From the Savannah Morning News |
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January 1, 1861 |
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Charleston & Savannah Rail Road |
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On and after Thursday, Nov'r
1st {1860}, 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 in Savannah at |
2:45 P. M. |
Leave Savannah daily at |
7 A. M. |
Arrive in Charleston at |
1 P. M. |
Schedule of Freight
Trains |
Leave Charleston Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
at |
6:00 A. M. |
Arrive in Savannah same day at |
5:00 P. M. |
Leave Savannah also on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays at |
6:00 A. M. |
Arrive in Charleston same day at |
5:00 P. M. |
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Rates of Freight on Cotton
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The rate on Cotton from
Savannah to Charleston will be 15 cents per lb. |
Cotton consigned in 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 be charged at regular rates from all points to
Savannah. |
Freight received
for Macon, Columbus, Americas, Albany and all the stations on the
Central {(of Georgia)}, Macon &
Western and South Western Railroads, will go through promptly, by
being transferred, free of expense, from car to car at Savannah. |
Edward Manigault |
Engineer and Superintendent |