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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

ANOTHER FIRE.-Between IL and IL o'clock
Thursday right, the Walsh Livery Stable,
situated just in the rear of the Avenue Hotel,
owned by Mr.. John T. Miller, was discovered
to be on fire. The building was two-story
wooden structure, filed with hay and corn,
and was almost Immediately wrapped in
flames. Washington Fire Company and the
Hook and Ladder Company were soon on the
ground, and by their heroic exertions the
Avenue Hotel block was saved, and the fire
confined to the stable. The heat was so in
tense that the windows and doors on that
side of the building were burned. Had
north or east wind prevailed at the time Of
the fire, the entire business portion of Aus
tin would in all probability have been laid
in ashes. The frame building just east of the
stable, occupied dy Messrs. Duffau & Thomp-
son for storing KEROSENE oil, was in great
danger, and the contents was removed across
the street. Several tables and desks were
taken from the post Office, and all the let
tiers and other mail matter were packed up
ready to be removed to place of safety.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

A notorious fair haired youth, at present
of Radical persuasion, was seen during the
fire the other night performing manual labor
for probably the first time in his life. lie was
met in the neigh5OrhOod of the Avenue
Hotel with an immense matrass upon his
back, and we have been wondering ever since
whether the noble youth did not think he
was saving a mammoth carpet bag for some
political friend
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Why does not some man of enterprise start
a woodward in Austin
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Saturday was beautiful. The sky is per-
fectly clear, and the air warm and pleasant.
Our country friends have improved the
nice weather to come to the city with their
products and purchase supplies for the COM
ing week. The business streets are crowded
with teams.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

FIRE.-About three o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon, lumber kiln belonging to Captain
Nillett, and situated on the northeast corner
o: the lot occupied by his factory, was dis
covered to be on FIRE. In few minutes, the
structure and its contents, consisting of sew.
eral thousand feet of pine flooring, was en-
veloped in flames. Fortunately, Capt Millett
prepared for such contingency by pro-
viding himself with good cistern of water,
force pump and hose, and be soon had
large stream playing on the fire. By the
time the steam engine arrived on the ground
the fire had been pretty well subdued, and
they finished It. The Hook and Ladder Com
pany were promptly on hand, and with the
aid of numerous citizens large amount CT
lumber piled in dangerous proximity to the
fire, was removed, and the spread of the
flames thereby prevented.
Capt Millstt lost about 5000 feet of ioor-
ing, which was being kiln-d:ed for the ad-
dition to 4he City Hotel. The pecunisry loss
will probably foot up about $500.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Here is the way the secret ballot
was nulliGed by the Republicans of
California at the late election: Their
ticket was bit of pasteboard five in
ches long and three-fourths of an inch
wide. The back of it was printed in
colors on a geometrical pattern; the
face was covered with the names of
the Republican parties candidates
for office, from Governor of California
to Road master in Sacramento. The
type in which these names were prin-
ted was of the smallest (diamond) size
so small that not a name could
possibly be interlined, and not a
blank space between the names was
q sixteenth of an inch square. The
printing of such a ticket was an outs
rage. 1t vas designed to render it
easy for capitalists to detect how
their laborers voted, in order that
they might be dischared if they did
not support the right ticket. CalifOr-
MIA and all the other States ought to
adobt the law enacted by a Demo-
cratic Legislature in Ohio, which re-
quires that all election tickets shall
be printed upon plain white paper,
without a device of any kind. 1t is
only such law as this that gives any
security for the secret ballot.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

SIGNIFICANT. of the fifteen criminals
who have received sentence during the pres
eut term of the District Court, ten are col
ored and five white. Two of the former go
the penitentiary for life, and one is to expi-
ate his crime on the gallows
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

4 USTIN TEMPLE OF HONOR, No. 5,
Il meets the first Thursday evening ofesch
month, at g o'clock, at the Austin Opera
house. If
A USTIN COUNCIL NO. 81, FRIENDS
N OF TEMPERANCE, meets every Mons
day evening at s o'clock in the Austin
Opera-bouse. If
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

