The New York herald., 1845-04-13
Columbia, 8. Q.
Corr espondence Of the Herald I

COLUMBIA, 8. c., March 20, lS45.
Spofls for South Carolnians Their high toned cha
racer-1rade, Religion, Literature Cotton Fac
toyaes-BGnks, etc. etc.
Now that the "rage OF battles ended" presume
acosmopolitan view ofthese d,ggins(the head quar-
ters OF the chivary of the South) may be interest
ing to the nufiers of the old Bay State, as we'll
as to that section Of the cohorts of Mr.. Polk,
which is called the Young Democracy. You ap-
pear to think that the Presidents chief difficulty
will be with the Office seekers, bat out here the
opinion seems to be that when Massachusetts, and
Vermont walk out Of the Union, WI. can hoist sail
too. and running up the broad flag Of Ffee Trade"
put old Carolina on her legs again. So that, what
with these things on two sides OF him, and Mexico
on the ohert the Tennessee nag will have his hands
full of something else besides office seekers From
this State, at all events, Mr.. Polk will not be
troubled about appointments to office any more
than his predecessors were, for there is too much
high toned hcnor and integrity in our people TO
pander either TO wealth or power A glance at the
blue book will satisfy YOU that South Carolinians,
(with the exception otthose in the army and navy)
are mighty scarce" in the list Of those who fatten
on the spoils May it be ever thus!
This town Is place OF considerable business
during the cotton season, but when that is over,
II Is as dull as one OF Hales long editorial sermons
about the missionary cause. A large portion of
the trade is in the hands OF the Israelites who con-
template erecting synagogue soon, which might
be easily fixed by altering the theatre, an oStre
affair that don't take, owing to the religious and
temperate feelings OF the people As the
building belongs to wealthy member of
the. sect, and is situated next to the Ca
tholic Church, it would seem proper
thing to have the matter considered. Nearly all
the different denominations OF Christians have
places Of o.shp, but the Methodists predominate.
The Presbyterians have valuable ally in the Rev.
Theology in the South Carolina College. The Ro-
man Catholic congregation consists principally of
the sons Of Green Eriu, and Ia belle France. Their
Pastor, Rev Mr. .Qugley, is forcible speaker.
told that there are nearly 200 students. which is
'not so bad" One of the professors, Mr.. Ellet, is
best known to your readers as the husband of a
celebrated literary lady. whose translations from
the German, Italian ana French languages have ap-
peared IN the magazines, ans won her high posi-
tion among the literati Lieber, author Of the En-
cyclopGda Americana. is also professor, but has
been tor some time absent in Europe, much to the
dissatisfaction Of the faculty.
There are several fine Hotels--the United States,
Blacks, Caldwell's, Edgar's, and the Farmers"
The fare at the latter have found first rate, and
the charge is only fifty cents day! Think ofthat,
ye Workers! Fresh milk three times day. shad,
wild ducks, turkics, pigeons and venison ad infni-
tum BY the way, since the late cold SPELL millions
of wild pigeons have bivouacked in our vicinity,
but they generally fly too high to be reached by
found your paper at all the principal places on my
route, and It greeted me here in reading-room,
which has been fitted up with much care and taste
by Messrs. Weir d Slider, on the main street. Ad-
joining it is a library. and a stranger can enjoy a
very agreeable lounge on an introduction 10 the
proprietors, who are very worthy, enterprising
young men and deserve the encouragement oftner
fellow citizens.
Cetton'is down, down, down, and this country is
fast draining Texasward, where it is said the arti.
Gle can be raised Tor 3 cents, and money made at
it! Double that won't pay tor "fotchipg" il here,
and hence many are turning their attention TO to-
bacco, manufactures, &c. Within two miles of
Columbia, on the Saluda, there is a fine cotton
factory, built OF native stone, and told that il
has paid at the rate of is per cent on the capital
tor the last year. Others growing up in adloin-
ing DISTRICTS and in the northern part Of the State
the mining business and manufacture of iron bids
fair to prosper. The people can live very well
within themselves, if they only put their shoulders
TO the wheel; and It is gratifying to know notwith
standing their past extravagance, they likely
keep right side M for the future.
We have branch of the State Bank here, and
also the Commercial Bank, which are fully suffi-
cient for the wants Of the community Exchange
cent premium during the season. Groceries and
dry goods command fair prices, but there is always
asgood supply. Cotton, extremes, "A 81, and tols.
raby firm. II IS sent by railroads and boats to
Charles,on--ireight 75 cents per bale.
Talking of railroads, the charges for passengers
are enormous. You leave here at 6 A. M,
and reach Charleston at 2 p. M, distance OF
one hundred and twenty miles, for which YOU
pay $6, so, nearly dollar an hour
You arc, OF course, aware that Columbia is the
residence of Col. w. G. Preston, Wade HAMPTON
and other sbig bugs" The Governor, Mr.. Aiken.
lives in Charleston. may before procee ding IN
route, give you descriptions of the State House,
Lunatic Asylum, Arsenal, NC.
Your old amigo, JHo JONES,
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