The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-07-12

an hour we proceeded TO the steamer Look
out, and assembled the river to the great
Snow Hill Salt Works owned by DR.. J. P.
Hale, which are the largest in this coun-
try. There are many smaller ones in the
vicinity, but they are not worked to such
an extent as to make them very profitable.
About $50 barrels per day are manufac-
tured, and the average price is s1.6O per
barrel. After giving the salt works a
thorough inspection we were invited by s.
+. Dana, Superintendent of the Campbell
Creek Coal Mines to visit them. Prof.
NJ. +. Maury, son of the late Com. Maury,
accompanied us in the trip "down in a coal
mine" and to him we are indebted for
much valuble information. Prof Maury
resides in Charleston, and we heard that
he was employed by London corporation
to investigate the mineral resources Of that
section. We do not doubt but that at no
distant day he will occupy as high posi-
tion among the geologists of this country,
as did his deeply lanented father. We
returned to Charleston about Z o'clock,
and according to previous arrangement we
assembled in the parlor of the Hale House,
from which we were escorted to the dining
room, where, as the bill of fare announced
"a complimentary dinner, given by the
citizens of Charleston to the Maryland
Editorial Corps Excursion Party, Monday,
June 16, 1873" was served, Gov. Jacobs
presiding, assisted by prominent citizens.
The cloth being removed several toasts
were given, which were replied to in short
speeches. The party did not adjourn until
nearly / o'clock. Charleston contains be-
tween 5000 and 5000 inhabitants, and the
State House was built by its citizens and
presented to the State. One great objec-
tion to the capital being removed to Charles
ton was that ii did not possess hotel Of
sufficient size to accommodate the members
of the Legislature. But DR.. Hale said
that should be no obstacle, and in ninety
days from the time the foundation was
begun the hotel was finished. Our thanks
are due to many of the citizens for the
polite attention shown to each member of
our party, and especially to DR.. E. L..
Boggs, city druggist, who extended an in
vitation to all to partake Of his refreshing
soda. As we were to leave this place at
8 o'clock, for Huntingdon, few arose
early and sauntered around the town, for
the purpose Of seeing the State buildings
and other objects Of interest. If capital
lists are seeking for investment, this is the
place to go, as there is fine opening for
enterprizing men here. After a pleasant
run Of SO miles we arrived at Huntingdon,
the present terminus of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad. At the depot we
were met by the mayor and a large num-
Der of citizens who bid us welcome to what
is to be "the great city of the West" 1t
is really remarkable what progress has been
made In the growth of this place. Two
years ago it contained but one house, now
it has a population Of 5000. The city
limits embrace 5000 acres, the streets are
wide and are laid out at right angles, the
buildings are substantially built, and the
city shows evidence of thrift and prosperi-
ty. 1t has two newspapers, national
bank, and, above all other improvements,
a large number Of manufacturing estab-
lishments are being erected and are in
operation. A visit was paid to the work
shops of the company, where all their cars
and engines are to be made us soon as the
necessary machinery is obtained Upon
our return we were invited to partake of a
sumptuous dinner at the Ware House,
gotten up by the citizens of the young city.
Toasts were read and responded to, and
some Of the younger members of the As
sociation covered themselves with glory.
While we were enjoying ourselves in walk
ing around the town, Commander Hotch-
kiss entered our names upon the book Of
the steamer Fleetwood, assigned the state
rooms and had each persons baggage pro-
perly stored in them, and at 81 We took
leave of the good people of Huntington.
Capt. j, T, Campbell informed the party
"that the entire steamer was at their dis
posal, and he sincerly hoped that all would
make themselves comfortable" We have
often heard the kindness Of Western
steamboat Captains spoken Of but never
had an opportunity of testing il before,
and we can assure our readers that If they
fall into the hands of Capt Campbell they
will be well taken care Of.
Cincinnati was reached at s O'Clock on
the morning Of the 18th, where delega-
tion from the Board Of Trade took us in
charge and drove us to the Burnet House.
In this city we had the pleasure of ofmeeting
Rev. r. W. lakeland, formerly of West
minister, who was assiduons in his atten-
tionss, and as sometime would slapse before
the regular programme of the Board Of
Trade would be carried out, iu company
with Mr.. Baker of the Belair 4fEgis, we
drove to Mr.. Hazeland's residence, West
Walnut Hills. At IL o'clock we became
the guests Of the Board of Trade, and after
the introductions had been gone through
carriages were ready for drive around the
city. Each carriage contained delegate
from the Board Of Trade, so as to be able
to explain the many points of interest in
the city; the beautiful fountain, composed
of Statuary, which cost 100000, and was
presented to the city by one of its citizens,
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