Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-06-21
Friday Morning, June 21, 1872.
Editorial Correspondence.
ST.. CLAIR HOTEL,
Baltimore. June 18th, 1872.

Southern Editors under the lead Of Maj. n
I'll. Hotchkiss assembled at Ford's Hotel on
Friday last, consisting of the following Fl.
N. Gallagher, Virginia Free Press; j. S.
Paygand, New Orleans Times; A. B. Ven
able, FarmviNe Commonwealth R. B.
Berkely, Richmond Wing; J. Fl. Wartman,
Rockingham Register; e.. W. Hardwicke,
Lymc76urg Republican; M. M. Cooke,
Montgomery Gala. } Daily Mail; S. Houston
Letcher, Lexington Gazette; J. J. Steuart,
Watchmsam, Salisbury, N. c.; G. R. Cal
vert, Shenandoah Valley; J. D. Morrison,
Roekbridge Citizen ; J. Wayt Bell. Jacob
Baylor and Col VIM. A. Bell, Staunton
Thos. Mathews, Lewisburg, W. Va 1; Col.
VIM: Gilman, Richmond Wing; A. S.
Mauzy, Stanton Spectator; H. 3. G.
Manning, Roanoke Neos, N. c.; j. H.
Foster, Charlottesville Chronicle; Judge
Geo. H. Wilson, Upper Marlboro, Gazette,
Md; R. D. Ward, Richmond Enquirer
Jordon Stone, Nee0s, Raleigh, N. G.; is.
Budd, Petersburg Inden; J. W. Friend,
Petersburg Progress; B. J. Rogers, and
Geo. A. Cunningham, Rura1 Messenger,
Petersburg; H. V. Strayer, Harrisonburg
Enterprise Chas. Cole, Union, Frederick,
Md; W. H. Fl. Lynn, staunton Vi''dsca-
tor H. Hoffman, Sunday Bulletin, Balti-
more; Maj. R. W. Hunter, Winchester
Times ; J. M. Heating, Memphis Appeal
DR.. J. B. Williams, Sunday Telegram,
Baltimore 7. F. Shuey, Congressional
Globe, Washington, E. Snowden, Jr., AL
exandria Gazette; j. B. Mackall, Balti-
more Gazette and number more expected
to join en- route.
The party left at 8 P. M. Saturday, by
the Richmond & York River Railroad, and
we're handsomely entertained by Senator
Massie, on their arrival at West Point,
where they took the comfortable and ele-
gantly fitted up Steamer, Estate of Virgin
ia" of the York River Line, Capt. Free
man Commanding, on which every atten-
ton was paid to their wants and accommo-
dation, unsurpassed on land. with all the
delicacies Astounding in the eastern waters
were served up for the occasion, in a superb
manner, giving guaranty to passengers by
this route that the best Of fare and first
class accommodations await them.
On board the Boat the Excursion was Or
ganized by the election of Judge Geo. H.
Wilson, President; W. Fl. H. Lynn, Vice
President; S. H. Letcher, Secretary; J. S.
Pagand J. j. Steuart and J. FL. Foster,
Finance Committee, and j. H.. Foster,
Treasurer
The party arrived at Baltimore, at A.
NJ. Sunday. and accepted the inequalities
so generally extended by the Proprietor and
Manager, Of that neat and well kept Hotel,
the s.st. CHAIR where they remained Sun,
day, and to say they were most handsome
ly entertained would fail to do justice to the
efforts Of this most excellent House. While
Messrs. Gilmour & Sons did all possible to
entertain handsomely their guests, We can
not fail to mention that accomplished gentle
man, Fl. Fl. Fogle, Esq, who has success
fully managed this House, and has won the
exceeding regard of every member of tie
excursion for his urbanity and unceasing
attention. With him originated the idea of
extending the Inequalities of the St. Clair,
which were SO handsomely dispensed by the
Projectors. A vote of thanks was unani.
mously rendered by the excursion party, to
Messrs Gilmour & Sons and their polite
and attentive manager and assistants in the
the Office, Messrs. Dorsey and McIlvain.
The party attended the various Churches
in the City yesterday and speak in high
praise Of the Baltimore clergy.
At P. NJ they accepted the invitation
of Mr.. s. T. Deford, the General Southern
Agent of the Northern Central and Central
Pennsylvania Railroads, and enjoyed ride
through that celebrated adjunct to the Mon
umental City, Druid Hill Park. Il is
place Of great natural beauties and was the
admiration Of the entire party. Especial
iy were our old friends, COL VIM. A. Bell,
Col. Jacob Baylor and Maj. J. Wayt Bell,
who have an eye for landscapes, perfectly
delighted.
On our return to the Hotel, that host of
good fellows Mr.. Deford, had had prepared
Champagne entertainment, which to say
the least, after dusty ride was highly en-
joyed by the thirsty Editors, who united in
burst of huzzas for Mr.. Deford, and Tom
Scott, the great Railroad President, whose
efficient aid Mr.. Deford has been for years.
Here we met Col. Yerger, who was terri
bly, prosecuted by the Radical authorities Of
Mississippi for defending his household from
wanton insult. He is host 10 himself, and
deserves the patronage of the public for his
paper. the Baltimore Evening Journal.
This morning we bid good for few
days to the ST. Clair, and its generous pro.
prietors and noble souled Manager, H. IT.
Fogle, and start on our way to Elmira N,
Y, from which point you may hear from
me. W. H. IT. L.
Especial to tie Richmond Whig.] !
ELM1RA, N. Y, June 1.-THE South
ern Editorial Excursion party were met for
ty miles from here to-day by the mayor,