The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1882-1884, 1883-02-08
OUR LOUISVILLE LETTER.
For The Commonwealth

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Louisville is the chief city Of KY.
situated upon the south bank of the
Ohio River. at about the middle of
the northern boundary Of the State.
just across the river. which is about
( of a mile wide here, is Jefferson
vile, Indiana. city of about 10000
Inhabitants. Louisville is pertinent
ly beautiful and delightful city in
the Summer, and equally as ugly and
disagreeable in Winter.
The first characteristic which at,
tracted the attention Of your cores
pondent was the beauty and magnifi-
cence of the private residences,
which adOrn its wide and cleanly-
kept streets. The most pleasing
feature Of their beauty was given by
a sward of rich, green. velvety grass
before each house, trimmed close,
and in contrast with the white l.me-
stone or marble walks, making the
approach to the house. a delight
fully cool and refreshing picture.
This was its appearance last August,
but alas that old Father Time does
play such havoc with all things of
beauty. The dense. black smoke
and constant shower Of SCOT which
envelops the city all Winter has re-
moved almost every vestige of its
Summer beauty. In speaking of the
fine houses here gentleman resident
told me 1t was characteristic Of the
place, that a man worth $4,000
would invest $4,000 of it on his
residence. 4 good idea too, in my
opinion. for if wealth is not to be en-
ijoyed at home what is its object
LUIS, "itv is of very considerable
size and Importance, as it numbers
1906 inhabitaots and stands the
first market in the world in three in
dustries-whiskey, leaf tobacco anu
leather. 1t does also an immense
trade in pork, grain and manufactures
generally. 1t is also, as may be
supposed, q Railroad centre Of no
lnconsiderable Importance, there
being 20 less than 1O8 passenger
trains which come and go out OF the
city daily. This does not include
freight trains, which are numerous.
Quite considerable amount of traffic
is carried Oh by boat also from this
place-steamers leaving every day
for e> cry town of Importance Oh the
Ohio and Mississippi as we'll as the
tributaries.
The population. as is the case with
all western cities, contains a large
element of foreigners, principally
Irish and German. The Germans
are particularly numerous and pros.
porous here, and are considered by
the people here very desirable class
Of citizens. A German element is
just what North Carolina needs.
Why this country, possessing no
Natural advantages over North Caro-.
lina-hsrdly its equal, should have
been selected by them in preference
to North Carolina, is inexplicable to
me. / can see, however, why such
people will continue to prefer this
country, for it means to exemplify
in the near future the energy and
progressive spirit which has aided so
materially in building up its present
prosperity and Importance. | refer
to the cotton Exposition, which is to
be held here in the Fall of this year,
for which object already $234,QQ0
have been subscribed by the citizens
| Louisville. 100000 is the sum
fixed upon by the Directors, and
there is not the least doubt but that
it will be forthcoming in the nca,
future. Already plans and speci6ca
tions for building, modelled on the
Main Building of the Paris Exposi
sition, have been decided upon, the
lot purchased and contract is to be
given Immediately. The proposed
building will cover Is acres o.
ground Let me earnestly beg of the