The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-12

Mr.. Henry Gourdin was then called on, aud
after an effective speech, toasted Capt. Nc
Beath, of the Golden Horn.
The reply of Captain SlcBeath was
model of practical good sense. He
spoke Of the liberality Of the owners
of the line, and hoped that he would
many times return to these waters. 1t must
be understood, however, that it depended or
US whether this were the case; ; If we sup
ported the limo wc could make it profitable
and therefore permanent. Ho wanted to see
Charleston have line of steamships of her
OVID, ard vas confident that with proper effort
direct line could be made lucrative to owners
as we'll as advantageous to the South.
Tie following letter was read from J. B.
Steel, Esq, Vce-President of the Board of
Trade:
CHARLESTON, Noycmbo: IL, 1868.
CdptIiR IT. c. McBs0!h:
DEAR S1R-It is with feelings of sincere re
Grct that find myself compelled to decline
your lind invitation OF Oh instant. On al
most any other day 1 nigiit have been able
to join YOU in commcmoratlnS this aus;iciuus
occasion; but at prest Mt. circumstances, which
it is needless to explain, render that happiness
impos .ible.
Though not with YOU in person, can assure
YOU OF my full apprcciltlon OF the truly impor-
tant object now celebrated, and am pleased to
join with you in heartily culoaizing the public
spirit OF those citizens through whose energy
and perseverance, so much has been accom-
plishcd.
While disorder and confusion ride rough
shod over the political and mercantile inter-
ests OF our country, and feeling of distrust
and dependency seems to have obtained an
almost universal sway. we cannot but turn with
feeling o. prldo and admiration to those OF our
follow-citizeGs who, rising above the chaotic
trouble about thtm provo able and wiling to so
bravely assist the fallen fortunes OF our rity
and State.
Again wishing vour enterprise hearty and
substantial success. remain
Your obcdicnt servant,
JOHN 3. STEELE.
Yco-president Board of Trade.
A bumper toast was drlak to tho health of
R. Murc, Esq, which WAS followed by Colonel
A. O. Andrews, who spo in his usual ornate
and happy style. He, above all things, taught
the uses OF advcrsity and the necessity OF
labor. Colonel Andrew proposed tho health
OF the Rev. Dr. Duist, who made o happy and
effective reply.
General John a. Wagencr was expected to be
present and take part in the agreeable cere-
monies of the occasion, but he was prevented
from attending by sickness, and the following
letter a2o;og;zing for his absence was read:
CHARLESTON, November 10, 1868.
To Captain II. c. McBeath, Steamship Golden
Horn:
DEAR SIR sincerely regret that painful
ncuralgic attack prevents me from accepting
your very kind invitation. / honor The enter
prise OF which you are the representative, and
trust that Providence has appointed you the
initiator of new era of prosperity for our
severely tried old city. Direct trade with all
parts of Europe, and an expeditions mode oi
conveying immigrants, will be tho result OF
your undertaking, and .heSe arc the fundamen-
tai requirements Of our speedy resuscitation.
In this renewal OF Charloston's hopes, greet
you with pleasure Gs our pioneer, and would
crave Heavens protecting favors fcr yourself
and your noble vessel.
am, respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
JOHN A. WAGNER.
Toasts wero then drank to n. Pinckney
WLlker, Esq, H. B. n. Consul, and to the
Press, and soon afterwards the party dis
perscd, wishing that there could be Golden
Horn dinner-minus a municipal electiou-at
least once week.