Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-06
OUR DARIEN LETTER.
COnsiderabIe Sickness-Rappy Rice
PlanterE-A Fine VineYard-POlIGI-
cal Gossip. Etc. EGc.

DARIEN, September 4.-Edator Morning
Nea0S This has been rather an unhealthy
year for Darlen. The days being warm and
the nights very cool, has caused great deal
OF sickness heresbouts. Several deaths have
occurred, but only one can be attributed to
Darien, as the others were persons who
came to the city and were sick before COM
ing here
The rice planters on the river are happy,
having made good crops, and the price being
exceedingly fair. Mr.. James Walker and
Captain A. s. Barnwell have shipped over
two thousand bushels to your city already
this season. Mr.. Walkers crop is pro-
nounced by competent judges as some
the best rice they have ever seen. Darien
not having railroad, if it was not for he :
timber trade and the rice planting, it is hard
to tell what her people would do.
1 had the pleasure of visiting the grape
vineyard OF Mr.. w. Robert Gignil-
are larger than usual, and he will
gather plentiful crop; besides, he has al
ready commenced making his wine, which
took the premium at the Brunswick Fair
couple OF years ago. He has one of the
largest vineyards in this section, and is al
ways glad to see his numerous friends at
his residence, five and one-half miles from
the city.
1t is thought that a we'll known citizen Of
st. MarY's, Ga, will sell out there and re-
move to this place, where he will carry on
the timber business both in the city and on
the Ridge, the latter place offering good in
ducements to those wishing to erect saw
mills. In fact, 1t is expected that it will out
thrive Darien in a few years. Everyone will
extend welcome hand to those coming in
our midst for the purpose of building and
starting business.
Most of our timber merchants, after doing
an excellent business, have closed for the
season, some going away for the dull
months, while others are stopping on the
Ridge.
Our little town was recently visited by
one of the most popular bellies of the "For-
est City," who made many friends during
her short stay. 1t Is hoped that ere long
she will pay US another visit. She departed
for her home on Wednesday last without
learning to make scooter SOUP" as did one
of the bellies who paid Darien a visit dur
ing the spring. 1t is pleasure to see them,
and our young men go wild over a new
face, while our people here are noted for
their sociabillty.
Politics among the Republicans and In
dependents are at high pitch. Old man
Tunis Campbell is doing all the work posi-
BILE for the latter, while Flipper and other
prominent men refuse to support the candi-
date of the Independents, and are working
for the success of The former. Snelson, the
Republican candidate from this district for
the Senate, spoke to the colored people on
Saturday. He is certainly an educated
negro, and should be looked upon as
leader of his race. Flipper told him while
speaking that II old Campbell was to tell
the colored people here that 49,. Paul
would preach here tomorrow Sunday
that they would believe him"-at least,
most of them would.
The Independents few as they are) are
trying to get the Republican committee to
furnish them money for the campaign.
That would indeed be q smart trick, when
the chances are so favorably against them.
The best element of the colored people here
will not vote for the Independents, Gartrell
being an exception.
Several of the delegates leave to-day to
attend the Congressional Convention of the
Democratic party In your city. 1t is said
that they will first vote for Black If there is
chance for his nomination.; and IL not.
Colonel Lester will be their man. Colonel
Blacks letter made him many friends in
this section.
Neither party has, as yet, nominated a
man for the Legislature. DER.