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


RAILROAD DErENT1oN.-We learn that
the detention of the mail train on the Will
mington and Weldon Railroad yesterday
was due to the burning Of the track in
three places about twelve miles from the
city. From three to five hundred cords OF
wood, belonging to the company, piled
along side the road, were ignited during
the night, and the fire communicated to the
track. 1t is feared that the work was not
the result of accident, but we have not
heard of suspicion pointing to any particu-
lar individuals. The same night the out
ward bound train escaped total destruction
by one of those remarkable providences,
that so often direct the fate of men. An
entire rail had been removed from the
track Just beyond Smiths creek bridge,
and the engine and whole train passed over
the gap without displacing the wheels Of
any Of the cars. Upon examination the
rail was found thrown to one side and all
the spikes removed.
These occurrences indicate that there are
evil disposed persons along the road who
will not stop at anything in venting their
spite. It is said the inability of the COM
pany to settle claims for wood, &C., prompt
" has caused considerable ill-teeling, and a
desire. for revenge. The villains who
would thus murder train full Of ire
sponsible parties to crafty their evil pas
sions against individuals, should remember
that such crimes cannot long go unpunish-
ed, and that instead of advancing their own
ends, they lessen their chances Of speedy
payments by crippling the finances Of their
debtors. We have no doubt every effort
will be made to discover the perpetrators
of these deeds, and bring them to justice.
Wilmington Dispatch.
FIRE PARADE-The four fire compa-
MES of this city were out with their engines
yesterday afternoon, on Market street, Tor
their usual monthly practice. Several
trials of skill were had between the differ
ent companies, and the result told we'll, not
only for the strength and capacity Of the
engines, and the good manner in which
they we're handled, but also for the general
efficiency of that branch of the Fire De.
partment. These four engines are all un.
der the charge Of colored companies, yet
their efficiency is trul ly commendable. The
different organizations seem as thorough
and complete as we have ever known then
to be in the palmiest Of the days Of yore
and, in case of visitation from fire, oul
citizens need be under no apprehension o+
the want of exertion in that quarter. W.
regret very much that a shower bath
gratis, from a bursted hose, compelled u!
to beat hasty retreat before the final tria
of skill between the different companies.
Wilmington Journal.
FIRE AT T1MoNsy1LLE, S. C-W'
learn from the Mail Agent on the vii
mincton and Manchester railroad, that {
fire occurred at Timonsville, on last Sunda,
night, which destroyed three storehouse
and contents, the property Of Messrs. Nc
Kethan, Bristew and Coney. The partie
had Just received into their stores thei
Spring stocks Of goods, all Of which wer
consumed. The loss is quite heavy. "
have received no further particulars.-lb BID
ATTEMPTED RoBBERY-We learn tha
!: on Friday night last, the office of Messrs
Sweet & Dutton, near Fosters wharf, wa
!. entered by some person unknown. with th'
evident intent to pick up anything gu
! friends might have "left lying aroun'
J loose" Fortunately, however, they wer
frightened off before they succeeded il
/ making their purpose good. They got i
by taking out a large pane of glass, but, a a
we have said, got only their trouble fo
; their pains.-Ne'ebern jour. Of Commerce
) Bishop Atkinson preached in the coul
. house in Washington, on Sunday befor
. last, and confirmed seven persons. H
8 preached to the colored people in tie sam
place on Monday evening last, giving then
t says the Index, s'much wholesome advice
. for which they desire us to extend hi
B their thanks"