The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-10


Greek Captain of the Eleanor, &c.
Randall, the poet editor Of the Augusta Con-
stitutionalist, who was delegate to the re-
cent immigration Convention, gives some edi-
torial dottings in his paper of what he saw du-
ring his visit to 1.-The highly respectable and
never-to-be-forgotten City Of Charleston"
After describing pleasant trip on the South
Carolina Railroad, he says:
Thus happily bestowed, the hours sped by
rapidly, and. in the cool Of early evening ana
through refreshing rain, we shot by mighty
live oak avenues, fruitful market gardens,
grand plantations, green hedge-rows and twin
water courses, into
CHARLESTON.
The pranks of Aquarius, when displayed in
a cold drizzle, are not the best adoTnments Of
brick, mortar and cobble stones, however
grateful to the parched earth, the broiled foli-
age and the drought-dreading farmer. AS the
dear old city was drenched on the evening Of
our arrivalp we postponed criticism till the
following day, which came with resplendent
sun and skies. Charleston is slow Of growth,
but when she does make progressive step it
is bound To be sincere one. There. are two
notable instances. The first of which Is the
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
The larger part of the splendid building so.
called is devoted to theatrical purposes. The
visitor is prepared for something grand in the
way of a dramatic temple, by the really mag
nifcent and capacious avenues OF approach.
The first sensation after leaving the main pas
sage-way and entering the body OF the theatre,
is one Of disappointment as 10 size. But this
false impression quickly succeeds to one Of
thorough admiration and beauty; the symme-
try, the amplitude and gorgeousness of every
detail from the private boxes on the par
heaven of the lofty dome. The Charlesto-
mans may well be proud Of their temple Of
the Muse: It is gem indeed, and deserves to
be the pet of the people. The remain
der ofthis great edi6ce is taken up with stores,
drinking saloon, ballroom, supper-room,
hooks specially adapted to the perfection Of
such an abode of art and science. Mr.. John
Chadwick, the proprietor, deserves public
monument as q benefactor Of the first degree.
In lieu of statue in stone erected by gene
rous people, we are glad to know that his In
vestment is paying one. Not perhaps as pro-
ftable in mere cash as some others might have
ty and the applause Of the judicieus? And are
not these, from Charleston society, worth in-
calculably more than seven per cent?
In the spacious and highly-fnished ballroom
of the Academy building was held the
FLORAL FAIR.
The fair was conducted under the auspices
of the Charleston County horticultural Socie-
ty. The plants contributed were inadequate
to fill up the hall, still the display was very
good considering the small amount OF material
On hand. To the ladies who took charge of
the the decoration and arrangement of the plants
great Credits due. Indeed, the skill displayed
In grouping the plants, instead of displaying
them singly and in separate collections, made
the exhibition success. The floral en-
bellishments were further evidences OF go0d
TASTE In visiting several beautiful gardens,
whose owners showed us the most "a markea 1es,
courtesy, we found numerous rare and well
grown collections of roses. We really expect.
ed to find full display of this Queen OF
Flowers" at the exhibition, and 1t Is to be de-
plored that her absence was too notably ap-
parent The display Of vegetables was entire
" at fault The only specimens on exhibition
were basket Of m0nstrous burr artlchokes
lettuce from the garden OF Z. LATTE, ESQ.,,
whose rare skill In gardening was fully de-
monstrated in this instance.
TIE BOARD OF TRADE.
If Charleston is pardonably intoxicated with
the glorles Of her Academy, she Is none the
less soberly proud Of her Board Of Trade and
Club House. Hardly step from the hotel, on
Meeting street, there is superb house, which
would be an ornament to any city This is the
sanctuary Of the Board Of Trade. If the out
side of the edifce is most presentable, the In
terror is positively radiant. There is no effort
at mere show, but everything is SO pure, 30
tasteful, 30 brilliant withal, that strangers
from the States South, when first intro
duced, invariably exhibit surprise and al
most rapture The person who designed the
improvements and suggested the para
phernalia was man Oh consummate art:
When we become the despotic prince Of
some of these satrapies, he shall be bounti-
fully rewarded for any hints in furnishing our
palatial abode. AS 1t is, he has proved himself
the creator of miracle Of beauty without os-
tentatlous or vulgar display. The Board of
Trade has rooms Tor the peculiar wants Of its
organization. The club part OF the building
consists Of billiard rooms, restaurant, bar and
every other appurtenance necessary for such
an Institution. The courtesies Of both are
freely bestowed upon each gentleman from
abroad, and, among the favorable impressions
borne away from Charleston, the distinguished
politeness OF the members of the Board OF
Trade is most treasured.
AS many of our delegation were fathers OF
families, and therefore Interested in the food
question we never failed to take morning
stroll through the
MARKET-HoUsE.
than that at Savannah, and throws our own
establishment completely into the shade. But
it cannot rival in any particular the market at
Mobile. Still, 1t is 80 very much superior to
the common run that ''we-uns' from the up
country unanimously voted it TO be curiosity
deserving of remembrance. In point Of beef,
mutton and pork, it shows far more OF
quantity than quality. The fish department
also is not quite up to the standard OF
so renowned seaport as Charleston.
But the display Of vegetables and fruit re-
deems any other deficiency, though even in
this particular there is room fl r improvement.
During two days Of our stay, we did not see
single bunch OF asparagus, though the soil and
climate are incomparably well adapted to its
growth. But, with this exception, the vege-
table market Of Charleston is not only sight
for the epicure, but one which ought to De
more generally emulated. Our hucksters
ought to take a trip there, that is If they mean
business and do not intend to ''pave hell with
good Intentions" We noted more particularly
the excellence and variety of the soup-bunches.
a soEp-bunch in Chrleston is something honest.
1t contains in great quantity every vegetable
constituent of good soup. In other words, 1t
is about ten times better than wha! we get
here and costs precisely the same amount.
Speaking of edbles brings to mind the
CHARLESTON HOTEL.