The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-10

who indeed deserve the name OF brother, Q not
relaxed their efforts to procure aid for thet carving
South. The Ladies' Southern Relief Association
have been unremitting in their deyol l6u to tho
cause Of charit:', and have proved Ii knselves to
be ministering spirits. Private gaIdRe OF paint
| ings have been opened to public inspection, and
readings, theatrical performances and exhibitions
of various descriptions have given benefits for the
popular cause pleasing instance of devotion to
the South occurred in Washington. At DR.. G11Er's
| Church basket has been set aside to receive the
contributions intended for tho South, ind on ex-
amining the contents lady's diamond ring was
found inclosed in 81 bill.
PETROLEUM SroREHousE-A resolution was pre-
sented ut the last meeting Of City Council from the
Board Of Underwriters, which set forth, in strong
terms, the inhamable character Of petroleum and
the possibility OF spontaneous combustion. This
oil is frequently storod in close and badly ventilat-
| ed buildings, and foul air or gus is generated
that soon becomes explosive. There is scarcely
any doubt that many Of the large fires which
have devastated our cities originated in this
| way Familiarity with petroleum in it's various
forms has rendered men Indifferent to the danger,
and until some terrible catastrophe arouses them
they will continue to keep it in large quantities.
and it wiz be stored, handled, and sold with the
| same recklessness.
| No fire that has ever occurred in this
city can be traced TO this cause, but the old
Proverb, San ounce OF prevention &C." can be
well applied, especially by the Insurance Compa-
nes who have to bear the losses in every instance
1t has always been deemed advisable in large cities
to place restrictions the storage and sale Of IN
| fammable material, and naval stores and gunpow-
der ore sold only in small qua ntities or by sam
pies, tie stock being kept in scme isolated build-
ing.
oF TTpdo
new Fish Market as storehouse for petroleum.
The location is admirably adapted for this pur-
| pose, and the isolated position of the market
would ensure protection from fire. The new Fish
Market has long been one of the largest humbues
| IN the city, and a proposition to make it of any
practical use will be received with favor. Council
referred the proposition Of the Underwriters to
the Special Committee on the Fire Department.
but it is q subject in which the whole people are
interested, and should be considered earnestly It
is hard to restrict trade, and the question viii be
moro upon the policy of the change than upon its
real utility.
TIE ELEVATOR" That Charleston, one of the
Oldest Of American Cities should be able to boast Of
having grain elevator, "a marked feature Of Chi
cago one of the newest and most go-aheaditive g.
the great cities Of the Northwest, speaks very
well Tor the enterprsing spirit Of or fellow-citzen
Improvement"
F. W. CLAUssEN the protector, builder and proprie-
tor OF this establishment has been identified with
Charleston for long series Of years; and during
that time, has contributed no little to the advance
ment OF her trade and commerce. Years ago he built
the large Steam Bakery on Market street, then and
even yet the largest and most complete establish
ment OF the kind in the city, and now owned and
conducted by his brother, Mr.. J. @. 81. CIAussEN
he afterwards purchased the Sugar Refinery" in
Anson street, and converted it into gigantic
-four mill, which was N operation till some time
after the commencement Of the war when grind
ing on SO large scale became impracticable here
in consequence of the interruption OF lines Of
transportation, and adequate supplies Of wheat
could no longer be commanded. MIR. G. looked
about him, and being ever fertile Of expedients, he
did not long remain idle. The blockade had cut
off our supply Of SALT which in consequence be-
came an article Of great scarcity and value Mr.,
G. ut once set to work, with many Others and bo-
came great salt boiler. And now we find him in
another path, hitherto untried in our GOOD did
city. r Y. ~ w. +.
We enjoyed the privilege yesterday of inspecting
the building and machinery, and could not re-
strain our surprise at the magnitude of the scale
on which everything was planned, and the nice
adaptation Of all the parts to form harmonious
ana wel-arranged whole. The bins of the elevator
have capacity Of 200, 900 bushels and Mr.. CLAUS
SEN has authorized US to say that as soon as the
patronage Of the public shall have enabled him to
have these bins full, he will give Is 900 bushels OF
corn for the benefit of the poor Of the State All
me poor Will, therefore, ask blessing upon the
efforts of Mr. c., and pray that he may realize his
fhopes.
at P. M yesterday. w
Present His Honor tba Msvor. A1aax,o =. u -
MEL, WRAaa, GERD7s, SMALL, o'NEn1, WILLIS,
OLNEY, OAKEs, HONOUR MARsHAEL, ESsroN,
| CoURTENAY, CosaaovE, and WHnDEN.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and
| confirmed.
The application of sundry, parties for Tsvern Lii
censes No 2, referred to the Committee on
! Licenses.
The application Of DR.. RoRERr LEnBY, prayine
for renewal of City six per cent. Stock, was read
The usual requirements having been fulfilled, the
petition was granted. 8
communication from the Stonewan Fire Com
pany, proposing to purchase the City Engine now
IN use by them. Referred to thu Special Commit
tee on the Fire Department
a communication from the Board Of Undarwrit.
ers, representing that petroleum known BY it's
different names has been kept in store by various
parties in the city and that this oil being kept in
badly ventilated buildings it was extremely liable
| to confagrahons. It has been found necessary to
place restrictions upon the sale Of Naval Stores,
and Petroleum was equally dangerous. The COM
muMcation recommended the New Fish Market as
proper place for storing this oil on account Of it's
isolated position. Referred to the Special Commit
tee on the Fire Department. t.s4
The petition Of the United Fire Company (color-
ed, praying that they be admitted into the Fire
Department, subject to the laws and regulations
OF the Department. The Company promise to
| furnish their own engine, and il necessary, the
engine house. Referred to the Special Committee
| on the Fire Department.. 5 MA
The bill Of the Gas Company was referred to the
Committee on Accounts
The petition Of A. GETTY &. Co. prayine to be
refunded portion Of their tax paid on articles not
liable to taxation by the city, was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
| The reports Of the Captain Of the Police, CITY
sheriff and Harbor Master, were received as infor-
nation. N
The report Of the City Engineer, relative to plank
or shell roads on Meeting street, was received as
informa +ion. i9@
The bonds Of several city officers were received
and accepted. 5.i |.
The petition Of CHAs. E. Moma, to be relieved
from certain taxes, was, on motion Of Alderman
| HONOUR, Chairman Of the Committee Of Retrench