The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-06-08

SWlnulels' Inc - NetuHpha lTuullg COlnpany
c lourished here a few years since They issued
u about 100000 in bank bills, took available property
in exchange, then the Cashier, President and Di-
= rectors eloped for parts unknown, leaving their
J banking house in the care of the rats and feas
! A ride in tolerably good stage over road is
miles in length, brings the traveller to Tuscaloosa
the former capital Of the State and the "Athens of
Alabama" This charming city is built upon lofty
bluff of the Black Warrior River, and is composed
of numerous elegant mansions of the elite of the
State. The streets crossed at right angles and
profusely shaded by the live oak tree. The resi-
dence of Senator Bagby is of the most delight
full ones in the South-is surrounded by splendid
gardens and pretty park, and is located at the ter
minus of Grand street us to the old state house
The Mansion House, Globe, Washington Hall, and
Indian Queen, are spacious hotels. The " Universe
ty of Alabama" is located about one half mile from
the city proper. The buildings belonging to this
establishment consist of a Presidents and five Pro-
fessors houses, six large halls for Students Chapel
and Rotunda. The Presidents house is a fine spe-
cimen of architecture; its exterior is ornamcnted
with columns and iron balustrades, and its exterior
graced with varegated Italianmarbe. 1t was built
at the expense of the State and cost 100000. The
Alabama Atheneum," Washington Academy"
and Alabama Institute" are large female schools,
generally numbering 700 students. The city num-
bers five or six beautiful churches and as many
academies. The most polite enlightened and gem
teel society in Alabama is to be found in Tuscaloosa
1t is in fact the most moral and civil city in the
deadly fevers which prevail in this region. The pop
ulation comprises many northeners. Miss W,
formerly of Brandon, VT, an accomplished lady of
superior literary qualifications and great moral
worth, died here not many years ago. The sweet
inspirations of her will never to exist so
long as the Sacred Nine shall be invoked
Tuscaloosa is situated 500 miles from Mobile by
the river and is the terminus of steamboat npviga-
ton; consequently it is the market of the up coun-
try, and ships large quantities of produce. Flat
bottomed boats loaded with coal, which is found in
extensive and nexhaustible beds near the city, are
constantly descending the river, to supply the Mo
bile Now Orleans aud Havana markets.
Greensboro is pretty village, situated in the midst
of the garden of Alabama. 1t is Yankee town."
the larger portion of its population being composed
of northern traders and mechanics. Here, white
oak cheese, oak leaf cigars, and wooden nutmegs,
are manufactured TO order Several pretty church.
es and academies adon the place. A single news
paper heralds forth to the busy world, the quantity,
quality and variety of "Yanlce notions" on sale, as
well as various negroes of all ages and colors, for
hire or purchase"
Forty miles travel in an easterly direction, over
an unfortunately muddy road in an elegant stage
coach with accommodating driver, brings the
jaded traveller to the quiet city of Marion where
an elegant room in well furnished and comfortable
hotel awaits his reception. He will he surprised to
find this place the seat of Howard College," a
hourishing institution and the "Judson Institute"
both under the fostering of the Baptist denom-
nation, as well as the "South Alabama Manual
Labor College," under the charge of the Presbytcr-
ans. Marion is decidedly literary moral religious
and wealthy city. 1t is situated in the very heart of
the cane brake country, and surrounded by the
richest cotton plantations in the world. Its church.
es, academies AMI masonic hall are handsome build
ings, decorated with much care and taste.
Selma is pretty village, situated on the Alabama
river and is the residence of many wealthy planters.
Cahawba, former capital of the State is located on
lofty bluff of the river 30 miles below the latter
place, and is the depot for large quantities of cotton
and corn. A rail road is graded to connect this
steamboat in readiness to carry him to Mobile, but
he will find boat quite different in its construction
from those that ply the waters of Lake Champlain.
A large majority of boats on the Southern waters
are constructed on the high pressure principle and
propelled by double engines. The state rooms are
built upon high deck 80 or 40 feet from the water,
and occupy bolh sides of the cabin, which is divi-
ded into two apartments for the accommodation of
ladies and gentlemen. Above this cabin is the hur-
rcane deck, upon which the pilot-house is located.
A ribbed framework Of strong timbcrs projects
from the boiler deck near the edge of the WATER and
is called the guards Of the boat Upon this frame
work they pile bales of cotton, in tiers, until the
cabin is shut out from the light of the day, and the
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carry 5000 bales of cotton, weighing five hundred
pounds each When under way they resemble huge
arks and the escape of steam makes noise like
the roar of distant thunder. About 100 of these
boats are navigating the Alabama waters. About
$50 miles above Mobile the boat will stop at the
village of ST. Stephens, the oldest town and former
capital of the State, alabama has had five different
capitals since it had an existence), when a large
car, loaded with cotton, will descend to the boat
upon rail road built upon the side of steep bluff
400 feet high. A few miles down the river you pass
St. Stoddard, where company of U. S. soldiers
are on parade, and in a few hours you are safe in
Mobile.
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