The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-03-16
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CORRESPONDENCE,
OF TIE
LANCASTER LEDGER,
Tuskecga, Ala, Feb. 25, 1856:

uSkccSi, Ail., l. eD. 20, 1898
DEAR BAILEY Willie | remained in
Montgomery my curiosity was alive, and of
course visited every place of the city that
could afford instruction or in any way graft
fy my inquisitiveness. Tho New State
House was occupied by the General Assem-
bly, at its last session for thc,frst time. tits
situated at the end ofMain Street, On an en-.
incnce that commands view of fthrcc- -fourths
of the entire city. It is beautiful edifcc,
nearly square, three stories high, with lof-
ty dome rising in the centre not unlike the
capitol at Washington. Tho Senate and
Representative Halls are richly furnished
and seem to be in as good taste as the out
ward appearance eff the cdilice would indi.
cate. The Supreme Court is now in sess-
ion in the Court Hall, which is a part of the
Capitol. The doors were closed, therefore
did not enter, as we were previously inform
cd by the Secretary of State, who seemed
very pleasant sort of man, that we could
go in any part where the doors were open.
On Sunday evening we went down to the
boat landing, to take view of the Western
steam boats. The Empress and Alabama
had arrived from Mobile with passengers and
freight in any quantity. We went aboard
of the Empress, and although not the first
nor largest of Western boats, she surpasses
any vessel of the kind that | saw while at
Charleston.
On Monday was visited by friend of
my school boy days, DIR. B. C. Jones, whose
Office was one door from my quarters. He
enjoys good health, has 4 fine practice, and
seems to DC = contcntcj man. did not see
Col. Simms, DR.. Simms nor Dr. Rush Jones
| ought to have stated that | called on Mr.
J. Stogner formerly of Lancaster. He rep
rcsents the trade for this Winter the dullcst
| he has experienced since he has lived here,
He will be in Lancaster at Spring Court.
The Anniversary of Washington was
welcomed by the firing of cannon in order
as the boy said, "to roar up the mustcr"-
Several gay and well trained companies were
in parade, and the day closed with Bene-
dictinc Ball. On Wednesday began the cx-
hibition of Donnettis Dogs, Goats and Mon
kics, which will continue through the week.
| have seen in my life various feats of ami
mails, yet never witnessed such. &. psqFiIniie
but talk-they walk, dance, leap, sit at ta-
bic, and take tea with as much dccorum as
"white folks" In addition to the animal
show, the Panorama was displayed, on n
I magnificent scale. The Camera Obscura had
its full effect in various representations, such
as the gate of ,'onstantinope on fire, Snow
Storm, m eruption of Etna, &c. Having
been here from Saturday until Thursday
morning, thought would take the cars,
and go to Tuskcgcc, distant ~ miles) and
enquire for Major Williams, whose residence
found three miles cast Of town. He is in
find health, raising family Of healthy chill
dren, doing well, and seems to enjoy the
confidence of his ncighbors-enquires par
ticularly for Clinton and Adams. His son
has just graduated an NJ. d., whom he is a.
bout to locate at Hayneville.
Twill remain short time, and if no bet
ter prospect of getting business, will re-
turn.
Yours Respectfully.