The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-02-14

The ENTENTE CoRDIALE.-The unfortunate ter
mination of the war engendered an unfriendly and
antagonistic spirit between the two sections that
made the efforts OF peace-makers comparatively
nugatory, but recently better feeling has been
prevalent in the Northern community, and the
resolutions lately passed prove that they are not
destitute of feeling. The destitution and suffering
now prevalent in the South has excited feeling
of commisseration that has found vent in various
ways, and the large amounts recently subscribed
to the relief Of the Southern poor proves that our
Yankee friends are not destitute Of pity. A. IT
STEWART & Co., and Messrs. BROWN, BROTHERS &
Co., have signifed their sympathy with the pre-
sent suffering in the South bya substantial dona-
ton OF 5000 each and the public interest taken in
this subject has not abated. 80. 80 II:
The Masonic Fraternity, whose charitable pro-
ciivities are universally known, have subscribed
largely in aid Of the destitute poor Of the South,
and have donated q set Of Masonic jewels to the
South Carolina Masons, and delegation from that
body will soon visit our city for the purpose Of
making the presentation. During the whole war
the principles Of this Order we're kept intact, and
the animosity that was always prevalent between
the two armies paled before the influence e1erted
by the Masons. - ~, q
In thelast meeting Of the City Council, twas
stated by the Mayor that delegation from the
Veteran New York Fire Department, would soon
visit this city, en- route to Columbia, in order to
present the Independent Fire Company OF that
city with new engine and complete set Of hose,
&c. As the Fire Departments have always preserved
the eefente cordiute, it was unanimously resolved
that the Council donate $500 for the purpose Of
assisting the Board Of Fire Masters in extending
welcome to our guests. ~.
This exhibition of sympathy shown by the peo-
pie of th. North, is peculiarly pleasing to the
down-trodden Southerners, as it proves that Radi-
calism has not destroyed the sensblities of the
masses, and that there are many who think that
the duty of man to man (as taught in the Scrip
tures,) is superior to tho yindictlye policy now
pursued by the masters of the situation.
AUCTION SALEs.-There are few residents Of any
city who have not enjoyed the bon naots and jeu
desprits disseminated 80 freely BY the auctioneers
in their endeavors to draw custom aud stimulate
bids. These Gales are always largely attended, and
although not two-thirds, perhaps, are buyers, yet
all enter into the spirit of the occasion and evince
a lively interest in the proceedings. Broad street
has been long celebrated as the great rendezvous
for the venflue masters and the south side Of the
street is daily blockeded by crowds, who gather
around Che crier, anxious 10 hear the prices, and
eager to lend their voices if favorable bargain
offers.
These sales comprise every article of merchan-
5;se. and not unfrequently stock, such as horses
and mules, which generally command high prices.
The latter are often assorted lots and afford the
-would-be purchaser ample opportunities for Sc
1oction As the stock offered for sale is not always
aslect amusing instances frequently occur of the
auctioneer Offering an animal as gentle and 1uS'
the thing for lsdy's horse, that would mako any
lady tremble to look at him.
One of these extraordinary quadrupeds was Oh
the tapis yesterday, and though represented as