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CITY AFFAIRS. ?l e c tin.jjs This Dur. Union Kilwinning Lodge, at 3 P. M. Carolina Dramatic Club, ac balf-past 7 P. M. Palmetto Cuards Rifle Club, at s P. M. Auction Sales Tnt? Day. Leitch & Bruns will sell at IO o'clock, at No. 2? Hay ne street, balance of stock of Wm. G. Whil den A co. ai iles Drake will sell at 10 o'clock, at his store dry goods, hats.and shoes. R. M. Marshall A Bro. will sci! at half-past 10 o'clock, a: No. 33 Broad street, book?,, silverware AC. J. Fra?sr Mathewes wi:i sei: at hair-pas; 10 o'c'.ock. at his office, a mule, f A. H. Abrahams A Sons will seil at 10 o'c'.ock, a: their store, dry gocdfi and notions. THE NEWBERRY KC-KLUX_Mr. Faulkner, who was wounded and captured, as we have al? ready mentioned, in the late affair at Newberry, has been released on giving bau to the amount of $1000._ A CALL DECLINED.-We learn from the Sa? vannah Advertiser, of yesterday, that Rev. W. S. Bowman, of this city, has declined a call he has received to the pastorate of the Lutheran Church lc havannah. Although we may sympathize with oar friends in Savannah on their disappointment, wi- are glad ol Mr. Bowman's decision, believing, as we do. that he ls the right man la the right place. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON was in St, Louis the other day. The papers there apo e of his de meanojpas modest and retiring, indeed they could not be truthful and do otherwise. The Chicago Post, a Republican organ, mentioned the fact In thu way: "Wade Hampton, who had some re? pute a Tew years ago as a rebel raider, is prowling about St. Louis." We admire the sweet and gen? tle spirit of this Chicago man. CLUBS AND STARS_Matthew Green, colored. lodged for larceny and vagrancy, was sent to the House of Correction for thirty days. Robt. Chesnut, arrested for attempting'to steal a ch Icken on Mr. Chap?n 's premises, No. 15 Presi? dent street, was sent to jail for twenty days as a vagrant. A white man, picked up while lying drunk in St. Michael's alley, was discharged on pleading the first offence. IMMIGRATION' FOB. THE FAR SOOTH.-Among the passengers by the Dictator, which len this city for Florida last Tuesday, were fifty Swedes,' forwarded by Messrs. Fraser & Dill to the planta? tion of General H.-S. Sanford, on the St. John's River. This gentleman ls a Northerner of con? siderable means, who has invested largely In the South since the war. He ls now in Europe, and has sent these emigrants through direct via New ?ork. They appear to be as orderly, quiet and well-behaved ao any community could desire, and will doubtless .prove of vast benefit to the section to which they have been assigned. This ls one of the best proofs that the lawlessness of a few un? principled rn-n cannot deter capitalists from in resting in those State3 where lt ls certain that abor brings pr?flt. CAPTAIS E. O. MORDEN.-We learn that a lumber of the nautical, masonic, and other .'r?enos of Captain E O. Marden, contemplate' ??dering him a complimentary excursion around ;he harbor previous to his return to his family it PhtladeU hia, where of necessity they are at present domiciled. Captain Murden resigned his Jutted States commission, bis only means of.-up? son, and cast bis lot with his native State. He received two severe wounds in battle, and was wice a prisoner daring the w?r, .aad since thea vas so unrortnsately injured by a rill on the Ice is to compel the use of crutches for nearly two rears, thoa disabUog him.from resuming his nau ical calling. Captain Murden is s;il! one or os, md we trust that he may be successful In his ?(Torts to obtain such employment as wilt enable Um to return with hts family in the faU to reside .ermanently here. UNITED STATES COCRT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7-HON. GEO. S. BRYAH, PRBSIDINO.-The jurors appeared and answered to their names. The appointment of C. L. Burckmyer as as ignce of Wm. G. Whilden A Co. was approved of >y tbe?onrt. John Wennstromm and Edward Wennstromm, lattves of Sweden, recorded their Intention of scorning ltizens of the United States'. The proceedings In the case of the United States Lgatnst a keg ol distilled spirits, a wagon, two torses, Ac, were amended by inserting "mules" n the place of horses. IN THE CIRCUIT CO ORT. Harvey Terry vs. the Plan MN' Bank- of *T air leid. -The complainant, being . non-rwtflont- or he State, was ordered to give security for the :os:s, the amount to be estimated by the clerk of ourt before the first Monday in June, and, in <te ault tygeof, the bill to be dismissed. * COLORED FIREMEN'S DEPARTMENi.-^-To-day here is to be a grand tournament of thc band nglnes of the Charleston Fire Department, ar anged exclusively hy the colored uremen of our tty. The following ls the programme: Companies wu assemble on Meeting street, lght res'lng on Charlotte. The Hu? will oe form id at 10 o'clock, as follows: Judges, music, esco; : 0 United states Colors, United 41 re Entune Com- - .any. Ashley Fire Engine Company, music. Comet 'Ire Engine Company, Prudence Fire Engine Oom lauy, music. Uni >a Star Fire Engine Company. The Hue of mareil will oe down Meeting, through talhoun, down King, through Gaset, down Meet ng, through Market, down East Bay. through (road, countermarching at Logan street, where he exercises will commence, m the following or? ien 1st. United Fire Engine Company; weight of agine 25r0 po?ods. 25 men. . 2d. Ashley Fire Engine Company; weight of ngine 2542 pounds, 25 men. 3d. <-omet Fire Engine Company; weight of en rlne 2710 pounds. 27 men. 4th. Prudence Fire Engine Company; weight of ngine 2530 ponuds, 25 men. 5th. Union Star Fire Engine Company; weight if engine 2920 pounds, 29 men. EXPLANATORY. TO THE EDITOR OF WIE NEWS 1 observe in yetar" issue "bi." th? ?TCh instant i copy or a letter from the correspondent of the lew York Betnld,in which the following--sp-' lea^s : ' Bruns and the president of the depart aentsald? Why don't'you buy something, Tim, ,nd give lt toi he boys.? I deem it proper to state that I was not present A the time alluded to. In fact, had nothing to lo either with tho suggestion or purchase, rfcspcctruily. R. S. Bran. Hotel Arrivals-May 17. * CHARLESTON HOTEL. J. Osley anti wife, Georgia; R. H. Kernaghan, j. J. Campbell. R. E. Brown, J. Kinloch, B. Mon? trose, G. S. Shirer, C. L. Trenhoim, G. H. Tren aorm, A. G. Magrath, Jr., E. H. .sparkman, G. E. Davis, W. S. Moore, J. W. Selkirk, W. H. Gilder ?leeve, L. Tuttles and sou, T. B. Jeffords, South Jarolina; W. F. Hogan E. Carroll. M. Block, ?forth Carolina; G. G. Herman and wire, New fork; G. S. Poor, Ai Robldor, G. W. Parish, C. liurphy, E. L. Segin, Georgia. MILLS HOCSI. J. O. Marshall, Columbia; J. Aadrews, Augusta; M. Johoson, New Haven; S. Clark, Michigan; A. H. Hamm nd, B. L. John-on, R. L. Daurt, New rork; A. Hunt, Bo-ton; D. N. Jewett, Aiken. FAVILION HOTEL. Mrs.J.Harly and sister. Ridgevillei J. D. Hen irix, T. D. Frye, Columbia; W. S. Ut.ey. T. J. Har? ley, D. E. Reardon. South Carolina; S. Montague and wife, Massachusetts. BARGATNS EXTRAORDINARY I - Furchgott, Benedict A Co., Nos. 244and 437 King street, beg to announce that, in order to reduce stock, they are now offering all kinds of Ade and staple Dry Goods at lower price? than ever. Th^goods must be sold without ?egard to cost. BELL HEADS primed on tine paper at $3, $4, 96, $8 50 apd $8 50 per thousand, according to slr?, a^Tns NEWS Job office. FIREMEN'S TOURNAMENT. CHARLESTON IN HOL WA T ATTIRE. The Charleston Fire Department-Thc Procession-Appearance of Men and Machines-Running for the Prize Time and Distance^- Incidents, o.