The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-01-18

so rarely enjoyed by our people that it is
universally regarded as great treat, and ev-
erythipg that can be put on runners is set
in motion. The unwieldy omnibuscs are
safely housed, and long sleighs which often
carry from rs to 100 passengers are substi~
tuted for them. They are kept full to over
flow ing; for though there are few able
and willing to pay Sl2 an afternoon for
private vehicle (the regular prize when snow
is on the gIoundD every one can afford n six
pence, and feels that il is cheap enough for
ride of four miles. Crowded together OH
the seats, and clinging to the sides, take my
word for it they arc merry crow as they 60
dashing up Broadway to the tune of jingling
bells. The youngsters too, have their fun
in pelting these living cargoes, as they pass,
with snow-balls; new hats are in danger
during such ride.
Thanks to our stars and mcrciful Hea-
ven, the corrupt rascals who have been grow
ing fat off the City Treasury during the past
year, in the form of Aldermen and Assist
ants, have no longer any power to injurc us
w I''h'fS' ItlE teTHl VI OiiCc
expired with the old year 1t was believed,
as wrote you before, that on the last day
of their session they would pass the bill for
n railroad in Broadway by two-third vote
in spite of the Mayors veto; and it is said
that the grantees, in expectation ofthe event,
had engaged n force of 5000 men, who were
TO commence operations the same night, by
tearing up the pavement in front Of A. T.
Stewart, the great dry good merchant, who
has been the principal one to oppose the
grant. Afraid, however, of committing so
great n breach, the committee contrary to
the known wishes of the people, dispersed
without acting in the matter. ..
Last spring, it will be remembered, the
majority of the Aldermen were fined $3.50
and costs for contempt in disrcgarding an
injunction of the Supreme Court; and Os-
car w. Sturtcvant who has been the ring
leader, was sentenced, in addition, to fifteen
days imprisonment. They carried the case
to the Court ofErrors and on Saturday last
tclcgraphic message was received from
Albany, to the effect that the Judgment Of
the lower Court was aafiirmcd SO the mr-
nicipal treasury will be rcplenished to the
tune of about $1,000, and Mr.. Sturtcvant
will soon be eating the bread of contrition
and drinking the water ofrcpnntance.
One ofthe last measures of the Old Board
WAS the passage Of bill to extend Park
Place to the North River. This will carry
the street directly through the beautiful
green Of Columbia College, which has long
been one of the chief ornaments Of the city-
Thus one after another Of our land marks
are sacrificed TO the onward spirit of the
age. There is no doubt that the lower part
Of the city will be benefited much by tho
proposed Improvement, and the college will
probably be moved to the upper part Of the
city, say TO the ncighborhood of 5oth street.
The Trustees own considerable property
there. and with the means arising from the
sale Of the valuable lots where the CoIIege
now stands will be able to erect magnif-
cent cdiice.
a splendid banquet was given at Troy ON
she 3lst ult,, in honor Of Gen. Wool, who !.
about starting for California TO take COM
mand of the western division of the army
Several hints were thrown out by the speak
err connecting the Generals name with the
Presidency in 1858. One thing is quite cyi-
dent, that he would not object TO the pomi-
nation.
Our State Legislature convened at Albany
on the Sd inst, and elected Mr.. pruvn .
WhIg, to tbs chair. The vote for officer,
shows the relative strength of parties TO b,
rs follows: Wings, rs; IIardshclls. or Han.
kers, ii; Softs or Banburners, IT.
Tonight is tho last evcriny exhibition of
the Crystal Palace. Their. is not, It seems
sufficient additional patronage after dark to
warrant tho expense of lighting. A great
many goods were removed during the last
month OF the year, and their places have n 4
yet been filled; nor are they likely to be oc.
cuped with articles of as interesting char-
aeter To all intcnts and purposes, tho
Worlds Fair may be said to have closed.
The building will remain open, bnt Il will
rather be rs n reservoir Of domestic inve,-
tions and productions, than fair representa-
tons of the industry Of foreign nations. Just
now 1t is in transition state between the
two.
There is no material change in our mar
kets except con:."ued rise 10 brcadstulfs.
Good State, Western, and Canadian brands
now range between $7,75 and S7,s7. South
ern sells at $500. Wheat has risen to o.,
for Genesee. Corn stands at former prices.
Yours truly,
HUDSON.
Governor Poote-a Visit