INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE PAST.--We were shown the other day an interesting relict in the shade of a fine old gold watch, with the history of which are connected some interesting incidents. The history of the time records the fact that Capt. William Rogers made the first trip across the Atlantic by steam. He sailed from Savannah, we do not recollect the year, for Liverpool, and in due time reached that point in safety. His appearance in that harbor in a Ship that moved along without sails, caused a good deal of surprise and some little alarm. It is said some armed barges were sent to meet him, and to demand what manner of man he was, or rather what of his vessel; his answer to which was made by thundering puffs of steam through the safety valve, which so frightened those on the Barges as to cause them to keep at a respectful distance. After his arrival, however, and when the success of a steam voyage was realized, there were great rejoicings, and as a manifestation of the estimation in which the successful experiment was held, a purse was made up and an elegant gold watch purchased and presented to Capt. Rogers. Some years afterwards, Capt. Rogers navigated the first Steam Boat up the Pee Dee to this place. He not long afterwards died here or on the river, and his effects were sold in this place, and among other things the watch. It was bought by James Colt, Esq., one of the prominent merchants of this place Some years after this, Mr. Colt died in the place, leaving a widow and one son an infant. She returned North with her son and the watch, but eventually settled near Baton Rogue, Louisiana, where she again married. The watch was kept for her son until he reached manhood, soon after which he was drowned in the Mississippi. The watch is now worn by the second husband, who showed it to us and gave us the above brief history of its eventful existence. Capt. Rogers some few years ago had a son living and if this chance to meet his eye, he will learn where he may find this interesting testimonial to his father's enterprise and perseverance.--Cheraw Gazette.