The New York herald., 1844-12-08
Augusta, (Ga)


AUGUSTA, Nov %, 1874
Georgia--Atgmsta-- Medical College Polkites
and Politics Georgia Elections-Diaing,ished
Men, &c.
Mr.. EDrToR-
Thinking you would like to regale your readers
with desultory sketch of ''men and things in
the oil "Oglethorpe State,'' concluded I would
give you few pencilings by the way, from the
~far-famed" city of Augusta, where have been
residing for the last several months This city is
the great emporium of trade in Georgia, being the
connecting link between middle and northern
Georgia, and Charleston. The city of Augusta
contains some eight thousand inhabitants, many OF
whom have emigrated from our New England
States in search of southern treasures. This is the
great cotton market for Georgia, and considera.
BILE portion of South Carolina. The chivaIry, how
ever, at one time, learn, grew little patriotic,
In consequence OF the jealousy existing with Au-
gusta and Charleston, and divertedfor awhile their
cottons to the latter place The late political iden.
tity Of the two States has, however, assuaged
many of those feelings engendered by that "green
eyed monster," jealousy; and the cotton trade is
returning gradually How this state Of things will
continue to exist with these sister States and their
rival cities, cannot divine; imagine that much
will depend upon the various commercial and other
intercsts involved II is TO be hoped that the feel
ing which now prevails will increase in intensity
TOT 1t Is obvious TO every ingenious mind, thnt
Jealousy OF interest would materially affect the
| prosperity of both.
There is at this time much diversity of opinion
in relation TO the future prospects of Augusta. The
Georgia Railroad, forming an almost immediate
connection with the richer portion OF the State and
Charleston, has had effect upon the trade OF Au
| gusta, which at present seems dlsadvantageous.
This is an old city; it has many monuments Of re-
volutlonary antiquity, which brings TO mind fire.
quent painful and pleasant "reminiscences. There
are several points OF attraction here, especially in
tho Infa bau IN mall lIya md
| der agreeable northern temperament. This, too,
is the seat of medical education in all the southern
country; and is perhaps one OF the best, of the al
ready numerous institutions OF the kind in the coun
try The class this season is fine and quiteinterestng
| The Alumni, | am informed, are quite talented and
intelligent physicians The South is literally filled
with professionals. | never saw in my life as many
physicians and lawyers there here. II is not
uncommon to find ten DOCTORS and as many attOr
MES, in small villa numbering from three to four
hundred inhabitants. From such demonstrations
| as these, am more convinced than ever, that WIS
dom in our legislators dictates the propriety and
utter necessity OF forming strict and specific re-
strictlons IN relation TO the time OF studying those
peculiar branches. The cause OF humanity and
the country, demands that we should have men in
/ those professions of strict integrity and sound
judgment; but instead OF this, with a few rare ex-
ceptons, we are presented with crowd of menials
and regiments OF ignoramuses, and the probable
prospect OF an addenda ol about two thousand
more the ensuing spring But enough OF this.
As write, the Polkites are sounding the tocsln
/
and weeping as Rachel of old, over the loss and de-
1 feat OF their favorlte, Mr.. Clay. / never saw ae
much political hllarlty IN my lite, and never saw
as many despondent politicians The southern peo-
\ pie, from their warm temperaments and ardent at
iachments. seems 10 be peculiarly adapted tor po-
litcal ebutions. There have been hundreds and
thousands OF dollars bet here upon the recent
result, and many a poor woman has been beg
cared and paupered through the indiscretion OF her
husband demented politically Georgia has gone
largely tor the democrats contrary TO all whig exer
ton, which was mo small potato" to use the
1 Georgia phrase.
II - 10 be hoped the President elect will admin
isier the government upon strict aud legitimate
principles, and with satisfaction to all his friends
here hope for much and his opponents expect pro-
hgacy and extravagance. The people OF Georgia,
su rsase, ] consclentiously believe are democrats,
aud Il let alone IN the excited campaigns, would
almost invariably 90 that ticket but there is large
floating vote which slump orators invariably achieve
tor the wings, and this often turns the scale. IL Is
enough to excite the rs.bles Of an angel to see The
| elcctioneering tricks and humbugs practIsed here
uron election day. would give you an illustra-
ton, but my pen aaliers and language fails in
successful attempt.
There are many talented men in Georgia; indeed
her resources in wealth. extent OF territory, good
ness Of soil, prettlness OF her daughters, and the
talent of her sons, inferior 10 none IN this con-
| federation. arm not southerner. but have
strong prediction for Georgia and her republican
institutions, but do not overrate when say she is
comparable to any State in the Union. I could
mention manywhose names are held sacred and dear
by their friends, and who would confer honor upon
honor Col. Toombs is also one OF the "whee-
horses Of the day here, also Mr.. Stephens, both
Congressmen now, elected upon the whig ticket
Both are smart men, and probably the most talent
ed Of the Georgia delegation; Toombs is from old
Wilkes, the Oldest county IN Georgia; Stephens
fr.m TallIafeno, asmall county in middle Georgia;
going by the cognomen oil whgdom." The po-
litical feelings and views OF these differ from
a great majority OF the people OF Georgia. and how
their votes and acts in Congress will coincide with
the views OF their immediate constituency here
after, we must leave for future speculation
You may hear from me again upon something
more important. In haste, yours,
| QUTNTo.