The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-06-16
WAGON PIC NC

the most novel, interesting and pleasing Incl
dents in the way of Pic Mic. that has ever
transpired in Charlotte within the knowledge
of the most 'antiquated inhabitaut." We
(the Junior) can testify to the scenes that
were seen; and the rest, are they not re-
corded in the minds of some.
The Company started on Fishing Pic
Mic" and headed by the SAKE Horn Band,
proceeded to Lake Katerine" in the fo!-
lowing order:
LIST. Virginia Wagon, drawn by A mnles
with flags and banners waiSing-contain-
ing about 20 ladies and gentlemen. I'd.
North Carolina Wagon. drawn by A horses.
with 19 passengers-ladias and gentlemen.
Sd. South Carolina Wagon, drawn by
mules. with Is ladies and gentlemen as pas
sengers. 4th. One mule cart, ladies and
gentlemen as passengers. sth. One horse
wagon, ladies and gentlemen. 9th. One
horse wagon. containing the Lady from
Africa" as chief of the culinary department,
with "Murat," "Cass' and other Body ser
wants to the party appropriately mounted.
The party halted in front of Mr. Hughes
Daguerrean Gallery, where an Ambrotype
of the party was taken, after which it pro-
ceeded on it's way amid the shouts of the
crowds assembled in the streets. the waiv
ing of handkerchiefs from doors and win
dows, and bursts of music from the magni-
fcent SAKE Horn Band. Arriving at Lake
Katerine." Capt. Wilkes and Lady kindly
received the party, and contributed largely
to the pleasure and enjoyment of every one.
The Captains residence is beautifully sit
uated upon the summit of hill, from which
the green lawn stretches far away to the
edge of the placid waters of the Lake, where
the beautiful fish sported with the sun
beams, and bid defiance to our tackle, not
knowing, however, that we had "spread a
net for their feet
The company, in small parties. visited
| the old mill, known as st. Catherine's,"
with which there is connected many startling
| legions of Revolutionary incident. From
some of its massive timbers pewter balls
| were extracted and other marks of battle
noticed.
| Alter most bountiful repast, OF which quanti
| ty OF the finy tribe from Lake Katerine" formed
! a part spread beneath that boul,dess conliguIty
OF shade the company gave themselves up to work
Out their own enjoyment with greatness. Music,
| such as hath charms to rehd the rock aud split
the study oak" RECALLED those who pleased
| with a concord OF sweet sou ds, while others
spOrted in their Zig h canot upon the bosom of the
| ripping waters, roamtd among the hills aid
dales. where the singing of bids and the music of
the numbering rivuIets threw their enchanting
cadence DER all around While some were erj"y-
ing themselves in this way, the boys conclude 10
'have little dance 10 night" aid by the assist
ance OF some oil the gentlemen VIII" were excellent
musicians, they had it's orming Capt. Wilkes,
OF Course. When we arr, ed on the ground we
found the "strong Police Iorce impotenr for queli-
ing the disturbance; approaching nearer the scene
of acton, fou several young gentlemen
"goug i'll lemons" assisted by some OF the ladies',
and altogether having such time as has never
yet, nor never can, "be told i'll tale or song"
But the hours, beguiIed by these pleasures, slip
ped Sic althIy away; and the setting sun, as threw
its golden rays athwaIt the enchanted ground
ed that ii was time head The PICcessIoH fer
home; and with THE BAND liz The lead, we started
in order all safe. Our point Of observation now
was from the Virginia wagon, which mostly
filled With ladies', ard few gentlemen piled about
loose" Here had several excellent songs from
"our crowd" TO describe which, with ether pleas
! ing incidents by the way, would require " muse
OF fire to asced the brig htest heaven of invent
! While Gary lie NOT back to old Virginia." and
other merry airs, pc: led forth from wagon number
I ], the Good cd North State" r,.led IN sw, ct
cade ..ce from wagon number ,; and the one-horse
Il
point point wherever they could fLd The best
! entertainment.
After pleasant ride the procession reached
town in good time, aid proceeded through The
principal sIr' to Public Square, when a general
stampede for home took place, under the impress n
that all had enjoyed glory enough for Ole day.