The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-05-09

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Dscsator, for files Of late papers.
The rattle of the Prussian Needle Gun, will come
OF at the Segar stand. Mills House. Saturday
neg, ct 8 O'clock ?. u. rscc:>cc!.::. ths2
STORAGE OF PETRoLEu,1- attention Of our
readers, and especially Of the members Of the
City Council, is called to o communication in to-
days paper under the above head. PHI
TIE STATE UNION CONVENTION, So-oAL1ED. The
Convention Of colored men, held on Tuesday night
at the Military Hall, adjourned yesterday to the
African Methodist Church (Rev. Mr.. CA1N's), in
Calhoun street. Beyond appointing fer COM
nittees to draft plat orm, and for other purposes
tending toward permanent organization, no
business was done. This Convention was called
by the Union Republican party Of the oolored men.
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only six Districts, ont Of the thirty in the State
represented, and only about fifty delegates pres
sent. The officers were appointed on Tuesday
night, and are all coored, with two minor exccp-
lions showing plainly that the delegates have
snubbed: their white copatriots, and have no
abiding faith in their sudden conversion to Union
ism. The colorod delegates evinco disposition
to paddlo their own canoe, without white assist
ance, and the few whites who have insinuatet7
themselves into the association are evidently
looked upon with distrust. as in nany instances
their antecedents are not free from the taint OF
secession.
). EQUITABLE LFE.-The year Of 1856 6says the Ilsur
once Aon.tor, was rem arkabe one for this Com
pany; it's simple increase over the year preceding
equals in amount the entire business Of several or
dinary life companies It insured in 1866 no less
thnn 7245 persons, pledging itself to pay to their
l:eirs sso ,450 and received s17o4s79 for pre-
1niuns and an income of 81: :so7 2s6, exclusive Of
deferred semi-annual and quarterly premiums and
accrued interest," which swoll its income to nearly
s210O,00o, It accordingly exhibits gain over the
totas under the headings of 1866 of 1858 pol
1cles, (more than doubling the numbor) Of s16,-
45S,55O N sum insured, OF nearly IS per cont of
S5O3, ,796 IN premium receipts, and an addition OF
42S 1902 to total assets, 46 per cent which now
sum up to more than three million dollars cxcecd-
ing those OF any other all cash company, except
one in the United States. OF New York con1pa
MES, it will be perceived that as to amount in
sured IN 1866, it ranges next to the Mutual Life
and 1t claims that its policies are, OH the average
larger in amount than those of any other insurance
company. On the first Of February lnst it paid
dividend Of profits exceedingly satisfactory To all
concerned, amounting to moro than half 1. million
dollars. F3
\ TH HDERN1coN.-AAo Eyo9,s grand Panorama
OF Irish scenery, enlivened by genuine Irish Wit,
attracted an overwhelming audience last night
The Han was de:sely crowded, many Of the spec
tators being natives of the Emerald Isle who re-
cognized at glance the different scenes portrayed.
We have seldom seen more happy combination
OF the panorama and tile drama
Among the many interesting scenes rendered
; famous by song and story. We have the stGiant's
Causeway," ard the very identical spot pointed out
where Mrs. Fin MeCule, s'once upon . time" was
stirring kettle full of rocks over fire, and when
asked by Fingal, the great Scotch giant what she
was doing, she said she was cooking broth for her
baby. do you give him such broth 2" says he
sYes, indeed, replied Mrs. F., "and hard find it.
to get enough of it for him. esOh,n saws F,ncal
III that's the case, believe III 60 back home,
>NoF'
to get of so easily. Professor MAO EvoY gives all
the particulars Of this interesting historical occur
renee. ;. .s.s ;}g i.' IL 5-s E5s.sss5as..s :.
s The success of the exhibition has induced the
proprietor to continue his stay, and the Charles
ton public will have an opportunity to indulge in
hearty laugh on Friday and Saturday nights, the
HaH being engaged tonight for the Odd Fellows
concert :is
The 'tGiant's Causeway" is shown true to the
life. 8T t=
AN-Ei BLACKBERRY. There =is, perhaps, none Of
the numerous street cries to be heard in this city
that atract the attention sooner than the ehfill
sound announcing that blackberries are for sale
The venders are, usually, women who procure
their sto I in trade from the neighboring islaIiGs
and their unearthlyy yels h. eard in al parts Of
the city, often arousng the late sleeper whose ear
is startled by the prolonged cry used by the sable
merchants. These women are an untiring class,
pursuing their weary tramp for hours, enlivened
only BY the rapidly. with which they send forth
their musical notice to the public. The sun and
heat offer no impediments to their pr >gress, and
the dew disappears from the berries and they be-
come almost half cooked; before the wearied car
r1er consents to rest at some quiet shady corner
where her voice still be heard at intervals, in
the same doleful strains. ..y ssss, 5;4+
There are few fruits more luscious than the
blackberry and none equal to those that are raised
near the city. These grow, principally, on a low
vine like the strawberry, and are much larger and
more juicy than the high bush, berry found
IN the mp country. During the war when James
Island was 1eased BY the .soldiery, blackberries
were an important article Of diet, and were hunted
for assiduously. Many persons who were once
tempo rary Of that blessed isle win re-
member the relish given to the army rations by
the addition Of q dish Of blackberries. There are
lew fruits that are more popular, and as they grow
IN great luxur ance the price Is amere trihe and
in reach Of all. So: Sts ~
TEE FIRST A1sNIvRRsARy OF THE PA1sE.rro
BASE BALL CLUB.-The Palmetto Base Ball Club
vas organized year ago by few gentlemen who
we're acquainted with the principles Of the game
and who desired to see il introduced in this CITY.
Originally comprising only twenty-five members,
1t has gradually grown in favor with the public,
and, though still but bantIing, it has more than
doubled that number, and promises & continued.
vigorous and healthy growth. There are few
games that have, in q short time, acquired more
popularity than Base Ball. Il has become what it
claims, national game, and there are few cities
That are now without Base Ball Clubs ss:
The Palmetto Club OF Charleston IL in M ,es,ac+