The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-08-22
I Corresp ondence OF the Lancaster ,Ledgeril


tanses" this morning about the peep of day.
Last night after enjoying delightful gaze
and refreshing breeze for about two
hours on the broad and majestic Potomac,
/ TUNED into a comfortable sta.e.roem and
was soon in the land of dreams. Sleep is
a great constitution" and to enjoy it fully,
person should sleep "sound and Deep" but
without the nerve exciting snore. SRoring
| have always believed le.seDed the invigs-
rating effect of sleep. never snore and
therefore cannot speak from experience,
but have heard some men in their sleep
give out sounds which seemed to call in
to requisition the utmost tension of their
nasal and cultural organs. In n sweet and
refreshing sleep, these organs should be ut
rest, no overtures should be played upon
them, particularly that Of such discordant
| slept soundly, so much SO, that did not
know when my chum turned in, and was
wholly unconscious Of the arrival of the
boat, until she had been moored for some
"a
| Hotel about sun rise and was soon stored
away IN l6l and then finished my nap n
bout 10 o'clock. So, kind reader, you are
| Informed somewhat of the latter end Of the
tip 10 ihs po'nt. but what ns to the Incl
| dents on tie road and "alOng" heard the
| expression very often used mot much."-
! fear il will express too foreibly the inter.
est OF this letter.
lattrrly Rock Hill has been my starting
point on the Rail Road. II WAS SO this
time, if necessary could assign some rea-
sons Why lave made Rock Hill the start.
ing pace. II is nearer and better road
from Lnncasicryille, will give for ONE
Secondly, the Rock lillian. are clever
aud social people. Thirdly, the Colonel"
meets you warmly, treats you with kind.
ness AMI II hospitality which is natural, and
feeds cnpitally nj the Hotels. | use the
plural "ilotcls" for he has three, if not four
houses and all separate. Lastly, you can
always lind a good crowd to coLyrrsr with
in few moments after you arrive. The
"Colouel's" being the headquarters of the
town. The company is pleasant, agreeable
and entertaining. ! have heard many, very
many beautiful sallies Of wit and forcible
puns and rePurtces under "the Oak.' All
that Rock Hill now requires To make il
place Of still more interest is a good Hotel
building. The present buildings are not nt
NIL suited for the purposes used, they are
repronch 70 the town. II is to bc hoped
some Of the cnterpri'ing aud wealthy riti.
zrns ii the town aud vicinity ill soon re-
move the reproarl, aud buildings too. by
the erection ut u good and comfortable
Hotel. The ci,izens Of the town would be
proud OF the man who would do so, and
so would tie travelling public.
Taking the day train had few hour
to spend in Charlotte, which hoped Ia
have done in talking nbou, our Rail Road
but unfortunately, ! met with bu, few Of
the citizens. Upon inquiry, ascertainei u
number were absent those with whom
conversed spoke favoraby and cncoura-
gIngly. The recent Governors election
wa. the exciting topic with the citizens OF
Charlotte. Gov. Eli, has been reelected
by about six thnusand INA jorty over Mr..
! Poole. il is n diminished drmoc rattle ma
,rily, but was told, the issue WAS " ade
TO some extent upon State question and
not entirely upon Federal politics. Mr.
Pool advocated taxation according To the
dd rdiOrem system, and Gov. Ellis opposed
democrats which it is said Increased his
vote. The State is secnre for Breckinridge
and l.ane--.ve IL the race between Gov
Ellis and Mr.. Pool WAS n fair test, the ma.
jjority is sufficient to calculate with certain.
ty upon the vote Of the good old North
State" for the Democratic u nominees. She
has steadily cast a Democratic vote eveI
since that party gained the ascendency over
the Wings several years ago, and now she
will not fail To do 80 when one of her gnl.
liant sons il on the ticket for the Vice-Pres.
idency.
The crops from Greensboro to Raleigh
and to Weldon md Richmond are fine, corn
looks well. This part Of the Road was
passed over in the day time. hear no
complaint Ms far as the city. The rain or
"Wednesday night extended from Green's
boro' TO Washington. 1t was cheering to
see the corn crops promising 80 fine yield
The prospect from Greensboro TO this city
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