The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-27

Mr.. HAsrE introduced the other gentlemen pre-
sent to General S1ckLEs, and on their DehaH ad-
dressed him as follows:
GENERAL: We have called upon you, not IN be-
half Of the citizens generally, but on our own ac
count, to pay our respects to you as Commanding
General of this Military District.
If it we're simply to express my own sentiments
it would be matter of no difficulty, but as am
acting as the exponent Of all the gentlemen pres
ent it has been thought best to commit their SEN
timents to writing, and take great pleasure in
reading them to you as follows:
We have to congratulate ourselves that one 30
well known to our people as yourself should have
| been appointed to the command Of this Military
District. The whole country, North and South, is
suffering in it's business relations by reason of the
unsettled political status of this section of the
Union.
It is our desire, General. and We think we can
speak for the great masses Of our people, that all
dissensions should cease, and every effort be made
to restore peace and prosperity to our dlstracted
country.
| The wealth Of the country is in the amount OF
labor employed, and nothing else. 1t we're vain TO
| levy taxes unless the wealth is produced to pay
them It is the interest Of the States, North and
South, that every laborer, white and coored,
should contribute his share to the general pros
perity, and until our political difficulties are set
tied and the ton Southern States are represented
in Congress- credit will continue to languish and
our fields to be but partially cultivated.
We conceive it of tho utmost Importance to
the people Of the United States that the labor OF
the South should be fully and Immediately deVel-
oped The production of four million bales of cot
ton, together with orr rice, sugar and tobacco,
will at once stimulate every channel Of industry,
giving employment to our mercantile, marine, rail-
roads and manufacturers, and aid in securing the
payment Of the national debt.
No party feeling should exist towards the South
ern States. We are neither SECTIONAL nor are
we of any party. We can mould our industry
to meet any legislation whether it be the protec-
ton Of agriculture, commerce or manufactures.
In conclusion, sir, we would say that every effort
Will be made by ourselves and friends, and, we
think by the people at large, to sustain our rulers
in establishing representative Government.
General s1oK1Es replied as follows:
GENTLEMEN: It affords me great satisfaction to
receive this visit and to hearthe gratifying senti-
| ments which have been expressed. feel assured
that the citizens generally will do everything in
| their power TO sustain the laws and to aid me in
the discharge Of the duties which am to perform.
The general interests and prosperity OF North
and South Carolina have been the object Of my
| earnest solicitude since have been in command
| in this department. and what Ihave done IN this
regard in the past, will continue to do in the fu-
| ture The solution Of the present political diff
culties rests with the citizens themselves. The
military authorities will notsnterfere as parhsans
in political movements or organizations. We will
endeavor, impartally and fairly, opromote the re-
organization of the civil government in the two
States. Ample protection will be given to life,
liberty and property.
Il. conclusion, gentlemen, be assured that shall
always be glad to hear my expression Of your SEN
| timents, and to comply with your suggestions so
far as may comport with my sense Of duty.
REGULAR MEETING OF CRY CoUNcn.-The s7th
Regular Meeting was held at the Council Chamber
| at P. III. yesterday. =, -5;
Present-His Honor the Mayor; Aldermen
! RAyENEL, WRAaa, GERp1s ONEnL, WILLIS,
OINEy, OAKEs, HoNouR, EnsroN, EARLE, CouR-
rENAY, PRNaIE, MARSHALL WHnDEN, SMALL and
BUTLER.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and
confirmed.
The application Of sundry parties forjunk-shop,
peddling and tavern licenses, were read also the
petitions of several partes to be allowed TO trans
fer their licenses, were referred to the Committee
on Licenses.
The petition Of P. KuRoY, Of the Bathing House,
to erect small wooden building near the main
house, was read.
The petition of JOHN MARKo to be allowed to
erect small pavilion on White PoiEt Garden, for
the sale Of refreshments, was also read.
On motion Of: Alderman WILLIS, the petition of
the Street Railway Company, on the same subject,
was first taken up. The Street Railway Company
petitoned that they be allowed to erect an Office at
their Eattery terminus for the sale Of tickets and
for convenience of both passengers and conduc-
tors. The building to be an ornament to the city
and to be- removed when the authorities desire it.
Tais occasioned some discussion among the Alder
men present.
Alderman WILLIS moved that the question be
decided by the ayes and noes, and the petition
was granted by vote Of 10 ayes to noes.
Alderman HONOUR then moved that the petit
tons of the other claimants be granted, and that
the question be taken by ayes and noes, and the
petitions were lost by vote of 10 noes to ayes.
The petition Of CHAs. H. NOISE, to be relieved
from taxation on certain articles exempt by law,
was referred to the Committee on Retrenchment
and Relief.
The petition of W. G. T1LToN, asking to be
indamniied BY loss at tho fire on Atlantic Wharf,
on account at the steam engines using his lumber
kok k1o,T on q
Department..
A communication from the stockholders Of the
Northeastern Railroad was read, stating the time
of their meeting and requesting that Council ap-
point representative. Alderman MARSHALL
moved that the Mayor be requested to attend.
Adopted.
A communication from the Commissioners Of tho
Market, requesting permission to build cistern
for the Upper Wards Market, was granted.
A communication from the Commissioners Of the
Poor was read, stating the condition of the Poor
House and the character Of it's inmates and the
objections urged by many against the institution
on account OF the want Of space.
Bills from the Orphan House and Poor House
were referred to Committee on Accounts
The bond Of MI. L. J. BARBor, with Messrs. La
FTrTE & WE1sMAN as securities, was accepted.
Alderman GERpTs, from the Committee on
Streets, represented to Council the bad condition
of Meeting street, and recommended that the City
Engineer inquire into the cost Of shell or plank
road, twenty feet wide, to be placed from Spring
street to the city boundary.
The Committee on Licences reported favorably
on the applications Of JACOB BULwNKlE u Co. and
E. W. EBERHARDr for License No. 2, and of B.
ScHUR for an Auction License.
The Committee on Accounts reported favorably
on the accounts of the DAILY NEWS and Gas COM
pany. Adopted:
The Bill to provide for Instruction in Modern