The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-06
OUR SUBURBAN RESORTS.
MOUNT, PLEAsANT--A SKETCH OF THE
VILLAGE By THE SEA.

HlLLAtE b1 ldE SEds
The Approach to Mount Pleasant-An
Enchanting Water View-A Health
Giving Spot-Tho Churches, tho
stores and tho Schools, sc.
[FRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENCE
MOUNT PLEASANT, February6 s.
Having given to your readers 30 graphic
and interesting sketch OF the pleasant su-
burban resort of summerville, long and justly
appreciated .or Its health aud salubrious cll-
mate, and aware. of your disposition TO aid
In developing our resourcesand bringing our
resorts into notice, am induced to offer
sketch of our village "by the sea-" Mount
Pleasant. Approaching by the ferry steam
ers the long line of bluffs, dotted with white
washed houses, modestly peeping out from
the foliage, and relieved by the dark lines of
the distant forests In the background, pre-
aents quite an attractive appearance, while
the lovely and expanded water view, bound.
ed BY SullIvsn's Island and the open sea on
on the east, with the now historic Fort Sum.
ter In mld-channel, and the low shores oil
James and Morris Islands on the south, the
ponderous sea steamships ploughlng their
way through the white-capped waves, the
lighter craft gliding hlther and thlther, form a
panorama as beautiful as the most enthusas-
tic admirer of water scenery can fancy.
The village was settled many years ago by
the planters OF the parish as summer resort,
and as O. resort for invallds, and especially IN
lnfsrtile disorders; In common with SulliVan's
Island, 1t has been fully appreciated by all
who have availed themselves of 1t. The de-
llghtful breezes, fresh from Old Ocean, soft
aud balmy In summer, have famed the wan
cheeks and weary limbs of many dropping
infant, and Infused fresh life and vigor into
the wornout and suffering frame, and glad
den may parents heart.
The Episcopal Church Is a neat gothic wooden
building, painted brown, the Interior walls
plastered and marked In imitation of stone,
the pews neatly painted, and the chancel en-
closed very tastiyEwilh Gothic railing. The
organ Is one which was built by Mr.. John
Baker, of Charlestons and exhibited at one of
the earlier fairs of the South Carolina Institute.
The church Is under the mlnistration OF Rev. T.
F. Gadsden, son OF the late Rt. Rev. @. E.
Gadsden, formerly bishop of the diocese.
The Baptist Church is plain and neat
structure, the pastor of which lie the Rev. o.
F. Gregory, and is we'll attended. Both OF
these reverend gentlemen have labored most
acceptsbly here, and have won the esteem
and affection not only of their own congrega-
tions, but also of all with whom they have
been thrown In contact, and to their zeal
and labor 10 the good cause much good may
be attributed. Assisted by those foremost In
every good work"-I mean the ladles-sewlng
societies have been instituted, and u is sur-
prlsinG what results have been attained by
nImble fingers, actuated and urged by zeal In.
the work OF charity and love.
The Presbyterian Church ls o commodlous
wooden building, with porch supportea -
ueaVy CuIumuo, surmuuutcu ny Steepie vi
some height. There is no resident minister
attached 10 the church, but occasional SER
vices are held by clergymen from the city.
There are a number of resident physicians,
gentlemen of skill and ability In their profess
sion, In whose hands the invalid stranger may
be sure of receiving every attention he may
require, as we'll as those of the hosptable
residents.
There are number OF stores where every
article needed by housekeepers can be OBJ
tanned at about the current rates In Charles
ton. Among them (not to dlscrimlnate) l will
mention Messrs. J. q. Patjen, B. Bequest,
Witschen, Torck, Claus Keeper and schlen-
dorff. Mr.. P. Welnhelmer has dry goods and
tailoring store, and Ia now completing new
building of two stories adjoining, which he
Intends opening as q grocery store.
Mr.. H. s. Tew's broom factory s in active
operaLlon, and dlspenses these implements OF
feminine Industry, (Which, in their handsc
II not slanderous to say 80, may also oe rem
dered formidable weapons,) in considerable
numbers.
All visitors and picnic parties know the
large building OF the head of the bridge, called
the "Mouut Pleasant House," kept by Mr..
Torck, In The ar pile hall OF which the votarles
of Terpslchore so often "trip on light fantastic
toe, and the bellies and beau1 promenade In
pleasant chat.
There are several schools for children and
girls, 80 that visitors Intending to locate for
some time need have NO fears as to the dis
posal Of The younger ones. All have The oene'
ct of such experienced teachers that 1t would
be Iuvidous to parLicularize.
The Confederate Cemetery Is an Interesting
spot TO visitors who desire to keep In view
those who 30 cheerfuly rendered up their
lives In the service Of their country.
KAPPA.