<. One oi* the most prominent features of the nineteenth ceutary ls the wide spread enthusiasm for benevolent Institutions. Indeed, philanthropy has become the spirit of the age. The whole world ls dolus' honor to Wilberforce, Coward, Elizabeth Fry and Florence Nightingale. Great is the fame of the members of the Humane Society, of the tender hearts banded together for the sup? pression of cruelty to animais. Missionaries to foreign lands, and the pr motera of education, morality or religion, receive their full meed o* praise. Father Matthew and his enthusiastic fol? lowers have bad their day of glory. Vaccination and chloroform have shed a never-dying lustre on the names of Jenner and Morton. The victorious Soldier, the brave mariner, the adventurous trav? eller, the luged us mechanic, the sublime poet, the erudite philosopher, all and their claims read? ily acknowledged, and receive a well merited re? ward. But there ls one class of philanthropists, to whom the work: has not accorded the high place they so richly deserve; and ye: are they the bene? factors of their race, in a far truer and more prac? tical sense than your agitators for universal suf? frage, women's rights, or whatever Ism happen io be fashionable at the time being. From our earliest child hoed we have been so accustomed to rely on the fortitude and self-sacrifice of the lire man, that we ar} too prone to regard his heroic labors, perils and su uer tn gs, as a matter of course; and this very familiarity often makes us lose sight of bii worth, and underrate his no? ble exertions for the preservation of life and pro? perty. This band of heroes is i - be*found in every , civilized land. They form a universal. brother? hood-one lb their alms and Instincts, their mo? tives and actions. The fire bell ls the given sig? nal, and the burning homestead their trysting' place. Have you ewr considered, gentle reider, when lu the small hours of the night, yon heard the dread tocsin's doleful toll, perhaps rose from y our comfortable couuh.-and leaked out Into the dark night, to view where the fire-king held his reek- | less rout, and no: sering the blaze, er perceiving ' lt at a considerable distance from your home or place of business, you let down the sash and re? turned to your luxurious rest; we a*k, at such times, do you ever think of the fireman-how very differently the same tocsin's ring strikes on lils tutored ear? The first fell sound of Its Iron tongue rouses ilm from sleep profound; he springs from his bed Instinctively, d/>hs his fire scarred hat and coat, and, in large and rapid strides, hies him to the engine house. Oft la days gone by, ere our fair city had be? come a rain, anc dire war orphaued her belfries, in the dead of night have wc been awakened to the fullest realUf.tioa of Edgar Poe's Inimitable lines: "Bear the loud alarum bells Brazen bells ! What a tale or terror their turbulency tells ! in the startled car or night How they scream out their affright ! Too much horrified to speak, They can only shriek, shriek, Out of tune In a clamorous appealing to the mercy o( 'he fire, In a mad expostulation with the deaf and frantic fire." . i "Oh the bells, bells:bells ! What a tale Heir terror tells Of despair 1 How they cia jg, and clash, and roar ! i What a horror they outpour On the bosom of the palpitating air ! Tee the ear it tully Knows, i By che twanging J And the clanging How the danger ebbaaud flows.'' I How suggestive of horror, suffering, and dis- j tress i or delicate women and tender children ( exposed to the pitiless storm-old age and In- < fancy cast forth upon thc inhospitable night- 1 with weeping eyes aud bleeding hearts, to view j :he destruction of all they hold dear, and round .vhich their warmes; affections had centered. ? tVhat more calculated to arouse our deepest sym? pathies, to call forth our noblest efforts and argest charity, thia snoh scenes of woe and sad- j less. And yet how readily, we- delegate these ? lacred duties to the Arenles, wfcfto ,we selfishly uduige our ens<i. From -Jeat to year we nave leen bim do his maufui endeavor, until at last mr trust ia him has beco ue a raith; and, with < foll confidence In his prompt response to the .call >r succor, we are concent to let him bear the jrunt, and'fancy that upon i ur shoulders rests j 10 responsibility. In reviewing th ? history of the Charleston Fire D?partaient, we t.nd that it ls naturally divided I uto three periods-the lines ur demarkation bel?g ? ?he great fire of mas, and the generaLexchaoge"or < land engines for steamers within the first two or bree years arter Hie late war. lu 1S38. 1er Hie < irst tirae. tiie utt-ir Inadequacy ot the old system i ivas fully demonstrated, aud a total reorg ifliza- i lon was the consequence. B fore that epoch i he t Fire Department lu this city was "nothing bul a t jucket concern," as we have heard our elders ire- | puen; ly express il, and known to the present gen- ? jra'lon ouly by triduion, or from the history of i s'ed Brace, where a similar Institution in Savau- \ iah ls-humorou-l.r described la the mlrth-provok ng pages of the "Georgia scenes." There is un ] illusion, also, to t its same custom, in Schiller's 1 .Lay of the Bell:? "Swung from hand to hand with zeal along ' By the throng. I Speeds the pall." t The engines wen small affairs, stationed near I he Are, and supplied by these buckets. A line ? ras formed, ge ue a', y by impressment, from the 1 veli to the eugine, au I along it passed thc buck- 1 its, from hand to hand; another line conveyed 1 lown the empty tuckets b ictagaia to thowell. J 'he engine company, in the meinwhile, are en- 1 faged In playing c n the fire. The want or4 hose 1 vas a serrons drawback: and even wheu the buck its passed our or Hse,-*raa tera were not much 1 letter. A little engine would go to a welt and fill ? ip, then go to the (fte and play upon lt, tu reim n * igalu to the well as soon as Its scanty supply ' ihall have been ?xaaiftted. t Before 1833 theie ireAiNr, l?( any public wells i n the city, and the scarcity*of water was one of t .he most serious hi udrauces to a greater eulciency if the department. The city afterwards sauka 1 lumber or fire wells, but many of these have be- ? JO mc worthless bj- the tidal drains. Wherever a 1 11 ain came ia contact with it tire well, the latter 1 ivas destroyed, as tue draius ar? on a lower level < ihan the wells. 