Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-09
THE SUNNY SOUTH.

A New Haven Party on Their Way to the Land of Flowers by Steamer- Sight Seeing on the Ocean-Beautt- full Weather the EPtire Trip-The Arrival at Florida
 The many friends of Coroner Mix and | party, who recently left for trip to the ! south, will be pleased to learn of their l safe arrival there, and the following letters from the coroner to his father explain | their trip on the ocean and tell of their arrival at Rock Ledge, as well as the sights at MT. Blakeslee's southern home: ON BOARD C1rY OF BIRMINGHAM,
 12 O'CLOCK, JAN. 2S, 1891
 We are now about opposite the South Carolina coast, steaming along at the rate of twelve miles an hour, and expect to see Savannah some time during the night. So far we have had perfect weather and the ocean has most of the time been as calm and peaceful as mill pond. Last night and the night before the nights were cloudless, and with full moon and SKY full of stars they were lovely nights. But one of our entire party (Mrs. Chat6eld be- ing that one) has been sick, and we have ali eaten our four meals day and slept splendidly, Last night at about 8 o'clock we passed Cape Hatteras and saw the lighthouse fourteen miles away. We have not seen land since we left New York, but our trip so far has been very nice and quite an event in my life. Yesterday morning we saw whale, and porpoises are seen constantly. Yes terday I assisted the purser (his assistant being sick) in making out his accounts, and made the acquaintance of the captain. He | is fine gentleman. Our nights are spent | in his beautiful stateroom smoking and | swapping stories. The entire party are treated to the best the ship affords. I have just been called to see school of porpoises which are having 8 race with the ship; there are about twenty racing ahead of the bow of the ship and we can look right down upon them. It is a novel sight. This morning we had race be- | Chatfeld around the ship (she is 8 large one and long way around), also potato race, | etc. There seems to be something new each hour. This afternoon we are going to fish for sea gulls. The trip has been so fine with perfect weather, that many times I have wished you were with us. We have been on deck to-day without overcoats and were not uncomfortable. Last evening we passed sister ship of this line, ''The Kansas City," and each signalled the other as they passed. shall mail this letter as l BULL dS l dII1VO du onf oAhol13 4louA "1I1Su place we expect to take a train Thursday morning, arriving at Jacksonville in the afternoon and, stopping there over night reach our destination Friday.
 THE ARRIVAL AT ROCK LEDGE.
 ROCK LEDGE, Feb. 2.-We arrived hert Saturday morning all well and are now settled down. We are at MT. Blakeslee, cottage and wish you could see his grove The trees are literally grooming with fruit more than he can sell and the ground il covered also. The country is very wilt here and game is plentiful. Deer, wilt turkeys, coons, possums and ducks ar constantly being shot, We set 8 trap yes terday and caught possum and to-day VI went out and shot seven wild pigeons in } short time The river is in front of ou
 house and is full of fish, which are con stantly jumping out of the water, and VI set nets and catch some each day. In tn . rear you would think you were in Soul African jungle; wild cats come around tn . house every night. I send to-day box o oranges for you to see what nice fruit W have here. We wish you were here to en joy the fine fishing and hunting. Ther are a great many New Haven people her and all seem to enjoy themselves. clos now as the mail boat is in sight.
 Your affectionate son,
 ELI MIX