The County Record

Congressman Stoll at Georgetown.

On Wednesday of last week Congressman P. Stoll of this place went over to Georgetown for the purpose of conferring with the River and Harbor Committee of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce relative to the construction of a canal and other harbor improvements. The special object of the meeting, says the Georgetown Times, "was to personally acquaint Congressman Stoll with the necessities of our harbor, and the construction of a canal connecting the North Santee and South Santee rivers, which would shorten the distance between these two rivers over the present tortuous route some ten or twelve miles.

"Maps and charts were produced and the matter of the absolute necessity for a canal connecting the two Santees was thoroughly gone into. It not only means a great deal to the numerous yachts passing up and down the coast, but it was the consensus of opinion of those present that the opening up of such a canal would not only shorten the distance between McClellanville and Georgetown, but also be the means of developing considerable commerce between these two places. The opinion prevailed that the four mile creek would be the logical stream to develop. It was suggested that Congressman Stoll see the chief of engineers upon his return to Washington, and endeavor to have him order a survey of the proposed canal at once.

"The matter of the shoaling of the Western Channel through Winyah Bay was also brought up, and Congressman Stoll was requested to obtain the necessary appropriation for dredging the channel to the depth of 18 feet at low water, as provided for in present project. It was shown that the present commerce is increasing rapidly: and a large class of vessels visiting our port, hence the port of Georgetown will have to have increased harbor facilities and depth of water in its harbor.

"Congressman Stoll was much impressed with arguments presented and promised to do his best for the harbor and water ways of Georgetown."