The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-01-07

the water in these springs peculiarly sweet, and.
as it is pumped from the fountain sheao,. notn-
ng can be moro palatable. At present owing TO
of repair, and tho water%orks of tho city are com
parativclv useless bnt the private houses approo!t
ate tho benefit derived from this source, and use IL
accordingly. Below tho reservoir, anu ut tue iooI
Of Arsenal Hill, Is
This contains about 6 or acres, aud Is at pres
ont almost in :: sta Of nature. Tho untluiae,ns
character of the ground renders 1t aa?llrnois vo,
adapted for the purposes intended. ~ 70 s n1a So'
diversified with few scraggy trees and o lew de
fnnct fountains but still amid its dosoiation anu
rnn presents attractions sufficient to make 1t thc
rendezyous for lovers, and many hearts have Dcen
lost and won within its grounds: AWooaon ience
drive. which is, or rather was, extensively patros,
lied by gay equestriees, carriages anu las. n1a af
md horses. Wh SHERMAN took possession vi
the CITY he impressed everything eatap.o jill -
the stock line that he could lind ana tutue9
his half-starved cattle into TINS PARK " MI
ont,ropc measures were elninenty success1ul, lor
tho cattle alto the bark from the trees ana were en-
tirely too poor themselves for any one TO eag;
Park is LOW but shadow oil 81 '1sst he onr orc i Re-
cattle are now excluded, 1t Will De lone oio ~ ~
snmes its pristine splendor.
THE LUNATIo ASYLUM
is noblo charity, for Mt present 1t IS almost so!ely
charity the few pay eansot neg gsonnus them
ma;ntenancc. This institution was fortunately
spared from the flames that devastated Columbia,
and afforded refuge to many OF the houseless anu
homeless, whom the dreadfr Immigration sent
into the streets. DR.. J. W. PA-6ER, the abe and
efcicnt superintendent has held the same position
for n. my wears, and has succeeded in securing the
affection Of his patients to such an extent that
they almost look upon him as father There tre
few institutions in the United States that are pet
tor managed, Or whose annual reports can SNOW
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struction or health Of their inmates than the one
under tho superintendence OF Dr. PARKER: lt Is
to hin, alone that the credit is duo of saving the
ASYLUM, which would, but for his dignlted inter-
position, have fallen prey to the torches Oh shhH
mAN,s grand army. From among tho number OF
patients admitted, many have been discharged
cured, while the remainder seem perfectly attaeh-
ed to their new sphere of life, and mannest no ds-
position to change their abode. ,,,...
Among the principal points OF attractioi no"
left in the city are tho
PRIVATE RESIDENCES, &C.
From the peculiar manner IN WMch Colu1np Ias ~
built. many families were enabled to secure large
lots for their residences. These have, in almost
eyerv instance, been converted into fine gardens,
which. for artistic beauty, cannot be excched;
The most prominent of these is that OF General
John PRESTON. This occupies whole square,
and is enclosed on all sides but the front with q
high brick wall. On the premises are fine not
houses which formerly contained many rare
exotics, but, in common with the remainder OF the
garden, have now been DESTROYED and neglected. tea
The absence Of the family from the State has pre-
vented that care being taken which is absolutely
to garden sne bes
proprietors have bestowed equal care upon their
grounds, and drive around the city shows on n
every side, in th, neat and snowy houses and well
kept gardens, the best evidence that Columbia is
not despondent, but is only gathering breath for y
progressive leap, that will soon restore her 10 ner
pristine splendor. ,,u :,
Columbia is the centre of several railroads. all OF
which bring traffic to her market, and although
her facilities are somewhat cramped at present;
vet there is no danger that she win be left behind
In the march Of time. The Columbia and Augusta
Railroad, which is now in course Of CONSTRUCTION;
it is anticipated viii do much for the city and Will
add to it's resources in the future. Other projects
arc also entertained which are to share the beneh
cia result of bringing increased trade and activity
ing her ruined streets This is no Rip Van Winkleish
age, and Columbia is well aware that she must OK OK
ert herself in order to prosper Her merchants arc
energetic business and with her be- fe
iuyenated, @ and become once more the pride and
boast of the people.