The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-03-28

| expressed OpllOn OI COulCA enal '4iN ASN..tI
| sion of taxes under any circumstances would
establish bad precedent: therefore, we as
taxpayers desire that a jl5t debt OF honor
should be paid, and that this matter, involving
the honor of the citizens generally, be entrust-
| ed to the Mayor, who is requested to invite the
physicians endorsing tbet memorial to meet at
! such time and place as they may designate, 10
assess the value of the medical supphes, &c,
| dispensed by Mr.. Collins at that time to the
public, when we had no form of civil govern
1ment or a dollar in the treasury, and that the
amount so awarded by the physicians be PAID d
Mr.. Collins, and that the memorial, Win al,
the endorsements, be published with this, and
thus explain why the citizens have taken tnis
action.
E. Lafitte, F. S. Rodgers. John n. Tidemanl
T. Street, G. b. West, Jr., Z: d. mest, Mm. IT,
D. Zerbsz, A. S. Smith, R. L. Binns, W. y.
Leitch, F. W. Wagener, John AIonsees, VIM
Gurney, Charles W. Noyes. c. j. Groves. Z.
G. Ducker, A Calder, J. H. Oppenheim: john
Phillips, R. Hogan, W. S. Adams, D. Werner,
E. G. Whitney. A..
Charleston. THOS. S. GRlMKE, NJ. D.
CHARLESTON, March 26, 1858.
I take pleasure in stating that had many
large business transactions with Mr.. Nj. q.
Collins during the war and during the summer
of 1865, and can certify that found him per-
ssctly honest md straightforward.
'0''' N THADDEUS STREET.
have had experience OF Mr.. Collins inteill-
gence and just dealing, and take pleasure IN
bearing this testimony IN his behalf
G. A. TRENHOLM.
concur in the above statement respecting
Mr.. Collins. JAS. Il. TAILOR:
Having had many business transactions with
Mr.. Collins, fully endorse the above state
ments of Messrs. Street, Trenholm and Taylor.
'-o--' GEO. DOwIE.
- - PHILIP WINEMAN.
To the Honorable the Mayor
and Aldermen of Charleston:
GENTLEMEN-We the undersigned. physi-
cians of Charleston, have NOTICED with m1cn 1lel
regret that the real estate Of Mr.. M. d. Col
Inns, druggist, late Of No. 421 King-street, is
advertised to be leased for a term OF years, to
pay taxes due since the war.
We therefore beg leave to recall to the men,
ory of such of your honorable body as we're
here at the occupation OF the city by the Fed
erals, what Mr.. Collins did for the relief OF
portion Of our community, then almost ues-
titute.
Some OF you, gentlemen, must have seen his
advertisement in the Courier, the day alter the
occupation Of the city, in which he offered gra-
|; tuitous distribution Of large stock OF drugs.
and medicines to physicians and all In need OF
them, if not able TO purchase them; we hereby
certify to that fact. and also, that he employed
two clerks, in conjunction with himself, who
were all constantly engaged in putting up ply
sicians' prescriptions, and distributing medl-
cines to all in need Of them.
At this time the government medlcal rene1
stores had not arrived, and did not arrive Tor
some time afterwards. Mr. Collins not only
extended relief in medical supplies, but to our
certain knowledge assisted with his purse
many of our most respectable families who
were in the greatest distress.
Mr., Collins has since met with reverses from
various causes, the principal Of which ls the
inability of those indebted to him to meet their
payments.
His real estate in the city, so far from being.
a source OF income, is now his chief cause OF
distress; we also assure your honorable body
that MIR. Collins is now unable to resume his
business as druggist for want OF that very stock
Of drugs and medicines which he so generously
gave away. =,
Such generosity, we believe, will not be over
looked by your honorable body:
We therefore most respectfully petition, that
in consideration Of such services rendered our
citizens in distress, this tax On Mr.. Collins
real estate in the city be remitted up to the 1st
January.
Had these medicines been furnished BY
the city at that time, their cost would
have paid not only the amount, Of MIR.
Collins taxes now due, but for several
years. In conclusion we beg leave most re-
spectfully to submit to your consideration,
that by so doing. the City of Charleston will
show that it is sill able to reward a generous
act done by one OF her citizens, and your petit
TONERS will ever pray, &C., &c.
I am cognizant Of the fact, having renamed
in the city at the time of it's evacuation,
that Mr.. Collins did furnish medicines and
assistance to those in need, and endorse the
"'0 ~ H.W. DEsAUSSURE, NJ. D.
For the reasons specified above, cherfully
recommend the within petition.
s. L. LOCKWOOD, VI. D.
I am aware of the fact, that at the time OF
the evacuation Of our city, that MIR. Collins did
come forward and open his drug store for the
benefit of the sick, who were unable to- pur-
chase medicines; these he furnished gratultous-
". most cheerfully endorse this petition.
JNO. S. MITCHELL, NJ. D.
We car corroborate the above testimony OF
DR.. Mitchelrs, and earnestly endorse this petit
ton. W. N. FITCH, NJ. u.
A. FITCH, NJ. D.
Itske pleasure in endorsing the facts as set
forth in this petition, and would further testify
to similar acts of disinterested kindness, on
the part of Mr.. Collins during the yellow fever
season Of 1858, dispensing medicines to all who
could not pay for them, without distinction to
class or color, and making 10 charges, on the
association (Howard), though requested to do
so by me. c. LANEY MEYER, NJ. d.
Upon the representation of the above rhysi-
clans, cheerfully unite in recommending the
petition for favorable consideration.
R. F. KINLOCH, NJ. D.
Having knowa Mr.. Collins for several years,
and having been acquainted with the many
acts of charity and kindness performed by him,
l take pleasure In endorsing the above petition.
c. DAVEGA, NJ. D:
Being cognizant of the facts set forth in the
above petition, 1 cheerfully recommend the
same to the favorable consideration OF Council
b.. F. SHEER, NJ. D.
Mr.. Collins was relieved from the position OF
agent and apothecary under me, as Medical
Purveyor, in June, 1862. I had found him use
tul, faithful and honest in all transactions con-
nected with my Office. Whilst in my employ he
saved to the government many times his salary.
j. j. CHISOLM, N. D.
HEADoRs. ID. Mil. DIS, Feb. 4. 1868.
This case as presente l. warrants in my opin-
ion the favorable consideration OF the Council.
ED. r. s. CANDY, U. S. G.
To the Honorable Mayor and
Aldermen of Charleston:
GENT1EMEN-In presenting this petition to
your honorable body feel that l can add
nothing to its weight, supported as it is by the