The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-03-11
corr,.pondence of the Cre,cent.

MOUNT LEBANON La, Feb %, 1851,
Eds. Crescent When came here, thirteen years ago.
the face of the country presented unbroken wilder
nesshe sight of white man being OF rare occurrence
cepting and then would fall in company with
who had become tired, perhaps disgust with
civilized life, and had sought th then retired spend
the renande, of his days peace and quiet among the
numerous wild animals that roved in the woods have
witnessed all the improvements however small they may
have BEEN and rest assured they have been in
comparative point of view The first year after
here very difficult mater to get provisions sufficient
to keep soul and body togeheour common food being ven
son. and occasionally piece OF " bar meat which
kept for Sundays awaysour common bread being (what
them and now, and will be- famiiary known to
those who perenced ley homney Since that day HOW
ever. the county has undergone very great change Ex
ensive farms and comfortable dwellings greet the
travellers eye, and smoke houses and panres always
stored with something paatab. sufficiently to alleviate.
hunger We have here quite retired socis and pleasant
little village situated in the Parish Of Benvile and in this
heart Of the South Carolina Settlements SO well described
by Senator DOwns-in which place have resided for the
last years witnessing all its fluctuations in common with
that of the country. We have here two physicians, both
competent and successful knowing all the
in their professional line OF business both social.
clever, and hopitabe fellows sported whaebone
stick twisted moustache and hope, not wishing the
community any harm. that both make little OF that.
" that nude Moses smile. good school is kept mp here
as is well selected spot there being no local causes for dis
of any kindthe society is generally good children
plenty, high aud what is to prevent teacher from
having " a prime showng?' Why nothing but azness,
the Devil of all Diseases 10 which healthy nen fall victims
and sorry to state, it has clear bill of sale for me-
clear as bacon sides.
We have Baptist Church here, containing hundred
and seventy five members, and two good preachers
ever turned the of otao patch Seriously, they
smart men. be surpassed in section of the
country point of intelligence. general information,
might in other words truhtuy, surpassed in the
oogy, with all its diversified qualifications. Their names,
probably it would not be out Of place to gveBayliss and
Cemons the latter the of the Church. and the former
a citizen among The influence of such men in
society is of small consideration
munity.
We have two mercantile houses Mr. Taudy A. Key End
Messrs Rogers, Gibbs Co., both houses doing good
business but upon the sbonabe credit system, which
tenn does finely, if the result is not similar to the fellow in
winding up his watch. who made mistake and instead of
winding it wound himself up, but didn't discover the
until next day. when he found he could on tick
longer. hope, and believe, better will attend our
here they conduct their business very judi
cous manner all have been engaged in business con.
siderable length of time and know well how many feet
make yard, and how many pound That kind
of is hard find in newly sesd countries as they
generally settled by who in pursuit of wealth.
OF them sharp. their shadows would cut dog in
two.''
Our village contains twelve families all ell in
formed and keep themelves the principal topics
the day. with the aid Of the Crescent and among them are
be found social fellows as turned glass goblet
They frequently cheer and revive the spirits of the young
uns by giving them social parties which me all amuse-
mens allowed except dancing all night Till broad
light, and go home with the girls in the morning.
saying thing about the girls" the
Lord have messy their bonnie blue e nstheir tiny
feet and hands-their bushing cheeks-her ivory teeth,
their exquisite form-but will into detail another
time, as | am filled with ecsacy thinking of them.
In my next, will give general sketch of the
neighboring country. and not conne altogether this
place. am, very respectfully, yours, DIALGo.