1 It ls very much to be regretted that among the 1 casualties or ihe late war we have to mention the . destruction of nearly all the records of the depart- i ment In this city,- iud we were tims fr?strated in ! our original design of writing a full and succinct history of the fire organizations of Charleston. i Heretofore the aauiversary or the department, < the27th or April, always was tie great gala day 1 of oar city. For weeks the enthusiastic young 1 firemen worked ni^bt and day, burnishing their darling machines, MUew-y particle or metal 1 about them shone like poll-tied allve'r. Their fair 1 friends fully equal:ed them in their seal, aud cou? ti Hinted their quo*? to The pageant by the t. isre fol wreaths, garlands md pyramids or natural I and artificial flowers that .decorated the engine i and hose carriage. The comest theil was for the greatest distance any ol the eugln-js could throw a stream or water. With thc change or rapp ira tusltwasat once perceives that this would no longer be a fair test, r.s ir wo-nd bc eisy for any company to secure ' the victory by simply procuring a steamer of greater power than auy other in our department. A different style o' contest was, thererore, in? troduced, which has been found to work well In other titles. The object ;now is to run the apparatus a glveu distance, and.throw a stream lu the shortest possible Mme. This has the advantage of at once being vcrv practical, encouraging manly and tieaithrnl exercise, aud at the same time furnishing every possible ele? ment for an hono'ablc riva.ry and friendly emu? lation, lt was found best, however, to separate thia contest or tournament from the anaaal Mayor's parade Mid Inspection, as the'Ftre De? partment had greatly outgrown its ante-bellum. proportions, and lt was au bat, impossible to ac; compUsa all these purposes ia o ac and the s day. Hence the change of day. The Preparation. For weeks thc gallant boya have been prac lng every night In thc vicinity of their respec engine boase*. With an esprit de corps worth the highest commendation, they have not spa themselves, but after working all day at the fo or thc carpenter's bench, on the scaffold! standing behind the counter, or sitting at desk, they have Leen found, to a man, at place of rendezvous to prepare for the great c test. Would-be-wise old men and socr old ma may sneer at the ebullition of youthful en<h iasm; but we who are not so wise know full n that lt is only by such enthusiasm, and by si singleness of purpose, that all that ls great t good lu the world has been achieved. The Gathering. With the dawn of yesterday's morn all don and fears were dispelled with regard to the wei er. The clerk of the weather In Broad street haved vtry creditably. The sky was of spot! blue, and the sun's rays tempered by g-i zephyts from the east. At an early hour, wi the busy housewife plied her morning care i went to market, young ladle?, with their thoug on firemen bent, repaired to select positions p vloos'.y engaged, where they couldlobtain a gt view of the glorious com est. Firemen were se hurrying to their engine-houses; and with a p cisi?n that surprised everybody, the departmi assembled at'the Citadel,.and at o o'clock thep cession began to move, to the inspiriting stra of Muller's band. Filing and connter-marchl on the Green, with the tinkling bells of the ht reels and sharp clangs from the trucks, thc co panles flied steadily out of the gate, and took the line of march down King street. The ll rena were treated with all courtesy by the ml Bary a thoritles, and with sentinels at the gates kc away the nuisances In the shaps of young urchli who usually are' the bane of these celebratloi Perfect order was preserved, and a breathli space allowed until the procession cleared the e closure around the Green. Down King street they marched, the bells rln lng a* merry peal or anticipated triumph, ai amid the waving of kerchiefs, the fluttering dresse*, and bouquets thrown by fair hands to e pedant firemen "looking up" to beauty's bowe the column passed through Hasel street In King. The Order of Exercises had been prepared- by experienced bauds, ai was so arranged as to brigg the. most deslrab qualities of the Steam Fire Department Into pla 1st. steamer will start from "Meeting s'ree near the Circular Church, running three hundre (300) yards, with twenty (20) pounds of stearn ? the start, with Uve (?) mea to the ?one thousan (1000) pounds weight of the engine, reeling un an uncoupling one hundred (loo) feet or ho->e at th termination of the three hundred (3Q0) yardi Taking suction at the dratn pit opposite Haya street; and ploying one hundred (100) feet c water: as soon as the one hundred feet of wate ls o?.t uned the rime will be called by the tim ,'Udges, Mes-rs. A. H. Hayden and John A. Wag? ber, and marked on a board tn a conspicuoc place. Messrs. A. Cameron and E F.>an?eaud wi act as starting Judges, assisted by Messrs. li. M Alexander and C. P. Almar. Messrs. M. H. Na tuan, F. L O'Neill and B. M. Strubel will assis the time Judges. AU discharge pipes to be lei open at the time of starting, cover of drain pit : be flited for the ase of each company by som some member starting with engine or hose reel 2d. All leels must "lave three, hundred (300) fee of hose to start wjth. No member polling on t ti? red will be allowed to handle the engine-coup ling of hose not. belog considered as h.miling reels to start at thc same time aud bn a line wit! the engine; unreeling of hose to commence Wbei the reel reaches the drain pit. 3d. Engine to c?me to the stand with colt water, and tire and steam un there; when twenty [20) pounds of steam la reached the start must bs made. Correct steam gauges must be used, sub ?ect to examination by the ju 1. es. Companies tl use any coupling they see flt, and no restriction aauo-me number of men pulling on Hie, reel? It no case willa second trial be allowed. The dec! -ion of the Judges must be final. In ca?e. how ever, id an accident happening to the engine be Tore the mal comes off, the judges are empowered to change Its turn, so that the run la not alto jettier lost. 4th. After the run and play, each steamer wll oe allowed leu (IO) minutes to retire from thc 1 ral ti pu. Nu member? of any companies win ut. i lowed within the enclosuie, except members ol the company on rou. and tue officers and'rncm lers of all companies are earnestly requested tc iay particular actantlou to this part . uf the pro? gramme. The following table gives the official weight ol he several engines, and the number of men al owed to each : Weight. No. Men. Pioneer.4,860 Kagle.5.480 yzi Independent (Columbia).6 ooo sc Vlellant.4.850 " 24 Pheonix.6.320 . 2? ,Euia.4,9*0 25 Manon...-.4.S70 24 Berman.......6,780 34 E'ametto.6.260 31 ?Ope..'...4.890 21 Washington.4,- o . 