The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-01-23
INTERVIEW WITH GOV. HAMPTON.
Hampton's views ON Public AGAir..
From The Columbia Reqister.

Accompanied by an old and long tried
Efiend OF the Governors, we drove out to
kis Excellency's residence in the Sand
1aills, some mile and half from the
Epurt house. II was a bright, beautiful
ssay, and never Wednesday smiled back
3fith brighter and gladder heart than
spat which found us on our way to con-
suit with Carolina's great leader, who,
without seeking it, seems unconsciously
20 have climbed into the position of the
great leader of this wide Southern land
Brave, frank and steady, yet careful, pa-
sient, poised. If he is not a great man,
ne has the singular faculty of being ali
ghat great man ought to be, without
she first appearance of effort in that di-
fection. lie leads because .len instinc-
lively vouchsafe him leadership, as much
N their own interests AZ in his own
S1odestly-worn right. True us the truest
20 his personal friends, he is yet a thor
9ughly unselfish man. so far as lie him
self is concerned. These were the re-
Elections which naturally RECALLED Ii. as
pur trusty bay, nothing loath, turned off
she sand from his heels for the hospitablc
portal of the Governors humble little
nome amongst the 'dack jacks"
THE HOMESTEAD
s. AS we drove up TO the quaint little
prick cottage, with three rooms on row,
And q projecting frame entrance, we were
much impressed by the primitive, simple.
inexpensive air Of nil the surroundings.
II an oldfashioned log hut in brick can
pc imagined, we have the mansion to n
dot
b AS we drove up to the door we drove
yound dismal effort ut an old fashioned
circle in front, bordered by family
developed hedge struggling for life in the
Chin sandy soil. In this ';circle" of fair
dimensions single stunted magnolia WAS
ahimmering its dark green leaves in the
bright January sunlight, and it reminded
sls of the colored brothers. recommenda-
zion of his pig-"ee little hut ee ole."
We'll, we circled round and up to the
Governors door.
"A FORMER MILLIONAIRE IN HIS BLA OK
JACK HOME.
. A. we did so, colored servant of the
genuine tint, who had evidently not at
tempted a change Of skin, approached
US politely, md quietly receiving our
names retired TO the Governors room for
ssis;ractions. lie soon returned, and
taking our horse he invited lis into the
middle room-a plain, very plain, but
comfortably furnished room-surrounded
on all sides with fair remnant Of the
Governors ante 6eiium library. There
shey Teposed on the shelves-the we'll
8elected handsomely bound tones of the
best authors in the language. Over the
mantle leant richly framed painting
the last, perchance, of a once priced
gallery, as the great McGuiiie quoted in
. memorable speech, and the great Swe-
dish songstress has oftentimes SO sweety
"like the last rose of sum
TeT, left blooming alone" We were not
left to our own reflections long, for soon
the door 20 the Governors chamber open
ed and we were kindly invited in.
THE MAN HIMSELF.
We found the old hero in bed, but
every inch man again. He received
us with quiet yet frank warmth, pecu.
liarly his own manner. The Governor,
like all his near of kin, is an unmistaka.
bly, modest man, and reticence which
amounts to something Of hauteur in the
eye of stranger Mt first glance is soon
recognized, by one familiar with society
as the natural coyness of truly modest
nature. The gentleman accompanying
US cor yratulated the Governor on his
atalwaf. appearance, Notwithstanding his
wreste with the gri;n-visaged Mors, at
the same time taking occasion to excuse
himself for not calling before, saying
frankly, Il thought, Governor, unless /
came to nurse you, played the part of
true friendship in staying away" "Ah,
well" said the Governor, II was always
glad to see my old friends. I sent you
several messages to come and see me.
You would not have disturbed me at all.
Yet, | recognize and appreciate your
kind Intentions, and am only glad YOU
have broken all restraint and come to zee
me this morning" 1t was then remark
ed, "Why, Governor, your face does not
chow your recent illness at all, either as
to its fullness or the cheerful yet cumpo-
sed expression of your countcnance. Oh,
we'll have you out before long, as much
O man as ever"
The Governor smilingly shook his
head, and with a reflective shade passing
scross his broad, open face, replied:
Perhaps not, my friend" "Oh, yes"
wts the quick, genial response Of friend
ship. "All you want is some lseRshore
air, the fresh oysters and fish, some of
The good wine of your numerous friends
on the coast, and Richard will be himself
again."
Governor-"Yes, it will do me much
good."
GOES TO CHARLESTON ON THE 22D OF
FEBRUARY.
"They have invited me to the celebra-
tiOn of the 22d in Charleston, and have
made up my mind to meet my old friends
there, and hope to receive much benefit
from it,"
Correspondent-"How is your appetite
now, Governor
..Not good at ALL" said the Governor,
pushing himself up in his bed. at
could not be expected otherwise. Here
4 have been for ten long weeks suffering
Ior wearily waiting for recovery on this
bed, and only in the last few days have
I! hid ;iie power to charge ny position.
Hence one of my usually active habits
must feel sadly the want of exercise. |
Iam suffering consequently from indiges-
lion."
Correspondent-"You take the fresh
air sometimes ?"
ooh, yes. Every fair day now I am
Folled out on the porch and enjoy the
'tresh air very much.
4 THE AMpuTATED LIMB.
S ccomphying friend-"Do you suffer
much pain from your limb now?"
Governor-"Oh, life, yes Sometimes
i suffer very much. suffer, strange to
BAY in my foot. My toes seem 80 cold. and
lny foot at times is 80 painful. Then
again il itches me beyond endurance, and
.Rhcn half awake l find myself stretch
ing my hand TO scratch it, but to find its
presence. a. mere delnsion. Yet am
,dnng very. we'll and feel myself OH the
:mrrd."A l.-t