The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-08-01
OUR FLORIDA CORRESPONDENCE.
From Anderson to Florida Through the
Country-Pleasurcs and !hnnoyanccs incl
dent to the Trip.
ALAFTA, FLA, June 90, 1878.
Editor 4lndcrSon MtcNigcncer:

4 40 iNe'e 4NbtSl l. tOOh LCslhC VI NOu
Mr.. Henry Hills, in Wilkes County,
Ga, promising to give you continual
tion of our trip at another time, which
will try and hurry through with, so as
not to tire you too much, though I be-
lieve it is the province of editors and
newspaper men to be bored
We left Mr.. Hills Monday morning,
the 18th of February, and moved on for
Washington, Ga, over some of the worst
roads ever saw, frequently up to our
axles in the mud, and sometimes leaving
the direct road on account of places de-
scrloeu u -" that was fearful of being
unable to pass, the-~h it did look un-
reasonable to expect worse Ion some
had gone over.
We passed through Washington about
half hour before sunset with the single
tree of my one-horse wagon so nearly
pulled in too as to neccSsitate a new one,
which ordered made, and expect to go
back for, as | wish to drive beyond town
to some convenient place near a farm
house, for my lady and the little boy
must have room, though the others can
camp--in fact, rather like it. This we
find at Capt. j. T. Wingfield's, two miles
beyond Washington from Anderson, and
sigh of relief escape us all as We drive
up and are told VIC will be accommo-
dated. The wagons are driven under
some large oaks in Capt W.'s yard about
dark. My lady is helped out and asked
into the house the boys unhitch the
teams and prepare for camp, while ride
back to w. with my old siuglctrce and
irons, that there may be no more delay
in getting oifin the morning than neces-
sary. regret its being too late, aud we
too much hurried on account of our ac-
cidcnt, to see more than passing glance
of Washington. had been there before
on 4 visit, (bcfore the war; and had sew
eral acquaintance, whom l should like
to see-among them DR.. Andrews, who,
it will be remembered, was stationed
awhile at Anderson Court House, during
the war, on the examining board of
physicians. But it will be impossible to |
do so, as our stages are necessarily short |
and time too limited.
This morning, 10Th, we are delayed in
making start until eleven o'clock, hence |
make only about thirteen miles to-day,
over roads more or less bad. l should |
not forget to mention the kindness of
Capt. and Mrs. j. T. Wingfcld, at whose
house we stopped last night, and who
were exceedingly kind to my lady and
us all, giving us comfortable room with
two beds and other conveniences, reiils-
ing auy remuneration therefor. and ex-
pressing pleasure in being able to afford
us accommodation. These attentions,
Mr.. Editor, to a traveller and a stranger
is true hospitality, and WAS by me highly
appreciated.
We stop tonight at Mr.. Moore's, Il |
forgot to get his first name,l about two
miles beyond Little River, on which Mr..
Moore has merchant mills and saw mills.
The character Of the country through
this section Of Georgia is considerably
broken but productive, which I judge
principally from the stubble on the land,
as it is all cleared up into farms along
the roads, and no timber growth to judge
from.
Mr.. Moore and family, like all Geor-
gians with whom we have come in con-
tact, were very kind to us, the latter as
sisting my lady in cooking our rations
and showing other little attentions that
were much appreciated.
We start this morning, the Goth, for
Warrcnton, and drive about three miles
beyond, to Mr.. Culpcppcr's, without ac-
cidcnt. Here we are offered our choice
of q room in the house or a nice. clcanly,
secured, vacant cabin in the lot with
chimney-wood and pine convenient
and we take the latter. Mr.. Culpcpper
is paralytic, and, though not bcd-rid-
den, both his physical and mental con-
diton give evidence of the inroads of his
disease. Mrs. c. and daughter come out
and sit with lis until bed time tonight,
and this morning, the Dist, bring us out
some nice fried ham and biscuit and light
bread to add to our lunch. This is very
kind, and l should not forget to add that
in nearly every case there kindncsscs are
afforded lis without charge. True, | al
ways offer to pay for them, but very sell
dom will anything be received.
Leaving you for the present, Mr.. Eli
tor, l will offer as an apology for the
dullncss of my letters that | had little
in coming on Of observing
the country. 1t was Il chill and bleak
season of the year, nearly every ono
housed, and though not great deal of
rain on us, very little sunshine, and
put down in my note book only such lit
lie incidents rs occurred to It's, that those
might know what to expect en- ro"ie who
are induced to follow. Hope they may
he little more interesting as | advance.
More anon. &. ii. :.
Kate Southern is gratiiicd. Having
heard her keepers yliIied, she writes as
follows to the Savannah Nt~s: Being a
might expect the cold embrace
cf rattling chains, striped clothes, hard
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