24 Stonewall....6,100 31 Voling America....6.480 32 Thc sight from the ba'.oony or the Charleston Hotel was mag'.lucent-offering ns line a living ind moving picture as has ever been beheld la .ld Charleston. At thc hoad of The ProeewUir * :ame Muller's Band, givlug forth "delightf?l Busic. followed by the-committee of arrange nents, consisting of M. H. Nallian, -Esg., chief of he Ure department; Ft. M. Alexander, first c*f iisti.L t cider; C. P. Aiinar. second assistant chief; ?. L O'Neill, third assistant chiefs and IL M. itrolicl, clerk of the board. These gentlemen vore their handsome saffron-colored frock coatS) ivitu elaborate white hats and worked belts. Chief s'atb-an wore- the massive gold badge and the. leimet presented to bim by the New York Are de ?artmeut. HOOK ANO LApDKIv COMPANY, NO. 1, vas at tue heal of the column, para Ung over 35 U3ti,ln their firemen's uniform or red shirts, with hack pants and belts. This company was Incor. ?orated on the 13th ot December, 186J, and has its* ruck house in l}ueeu streei. Tue truck was built ly C. E. Hartshorn, of New York, and has live adders, ranging from ten to forty-two feet Ju ijiigth. The ollieers are: A. B. Jarvis, furemafu olia Doyle, assistant foreman; J. H. Loeb, secre ary, and A. Johnston, treasurer. The Company ook part in thc procession as au escort by ip vita Ion, and had no trial of skill. Thc truck was astefully decorated with garlands of evergreons ind Howers, and ia the centre, on each side, was i crossed gilt hook and la icier. Four gold eagles id.led greatly to the appearance, and a splendid welve-polnted star of evergreens and flowers, estlag on an evergreen support, completed one if the most tasteful dressings in Mi- procession. TUB PIONBEH STEAM KIKE KNfllNK CuMPANY, mown properly as the Charleston Fire Oompa ?y of Axraeu, came next m the tine, the eugine teing drawn by four haudsomc buy horses. This s thc oldest dre company in tile city, aud was lu iorporated lu 1801. Thi oMecrs are : Augustmc r. Smythe, president; J. O Goateveuler, vlo-pr-sl lent; C. B. Sctrau. first director; ll. s. Kenneker, lecoud director; E. C. Steinin yer, Murd director; f. F. Parham, fourth director; i. W. Mc.Kenry, lecretary ; W. P. Havenel, treas ir.-r; J. C. Sig wald, ugincer; Wm. liam, assistant engineer; H. L. Ucckuiau. T. J. Meiviu, George M. Chap?n, and EL 3. Mustard, axmeu; J. E. Burke, solicitor. The milora of t lie Pioneer isa wlil'.o dannel coat, (rimmed and ?aced willi red, and black pants, racy paraded..slxty-ilve meu. Tne englnn was tressed wini garlands uf evergreens and roses, md made an Imposing apo ?ni?ee. TUB COLUMBIA OELSOATION. Next followed lip; Firemen's u md from Colima oia, comiHised of Clgateeu pieces. The men wore i neat uuliorm, consisting of. a red coat faced with black, aud dark panta. Captain Sybrand ls Hw leader. During the greater part of tue day they were stationed ia front of Mic Charleston Hoce, and earued numberless plaudits, as they encouraged the cantostaa^.s with meir soul-stir? ring airs. They were followed by tho Independent Fire compmv, -if Columbia, lu their handsome-uni? forms of blue coats, faced with red, and white pants. They narabered fifty-four, and brought their splendid new eugine, a rotary steamer, made by the Silsby Manufacturing Company, of Seneca Fan*, N. Y". The engine wai adorned arlin several beautliul wreaths, and presented a very neat appearance. The officers of the company are: John McKenzie, president: John C. sutphen. vice-president; Daniel C. Pclxotto, secretary; W. H. Monckton, first director; Henry Hennis, third director; John F. Sa prion, fourth director. THB BAOLI FIES BNOIN B COM?ANT, being the next oldest m oar Pure Deportment, fel? lowed. Their handsome steamer Wau built by L. Button,of Waterford,New Yaric,.in i860, on. plan of Button A Blake. They paraded forty-i men: The engine, which ls Itnown famlllarlj ''Our^ejr?,'.wJas jb^aautlfuii^iressea wittings i flowere^.aijo^bore thef proud mcrttej>S3e!pj Para'ti." "'Thi nose reel, *Our Carrie.*' 'Was 'i beautifully decorated. The uniform Is a tunic edged with ma?k.'ar?d? -'white pants. ' company was incorporated lu Hh& aua.lta.pi ent-otfic?rs are: Win. Rto McIa?ajj, preside John.'peed. vice-president-u A. J.^lUa,rllr?t dlr tor;.E W. Gradiok, second dlreatferr; A.*?. Kai paux, third director; J. SnmsB^tfo^cirect A.M.Cohen,secretary:0. E. Jolrnsp^*iieasai W. D. Gradic^ngtjieer; M. E. Calvert^asslsti engineer; C. F. Osborne, tlrst aanan? jp. Lyo second axniaiK "S?; rhelps, third' -axroau: W McDonald, fourth arman. . VIGILANT FIRS ESOINB COMPANY followed,' makla^an imposing show wttho'rrelri a red-?nd nine men la Uno, dressed. 4B their t? ful uniform of white coats faced? 'withed a edged with mue, and white pants wiri .bine coi This company was formed in i81Tv ??cr incorp atedlnl8l9. and has always been; a favorite the City. Th?lr elegant little engtote, made by t Silsby"\Manufacturlng Company,'''Seneca Fal New York, had aTJ. the a vantage ^of.aewne and elicited general.adth^fron by Its beau? make and resplendent appearance, lt was tas fully decorated, and Dore that loveliest of wreat which was won by the company at the late Cat olicFalr. The "Little Giant," as the machine familiarly known, ls a handsome atialr. T present officersof the company are: L. D. Mowt president; T. Street,- vice-president; E. Gaillat first director; J. A. Lafitte, second director; J. Matthlessen, third director; A. H. Mowry, four director; E. G. Chupeln, secretary; G. A. Folll treasurer; P,.Macmillan, engineer; E. F. Schacht J. J." Bonncit, W. TrmmQns and G. W. Pemberto Axmeu. jntrBix^x. j - j Behind th?ir rivals came the Phoenix Stea Fire Engine Company, with seventy-five men line. This company was incorporated in 182 and has its engine hou-e In Cumberland stree across which they have raised a large banner li scribed "Welcome Mets," I. e., the Metropolita de eeation from Savannah. The engine was but in 1866, by Wm. Jeffers A Co., of Pawtucket, R. 1 aud its peculiar make exh.blted the fine conditio in which it was, kept to the highest advaatagi The metal work shone like burnished gold, an the englue was bright and beautiful with ribbon and Howers. A conspicuous feature of the dressin was a mound of roses or every hue, and "Llttl Frank" might well contend with auy other on th ground for the palm ff beauty. .The- officers an Wm. AlkeaKelly,.presldeat; A." G. Magrath,'Jr Vizepresident; E. H. Sp?rttmatf, first directo! Sam Gaillard, second; W. M. Bruns, third; W Mure, fourth; John DeVeaux, engineer; 'G. E Davis, secretary: Thos. S. Bee. treasurer; axraet E. F. West, Geo. Gllllland, T. L. Webb; Jr., puiiba Robinson. Among the Phoenix were a delegation from th Georgia Steam Eire EngiaeHOompanj, whohai arrived In the morning, under the command o Lieutenant Thos. W. Henry. Their uuiforn of gray frock coat?, trimmed and raced with red could hardly be distinguished from their hosts They are as follows: Geo. H. Hin iel, T. w. Heu ry. C. E. Dodd, W. T. Williams', 0. II. Whitford Sam Leckie, W. H. Bohlln, M. P. Murray, D. D Plumb, Augusta, Ga. TBE ?TNA STEAM FIRS ENGINE COMPANY carno next-lu the line. Wk splendid 'body of mea tniedwvth the prestlgeADf past successes, "anc confident of being able to "do it again." Thej turned out seventy mea in their uniform of aTet frock coat, trimmed with black, and white pants Their large hats are faced with a diagonal scrol bearing the word "jEwa,." and impart an Inde pendent look to the mea which seems to be a presage of victory. Th fe. is oaetf . th? oid conn* ui'-'.s, rtavfttg been incorporated** 1380. lue* eu glne was built by Clapp A Jones, and was put In service In 18S6. The following are thc present oin eera: E. Willis, president; T. J. Lyona! vice president; R. S. Walker, arst director; w. H. Har vey, second director; Walter Webb, Jr., third dlrec tor; C. J. Birnie, rourth director; J. McLelsh, sec retary; Oran Bassett, treasurer;C. C. Wightman, engineer; Win MoLeish, E. D-. Pryor,..C. Leonar die and J. Williams, ?xmen. The 'fattie .Ned' was drawn by a pair of iron grey horse.., and was elaborately ornamented with flowers. The metal work was polished to a wonderful degree ol brightness, aud the whole maculae was evident ly lu perfect order. In the midst or the .Etnas catue the METROPOLITAN HOSE KERU OF SAVANNAH,. dragged by thp'flfteerjMsttor'sTroni that company and delegations rroiUftueljr hosts; the Pheonix ami .Siaa. This hose reel ls a beautiful piece ol mechanism, and Lottie attracted general admira tlon as she passed along. The visitors made a handsomeapsearauoe lr> their, unironna <$ red? ondeen coat A, andi privates} Baekens?