How to keep dog from having
the hydrophObla-give him all the
water he can drink, and in order to
make a sure thing of it, anchor him
in clear pond so that his head will
be at least two feet below the surface.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09
wonderful Burning Well in
KentuckY.-WheF the Fire
comes from

wonderful Burning Well in
KenIuckY.-Whe the Fire
comes from
The Louisville Courier Journal,
gives an account Of wonderful burn
ing we'll in Lincoln county, in that
State, some six miles east of Crab
Orchard, at the base of the Cumber-
land mountains, on the banks of
small stream called Dix river. The
water in this we'll is in a constant
state of ebullition, and regularly
every day between 4 and 5 o'clock in
the afternoon overfows. A large
quantity of gas is liberated, said to
be carburetted hydrogen gas, to
which light being applied, a fame,
sometimes ten or fifteen feet in
height, results.
The Journal tells the following
story in connection with the we'll:
In the early part of the present
century, when Kentucky, and espe-
cially the mountain districts, were
but sparsely settled, a man by the
name of Shanks owned this portion
of Lincoln county, in which the well
is situated. At that time all the salt
used in the State had to be brought
from Louisville, or imported from
Virginia at very large expense, in
those DAYS of stage coaches and COW
cred wagons. Mr.. Shanks had evil
dence of salt on his land, and deter
mined upon trying whether he might
not find that commodity by boring
in the vicinity of his salt ticks. He
sunk two or three shafts, but unsuc-
cessfully, when his neighbors began
to laugh at sold Shanks' folly" He
minded not whit their jeers, but
swore that he would sink one more
shaft, if he bored clear through into
hill.
Sure enough, after boring to quite
depth, his drill fell through, the
drilling shaft was blown some dist
ance in the air by escaping gas,
which ignited from fire near by,
and in an indescribably short space
of time, all the underground, the
trees near by, and even the surface
of the river itself formed one broad
sheet of fame. Oil flowed out with
the gas, which accounted for the
"river on fire." but all this to the
spectators was incomprehensible, and
general stampede from the country
round about resulted. Old Shanks
had been as good as his word. He
had bored clear through into hell,
the flames broke forth in terrific
fury, and his neighbors fed from the
vicinity as from a pestilence, leaving
growing crops, houses, property OF
all sorts behind in the general terror.
After lapse of years, the vicinity
was again settled, but the well now
inspires wonder instead of pristine
fright.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

We wish to say TO those few persons who
complain they do not receive our paper reg
ularly, that we take great pains TO have all
our mail dOne up in strong wrappers, and
in addition we tie all large bundles with
twine. The papers leave our Office promptly
every week, and are put up and addressed by
ourselves. If any fail to get their papers, if
they will write US of the fact, we will furnish
duplicate copies if we have them in the Office.
lScESDIARIEs.-It seems to be the general
impression that the FIRE of Thursday night
was the result of an incendiary. There had
been no fire in the stable, and no one is
known to have been about it With a light.
One gentleman says he caught man with a
knife in his hand over the hose, with the in
tentiOn, he believes of cutting it. If the
stable was set on fire, it was evidently done
for plumber; tut it seems hardly probably, so
light and still night would have been SCI
lected for such apurpose
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-11-09

Fires are sEAR-eous affairs.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

BEFORE THE TRIAL JCSTICES.-Dick flick
ling, coloied sharper was convicted before Trial
Justice Mackey OF collecting the hack fare OF Two
dollars from lady, who had been driven down
to the Florida steamer, while the driver and own
er of the hack had already collected the same
amount from the gentleman who accompanied the
lady. Dick tried to make it out mistake, but
this would rot do. aud be was sent to jail fer
twenty days.
Mary Goddin was convicted OF pommelling. Jane
Miller at the house of the latter, In Chalmers
street. and being noted for her pugnacious pro.
cllvity, was sentenced By Justice Brennan to pay
o fine OF So and costs, or go to jail for ten days.
Stephen Jones, who sold three carloads OF wood
oncommlssion aud forgot to pay over the pro-
ceeds to hiH principal, was reminded Of his duties
by being sent to Jail FOR ten days by Trial Justice
Magrath.
S.-Arrangements have been made by which
this popular place Of public resort will be opened
for the accommodation OF all visitors who come
well recorlmended, and with proper papers.
Boarders Ivy the month OF day will be glad to
know that the report OF the shutting up OF the
Institution has no foundation in fact, the proprle'
tor being required by law to afford free entertain
ment to man and beast. The civil rights bill will
be strictly enforced, and perfect equality Is
guaranteed to all the patrons Of the institution.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

