The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-06-15

usually handsome man. He has a face
Of classic beauty. Next March he
takes his seat in the Senate. Little
Joe Wheeler" of Alabama was un OBJ
jcct Of interest to me, as l had a vivid
reccollection Of "Wheeler's Cavalry"
during tho war. 'Little Joe" is not by
my means pretty. Mr.. Reagan Of
Texas, who was Post Master General Of
the C%onfednracy, is distinguished MEM
Der and n very young looking man for
his years. Governor Curtin Of Penn
sylvania, il one Of the oldest locking
men in the House. Mr.. Blount Of
Georgia is considered to be one of most
useful and industrious members. Mr..
Springer Of Illinois occupied the chair
and presided we'll. Mr.. HOLMAN the
great objcctor'' looks as if he were cut
out Tor the business.
But the man who impressed me more
than any person | saw was Samuel j.
Randall of Pennsylvania. He is a tall
man with STOPPING shoulders. but i'm
posing presence. His face is clean
Shaven md is handsome. The massive
mould Of his jaws gives an air Of
strength aud tirmncss to his face. His
splendid head and brow bctokcn the in
tcllect that makes him q marked figure
in national affairs.
Our W delegation were present,
watckful and careful Of our interest.
They I'LL stand well in Congress. We
met Mr.. Ecmphill and Col. Perry and
ar" indebted to them for many acts Of
kindness; and attention. We are like
wise indebted to our friend JAS. Il. Ram
dali, whose letters to the Augusta
CHf""iclc have helped to- make that pa
per so deeply interesting, not only to
Gcorsians hut to C%arolinianS. Mr. RAN
dali Is n Keen and close observer, cncr-
setic and popular, and most graceful and
polished in his style and diction. lie
kindly played c%iccr0Uc for us. and
showed us the attractions. not alone Of
the Capitol building, but Of the city.
seized the opportunity to see a pam
Drama Of the second battle of Manassas
similar to that Of Gettysburg, which l
described in Boston. | had heard Gem
MCGOWAN and Judge Cothran discuss
and describe this noted battle so fully
and clearly and had read SO much Of it,
that | was particularly anxious to see
this representation Of it. 1t was Won
derfully vivid and realistic. could al
most locate the ravine in which Gem
erAl Mc(iowun and Colonel Cotl,run Law
wounded, while that terrible fight was
going or at the railroad ~embankment,
and Stephen ID. Lees artillery played
such havoc width the charging hosts of
blue coats. TO ono who was engaged
in the battle this scene Of it would be
soul stirring. At this distance of time
from the occurrence there was a sor-
rowful thought connected with the
event.
/ felt, to-day when I called for corn
bread and got an OLE fashioned "dods-
err that l was getting homeward. At
the North corn bread, such rs we have,
is unknown, and | looked upon the
corn ponc" they brought me here ut
the Metropolitan us upon the face Of IL
friend. And as we friends ca some
times do one another, I fell upon il and
evoured it.
Tonight | leave Washington for CO.
lumbia to pick up my "small fry" whom
we have left there. and thence howe.
So that | shall not write you any more
letters. If have entertained. amused.
or instructed your readers | am happy.
NJ. l.. Il. Jr.
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