The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-01-23
INTERVIEW WITH GOV. HAMPTON.
Hanipton's Views on Public Affairs.
From the Columbia Register.

friend of the Governors, we drove out to
his Excellency's residence in the Sand
Hills, some mile and half from the
court house. 1t was bright, beautiful
day, and never Wednesday smiled back
with brighter and gladder heart than
that which found US on our way to con-
suit with Carolina's great leader, who,
without seeking it, seems unconsciously
to have climbed into the position of the
great leader of this wide Southern land.
Brave, frank and steady, yet careful, pa
tient, poised. If he is not great man,
he has the singular faculty of being all
that great man ought to be, without
the first appearance of effort in that di-
rection. He leads because men instinc-
lively youchsafe him leadership, as much
in their own interests as in his own
modestly-worn right. True as the truest
to his personal friends, he is yet thor
oughly unselfish man. so far as he him
self is concerned. These were the re-
fections which naturally regaled US IS
our trusty bay, nothing loath, turned off
the sand from his heels for the hospitable
portal of the Governors humble little
home amongst the '2Jack;jacks."
THE HOMESTEAD.
AS We drove up TO the quaint little
brick cottage, with three rooms on row,
and aprojecting frame entrance, we were
much impressed by the primitive, simple,
inexpensive air of MI the surroundings.
IF an old-fashioned log hut in brick can
be imagined, We have the mansion to a
dot. -
As we drove up to the door, We drove
round dismal effort at an old-fashioned
circle in front, bordered by family
developed hedge struggling for life in the
thin sandy soil. In this "circle" of fair
dimensions single s.unted magnolia was
shimmering its dark green leaves in the
bright January sunlight, and it reminded
us of the colored brothers recommends
ton of his pig-"ee little but ee OLE"
Well, we circIed round and up to the
Governors door.
A FORMER MILLIONAIRE IN HIS BLACK
JACK HOME.
As we did so, colored servant of the
genuine tint, who had evidently not at
tempted change of skin, approached
us politely, and quietly receiving our
names retired to the Governors room for
instructions. He sooI returned, and
taking our horse he invited us into the
middle room-a plain, very plain, but
comfortably furnished room-surrounded
on all sides with fair remnant of the
Governors cnte belium library. There
they reposed on the shelves-the we'll
selected handsomely bound tones Of the
best authors in the language. Over the
mantle leant richly framed painting.
the last, perchance, of once priced
gallery, Is the great McDufie quoted in
. memorable speech, and the great Swe-
dish songstress has oftentimes so sweetly
resuscitated, "like the last rose of sum-
mer, left blooming alone." We were not
left to our own reflections long, for soon
the door to 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 egaiu. He received
uswith aauiet yet frank warmthy pecu-
liarly his own manner. The Governor,
like all his near of kin, is an unuistaka-
bly, modest man, and a reticence which
amounts to something of hauteur in the
eye of stranger at first glance is soon
recognizedsby one familiar with society
as the natural coyness of a truly modest
nature. The gentleman accompanying
US congratulated the Governor on his
stalwaEt appearance, Notwithstanding his
xrestle with the grim-yisaged Mors, at
the same time taking occasion to excuse
himself for not calling before, saying
frankly, 81 thought, Governor, unless |
came to. nurse you, l played the part of
true friendship in staying away" "Ab,
Hell,"' said the Governor, II was always
glad to see5my old friends. sent you
several messages to come and see me.
You would not. have disturbed me at all.
Yet, i 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
show your recent illness at all, either as
to its fullness or the cheerful yet compo-
sed expression of your countenance. Oh,
xe'll have you out before long, as much
man as ever"
The Governor smilingly shook his
head, and with reflective shade passing
scross his broad, open face, replied !:
perhaps not, my friend" "Oh, yes"
vas the quick, genial response of friend
ship. "All. you want is some seashore
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?"
mot good at all" said the Governor,
pushing himself up in his bed. at
could not be expected otherwise. Here
have been for ten long weeks suffering
or YEARLY waiting for recovery on this
bed, and only in the last few days have
had the power to change my position.
Hence one of my usually active habits
must feel sadly the want of exercise. l
am suffering consequently from indiges-
lion."
Correspondent-"You take the fresh
sir sometimes ?" @
"Oh, yes. Every fair day now 1 am
rolled out on the porch and enjoy the
fresh air very much.
THE AMPUTATED LIMB.
Accompanying friend-"Do you suffer
much pain from your limb now?"
Governor-"Oh, life, yes Sometimes
/ suffer very much. suffer, strange to
say in my foot. My toes seem so cold and
my foot at times is so painful. Then
again it itches me beyond endurance, and
when half awake 1 find myself stretch
ing my hand to scratch it, but to find its
presence. a. mere delnsion. Ye. l am
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