The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-08-25
For the Lancaster Ledger.
ASHEviLLE, N.

Letter from Grecnvillc, | called at the Office
Of friend Mckay, the ordinary; had pleas
ant conversation with him, and examined
his records and papers, which arr very neat
ly and properly kept he informed me he
had no opposition for reelection he also
showed me through the fine Court House,
and ok me 30 the top, from which there is
beautiful view OF the Town, surrounding
country and mountain scenery. was pleas
ed TO learn that brother Mckay was so well
appreciated, that he now can walk over the
course without competition. | also had the
pleasure of meeting with Major Perry, for
mrr editor Of the Patriot, with Col. Towncs
the commissioner, and Col. Ilohc the Shcr
n and also with Col. VIM. H. Campbell
who resided, when youth, for Il short while
in our Nillage-hc is II candidate for the
Legislature, and | was graiitied 10 hear,
upon inquiry, with every prospect Of sue
cess. Major Perry. is also candidate,
suppose aS n matter of course, his abilities
and past uscfulness will ensure his re. cleo
tion.
The Federal Court adjourned Tuesday
last. witnessed the drawing of the grand
and petit Jurors for the next Term the GER
cmony and manner of drawing il the same
rs performed in our State Courts. Before
leaving Grccnyillc was pleased TO meet
and shake the hands Of the editor of the
Ledger, and his lady, and Col. James T..
Cureton and lady, they were the only Ian
castrians had met with, and have m vet
met since left home. II always affords
me great qualification ia travelling tn meet
! with "home folks" and without flatterv.
vanity or egotism, can say the specimen
and representation from Lancaster, would
compare and did compare very favonraby
with The many visitors aud strangers from
"othcr parts" in company with Mr.. Con
nors, Col Cureton, Judge Magrath, DR.
Hamilton, Mr. Gray and others, | attended,
upon the invitation Of DR. Pierce, the Gyn.
nn"iIc exercises Of his school Dr. Pierce
Is the teacher Of the odd.felows school
and has connected with instructions, by way
OF exercise and recreation, a gymnasium
Tor his boys I; instead Of Bull Pen" .sTom
Ball" Leap Frog" and "Shinney" as the
plays during recess, he has substituted a
series CT gymnastic exercises calculated TO
develop and strengthen the muscles and
grown OF his pupils, with which the boys
appeared to be well pleased--the exercises
also include military drill, both on foot
and horseback.
In this, the boys are led and taught by
/ q
Mr.. Cooke, native Of Germany he leads
oil BY going through the different manou.
vers and figures, and then the boys follow.
some of which required great muscular
strength and activity. ! was struck with
the ease and activity with which Mr. &.
went through, and wished that hi, name.
sake, who answers TO the non de plume of
bob White" had been present, to witness
the performance Of his Adamic relative. I
thought too of our young "gents" Of the
franklin Academy, how much they would
be delighted TO have the like opportunities
of "trying it on" and as the editor will be
at home before this is read, | would refer
them 20 him for further particulars.
You will no doubt think 1t is time |
should leave Greenyllle, ia this concur
and wi!! &c og @ae:.ly. hu. having a,c. with
many friends and acquaintances my time
passed away pleasantly in this aAthens of
Carolina" /; this, together with seeing and
hearing "right smart" caused me to tarry
by the way. DO not suppose have given
your readers the half OF what could or
should be said. The Editor being on the
ground may, however supply good deal
Of what should have been said
After hiring hack, the next point TO
which directed my course, was TO the
very top of The mountain called Caesars
Head" % miles from Greenyile. From
the foot of the mountain TO the top is fivs
miles, and this part of the road required
tedious, heavy and strong pull and walk of
near four hours before reaching the emf
nence, fally concurred with the old lady
who lives at the foot, shat II was FIVE
miles to the top, but that It was suel, a
rough and steep road, she thought il was
seven miles or close about IT," But when
you reach the elevation the cool, bracinp
breezes. and the grand aud magnificent
view, and the beautiful ani sublime scene.
ry, amply repay you for the toll and labor
expended in making the ascent The Ia
Bile Rock and many other mountains are
just before you, and beneath you can see
hundreds Of farms and plantations. Hay.
ing no poetry in me, and my head being
dizzy and light on approaching near the