city and will not ttOp here to enlarge on
subject 90 papable. Practical men, v no know where
ofthey affirm have said in hearing. that several o.
the late fires would have proved much less destructive
had proper ladders IN sufficient number been within
reach. This company has made great exertions to oo
tain the neces ary funds enable them to procure
suitable apparatus. Part Of the amount one-haf per
haps has been subscribed. We hope that our mer
chants under writer's. property holders. and citizens
generally win forward with their acoustic ned lib
eralty and make up the remainder Of the amount re
ouired We egret that this splendid company viii bt
under dsad antage at the approaching anniversary
the Fire DEPARTING mt in not having their complement
OF truck' but hope that this will not long be the
case We feet assured that this young company viii
make for itself in the annals Of the Charleston
Fire Department and be second to SAott ~ energy
efficiency self-sacrifcc and usefulness. -