Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-26
FROM WAv.ERLY.
Correspondence of the Ohio statesman,l


wAvERLY, PIKE Co., ONO, July "a.
After an absence of thirteen years,
again find myself in my native village, and
in that seeming short space of time many
and great changes have taken place.
Among my scheol-mates few yet remain,
and those seem as strangers TO me. Some
have died, others are scattered throughout
the country, probably never to again be
recognized.
Waverly to-day is not the Waverly of
thirteen years ago. Then it was a small
hamlet, boasting of some 400 inhabitants,
few stores and groceries, and hardly
known, except by those living in the i'm
mediate vicinity. Now it boasts of nearly
1000 inhabitants, and in point of wealth
and business energy, will compare favora-
bly, with any town of its class in the State.
Since then one Touring mill, one steam
wooden factory, a steam saw mill and
planning mill, one stone saw mill, large
and extensive distihery, splendid hotel.
five churches, and many large and beautiful
residences have been erected, while others
are in course of construction. Situated in
the heart of the Scioto- Bottom, it is des-
tined to bea place of considerable CONNER
cial Importance. A new and splendid
Court House has been built by individual
enterprise, and donated to the county.
A large Semininary is being built at
an estimated cost of ten thousand dollars.
MANY other improvements are going on
or in contemplation, OF which l have not
the time to mention, but may do so in fu-
ture letter. r-tJ. rf~II- =rI ...-.,..
Politics are now engaging a share Of at
tention. The Democratic County Conven-
ton meets on the Sd prox., and bids fair to
be one of the largest ever held in the coun-
ty. The Democracy of Pike are awake to
the real issues of the campaign, and if she
does not roll up 800 majority for Thurman,
1 am greatly deceived in the signs of the
| times. ....E- .s. .H.sr ...
James Emmett, Esq, of this place, is the
Democratic candidate for Senator in this
District. He is going into the campaign
with the determination to win, and those
knowing his usual energy and perseverance
do not doubt of his election.
The State Central Committee have hon.
ored us with the opening of the campaign
Judge Thurman speaks on the 9Th of Au-
gust, and ample arrangements are being
made to have the occasion one that oul
standard-bearer may well feel proud of. Nc
money or labor will be spared to have the
largest meeting ever convened in the coun.
ty. His name is tower Of strength in
Southern Ohio, and a nobler or purer mar
never lived.
The wheat in this section has all beer
gathered, and the crop is an abun-
dant one. There will also be an immense
corn crop, if the Scioto river will only keer
within her borders. The crop of fruit fa1
exceeds my expectations. OF peaches there
will be an immense quantity; also, of ap-
Piles, pears, plums, &c. The blackberry
harvest is at its height, and, judging from
the amount daily brought into town, there
is aninexhaustible quantity. Many of oul
citizens are turning their attention to the
culture of the grape. Mr.. Emmett has 6
large vineyard, which thus far has proved
a success. He is experimenting on some
plants, which he brought from Europe
which are very prolific. More anon.
TRAVELLER.