The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-29

from DoyhOod nc llac been associated with tue
commerce of Charlie ton-in tito good old times
when tho packet ships Of JOHN FRASER g. Co. car
riod thor signal-hags to tho Eastern world. For
sixteen years before tho war this was his homo it
was his home during the war, a1d hero he takes
his place to Do his duty in tue day OF her tenpora-
! ry adversely. Hc said ho was 20 public speaker;
that the high seas was his scene Of action with
! ilfo and property in his keeping. IF these trusts
wero faithful ly performed, his ambition would be
grat1fcd- He concluded by offering as senti-
| ment: THE City of Charleston-May her com
merce increase and prosper through all tine.''
His Honor the Mayor replied in his usual earnest
manner; alluded to the establishment Of this limo
| large share of the stock Of which was owned by
our cltlzens as the best evidence that Charleston
ls gong forward in her new career Of prosperity.
CHAs. e. WEST, Jr., proposed the health Of the
Captain-a REED not shaken by the winds. Mr..
HERTZ proposed the health Of Hon M C. MoRpr-
CAT, the senior partner Of the well known Charles
ton house, the protector Of this line. Responded
tc by Mr.. TOBIAS, who took occasion to say that
! whatever credit may be due his house, or any
othor in the organization Of the present company,
the project could never have boen successfully car
ried out but for the personal excrtons Of NIr. WY,
A. CoUnrENAY, Of CouRgENAY s. TRENHOLM
Mr.. CoURTENAY responded. and said that in ac-
knowledging tho compliment he felt that too much
had been placed to his credit. Aftar four years
absence in the army, he vas, upon the surrender
compelled to remain thirteen months long,r away
from his native city. Upon his return in tho
spring 1886, he noticed the large business grow
ing up between that noble old cty-''by blue Pa
tapsco's billowy ware, and our Getty by the
Sea" and he determined to foster it with the aid Of
stoam. After consultation with the Hon. nj. c.
MoRDEcA1, tho success Of line Of frst-class steam
r. tfn ntvvo7 a1voo
bly, certain. The enterprise was consummated By
obtaining the cooperation of the Baltimore and
Ohio Eailroad, tho South Carolina Railroad, and
the Georgia Railroad. Two fine ships are now
running on the line, bringing large feights, not
only to this city, but to Augusta Atlanta Colurn-
bio and Charlotte, showing that in spite of conape-
htion, the natural advantages Of Charleston we're
known and appreciated in the interior.
Mr. CouRTESAY alluded to the singular unanim-
ity shown by the native and adopted sons Of old
Charleston, in returning to her in her misfortunes
when fire had scourged her, and shot and shell had
torn her dear old homes. Like the dwallers in the
vale at the foot Of Vesuvius they all
Though The & foods @ Of lava aoso1ate the plain.
and, turning to Captain REED said, here is one
from the land Of HERMAN and SCHILLER, who, free
to go any where, yot came back to his old home
he enjoyed it's generous kindness.
Mr.. DAWSON, of the Mercury, in response to o
toast to the Press took occasion to pay glowing
tribute to Baltimore and her people; having dur
ing the war, as prisoner, often experienced thoir
kindness and large-hearted iberality.
There were other to- asts and other speeches, and
plenty Of good cheer and the very best Of feeling
Altogether, the reunion was Of the most pleas
ant We have participated in during many months,
and all parties left the good ship in the best Of
good humor, and hopeful Of better times for Old
Charleston.
LUMBER.-We invite attention to the advertise
ment Of lumber for sale by R. 8. r. CHRRrzBrRa,
at No. 70 Wentwenth street, near st. Philips.
CRY RAILROAD-We would call attention to the
advertisement of this Railroad Company, in which
they offer to sell one hundred route tickets for Sc.
This iberaitJ pl ces ride within the means of
the poorest citizen, and will render the cars more
popular and patronized than ever.
TO THOSE wanting Artificial Legs or Arms we
would call particular attention to the advertisement
IN another column. mths
FOB IHRoAT DISEASES AND AFFECTIONS OF THE
CHEST. sB1o0n's Bronchial Irocnes," or Cough
Lozenges, are Of great value. In Coughs Irita-
ton Of the Throat caused by cold, or unusual ex-
ertlons OF the vocal organs, insspeakng in public
or singing, they produce the most beneficial re-
suits. The Troches have proued their efficacy.
tuths3
lee ATMospHERE OF Love is q pure, sweet
breath. This desideratum is one of the results Of
using sozodont, which not only invigorates anu
preserves the teeth, but renders the mouth as
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