The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-01-14

rights ana privileges OF tho street railway will
DO discussed and their charter clearly dofn,d
lhs decision will be the governing rule for Jehu
"a every CLASS, ana IL the only way to nip th,
present 'n-ieehng IN the bud, and restore amicabl
! relations. ~"
NEW SENATORIAL largo audience was col
lcctod in Trinity Church last night, to attend In,
mlnistrations of a Quakercss. Tho fact had bcc,
protty generally promulgated from the different
pupies during tho morning, and long before the
honr announced every scat was occupied, and
numbers wero standing in tho rear female
speakor is Tard acis in this locality and accord
lngly proved groat attraction.
About twenty years ago Quakeress held forth
IN tho samo church; and still later, discourses
were delivered in the old Quaker Chapel in King
street, which eas burned in tho great fro of 1861
| oh the former occasion, whilc tho preacher. ss
was waiting to be moved by the spirit. gentleman
from tho rural parts Disconnected her by starting
| hymn, as was the custom of Methodism in those
| days but he was completely taken down, and his
| song ceased, whom sho slowly arose and erayelv
| said: " The mighty God the Lord hath spoken
let all the earth keep saeuce." And si.encc was
| rehgiously kept until the fair ~ speaker COM
| mencel her discourse.
Ihe present oratress, Mrs. SYB1L JONES, is o ma
tive OF Maire. Tho party, consisting of herself
wv AAASSoo
MENDENHALL, from Greensboro, N. c.. ore stoppnr
at the Charleston Hotel. Aside from her pcc,,lior
head dress, there is nothing to denote hcr sect.
and the old 'drab" theory is therefore exploded.
Mrs JONES wore <smob cap Of ancient appear
ancc and though its dimensions are huge it is not
an ugly ornament. Her discourse was not based
on any text, but was general appeal to her
hearers, in which she exhibited the advantages OF
Christianity, and exhorted al unbeloyers to re-
pent while it was yet time. She was listened to
with marked attention, and hor voice being rerv
clear and distinct, was heard throughout the
building. II her stay is heightened she will prob
ably give our citizens another opportunity to at
tend her lectures 1.E
HAMPSTEAD MALL-Although Charleston has
the age on most Of her sister cities, vet in one
respect they are far ahead Of her. Fow of them
are devoid Of breathing space whore the citizons
can walk and enjoy the fresh air swoetcned by the
shady trees that are one Of the concomitants OF
these parks. White Point Garden or the Battery
and the City Hall Park (the latter miserable bur
iesque) we're for long time the ouy public walks
that we could boast OF. Subsequently,. when tl,c
pressure became too strong for resistance, Hamp-
stead Mall and Aiken's Square were created; but
the benefit arising from them was enjoyed only by
the persons living in that locality Tho north
eastern section OF the city has beon thickly set
tied, and these parks are no doubt appreciated by
the nelghborlng residents, especially when they
were in their prime. Aiken's Square and that in
front OF the Second Presbyterian Church are both
quite small, and OF not much use except as an
ornament to the city. They do not either abridce
che distance or afford any short cuts and are con
sequantly, frequented by few persons. Hampstead
Mall, on the contrary, has area Of some three
or four acres. and when fenced in and furnished
with benches was quite pleasant walk, and ad-
nrabiy adapted for lovers retreat. The war
andit bighting influences destroyed it's serenity,
and being used as 8 camping ground for the
troops, and subsequently as common pasture for
cattle, the grass withered and was trampled into
the ground, while the trees were dcnuded Of their
bark, and at present the Mall is o bright example
OF the results Of war, neglect and disusc It's
location is very favorable and the streets that sur
round it arc built up with fine houses, the owners
of which were no doubt prompted to improve their
property when they the city authorities de-
sirous of reclaiming the sandy waste that former
ly occupied this site and transforming it into q 4
Park. great incentive to private Improvement
is the action Of the authorities, and any steps that
they take viii be initiated and acted upon by prii-
vate parties and the result will be city worthy Of
aChareeten;an'e pride.
At present the Mall s4in miserable condition;
the fence is destroyed, and the grounds open to
the depreciation of every one, America and Co
lumbus strects cross it at right ang1cs and it is
now mall only in name; few persons visit it, and
what WIS once the oasis of that section, has de-
generated into desolate waste, useless as plea
sure ground, and a burlesque on it's name AS a
community wo have lived SO long without parks
that the want is not fet and tho few We do possess
suffer from neglect. The grand project Of cstab-
hshlng central park, or Patais Royal, in the
burnt district, has apparently been abandoned
and little interest is now manifested in the sub
ject The Battery is in dilapidated condition
and although the workmenare busy removing the
swarlke distractions it will be long before it pre-
sonts it's former appearance.
1t is true that the financial embarrassment,
consequent on the result of the war; was an effec-
tual impedimcnt to any improyeaEent; but any
effort made to develop and add to tho beauty of
the city is o strong incentive for emulation; and
viii result in The growth, development, and en-
hanced appearance Of our battered and ruined
town. Hampstead Mall is tho largest public square
wo have, and should certainly be rescued from the
oblivion into which it is rapidly sinking. Aneat
and substantial fence would not require an extern
sive ontlay, and would protect the property from
decay. Charleston Neck has long been part Of the
city and improvements ehectes therewiu rebound
to the advantage Of citizens generally, and be
hailed with delight by the Hampsteadites, who Will
thankfully appreciate the attention.
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TEMPORARY REMovAL,-Our readers will observe,
by the advertisement Of Messrs J. r. READ & Co.,
that thoy have removed their Cloak Department to
the rear Of Mr.. G. q. JoHNsoN's hat store No. 269
King street, opposite Hasel, where they will wait
on their friends and customers until the compile
tion Of their new cloak and shawl room.
MAasDEN's~ PEcroRAn BALM cures Whooping
Cough.
DOWIE 4 NOISE. Agents.
GOODRICH, WINEMAN B CO., Agents.
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