The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-05-13
For the anderson lntell,gencer
A TRIP TO THE SOUTH.

NIX WHIle A'P'J
will mention ore net of cruelty of Federal SOL
ders Rev. Mr.. Miller Pres minister from Pom
totcc, land grandson of Gen. Andrew Pickehs;
of Revolutionary memory,) was met or overtaken
near Riply on Sabbath morning, going to fulfill ON
appointment at that place. He was bruraly mur-
dercd in the road, rided of fine gold watch, and
of neat set of artificial teeth, for the gold sup
pose 1t will not probably be known till the judg-
ment day. the extent Of the depredatons upon life
and property around this place, as most of the
efficient men were from home, and Corinth their
head quarters were not far distant from that place.
There is more cheerfilhess, resolution and deter
mination, in and around Riply, than might be
supposed, after passing through such fiery or
deal for so long time. The Southern people are
hard to give up under adversely and hardships.
If they view their trials md suferings as coming
from the hand of Father, aid humble themselves,
and TURF from their idols and submit themselves
10 God as their rightful ruler, they may yet have
bright future.
Our time was up, but waited for the rain to
cease until after II o'clock, but no abatement
wind and rain increased, bat had 10 face The
storm; and TO make matters worse we missed the
directions and took wrong road. or no road; II
was the "beat all" up hill and down dale, rain,
mud and mire Arrived ut Col. Joel III. Berrys
bcfore night, and met with such q warm reception
that we soon forgot the rain, wind. mud and hills.
lie owns n large body of good land. and had an
oyerHowing abundance but during the war the
Federal army passed and repassed him, plumber
ing provisions Of every kind, horses, and whatever
could be removed. till he had but little left lie
appears now again in the midst of plenty, in good
spirits, and planning how to manage best for the
future. He is thinking Of going into the grape
culture on large scale, thinking it will take less
manual labor. yield II much larger profit, and IN
this way render himself more useful than by farm
ing in the usual way. Experiments have heen
made, and the vine comes into full bearing in
short time, and will pay handsome profit f)r the
labor expended. The rich hill sides around him
will be well adapted TO the cultivation of the vine
We spent very pleasant night and left early next
morning The road passes through rough coun-
try-more hills than saw in any part of Missis-
sippi Before reaching the bettle field near Dr.
Agnew's, the country become more level. On
Tishemingo Greek, and in that quarter, is fine
farming country. On Monday evening my fur
Tough had expired, at least for that community.
where time had passed swiftly but pleasantly
away Wishing to reach BALDWIN, where the
train left at two o'clock at night for Corintb
pulled up stakes and started, accompanied by
brother and several others as far as MIR. Cownns,
where had partaken pretty freely of good din
ucr some time before. Here we found the table
ladened with great abundance, and the quality
equal to the quantity. And here Mr.. Editor, was
brought out watermelon think woull have
made your mouth water to look at but certainly
to partake of it. 1t was such monster in size
was tempted TO measure it, and found it nearly
Two and half feet long and we'll proportioned.
1t afforded enough for the company, and was as
delicious as it was large. My brother and DR..
Smith accompanied me to the depot at Balden, and
turned me over to Col. Kennedy for the night He
and his good lady were friends CT an early day in
Carolina, and lie had previously invited me to
spend the night with them. Here l met Mrs.
Prince. ON her way TO Carolina to visit friends.
As had some time before night, | s'rollrd about
TO see the place, and met with Dir. AhdreN Baily,
we'll remembered by many in Carolina, who has
been in business at this place. He was invited to
supper at the Colonel'si and we spent the time IN
talking over things that had almost faded from
the mind He is but little changed. rather more
Aeshy, enjoying good health, and laughed about
marrying as if in good earnest. Here met with
other acquaintances, but the time grew shorter
and still shorter.
Now, as am about to take leave of Mississippi,
it may not be amiss TO initiate your example, MIR.
Editor. When you receive fine potnd- -cake from
some blushing bride for making known to the
world her departure from single blessedncss, or
some large cabbage head, other good things,
you acknowledge them with thanks for their kind
remembrance. Now let me say to you was not
neglected in that way. received considerable
sum of money TO defray my travelling expenses,
through the hands of one person, and can only
saw to one and oil that gratefully acknowledge
this kind act, and thank all who participated in it.
In Poplar Creek received presents from Mrs.
Baskin and Mrs. Humphreys. In Carroll, from
Mrs. Haslet two, one of which must mention-a
pair Of socks she knit OH knitting machine. as
specimen of the work performed on it, and anoth-
er present of her work of different kind.
present from ]. T. Humphreys; and one from his
good lady, and before We separated at the depot.
DIR. Smith asked me to walk into store with him,
and there made me handsome present, the last
received in Mississippi The fact is, my trunk
md yalise was so filled with mellow Mississippi
apples, pound cake, &c., there was not much room
for more presents. Every where l found house
room, table-reom and hear.-room.
We were aroused little after one o'clock. Mrs.
Kennedy had breakfast set and we eat, and was
ready at two o'clock AMI left for Corirth, and
reached there q little after daylight. Here OBJ