The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-12-18

the interchange or courteSleS> the delegateS
were again escorted to the wharf, where the
magnificent steamship Champion was ready to
eaabark on the trip. This steamer belongs to
the Adger line of steamships between Charles
ton and New York, and is commanded by Capt.
R. W.. Lockwood, who is widely known to the
travelling public. The excursionists crowded
the decks and saloons of the spacious vessel,
and embraced upwards of a thousand ladies
and gentlemen, hundreds Of whom were totally
unused to the prospect before them. Steaming
away from the wharf, leaving a multitude of
people lining the wharves and shipping on all
sides, who were perforce content to remain
behind, the excursionists were greeted with
admirable music by the post band, whose de-
lightful strains formed most charming feature
of the occasion. AS we neared historic Sum-
ter, whose battered walls attest the valor and
devotion of the Confederate troops, tho band
struck up "Dixie," which erstwhile would have
evoked ringing cheer FROM the throng aboard.
Yet saddened memories filled the breast, and
there was an unbidden tear for the gallant men,
whose lives were given to their country behind
those ruined walls.
Looking back to the city, We beheld glori-
Gus sight. The shipping in the foreground
added to the picturesque beauty of the stately
spires and grand buildings, the whole encircled
by the Ashley and Cooper rivers, and Charles
ton never looked more superb or shone with
superior brilliancy. The day was bright and
clear, while the rapid motion of the vessel
begat pleasant breeze, doubly grateful to the
inexperienced, who were shifting the salt at
mosphere for the first time. Morris Island
and Sullivan's Island, with other points Of
renown, were viewed by the excursionists, and
the gallant vessel carried her precious freight
just outside the bar, where the steamer began
to rock upon the bosom of old ocean, to the
discontinue of some of the passengers, zone
of whom we are which,"
Among the pleasing incidents of the day, we
noted an unusual activity in and around the
harbor, which was white with the sails of COM
merce, and demonstrated the increased trade
of Charleston. A tug-boat was carrying out
feet of four vessels, destined for other ports,
and we were near enough to witness the cross
ing of the bar by this fotilla of sailing vessels.
AS we returned to the city, the steamer Georgia,
loaded down with the products of this region,
was going out to the sea, on her regular trip to
New York.
Before reaching the wharf, the Champion
began to ply backwards and forwards in the
bay, while the guests were invited to sumptu-
Gus repast, which had been prepared by the
committee of arrangements Everything de-
sirabe to make the excursion pleasant one
had been kindly furnished, and it was unani-
mously agreed upon all sides that Charleston
hospitality and generosity had been most
amply sustained by the managers. And so the
excursion ended, with high praises on the lips
of fair ladies, and the sterner sex yielding
graceful assent to their lavish encomiums.
The Railroad Convention assembled in the
evening, and listened to speeches from num-
Der of distinguished gentlemen. Hon. c. G.
Memminger, Gen. w. G. Desaussuro and Co..
C. II. Simonton, of Charleston, Hon. Gabriel
Cannon, of Spartanburg, and others made
speeches in advocacy of the French Broad
route, as the proper and most feasible connec-
ton with the great West. Major Nicholas J..
Vail, of Chicago, was introduced to the meet
ing, and made brief address touching the
organization of the Chicago and South Allan
tic Railroad, assuming the position of the late
Chicago Convention, that the route adopted
by the engineers would receive their most hear
ty concurrence and friendly aid. Subsequent
action was taken on Friday morning, at
meeting held for thai purpose, looking towards
immediate work upon the Spartanburg and
Asheville Railroad, as an important link in the
main line from Chicago to Charleston. The
friends of this enterprise are active and vigi-
liant, leaving no stone unturned to show the
advantages of their favorite scheme
THE STATE SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of this body was held
on Thursday morning, Gen. J. B. Kershaw
presiding. The old officers were reelected by
acclamation, to serve the ensuing year, as fol-
lows: Gen. Wade Hampton, President; Gen.
r. H. Anderson, Gen. J. B. Kershaw, Gen.
Samuel MCGOWAN and Maj. T. G. Barker, Vice
Presidents Col. A. G. Haskell, Secretary
Capt. w. K Bachman, Treasurer. Gen. J. B.
Kershaw was unanimously elected as the ora
tor for the next annual meeting, which will be
held in the city of Charleston. After the
transaction of other business, the Association
adjourned.
NOTES OF GOSSIP IN AND ABOUT CHARLESTON.
The queen of tragedy, Madame Janauschek,
filled an engagement at the Academy of Music
last week, and the spacious theatre was nightly
crowded with delighted audiences, witnessing
the splendid representations of tragic charac-
ters by this gifted artistic. Her wardrobe and
Jewels were the admiration of all, only excelled
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