NP, SMN 1/1/1861

From the Savannah Morning News
 
January 1, 1861
 
Charleston & Savannah Rail Road
 
   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.
Rates of Freight on Cotton
   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

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