The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-03-19
duct and firing pistol in the streets. AS this was
entirely opposed to the Civil Rights Bill, he was
properly fined IS. .5

duct and firing pistol in the streets. AS this wa
entirely opposed to tho Civil Rights Bill, he wa
properly fined IS. .s. IA
FmE.-At II A. NJ. on Monday morning til,
! alarm OF firm sounded by tho stcepleman il
| tho Orphan Eouse, but ho was soon compelled t.
| beat hasty retreat on account Of the smoke thai
surrounded his headquarters. The engines were
promptly on tho ground and by their efforts the
fro was confined to the apartment where it origi
mated, and the damage done was comparativel,
slight.
Tho fire was first discovered in the dining room
| in the basement, but tho whole apartment was
then i'll a blaze and the origin was shrouded in
mystery. There had been wood fro in that
apartment during tho day, but it had bccn care
fully exting guished and but one or two Goals wero
glimmering when tho house was closed. Mr..
SrErNMEyEn the energetic Steward, passed the
room in his nightly visit at o. PM, but moth
ing to attract attention create alarm, and the
police who act Us stceplcmen passed the same
room ut 12 O'clock and noticed nothing that would
excite their fears.
It was cvidont, from the nature of the fire. that
it had originated from the fire place, for the wood
work in that part terribly charrcd, but tho
whole room had suffered from tho confagration.
Tho head way gained by the fire was sufficient to
thoroughly char and destroy tho chimney, lathing,
and sonle Of the josts, and but for the fortunate
arrival Of the engines the destruction of property
would have been immense Tho smoke arising
from the fire penetrated to every part of the house
and reused the little inmates from their dorrn-
tories in the third story. fire in building like
tho Orphan House necessarily creates great
aarm, but the discipline Of the Steward prevailed,
and the children were kept perfectly quiet during
tho disturbance
There ls no fact connected with tho fro that de-
serves greater mention than the conduct Of some
Of the larger boys who hurried to tho Washington
Engine House and assisted in dragging that engine
to the fire. They lent every assistance in their
power, and too much praise can hardly be awarded
tholn for their ecz55oa5 It is c;ear from the re-
ports of both the Steward and the Chief Of the
Firo Department, who was ono of the first on the
ground that the fire was accidental and it's timely
discovery must be considered provide ntial for if
the flames had acquired any headway the whole
building would have fallen a prey to the devouring
clemont.
TIE SACRED CoNcERT.-The weather was for
tunately propitious and the concert was attended
by select and discriminating audience, and, al
though the church was not filed to it's utmost ca
pacity, yet those present testified their appreca-
ton Of the sweet sounds by their attendance.
At an carly hour the audience assembled, and
soon the choice seats were taken, but graduany
the whole body Of the church was filed, and tho
galleries were constrained to accommodate tho
outsiders. Although the number present did not
equal the expectations Of the orignators yet they
proved by their attendance that the music OF the
bells was not the only charm that drew them to
the church.
Professor ROBINSON, as tie grand-master ofcere-
monies, had the management of the general ar
rangements and succeeded in furnishing q pro
gramme, that while it attracted the attention by
its neatness, showed ct once the character Of the
different pieces performed. The introductory on
the organ, by Mr. RuDDocK, at once chained the
attention, ana tho grand chorus which followed,
proved that the artists were thoroughly au taa
in all musical particulars.
In the "Oratorio Creation," the voices Of Mrs.
CEASE, AIr. IssERTEL and AIr. WOODBURY., attracted
general attention.
Mrs. PLENGE, whose musical attainments arc
we'll known and appreciated by the community,
assisted by Mr.. lsERTELL, participated in the duo
The full chorus 6 The Heavens are telling" told
well and elected the unbounded admiration Of the
audience.
In the remaining pieces Mrs. PLENaE's voice was
prominent, and IN the chorus and solo ssKyrie,
from Hayden, h1r. WOODBURY., Mrs CHASE and
Mrs. PLENGE IN the chorus and recitative created
vocal music that entranced all hearers The grand
chorus from Handel, the Orntorio Messiah was
rendered in very happy manner and detained
even those who were anxious to leave on account
Of the lateness OF the hour. In a musical sense
the concert was perfect success and the Vostry
Of St. Mchaels can congratulate themselves on
obtaining such warm tribute to their bells. The
programmes, which were generously distributed
among the audience, were printed by Mr.. JOSEPH
WALKER in his finest style, and not only gave the
| cue to the audience, but nude them moro attrac-
live by the addition Of the following verses from
ono Of the bellies Of the city S&
TEE MISSING BELLS
We miss the bells with their tones sublime,
And the mellow notes OF St Michaels chime
For the Sabbaths como Us they came Of yore,
But the Sabbath bells are heard no more
A stiffness xeigns o er tho city now.
ARa the 81. praysrfol y,sl & throngs w in silence bow.
Is ushered IN with rosy dawn
No music floats on the passing gale
Rut IL the missing bells ten . sad sad tale
For their strains were lost in the cannon's roar
Aud the Sabbath bells are bells no more.
They muttered loud with smoky breath,
On the battlefield, mid the scenes Of death
Tho same soft bells that had sounded praise
From the steeple tops in our peaceful days.
Obi soon may the solemn silence cease,
peace
May our hearts once more with their music thrill
And beat responsive to Love, and "Good Will"
1t is hoped that, by the generous attendance at
this concert, that the Vestry Of st. Mchaeps will
realize sufficient amount to redeem the stmissing
bells, and we feel certain that il this is not the
case, the surplus will be soon raised by those cti-
zens whom the festivities consequent on sT. PAT
R1oKs Day prevented from attending.
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TIE OPINION OF AN OFF1cER IN THE Army
sat inspection noticed that a large proportion Of
the mons hapsacks contained box Of Troches,
being generally used by them for Colds, etc.
t'BRowH's BRoNcH1Ar TRocHEs" should be used
upon the first appearance Of Cold or Cough,
which by neglect may terminate in some incurable
Lung Disease. A.
MARsDE:N's PEcroRAL BALM has been tried BY
physicians with unvarying success, and is now
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all druggists. s.s NJ "a; 4.
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