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

ception Of the delegation Of New York Firome
who have visited our city en- route to Columbi,
took place yesterday ut the Northeastern. Rs;
road The delegation are members Of the old yo
unteer Fire Association Of New York, and posses
all that genuine enthusiasm for their callin
that induced them to extend helping hand t
brother fremen, and to travel to the Sunny Sout]
with an Offering of peace and good will. The fol
loving gentlemen were appointed the yisitin,
committee by the New York Fireman's Association
and arrived in this city by the Northeastern Rail
road at IL NJ. yesterday:
M Mr. henry Wilson, President Of the New Yorl
tIlre tlre Association, Mr.. Robert Wight, Secretary O
Sne me,, New York Fire Association: Nj. John W
Downing; Mr.. Fred. A. Ridabock, Mr.. VIM. Lamb
Mr. Lewis L. Parker, Mr.. ]. F. Burns, Mr. Abra
ham Chairman, Mr.. Tobias Lawrence, Mr.. John "
Sqn SHndeThi Mr. Jonas L Coe, MI Peter Y Everett
hr. inos. Z. Burns and Mr. Joseph W. Lamb.
They were met at the depot by Chief ID. H. NA
THAN, r. s. DuRYEA, Chairman Of the Board, S
I. IuPPER, President Of the Vigilant, and JOSEPH
HILTON, President Of the Hook and Ladder Com.
pany. These gentlemen had been appointed the
committee of reception to tender to tho visitors
the hospltahties OF tho Charleston Fire Depart
ment. Mr. 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 frenan's greeting.
He said GAS the representative of the Fire De-
Partment of the city of Charleston it becomes nv
| 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 nnd good will It is tho
forerunner Of peace and concord, and will form. T
| trust lasting link, that will unite the two sec
| tlons OF the CO. ry in bonds more enduring than
| those broken the war The noble mission
which brings yo to the soil of South Carolina will
ever be remembered by her people, and recollec-
tons OF this friendly visit will be gratefully cher
lshed by the Firemen. Again, gentlemen let me
welcome you to our city, and tender you in the
name of the Charleston Fire Department. a cordial
sincere and hearty greeting"
mr.. WILSON, Of the visiting delegation, in re-
sponse to the speech of Mr.. NATHAN, said
s1R Il sincerely thank you for the hearty vel
come which you have given us. In our mission va
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 rs to meet
with your commendation."
Carriages were in waiting and the connn,itte,
with their guests were taken to tho Charleston
Hctel, stopping however, tho route at the house
OF s. 7. UPPER, Esq, where the fatigues Of tho
Journey were forgotten in the discussion Of sundry
vlnous fluids furnished by the host. On arriving
ut the Hotel the visitors invited to partake Of
a collation. furnished by the committee,
While around the festive board Mr. NArHAN was
taken completely by surprise on being presented
with frcman's hat Of the latest finish. by Mr..
WILSON, ofNew York. This gift was so u,expect-
ed that the recipient could only thank the donors
Tor the munihcence which was displayed so lireral
~ by them, and assert that the hat should always
be worn with pride and cheri lied as o memeptt
OF the occasion The hat is of the usual pattern
but heavily ribbed, and made in substantial man
ycr Sv4&
front bears the representation of hand engine
and the words NJ. q. n, Chief Engineer sill
yer plate is affixed to the rim with the inscription
PRESENTED TO
NJ. q. NATHAN
BY TIE NEW YORK FIREMAN's ASSOCIATION,
MARCH, 1857.
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 MS follows !:
AT 12 NJ. the visitors will can upon the Mayor and
be rendered the hospitalities Of the city At half
past f. NJ, or ut the arrival Of the steamer, one
officer and fremen from each company will repair
to the wharf, and escort the Hose Reel to the South
Carolina Railroad Depot and place it upon the car
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, rs it
will tend to close wounds already healing, and is a
sure sign that there sympathetic hearts ut 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 co. i'd the fremen Of Charles
ton will not be remiss in paying their guests those
attentions that they deserve.
CHARLESTON BOARD OF TRADE.-The regular
monthly meeting Of the Board was held yesterday
evening at the Charleston Hotel Club Room.
The minutes Of the previous meeting were read
and approved.
The following gentlemen were proposed for
membership, and the rules, having upon motion
been suspended, they were unanimously elected:
P. Wineman, Geo. Dowie. VIM. G. Whilden, J.
M. Eason, s. G. Cou.-tenny, D. L. Mckay, B. M.
Heriot, J: L: Tobias ". J. Middleton, J. g. MI.
nor oNa?i 4 Fl stenmyec 81 .3.ni D E9stoa Hqnoq5
Childs, Of Columbia, and G. T. Dunham.
Mr.. BRUINS, from the Committee appointed OF
the last meeting to take into consideration the
propriety and mode Of celebrating the first ami
versary, reported that they have considered the
| objects contemplated by the resolution under
which they were appointed and would recommend
tie adoption of the following resolutions:
1st. That banquet worthy Of this Board, and
suitable to the occasion Of its anniversary be pre-
pared, and that a committee Of seven be appointed
to make all necessary arrangements.
q That the same Committee superintend the
polls for the election of officers for the ensuing
year.
The Chair appointed the following gentlemen OF
this Committee:
R. s. Bruins, A. simonds, a. Bischof, D. F.
Fleming, A q. Hayden John F. O'Nsill, and L. D
Mowry.
Mr.. MARSHALL offered the following resolution
which, on motion, wss adopted:
Resozued, That the Committee on Reading Room
and Hall be requested to inquire and report at thu
next regular meeting suitable place for reading
room for the use Of the members Of this Board.
Mr. HASTE, the President, in connection Will
the foregoing resolution stated that he had lonl
contemplated the establishment Of n. -cantil
Library in this city.
Mr.. DELEoN said that at the last meeting Of tn
Board complaints had been made against the So
e 1>--A. - having recently seen the Presi
dent OF that road he received the following 1to,.
pertinent to this subject; and he moved that thi
paper be referred to the same Committee (on II
land Transportation) to which the papers had bee
referred for consideration at the previous meeting
Freight Cotton from Chester to Charleston pe
Charlotte Railroad. 90 miles, receives .S2 90 o.
South Carolina RR., 1855 miles, receives. 90 ,s4
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