The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-03-06
THINGS IN NEW YORK.
The Humiliation OF ParIs-.A Rush OF
Travel to the Fallen Capital Antfci-
patsd-Frcnch Immigration to the
South-A Disastrous F1re-Ch urc n
News--Musical Gossip.
EPRoM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT
NEW YORK, Wednesday, March /

y
Great anxiety is manifested In town, to-day,
to hear the news from France. 1t is feared by
Frenchmen. here that the Parisians goaded to
frenzy by the defiant presence OF conquerlng
army, will indulge in such excesse5 as Will give
the German troops an excuse for holding
forcble pos ses:ion OF the city for some time to
come Many Americans who expect to go to
Europe this spring are wondering whether Paris
will be q safe place 70 visit. The agents Of the
steamship companies say that, II peace be not
only declared, but practically carried out IN
France, there will be, this spring, an Immense
rush Of tourists to Europe and the capacity OF
the passenger carryng steamers VIII be severely
tried. Several citizens OF New York Will leave
for Europe this week, with the especial intention
OF proceeding directto Paris.
The siege OF the French capital has seriously
affected number Of mercantile houses in New
York. The prices OF certain kinds Of textile FAB
rlcs OF articles lie lure anal Of foreign music have
greatly Increased in this city.
FREScu IMMIGRATION.
1t may not be generally known that an as'ocia-
ton has been formed here to advocate French
immigration TO this country. 1t Is believed that
after the war thousands on Thousands OF the
ruined peasautry OF France will be very glad TO
come 10 this cJuntry. The new conpany-wltch
has rs agents busiiy engaged In lobbying at
Washington-hopes to get government aid in Its
enterprise. 1t is proposed to purchase large
tracts Of land in some of the Southern States, and
to locate there the unfortunate sons OF France
who may prefer exile to starvation.
It Is now, thanks to the efficiency OF our fire
organlza ion, but seldom thai we are allowed the
opportunity Of witnessing
LARGE CONFEDERATION.
Such an event.. however, occurred last night.
About o'clock IRE broke out in a carriage fac
tory on East Thirteenth street, near Third avenue,
and In half an hour there was magnificent
though rather expensive display Of fireworks. 1t
was unfortunately attended with disaster. Some
barrels Of alch9hol which were In the building
exploded, badly njuring eight Or ten dremen and
bystanders. 1t is feared that one Of them will
die, This fire toGplace in the rear Of the New
York circus during the hours Of performance, but,
strange 20 say, although perfectly aware ofthe
vicinity O! tile coahagratiol, the audience were
quite unwilling to leave the house. They did not
exhibit the slightest symptom Of panic and the
police had t, clear the place. The horses belong
lug to the circus troupe were removed to place
o. safety, thus giving the street gamias free
| "sIow.''
The recent experience Of
FORTUNATE CHURCH
has been exciting much comment in this city
of late. The church in question Is Christ Church
The rector, Rev. DR.. Ever, is noted for his ritua
istc tendencies. and his views and practices nav
given r.se to differences Of opinion in his congre
CATION. He introduced a surpllcec boy emo!
which some OF his people did not like. The ehurc
became involved In debt; but lately the trouble
have all ceased The rector Is to have his owl
way and so Is the congregation. The surplice
choir is to be retained, while quartette choir
to be added to it. a certain rich banker assume
all the expense Of the music, amounting to som
$4,000 or 5000 year. The other day he sent
the rector check for $4,000, as present to al
| in paying Of the debt Of the church.