Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-23
For the Journal.
The waeeama,v Excursion.

Messrs Editors A few DAYS since came from the
secluded retreats of my country home to your pleasant
CITY, and after having comfortably domesticated myself
in the family of one of your citizens, the first thing did
was to look around for amusements ct some kind An
excellent opportunity presented itself in the Ex-
cursion to Waccamaw Lake. Saturday last, of which
determined to take advantage, and entering san cere
aaoie into the spirit of the thing, stepped on board
the steamer w. W. Harlee, and in few moments, a.
midst enlivening strains of music from the Wilmington
Cornet Band" accompanying u.s. and surrounded py
hundred or more ladies and gentlemen, found myself
not exactly on the other side of Jordan but most as
suretily on the other side of Cape Fear River.
We there found quite treat for the eye IN the shape
of new engine and splendid set of new coaches Ger
tany the united thanks of the whole party are due to
the officers and Superintendent OF the Wilmington and
Manchester Railroad for the neatness and order dis
PLAYED in all the arrangements. Nothing OF Importance
occurred until we reached Pennington, which was done
in pretty quick time Upon leaving the cars, we found
at the new and commodious hotel OF Mrs Brothers,
every preparation necessary for day OF uninterrupted
endowment Next, walk to the Lake. about quarter
of mile distant much enjoyed by all and reach
inc the shore sight greeted eyes that amply re-
warded us for coming vast sheet of water reposlng
in unrued beauty while the kiss OF the sunbeams upon
the tiney Waveets gave to its bosom glow OF rainbow
tints that art in all its power might in vain attempt tc
initiate, while the changing clouds above were reflected
| in its pearly depths
It was, indeed, beautiful sight and precious one
to heart that beats in unison with nature for in ma
lures vast cxpanse there is RHYTHM of unity and beauty
of harmony that is presented in streams OF most ex
allied poetry But | am DEPRESSING from my subject.
! Think not that while eyes were thus feastng
our sense of hearing left ungratfed from amid the
dark green foliage that skrtcd the svery Lake. oaec
streams of sweetest melody After wandering about the
Lake for considerable time, viewing the scenery, &c
we were summoned to dinner, and such dinner; will
beautiful scenery, music, flowers, congenial spirits, no
alcohol-we had nothing stronger than ch0mp0igne)
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pet and abovea presided by the best OF hostess
es That it was, indeed of the dinners sufficient ey
encc was given by the justice it received and the sat
slaction given to all. My pen fails, but can assure
you oppetdes did not OF our ride home, will leav
you the pleasant task of cnqurng, only remarking tina
the pleasure of our trip much enhanced by tn
polite attention of the gentlemany Conductor who hat
US in charge while in the cars
In conclusion, | would advise all who wish to spend
pleasant day, to go and do likewise l, for one, sha
consider that trip oasis in my life and in after years
when from memorys clear spring rise thought-ripple
of the pasta bubble of beautiful briiancy shall hol
the scenes Of that day in its surface.
i Yours &c,
A PARTICIPATION.