Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1869-03-10
WHOLE NO. 21S6
Letter from Georgia.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 18th. Is

eaders Of the ssold CHRONICLE" and
hough not of a literary turn of mind,
will endeavor to do my best, and be
,rief.
1, in company with Mrs. A. J.
of Youngstown, left Warren
m Monday evening, the 18th inst,
.rrived in New York the following
we, and after an elapse Of two days,
allied in the boat H. Livingston, for
en- route for st. Augustine,
Florida. First evening out we had
quite a pleasant time, but next day
The wind blew very strong, and the
ocean rough, made the boat learch and
plunge fearfully. 1t being about the
hrst time that most Of the passengers
on board ever sailed on the ocean,
nearly every one became sea-siek,
with the exception of myself and Mrs.
P. think l never enjoyed trip as
much in my life. To me there was
so grand and majestic in
the heaving waves and bOundless
ocean, that / gazed with wonder and
awe upon this, part of the handi-
work Of our Creator. Yes, here again,
as is demonstrated in the lofty noun
tains, the undulating hills, and level
valleys, the OmnipOtenee of one all
wise, all-great, and aIl-pOwerful.
Notwithstanding the many Difficult
ties we had in doubling Cape Hatteras,
winds and rain, we at last anchored,
about o'clock Sunday eve, at the
mouth of the Savannah river, or as
they call it here, Tybee, waiting for
high tide, which would be at 11:30
but heavy fog set in, which detained
US eighteen hours, and we did not ar
rive in Savannah until Monday at
four. Before starting from the mouth
of the river, the sun came out bright
and warm, enhancing the beauty Of
every object we looked upon. Tyoee
island was to our left, an unprOduetive
piece of land. Along the margin
grew species of the live oak, &C.,
which, added to the beauty of the
white beach, made a magnificent
view.
Situated on this island are two light
houses and an old French fort, said to
have been built over a hundred years
ago. Further up the river is Fort
Pulaski, a formidable looking strue-
ture, and it makes one shiver to see
the broad mOuthed and black looking
ordinances frowning down upon you
nable walls. Then above is Fort
jackson, and at various places there
has been earth works thrown up, /
suppose done during the Revolution
ary war. Here and there you can see
the palmetto tree, which of themselves
were interesting to me on account Of
there odd shape, which is double the
circumference at the top of the trunk,
Nra.-~
same name as the palmetto flag which
the Southerner fought under. The
banks, after we get four or five miles
from the mouth, are bordered with
evergreen, Towering shrubs, and
rank looking grass.
Savannah city is situated about
eighteen miles from the mouth of the
river, and have never seen better
laid out one than this. The streets
are parallel and very level, as also very
wide, and it seems that every square
thus formed is built up in a solid
block = though ancient looking
Many of the streets have shade trees
on each side, and one row in the
center, clustering together at the top,
and forming a complete arbOr. These
trees are principally the live oak and
magnolia. Both variety are ever
greens. The branches, and especially
the lower ones, are festOoned by 3
long elinging moss, which make
them appear as if adorned and await
ing the banquet.
| We visited several parks to-day, but
the most beautiful Of all is Forsythe
Park. When l endeavor to describe
the beauty of this place, feel that 1
am lost for want of eXpletives to por-
| tray its grandure. The fountain, the
white and glistening walk, composed
of sea shells, the majestic pines, the
J Towering plants, the creeping vines,
/ the green sward, and the innumerable
variety of plants, trees and shrubs
which are unknown to US, is but a
I prelude, and only compose a part of
this lovely spot. Mrs. P. had a bo-
quet given her by lady friend, and
among the flowers was a camelia
I japonica. This flower is a blood red,
and so perfectly formed and wax-like,
that it was quite awhile before 1 could
/ dispel the idea that it was real. 1t is
very common here, but would be a
rarity with us in Ohio.
On yesterday visited the market,
and made inquiry in regard to prices,
and find that they do not vary much
/ from our own. Something uneOm-
mon to us was the sugar cane, stripped
and brought in for sale. They sell at
! five and ten cents each, and the poor
/ folks buy them instead of sugar. One
large cane they tell me will sweeten
as much as two pounds. Radishes,
! lettuce and tomatoes were offered in
abundance. Sweet potatoes were
selling at one dollar per bushel, and
| they looked as fresh and plump as
when they were taken from the hills.
/ One kind-hearted fellow endeavored
to tell me how they kept them so nice
/ during the winter, but did not un-
derstand well enough to explain it to
you.
What aequaintances 1 have formed
while here, / know are worthy men.
In speaking to an old gentleman about
I the late rebellion, he said that he had
espOused the cause, and had two sons
that took up arms against the Union
but he remarked afterwards that it
was q bad cause, and that many had
been melted to wrong by political
leaders, and that to have their Just
dues, ought to be hung. 1 find the
majority of them well educated,
warm-hearted and friendly, and de-
serving more confidence than we are
inclined to give them. The climate
at this season of the year viii compare
/ favorably with ours the latter part OF
I May or first of June. They very
seldom have frosts, though last
( Christmas they were visited by very
/ severe one. An old citizen who has
I lived here twenty-five years, remarked
/ in my presence, that he had never
seen snow on the ground but once,
and that was in 1853, ten years ago;
but he said that as soon as the sun
arose it vanished. find that all the
I ice consumed here, as well as choice
steaks, are brought from New York.
Among the places Of interest is
I Pulaski Monument, standing in the
centre Of a beautiful park, and is
about - feet high, and is built of
marble. On the top is the hero in
full size. Further down are devices,
&C., and near. the basement is in
scTibed-
PULASKI,
THE HEROIC POLE,
WHO FELL, MoRTALLY WOUNDED.
FIGHTING FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY
AT THE SIEGE OF SAVANNAH,
OCTOBER 9TH, I77s.
Next is General Green's Monument,
in the centre of a park, and at the