Daily national Republican., 1863-09-25
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An EXCURSION 10 Pomf Jook OuT.-0ns
Of the nost agreeable sxeuraicu psstiss that ever
laiied forth from this sity was that which ~ NJ
euyJA the steamer .Tholas Collysr, Capt. 0edseyI
eh Thesdsf httsint a so,tiJeh; ms ltsrsy vas
4 very telect one, connstine, VIZ ~ esssp'
seas, daushtsis, and swssthsastp. was sub.
seriptisn slcursiou, anA nunbsred sons seventy
avs penops, the gajofity beiosstnG to the fairer
ssx. ne oonnittss 70 WHOM was intrusted the
apssnseasus Of the dssaiis were Messrs. Samuel n.
Sylvester, r. r. McNeir, and Alderman Thomas 4
Lloyd, and the result shows how well they per-
sorned sAsr dutiss The passage to Pincy Point,
on the trip down. was replets with the most exhil.
arating enjoyment. Music, Of the sweetest char
aeter, and mirth the most innocent besuiled away
the hours 40 the boat sped her way down the
beautiful Potomac. Arriving at Piney Point about
sapdown, the party after supper Joined In the
"msses Of the giddy dance" continuing this
heAlthrivins pastime until the night encrosched
Upon the domain
"ofths wee ans hours aysnt the twal,r
when all retired to seek the embrace Of Morpheus.
The ladies were provided with inviting couehss In
the hotel, while the gentlemen, at least tine un-
married and those who had ieft their wives at
home, wooed the god Of slesp from the soft sides
of wooden substances. We doubt not that the
luckiess "oid bach's," n any were present, re-
solved, when they awoke in the morning with
aching bones, to become husbands as soon as pos.
siHs,
On Wednesday iaofnins the psrty proceeded to
roint Lookout, where several hours were ples Z.
Ahtly and prontably spent, In Waiting the immense
Go-ernment hospitals and quArteis there. Moth.
lag could exceed the hospitable treatment we here
feseivsd, the oficers vieing In their courte.
sies to us. Three rossins cheers were given at
parting with them. One at least Of our party will
not soon forget Point Lookout and the magnificent
loaf there received at the hands Of Captain Lucas
Are We not right Captain Joe I" The bost, amer
taking In q supply Of fresh oysters, proceeded
homewards. These same oysters af rded US one
Of our most amusing episodes. Many painful
hsnd will bear testimony to the vigorous Efforts Of
this gentlemen to place "a dosen raw"at the d.
posal Of fair one.
Prominent amons thoss who dis uguishcd the N.
sslvss - an oystsrshuokcr was our very esteemed
Ahd popular United states Marshal Ward N.
Lamon. His efYUrts In this line only exceIltd
by his uniform desire TO promote the happiness Of
the party, aAd a. . token Of the estimation In
which these efforts were held, on the passage hom,-
ward, he wss paid the compliment OF grand vocal
serenade, by the male portion Of The party, to
which he responded 10 very feiicitous speech.
The party reached Washington about u O'Clock
Wednesday night, all highly delighted and ref eshed
and wishing the early return ofsuch gay and les
tive affair.
Previous to reaching the wharf, the party erssn-
lied. .....
'ICoi. Lamon was called to tho shsir, and U. p.
wsrd made Secretary. .
On motion Of Col Dennis the following resoir-
tions were adopted unanimously, and ordered to
Be published:
Resoiped, That the thanks OF the entire party arc
extended to the Committee Of Arrangements for
the opportunity they have afforded US for mutual
amusement and benefit, BY arranging, in the admi-
rable manner they have the details Of this excur.
sion. Their efforts to this end have our warmest
appreciation: Also to John vaa Hiswiek, E.q.,
Steamboat Company, for his presence with US, and
his endeavors 10 make the moments fly joyously.
10 Captain samusl Gedasy tthe prince oi sood fsi.
iows for his eorts to add 70 the entire succese Of
the Ahair, by his able management Of his crack lit
tie steamer. To our eaterer, Mr.. Donaldson, ior
his eorts IN the cstsne. And, naally, TO Point
Lookout friends, for their vntiring endoavors TO
exhibit to us the beauties Of their location, and
other ob,ects Of interest, a. follows:
Brig. Cen. GSonoE hAnsron, Commandg Post.
Capt. WILsoH PLATT, A. q. n.
Capt. Q. y. LvcAs, Post Commissary.
Dr.. n. HAyEn, Surgeon.
Col. wM. DoHiHHAS, Commanding Reg't.