Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-08-28
Correspondence of the Advertiser.
PlcKEss DISTRICT, S. c., Aug. is. 1867.
"Breathes there man with soul go dead,
Who ne'er to himself hath said,

"Breathes there man with soul 60 dead,
Who neer to himself hath said,
This is my opn, my nattre land"
From the Northern hills Of Turkey Creek to
tho chestnut groves of Anderson, along the Green
wood route, every old field, as well as the rosA
side, is gracod with green sward, that is botp
usofu and ornamental. This is known among
the farmers as uild clorer. It was frat observed
about ten years ago; but how it originated no
one seoms to be able to tell. This thrifty plant,
which is spreading over tho country like On en-
crald carpet, is attracting much attention. and the
planters are oxulting over it. Imprimis, it is
rapidly e1terminating, and taking tho place of
broom .scdgo, "pigeon grass" and other ugly ex-
cresccnceS of worn-out abandoned fields. It will
even flourish beneath the shade of q pine orchard
And yet it does not interfere at all with the cul
tiraton of the land, it readily succumbs to tho
hoe and plow. All stock, except hogs, arc e1-
tremsly fond of it.. Ny pony kept stopping and
wheeling around to snatch a mouthful. Like
othor clover, it is said to be slightly saiivatng to
horses. For COWS tis the very thing,-causng
the quality. Hurrah for the wild clover. Long
may it wave, and wide may it spread. Who cares
for broom straw, or hog weeds?
Stopping awhile Mt Due West Abberille, I was
pleased with the quiet beauty Of the place. Those
rura. shades, and the healthy tone of society in
vitc to studious habits and likewise to heavenly
pensivo contemplation" Erskine College, situa-
ted here, is again on the highway to success. It's
anie Jellum status, it is hoped, will soon bc re-
gained. For such consummation, all the ener-
gy and administrative talent of many pious and
learned men, havo been brought into requisition.
Wouldn't it be good idea for ovory District to
establish High School, like Erskine, where the
youth of tho land might be instructed and trained
under the sacred influences of Home! Phe econo-
my Of such system, as compared With the pres
ent policy Of going abroad to school, would ac-
cun,ulate means sufficient to make the tour Of the
United States and Europe. The young man hay
ing been already educated could then appreciate
travel. Confirmed in every good practice, with
no distorted views Of life he would dispense hap
piness from full heart, and lead tho way to
mansions "eternal in tho Heavens f" This is no
Utopian dream it may one day be realized by
earnest cooperation in tho use OF resources yot
available in each District Of our beloved State.
After diligent inquiry, can hear of but two
drou.h smitten sections in the whole State, and
those are not extensive. Ono is along up Horse
Creek to its SOURCE and thence across the country
by Lofts to Red Bank Church, and beyond even
into Newbcrry. The other dry localities nre in
Laurcns District. With those exceptions, all
parts of the country seem to bc tceming with the
most cxuberant crops. The prospect is altogether
satisfactory. Some 'ay they have seen nothing
like it in ten years. Az one rides along the high-
ways and byways, the very sight Of tho corn 6pd
cotton is refreshing to the cye, and it would M IKE
the heart of Stole dilate with chcarfulnom snd
gratitude When speak in glowing terms Of
tho growing crops, only ocho the sentiments Of
an overwhelming majority of tho people, with
whom have oonverscd. Lot US be grateful and
true to the Great Girer Of every good and perfect
blessing.
During tho latc war, the upper portion of our
Statc was never invaded Some time aftor Lees
surrender, however, one Con. Brown did dash
through the country, and many horse and watch,
and some gold and silver were carried away BY
his reckless followers. But neither dwellings,
fences, nor mill. wcro burned, and now to casual
observer this whole region presents tho same az
pee. as il the days Of Peace and of Constitutional
liberty. And Notwithstanding the anguish OF the
,a,f. md the present unsettled state of Affairs,
the people evince spirit that must conduct to
The very summit Of prosperity and greatneaS.
Oh wonderful elasticity of the human mind,
which adapts itsolf to every combination of cir
cum.tancsg, and wins smilo from the stony
broT Of Fate!