The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-16


of the size and Importance Of Charleston that are
under a better or more perfect municipal govern
ment. Sinoe the close Of the WEI, both before and
after the organization Of the civil government, We
have had fewer rows, or. disturbances OF any de-
scription than the majority of the Southern cities.
Although the impoverished condition Of the
treasury has prevented the poEcc force from being
increased to the same size tiat vas employed be-
fore the war; yet the present small body, number
ing only 150 men, have been found fully capable to
preserve order in the city. The men are under
admirable control, and their duties are performed
with strict regard to the rules of the Office copies
of which are given to each private on his becom-
ing connected with the force. Some Of the princi-
pal rules laid down are, that the policeman shall
not use his baton, or abuse any prisoner, except
in seB-defence. For the instruction Of those par
lies who may have formed different opinion re-
garding the rules and regulations, We publish the
following sections:
No. 118.-.Any member must not use his baton
except in thu most urgent case of self defence"
No. S3.-"Apy member OF the Department who
shall wifulif maltreat or use unnecessary violence
towards prisoner or citizen, shall, on complaint
being made. and the fact established by compe-
tent testimony, be Immediately discharged from
Office"
Every care is taken by the officers to see that
The men are what they claim to be-, guardians of
the peace and any conduct that woad tend to ncite
disturbance is severely punished.
The en:ieate cordia!e now existing between the
civil 90, military authorities is proof that should
occasion require, they viii act in concert and not
be antagonstic, but in the present quiet condition
of the city there is no danger Of any disturbance
that cannot be quelled by the force employed for
that duty.
New HOSE Rnnr.-We 1. 6ehe pleasure yester-
day Of inspecting new hose reel, ordered and
made in this city for The Marion Fire Engine Com
pany. This Company was authorized by the City
Council to procure hose reel, and we're advised to
purchase one at the North; but they wisely con-
cluded that it was best to encourage home manu-
facturers, and gave tho contract to Mr.. HENRY
sTENKEN, machinist, ct No. 28o Meeting street,
near Spring, and the result has proved that their
Judgment was correct. Mr.. STENKEN has labored
faithfully ut his contract, and has produced reel
that will bear comparison with any that has been
brought from the North. Tie entire cost has
been about $3.50, which g $50 cheaper than those
imported; and, with the exception Of the two bells
the entire work was done in this city, and at Mr.
SIS Workshop.
The reel is light and well-balanced, and the
closest scrutiny fails to find any defective points
It is painted red and gilt and on each side bears
the name Of the company, while the tool-box, II
the rear, las the motto 'We'll Try inscribed OF
it in gilt letters. The carving on the pole and tht
ornamental brass work Immediately attracts atten
ton by their neatness, and the tout ensemble WI
not fail to convince the beholder that the Marion
have obtained reel that will match with their en-
CINE and he an ornament to the Department.
With the exception OF the two bells, which were
procured from the North, tho entire reel was man
ufactured in this ci y, and is an ample proof tha
Charleston mechanics are capable cf producing a:
fine work as their sharper and more practlcet
brethren Of other cities. The reel is furnished
with two fine bells and three lanterns, and is il
every respect complete and perfect, and we con
eratulate the Swamp Fox Company uron their &C
QUESTION.
,DrsrR1or CouBr-JUDaE LOGAN presidlng.-Ih'
following cases were tried and the vefdcts render
n -Beniamin Palmer and John Mitchell. ndlct