The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-06

ARRIVAL OF THE VISITING F1RE1lEN.-The re
ception Of the delegation Of New York Fireme1
who have visited our city en- route to Columbia
took place yesterday at the Northeastern Rail
road. The delegation are members Of the old Vol
untcer Fire Association of New York. and POSSESS
all that genuine enthusiasm for. their calling
that induced them to extend helping hand tt
brother frenen, and to travel to the Sunny SoutE
with an offering of peace and good will. Tho fol
lowing gentlemen wore appointed the visiting
committee by the New York Firemans Association
and arrived in this city by the Northeastern Rail
road at IL NJ. yesterday.
Mr. Henry Wilson, President Of the New York
Fire Association, Mr.. Robert Wright, Secretary OF
the New York Fire Association, Mr.. John ".
Downing. MIR. Fred. A. Ridabock, MIR. VIM. Lamb,
Mr. Lewis L. Parker, Mr.. j. F. Burns, hIr Abra-
ham Chairman, Mr.. Tobias Lawrence, Mr.. John W.
Underhill, Mr: Jonas L. Coe, MIR. Peter y Everett,
MIR. Thos. G. Burns, and Mr., Joseph W. Lamb.
They were met at the depot by Chief M. H. Ma
THAN, R. S. DURYEA, Chairman of the Board, S.
Y. UPPER, President Of the Vigilant, and JOSEPH
HILTON, President Of the Hook and Ladder Com
pany. These gentlemen had been appointed the
the hospitalities of the Charleston Fire Depart
ment. MIR. NATHAN, in his capacity Of Chief, cor
daily welcomed the guests to the Palmetto State,
and extended the right hand of fellowship promis-
ing them warm and hearty freman's greeting.
He said: Gas the representative of the Fire De-
partment Of the city Of Charleston, it becomes my
pleasant duty to welcome you to our midst. The
manifestation of your honored Association towards
their unfortunate brethren in distant city bears
upon it's face philanthropy and good will. 1t is the
forerunnor of peace and concord, and will form,
trust lasting link, that will unite the two Sec
tions Of the country in bonds more enduring than
those broken by the war. The noble mission
which brings you to the soil Of South Carolina will
ever be remembered by her people, and recollec-
tions of this friendly visit will be gratefully cher
shed by the Fremen. Again, gentlemen, let me
welcome you to our city, and tender you in the
name Of the Charleston Fire Department cordial,
sincere and hearty greeting"
Mr. WILSON, Of the visiting delegation, in re-
sponse to the speech of MIR. NATHAN, said:
SIR: II sincerely thank you for the hearty well
come which you have given US. In our mission We
have come to aid and to extend the hand of fellow
ship to you, and We trust that while remaining in
your State our conduct will be such as to meet
with your commendation.'
Carriages were in waiting, and the committee,
with their guests, were taken to the Charleston
Hcte, stopping however, on the route at the house
OF s. Y. UPPER, Esq, where the fatgues Of the
journey were forgotten in the discussion Of sundry
vinous fluids furnished by the host. On arriving
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collation. furnished by the committee.
While around the festive board MIR. NATHAN was
taken completely by surprise Oh being presented
with a fremans hat OF the latest finish, by MIR.
WILSON, of New York. This gift was so uneEpect-
ed that the recipient could only thank the donors
for the munifcence which was displayed 80 lheral-
ly by them, and assert that the hat should always
be worn with pride and cherished as mernepto
Of the occasion. The hat is Of the usual pattern
but heavily ribbed, and made in substantial man
ner. It is painted white, and the shield at the
and the words M. q. N, Chief Engineer. a sill
yer plate is sfixed to the rim with the inscriptions
PRESENTED TO
NJ. n. NATHAN,
BYTHE NEW YORK FREiAN's ASSOCIATION,
MARCH, 1867.
During the afternoon the guests were escorted
over the city by different gentlemen connected
with the Fire Department, and shown several
points of interest.
The programme for to-day will be as follows:
At u NJ. the visitors will call upon the Mayor, and
be rendered the hcspitabties of the city. At half
past P NJ, or at the arrival Of the steamer, one
officer and 6remen from each company will repair
to the wharf, and escort the Hose Reel to the South
Carolina Railroad Depot, and place it upon the
At P NJ. supper will be furnished at the Charles
ton Hotel, and the visitors, the Mayor, City Coun-
Gil, Board Of Firemasters, and the Committee Of
Arrangements, will meet around the festive board.
This visit will be productive Of much good, as it
will tend to close wounds already healing, and is
sure sign that there are sympathetic hearts at the
North that can feel for the distress and suffering
Of other sections The visitors will have no cause
to complain Of Charleston, for they carry tails
man with them that ensures cordial reception
wherever they may 60, and the dremen of Charles
ton will not be remiss in paying their guests those
that they deserve.
CHARLESTON BOARD OF TRADE.-Ths regular
monthly meeting Of the Board was held yesterday
evening at the Charleston Hotel Club Room.
The minutes of the preyious meeting were read