The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-01-17

federate Government is by the Confederate Survi-
city council conserved in honor of fallen nation
and inscribed to the memory of those who died in
the Southern armies during the war between the
States
About three miles west of the city, and easily
reached by the street railroad is the lovely little
town of Summerville, the Sand Hills, an elevated
plateau about 800 feet h.,sher than the city, and
heavily wooded with long -leafpine. Here many of
the solid business men of Augusta have erected
palatial residences, and in an atmosphere Of rare
purity and great saubrity, amid scenes of surpass-
ing loYelnes and associations of the most eevating
and refining character-a perfect Eden. as it were
find a solace for their cares, and that ease and
contentment of mind that is found only in the con-
temptation of Natures charms.
Summerville has population of about 100, and
in the spring is bower of roses. Several coy
little churches, and some three or four schools,
answer the moral and educational requirements of
the embryo city.
Oflate years there has been considerable talk OF
erecting Il hotel in Summerville for Northern in
valids. That such an enterprise would pay hand
somely there can be no doubt. So far the matter
when a fine hotel will afford accommodations for
the host of Northerners who are pouring into this
region.
4 short distance from Summerville is the U. S.
arsenal. The grounds are laid out with exquisite
taste and are very attractive to visitors Part OF an
that Tecumseh Sherman was stationed before the
war, when he was only lieutenant in the regular
army. Here it was that he spent some of his hap
piest days when young man, and here one of his
infant children buried. 1t may be that these
memories softened the heart of the modern Attila,
and caused him to spare GeOrglaS oVelleSt city BE
that as it may in his ruthless march thro' Georgia
Sherman made Il circuit around Augusta, and the
city was spared the horrors endured by Columbia
Rev Dr. Chas Deems, the wcll-known pastor of
the Church of the Strangers, New York, married
Miss Verdery, a member of one of our Oldest ana
most respected families. The Doctor has preached
here several times and is a great favorite with our
people.
In concluding this rather lengthy epistle it will
not do omit mention of the press. The Chronicle
and Constitutonalist will be one hundred years old
alafnr flGan iTlO
into new building and donning new dress. Mr..
Patrick Walsh, the present proprietor is practical
printer and has worked his way up unaided to his
present honorable position. Mr.. James R. Randall,
editor in chief and Washington correspondent is
Baltimorean by birth, and author of the famous
song Maryland" He is one of the brightest, most
sparkling writers connected with the press, and a
genial clever gentleman. Mr. Pleasant A. Stovall
the accomplished junior editor, is young man OF
fine ability and pleasing manners, and is great
fayorite here: He was united in marriage, few
and sIgestest vonn1 ladies of SnmmerviIie and Is
now off ON his wedding trip.
An illustrated SPACE Sunday paper will make its
appearance here on February 1st MeSsrs. Jouitt d
Sainsimon, proprietors, and Mr.. Ben A Richardson,
formerly of the Union Bridge Nd, Index, local ed
itor.
The Evening News, Col VIM. Moore proprietor.
is one of the brightest newsiest afternoon papers in
the state MT + r Glbs $; city editor OF the News
Col A. X. Mcclure, of the Philadelphia Times,
with his wife and daughter, spent Sunday in An,
gusta, en- route to the New Orleans Exposition. He
received cordial welcome from our citizens
Hon. Carl Schurz has accepted an invitation to
lecture here the 23rd inst for the benefit of the
Augusta Library Association. Hon. John Kelly,
the Tammany chieftain has been invited to deliver
lecture for the same purpose. 1t is hoped he will
accept
l have omitted any reference to our policemen
and fremen. Suffice it 10 say that they are both ne
plus ultra. In these respects Augusta yields the palm
to city in the United States and i'll the beauty OF
its women the hospitality of its people the saluo
rity of its climate, the enterprise of its citizens and
all that tends to make city great and prosperous
it occupies a front rank.
Hoping you will find room for this letter, and
trusting 1885 may prove year of unexampled pros
perity for the ADVOCATE. send you heartfelt
greeting from DINE.