Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-17
LETTER FROM EAST FLORIDA.
A Garden Spot Of Earth The
Thriving Home OF Thrifty People.

JoELLA. ALAcHUA COUNTY, FLA, September
12-EditOr Morning Nel0s: Long may you live
to teach men to think, women TO act, and all to
progress. Having been unsettled for some
time, my business requiring a change Of base
occasionally, have been privileged to see con-
siderable Of the east and form some desirable
acquaintances, but it is not of the whole State
I wish to speak There is little nook in the
southwest corner of Columbis consider the
Eden OF the East, the oasis of the Sahara, the
promised land OF Israel. In radius Of five
miles square, having Eliam Church, Of the
Baptist faith and order, for ITS centre, is that
highly favored spot. This is a highly pro-
ductive section, with a clay subs0il, producing
cereals OF all kinds in great abundance. yield
Of IS bushels Of corn per acre is not uncommon,
and it is unsurpassed ir the yield and staple OF
sea island cotton. The citizens are OF a high
toned, educated class, industrious, prosperous,
happy and cOntented. South Carolina is well
represented in this belt; is the home of the
thorough bred gentleman-Thomas Getzen,
one OF their chosen representatives to the
Legislature; the ingenious Joseph Terry, who,
by his inventive genius, has produced q culu-
VatOr that Is revOlutionizing the farming inter-
est of the East aud wherever introduced, by its
light draft and labor saving; land it is here
well to state that he. Joseph Terry, is the
active and energetic agent at Columbia county
to collect samples OF produce OF the natural
growth. Of mineral deposits, and Of objects of
curiosity, 10 forward 10 the Atlanta Cotton
Exposition, that will further the interest of
this already prosperous and progressive
county,
While there are many others of this little To-
cality of whom should like to speak, l shall
fOrbear save that aifable and hOspitable gen
tIeman. Mr.. George Ellis. who is the peer Of
any man, and whose political aspect is bright
for the future.
They have a fine school in their midst Of over
thirty scholars, not limited TO the few months
given them free by the county, but a standing
school the year round, supported and upheld
by the patrons
They have Just remOdeled their church Eliam,
which is an elegant framed structure, credit
able TO any country, and their talented and
gifted pulpit orator. the Rev Geo. 7. Leitner,
who sheds divine influence over his assocla-
ton, and whose zeal IN the Masters cause IS
unsurpassed. has just closed an awakening
meeting there, the influence OF which Is felt
throughout the land
The rain falls alike on the Just and the unjust,
consequently they have suffered with long
continuous drought and are still very dry.
"rhe Lord chasteneth those whom He
But. as a whole. they are not in debt, and are
able TO stand such things. as liens and mort
cages are not known in their business
They have good store. grist and saw mill
and steam gins carried on by the indefstigAble
JnO. Mckinney, who keeps and furnishes every
thing needed.
This little neighborhoOd is eighteen miles
transportation By rail, four miles from Fort
White, the head OF navigation on the Santa Fe
river where they have weekly steamer
Above all this is a healthy locality, and the
motto Is. come in our midst, and we will make
thee glad JoELLA,