The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-06-14

pabi;c Me,tine Adjournment of " D--Aa Err
roy--T The FaaaeHcc of the Meetiag Compli'nea-
tarv Resoices Roaming Calhoun end Pete
Panoramic Tric,c Of Charlestoa-St. Miehaets
Church, SC.
CHARLESTON June 9.
Yesterday morning about IL o'clock, me ~ u,
accompanied by the G d , of South Csrohna, ana
others repaired to the wharf and embarked 10 zoe
steamer Nina, for cruise up cooper nnrr. oooa
After leaving the city, the clouds psssu away ana
The avn sbone out eoriousy. The ram nsd cooied
the atmosphere aud a treth wilma blowing from
the northwest contributed to keep the eScursoniss
cool Those who were from distant points OF the
rnrnfrx tound abundant food for their eyes In the
scenery on 9Th er hand, while those who had al
ts,vs lived among sGcn scenes, were kept buoy
mskins explanations
Ater sailing some 80 or 40 niles up the river, the
e,esn,er turned lis head homevsrds. The compa-
rv were soon summoned TO the table TO psrtske of
al elegant banquet prepared for the occasion -
The creature comforts having bern sufficiently
discussed, the company prepared themselves Tor
another species OF enjoyment.
Judge ONcal opened the ball. with the proposal
of three cheers for Queen Victoria, which were
heartily given. This brought to his feet NJ. w. 7.
TelIev fron. the British Province OF New Bruins.
wick He was followed by Samuel +. Carey, Of
Ohio c. Presley. the Chairman of the Conn
mi,tee OF Arrangements, was called on, but excu-
sei himself by saying that 1t was his duty to work
aud lesve speaking to others seDti,nent In hon
fee, Col Buckley, who acknowledged the compli-
fnent In appropriate terms. MIR. Topper, of South
Carolina, concluded with some humorous re-
marks, by calling GU. Dr. Flckhardt, OF PhiIadel-
phia who following the bent of his Inclination ad,
dressed the ladies OF the company. He was fol-
lowed by Col. 7. c. Evans of South Carolina, who
called up Fouet of Pennsylvania, another dear
lover of the ladies. Then came Mr.. Jos mckane,
of the New York Organ, who entertained the COM
pany until the boat reached Charleston the dele
gates, and such others as desired to leave, were
then landed, while The boat made the circuit OF
the harbor with those who remained.
The excursion consumed i've or six hours and
highly eratifed all those who participated therein.
At nigh, a public meeting was held at the ins,i-
tute Hall, when addresses were made by Messrs.
Crawley, OF Baltimore; Resseanr, OF Georgia; Me-
Ferrin of Tennessee; Long, of Virginia; and Cary,
of Ohio.
The National Division continued In session du-
ring Friday night, while the public meeting was in
progress, and faally adjourned about 10 o'clock
wss In error In stating that the changes were
made in the Constitution of subordinste divisions,
giving them the entire control OF benefits and daes
One of the delegates from Virginia 60 informed
me- but he snbse Quently learned that he had mis-
apprehended the facts.
Ii Ia not easy to calculate the influence for good
exerted on the public mind OF the meeting OF the
National Division The public mind has been
brought very generally to abhor the Eqaor traffic,
and TO desire it's speedy suppression. Persons
hitherto opposed to the movement III favor of legis-
lative Interference with the temperance question.
or who were Indifferent, are now warm ad vocates
of prohibitory lew. All classes In the cou,mu-
nifty are interested in question which heretofore
has given them concern.
Previous to the adjournment of the National Di-
vision, the following resolutions we're passed:
Whereas This National Division has received from
the Grand Division and Order of the Sons of Tenn
persnee of South Carolina, most fraternel cout-
teous and hearty welcome, and enjoyed most gen.
hospitality, this occasion of meeting in 4n-
nual Session. desire to put record sense of
Brotherly kindness; therefore,
Reached That whilst many of US are strangers in
this sunny South, and far from our homes and some
of as from the territory of smother government we
yet have been made to feel, thst here, we have
been recognized rs brethren indeed, received bro
theirs hand aud brothers. welcome The great
platform of total abstinsnce, and the prohibition OF
the liquor traffic, which stand has proved here
as elsewhere. broad enough and strong enough to
unite upon 1t brethren from every section OF cur
widely extended continent, and to bind them with
those cords Of love which the strongest bond
Snen.
glorious work, until every part of country shall
be fres froGl tie influence and the of intoxi-
eating drinks; and
Re,olred further, That to brethren of Charles
ton aod south Carolins generally, tender our
most hssrty acknowledgements and the essurencs
In parting from them that their kindness will be long
and pIeciously cherished.
