Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-09

From Charleston tO Palatka-AnnOy-
 ances to Travel i'm the south-PaIatka a
 The Orange Groves-A Memorial
 Church.
 PALATKA, Fla, March 1.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 On the 22d of February the St. John steamer was advertised for Palatka at 10 a. m, but steamers and locomotives in many parts of the South wait the arrival of some- thing else. Accordingly the St. John waited the arrival of the New York steamer Atlantic. Hence good opportunity was afforded to witness the mi litary display in Charleston celebrating Washington's birthday anniver- sary. At 4 p. m. the start was made. We touched at Savannah. Low water in the river had grounded the City of Macon from New York, and the St. John passed slowly on to the dock Occupying the best room in the Sereven House rendered day or two very agreeable. The cemetery at Bonaven- ture, reached by ride on the shell roads, was worth a visit. Here are to be seen the handsomest specimens of Hive oaks," hang ing with moss from the top to the ground, that can be found in any one spot in the whole South The Pulaski Square and mon uments, as well as the score of small parks, are specialties of Savannah. The General ! Sereven Hotels, bearing no inscription, is a source of much inquiry from guests. Why no inscription? General Green was the northern general to whom the government gave Cumberland Island of 2,OOO acres as complimentary for services during the revo- lutionary war. The ruins of the mansion are seen in full view to all who pass on the way to Fernandina. Pleasure seekers find great enjoyment in visiting the place. Busi- ness matters appear to be looking up in Savannah. No houses, it is said, are to rent. There also we had an opportunity to witness the efficiency of the fire department, as on our rising the dense smoke of four stores be- ing consumed attracted our notice. The fire arrangements of Savannah are supplied from an immense brick tank in the middle of one of the squares, the tank being about 30 feet in diameter by 100 feet high.
 Having experienced the outside route from Charleston, the inside ronte was thought to be preferable for the balance of this trip. Therefore the Florida steamer offering in duoements to start at p. m., on board the passengers and baggage were found in time. Supper at o'clock; no start yeti ten, no start After rising in the morning we were informed the boat had started at one. A whole days sail on the inside route is of Q sameness. At meal time there was 8 call for water with which to dilute the coffee. It was difficult to tell between the coffee and the water by the color. An agreeable day is passed here and there an alligator here and there settlement of lumbermen-one town composed of Norwegians, doing an immense business in lumber Twelve ships, all for eign, were at this town ready for cargoes.
 We arrived at Fernandina with full assur- anee of going on to Jacksonville straight by an extra train, but word was passed from the purser, no conveyance tonight. There is g good hotel, the Egmont, at Fernandina, said to be controlled by Judge Hilton. Of course the lame, late and weary have to take up with Hobson's choice. The top was our lot but we were consoled by the view of the set ting sun and sight of the river. The beach and ruins are on Cumberland Island oppo- site Fatigue did not admit of a visit before the 10 o'clock train for Jacksonville the next morning At 10 ali were ready except the train, which waited for the Fl. o. Plant steamer till it did not arrive, and then started