The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-02
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CHARLESTON, Feb. IL, l8a6.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 10. l8a6.
Things IN the Sonth-A Week in Charlsston-Revo-
iationary Reminiscencss-- KeG1- Chuwchss-&ainfs
-.Sinners-Rairoads-T Herald
The longer linger here the more find matter
to interest me. Every new day confirms my im
pressions of the elegance OF the Caronians, and
informs me Of their patriotism End enterprise II il
curious fact, that the first railroad established and
opened the United States that opened here on the
18th March, in the year 1885, which from Charles
ton to Augusta. 1856 miles when completed.n rs, 1t
was then the longest railroad in the world The pojso
was Major Alexander Black Of this city, native or
Ireland
Again, their revolutionary reminisosnoss are In this
highest degree honorable and interesting had the
pleasure, being curious hsno, to look over most
valued record the other day-the minute book Of the
second Regiment of South Carolina Of date june IT'S
Pis History Of the Southern War, compresses great
deal Of them In the following powerful paragraph
scanty stock Of lead in order to supply the
musketry with bullets it became necessary to strip the
window; Of the dwelling houses Of Chareston Of their
weights. Powder was also very scarce The proper
cn allotted for the defence Of the fort was but barely
dsSan The ocss in their turn. pointed the .ans
with such exactne that most OF their shot took effect
on The .E In the Of the the
sisrs jumped on the beach tGTn up tho
directing their ncessan broadsdes at the spot he de-
liberately 6xed it, giving three cheers"
its impulse to the American party. They victo-
rious The following laconc memorandum Of this &C
"CHARLEs TowS, 2sth juno, 1910
Parole Hancock, counterssn Virginia Lieut.
an B-This day from half after 10 A. NJ to half after
r NJ. strong cannonade reoFened between the Eng
Ths onemy with loss Of shps and men, So
they did and appeared not near this coast for three
The Keans made extraordinary impression hero
The Gamester." There was any thing IKE it
experisnced here before The play, written BY Moore,
the best condemnation Of gaming that appeared
in language The theatre crowded from the TOP 70
ursts ladies' children merchants bankers, all classes
brought under the roof to and hear this
Kesn exceeded himself There was so much reality
infused into the last scene, that the whole house was
and Mrs Kean, herself was 50 thoroughly affected that
the curtain falling, she shrieked wildly and was
formsnce was the triumph Of the dramatic art.
There are many Of the church people here who WONT
ON III.
remarkable peace which is an evidence Of great good
sense There are altogether some twenty sisa.
copalian. The Catholics have three. and are about TO
build cathedral which estimated to cost 80 600 DOL
lars Of which II 900 10 already subscribed The Scotch
risn They have also Splendid music and assembly
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picture of Queen Victoria, executed by the talented
artist himself Suy with his lovely daughter happens
DO here present visit Philadelphia 10 bis head
quarters Snlly though long time In this country, u
an Epglishmanone Of refined manners, and Of exalted
| TASTE
The Irish have here magnificent music hall. dsdics
ted to +" Hberna" It was in this that Templeton and
Mooney gave their musical entertainments II - the
best music in the United States and cost $50 600
the deposits and contributions Of various end
societies, Of Irish birth. Tho prohs Of this establish
ment appropriated to relieve and sustain emgrans
from Ireland who happen to come into Charleston and
who wish 60 into the interior. most audabls OBJ
ject.
There il here splendid medical college, having two
hundred students and Of the best mineral muse.
ums ever They have Ave daily papers In -
city, with average circulation Of about 600 each.
Two only Of these, the Mercury and EpeSisS AsWs.
show any signs Of genius.
The Herald sells here IN scores at six cents copy
rather good profit that for the retailers struck
here as have been in other places, at the anxiety felt
by individuals around the Herald In the reading room
to get their turn the paper curious that IL the
peaIance Of struggle or waityour-turn'' anxiety
The circumstance reminds OF the same anxiety
which Ia felt in the English reading fer tho Tme.
and perhaps you WILL tho proprietors OF the English
Thunderer the world with engraving Of an
anxious politician merchant and performer all waiting
might be wildly portrayed by skfu artist Of the Mo
Clise school, and would no doubt have an immense
sale.
The weather is fine. beautiful month II February
! here More anon. TaAvELLKR.
Ps Thave had the honor to sit in Gen. Wsshipgtoas
chair, Just brought here from Philadelphia BY George
Oates the eminent book and music seller Of this CITY
whose store 10 quite curiosity shop the rendezvous
all that 10 original and antique in mind, and refined and
recherche in taste.