-ttlrcdTied wjth wliKo, and Choir ned bitser caps ?1$ white racings. They arc a flue body ?r men, ?ridas clever a set or fellows as ever came from Georgia. They are ll. II. Lewis, second vice president .lu command; W. T. Marshall, secretary; L. A. Mc Caithy, euglneer; J. Brooks, W. >. Clark, P. J. Golden, J. Ii. Grunts W*M, Gibbous, T. T. Hoi latid, Ji. K. Hay nee, J; A, lie wis, J.' G.>JWbtrt?B0ti, J. M. R?sentele, ta. von Gla'rfn and'A. J. Wragg. ' Thc jBtua hose reel cam.- next to the visitors, and was followed by the j CUIWiti COBKK HAND. '? Tills band w*as formed bat ashore time ago, abd the high degree of proficiency lt has attained, in thc few months of Its existence, well deserves the encouragement which Is given to lt. TUE HOOK AND LADDER, NO. 2, was next In the Hue. This company was organ? ized lu 1868 rrom the Charleston Fire Compauy, one of the oldest lu the department, and made Us first anuual parade la thai year. It paradell yes teiday-13 uncdoofctiig mea, in a^uiitfQcm ofj-ed, blouse/and[ bior)k pauts! We truel was neatly deo?mtei with - garl.mls- Of' evergreens -and wreaths of fragrant Howers, envlronlug the mot? to, "We arc Ready." Across the horlzmiial lad? ders were three evergreen arches, In eaoh or which hung a oask-t of flowers. The dressing was in good taste and much admired. The officers of Hie company are: J. C. Lacoste, foreman; Wm. Woods, assistant foreman; S. Webb, treasurer; E. Maguire, secretary and tru. k-kceper. TU & ll Alt: ON 8TKAM FIRE ENGIBE COMPANY followed, Sartididg eighty' men,'dressed in red jjckcts and black pants. The englue was built by Clapp A Jones, of New York, lu 1866, and thc neat hose carriage by Mr. H. Stcnkin, lu, Ch ./les ton. "Oar ^naa^j.was profuse!* ' decied jvith wreatns. af evergreens.! ai i flowers,-an? never looked better in lier life. The decorations were beautiful, ?nd the taste with which they had ueeu prepared and placed In position told of many a rair hand at work. They flew also their beautiful t anner or blue silk, fringed with gold, on e?epide^?? which 1B Ute Burna or the company and dateoi*lrrc()rporailoTi;'1?3?r, "and on the other thc ever meuioraoie revolutionary scene between General Marion aud the Bri lsd officer, with Hie motto "Non sibi sed Patriae." Ou the hose car? riage was perched a cage, coutainiug a geuuiuc livlng-?ox, TjersonlTylBg the nicko ame (swamp Foxi given to Ceaeral Marlon, the famous parti? san leader lu south Carolina during the first revo? lutionary war. On the top of the cage was anoth? er juvenile rox of diminutive size, winch seemed very uncsy ia its lofty position. Thc officers ai e: 4L c. Baskley, president; T. S. Sig wald, vlce-presideut; G. A. Calder,- secretary; A. J: Jager, treasurer; W. H. Slgwald, engineer; H. L. Calder assistant; ? hos. R. Keegan, rim director; W. H. Sturken. sec ind directer: M. Maxcy, third director; J. Plaspohl, fourth director; J. DeLeslIue. E. M. Doar, R. E. Cox, H. Lii.a, axmea. TUE GERMAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE came next, drawu by four stately dark bay horses. This company was incorporated lu 1839, and pa? raded nluety splendid looking men, lu their uni? forms of red coats with blue racings, ami while pan's. Their magnificent engine, the largest in the department, was tastefully decorated, and "Oar William" looked as bright and clean as an engine cooid be made. The officers of this com? pany Wear shonidar straps tastend of the usual chevrons or the other companies. They are : Ger hardt Riecke, president; John Br?nings, first vice president; H. Wohlken, second vice president; John Marlenhoff, tlrst director; L. Schwackc, second director; E. H. Sturoken, third director: F. Streokfuss, rourtlu-direcior; A. D. uraver, fifth director; M. Belli tzar, secretary-t Wm. Br un Jes, [treasurer; H. Niebuhr, H. j?. Biuejuofao, JJ. Wit j Jen, 0. Schroder, axmen. A conspicuous feature of the dressing was a lovely wreath enclosing the name of the company. THE PA Lil ETTI) STEAM F1KE EN OIN 2 COMPANY came next In order, drawn by a fine pair of bay horses, and taming oat forty-five men. The uni? form !3 a red shirt with white unttins forming the letter "P" on each breast, and black panta The Palmetto ls, like the German, one of the most powerful steamers In thc city, as has been proved by repeated trials. It was built by the. Amoskeag Company, of Manchester, New Hamp? shire. . The decorations on the engine were spien dfO, and a beautiful pyramid of flowers rising from festoonaof evergreen were worthy or all ad? miration. A miniature palmetto tree in tire centre of the enzine, rising from a a-.and of flow? ers, and with the rattlesnake colled around its base, was the moat striking feature ot' the decora? tions. The officers are: Hugh Ferguson, presi? dent; Jos. Reddock, vice-president; First Director, Thoa. McIntyre; Second Director, J. Coleman; Third Director, J. Burns; Fourth Director, T. Cor? coran: Secretary, E. A. Roye; Treasurer, W. T. Huger, Engineer, Thos. Miller; M. Keegan, S. Burns, M. Moran, D. Kennedy, axmen. THE HOPE STEAM PIRE ENGINE, COMPANY came next in order, their engine "drawn by a fine pair or bay horses*. The company paraded thirty six fine looking-men, a large turnout .'or the num? ber oa Its rou, dressed "ta rfd Bhlrtii and black pants, it waVtBcorporared Jn 1843, ana the en? gine' was baut by. the Amoskeag Company, in 1853.., "Our Kid'' was hatideo^y-deooratedjvith a profusion of flowers and evergreen and the beautiful star lt bore waa a.wonder in the way of floral decorations. The red shirts of the men all bore the emblem of Hope-an anchor-worked tn black. The oillcers are: W. H. Smith, president; G. Burke, viee-presi-icnt; 0. P. Rouse, first direct? or; J. H. Campbell, second; J. McDowell, third;T. Kelly, fourth; P. W. Croglian, secretary;. H. T. Peters, -treasurer; CP, Monsseau, ^engineer; J. BUey, fireman; axmen, M. Maher, J. Kelly, E. Egleston. Risbnrd Cantwell. Among the decora? tions ou the "engl ne were a beautiiul Fenian flag of satin and a couple of rare exotics (Lille? of the Nlit) which were presented to the company by Mr. H. T. Peters, the treasurer, from whose garden they were taken. Tho outer leaves of