Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-06-05
LETTER FROM SCRIVEN COUNTY.
Fine Crop ProspecIs-Sousbern FAR
mers on Hhe Path 40 True EndePeB.
6ence-The IN FeIc,'' LaVV-NeW
Enterprises IN ScriVeR-POIIsical-
Ebe Candidacy OF Hon. a. III.
Stephens

SCARBoRo, June 8 3--Editor Morning Netos:
We have perused with unusual interest the
many glowing accounts of the crop prospect
from various portions of the State, and it is
with pride that we assert that not one of them
exceed the expectations Of the farmers in our
county. The recent oat croc just gathered,
surpasses any previous harvest in the memory
OF our Oldest citizens, and this fact
alone we, think if no other could
be given, is an unquestionable
evidence of our having taken a step in the
right direction, since the high prices we are
continually paying for Western grain and hay
is thus avoided. Our people are adopting that
grandest Of all mottos: Economy is wealth >
This is exemplifed by the waving fields of
green corn gently bending to the summer
breezes, that greets the eye Of the passer-by.
These lands have been planted in cotton for
fourteen and fifteen conSecutive years,
and it is with pride we note this change
We have always advocated the produc-
ton of our own supplies, and it fills our heart
with indeScrib9 9ble Joy to realize that plant
ers are at last being aroused from the danger
Gus lethargy in which they have lain dormant
for so many years. The growth of the young
crops has been somewhat impaired, oV ing to
the extreme latenfs fss of the spring, but the re-
cent refreshing rains and sunny days have i'm
parted new vigor into their tender shoots, and
the outlook is certainly encouraging. The
small crous of potatoes and sugar cane are in
fine condition, and give flattering prospect
of an abundant weld. Our wives are happy
over the fine garden prospects and the yards
filed vii h chickens.
The no fence law is now a thing of the past
Our good farmers surpassed the advocates of
this obnoxious law in such overwhelming
numbers that they wisely concluded that dis
cretion is the better part Of valor," and the
question has hpAn voted
We noticed, however, in a local journal re-
Gently that debating society in our county,
after ablg discussing the question, both pro
and con, rendered an i'm artiat decision in
the affirmative. This must have had its effect,
as notice in q more recent issue of the
paper that the style of the society has been
changed into a mock court"
Various enterprises have been started in our
community, some of which are being re pidlY
pushed forward to completion. Most n table
among these is the steam saw mill of Messrs.
firm has established their mill in BTlloch
county, and at present is engaged in building
a mammoth tram road across the Ogeechee
river, which will be so constructed that
vehicles, such as wagons, buggies and carts,
can use the bridge The road will terminate
at Rocky Ford, at which point the firm has
built a commodious storehOuse. The CONNER.
cfal advantages OF this place will no doubt be
greatly enhanced. as oneof the finest forests of
yellow pine lumber in our State will then be
brought near to market
Inc pOillCdl season IS IdSb TOiilQR around.
and candidates are already buckling on their
armor. Elections will soon take place to fill
several positions of trust, one of the most i'm
portant being that of State Senator from the
Seventeenth Senatorial district. Scriven, if we
mistake not is entitled to the next choice, and
we do hope that our voters will not disregard
that discretion that has always ben such a
striking characteristic of our actions. We
making it we feel that it will
not only be respected and indorsed all over
our county. but throughout the entire dis
trlct. He is Christian gentleman, OF pure
and spotless character He does not seek
Office. Has always been a staunch friend to The
poor man and the taxpayer 1t is hardly
necessary for us to say that this good citizen
is no other than Judge Wensly Hobby, of
Sylvania. who, if nominated, will lead to de-
cisive victory.
gloom has overspread our county for some
time past, occasioned by the illness of our
Congressional Representative Col George R.
Black. at Washington, but it is being gradually
lifted by the encouraging news we are almost
daily receiving of his ultimate recovery. 1t
would seem that the Great Ruler of the Uni
verse W II answer the prayers of his many
friends, which, mingled with the simple supli "a
tions of even the little Sunday school children,
ascend to His throne in Christian purity be-
seechiug that he may be restored to his admir-
ing constituents. Our State can i'll afford to
loose the valuable services of this prominent
statesman, whose political career is unsullied
and is embellished with the Jeffersonian stamp
Our citizens and people in general through
out this section are highly eiated over the
prospect Of securing for our next Governor
the great veteran commonor, Hon. A. II.
Stephens. We also note with pleasure that
our fireside companion, the MORNING NEWS
indorses his candidacy, and while it pains us
to observe the bitterness with which some of
our country editors denouDce him, yet we con-
sole ourselves with the reflection that his life
has been devoted to overcoming obstacles, and
how successful he has been we all know.
We have recently Travelled over nearly the
entire county. and, If what the people say can
be adopted a criterion, their greatest de-
light would be to take the gubernatorial
wreath, and with it adorn the brow of that
sagacious statesman, THE Sage of Liberty
Hail."
But we have said enough, and now close. but
before closing we pause to reflect and thai
reflection is, our people are rejoiced at the
prospect of our triumphant victory with
Stephens as our armor bearer
EPHRAIM SMALL.