Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-05-28
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LETTER FROMgGEORGIA.,
IS, EASTMAN, Ga, May 18th, 1872.

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u. .1i7i EASTMAN, Ga, May 18th, 1872.
Editor g Spirit of .Ie6ersoni:R s. f.srxt:
Since myllast.letter quite change has come
over the spiritr'of Georgia's dreams, and in
more particulars than one Then we were
calculating our chances of being swamped in
asuniversal deluge which seemed to be 6end-
ing, now we are sweltering under cloudless
sky.and a burning sun. The heatis very op-
pressive from morning till night, and, were it
not for the refreshing sea breeze which sets in
Immediately after sunset, every evening, cool
ing the atmosphere, one could scarcely en-
dure existence i have become satisfied, how.
ever, that itnever is SO hot here as it is in
Virginia on particular days in summer, but
the heat continues several months longer
One OF the greatest advantages enjoyed by
the Southern country is that referred to above,
cool nights throughout the entire summer. :
I'VE haven't had rain since the 10th of
April, and vegetation is beginning to suffer.
Much iof the cotton planted has not sprouted
yet, and that which is up is at a perfect stand
still. Noserious damage is done so far, though
rain is badly needed
Politically, there is considerable excitement
over the present status of public affairs, and
| public opinion is very much divided Every
barrroom, every grocery, every street corner
| is the scene of animated discussions wherever
you go. The nomination of Horace Greeley
for the presidency, by the Liberal Republican
Convention, has been variously received
throughout this State, and Georgia is fair
representative of the South. Some express
themselves as satisfied with the. nomination
and believe that the safest policy will be to
throw the entire strength of the Democratic
party into the Liberal ranks and thus beat
Grant regardless of sacrifice. Others are bitter
in their opposition to such course, and
strenuously advocate the nomination of Dem
ocratic candidate. Among the latter is Alex.
ander II. Stevens, who denounces Greeley as
one of the worst enemies that the South has
ever had, and alleges that the only practical
difference between him and Grant is, that the
latter is blameable for the execution of the line
OF policy towards the Southern States which
Greeley advocated and sustained. That, if he
(Greeley) has ever raised his voice against
any or either of the enforcement Acts" SO
called, OF tine .centra'izing dynasty at Wash>
lnston, he (Stephens) is not aware of it. BY
far, the great majority of the people, however,
are quiet, and, will patiently await future de,
velopments, and the action of the National
Democratic Convention in July. ....
There is possibility of Georgia rctrograd-
ing step or two, SO far as regards legislation,
as the important question concerning the cor.
stltuttonality of the Acts of the last General
Assembly is before the Supreme Court of the
State. Very able counsel is engaged on both
sides: General Toombs and Judge Linton
Stevens against the legislation, while Ben. Hill
and General 3Ss Henry l.. Bennng are resupporting
it. The papers state that the question has
been very ably argued, though Adhesion has,
not yet been rendered. If the Court decides
that the act, of the last Legislature are un-
constitutional it will virtually plac. Georgia
where she was in 1870, it will unseat the
present Executive and all his numerous ap>
pointees,, while, Conley, a Radical of the
deepest dye and sold to Grant heart and soul,
will be reinstated. 1t would inaugurateE a
state of affairs most unfortunate here, upon
the eve of the Presidential election
A Radical Convention assembled in Macon
on the 9th instant and proceeded forthwith
to pass resolutions vigorously denouncng the
late Cincinnati Convention as s.uupatrotic and
vicious, that the qualification of personal am.
bitiop was the only motive that called it to-
gether, and that its abetting sympathisers knew
full well that the movement was only calcu-
lated to give aid and comfort to the Demo,
cratic party. Many of their proceedings
would have been disgraceful in the extreme
to any other party of men, but coming as they
did from such mongrel, hybrid crew Of
niggers, carpet baggers, and scalawags, they
were decidedly in order.
The wool crop is being rapidly clipped and
baled, and the extraordinary frmuess of the
market is creating considerable talk among
growers and in monetary circles. Spectators
or their agents are securing the country, and
every expedition is being used to crowd the
woolin, lest prices go down. Last year at this
time growers thought they were doing we'll at
thirty five cents, now there is an active de-
mand at fifty and sixty cents on the planta-
ton. '''"'"'
Wool raising here-is highly profitable, in
volving, as it does, so little expense and labor,
and can"be carried on almost entirely indie,
pendent of the worthless freedmen, vet,
strange to say, but few are engaged in it
Cotton seems to be constitutional mania of
halt the people of the South, and they will
stick to it still Gas Miss Evans would saw
lime shall be chained helpless captive to
the chariot wheels of Eternity"
-The same nuisance, so bitterly complained
of by sheep men everywhere, RACES here
Half-famished dogs nightly roam over the
range and in spite of buck-shot and strych-
nine, they slay and devour thousands of sheep
annually,i
-@ Respectfully and truly, T.
The American Medical Association, ut
recent meeting in Philadelphia, adopted reso-
l..ks