Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23
9lahhuiap &c gonrpaL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1875.
Journcyings in Europc-.'ls.

was obliged 10 put it on in crossing the
mountains. On questioning the negro, which
we did through Ivan, it appeared that he had
been brought, when a small boy, from Africa,
by the Turks, and sold into slavery in which
condition he remained till the Russians abol-
ishod all forms Of scryitude. This negro is
the only specimen Of the African race IN
that part Of the country he is married to a
native woman. has q family, aud besides cul-
tivatiug some land, occupies himself in max
ing baskets The natives seem TO have no
prejudice on account Of color, as this negro is
quite as much at home as a white man. On
our way toward the sea we found many beau
tiful rhododendron and tulip-trccs, as well as
laurel and myrtle. Vegetation is very rich
ou the coast Cotton grows we'll, the crop
being abundant and Of good quality. To-
bacco, grapes and Indian corn, are the ordin-
ary products.
Towards sunset We arrived at the house
Of another Prince lualipoli, a nephew OF the
old gentleman. where we obtained some
good. fresh buffalo milk. The buffalo is a
large, powerful animal, found in the south
Of Europe, Is larger and stronger than the
OK, but slower ia movement, and less able
10 endure extremes Of heat and cold. In
hot weather the buffalo seeks the water, or
muddy swamp. Taking mud bath seems
.o ba this animals especial delight The
female, or COW buffalo. is quite as large as
the male, aud Is much esteemed for her
milk. which Is about twice as rich as that Of
the ordinary COW, and given in larger quau-
titles. The Ahhasians consider one buffalo
Cow So. equal to three ordinary ones. We
had now to rc-cross the Bzeeh, not FAR from
its mouth. a thing quite dangerous to do 40
high water, and not over pleasant at any
time. There was no boat at this point, and
we were obliged to cross on horseback. The
Prince kindly offered hi, assistance IN see
ug us across. We at once set out and on
arriving. sent a native ON horseback io thy
the ford The water was considerably above
the .uuurs and 30 was necessary for the
Ahha.iaa % draw Dis feet zap as high a- pose
sible iu order 20 keep them out of Che water.
Ile crossed .ll right and. ou returning, .eid
ve might go ou, if careful The Prince
went on one side OF me, holding my horse
/ ly the bride, and the Whole party followed
uclr by when we reached the middle of
| the stream Che current was perfectly terrible.
/ For % moment it seemed as though my horse
was being carried up the stream at railway
I speed. and leaning against The current TO
| such degree as 90 insure his losing his foot
/ holl THE bed Of the river was rough and
tooy and The water fairly roared as it rush
cl on. 50 frs, was q little fearful q los
/ ing my presence of mind but remembered
/ that was 10 look at the opposite shore. aud
uot at the rivers the moment did this
/ felt ecura again, and crossed without alarm
Glad 90 be ou firm land again thanked ths
Z Prince most heartily for his assistance, and
we Immediately started toward Pitsounda
Il was almost dark now, and we had 10 trave
about four miles, through low but dense
forest. having rich growth Of thorn tree.
and blackberry bushes along the marrow
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