The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-10-09
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AUGUSTA, GEO., Oct. 2, 1867.
On the outskirt. of PoPE's dominions! lean
discern the. fact, and have it impressed upon me
in divers ways, without any great effort The
people of Georgia were always alive to politics,
and this fair city has never been an exception, SO
Z far as my. knowledge extends. They take an
abiding interest in all things political as we'll as
material, and keep the run of newspapers and
,atreet-corner politics 1t is no wonder, then that
during the past several days have been Impress
ed with the fact that King JoHN reigns hereabouts
Every other man, especially when he finds that
belong to the s.press gang, "wants.to convince me
Of the infamous character Of "the military bills,
taking into consideration the fact that we
sre.undere like government, and have to suffer
.iointly with them; for opinions sake. But have
s6een peculiarly impressed with the sentiment of
ahe people here; in o very striking particular.
Scores Of them loud and persistent in their de-
nnnciations Of Govs. 0uH, BRowN, and others, who
favor the acceptance of the Reconstruction meas
Gres. Well, have not the slightest objection TO
their indulgence in this useless recrimination, but
then, memory will recall certain yearsof the war
when Augusta was not considered SO. rampant. 1t
was Mr.. TooMBs, we believe, who. designated this
place as the .Connccticut Reserve, meaning
thereby that it,was the abiding place of Federalism,
land other isms equally dangerous. Such was its
character long years age, and I hays already in
,Amsted that, during those fearful years Of: war,
z whom The flower OF Southern youth was struggling
for Independence, its reputation was none of the
lbitest for sacrificing patriotism. Indeed speou-
oh, o1a
reason to regret that this class of men were per-
mitted thrive upon the misfortunes Of theirfcl-
low-citizens. OF course, I do not mean to in
;. 6nuate, for single moment That there we're no
good and true men, among the rank and file, from
this important and populous city. let they were
minority OF its citizens and venture to assert
that they areto-day among those who keep quiet
on political TOPICS and indulge the least in yitu-
-peration and aSuse of others. 1 have drawn this
parallel between the past and present from no vim
.dictive motives. Quite the contrary It is with
Sadness md. depression that 1 am forced to the
Sonclusion, thatso many ore just now beginning to
estimate the value Of the cause now lost forever
y. But let us consider briefly the aspect of this
sssity in another and more important respect The
business men Of. Augusta have always been noted
fortheir ir5enterprise and sagacity, and their ener
getic spirit has in no wise abated. Having es-
capped the immediate ravages of the war, this city
vas amply prepared to- begin anew its career of
prosperity and Importance. Beyond doubt,
when the country generally shall begin to recover
from the present gloom and financial embarrass-
men the trade of this city will be fargreater than
s,iis, most sanguine friends have heretofore pre-
dioted: 80 important railroad connection with
Columbia, inducing through travel, will alone
bring vast amount of business to this community
Ihgye been tolathat the Columbia and Augusta
Railroad will be completed within The next twelve
menth. 1t is wonderful, in these times of general
depression and want of capitaltha this road pro-
crosses 50 rapidly, when our oldest corporations
are even pushed to the wall for the lack of money
But these people sare aware Of its importance, and
make any effort to secure its completion. They
do not hesitate when difficulties arise, but press
onward with additional courage and determination.
This is important element of success. and
usually wins. The city subscription recently