The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-04
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NoFth SuFohnu Nemh.
RAILROAD DETENTIoN.-W learn that
the detention of the mail train on the Viii.
mington aud Weldon Railroad Yesterday
was due to the burning of tho track in
three places about twelve miles from the
city, From hs m three TO five hundred ""rdS Of
%oou, oelohgihS ~ sitU company, pied
along side the road, were ignited during
the night, and the fire communicated to the
track. 1t is feared that the work was not
the result of accident, but we have not
heard Of suspicion pointing to any particu-
lar individuals. The same night the out
ward bound train escaped total destruction
by one Of those remarkable providences
that so often direct the fate of men. An
entire rail had been removed from the
truck just beyond Smiths creek bridge,
and the engine and whole train passed over
the gap without displacing the wheels of
any of the cars. Upon examination the
rail was found thrown to one side and all
the spikes removed.
These occurrences indicate that there are
evil disposed persons along the road who
will not stop at anything in venting their
spite. 1t is said the inability of the COM
pany to settle claims for wood, &C., prompt
ly has caused considerable ill-feeling, and
desire for revenge. Tho villains who
would thus murder train full of ire
sponsible parties to crafty their evil pas
sions against individuals, should remember
that such crimes cannot long go unpunish-
ed, and that instead of advancing their own
ends, they lessen their chances of speedy
payments by crippling the finances Of their
debtors. We bavo no doubt every effort
will be made to discover the perpetrators
of these deeds, and bring them to Justice.
Wilmington Dispatch. l..
FIRE PARADE.-The four fire compa-
mics Of this city were out with their engines
yesterday afternoon, on Market street, for
their usual monthly PRACTICE. Several
trials of skill were had between tho differ
ent companies, and the result told we'll, not
only for the strength and capacity of the
engines, and the good manner in which
they were handled, but also for the general
efficiency of that branch Of the Fire De.
partment These four engines are all IN
der the charge of colored companies, yet
their efficiency is truly commendable. The
different organizations seem as thorough
and co,aplete as we have ever known them
to be in the 'pslmiest of the days of yore,
and, in case of visitation from FIRE, our
citizens need be under no apprehension Of
the want of exertion in that quarter. We
regret very much that shower bath,
gratis, from a bursted hose, compelled u,
to beat hasty retreat before the final trial
of skill between the different companies.
,,8l.a Wilmington journal.
FIRE AT TIMoNsvILLE, s. Give
learn from the Mail Agent on the Will
mington and Manchester railroad, that O
fire occurred at Timonsville, ON last Sunday
night, which destroyed three storehouses
and contents, the property Of Messrs. Nc
Kethan, Bristew and Coney. The parties
had just received into their stores their
Spring stocks Of goods, all of which were
consumed. The loss is quite heavy. We
have received no further particulars.-Ibtd
ATTEMPTED RoBBERy.-We learn that
on Friday night last, tho Office Of Messrs
Sweet & Dutton, near Fosters wharf, was
entered by some person unknown. with the
evident intent to pick up anything oul
friends might have I" left lying around
loose, Fortunately, however, they were
frightened off before they succeeded ir
making their purpose gced. They cot il
by taking ont large pane Of glass, but, s as IS
We have said, got only their trouble fol
their pains.-NsuJern Jour. Of Commerce
Bishop Atkinson preached in tho cour
house in Washington, on Sunday befor,
Lost, and confirmed seven persons. 81,
preached to the colored people in the sam,
place on Monday evening last, giving them
says the Index, amuoh wholesome advice
tor which they desire us to extend hin
their thanks" sjE i. F5s \, r, u 3 Z
The chignon excitement is In decadsnee
The ladiea breathe ffeer and sqratel