Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1886-08-19

Among the many excursions of the sea :
son On the Potomac, the one of the 2Sth
ultimn, gotten up by Miss Nora, the daugh-
ter 1T DIR. Philip X. Edelen, for the benefit
of her friends, may justly he numbered with
the best for pleasure and hcalthlul enjoy
ment.
The steamer proceeded down the river,
stopping few moments at different wharves
Ia receive and discharge freights and pas
sengers. This gave us an opportunity Ia
form an idea Ot the amount Of trade at the
different landings, which, in the aggregate,
sums up a. Il great deal. The points of in
terest touched were, firSt-Potomac CITY,
which comprises large hotel and few
neat dwellings, but scattered, situated upon
the ID. & L. X. r., a short distance from the
banks of the river, and just below Quanti-
ca creek. During the wax this place was
called Transport, and became historical
by Reason Of the blockade the Coniederates
effected there, aad i well remembered by
the survivors Of Capt. Dement'S MARYLAND
Battery of Artillery for the many critical
and amusing incidents of picket duty and
camp lite. In this connection may also be
mentioned Matthias Point, which was In
the line of the blockade runners Of those
days, but is now quiet agricultural dis
Point, Colonial Beach, and Blackstone Is
land, all of which are fitted up in an cx-
pcnSiyc and attractive style for excursion
parties, and would afford quite treat for
the artists cyc-the pavilions, cottages and
rctreShmcnt booths, tastefulfy constructed,
shade trees and walks arranged with
touch Of nature and art combined, the broad
Potomac rolling i'll front and the distant
hills for background.
The last point touched ON the Virginia
side was Currioman Bay. Thence straight
course for Leunapltown, the objective point
IT our excursion. This run gave us the
full benefit of the bracing salt water breeze.
the delights ut the fading twilight, and the
pleasure experienced by travellers nearing
their journeys end.
The advantage of this excursion over
others may be summed up rs follows:
lIealthfulncsS If the long ride over salt
water, with the monotony brokcn by vocal
and instrumental music rendered by mem
bcrs Of the party, and the varied scenes at
landings, accompanied often with laugha-
bic things; having plenty ui seats, ample
space Ia move about in for comfort, and the
convenience Of state -rcolns; and above all,
The hospitable manner in which We were
received at Leonapltown especially by
hi. NishCuOC DluIy ptopIASecA W SuNNAs
Hotel, who very kindly furnished teams 10
carry the whole party irom and 10 the land
ing. ballroom, bedrooms, and other
privileges Of the Hotel, thus giving to those
who did not care "a indulge in the fascina-
ticn of the dance, an opportunity 20 retire
and get gOvd nights rest, and all gratu-
itously, which scores tally in these hard
times
We left Leonardtown next morning ut
b O'Clock ON the same steamer, and, although
having state rooms at command and plenty
chances to nap, realized the truth of the
old adage Misery follows pleasure" Ar
irving at River View in the early afternoon,
the large portion Of our party landed, and
was rendered the service 1T the shade and
benches Of the grounds for the evening by
Capt Randall, 90 whom we extend many
thanks as well n 10 the officers Of the
steamer J. W. Thompson ca Miss Nora
Edelen Ia whom we are indebted for the
trip. and "a friends in Leonanltown, who
contributed 81 largely 10 our pleasure and
comfort,-and to YOU, too. Mr.. Editor, for so
kindly lending Us much space. Yours
very truly,
EXCURsIoNIsT.