SupREAE CoURTIC0LUMBGA, May c3.-The
court met at 10 A. NJ. Present-chlef Justice
Mc:es and Associate Justices willard and Wright:
J. Reid Boylstou and A. z. Demarest ys. Joseph
Crews. Er. Dunbar resumed and concluded his
argument for appellants. Messr5. Pope Haskell
were heard In reply.
The cases Of Daniel Loeb v5. f. W. Fa!rey, ad-
mintstratOr; A. D. Frederick VS.. A. F. O'Bryan.
executor: James N. Smith v5. T. q. Cooke, and
John Easterling vs.. V. D. Y. Jamison, on Writs OF
error, were 50 omitted without argument.
The cases OF the State ex rel. Theodore D..
Wagner vs.. John r. Stoll, and the State ex rel.
James Robb and c. T. Lowndes ys. WIN. Quincy,
treasurer OF Charleston County, were heard to-
pether dr. MacraJh was heard for appellants.
Messrs Attorney General Chamberlain and Cor
bia for respondents. Mr.. .Magrath IN reply.
Dabney, Morgan & Co. rs. the president and di.
rectors OF the Bank OF the state OF South Carolina
ct al. Mr. Hayne was heard sor respondents.
W F. Smith and wife ct a., vs. ". E. Prot1o et
al. executor Decree Set aside, and case remand
ed TO Circuit Court. Opinion by Chtef Justice
Moses. Separate opinion by Associate Justice
Willard.
Ann Creighton vs. j. R. Psing!e, ct S.. Circuit
decree modified per curam.
The following cases were on mott3n OF Mr.
Magra.h, ordered TO be docSrted:
The State eX rel. Arthur G. Rose vs.. tile City
Council; the State ex rel. Arthur B. Rose vs.. the
Citv Council; the state eX rel q. A. Trenholm vs.
the City Council; the State eX iel. David Geiger
vs.. the City Council the State eX rel James Rooo
and G. +. Lowndes vs. William Gnrney, county
treasurer.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

OK VISIT TO IRELGND.-Alderman James
F. Greene left the city last night, by the North
eastern Railroad. for New York, whence ne will
proceed, by. steamship, to Ireland. he emigra.
ted to this country from Rosscommon. ireland,
about twenty-one years ago, and has always re-
sided South. During the late war he was attached
to the Confederate Navy, and at the last munich
pal election was chosen alderman from Ward l on
the Radical ticket. At the last meeting OF City
Cuu2"l ieave OF absence was granted him for
two months for the purpose OF visiting his aged
mother. Mr. Greene Is a favorable specimen CT
the present municipal board, and his voice and
influence will be much missed during the short
period still left to that peculiar body for directing
the affairs OF Charleston.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25
Drp DnGns. Er.
TUST OPENED. CHEAP FOR CASH,

