Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-06-22

in the pic mic at the Wahalla Depot The occa
sion was the completion Of the Blue Ridge Rail-
road TO ana tbs arrival Of the cass ut, that place
it.was an, event of no ordinary importance, and
seemed to DO fully appreciated by those present
The trede and. travel opened thereby to this
I!fasored section will-impart new life and vigor
TO Its industry, and tend to develop rapidly its
great natural resources; and wo rejoice to know
that the people thoreabout have tho sagacity
and energy to avail themselves of their good
fortune.
During the morning hours, the crowd poured
in fio., the surrounding country in large num-
bers. without special reference to age, sex or
worldly condition-all appeared intent to bo
there. The sound of tho /" whistle" Mt the an.
pointed hour. announced tho near approach Of
the trains from Anderson and Pendleton, drawn
by tho iron horse" in his "holiday suit" and
bearing q largo and precious freight. They
wore received with q hearty welcome, and loud
and enthusiastic cheers.
!, Soon after. procession was formed, headed
ny tho Anderson brass band, and marched to
the stand, which had been erected in delight.
ful grove near by. The stand was occupied by
Messrs. ORR, REED. IIARRIsoS, MARSHALL, MAX.
WELL BRowN, ANGERER and JonNsoN.
Rev. Mr. ANGERER, in a few brief and appro.
pirate remarks, introduced Col. ORR to the large
assemblago who in his peculiarly happy man
ner, spoke Mt length upon the immediate cnusc
OF our coming together and the various phases
of the pending war. Col. ORR entered into the
latter subject warmly, urged the people to vol
untoer for the war, and cumplimentcd our dis
trct for tho spirited manner in which she had
gone into it, and for tho number Of fine soldiers
she has sent to the fold. She stands second to
mono in this respect Col. ORn's speech was
we'll received.
Mr., REED, of Anderson. followed in one of
his thrilling and most eloquent addresses, which
was received with loud cheers and long contin-
no applause. Mr.. REED is omphatically man
of tho people; endowed with a fine intellect,
and gifted with an eloquence of rare power.
Gen. HARRISON, in his most pleasant way,
introduced Col. j. Il. MARSHALL, of Abbeyillc,
to the audience lie delivered an earnest and
patriotic speech, which was listened to with
groat pleasure. Col. MARSHALL was commend.
cd, by his commanding officer, for his gallantry
10 the Mexican war; and, we are much mis-
taken, II he does not make his mark upon the
Hessians who arc now invading our soil
After which. the procession was re- formed and
marched to the depot grounds, where n most
bountiful pic mic was tastofully spread. The
proper announcement having been made, full
justice was done to it, by both ladies and gen.
| temcn.
The assomblage was large, numbering, ac-
cording to various counts, from three to Eve
thousand persons. The pooplc were very qniet
and orderly. The ladies, who were present in
large numbers. wore becomingly their brightest
smiles. lending pleasant enchantment to the
scene. Taken, all-in,all, it was nm assemblagc
that would reflect credit, 10y its numbers and
appearance, on any country people.
At the speakers snnd, OH the depot, and
acros5 the track Of the railroad, were unfurlcd
beautiful Confederate flags, waving triumphans-
~ over the scenes Of peace and progress, as we'll
as the tented field. Confederate and other Gacs
streamcd from prominent points in Walhalla,
whore, for several hours, the vast crowd pleas
| antly fingered.
The F" Pickens Mountain Cavalry" formed
as rifle corps. They volunteered for the war,
and are now filling mp their ranks The com
pany has received the name of I" Oconce Rifles. ["
| at o'clock, the trains for Anderson and
Pondcton steamed away, amidst the adcus and
| shouts of thcir mountain friends And soon
after. the crowd wended their way homcwnrd
without SO far as we could learn, tho occur.
renee OF anything to mar the general good feel
ing and enjoyment Of the OCCASION
AS q fitting finale to the ceremonies of the
day, pleasant party was given at Walhalla al
night. Here the sparkling conversation. the
merry laugh. and inspiring music, moved ag.
and youth alike to the joyous excitement OF
the dance. There was much good feeling and
social intercourse; when, at sensonablc hour
the participants retired delighted with the
| pleasures Of the past, and the bright prospects
Of the future
The Committee Of Invitation have kindly placed
at our disposal tho following letters:
ADDEyILLE, juno 10. 1861.
Gcnts: Your favor Of the Sd instant, has
| boen received.
regret that cannot be with you on tho l4tl
inst to unite with you in celebrating tho com
pleiion of the Blue Ridge Railroad to YOU,
| fourishing town. 1t would afford me much
pleasure to do 80, but business, the claims OF
which cannot disregard, requires my presence
in Charleston, this week enve homc in tho
morning, and cannot be back i'm time for Won,
meeting.
| The success Of tho Blue Ridge Railroad has
ever been earnestly desired by me. and would
join in any expressions of joy at it's progress
with pleasure. l trust that the friends OF the
enterprise will not be satisfied with this martial
success, but that they will take courage from
the past, and press it forward to completion.