The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-02-17

i a[e lcally COuueClcu uy eupVoAntooS .
current. 1t happened that when the
British found the battle was against
them, they poured their whiskey out into
one. of the springs; but instead of de!
priying their enemies of the desired
beverage, they only mixed their grog for
them, as it naturally flowed into the
other. One of the springs is quite large,
and beautifully shaded; the water is as
clear as crystal: and below. it are moses
of various colors, and pretty, shining
pebbles, which in the sunlight lock like
beautiful mosaic. Igathered youa piece
of The moss, as a souvenir from Eutaw,
but already it looks faded and ugly. a.-
Tomorrow we contemplate visit to
t'B.lisle, IAN old Marion homestead, and
the astresting place Of the great parti-
san leader, Gen. Francis Marion, a hero
in whom all gentle, fair, noble and brave
virtues meet. Very many Of, the inhab-
itants Of this old parish claim kindred
with this truly great man, and his repu-
tation as friend and neighbor is quite as
enyiabIe as is his renown for q soldier
and patriot! HewaS, too, as constant in
| love as he was brave in war. I was right
glad to learn that he had a. love story. 81
Yesterday; we went on q deer hunt, and
our party brought home g fine large
buck, but 7 was not. the lucky sportsman.
He did not come to my stand or, as
Harrywould say, y .sh should have '' leveled '
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This morning we certainly had the
treat Of the season, We al, the young:
ladies included, Went on 8 fox, chase.
Harry, the captain where fsn and sport
are to bs found, awakened us before
daylight by aloud and continuous horn
blowing, which. met with joyful rsspon-.
ses from the hounds in prolonged howls.
Making our toilstts in double quick time,
we assembled merry and eIpectant
group in the dining-room, where old
Prince, "the Caleb .Balderston" of, Berk-
ley Hall had, early as it was; provided
US fine pie and delicious hot coffee,
with which we regaled ourselves while
awaiting the bringing up Of the horses.
The morning was clear and frosty, and.
when We had mounted and Left the door
of the Hall, ie1was just the hour which
Shakespeare in your ,fayorits "Midsum-
mers Night Dream" !" described SO finely:
"Fornishp, swift dragons cut tho clouds full fast
And yonder shines alrora'e harbinger." f|
,Ths,young ladies ride beautifully, and
wore all prettily and gracefully attired in
long skirts and plumed caps, but Miss
Jessie's dress deserves particularmention
as being remarkably unique and attrac-
tive. She wore q. long black skirt of thin,
soft cashmere, and tight-ftting jacket or
basque of. the same material. Slung
across her shoulder by abroad crimson
ribbon was highly polished hunting
horn, with dogs and hunters on horses in
full chase beautifully carved upon it
some of ,Harry's handiwork. Her hair,
| which is very long, thick and very black,
fell in soft and graceful ringlets over her
shoulders; on her head she wore q jaunty
black velvet cap, ornamented. with too
dropping plumes, crimson and black;
in her hand she carried q gold headed
lady's riding whip of great beauty. Thus
armed for conquest, her black eyes dane
ing with joyous excitement, as we passed
through the gateway of the yard, she
raised her horn and easily and gracefully
wound a full, loud blast, and her clear,
sweet voice called in girlish and excited
tones: "Here Jupe!i come Diel come
Rover! come jumper come, brave
hounds, come me find a foxp,' Harry and
herself took the lead, next came Arthur
Ferguson and Miss. Gordon, then Miss
Maham and myself, Walter and his: gen.
tie Annie brought up the rear. but very
soon we had left the. lovers far behind.
Rapidly and gayly we'rode for miles over
brush and break, over woods and fields,
enjoying with unrsstrained delight the
beautiful daybreaking, and the healthful
frosty air; but "nary" fox could We find.
All at once the dogs opened, and Harry,
with a wild huzza, called out, ga foxl q
foxp' Each one Of us in turn echoed
the cry, and away we went with loud
hallows, and the cheering of the dogs az
a bresk-neck speed, through briefs, over
bushes, bitches and logs, reckless of dan
ger under the excitement of the chase.
Suddenly we came to halt; the dogs
| had lost the trail, and nobody had seen
the fox but Harry and Miss Rose. She,
in great excitement, declared she had
| seen it, and it was little fox Unable
any longer to restrain his mirth, Harry
acknowledged it was ''little one," u
very little one, for it was only a rabbit!
He said he knew from the beginning of
the chase it was no fox, but thought it a
pity we should return home without some
| sort Of sport. We enjoyed the wild boys
joke amazingly, and after much playful
! raillery, we turned our horses heads
homeward, for by this time the sun was
rising gloriously. Cleans of crimson
light we're Frightening "the eastern gate.
| of heaven, and ere we reached the Hall
the frosted grass, bushes and trees, with
the golden rays of sunshine falling On
them, were decked with millions of gilt
tering gems (! We rode for O. mile per-