THE FOLLOWING GOODS:
Large otCoRsE rs, trom'4o cts. to 81 80 perpair,
so dozen Ladies' White Cotton Hose, at Is. work.
IS cents
$50 dcZen Cents Brown Hail Hose, at l2H. IL, co.
25 TO 40 cents
900 dozen Boys aud Misses Hose, at 12h cents,
worth 20 TO Is cents
20 dozen Cents Golze Merino Shirts, at 80 cents,
very cheap
800 dozen Linen camt-lc Hdkfs.. at 6K. TO- 1914,
IS and 20 cents eac.:
so dozen Huck Towels at the low price Of l2X a1d
10 cents
so dozen Super Towels. at IS to so cents
SO dozen Damask Napkins, at 81, rs, 80 and s2
100 dozen Shirt Bosoms, at Is, co. g. 80 to so ceLts
Sup and s-4 half.bleached Taole Damask, at IS
to go cents
s.4 Beached Danask, 70 and IS cents
full Inc in Irish linens, at Is. 80. 49, so to 75 cts
We beg 10 call special attention to our stock OF
low prices:
Plaid Nainsooks, is, 90, a5 cents
Figured Swiss, 20 to so cents
Spencer Musns, 40 TO Is cents
swiss Muslins. 12h to so cents
Null Musllns, 20 to 50 cents
E8insDuk Muslins, 20 to 90 cents
White PIque, Is, 20, Is to SO cents
Large lot Hamburg Edgipgs, at 15, 20 25 80 IS cts
ceases New Style Prints, at l2Kc; - Figured
EdgAsh Cambrics, 26c; lot fast colors Maslins- 10
Figured Linen Lawns very cheap; Super Apron
Linens, 25c; Brown Linen Drills Is, 20 and Csc;
Cottonades, % and 25c; summer Cassimeres 6pd
Tweeds, g full line at low prices.
We respectfully solicit an examination Of our
may2setuth2 Nos. as1 aud ass King stree.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25
Sotsls.
SotsIs.
NOL MBI A Fl 0 L = L,
COLUMBIA, S. G.,
VIM. GORMAN, PROPRIETOR.

The Proprietor OF this pleasantly located and
elegantly furnished Establishment, at the State
capital, desires to inform the travelling public ano
others seeking accommodations, that the GO
l,CMBIAn is in every respect q trst-cass Hotel,
unsurpassed by any In the State or the United
states situated In the business centre OF th
Ely, with: fine large airy rooms, aud table sup
oled with every delicacy OF the season, both from
New York and Charleston markets, the Pfoprle
for pledges that no efforts will bt spared TO Civ.
uerfect satisfaction In every respect
nrst-class Livery Stable ls attached to the
.,otel where vehicles Of every descrl 3tlon can b.
mad at the shortest notice.
rInnIbuses attend the arrival and departure Of
every Train. WIN. GOhhAe.
J. D. BUDDS, Cashier. april vim
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

GALLANTRY REwARDED.-The steamship
Virginia, of the Philadelphia and Charleston Line,
Hunter comman der, was boarded a: O'Clock last
night BY the following named officers OF the Bait
more and Charleston Steamship iSea Gull a. L.
Foote, chief engineer; W. Auld, first assistant en-.
glneer; E. Calder, second assistant engineer; J.
P. .Foote, frat officer; 8. Hughes, second officer;
and n Fitzpatrick, purser. Though this deed
WAS done at dead Of night, we think we shall be
able to show presently that there was no hostile
intent The object OF the visit was to present
Captain Hunter with q handsome gold headed
cane, in acknowledgment OF the valuable SER
vices he rendered the Sea Gull. on the 2lst
day OF Jau1ary last. On that day, some OF
our readers may remember, the Sea Gull soon
after leaving Baltimore on her trip to Charleston,
collIded with schooner, the accident staving In
the bows OF the steamer. Being In danger OF
sinking, the captain was obliged to put the ship
before the wind. The weather, too, was very
rough and 1t is hard to say what might have
happened had not the steamship Virginia come
up in the very nick OF time. She overlook the
Sea Gull or Cape Lookout, and gave her convoy
through the storm, accompanying her all the way
TO this port.
The head OF the cane bore the inscription, "Pre-
sented to Captain Hunter, OF the steamship Vir-
ctnia, by the officers OF the steamship Sea GULL
May "a 1871"
MIR. Fitzpatrick presented the cane on the part
OF his fellow Officers, and in feeling terms spoke
OF the perilous and exciting scene at sea that
gave rise to the present meeting, and gave ex.
preston TO the feeling Of high esteem entertaS4ed
By the officers OF the Sea Gull for Captain Hunter
aud his gallant and seamsulike conduct on that
occasion.
In conclusion Mr.. Fitzpatrick begged Captain
Hunter to crafty them by accepting, In token OF
their esteem, this modest Offering, and presented
the cane.
Captain Hunter was completely taken by sur
prise, and, with signal emotion, replied In few
simple earnest words giving expression to his
grateful feelings, and stating that he would
prize, as long as life should last, this memento Of
an interesting occasion. he modestly depreciat-
cd the service he had rendered, saying that he
was not conscious OF having done more than his
duty, and that he waa ever ready to do.as much
when he hal reason to believe he could be OF ser.
Vice. The earnestness OF Captain Hunter went
home to every heart aud all felt that the present
was received In the same spirit in which It was
rendered.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

