The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-05-11

courtesy than any other newspaper south or west of
Washington city. The Charleston Bar boasts of
Pettigru, Hunt Calhoun, and otherlegal gentlemen,
who for splendid talents, varied learning, and solid
requirements, are unrivaed.
The Northerncr is here struck with the peculiar
characteristics of Southern manners and customs.
The streets are thronged with negro slaves of all
sorts, sizes and colorS bearing on their heads inn
ensc burdens and chanting those doeful strains so
peculiar to the Southern negro.
The Charlcstonians are noted for theirhospitality
The stranger finds q warm, heartfelt welcome in
their elegant mansions, and during his brief sojoun,
will form acquaintance, whose remembrance will
ever be sweet and agreeable There is more social
ty of feeling, true politeness freedom and frcquen-
CIV of intercourse in Charleston, than in any other
Southern city.
A ride of seven hours over rough rail road, 100
miles in length brings the traveller to Hamburg,
where an omnibus is in readiness to convey him
across the Savannah river TO Augusta. The bridge
across the river here is 1900 feet long and $50 feet
above low water mark. The Savannah isa sluggish
stream 1t has funowcd out deep channel, and its
banks are composed of lofty cliffs, receding from
the river.
To the traveller, passing through South Carolina
by rail road, the aspect Of the country is quite I'M
pleasant and uninvting 1t is composed Of pine
barrcn7 bNtckened by the ravages of fire, and
scarcely green tree gladdens the sight Of the way
G.rcr A succession of scattered log cabins, groups
of half dcnuded children and haggardly looking
blacks, halrburued stumps and fallen pine trees,
partly dccayed disappont in measure, the antlcl-
putions which the stranger had formed OF the wealth,
spendor and beautiful scenery of South Carolina.
But must in justice say tho country travcrscd by
this rail road is the rcy poorest portion OF the State
The northern part of the State is quite lilly, and
adapted to the cultivation Of corn, wheat, and TO-
bacco. which a1c raised in large quantities. The
middle portion is agrccably diversified with gentle
kills and pleasant yaliics -tllsi is tic cotton Sro"
ing region. The southern portion is level and
swampy, and produces rice abundantly. This arti-
clio of export is cultivated largely in Beaufort Dis
trict, which is irrigated by numerous fresh water
!
working in one rice field presenting to the traveller
| in the far distance the appearance Of flock Of
crows holding a carnival in corutieid. The cotton
producing lands Of this State arc quite worn out and
do not produce half the amount that is raised in
some Of the States west Of dis. Lands under cult
walton here may be purchoscla prices ranging from
seventy-fvc cents to ten dollars.
The village of South Carolina are generally small,
composed Of court house, Jail, and Il few private
houses. Aiken is pretty village, located on the
rail road, and is place Of much resort by tic poo
pie Of the low country, during the hot and sicFly
season. Its snow-whitc cottages, cmbosomed IN an
umbragoous forest of cntalpo, with their spacious
pazzas and cool ycrandas, form an agreeable retreat
for the faiutiug and weary invalid.
Manufactures are almost entirely neglected here
owing in 4 measure to the absence of suitable water
privegcs and want Of enterprise On the part OF tho
people. Yankee enterprise, with steam power
might causc the pine forests Of Carolina yield al
abundant crop Of wealth.
Education is sadly neglected in this State; Tx
common school system, which is working such won
dcrrul changes in New England, being entirely un
known here There is generally III academy ever.
village. which is very well patronzed. The Uni
ycrsity Of the state, and Charleston College, Nr
richly endowed insti,utions-layc able faculties
and are nunarou,y attoulcl by STUDENTS from ever
Southern State.
The wcanhy class are generally wei educated an
IL, I'.af Yvnr ri ass. g
nosinc the great mass Of the population, arc grossl
ignorant. The CarolNians are proycrbial for the
: irauEne.s, high minded, honorable bearing, genera
T. ity and hospitality Their exalted patriotism
II sans Dcu ct sas rcploclc, tie stormy times OF Il
&c American revolution can furnish unequiyocai test
lc mopv. The blood of Marion, Sumpter, Jasper al
" Haynes, courses swiftly in the veins of their g1lla
IN descendants, and should our beloved country
t. again invaded by foreign foe, the chivarous Car
ty uians would be the first TO rush to the standard
a. the nations defence and glory. Much has be-
mt sa6 concerning the treatment of negro slaves in IL
,st State They are generally well fed, clothed, al
ng not ovcr-tasked. presume there is much sufer
lie among them in the southern portion Of the Sta
III where the fevers prevail extensively in the SUNNI
ID season. but they are carefully provided for in ca
Use of sickness. The laws of Carolina throw proT
its safeguards around the slave, so that the master
Its compelled to take dgent care of him, which is sc
ne. orally considered an onerous duty 1t may be 81
lily, with more proprety that the master belongs to
its slave. rather than that the slave belongs to the m
lck ter.
or The penal code of this State is quite severe a
the statistics show that there is less amount of cr
de- proportionatcy than in any other State of the Am
ath lean Union. The laws are administered with mt
rec exactncss and unem;ng certainty. The penitent'
ory system is unknown here, and it is curious
it that only two or three matrimonial divorces hi
, -. 4Lo ,Jont;on Of tber cons