Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-06-10
From the Columbia Phoenix, soth.
A Trip Over the Columbia and Augustt
Ra;iroad

A Trip Over the Columbia and Augusta
Railroad.
Yesterday morning, at halfpass o'clock,
duly armed with free pass, furnished US by
the gentlemanly Superintendent of the Char.
lotte road-Mr. Caleb: :Bouknight-we wended
our way towards the Charlotte depot, where q
train of six cars was awaiting the excursion
ists ready to transport them to Shealy's, or
Leesville; to have general good time. Soon
the whistle blew, and we we're rolling along
over most excellent road, under.the conduc.
torial charge of Mr.. Wolf
The Columbia and Augusta road, after its
intersection with the South Carolina track,
presents asperfectly level appearance, and,
after one has ridden on the worn-out rails
which are at this time peculiar 10 the South
ern country, it is really refreshing to glide
over this road, without the usual ascompani-
ment of humping and humping. The bridge
over the Oongaree is truly noble specimen
| of workmanship; solid granite foundations
and intricate network of iron supports, ex-
tending in every conceivable direction. COM
bine to make it proof against all inroads,
whether of time or the elements. After seve.
raj stoppages to take on parties, at various
places on the route, a point opposite Lexing-
ton Court House was reached, where large
number of ladies and their gay cavaliers,
came aboard. The train then sped through,
without interruption, to the termination of
the road-Leesville, where the cars we're dis
gorged of their precious cargo, and round
of festivities began.
Leesville is nearly equi-distant from the
orI 70 off nd a sroh la
location for an interior town. The surface Of
the country is generally smooth, with here
and there few gentle undulatirns, rather re-
lievingthe outline than otherwise. Forests Of
valuable timber abound in the vicinity, and
building could be accomplished with compar-
atively little expense. Unless we are greatly
mistaken, this place is destined, on the COM
pletion of the Columbia and Augusta road, to
be O fourishing town.
Shertly after the cars were vacated, the
party. assembled around the stage, under e
grove of young oaks, and were addressed by
DR.. Addie, of Lexington, Colonel Johnson,
the President of the road, and General Paul
Quattlebaum. Their topics were chiefly in
connection with the state Of the country, the
Cd rna NEGROES 7rum a COMMUNICATION -wTru
Democratic party. Colonel johnson, howev-
.er. made statement of the advantages to be
derived from the road now in process of COM
pletion, and urged the people of the Districts
through which it must pass, to give it their
cordial support.
The speaking was then deferred until the
party could refresh themselves. Tables were
bountifully laden with good things, dispensed
by the hands of fair ladies'; and the employ
ees of the road were INDUCED with holiday
and ample barbecue. While some were at
tending to the wants Of the flesh, the youth
full portion of the pleasure-seekers were anus.
ing themselves by dancing at Mr.. Shealy's
house, to strains from the well-known band
Of "Jim Mayrant," without whom no dance
seems to be complete.
When the tables were cleared away, and
the old folks had taken their siesta, thespeak
ing was resumed, and continued until the
time to return arrived. On this occasion,
Maj. Henry Meetze, of Lexington, delivered
lengthy and forcible address, on the merits
and demerits of the Republican party, and
the distinctions between the Caucasian and
African races. His speech was we'll received,
and its delivery closed the exercises ofthe day.
Ats o'clock, the train started homeward,
and. after period Of two hours, reached the
city, all aboard appearing to have enjoyed
themselves. Many returns Of such days,
say we.