THE STATE CIRourr lCouRf.-The following
grand and petit .3sries were drawn yesterday to
serve sor the June taSm Of the Court OF Common
Pleas and General Sessions, to be held in this
city BIZ his Honor Judge Graham, commencing
on the 5th proX:
G:aad Jurors-W. &. Ryan, Daniel Middleton,
Alber; Lengnick, B. c. Adams. A. L. Tobias, a. y.
Estin, Warey Patterson, I. R. Egleston, James
H. Brawley, W. G. Armstrong Johp Bohneau'
Louis Rivers, Michael Mcbride, Adam Duncan X.
E. De-ee1, Jr., Thomas Yealon, Black Oak; W. s.
Haste, Jr., Josiah Brown.
Petty Jury for the Court OF General Sessions
F. E. Teasar, C. c. Trumbo, J. A. Winthrop X. u.
Whi,a, Robert waring, G. B. Irving, Aoram
Brown, George ". Shokes, James Westendorr, j..
F. Seignious, Garrett Byrns, Ned. Singleton, A. B.
Mu.raF, George johnson, Paul Swintou, Prince
wea.hers. George W. Williams, Jonas BYRD,
Lewis DsY.s, Robert Wi9fai!, William lIarleston,
Pete; Esnard, A. j. Jordan, Joha Montgomery, b.
r. Allender, Henry Scott, Francis Brown, stephen
Ge,hers, II. wredea Morris Mickey, Butter
field W. G Baynard, Jt., john sinsletafy' +. Aa
sci, Z. u. Bacot, A. K. Alley.
Petty Jury for the First and Second weeks oil
the Court or Common Pleas-Samuel Anderson,
r. S, Cathcart, G. X. S!gwalj, Carolina 'oinseW,
F. c. Blum. ]. E. Edger,en, r. q. Bunch, George
n. Motfert. L, C. Gordon. Edward Harleston, r. D..
Mcdowell, ". II. Long, ben shuler, 5. P Bennett
Francis st. Mark. "A. Dufort &. W. Seiguious, j.
III. :.aeeSelfurd, Alex. st. Amand, Edward Lan'
rens, E. NJ. H. oobia, Jscsb Mills, Charles r.
Kinloch john A. Latte, E. E. Bedford, A. A.
Barbo., reter 0vertsus Dennis K. sunch' j. A.
Moroso .ohn Mouorm;sk. B. L. Scott, D. Sord-
hehner, W. II. Elsterty, Ftanc!s Coleman, dohn
Young, George A. Howard.
Petty Jury for the Third and Fourth Weeks oi
the Court OF ,nmon PIeas-rh,mas NJ. King
man, Robert Wake Jorr G. Brandon, Thomas
Mishaw, Fl. g. Hail. .. FL. Hare, j. B. e. Sloan,
Charlie J eger, Stepney Reed, Davis Martin, A,
Canale, lsaa: Pri,leau, Thomas Sing j. D.
| Alexander, F. Richards, Henry Boyle, Ross
sp,ggs. s. ]. Maxwell, sam ryI prlmus Green,
WIN. viuey, ". P. Davis, E. NJ. Clark, q. Cogs.
we'll. Isaac N. Crews, W. 8. Eanahan, T. D. Clan
cy, G. McDer,ntrt, r. IsserteI, j. z. Steele, Edwin
Rates. Ronert Grant, E. c. Webb, R. S. Bruins, ".
! S. Trapeir, T. L. Bulow.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

