The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-07

celVed, ls IN many cases as hard as rock. Thi
:, is first ground to fine powder by powerful mil
then treated with sulphuric acid and ammonia
, after which it is again ground to dust, and the
packed in bags and barrels preparatory to use
When we state that over half million OF bags AM
barrels are turned out annually by the establish
ments around our city, some idea may be forme,
OF the extent Of ths immense business
At this season Of the year the successful farme
always prepares his land for early and large CROP
by liberal application Of stimulating manurcs
There is none perhaps that is of creator efhcac,
than the ammoniating fertilizer, and all who have
any desire to improve their lands would act wisel,
i'll purchasing q supply. Messrs. RAvENEL 4
MACBETH, corner of East Bay and Exchange
streets, the agents for this fertilizer and let
ters or orders addressed to thom will be spcodil,
attended to. .a0E
OUR FREMEN GuEs1s.-Early yesterday morn
ing the disastrous tidings were received of the
burning Of the Andalusia, and the loss Of bott
boat and cargo. Aside from the mournful intclli
gence of the loss Of valued lives the object Of the
mission was frustrated by the destruction of the
hose reel intended as present to the Indopender!
FIRE Company of Columbia. Although this nisha,
is irreparable for the present, it was not suffered
to Interfere with the proposed programme and the
guests were treated with the same courtesy and
attention that would have been offered them under
mere fortunate circumstances
At liz A. NJ. the Committee met at tho corner Of
Wentworth anS Meeting streets, and arranged the
disposition of the day. at IL NJ tho carriages we're
driven in front of the Charleston Hotel and the
Committee, with their guests wore Zen to the
City Hall, where they were severally introduced to
The Mayor. Several of the Presidents Of the differ
ent Fire Companies were present, and unitSl with
| the Committee in rendering welcome to thor
visitors. The reception took place in tho Mnyor's
Office, and as the guests entered tho room they
we're each introduced to tho Mayor by Mr.. Ma
THAN. When this ceremony was performed and
the guests had seated themselves, the Mayor vel
coined tnem in ashort but cordial speech, express
| ing his sympathy with their calling and mission.
and regret that tho result was frustrated # He
said: ,s5. ,ts Sl.. HI. 81 b. .
| Gentlemen: I welcome ycu with pleasure to the
city Of Charleston; and although regret the sad
occurrence that has prevented You from making
has not been of such nature as to interrupt the
hospiable festivities in Which it is our pleasure to
| indulge on this rare occasion. 81 n. e
Mr.. WILSON, tho President Of the New York Fire
Association, in response said rs: * -'Ho
In behalf of the New York Volunteer Firemen,s
Association thank. you worry much for the cordial
reception, so much beyond our expectations which
you have accorded US. We are but d few simple
Columbia to show them q little attention in testi-
mony OF our :admIn6on and brotherly love. We
had however, higher q and nobler object than tho
tend to them and to you the right handsof fellow
ship and fratenal regard. hope that in the future
tial evidence Of our love from our brother fremen
and fellow-country than If our present. .inten
ton had been carried out Allow % me-, agan, INTO to
tender yon our insufficient but sincere thanks for
the grateful welcome which we have received. H.,
The company then adjourned to the Council
Chamber and examined the different paintings and
decorations, but tray with goblets soon drew
their intention to spiritual subjects, and the pop.
ping Of champagne onrls almost drowned the
sound of Tho opening toass. Ii. was was,
gi7en by the Mayor, who offered as his sonfi-
ment; .!& '.s.stF. -sl Al -: ..Es sJs.s 4
.teFiremen-whether from North OF South:-.:still-
Firemen." s1l 80 H., - -.
Mr. TuPpER, President Of the vigilant in re-
sponse said that, as of the Oldest fremen pres
ent; he could with propriety answer and reiterate
the Mayors toast with the additional words-eand
always gentlemen" & .- & N
Mr. PATTERSON gsve.ISl FSss " KS: iii.
e.The present bonds OF union between the North
and south-Tmray they never be disunited."@@
MIR. DURFEA gave. .2 tE-5$s5 as.S II III 4
,tost4hA fsegsEetsgy e1 the Neg York
Mr.. WnIaHT thanked the Charleston fremen for
the grateful manner Of their reception and The
kind treatment they had met with, and assured
them OF q good report at their Northern homes; .
Mr.. H1LToN called on the representative OF tho
New York press, Mr.. ,EvEaEr1, who thanked him
for the compliment, and hoped that the bonds now
uniting New York. Charleston and CoIunabiia;;
would never be severed. z, :s7 .s@sj.s p
Mr:DURYEA proposed, as o closing sentiment
The. unity of the fi1,en,en OF .Anserica-A new.
feature in. anew country which has established a
bond OF brotherhood never to be again broken
On leaving the Council Chamber the visitors
proceeded to the residence Of Mr.. NJ. e. NATHAN,
the Chief Of the Charleston, Fire Department,
where generous collation. had been prepared, und
the morning hours passed quickly away in the
pleasing occupation known among the ancients as
''the feast Of reason and the flow Of soul y, ..s
As daylight gan TO wane, and the evening
shades appeared, the gallant fremen and their
| friends gathered in one Of the parlors Of the
Charleston Hotel, where pleasant social converse
beguiled the hours till dinuer was announced,
| when the assembled company marched to the ele-
CANT dining hall on the first hoor to the music Of
Mr.. MUIIERs powerful band, which discoursed
vigorously during the entire evening.
We had heard that the extras destined for this
dinner had been purchased at New York, and gone
down in the unfortunate d..dalussn, and we were
prepared therefore to see an ordinary BANQUET
habit Of setting before their guests (not SO very
ordinary either, those Of Us know who have cul-
tivated the acquaintance ofthe charleston cuisne)
but we were disappointed; the dinner was by no
means of an ordinary character. 5z45.s5.iT
| The bill OF fare was in every respect ell that
could have been wished, in substantials and deli
cacies, in fish, flesh and fowl in boiled roast
entrees and game,--in ice cream and all the other
etceterns in the useful and the ornamental The
pyramids were grand, and the engines: hose car
riage. and frcmen, all made Of confectionery; did
credit to the cunning artifcer who devised them.
The wines were excellent, as indeed they always
are at the Charleston; and the company did ample
| Justice to meat and drink. sF$ ~ 1 ssss,l
| After this part Of the performance mad been
! concluded, ths Chairman of the evening sR,SS.
DURKEA, great fir eman, arose, and, with appro-
pirate PREDATORY remarks, offered the first regular
toast: s, 81 81
saThe Volunteer Firemen's Association OF New
| !ork-Ihe uHe exponents OF the spirit OF the
American Fireman, and our guests their Commit
tee, body Of gentlemen who well represent and
sustain the spirit and character Of Firemen.n
! Replied to by Mr.. wnsoN, Of New :York, who ex-
PRESSED the thanks Of himself and colleagues fol
the handsome and cordial manner IN which they
\ had been received and entertained by xthei,
Charleston friends Hesaid that, although an in.
scrutable Providence had prevente their carrying
\ out the intention OF their visit, yet the desrue
ton Of the Andatlsia, after all, could affect them
/ bat ltSssle. The memory Of this visit would still
live, and could never pass into oblivion; and tha.
4 this episode would ever be remembered as among