Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-08-10
Correspondence of the Beaconl

CHAPTtCO, Aug Z, lcJS.
Messrs Editors:-SeasOnable weather for
the past week has revived much TO our
qualification, the spirits OF our disconsolate
looking hayseed. Here, just as everywhere
that they have come under our notice, they
seem 10 be set of chronic grumblers when
the weather and things in general were not
made for them after their idea of creation.
The winter, the springs, water, the lack of
seasons, the worms, the summers drought
and heat, all combine their chances TO
baronetcy in real ownership or mammon's
goods TO obstrnct We hope that with the
breaking up of the present drought. their
scowls may be suppanted with bland ex-
pressions and pleasant jest make them COM
panionable at least until the market vul-
lures begin to desOlve their profits.
We are glad 10 note that the wheat har-
vest was better in this locality than usual.
Crops thrashed. We report growing corn
in fair condtion-tobacco small as yet,
stinted by drought.
We notice among the visitors now, the
family of DIR. Hammett of Washington aud
Mrs. JAS A. Blair and daughter of Balti-
more. May we not be wanting in reception
TO such pleasant visitors.
Ifit be not an encroachment upon your
space Messrs. Editors, we'll mention
pleasure, consequent of little excursion,
which it was part of our good fortune to
Join, on the End instant. aboard of that
River Queen in sail craft the Bessie Jones'
Atsa M, she rounded to at Chaptico
wharf, where she lay, until our party had
all gathered. AT 10 o'clock the stentorian
voice Of the Captain sounded, all aboard!
Baskets, satchels, MELONS, and all things
else necessary TO complete the comfort and
pleasure of this pleasure bent party follow
ed each in rapid succession over the gun
vale and orders given TO let go. With
swan like grace the Bessie drifted off, until
propitious wind could fill mainsail, for
sail, stay sail and jib, when, as if proud of
her Office, and in sympathy with her charge
she answered with quasi delight, and shot
onward as If for some coveted goal! For
short two hours all, with merriment and
delight, abided the journey, when Colonial
Beach was reached. Being noon, awning
was stretched and the products of our best
culinarie were spread. Our modesty and
space forbid morecomplimentary mention
of this delightful repast than a confession
of the appreciation that our whetened APP
petites then and there attested. The beach
was then sought and our party dispersed,
each tn enjoy, the drive, the pavilion and
the bath as fancy suggested. The depar-
ture of the Geo. Leary and waning day.
light seemed our first reminder that we too
should bundle for home. Though the wind
was head and our time IN returning must
therefore be longer than the upward trip,
the party seemed delighted with the pros
pect of few additional hours, and merri.
ment ran riot with the free and easy mob?
The mellow light off golden sunset lighted
US for supper and seemed to smile "pleas-
anteveniDg" as the Captain took his course
and the Bessie started. Twas midnight
when we arrived at the wharf where
thanks and toasts were given to Captain,
crew and boat, an anoying inability to ill
desire and merit in this particular being
felt by all. The Captain, who is always at
home among pleasure hunters knew better
than any how to make him, and crew and
boat was at the service of the party Out
OF appreciation to the party from whom our
invitation came, let US state that this was
Charles county excursion, Col bless youl
May ST. Msry's not be outdone.
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