Ex-PREsIDENT DAYIss VISIT TO COLUMBIA. :
The Columbia Phoenix Of yesterday says: "A
number Of our citizens were present yesterday. at
tie Charlotte depot, to greet ex,Presdent Davis
upon his visit to this city. Upon the arrival OF
The train, Mr.. Davis, accompanied by General
Butler. appeared and met with quiet but warm
aad earnest reception. Mr.. Davis appears IN
good health and fine spirits We learn that he Is
here on business connected with the Carolina
LII. Insurance Company, OF which he is president
and General Sutler the agent for this State. Ex-
President Davis is the guest OF our ,ownsman,
Major John Preston. Mr.. Davis leaves Columbia
to morrow, on the l2l5 train OF the South Caro-
Ira Rairoad.r
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25
Hotel Arrivals-Mny a4.

PAVILION HOTEL
R. Mackenzie, Florence; Mrs. Shaw, A. d.
Cunningham, j. NJ Rogers, South Carolina; j..
Ritter, Barnwel
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
NJ. O'Donell. Augusta; J. McCord. Columbia; Z.
A. Carlton, sister and daughter. Statewide, n. c.;
c. n. Decker, E. Schwarr5cheldt, r. Mackay, New
York; C. W. Seade, Savannah; W. Minis, Sumter;
j. B. Cowel, Charlotte; y. A. Bull Oraogeburg;.J.
d. Robertson, Button, S. G..
MILLS HOUSE.
E. W. Whitmarsh. ]. F. WntncJ New FORK; G..
Kerr, New Brunswick; W. Il. Dennis u. 5. Coast
Survey; Mr.. aud Mrs. II. Anderson.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25
sUsI Ess MOTTO Es.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES ATLANTA CITY
BoNDS-Mr. A. C. kaufman offers this mr. rnlng
$4,000 OF these choice and faSorte securities
Atlanta situated between the cotton and grain
growing sections OF Georgia. Is the capital OF the
State, and i,s most rapidly increasing city, both
In population and wealth, numbering now,
though in Its infancy. about forty thousand IN.
ha5itants Five railr' ads--the Georgia. Macon
and Western, Western and Atlantic, Atlanta aud
West Point, Atlanta and Richmond Air Line
centre here Her entire Indebtedness Is only
s7Oo 600, which, In proportion to her size and re-
sources, is the smallest debt Of any other South
ern city. The Interest on her bonds mas been
met promptly aud without int, rmtssion since the
war, and the bonds themselves, which are rarely
offered, are o first class investment security.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25

TIE PloSrcs.-The delightful weather oil
Yesterday as the best that at.could have been Sc
lected for the outdoor recreation Of picnic, and
the two entertain ments'of this sort, which were
expected, came duly of. The Germania Bund ct
Mount Pleasant and La Candeur Lodge, with
their visitors, at the Schutzenplatz, spent merry
dsy, and the several festivities were prolonged
until late hour in the evening.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-05-25
FREAEs on THEIR FRAvELs,-Tha fire

FREAEE on THEIR TRAyELs,-Tha fire
companies or winnsboro', Chester and Raleigh
were invited by the Charlotte fire companies to
jo!n In the celebr alton OF the ninety:sixth ami
versary OF the Mecklenourg Declaration OF Inde.
pendence ON Saturday last May 20. They were,
OF course handsomely received and Hospitality
entertained; met enthulastlc welcomes from the
boys, and the sweetest OF. smiles from the other
side OF the house. So, we Judge from long ac-
count given OF this pleasant reunion In the Wins.
roro' News Of Tuesday, where full particulars are
given. mere especially OF what concerned the
w.nnsboro' Hook and Ladder Company zone OF
the visiting compaHies,) the boys returned home
ps-:eetly enthusiastic about Charlotte.