The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-11-29
Charleston Gossip, &c.

ofthe Legislature.
Charleston Gossip, &c.
REGATTA WEEK-This is the season and signal for
strangers to visit Chareston-a general gathering in
from the surrounding Districts and Islands to see the
boat.racng and all that. We are unable to give a
have quite curiosity enough to walk to the end of Bay
street 10 the Battery, where thousands of anxious
spectators eagerly awaiting the sports Of the
aquatic turf f the imagination may be allowed to coin
such term.) We shall give an abstract from the
Euenin9 Ne'cs which paper is an admirable reporter
ofevery thing in the gossippng, news and business
world, and real sine qua to the business conmu
nifty of Charleston. Tho fact is we have got so much
accustomed to the regular visits Of the Ners in tho
afternoon, that should just about as soon think of
giving up our dinner as to consent to part with the
News. Pretty good at soft soldering says some smart
one Well, every word Of it is true, and there are
many more, who think as we do, about it and we,
having the peculiar privilege saying what please
have embraced the opportunity of giving to industry
and perseverance, the honor which is due.
The Regatta on tile first day was largely attended.
"Long before the appointed hour l2 o'clock, NJ. eve-
ry avenue leading to the of this most beautiful
of exhibitions most densely threnged with equi
pages equestria;:s, pedestrians, ladies' men, women
children and darkes all eager for tile first glance at
the dear little boats" so prettily arranged the
calm, placid waters o. our capacious harbor many Of
them so eXqustely adorned with flags and ornamen-
tai appendages. The wide space in the centre being
reserved for the passage Of the boats entered as
petitors for the Boats OF every shape and size
lying at anchor in iull view Of the race. Steamers
plying to and fro, frcghtcd with precious living car
goes the windows and balconies of the neighboring
houses filled with brilliant galaxy Of beauty and
fashion, and the roofs, fences trees, &C.,, with the c
zens generally, all formed together spectacle of
which it is impossible to attempt description, with
anything like fidelity or justice.
The following boats were entered to-day for the
first race:
Charles A. Lamar, plank so feet, - oars,
Comet, canoe, 4S feet IL inches, 8 oars.
North State, plank, 43 feet, 10 oars
For the second race of the third class the following
were entered:
South State plank 40 feet, s oars
Kate Kennon, Canoe, 40 feet, 8 oars.
Colleton, canoe 35 feet oars.
The following is the result
FIRST RACE
Charles A. Lamar steered by r. Spaulding, came in
half length ahead of North State.
North State, stecred by Smith.
Comet stccrcd by --, dstanced.
Time: $50.
SECOND RACE
Kate Kennon, length and half ahead Of tho Col.
Teton, and Colleton length ahead Of South State
Time G.
This is enough under the head Of the Regatta We
must next take stroll up meeting street to CHAPINs
HALL, over one Of the largest and most extensive
carriage establishments in the country special notice
of which we shall reserve place for in our letter to-
day..
Our dime entities US 10 ticket, with which admit
tance is given the great Chicken Shot, Poultry
Exhibition where as friends Of the Courier have
expressed it, they are to be seen Tin general Conven-
ton assembled" Here We see all varieties and coors
sizes and descriptions of the Shangais from the awk.
ward ovcrgrown largesized representative Of Ccles
to- the dminutivc Bantam represen-
ting the sable nation. Game fowls, white Bremen
Geese large and small Chinese do. Wild Canada do,
Topknot Ducks, Fancy Pigeons with runed shirts,
and !: variety of other fcacred dgnitaries. Having
exhausted all interest in this gabbling crowd, must
retrace our steps back again to the street, where We
stand, in front of CuApIN's CARRIAGE REPOSITORY,
where we saw few days ago, one Of the most mag
hahn n1l fbo nripa Of
which was only fifteen hundred dollars, purchased
since by r. DOUGLASS & Co., to run for the special
ofthe Charleston Hotel, which we must
give passing notice Of by and by. Mr.. CHAPLIN will
sell carriages cheaper and better than they be pur
chased in New York. This is no CANNON and idle
fancy. We know what We say, and we consider our
selves able at any time to give the proof If any body
doubts, give him a trial.
TIE CHARLESTON HOTEL, it is said has been consid
crably improved by the opening of the MILLS House.
which takes great deal from it, matter OF course
now broom always sweeps ccan aud it is but nat
ura to suppose that the mills" will have run of it,
at least this season. But as to its breaking down the
''Charlcston,' we do nj believe a word Of it. The
Charleston Hotel has natural advantages-ts size its
situation its imposing appearance all in its favor
and We believe it will be the Charleston Hotel as long
as this is Charleston or as long it stands which is
likely to be as long fire lets it alone.
TIE MILLS House is magnificent establishment,
and is attracting large crowd of visitors. A goodly
number of distinguished personages have, within the
past week, visited Charleston. Ex-Governor Means
and great many distinguished military men attending
the annual examination oftc State Military Academy,
which commenced on Monday last.
General Wallace has been'in the city. We hope he
will be made next Governor.
In, uoiicnn iLn amuscmnnIs Of The snasnn had