The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-12-06
.Fn1roRIAL NOTES on TRAYEL.

prepared with increased yigor and determination
to weld constant devotion to his chosen pursuit
During his absence, these columns have been pre-
sided over by the accomplished contributing ed-
tor, WARREN D.. WILKES, Esq, and to the latter
are earnest thanks due for the faithful discharge Of
all duties appertaining to the position. So much
by way Of preface, and we proceed to indie few
observations made during
OUR VISIT TO CHARLESTON.
Leaving Anderson on Monday, the 10Th ultimo,
tho cars bore us away with considerable velocity
from the scenes of everyday toll, the unceasing
round Of labor, and the comforts and endearments
of home. In schedule time, the train arrived at
Columbia, and although detained at the depot to
obtain trunk from amongst the pile Of "uncheck-
ed' baggage, we got to NlcKERsoS's in ample time
to receive hearty welcome from the obliging as
sstant, Mr.. HAMILTON. Parenthetically, we will
remark that there Was nothing extraordinary in
the aforesaid trunk,-little indeed beyond change
Of linen, tooth brush, comb, several unpaid ac-
counts, &c,-yet we were anxious to keep it in
close proximity, for there is no knowing what an
editor may 'pick up" when he is cut loose from
the moorings. Hence We were obliged to wait
until the baggage was assorted, and the expected
receptacle of our pickings appeared, owing to the
annoying fact that the Greenville and Columbia
Railroad lost all their s'checks' in little game
played by Mr.. SHERMAN down there some two
years ago. However, this difficulty is soon to be
remedied, end new checks provided, as We were
afterwards informed by the energetic President
and worthy Superintendent But to return from
this complaining digression-the trunk and our
self were safely registered ct the Hotel Of Colum-
bia, and having enjoyed an excellent supper, we
took stroll amid the ruins Of our once beautiful
capital. Business occupied most Of the evening,
and We will defer observation upon the desolate
scene presented until another part Of our "notes"
Is reached.
Leaving by the morning train, We we're soon
whiring away to the point Of destination, and en-
joying the luxury Of respectable ride the South
Carolina Road. The conductor was polite, the car
neat and comfortable, and the company most
agreeable. At four O'clock p m. the train reached
Charleston, and party was speedily conveyed to
THE CHARLESTON HOTEL.
This magnificent and well appointed establish
ment extended the greeting of other and more
prosperous times. The reputation achieved in
former years B still maintained and since the war
closed the entire building has undergone thorough
repair, the rooms newly furnished, and the corps
of polite attendants fully re-organized. In every
respect, the "Cherleston" is model in its line,
and deserves all the praise and admiration be-
slowed by its numerous patrons The gentle
manly proprietors and their assistants devote un-
renting attention to guests, and the man who
does not feel perfectly at home under their hosp-
table care is it alone for treason, stratagem and
spoils." We are under especial obligations to our
clever friend, GEORGE M1xER, whose genial ooun-
tenance and rotund form bear the impress Of 8 no.
Bile nature. And ne must not forget tc mention
the kindness Of CHARLIE MILLER, the obliging
book-keeper, who took such pains in showing US
about the public and private parlors, which are
adorned with all that good taste or ingenuity can
invent. In word, our sojourn with the good fell
lows In this establishment has convinced us that
there are some folks who understand keeping q
hotel. But We must hasten on.
THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FRBMAsoNs,
In and for the jurisdiction of South Carolina con-
vened at Masonic Hall, in the city Of Charleston,
OF high twelve on Tuesday, Goth ut, and therefore
was in session upon our arrival. Being favored
with the credentials of delegate to that body, we
were soon in the midst of our brethren of the mys-
tic tie The Grand Master, Hon. ]. L. Orr, de-
hafn cba1 f,o r;f huf
it is proper to remark in this connection that the
address expressed the prosperous condition Of the
Order throughout the State, besides conveying the
intelligence that the liberal donation Of $1,000
from the Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania had been
made to assist in rebuilding the temples destroyed
by FIRE and sword, which donation was afterwards
suitably acknowledged. The proceedings have al
ready been published at least such as are intended
for general information, and we will not trespass
upon the patience of our readers by another re-
capitulation Suffice it, that the session was large
" attended, and marked with unanimity and
brotherly love. The Grand Lodge was closed on
Wednesday night, at twelve o'clock, and We were
thereafter free to enjoy the sights and renew an
acquaintance with the city.
MEMoRIEs AMID THE RUINs.
In April, 1860, it was our privilege to be in at
tendance upon the famous Charleston Convention,
where '.history was enacted" and where YANcEy
and DOUGLAS, both now silent in death, repre-
sented the opposing wings Of the great Democratic
party. The impetuous Southerner lead the van
against the friends of the Western orator-for, be
:. -.-,r,h,raJ Oornr 4. a voa po4 IN n,o,r.o n.r
sons there but only his views controlling the an
tagonistio element-and day after day witnessed
the struggle, until finally came the oulmination Of
the powerful combat, when members from various
States seeded from the Convention. We might
dwell upon this scene, and sketch the several char
acters Of the imposing drama There stood the
COOL intrepid vALLAxDISoHAN, the smoothly poll