The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-10-18
ROBERT LEBRY, N. D..
City Registrar.
THE ADGER LINE OF STEAMSHIPS.

This iavorte and long nown line OF steam
ers, which e at all times kept In : con itton to
give the public the most ample and satisfactory
acconmoda' ions for freight and passengers, are
now in splendid o,der. During the past summer
they received a compete and thorough ret at
the hands Of carpenters and machinists, large
amounts being expended in improving and en-
bellishlng them, so that pas engers now have the
most luxurious accommodations, With the utmost
securi and speed, while their freight room IS
equal to the most extended business. This line
has enjoyed uninterrupted success from lis COM
mencemen., and throughout the history which
gan with the famo2s steamship Southerner,
built under the care CT that model shipmaster,
Captain N. Berry, in ls46, 1t has, we believe, es
capped all disasters. The crowded freig hts which
these vessels now transport are indica i've OF the
universal popularity which they have with the
mercantile community. One OF the most oled
vessels OF he line is
THE CHARLESTON,
which arrived here yesterday from New York in
splendii order, having just left the wo: Gshops,
where she has undergone an entire rent, being
now in better condition than m 81 new vess ls.
Her hull has been thoroughly examin' and It,
paired, where necessary, and newly coppered.
Her cabins are placed on deck, By which more
light and better ventilation Is secured d, and her
freight room is so much enlarged that it is ex.
pected that she WI be enabled 10 take ab- ut two
thousand bales In speed this eegaCt vessel has
no superior on the coast, aud pissenge 8 who
know her famous Guaitlts will make rush 10
patronise her. Sae Is 10 cha g, Of her we'll
known commander Captain James Berry, whose
long and tried career as successful, carefli and
attentive officer Is known 10 all. lie Is repaired
now, as ever, to extend a hearty hospitality and
a cheerful welcome To the travelling public.
THE STEAMSHIP CHAMPION
OF this line Is 1rstclass vesse! In every respect,
being constructed with the greatest care, uniting
large carrying ca acity 10 light draft and good
speed. She is, perhaps, one OF the most Success
fu steamers, financially, coming out OF New Yoik,
and she Is admirably mlnaged by that popular
and excellent commander, Captain r. W. Lock-
wood, whose pleasing address, calm dem amor
and excellent seananship make him general
favorite. The Champion left here on Monday for
New York, with an overaowing cargo, among
which were over two thousand bales Of Cotton.
The third ssel OF the lire is the tavor;te
STEAMSHIP MANHATTAN.
This popular vess,l, which on several occasions
has made unusua! fast passages from New York
to this city, performs her trips with great punctu
ality. Her appearance on the water is exceed.
ingly favorable, the beauty Of her Lines and the
rise OF her bow being particularly noticeable.
Her condition is always kept Al by the able Off.
Ger in charge, Captain NJ. 5. Woodruff, who has
for many years been considered one OF the most
efic-nt officers on the coast. His thorough sea-
manship and commanding bearing gives him the
reputation Of model officer, whose Skill and enl
cheney can be relied on under all circumstances.
The fourth vessel Of the line is the well-known
STEAMSHIP JAMES ADGER,
which has been tried and faithful servant. Built
many years since By that great New York ship
builder, W. II. Webb, for Captain Dickinson, who
enjoyed universal popularity, and being named
after gentleman whose long years OF practical
Judgment, skill ard sue ess placed him among
the first merchants OF Charleston her career has
always been watched with interest. She Is as
strong as wood and iron can make her. and the
accommodations and management on board art
kept in most admirable order by that superior ol.
6cer Captain 7. ]. Lockwood. This gentleman is
universally popular, and is known to all our Gill
zens, among whom he has been from b, yhoud.
His cose attention TO his duties, gooi Judgment
and geniemanly demeanor, give general conf.
dence.
These ships form one OF the bes, lines running
out OF New York, and all OF their appointments
are first class. They can transport from our
wharves four thousand bales Of cotton weekly,
and they now 20 out jam full OF freight.