The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-19
Correspondence of the Democrat.
JOTTINGS BY THE Way

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 18th, 1865.
Mr. EDITOR Some who purpose to travel South
from your section may desire, in these days of
certainty and arrangement, pertaining to some de-
gree routes of travel well political affairs,
to learn something of the line of travel from Char
lotte this point. Information this subject will
include three observation-disclosures, time expense.
Charlotte to Winnsboro by r. B., 80 M. fare Sc SO
Winusbero to Aston by Stage, "a 3" Is 90
Aston to Abbeville, S C, by R r, 80 -" g 90
Abbesille to Washington. Ga, by Stage, AZ m, 8 90
Wa shington to Augusta by R, 76 miles, so
Meals and lodging, &C, will increase the expense to
So or SlO more. Owing to loss of night st Alb
bevle and Washington each, the time for making
The trip s heightened to about 80 hours. The route,
however, is the whole, pleasant, all things con-
sidered. Travellers who may spend The night at
Abbeyille will find good fare and comfortable ac-
commodaton Mrs Ramey's
This city suffered but little if any from the enemy
during the war. Here, as in Charlotte goods are
abundant, and greenbacks said to be plenty
This city is becoming somewhat noted for the beauty
ofits fair ones; and extravaganza and display in
dress are q most beyond expression. That rather
diseusiful feature in feminine costume termed
Topped skirts bag been introduced to some extent
One might have hoped that the lessons of the
war, together with the consequent desolation and
impoyerishment, would have taught economy and
wisdom. But if the revivrg customs of :tla dAy
's2ste and foster waste and extravagance sl hey
not increase rather than diminish the burden which
Expresses the South The Athenians once
said, that ''iheir country was their customs" This
is regarded as "a universal TRUTH, and may apply
we'll to us as to them If so, how important is it,
now that we entering career surround
ed with dangers and difficulties and future of un-
certainty before rs, that we should draw wisdom
from the past, and adapt customs the princi-
pies of true economy. Some one has said, ave are
pennies, bnt not poor" Then may yet hope.
But what wisdom, patience and energy will be
needed TO snrmount the dangers and obstacles of
the moment and bear US bravely and surely onward
to- that happy day when we shall behold the bright
light of glory and prosperity bathing desolated
South. If those who were but lately enemies in
arms, would with that high-toned magnanimity so
in the victor, rise superior party
feelings and objects and letting he ''dead past bury
its dead, plaut them, elves the noble principles
that the veal or of the part is that of the
whole nation, restore us at once, far can now
be- to our former position, how soon mi ght feel
that we were once more one in name and destiny,
and with Gods blessing and brave well directed
efforts, rise to a position, among the powers of the
earth, at once their praise and admiration, So far
as judge, State of those lately in insurrec-
ton, has been favored by the administration at
Washington than the Old North State. And il is TO
be hoped that our officials and theirconstituents will
conduct themselves with that calm dignity and just
obedience TO the powers in authority over them
hat will command their respect and confidence -
If they fought heroes, let them such, suffer-
submit and obey. Let them not be ashamed afraid
to that they fought to be free but that they
have failed. let them noby accept the fortunes of the
hour, and prove themselves worthy the friendship and
admiration of their cUnqueroTS Selt-conquest leads to
victory and glory.
Burglary. robbery and life-taking are too common in
this section. Nor is this, owing to the condition of
things here to be wondered at From what have
and heard since arrival the inhabitants of this
City may. unless precautionary measures adopted
ere long be surprised by the development of dangers
terrible to contemplate. 1t is to be hoped. however,
that all fears on the subject may not be realized.
Yours respectfully. MAYNARD.
I'VE hope to hear from our correspondent again af
ter he reaches the Presbyterian General Assembly at
Macon. He has promised to keep his friends in this
section posted through columns to the dongs of
hat body. I