thia unique flower are green anti very iarge, bearing the sem? blance of a hage ear of corn. In the centre la a single Large purple leaf, enfold ng a horn, about tweive Inches long, of dec-p purple hue. Thia strange plant excited a great deal of curiosity among the lovers of cowers. The plant is aaid to be the only one* In the Cntteu States. THE WASHINGTON STEAM FIRE EUGINE COMPANY was next in line. Thia company WJS incorpora? ted* In 1843, and ls a fine Clapp. A Jones engine, built lu 1898. The.oulcers arc: James M..Carson, president; L. Cavanaugh, vice-president; T. E. Ho? gan, first director, H. R. Wicking, second direc? tor; M. (/Mara, third director; H. N. Pregnall, fourth director; M. Fitzgibbon,, secretary; C."H. Le wen, treasurer; Taemas Morris, engineer; Thomas Murray, J. T. Pregnall, L. E. Jlougeon, J. J. Guenveur, axmen. The uniform in a red coat, trimmed with black, and faced with bla'ck collars and curfs; white panis with three-quarter black stripe. The engine was verytastefully decorated, beau tful stars or evergreen adorning the wheels. THE STONEWALL STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY oame next lu order. The apparatus was-drawn by a pair of roan horses. It also was built by the Amoskeag Company. The company paraded 55 mea, the well-known gray coat attracting mutt attention. They were in mourning for Mr. Harrall. and toe bose carriage was beautifully draped, the name "Harralt" being inscribed In, large letters on a banner, encircled by mourning emblems. The,offlcers are : G. Lamb Ualst, presi? dent: John E. Bolnest, vice-president; W. G. Mil? ler, secretary; C. .A- Almar, treasurer; E. W. Blake, first director; W. Nichols, second director; James F: Salvo, third director; E. W. Leman, fourth director; W. M. Webb, engineer; S, Y. Disher, John Miller, T. W. Hughes and.A. 0. McMl?aH, axm?n. Last in the procession came the popular YOUNO AMWUCA STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY, incorporated in i860. They bave a ro ary engine, built by Sllsby, of New York, h waa drawn yes? terday by a handsome, pair of grey lorses, and gave ample proof -by -its elegant ornamentation of the high favor the gallant Young Americas en Joy with f the softer sex. The engine bore the motto, "Where dacy calls, tlicieyou will finer ue.;' The hose carriage, howevi r, was the -objeeeuf universal attention... Perched ou its top was the uncouth figure of a most ungainly, naif-starved looking, llv?.black>e&r. Beside him the explan? atory legend, "Bear .iud for-bear." Behind Ursa Major was the picture of a tiger springing upon Its prey, with the inscription, "Nobody's Pet." The uniform of'the Young. American consists of ] thc traditional fireman's red shirt and black panis. They paraded forty-five "men. The officers are as follows :*R. S. Brans, president; W. A. .Lowen, vice-president; J S. Wcstendorff, secre? tary and treasurer; P. Finn, first director; J. A. McDougal, second director; W. Heitman, third director; G. Relyca, fourtli director; J. ftotU, en glneer. this engine baa recently undergone thorough repair, and looks us linc as when lt first came from t he- fountlry. The procession moved down Meeting to Broad, through Broad to East Bay, up Eas: Bay to Queen, and. th rou ch Queen back* to Meeting street. At tho corner of Queen and Meeting they passed lu revlew*Tai'ter which they stripped ttie engines of their decorations, and got them? selves ready preparatory to the tournament nov* about to commence. ' * Thc Starting Point was a pole, erected In the centre of Meeting street, opposite the Circular Church, the dropping of a large ball from which Indicating to the JioJgwmfn.nt of the Charleston Hotel the exact ntrtssSBFnil s\arti n g. The starting judges ware Messrs. A. Cameron and E. Fonrgeaud, assisted by Messrs. R. M. Alex der and C. P. Almac. .As each engine came up. to this peint it was examined by a committee to Insure fair p'.ay. The Goal. Three Hundred yards distant, opposite Ha-ne street, ls thc Ure well from which each company, In turn, was to draw and throw water. One hun? dred feet beyond this was a rope, 100 feet long, to mensure, the first splash of water that touched thc mark. At this point were stationed Messrs. W. 0. Whllden and-, acting as lime judges assisted by Messrs. M. H. Nathan and P. L O'Neill, who watched the dropping ol 'he bal.1, and gave notice the Distant that water was-throwirto the ' required limit. The entire street, from Hay,ie to Plnckney, was enclosed by ropes, lined by a cor? don of policemen, who effectually did their duty, keeping the arena clear, nud maintaining perfect order throughout the day. Tile Kuli. As'the decisive moment drew near, when the labor and practice" of weeks was to be exhibited to nn admiring muitltqde, and victory and defeat to bs the result of a two minutes' rmi.* he enthusi? asm of the men rose tofeverhe.it. The excite? ment spread, and spectators were scarcely more cool than the eager participants, lt was about il o'clock when the Ploueer opened-the lall, making a capital run and setting up a mirk, which it was ovulent but few of the coirtes auts would be able to go beyond. But as lt would bc tedious to mention the run and throwing of each compa? ny separately, we prefer tu give the result lu tab? ular form, aa follows: Time of IUD. M. S lime ot' run anti playing. M. S Time* leaving ground. Pioneer. Independent.. .. Hage. Vigilant. Pi. j.'nix... . M el ropo li tau.... JStua. Marlon. German. Palmetto. Hope. Washington. Stonewall. young America. i io l io 1 14 1 -16 1 20 i'o? No time l 2? l os 1 13 1 4:i 1 41 2 21 2 56 2 4d 1 45 1 37 allowed. 1 4ft 1 SI 2 Ol i as 1 ?S 1 42 1 ID 1 35 1 20 i 47 1 14 1 39 i' is 1 25 1 40 I 10 1 07 1 34 The committee of arrangements agreed to let the Metropolitan, of savannah, use the ?teamer of the ?tna lu the contest, they not having brought their engine with them. The time made uy the Metropolitans ander this arran gem en. was: Time made, L4A; getting ctr the ground, Lld, The first city, prize wasawarded'to.the.jEtna; I the second to the Washington. The Pioneer prize (offered for the engine that would get quickest off the ground) was awarded to the Stonewall. General John A. Wagener presented the prizes, addressing ihe fortunate victors in his usual felicitous manner. .The compliment was acknowledged by the presidents of the several companies addressed. The Independents, of Columbia, showed what stuff they were made of. and In fact, gave evi? dence of pretty good training. Had they- been accustomed to run their machine over cobble? stones, there ls little doubt but they would have contested the laurels with the .Etnas. The Vigilants made a capital run; but victory was not to be theirs. Their engine left them In the lurch, and would not draw. They did not contend Tor the Pioneer prize. The Germans stripped to their work"-like good fellows, but three of their men falling In the run they lost several seconds-valuable time, which could not be recovered. Incidents. Previous to going on parade the Pioneer boys, with their apparatus, were .photographed -by Sonder (successor to Qalnby A Co.) whilst In front