The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1874-02-25

hrc, whether from q lamp or from the
hre place, We cannot ut present toll.
lie displayed grout presence of mind
and pulled off his coat and vest. As
soon as this was done, his shirt blazed
up rapidly, the flames soon getting
beyond his control. In the next
apartment, up stairs, Mcssrs. r. E.
LeContc and j. Quitman Marshall
have sleeping apartments. TO their
room Mr.. McCaw ran calling for as.
sis alice. These geutlencr, with Mr..
>. Q. Davis Of Ridgcway. and the
editor Of the WiNN.Bono News we're
fast asleep. They were reused and
rushed out. Mr. McCaw's clothing
was a sheet of fl mes, but in few
seconds this was exliugui>hcd. Dr..
Gibbs aud Dovlcy were called in and
dressed the injuries. The burnt por-
tion covers the back and chest. For
tun;te'y tho injuries arc superficial
aid the physicians entertain hopes of
his recovery. Mr.. Marshalrs hands
were badly burned while cxtinguish-
ing the flame. We sincerely tru> t
th ut Mr.. McCaw will soon recover
He has made IL brilliant record Us an
editor and correspondent. Ills let
ters, of late, over the signature of
"Qui Vive" have been remarkably
able.
LATER.-Since the above was in
type, wo have received telesram
stating that Mr.. McCaw died of his
injuries Thursday evening.
GRAND ToURNAIErT AT RIDaEwAY.
The Tournament ut lhdgeway was
a complete success, notwithstanding
tho iuclemency of the weather. AS
is frequent y the case, the weather
prophets who selected the time were
at fault. The morning was cold and
cloudy, and sleet and ruin fell at in
tervals during the course of the
tournament. But every thing had
been prepared and Che spectators had
assembled, 20 it was determined not
to postpone tho gala occasion.
Tweuty.four knights in handsome
costumes Gu trusty stceds entered the
lists.
NIessrs. r. s. Desportes, w. j.
Davis, Turner Stewart, Ellison Cloud,
j. a. Desportes, II. Edmunds and
Il. Means Davis, acted as Judges.
Mle<srs. George Smith, j. A. Ken
nedy and j. A. Simpson as MarshaIs,
and Pleasant Adams end Henry
Davis, as assistant MarSha's to pre-.
serve due, decornm among tha;" uol-
orot brethren and sisters. Mr.. l..
Helms was Herald. Quito num-
Der Of ladies graced the occasion,
and ty their encouraging glanccs,
moved the knights to deeds of valor.
The knights under command Of
Quentin Durward executed sou,e
preliminary maze lvrcs, waieh dis.
played their hors"manship to advan-
tage. kershaw, Chester and Fair
field were all represented, aud each
county may bc proud of her repre-.
seutativcs.
The following is list Of the
Knights.
JAS. Q Davis-Qucntin Durward
Capt. of Knights. ..:.
olwyn Cunningham, ,-Knisht Of
kersbaw.
Wm. Jvhuson--Kuisht Of Fair~
field.
. j. II. Caldwell X ighs of R,und
Table.
Robt. Cunuinsham-Knight Of
Liberty HILL.
N. y. Peay-Knisht Of Wateree.
/. >. Cunniugham-knisht Kcr.
shaw Changers.
S. L. Cooper Birm;n CHAN.
". NJ. II irden - Knight Of Rave ns.
wood.
b. II. Stevenson-Knight Of The
Elms.
". NJ. Coleman Knight of the
G,rtcr.
D n Coleman-Stoncwall
W. i. Edmunds- Richard Third.
L. Il. Bruce.
j. f. WyIce-Sergent jasper.
Geo. Kennedy Knight OF the
Lone Star.
John II. Craig-Black Prince.
&. Palmer Davis-Sir Walter
Raleigh.
W. G. Brown-Kuight of the Fly
ing Stars.
Charles Lowther-Knight of Chat
Richard Flanniyaa-Kni, ,ht Of
Bear Creek.
James Joiner-Knight Of 25 mile
Creek.
Thos. Cooper.-Knight Of ANA
ranth.