Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22


Mr.. George Collier and his honored faith
er expressed their appreciation Of the com
pliment paid in very fine style, and the
hope that this would not be the last time
the Greens would honor their house with a
visit.
Before departing. the boys "took inn
the beautiful Towcliga Falls, which are
about eight miles from the Indian Spring.
The ride was a delightful one, and the scenery
of the country through which we passed
was very picturesque. The falls are grand
sight and border on the sublime in nature.
l will not attempt to describe them, as |
cannot spare the time, nor are my powers
of description adequate to the task. MerTi-
ment ran high in the party on our drive
homewsrd, and several little incidents Oc-
cured which caused a general uprOar. At
the risk of being tiresOme, | will relate one
OF them to you. The "Colonel' with his ac-
customed politeness, and keeping up with
the style of the place, saluted every one he
met on the road. After leaving the falls we
met "shoeless" country lady, to whom the
Colonel ''doffed his hat with courtly ges-
ture - She did not acknowledge the salute,
but motioned US to halt, and we did so. She
walked up to our vehicle, and addressing
the Colonel" said "LoOk a here, you
needn't be starin' those ugly eyes OF yours
at me, bekase I'm BAREFOOT" The Colonel
replied not, but blushe and ordered the
driver to "git up there" Salutes were not
in order with him for the remainder of the
journey. We reached the hotel in time for
dinner, and assure you the long aud pleas
ant ride gave us . sharp appetite, which was
appessed by the usual good and substantial
dinner given at the Collier House. The
squad departed about 3 p. m, and the re-
manning fOur-the "COlOnel," Sergeant d
the Little Corporal and your correspondent
felt little lonesome, and one OF us was
heard singing ''I'll go back to my old love
again." Sergeant d leaves for Savannah
in day or two. The remaining "trio" will
run down to Macon tomorrow, where we
will spend q few days with some friends,
preparatory to returning home.
This seems to be great resort for poll
tieians and office seekers. Since our stay
here we have met number, and among
them were General Phil. Cook and his oppo-
nent for Congress, Judge Crisp, Colonies
John G. Nichols and Clifford Anderson.
Speaking of ofIice-seekers, am reminded
of a witty remark one OF our Georgia farm
ers made the other day while Major" Luke
Carson was ''setting them up for the boys"
"That Teller must be runnin' for an office,
bekase he's tretin everybody"
Adiutant General John B Baird, who is
so well and favorablY known among the
military of Savannah, spent few days with
us.
The Postmaster has Just notified me that
the mail will close in very few minutes, so
l must be brief.
Our visit has been replete with pleasures
of various kinds. For those who were not
inclined to play "gallants" or indulge in
the amusements which the ball room afford
ed, there were other means Of passing the
time pleasantly, such as billiards, pool, ten
pins, carriage riding, oshkosh" etc.
We leave the spring tomorrow with feel
ings of profound regret, as we have become
attached to the place and "s0me" or the
people, visitors and residents. The excur-
sion will ever be remembered as one OF the
pleasantest in the annals OF the Greens,
and will be held as
One bright memory; others may pass
Back into the shadows forever;
But it. far and fair, bright and true to the last,
AL