The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-08
Our Charleston Correspondence.

Our Charleston Correspondence.
CHARLESTON, Aug. Z, 1855.
Visit TO Model Planto n Hoo Poor Soils made I'll
-Faetd Manuye-Fieid Draintng-A Peep into the Far|
Tdrd- Drtrer Je,ry-.Southen Hospitality, &C., dc.
Among the pleasant excursions which have enjoyd
this season. in the vicinity Of this hospable Southe
city, was privileged to make to otranto, plat
tatior situate in the parish Of st. James, Good
Creek about thirteen fourteen miles from CharestoI
not far from the State ROAD leading Columbia and abo
tqudst from the Northeastern Railroad east
South Carolina Railroad the west. II any planter
the lower country Of South Carolina is entitled to appr
citation for energy, skill and good management is I'd
proprietor Of this beautiful place, wi romantic nam}
but many agreeable and substantial realities.
The soil Of Otranto was originally very peor and IN
productive, being Of light sandy character, but it nj
reoced in the ownership Of its present thrift
and liberal master, than 1t became q source Of cod
siderable profit, yielding abundantly the full
the ear, and vegetable fleece Of the South. besidd
nm ample store OF vegetables, frui. and melons, a
well for market for the hospitaole board. By It'd
use Of guapo and other manures he has improved tnl
land TO such high state Of fertility, that II will pr
duce $50 pounds OF long cotton to the which, II
cents pound. will yield $50 The GRO now wav
ing IN rich luxurance ana golden blossoms the PLACID
veil warrants me ia this calculation Never have seer|
in any corresponding OF the year promsn|
FIELDS OF cotton or more fol- ward growth OF that veget
Bile staple II is far ahead Of anything have seen in th
neRhborhood ] did not see the corn, but q friend
mine, who rode through H. pronounced IL hrst rate a
not know what the proprietor plants TO the
but II strikes me that be Is an advocate OF modera|
planting. and only cultivates so much land he cal
thoroughly manure and more.
II planters the south generally would adopt this sy
ten, ey wouo ind their account in ii and would mol
only better crops but be relieved OF the necessitI
Of going quest at richer lands the Of ell
tie from home. the sunde, ing of old ties and assoc
lions. Some pianter- indulse the idea that they mu
plant certain number OF 10 the hand, wheihe
manfred or tnd hence frequently the complaint d
unproducve amos, bad crops and appropriations se|
resulting Oh, Grange OF locality in e.,
Istriaon when the remedy u at hand The Ell ,acy
iudicnus system manuring land hat been too we
developed and to- satisfactorily established, 10 need al
cement illustration IN thus enightsne1 One acrt
Properly Durca, vii produce nve foil comparatively
and when such is the voice OF experience II is only SUD
rI.ns that practice should not be more generally cod
formed toit.
The owner Of oranio has not only exhibited CRED
judgment and energy in the use and application OF var
maDures bni bias also gaif dgeBt attention to TIL
drainage Of his lancs-a matter too ofien neglected eve
ny planters who aspire 70 high reputation Defectvl
drainage not only leads 70 injury OF crops from excessy
moisture but frequently sup rinduccs unheAfthincss 4
locality
] was much piea.cs with the neatness aud preciso
with which the bitches Otranto laid Off, and the
e,mPh,e acap,ation, BY level and inclination 70 ia
drainage OF the Geld- relieving them entirey OF Atut
H,n ard stasnant water The fields that ! saw wer
clear 81 and the toeng and hauling we're well q,
eeGted fully coming up TO realizing the nics culture d
the sta Islands Young planters adjacent 10, or in To
vicinity OF Otr~rto would do we'll TO visi, so well m
naged plantation, and arm thence few valuable lee
net 10 he derived from books, They woul
there not only thorough system OF agriculture BID
practical display Of all the principles OF good hrmn
and rural ,conrmy,
An or the no Abilities Of otranto must not omit III
driver Jerry. lie knows little OF every thing, and !
ready 10 mpar info NATION 70 all who geek II. He show
gr at devotion 10 his business having the control OF To
pabati. and the management OF s affairs, In the ab
" hts master. 10 addition 70 his knowledge q
planting. he understands thoroughly the Of rasin
poultry, and In dinghy skul in detecting the
II On, asc among them. ami 10 applying enicacous rcm
DIES. cav no l. - than 200 young ducks on the place
The greater portion OF thtm well iedged, aud amo
ready tor the spit, also loo young turkeys and la'e
quantity Of gosnpgs-a choice breed-all In thrivin
condition. Driver Jerry also bead Of the nursery, an
fss under bis especial care humber OF little dArkiea
~to m to pay him the respect due 10 a patriarch
character and Office hich he well sustsns
NY usptiop was sext attracted by superb book 4
goss, uindng q tbai TO which solomon iikened u
resses Of his btIoefby hair IL Dock 81 goats th
appear from Mount Gilead.n Among them severt
az superior and rnr. desert tion. considerable
her ienn has been lately added am to
TO lie ~ insl wssih y Oiranto
Among other thnbs, was pleased with the gener
spp ard aspect Of the pegrocs They looked hal
ny and cheerful and. when observed TO the drive
hat he sht 10 be aesed his bacon. daily for his b.
Desiy and good management, be reped-'Oh, cir, has
more than want y
The g,nerous proprietor OF oiran,o. a. you may We
imagine keeps beautiful table, veil supplied vii
every Wand and luxury. 10 crafty the appetite, an
truly illustrative OF Carolina hospitality He is nev,
better pleased than when visited by "roops OF friends
sho often embrace the opportunity Of hs hebdomad
visits from tn. cit,. TO gather around him p,rtske OF
good cheer atd enjoy 1.-THE feast 81 reason aid the low
soul "