Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-08-03

Gen. McGowEN spoke pretty much in this strain
20 both Regiments but cannot begin to give COM
plee his glowing sentences He electrified his hear
ers and at the conclusion of his speeches the air and
the vast space around resounded with the shouts o!
the soldiers.
FOR THE ADVERTISER.
Trip to Abbcuille-The Crops-Immouc-
ments-Visit to Due West-The Village-Ers-
kline ColLege-Its PreSident-StudentS-D
West TclcScope-ErSkine Rccordcr-Ar Hap-
!horn's Hotel, &C., &c.
Mr.. FDIroR,-On the morning of tie 9'hinst.,
accompanied by Mrs. p, two Of the young
Guns" and MIR. W. and lady, we set out for
Abbcvillc. The morning being pleasant, and having
the advantage of a Plank Road for few miles, we
logged on merry until we had to exchange planks
for rocks and smooth road for gules, when it re-
quired all the stock Of patience we carried along to
"keep cool"
The leading topic of the day was the roughness
of the road and, after fully discussing IFS merits, it
was " set down" by the whole party as one of the
"worst in creation" We were knocked from side
to side-jolted up and down, and pitched backwards
and forwards at such terrible rate, that we could
scarcely keep from thinking about the Commission
ers all we could do.
As we wanted to lock pretty tidy" among stran-
gers, and be, at least, small recommendation to
Z" our folks at home" we commenced trying TO Keep
matters adjusted early inthe morning but, pshaw
it was no use to ty,n for long ere it was night our
collar had turned to one side, if out Of patience
at our frequent fngcrinss-the gloss had disappear
ed from our boots anu 4au.-I.i- riiruwn1nIo
every shape and form but the right one 1t was in,
what the old people used TO call, "sich-o'-x," we
were almost ashamed TO wear it.
Among many other things that occurred by the
way, we stopped at our quaint old friends, Mr.
S-Z-'s to get some water, and So thoroughly
were we impressed with humping and humping that
intending to ask him if he had had any rain, We
asked him il he had any road 10 which, with his
accustomed hu,nor, he replied, "We have had a
little rain, but we hay'nt much road"
At every opportunity we could seize from the
danger of being upset." or oted into an unphilo-
sophie state of mind, (not to say M-humOr,l we
tried to look at the crops, and from what little VIC
did SEE, we Judge that the farmers would be glad t.
have rain, as their farms near to that something
called tie road from Edgcfcld to Abbcville are SUI
fcring very much.
We arrived at Abbcvillc about sunset, anu felt
thankful to be released from the annoyance Of dust,
rocks, and gues.
.Abbevie, we think, is in an improving condition.
A new Court House is now in process of erection,
and will, when completed, add much TO the appear
ance Of the village new Jail also is going up on
the eastern margin of the town, but in point OF
architectural excellence will never cope" with one
we wot Of not fifty miles from this place.
The Presbyterians are about completing new
church Of much taste and beauty; and the Mc'ho-
dist church undergoing repairs, and when inished
will be tasteful and pretty.
The only thing to which we could find much OBJ
lection, the seeming neglect Of the public square
and streets in respect to these, little brushing
up'' is certainly desirable.
On Friday morning, the 2Ist, in company with an
odd specimen Of the craft editorial, VIC visited lue
West, ] ! milrs from Abbeville. The neat appear
ancc of this beautiful little village, even at distance,
is attractive and pleasant and by no means deprec
atcs ON more intimate acquaintance. Its whole
aspect argues good taste and order Erskne College
is located at this place, and under the management
of its present efficient aud gentlemanly President
the Rev. Mr.. GREER, of the A. r. Church, will
prove great blessing to the District Of Abbeville
and State at large.
From our short acquaintance with MIR. G. we
regard his urbanity of manners peculiarly adapted
10 the important station he fills, and look upon hin,
as model christian minister and gentleman. May
long life and prosperity be his.
There are about 76 students in attendance now at
this place, and more decorous and well behaved
association Of young men at College cannot, in oar
judgment, be found in the State
The Due West Telescope" is published here,
under the editorial supervision of the Rev. Mr.
BONNER, and well derserves generous patronage.
The Erskinc Recorder" edited and published
by Committee of the Senior class, bids fair to he
one of the leading monthes Of our State, and sends
forth from the classic shadts of Erskine, yarIcsy
of interesting and readable matter
During our short stay at Due West we took
quarters at Mr.. HAwrnonSs HOTEL and after being
most Hospitality entertained, we were permitted TO
leave with all our "dimes" which, in these days q
gold and silver dearth, was not little " refreshing.
And we would here give notice to all who chance 10
pass by Due West, that they will not fail to find the
best Of accommodations at the house of Mr.. llAW-
THORN
But as we have already grown somewhat prosy
and as the watermelons are coming in, and We
might loose share if not out pretty quick, we
desst for the present, with hearty wish for the
prosperity of our own delightful village, and tho
"Edgefed Advertiser"
| EDcEFiELp, July 25th, 1854.