of the house of No. 2 'nook and Ladder Company) in Wentworth street. ? Captain MoTureous, a member of the Vigilant Company, fell while running with the engine and was severely bruised. He was carried off and at? tended to. One of the engines drew mnd from the well, and in playing off besprinkled the chief and his assist? ants wifh it,dlsflguring their handsome uniforms. Several temporary drinking saloons, which had been erected near the starting point in Sleeting street, did a good business. The indefatigable Brookbanks had a large can-. vasa sign hung out, welcoming the nre depart? ment, and inviting them to cake, ice cream and soda water (for a consideration, or course.) After the distribution of the'prizes, (about 2 o'clock.) the vast crowd dispersed. Dint ii nee 'Flaying;. At 4 o'clock P. Ju", the crowd reassembled In Broad street, between Meeting and King streets, where the contest for distance- playing was about to take place. The German?, Independent, Palmetto and Stonewall Companies entered the list. Each engine was,allowed fifteen minutes at the well corner of Broad and King streets, to use one hundred feet or hose, and steam unlimited. Captains A. B. Jarvis aud J. C. Lacoste were the judges. The Germans rapidly got up steam, and first took up their position at the well. In due time they commenced playing off with a tremen? dous head or steam, but the hose was unequal to the pressure, and buTst twice. T..e Germans tried hard to keep the pipe in position, but the power of the engine was so great that at one time the mea were unable to hont lt dowu. Ana'cohda like, lt raised its head swaying to and fro, and throwing a heavy stream promiscuously, and quite unwelcome, in every direction. The heavy pipe, In. its vibrations, struck one of the firemen pretty severely, though not causing serious inju-y. At last, however, all worked right, and they made the distance of 263 feet and 6 inches. The Palmetto came next. After bursting their hose once, they played up by degrees, and ac, compllshed the handsome distance of258 feet and 6 Inches. Tire lateness or the hour, or else the apparent hopelessness or surpassing such a throw, Induced the Independents and Stonewalls to yield the, contest, without playing off. The Pahnettoes, of, course, carried* off the prize. Festivities. The visiting Georgians were entertained during the evening by the Phoenix, with a handsome supper at their hall, In Cumberland street. The -E-.usH, together with a large number of other In? vited guests, were present, and the evening was passed amid good cheer, fine fellowship, ardent toasts and eloquent speeches. The reunion, we need uot say, was most happy-a flt and agreea. ble close to a haf? day's work. The Marions likewise opened, their hearts and their hall, doing (he hospitalities to their Indepen? dent visitors from Columbia Numerous Invited guests assisted to.make things pleasant. The boys had a good time, though lt would not sur? prise us very much IT some or them had just the least blt of a headac e this morning. ? 17 s J ir JB .>?. a HOTS <: JE a. MOTHERS, READ THIS.-Children's Copper Tip Shoe-, O's to li's, all leather, for only 35 cents, at the STAR SHOE HOUSE, NO. 442 Klug street, niayl?-thstuG W. a Chapman A Co. BUSINESS ENVELOPER_THE NEWS Job'OtUce is now pr?parai lo furnish good enve.opus, witi'. nusini-ss cards printed thereon, at $i per thous? and. Send your orders. Every merchant and nusiuestf mau should have ins card printed on ins envelopes THE ATTENTION OF WATCH-BUYERS IS called io our large stock of- Waltha 11 Watches. These Watches have been long known 'hrougiiont the trulted ?sate* as the best ut.d .cheapest In. the market. All Ratones guarantee"!. \" w. CARKINOTOX A CO., marW No. 256 King street. CROQUET ! CROQUET ! ! CROQUET ! ! I-Im? mense reduction In price 1 Thc largest Field Croquet at $4. HASEL STREET BAZAAR AND Sb. 101 KINO ST. niar22 PARCHEESI ! PARCHEESI !-A royal game ol India. HABEL STREET BAZAAR, apr20 And No. 161 King Street. NEW FORK LEDOER, WEEKLY, SATURDAY NIGHT and FIRE SIDE COMPANION, six cents a copy, at No. lal King street. mays ATTENTION, TOURISTS.-Stereoscopic views nt Charleston rind vicinity, ar No. l<il King street, .-rat thc Hasel street Bazaar. novlS A BOX containing one quire of Note Paper, with Envelopes to match, for tte., at CHAS. C. RICHTER'S, . mayirj-stuth Hasel street Bazaar. j^lwsT^HOES "TNIT 'TRUNKS.' Receiving ..Us day per'Steamships Georgia, from New York, Fall River, from Philadelphia, assorted Invoices, of FINE BOO I'S AND SHOES, lu addition to' Hie choice selection always In Mock 1 keep thoseOABL'J SCCEW WI EE WATER F ROU F U HOG A N'S. .Sold Clmap at EDWA h I) DALY'S, mar-j-J_No. 121 Mectim; street. JJ O T I C E! NOTICE!. By Fall River Steamship from Philadelphia this dHy I am receiving a fresn supply Ol those Gent's Hand-Sewed Magic Fitting FRENCH CALF HOOT!*. With much time- and labor, I have thc same foi- BOYS aud Gents. EDWARD DALY, niar22 _No. 121 M'-.-;in.' stree:. JIO TU li EDITOR OF THE NEWS. Please Inform the numerous readers of your imper Ular, the AMERICAN GAITER, Patented,Ol 'neshoe ol the Future, is a .-ucees-. 10.supply the demands of ihe Trade, another invoice to da;. L'V Fall Uiver, 'rora Phlladelftnia. Sold by EDWARD DALY, niar22 No. 121 Meeting street. CABLE SCREW WIRE BOOTS & SHOES, THE BEST For Wet Weather, For Dry Weather, For Youths, For Age, For Gentlemen, For Ladies, For he City, Por the Country, For Riding, For Walking, For Fishing, For Hunting. SOLD HY OK AL Kit S SVERYWIIEItE. See that every oje bears the Patent Stamp, mayll-lmo JJ ti. BING'S PILE REMEDY. For sale by DE.H. BAER. july* j By A. H. ABEAr?lW&SOm THIS DAY, 18TH, AT 10 O'CLOCK, WILL be sold, at oar Store, No. 133 Mee tine street. ; An Assorted Stock or DRY GOODS, Hosiery Ao; * i ma/18_/* ^ j By TV. T. LEITCH & E. g, BRUNS^ Auctioneers. SAXE OF CROCKERYAT.No. 29 HAYNS STREET CONTINUED. ? , wilt be-sold THIS DAY,-tue mains:., at io ? o'clock. : "Ti"e BALANCE OF STOCK on handor Messrs. WV j G. WHILDEN A CO., at No. 29 Hayne strest. " ] maylS * By MILES DRAKE. " SALE FOR ACCOUNT OF UNDERWRIT? ERS and aU concerned. . -, - THIS DAY, at io o'clock^ I will sell wlth ont reserve, at my Store, corner of King s,nd Llb? ( ertystreets, Tor accoant of Uaderwrlteni and all [ concerned, . . 