Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-08-31
From the Marion Stal
Trip to WacCamnw Lake

Mr.. EDITOR While the newspapers of the coun-
try, especially those in the South are teenng with
letters pralsing The watering places of the North,
permit me to say word two about one of the
pleasantest places in all the country-W Waccamaw
Lake-whlch has recently been christened FLEMING.
ton, in honor of the present able and efficient Gen
era Superintendent of the w. & NJ Railroad L. J.
FLEMING, Esq.
To this lovely retreat about fifteen young gentle
men and ladies repaired on Wednesday, August lst
party preceded them on Monday Taking the cars
al Marion station, the swift footed sped on
his way with rapdity at exhiliarating and de-
llghtfcl and the only fault the merry paxty found
was that their number small We had no
! time TO examine the crops along the line, so swiftly
sped the iron horse but casual glances impressed US
with the idea that excellent and cotton crops
will be made. Evidences of improvement are every
where visible along the road.
At about 80 we arrived at oul destination
"Mne Hostrss,' Mrs Powell, gave US cordial greet
ing that made feel quite at home and after lit.
tie attention to our toilees each one selected mart
ner and prepared to wander forth 10 view the en-
! chanting waters of this beautiful and magnificent
lake Boats, canoes and yawls were In readiness for
US, and jumping in, our gladstone party were soon
far out on the peaceful bosom of the waters Clio
nous sport! The OF business, the heaviness Of
sorrow were laid aside each thought only OF
he present hour. AT last, ii found necessary to
return We done so. Exhi.arated and refreshed hy
the spot on the water. We're just in tune for a
regular old fashioned North Carolina crusade Fhe
ladies were ready Ia operate, and with this CO op
Grafton we succeeded n making very decided inno
vation in the retiring laws of our amiabe hostess
And whether " there a sound of revelry by
night" do say but the small hours of mornine
still found wide awake with no idea of being ia
ken cap,ives by the drowsy god We remembrre,
that excursions 10 this lake does not take place ofene
the year than Christmas comes and each one of ou
enthusiastic crew seemed disposed to enjoy him ant
herself.
We Jared sumptuously. Mrs. Powell is fairly III
to the times in the way of making her guests com
Portable. And if that lake situateL in Virginia
g or some Northern region, it would be visited b.
thousands upon thousands, and lis beauties would
spoken of in prose and lauded in song. II woul
form nucleus around which would throng the elit
l. OF society and visit TO its side would be investe
l. with an Importance and pleasure, only real
lied by the Jew who of IFS actual existence
n Our pleasure of course had to have an end w
paid the good lady all damages, and packed off to tn
/. station to await the arrival OF train One i
sight of the g promised land" and yet be unable 10
up and possess it. This proved to be freight trair
N VIM. P. Campbell, conductor Jumping aboard, "
were our " winding way and finally a,
k rived in port right side up with care" Long Wi
,e each one remember this pleasure trip and as III
b. season again rolls round shall be doubIy anxior
f. to repeat the dose"
IN 1t is due to the Rail Road Company to say that
en- application being made for excursion tickets. v
ce were generously allowed to make the trip for on
rd one fare. For this we tender our thanks II ev
ty of our party gets 10 be President OF Ran Rot
will without doubt issue free tickets to the OF
~ ss1 So mote Sa it it be. @'0s'0' ""o ''''s dooP.