The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1867-10-09


raroad.shops in this vicinity, believe. This is
an instance of the sagacity predominant among the
inhaBitants. They !Anow that these shops will
bring hardy, indastrious mechanics into their
midst, who will spsSa their earnings and enrich
their neghbors:s The employees of the Georgia
Railroad, 1 informed contribute something
like 100000 annually to the business Of this city,
The recent decline in cotton has caused an unu-
sual dullness to prevail. The merchants are re-
cciring large and extensive stocks of goods and
are alxiously awaiting customers have been
here four or five days, and had an opportunity to
.indce of the complete prostration in business The
rccepts:of cotton.to-day were over 500 bales, but
in many instances The planters stored with the
factors if practicable; With many, however, this
is not THE case, they are compelled to offer their
crops upon the market ut once in order to meet
pressing liabilities. Nearly. ail the factors hold
liens upon the cotton crop of many planters in the
adjacent country, in return for advances made
.duri9g, the summer. The factor needs the money
to pursue his avocaiion and the time for delivery
is about expired. Hence, sales ore obliged to be
made, at the present low prices. In my opinion,
this stagnation in business will not continue long,
and then the trade of Augusta will be brisk and
lively in the extreme.
j. have been loo much engaged to jot down many
items of interest, or do more than take cursory
view ofthe various parts Of the city In COM
pany with some friends. visited the cemetery on
Sunday afternoon The grounds are perfectly
level, and beautifully shaded. It seemed on ap-
propriate retreat for the silent dead; when 'tlifes
itfu fever is o'er," TO be laid away here to rest
The graves, of Confederate soldiers indicated
that the hand of woman had been engaged in care
fully adorning the place where heroes sleep Neat
leadboards, withinscriptions, designate each grave
A number are marked "Unknown." What sad
thoughts arise at beholding this array of consecra-
ted mortality But We must not indulge them
now and will leave this sacred retreat with bless
ings upon those who live in history and must have
Justice done them hereafter. Returning to the
main portion of the city by way Of Monument
Street, paused to rest at the base of the granite
monument erected to the memory of Georgias
Signers of the Declaration of Independence What
a contrast Were not these the authors OF the
doctrine for which hundreds of soldiers buried
yondcr offered up!life? Aye, and it is treason to
glorfy the one, while 'tis patriotism to revere the
other. Verify, 'times 60 by turns
must not omit some mention of the Street
Railway now progressing, The work is rapidly
being pushed forward, and in q few weeks Augusta
will boast of this great convenience, traversing
Broad Street from one end TO the other and pene-
tratins other parts of the city.
Before taking leave, must express sincere
thanks to the gentlemen Of the Coastutioaalst and
Chronicle and Sentinel for courteous attentions.
am also greatly indebted to several merchants and
business men, for their kindness and polite assis
tance, among whom l will designate Mr.. 7. S.
NIcKERsoN, f>the far-famed Planters Hotel, DR..
w. H. Turr, MIR. a. STEVENS, and Mr.. PAT. WALSH.
associate editor Of the Chronicle.
I will leave for home tomorrow, but expect to
remain over in Columbia for q day or so.
- IL D. A. II.