2 cases MERCHANDISF, consisting of Het.vy Overcoats, Casslmere and Unton Sack Couts, Sati? net and Casslmere Pants and Vests. Hickory and Belknap Shirts, L. B. Shirts, White Merino Under-; shirts, Ladles', Gents', Misses', Boys' and Chil? dren's Hose, Brown Linen, Plain Swiss, Red Flan? nel. Jean, Satinet, Casslmere, Figured Lawn, Ladies' and Gents' Kid, Silk, Lisle Thread and Berlin Gloves, Shirt Fronts, Corsets, Madras Han?, kerchiefs, Tablecloths, Bows, L. 0. and EBtumSk Handkerchiefs, Men's, Boys' and Cblldren'sljtrair Hats, Ladles'Hats, Ac. ' The sale will be continued on FRIDAY, consist' lng of 69 cases and cartoons Boots and Shoes, and 12 cases Felt and Wool Hats. . ' Terms cash before delivery. Sale positive.. gayla_. >;-.r? R. M. MARSHALL & BRO. ESTATE SALE BY ORDER OF THE Executor-Valuable -Library and silver? ware. THIS MORNING, tb? 18th Instant, at half-past 1? o'clock, will be sold at No. 33 Broad stree?,. . .y A valuable collection of MISCELLANEOUS WORKS, sundry articles'or Sterling Silverware, I such as Spoons, Sugar-Dish, Tureens, Ac. One Gold Watch. maylS-wfwth* Unction Sales-Enture flings ByTlmSER MATHEWli. FINE DRAFT MULE. Will be sold in front of my office. THIS DAT. at half-peat io o'clock. Terms cash._ mayl8 By J. FRASER MATHEWK.S. ;. . HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND -LI? BRA RY; vviiibe sold at my office, No. 116 Broad street, on FRIDAY, 19th Instant, at half-Dast io o'clock, - Slack Walnut, Rosewood and - Mahogany Mar We-top BUREAUS, Tables, Washstands, Aa, Mo? hair Chairs, Sofa and Lounges. Bedsteads and Mattresses, Extention Dining Table, Office Desafe? an d Tables, one Sewing Machine, one Plano, Car? peta, and other articles. .. ' -'"'.".?.'.'??* Terms cash.___may 18 By LA UREY & ALEXANDER. ESTATE SALE-A SCHOONER RIGGED SAILBOAT, Ac On FRIDAY, 19th: instant, wu! be sold on Ac? commodation w'carr, at ll o'clock^ on account of an Estate. A Schooner-rigged SAIL BOAT.-2T feet long and 6 feet 4 Inches beam, with sails, Ac, complete.' i ALSO, . . 1 YAWL BOAT, 17 feet long'. 1 pair large Iron Davits. " Conditions cash, _mayir By W. Y. LEITCH A R. S. BRUNIS. SALE OF JEWELRY. CROCKERY, - China, Silverware and Fancy Goods, con* tinned nightly, at Store of Messrs. W. G. Whfiden A Co. ' .. . 2 .'Che above sale will commence on f RID A Y EVENING, at 8 o'oloclc _ inayl7, *By W. Y. LEITCH & R. S. BRUNS, < - . Auctioneers. SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE LOT, east aide of Meeting street, at Auction, by or? der of the board of Directors.* Will be sold on TUESDAY, the 23d instant, at the Old Postofflce Broad street, at ll o'clock. The LOT OF LAND, situate on the east aide ot Meeting street, between Cumberland-and Queen streets, one door south of the Circular Church, and known as the South Carolina Institute Lot, measuring 80 feet on Meeting street by iso feet in depth. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay na for papers and. stamps. maylS1? i\ero {tabulations' E USSELL'S LIST FLOWERS .FROM THE UPPER ALPS, Wita Gllmpses of tueur Homes, superbly illustrated with chromo lithographs, folio. $12 so. The Arts in the Middle Ages, and a? the Period of the Renaissance. By Paul Lacroix, Curator of the Imperial Library of the Arsena>, Paris. IUUB t rai ed with nineteen chromo-llthographlc prints, and upwardof four hundred engravings on wood. Sreclm?ueef the Drawings ef the Ten -Misters, with descriptive letter-press and ?wenty yhoto graphs, 4to, handsomely bound. $10. Songs of Home, with thirty-six-tliust?.tlons by Fenn, Hennessy, Griswold, Ac; und eigfu. auto? graphs, uniform with "Songs of Lire.1, "Kata? rina," "Bitter-sweet," Ac, cloth, full gili. $6. Marvels of ii lass-Making. -By A. sauze.y. With stxty.seven illustrations on wood, and ten auto? type copies ot the beat examples in the South Ken . unrten Museum. $6. ' '?.>?' v , Wonders of italian Art. By Louis vierdot. with ; ten autotypes and thirty engravings, cloth. $6. , "Wonders of Painting. Of the Spanish, Frene!", ; English, and Flemish Schools By M. Vurdtrt. : Wltb'nhmerous antotype and wood-cut lunatra ' tlons, cloth, gilt. $6. "*' I The Wonders of Engraving. By George Du ! ples-ds. With thirty-four tine-wood cuts and ten :.photograph reproductions m autotype, illustrative ?Jw the various stages of the art of engraving; norn the earliest times to the present. $3. Iillustrations of the Life of Martin Luther. En? graved Inline after original paintings by Labou? chere, with letter-press. Bv Rev. Merle D'AUbtgne. ; Twelve pictures in folio. $?. The Birth and Childhood of our LQJ d Jei;us Christ. Meditation? selected from the works er Augustine, Chrysostom, coslu, Hall, calvin. Ac, wirri twelve photographs after Da Vinci, Raffaelle, Murillo, Guido, Deiaroche, Ary Schemer, and other masters, 1 vol., illuminated cloth, extra gilt. $6. Library of Poetry and.Song. Being a choice selection from the best poets, with introduction bv Wm; Cullen Bryant. Handsomely Ulcstiated l vol., 8vo. $0. ' Tlie Song of the Sower. By Wm. Cullen Bryant. Illustrated with forty-two engravings by the best artists, 4to, cloth, gilt. $5. Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste/with nine colored plates end two hundred and thirty wood engravings, 1 voL, 8vo, cloch, gilt $9. Miss Kurhansegg aud her Precious Leg: A Gold? en Legend. By Thomas Hood, illustrated by sixty exquisite etchings from drawlpgs by. Thomas Seccombe, R. A., in characteristic cloth binding. . $7 .-0. Illustrations to- Goethe's Faust. Thirteen de? signs lu silhouette, by Paul Konewka. The English text from Bayard Taylor's new translation, 1 VOL. 4Co. $4. Mangm-The Deaert World. Translated from the French, with additions and emendations. One very handsome voL, royal 8vo., with one hundred aud sixty superb illustrations. $8. Mangln-The Mystery of the Jcean. Translated from tte French, with additions and emendations. One very handsome vol., royal 8vo., with one hun? dred and thirty superb Illustrations $6 Mlchelet-The Bird: Its History, Habits and Usefulness. One handsome vol., royal 8vo., with two hundred and ten superb Ulnstratlons by Glaeo meliL $0. ____""; - '''"Cr. Figuier-Earth and Sea. From the French ef Louis l iguier. Illustrated with two hundred and fifty engravings. One handsome vol., royal 8vo. $8. Ecclesiastical Art In Germany during the Middle Age". By Professor Lubke. Illustrated with one hundred and elghiy-foux engravings, l voL, 8vo. $9 ?brarv of Wonders, illustrated with one thou? sand btau'lftil Illustrations. The series consists of- Wonders of the Human Body; The sublime In Sature: Intelligence of Animals: Thunder and Lmhtiiing: Bottom of the sea; Wonders of the Heavens; italian Art; Architecture: <;lossmaklng; Lighthouses and Lightships; Wonders of Pompeii; Egypt -'J-'i?O Years Ago; Tue sun; Wonders 01 Heat; up'tleai Wonders; Wonders ol' Acoustics; Wonder? ful Escapes; Bodily strength ai d skill-, Balloon Accents: Great Hunts. The volumes may be pur? chased separately at $1 so. : Etchings by John Leech, containing Illustra-' nous of -Jack Brag," "Christopher tadpole" and ??H< clor O'HaUoran," one vol., folio. $3. ' M?nchhausen-Adventures du naroo de M?nch? hausen. Traduction nouvelle par Gautier lils, illustr?es par Gustave Dore. Also, a large and choice collection or the newest Juvenile and Toy Books. decid JUST RECEIVED CARBOLATE OF LIME, the best Oioinieotant, m? destroyer of Rata, M cc .Bu? u. OockroHone-, kc A small quantity placied where they frequent will at once disperse them. Pendleton's Panacea^ or Vegetable Pain Sx tractor. A fresh supplv of Fleming's Worm Confections, the most reliable in use. , ^t ' . Also, a fresh supply of SEAL OLEUM. Ur ? great remedy for Rheumatism. . . For sale, wholesale aud retail, by ur. fi- CALK. raav30 No. isl MfPtlnir Hrreet. SPONGES! SPONGES I. Jost ?eclvcd a fine assortment BATHING SPONGE carnage sponge Toilet Sponge Surgeon's Sponge, Ac, lc For sale by DE. H. BABK, may ia No. 131 Meeting street