Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-07-15
COMM UNICATI0NS
For the Advertiser.
THE PIC MIC AT ANTIOCH.

THE PIC MIC AT ANTIOCH.
DEAR CoLnNEL-lt was my peculiar good fortune
to be in attendance at Barbecue Pic Mic given at
Antioch Church, on Friday last; and, as was well
pleased with the delightful manner in which the
whole affair was conducted, and more particularly
with the kind and hospitab:e entertainment received
at the hands Of the esmabe citizens Of the neigh
borhood of Antioch, must beg Of you small
spacen the Advertiser to record the samo, aud pay
an humble but mcrted compliment to this munif-
cent, open hearted and social people.
The Pic Mic was not gotten up, as usual for the
purpose Of affording some political demagogue an
opportunity Of making two or three hours speech
in relation to Governmental affairs, gas ing the peo
pie with history. Of Mr. Buchanan and his Ad-'
minisraton and his unsahfulness on the Kansas
queston-or to listen to any Of those old and sere-
otype yarns on the slavery discussion and the
wrongs of the South-ot to hear some hired tempe
rance lecturer spout of the great utility of legal
temperance restrictions and the fearful consequences
of wine bibbng, &c. No Sir, such was not the
object of this assembly. But it was to bring about
| a social gatherings cheerful intercourse-a ming
ling Of the farmers, the farmers wives and the far
mer's sons and daughters--%here every one, the
large planter who owns his hundred slaves and has
| thousands Of dollars at his command, and the poor
but honest laborer who earns " bis bread by the
sweat Of bis brow" would be on an eguality,-and
Mr. Editor, it gives inc pleasure to state that this
praiseworthy spirit was manifested throughout the
l,, Exh p5 ohoorf =. Al
dominance, and we all enjoyed ourselves hugely.
About IL o'clock, the crowd, comprising as in.
telligent and fine looking men, as refined, hearty
| and active matron. and old maids, and as handsome
and lovely young ladies, married and single, as any
section Of the District can boast Of, had mostly all
arrived on the ground, at which time refreshments
were handed round, which were well received and
readily dispatched. From this hour until dinner
| was announced, many were the mirth- provoking
and side-spliting jokes told, and many and loud
were the responsive huzzas. The planter forgets,
for the time being, the parchd and apparently blast
ed prospect Of his crop at home-the good house,
wife loses all thought of her household duties and
perplexities, and al-old aud young-jon in the
geeful chit-chat, which, to one Of my disposition,
was invigorating in the extreme, and had fine
effect every way.
Dinner is announced, and we all some with
lean and hungry look) repair to long and heavily
laden table-placed in the most sequestered cus-
ter of the magnificent grove around the Church
and OIL this table find every thing that the veri-
est-epcurean might relish. All Colonel, sump-
tuous and glorious dinner it was-one that does our
inner man" good to think Of, and one which I
shall long remember with pride and pleasure. The
entire assembly, especially the male portion, who
seemed quite familiar with the "game Of the knife
and fork, did full justice to the well prepared
meats and other substantials, together. with the
great variety Of cakes pastries and choice uxuries
SO profusely furnished by the skilful caterers of
that vicinity. Every thing passed off pleasantly,
and the happy termination of this neighborhood
gathering reflected much credit upon the gentlemen
and ladies connected Herewith. Admirably and to
perfection did the Committee Of Arrangements dis.
charge their duty.
AS soon as dinner was over, the younger men,
bers of the party proceeded to the residence of Mrs
JONES, near the Church, wh,re, with her per-
mission, they 4" chased the winged hours with flying
feet" until late in the afternoon. Mrs. JONES,
although quite old, being in her 18th year, still
loves to see the young enjoy themselves and is
peculiarly endeared TO the entire nrighborhood for
her many friendly deeds and charitable actions.
lady, who is very active and lively for Of her
age brings forciby to my mind the language Of
another, who says:
"A good woman never grows DID, Years may
pass over head but if benevolence and virtue dwell
in the heart she is rs cheerful as when the spring
Of life first opened to her view. When we look
| upon q good woman, we never think Of her age;
she looks as charming as when the rose Of youth
bloomcd OH her cheek. That rose has not faded
yeti will never fade. In her family, she is the
life and delight. In her neghborlIood she is the
/ friend and benefactor. Who does no: respect and
love the wonlan who has passed her days in acts Of
| kindness and mercy ?-who has been the friend OF
! God and man-whOse whole life has been o scene
If kindness and love, devotion to truth and reli
gion2 We rep pcat--such a woman can never grow
DID, She will always be fresh and buoyant in spir-
its and active in deeds Of mercy and bcneSoIence"
| And, Mr.. Editor, such character is Mrs. JONES,
I-and with the prayer Of all present on last Friday
evening, we say Heaven bless her in her declining
years, and may bssful immortality await her
beyond the grave.
But have made this communication longer than
anticipated, and must abruptly close by wishing
my kind Antioch friends great success long life and
much happiness. A GUEST.