Attest. FREDERICK A. FICKARDT,
M. w. Scribe.
As far as the Grand Division OF South Carolina
IL concsrned, this was no forma! vote of thanks
The compliment was richly deserved, and sin
cerely and heartily given.
The proprietors OF the Standard and Courier
also obtained vote OF thanks. The propretors OF
the former journal, each morning during the .es,
sion OF the National Division laid so comics of tber
journal upon the tables OF Delegates 70 the Nation.
al Division.
To-day have consumed In roaming over the
clty and reviewing the public buildings and other
objects OF interest. II this letter did not already
occupy SO much space, should Ike TO detail some
OF tho experiences of the day. Az it Is, must al,
lude to my visit to the statue of Calhoun. In tn,
nj po
and notwithstanding the absurd Roman tocs, az,
attitude Is noble work of art of which the cit
may wei pc proud II was, you may recollect f,l
some months buried beneath the salt sea wave.
and to this day bears the marks and stains tbe
contracted These, however do no. materiajI
deace the statue. 1t is inore impaired by the los
OF one arm and a part of the scroll that bore In
Inscription, Truth, Justice and the Constitution
In the yard OF the Orphan House. stapds M,
tiiated statue OF tbs great VIM. Pitt that is WI
worthy OF visit. the face ia unharmed save thf
nose, which is broken. The general spDearonce !;
striking ard strongly marked This ststpe forn1er
ly stood near the City Hall, at the intersection NJ
Broad and Meeting streets 1t was placed there by
order OF the South Carolina Assembly, in token Of
tue high appreciation in which Pitts defence of th
Colonies was held. Its present condition ia a,trih
atGoe 10 Inc bursting OF shell near BY which lj,e
rally crushed II. The remnants were removed ~
It's present location, and as far could be the stane
was restored. ~ "' uo
My pedestrian excursions have broucb, ,,,s :,
contact Win 30 many unpleasant smells ths, sb n
heuceiorth think of Charleston as tho ci,v "a
s,inks. In the centre OF the city and VIII lie nsssia
along lne fashionable shopping stores won Gre Is
cesssntiy annoyed by disagreeable and unnIeasan,
odofs should like to ask the Charlss,onisaI
why this Is siowedP Can they expect IN a.oaIa,
diseases during the warm season when ,ban
thus crininsiy negiectu of the laws of hes,,s orc
from the steepie OF st. Mchse!s' Church ,ha
magnificent panoramic view of Cbsrles,,oi %
the surroundiDg country. From this elevated ra;
the eye takes In the whole city at a gance w.h ~
Its wealth oil buildings, lawns shruSberv ana ~ 800
Looking out upon the bay there looms M aG,.
other forts. and small town on the bgv $50 y, y
expsnse OF waters, and the Glowing Sheets" =, po
Inward bound or outward bound vessel End ,he
rapidly moving steamers, which Div batu s sne
Charleston and the opposite shores To the Ia',
a. we stated is Cooper River almost snc,oia,
the city, while on the right another smaller ~
eirdles the shores and leaves only narrow $50 .,
land connecting the city with the country ri 81 81
set In silver Charleston stands an object Of heen,
to the eye of the beholder. 'u'y
st. Michaels Church itself Is an obiect of ,,.o
rest. 1t lie one OF the Oldest churches on the co.
tiDent. and was unquestonably formerly unsur.
passed In the country for magnifcence IL ia sIili
imposing In appearance, and its hieb old fashioned
pews are comfortable aud cosy enough espe,
ciaily for sleeping hearers The little crib Of a
t.r,ln nil ira