The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-05
Fma wn1s.-rhe activity displayed by the


laborers in removing the dirt and mud from tn
Han-holes Of tho Tidal Drains, has excited SOFA.
emolatlon among the authorities, and the Fire Do
Partment, with praisoworthy yea, have determined
| to go tho whole hog, and have commenced opera
tions on the Fire Wells These wells, some two
Hundred in number, are scattered throughout the
cit', and have an average depth of seventeen tc
twenty feet. They were dug many years ago, bo.
fore tidal dl aims were dreamed Of but not suf
fered to decay on that account-their efficacy ha.
boon too often tested, and theft proximity to =
| fire has frequently prevented its spreading. When
first dug, they were carefully arched over and
brickod up, and it WAS supposed that no further
attention would be necessary; but, in process OF
time, the mud and sand choked tho spring, and
the flow OF water became somewhat retarded In
order to remedy This evil and re5tore the wells to
their former condition. tina Department dctermin-
cd to have them cleaned, and tho laborers have
been busily employed, for the past month, in re-
moving the water by means of double pump;
when this is effected, man descends armed with
. spade, and the supcrduous dirt and sand is
brought up in a bucket. In some places from fifty
to sixty bucket loads have been drawn up before
tho well is CO isidered FREQ from impediment. The
time employed IN cleansing these wells varies; but
from one to two is generally days work. The
absence Of wator works in city has always been
we still possess arc not suffered to bo Lost from
neglect, but that every effort is being made to
place the city in state Of security, should it be
our misfortune to be again afflicted with another
large fire. Aks
SCALES AND GUANo.-We invite attention to the
advertisement in another column Of Mr.. J. N. ROB
SON. No. 62 East Bay. he offers for sale SHALEn's
celebrated family scales, which ara admirably
a6a pte forb hons
half ounce to Is pounds. He has also largo as
sortment Of fertilizers, among them tho Farmers
Plaster, or Gypsum. Planters in want Of manures
would act wisely by giving him q call.
5 SALE OF A VALUABLE BAKERY.-With other pro-
perty, which will be sold to-day by Messrs. SMITH
Il McGu11vrAY, we observe tho lot and brick
building at No. lis Church street, well known as
an old and profitable stand for baking, and hav-
ing upon it every convenience for Immediately
carrying on this business if the purchaser should
so desire. To any person disposed to invest, es-
pecialy in trade 80 lucrative baking, we really
than suggesting the purchase Of this valuable pro-
porty.
SELLING oFF REGARDLESS OF CosT.-Mr. RosEN-
DALE has removed his stock OF ready-mado cloth
ing from the store formerly occupied by him. to
No. s14 King, corner Of King and Society streets,
directly opposite the Merchants Hotel:
The goods will be sold at great sacrifice, re-
gardless Of cost, and persons wishing to treat
themselves to nice new suit OF clothing viii find
it to their advantage to give him early cali.
This is no hu1nbug, as he rented the stere for
ten days only to close out the remainder OF his
goods previous to leaving tho city.
Remember No. 914 King, corner Of King and So
ciety streets. 81
THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HoARsENEss.-An suf
fering from Irritation Of tho Throat and Hoarse-
ness, will be agreeatly surprised at the almost i'm
mediate relief afforded by the use OF 'BRowN's
BnoNcnAL TnocHEs." The domulcent ingredients
allay pulmonary irritation and, after public speak
ing singing, when the throat is wearied and
weakened by too much exercise, their use will give
renewed strength to the vocal organs.
NATIVE PEARL VERSUS Observation-Disclosures
ware is poor substitute for Natures Let those
who 30 beieve use tho sozoDosT, which, if daily
applied will prevent all necessity for false teeth by
keeping the real ones sound and healthy.
February tus2
MAasDEs's PEcroRAL BALM for Whooping Cough.
DOWIE 4 NOISE, Agents.
GOODRICH, WNENAN 4 CO.. Agents.