The Russellville Democrat., 1877-09-20
SAXET ON HIS TRAVELS.
LEwIsBuRG, Sept. 10, 1877.

when lelJ you Ou ucSudy laSJ expected to remain al this place but one day, fate and circumstances seem to have decreed otherwise, and here l am in the pleasant little town of Lewisburg, with very agreeable surroundings, enjoying the full run of the State office, together with the companionship of the proprietor and the genial typos in his employ, all of which makes time pass smoothly on my hands. The State is a wide awake, spirited paper generally, and in the matter of locals has a rattle and snap about it that wins ap- proval from all readers. The pro prietor IS young man of fine men tal attainments and excellent social qualities. His avoirdupois is but little greater than that of your cor respondent, though in the matter of good looks is all in his favor,
 Lewisburg is situated on the Ar kansas river, about 75 miles above Little Rock, and one mile from the Morrillton railroad station, 90 miles by rail to the State Capital. On the arrival and previous to the, debarture of each train hacks are in readiness to convey passengers to and from the depot. Lewisburg is one of the oldest towns in Arkansas, and some of the buildings bear the marks of age and of the primitive days when you and 1 were boys. Yet there are many buildings which present a newer appearance, showing that the town is not yet finished. It has q population of about 700, but with . rich farming country on the west, east and south to support it, the town cannot fail to increase in popu- lation and wealth as time rolls on and the lands adjacent to it are brought under cultivation. l find the people here very pleasant and hospitable, and always glad to well come strangers who come amongst them. This is not only the outcrop- ping of genuine humanity, but is sound policy, taking the matter in only business point of view, for a stranger in a strange land feels dev- ilish strange (excuse this tautolog lcal and somewhat inclegant expres- sion) if everybody looks at him without sign of recognition.
 The Masonic Academy began the fall session on Monday last with about 90 pupils in attendance. Mir. Mason, the principal, is highly cul tivated man, with the department and demeanor we'll calculated to fit him not only to instruct the youth in their various studies, but to in . culcate in their minds a high stan dard of morality.
 An amateur brass band is among the wide-awake and soul-stirring in- stitutions of Lewisburg. For ana teurs the members show degree of proficiency which reflects credit upon their efforts.
 The Circuit Court opened here on Monday last--Judge Mansfield pre- siding with his usual dignity and urbanity, and J. F. Byers, Esq, Prosecuting Attorney, appearing as the energetic counsel for the State in all cases in which the State is par ty. There was during the week great number of attorneys from Lit tie Rock and other places, besides the members of the bar residing here. Court adjourned on Friday morning to meet Monday afternoon, and Judge Mansfield, as we'll as the attorneys from other counties, have departed hence during the temporary adjournment. l will refer to the columns of the State for details of court proceedings during the week. Court will be continued this week, and as far into the succeeding week as may be necessary.
 The termination of a state trial here last week induces me to indulge in comments which may provoke discussion. But no matter for that: I regard the law under which the conviction was had as palpable absurdity. The case to which l allude was one wherein a man was indicted for hunting on sunday, was convicted and penalty of $5 assessed by the jury. Now it is all we'll enough to prohibit hunting on the Christian Sabbath, but it does seem to me that Q H .t..