The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-09
CoMMUNICATED.
Charlotte as She lis.


pect OF a city, and such it should be universally
denominatcJ. Whilst it is conceded that tie gen.
eral character Of this historically interesting To-
caIfy assumes its complexion from the spirit Of
its popU!niion and is dependent for its elevated
tone on their urbanity, intelligence and social re-
fnement as well as their wealth, enterprise and
IibcruIty, it is equally undenab!e thai actual and
visible Improvements, and also t!iose which arc
still IN contemplation, are the worthy exponcnts
OF a cultivated architectural and cccIcso!oglca
taste, and Of the upward tendency OF secular tu-
siness. Having Obtained an easy carriage and
skillluI driver, with horses plOngng and rearing
with the most ICY spirit. | enjoyed full view o!
the McAdamzed streets, paveinents and buildings
and remarked to a irend-an canuieti pleasure
seekcr-lhat Charlotte, as she is, presents a d.
ve.,iTied landscape OF order and beauty, ANNA
ton and business, and affords 10 the travelling
stranger theme tor coiioquial interviews or pen
ci.lings BY the way. The edfces which we saw
displayed an artistic elegance and finish combined
with deserved regard 10 domestic comfort and
convenience. Col. OsBoRNE-the great orator Of
the State-has erected splendid mansion ada
cent 10 the magnificent and beautiful domcil Of
Mr.. Ems frequently noticed and justly ad-
miret. Mr.. Brem's grounds aQd residence pre-.
sent 4 neat, elegant and imposing exterior. The
cdiGces 10 his immediate vicinity are constructed
upon an admirable plan, and the manner in which
the work has been executed reflects unusual crcd!!
on the architects and mechanics-es specially tic
one pointed out as having been recently erected
By Gen. Young, who is not only model of true
politeness, hut an exceedingly popular and effect
i've speaker; and whose lady is possessed of an
nteligen; taste, SO refined and delicate, that she
will doubtless soon enAelllsh the garden and yard
with all that genius can invent, perseverance
complsh, or polished sensibii;ics approve.
Messrs. Carson, Wilson, and Williams, and
other gentlemen of the same class, live in very
eligible and delightful sections of the city and have
everything around them neatly and tastefuy ar
ranged.
My attention particularly directed to a
handsome and spacious enclosure formerly occu-
pied by Female Academy but within few years
purchased by young Mr.. Carson who il is hoped,
will erect there palaco-like edifce on scale Of
magnilicence and grandeur commensurate with
his ample and princeIy fortune.
In the eastern and north. eastern portions OF
town discovered The elegant mansions of DR..
Jones, and R. F. Davidson, and also on the right
of The main street, leaving town, the buildings OF
Mr.. Phiier.
The business houses of Ems, Williams, David
son, Springs Parks, Irwin, Bell, Brown & Braw-
ley, Steele, and Spratt, are deservediy popular
and driving a heavy and profitable trade.
Among the more recent establishments
shown through Mr.. Springs Steam Flour and
Meal Factory, which does credit ard honor to the
public spirit of the enterprisng capitalist, and
from which we desire he may realize remunera.
ting profits sooner than others who have invested
their funds in similar property.
There al least four Charlottesville Metho.
dist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Roman Cath
oc. The second and fourth are small when
compared with the first and third in the order We
have mentioned them; and it is reasonable to
suppose that The regular members Of the former
are proportIonally more scattering and transient
than those of The latter The Presbyterian de-
nomination sustained q deep and irretrievable
loss in the death of hci- pastor. lie WAS enc of
the great men Of the State. Nature had endowed
him with clear, strong and vigorous mind. BY
perseverance and devotion to his duties he acquired
an unbounded Influence as citlzen, and ex.
,ensive reputation as a gentleman, scholar and
minister May the mantle Of his many virtues
rest on his successor whoever he may be.
Liberal donations have been contributed for the
purpose OF erecting first class Presbyterian
Church which, when completed, will be durable
and beautiful monument of munifcent liberay
and cultivated taste 1t is also contemplated 10y
many citizens TO build Female College, draft
Of which has already been procured.
will not weary you with items Of Informa ton
with which your readers are more familiar than
the writer; but, if any apology be necessary, let
il be The desire 10 acquaint you with the favorable
impressions which your city makes upon the nu-
mcrous visitors who throng its streets and hotels
and thought this end would be most satisfacto-
rly accomplished by writing few "hurrygrspbs''
for your columns. TRANSIENS.
The Gstcnd Conference.
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