The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-05-20
For the anderson. latell,gencer.
A TRIP TO THE SOUTH.

all have to say about Corinth-its former trou-
hes, its desolation by FIRE, its mammoth cemetery
les mud and men, ard its present prospects. Now
for Georgia, the banner State Of the South.
had communicated to young Mr. Root at. what
time would leave Corinth, and would spend
day to look at Marietta. When l arrived at two
o'clock in the night he was taken on surprise, and
said was ahead of time. Next morning he went
with me to see Marietta, once the most beautiful
place in Georgia. It had undergone great
change by the desolations of the war. Some pub
lie buildings destroyed had not been replaced.
Some churches escaped the fire. They have an
excellent minister in the Presbyterian church
Mr. Rudolph-who gave me cordial invitation to
remain and preach for him on the Sabbath but
good soldiers should return to service when their
frrIough expires. wished for an extension, but
no officer near to grant it. We went to the store
of Mr. Root s. Sons. He has q mammoth house
up sgain, greatly enlarged, and hlled to- overflow
ing. 1t appeared to me to be medicines enough
for all Cherokee Georgia, and farming imple-
ments in great numbers. They have small
printing press and print their own advertisements
and other things connected with the establish
ment Quite g. nsmber Of hands are here en-
ployed 10 attend to the increased business. His
wife was.a Miss Simpson, from the Dark Corner,
and some of her relatives are employed in the es-
tablisbment. The Simpsons have been identified
1sith the place since its settlement We strolled
over the large cemetery where the Federal dead
have been collected from numerous battle-helds
for many miles distant It is>laid ont by ole who
seems to understand the business. It is enclosed
by a,plank fence, and somewhat resemblesa lady's
flower garden. with curved walks, handsomely
adorned. On the summit of q considerably eleva-
ted ground is platform Of granite, and the COL
ors suspended on lofty pole. From this place
may be pointed out the position of the Federal
and Confederate armies as they occasionally
changed places or came in deadly conflict. Ken
nesaw Mountain looms up far above thesurround-
ing country, and presents grand and imposing
view to the lovers of fine mountain scenery
Many Of both armies fought their last fight on
and around this mountain, 1t will be; remember
ed with mournful interest by many of the,present
and future generations. Many here think it
great mistake in President Davis when he removed
Gen. Johnston and placed Hood in command,
though none doubted the bravery of Gen. Hood,
and he had been previously successful. They
thought Johnston the man for the times !
The Confederate Cemetery is also located in the
suburbs of this city 1t is well arranged, all the
dead of each State placed side by side, and so
marked that if any wish to find friends grave,
he first finds the State, and this greatly lessons
The time and labor in the search. There has not
yet been lavlshed upon this place so much time,
money and skill to 1beautify and adorn it. But
when they rebuild all their public and private
buildings, and prosperity again smiles on them,
this place will not be forgotten, but will enlist the
skill and wealth of the State to adorn it.
We Vent from here to visit q barrel factory-a
great curiosity. A barrel head may be made the
right size in perhaps half minute. All is ac-
complished With incredible speed, and will no
doubt we'll repay the industry and enterprise of
the Young mechanic who has established it, as he
can supply the demand for mi.ny miles, and send
them on the railroad. A large free school is es-
tablshed for the destitute, credit to the place.
riesity, and started for the prayer-meeting. !
had intended to be there OF the commencement,
but was behind time, quietly took seat, and lis
tened to an appropriate address by the Presbyte-
rian minister, and several prayers, we were dis
missed A lady sitting near came to me with the
warmth of sister or daughter, and took me by
the hand so cordially, enquired her name. Ii
was Mrs. Leek. wondered / had not renem-
bered her, she had changed SO little. When
knew her first, she was Miss Gunnels, of Fair
View, Greenyille Now she had one or two daugh-
ters married Her husband was DR.. Leek, who
boarded at s. Cunningham's, in Laurens, before
marriage now gone the way of all the earth. I
was glad, after so long an absence, to meet her ut
prayer-mesting; she had not lost sight of the
better land. could not accept her kind invita-
ton to pay her visit but she spent part Of the
evening with me at Mr.. Roots. 1t is quite re-
freshing while wandering over this world, and
often among strangers occasionally to meet with
those whom We once numbered among our friends
h appears to add years to mans life. Mr.. Root
his wife and sister-in-law appeared comfortable
and happy, occupying a neat, roomy edifce, just
finished off-not grieving over the msfortunes of
the war, but using appropriate means to secure o
bright future. Mrs. Prince passed on for Carroll
ns. and 1 saw her no more. There were other
friends here wished to call on, but Time that
waits. for no man, forbid it. After hasty, but
very pleasant visit, and my carpet-bag being re-
plenished with delcacies, left, accompanied by
kind friends to the depot, at two o'clock in the
night. The cars were soon in motion, and this
iron steed, ns if not fatigusd by the journey,
moved RAPIDLY onward, and by two three o'clock
the next day stepped off on the platform at
ktheas, ard saw friend Burkhead, with his fiery
steed, awaiting my arrival. He eproposed to spend
tho evening in dashing round end calling on old