New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-09-04

p.xer in Kip.,on .JniI-Rebels md
V,;ou mep-AuricuIturaI Contrast
austeYiiies OF Life in the N"r'"
STRAIGHTFORWARD Police Pntroi-treen-
lille. Falkland, md Tarborough-A
Sunday Evening Tnik mt Widow At
L;nsou,s-A Fair" Dny-A Confed-
ernie Landlords Speculation Concern
ing a Dangerous Chnrncier"-Pni-
r,,ra md is Hnhabi;auis-Police
Cpstoms-" site of N Confederate Navy
Yard,-vnriors Hens.
from Our Special Correspondent.
HALIFAX, " c., August ls. 1865.
AGRICULTURAL LANDS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NV Journey from Raleigh southwark to
rovettcyile on tie Cage Telr River and back lay
through distric, of country sparsely settled sandy
with small farmers widely separated by pine barrens,
sbe land often but poorly cultivated, and having but
.omparatiYely small number OF hands-a description
of which has already been given in my letters from
FAYETTEVILLE and Raleigh
have now to give my observations during over
weeks march through some Of The best farming lanes
., the State the most popuoUs. the largest slave dis
tries ana the cotton farms-consequenty the section
which furnished the largest amount of material and
moral resources for the Rebellion. As my journey is
bpt half accomplished shall reserve the concluding
norton OF H. from this point to the capital for second
letter.
To save time took the train from Raleigh eastN ard
receiving my horses and servant at hirson on Thurs
day the 9th inst. Columbus my only travelling com
panion is an intelligent ana observing muatio about
% wears of age formerly slave to Gen. Kirkland Of
Hnsboroucb. He Travelled with the Rebel army. was
at Getty nTC aud many other important battles ana
INF
BINSToS
exhibits signs OF recCv erug from the collapse mo
which il fell al the conclusion OF the war. The almost
sota destruction Of fences for crcUlt OF mics AROUND
The place has made it impossible 10 cuita tie large
farms and much Of The land lies IN open common over
grown with weeds both sides of The railroad track
il has been the dividing line Of the two ares for over
two Years and hundreds Of the slaves escaped 70 the
Union lines leaving the country comparatively stripped
OF hands long before the army Of Gen Schoned swept
in its COnquering march toward the capla Oh tNc
State The lands westward for eight or ten miles from
Knston are aluvial and formerly produced handsome
crops Of cotton and corn. Not more than quarter OF
these fertile farms are now producing awning
but weeds sue portions are IN cultivation have
hxnIiaut growth of corn now fully matnret, ana tie
hands stripping the fodder Ihe corn naeeS are
stripped bound in bundles and hung npon the stalk TO
dry, while the naked corn IS rlpenlng these corn
blades in the absence OF native or other grasses ur
nish nutritious fodder for the farmstock during Winter
The stalks lett standing and are powed IN to en-
Tich the son.
The WASHINGTON FARM,
belonging j. {. W asllnCtOn aO1o1ns hlnsto0 lie
empty and desOlate mansion fne brick house OF two
stories. deliberately finished in modern style, sands
npOn beautiful emHence a mile west rom the center
OF the village. and commands view OF nearly tue Woe
estate l6O lying on both sides OF the Tali
road. Some of the land is Light and sandy and under
2 constant system of experimenting has never been re-
munerative. About 80 OF the former slaves old and
young cling to the deserted plantation and have about
3 acres in corn. Washington. most pestileut and
uLSubduC Rebel ana destructive fed to the mountains
upon our approach, and manfess disposition TO seek
tie cemency of the Government. The property is IN
tie hands OF the BnrcaG OF Abandoned Lants, ana
awaiting the disposition Of the Government Bonds
,lanatOn adjoining. is also abandoned by the owner
The late slaves cultNailng portion ana occupying
fheir old quarters As rode uP toward the house OF
The late occupant group OF women and children were
sitting in the wide and airy hail. listening TO the pater
fmilas no was devOutly reading 10 them the Bible
Very few OF the former slaves have e but the original
stock has somewhat increased by refugees from other
places. Both men and women seemed 70 DO making
good use Of tLeir time. in the fields Others over
fhe tub and all considerably exercised as 20 what
was 10 be done with the property. and with them.
In the village, apathy and lnactlon stamp ther I'M,
press upon everything The two or three stores ma
few customers for their limited stocks: the streets are
empty tie ample hotel without guests and likely TO
remain 30 while they charge dollar meal ior corn
dodgers rusty bacon and greens. seieet parry o.
yonng men able TO WELD the hoe OF ak Played POKE
II the bar room. They had evidently but recently re-
turnel from the fatigues Of the campaign and were
A DYING PRISONER IN JAIL.
In the Jail we're several blacks accused Of various
ofenseS. among them a negro mortally wounded by
a.
The cOlriy police The act was done on Sunday. be-
tween midnight and day, Oh the road some six miles
below KnstOD with none 10 witness the deed or the prov
ocaton for it but the doctor and the two blacks the
latter riding IN wagon and ordered 10 hat and
have their vehicle searched They objected and the
dociorsuys showed fight whereupOn be shot one Of them
through the head. Major Teller upon the statement Of
Tie doctor approved Of what he hal DONE Hartshed
asserts that bag Of stolen cotton was aerwatd found
IL field near by, which he alleges was concealed there
b. hc accused blacks 18th the intention OF seIiug H.
i is unfortunate or the doctors peace Of mind here
after that the facts OF this whole in which the life
OF husband and father has been taken depends upon
hs own statement The accused excellent me.
ehanic aud had been a ayOIie in the neighborhOOd
These pole 90 armed and are accustomed 20 shoot
down the blacks upon tie slightest proyOcston
Meantime the houses Of the freedmen periodically
searched Tor and everything In the shape Of
weapons offensive and defensive arc taken away from
them. spent the night with DR. Harisfed. about SIX
miles from Kuston. and found him intelligent gen.
slcnan. \ Rebel officer relative who had but lately
returned from Harris Island prisoner, was staying at
tie same place. They would receive nothing Tor my
Entertainment.
LOYAL MEN
ore said 20 abound in Green County. and il undoubt-
ealy has some claims 10 be called Massachusetts
Of North Carolina" there are known 10 be at least
~ riIhteous men Of Union prociyties living there.
During the Rebellion. however, their influence was but
htt.e felt Snow Hill. the county sea-. IS pleasant
village OF dimnUtiye Proportions situated on the Con-
teatny Creek. Three miles beyond stopped at the
louise O. AR GriUsley. who has been steadidst Union
man throughout the ar. Ills wife exhibited pretty
Union 1ng which she and her daughter had made with
Their 0V hands cOnceaing il and throwing 1t to the
breeze hen the first Union trOOps-a gGiding party
under Gen. Potter from NewherD-reached The place.
Their devotion the old nag did not prevent our Off
GERS AID from carrying off their best horses and
mules for which they have never received voucher OF
Compensation. Republics ungratefui. Mr.. u. is
az enlightened and liberal gentlemen. patron Of edu-
cation and OF improved farming His hands, male ana
i'nae Tor the most part, remain With him, and VIII be
pad satisfactory wages.
The COUNTRY
from The entrance Of Green County shows signs Of good