NP, CC 1/1C/1861

From the Charleston Courier
 
January 1, 1861
 
Charleston & Savannah Rail Road
   On and after Thursday, November 1st, this Road will be open for the transportation of Passengers and Freight between the Cities of Charleston and Savannah.
Schedule of Passenger Trains
Leave Charleston daily at 9:15 A. M.
Arrive at Savannah at 2:45 P. M.
Leave Savannah daily at 7 A. M.
Arrive at Charleston at 1 P. M.
Schedule of Freight Trains
Leave Charleston Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Savannah and days at 5 P. M.
Leave Savannah also on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 A. M., arrive at Charleston same days at 5 P. M.

Rates of Freight on Cotton

   The rate on Cotton from Savannah to Charleston will be 15 cents per 100 lbs.
   Cotton consigned to Charleston from Columbus, Albany, Eufaula, Macon or other Stations South or Southwest of Macon, will go through by being transferred at Savannah from car to car, and then charged at regular rates from all points to Savannah.
   Freight received for Macon, Columbus, Americus, Albany, and all the Stations upon the Central, Macon and Western, and Southwestern Rail Roads, will go through promptly by being transferred fr?? expense from car to car at Savannah.
Edward Manigault
Engineer and Superintendent

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