Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-09-09
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two oolored children, the result of OK
posure. II is now hoped that the demoli-
ton OF st. Michaels steeple will not be
necessary, as the foundation appears to be
sound.
CAMP ON THE BATTERY.
The tents from the war department and
from Wilmington were mostly put up in
the park faoing the battery and overlook
ing the confluence of the Cooper and
Ashley rivers leading out TO the bay.
Forts Sumter and Moultrie, of rebellion
fame, are plainly in view. As the sun
peered through the scrub oaks and into
the fonts this morning, and the inhabi-
tants responsibility turned out TO greet
their first Sunday morning since the
disaster, thrilling scene was presented.
Scores of little children were seen
gamboling on the green, mothers were
making the toilets of their infants, SER
wants were preparing breakfast over oil
stoves, and men were in groups like
soldiers after battle discussing the past,
present and future. Within a Hpaae 800
feet wide by 1900 in length probably
1000 persons were camped. This is one
of the aristooratic portions of the city,
and the campers were of the best families.
This has been an exceedingly warm
day in Charleston. The streets were
dusty and hot, but the breeze made the
atmosphere tolerable in the shade. Had
it not been for the arrival of two exour-
sion trains, bearing 200 people from
Savannah and intermediate points, and
the religious services in the open air, the
day would have been nm excet dinghy
quiet one.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
With the full blush Of the morning,
however, rose the voice of the negroes in
the public places. They got up singing
and shouting. BY 1890 O'Clock services
were in progress at dozen points. In
Washington Square hundreds of splendid
voices blended together in perfect har-
mony. The singing conld be heard at
the distance of o mile. A number of men
and women gave their experience" hfter
the general sermons. There was per-
feet din Of rejoicipgs and doubtless some
good will result.
A greater revival was probably never
witnessed than the one in Washington
Square. At o'clock there was general
mass-meeting at the corner of Broad and
East Bay streets, near the city post office.
Thousands OF people attended and elO-
quent sermons were preached by volun-
teer ministers. The singing was beauti-
full and touching and the teachings i'm
pressive, while the surroundings of the
meeting were thrilling.
ANOTHER SHOOK
OHAnLEsToN, s. O., Sept. midnight
There was another shock at 11.05 to-
night. It was not very severe and the
duration WAS about two seconds.
SHOOK AT AUGUSTA Last NIGHT.
AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept. 5.-There was a
slight shock this evening at 10.40, city
time, accompanied by low rumbling
| noise.
ARRIVAL OF MAYOR ooURTENAy.
NEW YoRK, Sept. 5.-Hon. VIM. A.
Oourtenay, mayor of Charleston, s. O.,
arrived this morning on the steamer Etru-
rim, drom Liverpool, and proceeded by the
| first train for Charleston. He authorizes
the statement that he will receipt and be
responsible for all tents that may DO for
warded by the National Guard to Charles
ton, where they are imperatively needed
| by many suffering and homeless people.
To secure this end he has appointed the
following named gentlemen to act as a
committee Of arrangements: William s.
Haste Of Charleston, s. O., w. H. Rhett
and I. d. Lanneau. The head quarters Of
the committee are at No. 317 Broadway,
/ New York. Tents will be forwarded by
the steamer Delaware (pier 81, North
river), of the Charleston line, free OF
charge. on Wednesday, September 9Th,
or by express, II they can be procured
sooner.
COLUMBIA, 8. O., Sept. 6.-Another distinct
shock was felt In this city last night Mt II .07
| o'clock, accompanied by the usual roaring
sounds. At intervals OF Aye minutes there
| after two remarkably brilliant and unusu-
ally large meteors shot across the skies
| from north to south.
| WORK OF THE RELIEF COMMITTEE.
CHARLESTON, Sept. Cat 0 o'clock this
morning the head. quarters of the relief
committee at the city building were
crowded by the sufferers. One member
is kept busy writing passes on the rail
ways to transport sufferers to Other
points. The committee prefers to give
this character of assistance above all
others. 1t gets the unfortunates away.
Orders for rations are being issued
Money Is given to no one. During the
rush of the applicants for assistance q
large section Of the Meeting street front
of the courthouse, opposite the city hall
fell out. The report of the fall was equal
to an earthquake shock. Immediately
the assembled thousands in and out of the
building began to sway and move like the
pillows of a storm strioken sea. The cooler
heads present mounted chairs and admon-
ished the people 10 move away quietly
and not become excited. The scene was
appalling for short time, but quiet was
finally restored. The men at work tear
ing down the frail portions of the court
house were ordered to stop work. Acting
Mayor Huger said the relief committee Is
now assisting about one-third of Charlie
ston's population. Dispatches continue
to pour in offering aid. About $95, 000
has already reached here, and it is be-
lieved that the contributions will finally
aggregate $500, 900 and that 5000, 00O
will have arrived by tomorrow night.
Money sent by registered letter or by
express to Mayor Oourtenay or the relief
committee comes in the most desirable
shape, although many contributions ar.
rive in the form of post-oiilce orders,
drafts, &c.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the scenes Of
despair and fright at the city hall were
again renewed by the falling buildings in
that vicinity. The great crowd near st.
Philips church, where the tall spire is
being torn down, fled precipitately. The
steeple of st. Miohael's church, the land
mark of the city, which was supposed "a
have been completely wrecked, appears
TO be about the only tall structure which
can be permitted to stand. People who
slept on board of vessels in the harboI
last night say they felt the ii O'clock
shock very plainly. Vessels made for.
ward plunges, then there WAS rumbling
noise and the waves thumped the hulls
viciously. The scientists came to the
front to-day with the statement that there
will be registrations of shocks every day
for some time possibly weeks yet.
ASKING FOR BUSINESS.
This mornings Nems and Courier gives
prominenoeto IN editorial on howto help
without giving, in which it says;
The generosity OF the peopleo OF the United
States has never been more fully or more
/ demonstrated mharn 10 hn,.,