The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-10
LETTER FROM KEnsHAyv p1srnIoT.
CAMDEN, g. G., juno 2, 1867.
10 Lhc Editor Of Lae Cl ar:cstau Daih. Na,na.

CAMDEN, s. G., juno 2, 1867.
10 hc Editor Of 1e Charleston Daily Ne,rs:
crops and politics are tho chief topics OF til
day in our nncient lurg. The former are yer
promising. Cotton appears in worry good stand
everywhere, and tho fields Hecm to hayo received
aud are still receiving, proper attention from no
and plow. On tho river plantat atoms tho plant js
ON all averngo, still small, whlo highor TIP, in th
red land adjoining, and in tho upper portion Of tn
District, whoro tho land ia not 30 stf it is shoot
| ing up vigorously. To-day gentleman broueh
| III stalk 22s inches, grown on a lot in town. Th,
| lattor is now surrounded by large fields Of luIu
rinnt cotton and waving grain. In fact evorybod,
seems to 10 planting this year, thus giving us
greater breadth OF land under cultivation thar
| usual.
Corn has met with somo drawbacks, especially i,
the upper portions Of tho District and that planted
carly in this vicinity. The cold nights hsyo no,
only rotarod its growth but encouraged worm
to isBuo iorth from its hiding place. and invade the
tender etaiks with destructive results. Judging
from alhgent inquiry made among planters from
au portions OF this and tho adjoining Districts,
thoy hare now succeeded in obtaining good
stand. Tho Seasons havo been most proptious
Tor the past two wcoks and oil vegetation has ad-
vanced greatly in growth, 30 that to-day wo CON
sec finer stands Of corn and cotton thnn has beon
our privilege to witness in many years. Wo hayo
indeed cause to thank God for the excellent crop
prospecte now before us.
Ihoro is not much whoat planted in this vicinity,
but IN tho upper country learn largo quantities
have boon sown nnd aro now beautifully riponing
for tho scythe Ali planters OF my acquaintance;
large and small, have planted moro or less oats,
which also promises we'll, and is now heading
finely sinco the recent warm showers. .i.r:.f
hon NJ fh,tI;f I.,E,
freedmen this year. In fact tho excellent condi-
tion of the crops attest that the aborers arc doing
their duty nanfully.
From every account OF tho crop, it is to DO
judged that we aro all hopeful aud look forward to
financial as we'll as political RECOMMENDATION neit
winter. Tho former depends greatly on tho Inter,
and both must go hand in hand. It ia our duty to
labor us faithfully for tho ono as the other.
Al to politics, wo hayo had our share of itnorant
Isndicsl preachers, but thus for the entente cord, e
between the races hns not boon disturbed AS YOU
havo soon from proceedings published in tho
Journal, oyery effort hns been niado by gentlemen
OF ability, integrity and high standing to proscryo
tho existing good feeling BY advising tho freed
men only with reference to inlpoi tance of indus
try, energy md perseverance, in cleYnting them
selves phyaically and morally. . 5.. 80 81, y.
business is quite stagnant in consequence Of tho
scarcity Of money and the pressure on the timS IF
farmers during tho present active farming sea-
son. Etn; tt,l'i .r!,H .I.r.i hi
Contributions Of corn have rcaced bers ,l f,ono
our phianthropic friends at tho North, and, judg-
ing fiom the great crowds that attend lie dis.
tributing ofico. nm immense amount,of good is be-
ing accomplished. Hundreds lave been snatched
from worse than depth-gradual starvation. Old
men, women and children flock hither from dis
tarcc of many mios % roceivSi their, mite, Their
In eloquent and unmiatakeable language OF the
terrible monster that is, Ehawing at their Titals;
such hces heso sncyerbsfoI seen, and il is iul
decd enough to turn o heart Of stone to sympathy
to see tn at greedy crowd congregated at tho corn
ohico, and watch how, they aim asst swallow with
their eyes tho yelloy grains TINT is meted out to
them-alas Lnt scSntily. But their suffering is
rolered for time. .fsr5 il they can bnt be main
tanned until tho vegetable nnd fruit Reason fully
set in, tho quanttics Teceyed at,presept may suf-
Gcb until neIt fall The distress Is gfcat andy wide
spread Help. help, continued help, is loudly eau.
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