The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-13
From a wheeling ceiling Man in the
cOtuxD1A, S. c. April 5, 1875.

COLUMBIA, S. C., April 5, 1875.
Edition. Of the IntGllIssneer
Resuming my notes about matters and
things in this land Of chivalry, will
frat inform you that we have just been
having our winter here-quite severe
snap, TOO, and one that has told on the
early yege tation. With this piece Of
news to start with, l will leave Columbia
to tell you about visit made recently
to Augusta, Ga, So miles southwest OF
here, one OF the most beautiful cities in
the South and the second in population
In the State Of Georgia. It is situated
on the Savannah river, go miles from
its mouth and at the head Of It's naviga:
Bile waters; 120 miles from Savannah and
1856 from Charleston.
Along the high banks upon which Au-
gusta Is situated are rows Of old Null
berry trees, the trunks OF which are COW
cred with warts and knots. The savan-
nah river forms the boundary between
South Carolina and Georgia, and is nayi-
gable from Augusta to the Sea: The
wide avenues Of the city may claim the
palm for beauty among city thorough
fares. The principal one is Green street,
and il is lined with fine mansions. Tall,
spreading trees not only grace the side
walks but stand in double rows, with
grassy spaces between, along the ample
Roadway. Broad street, the main
thoroughiare Of the city, is anoble ave-
nue., 200 feet wide, wherein the banks,
hotels, market houses, &c, are located. The
city contains a population Of $4,000.
Amongst its industries is large cotton
factory employing 700 operatives, all
white, which uses every day 40 bales OF
cotton and ships all lis products to the
East. There Is also US. Arsenal, built
in 1927, and used by the COnfederates
during the war. ,
Among the churches here Is one owned
by the Disciples, present to them from
Mrs. Tubman, a Kentucky lady, who also
built one for the same denomination in
that State. It cost 100000, and was
dedicated in January last. May this
lady long live to dispense her charities.
The water power here is immense.
They have great capacity for manu-
featuring, and the city must be an i'm
portsnt cotton centre in the futrc. They
now sell here 10000 bales per annum.
The Cemetery is beautiful place.
Fine camelias and japonicas bloom all
the year round. -,
Coming back to this State again, paid
a visit last week 10 NewberrY, a town Of
2, 500 inhabitants, AZ miles from here.
Ny eyes were rejoiced to see the fine
fields OF wheat, growing with clover. II
the people down here would raise more
grain and less cotton they would be bet
ter oil. Newberry is the Capital Of the
county. Two newspapers are published
weekly. Mr.. Robert W. Brown, the
Postmaster, ia from Ohio and is n friend
OF James Gill Of Mt. Pleasant.
In regard to the political status OF
things down here, you are already pretty
well posted. II Is no news TO you that
among tho whites, both the leaders and the
led are not loyal to the government ofthe
United States. Too many Of them bear q
hatred to the North which will require a
generation to oxtinguish. Woe unto the
blacks if the Republican partyis over
thrown.
Our Wheeling people are all leaving
here. Mr.. Paxton and daughter have
already gone North. Mr.. Oglebay has
gone 10 Charleston. Mr.. Will Irwin and
his mother go there tomorrow, and your
correspondent and family next week.
Miss Emma List has gone to Savannah.
Irwin has grown 30 stout that you will
have 10 make an Alderman Of him on his
return. Mr.. Brown leaves for home this
week. ]. II.