A new and popular Pictorial History of the United States . 376 DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OP SOUTH coiisidorahlo extent of crvound. Theprivate liousos are generally of a plainstyle, bnt many of them are neat andsnbstantial; and the nppearance of thecity is much improved l)y many gardens,in which some of the finest fruits arccultivated, with a success which well re-wards the taste and care of the inhabi-tants. Oranges, figs, pomegranates,grapes, Sec, abound,! with a great vari-ety of fiowers and ornamental these a charming display is annuallymade, in the exhibitions of the h
A new and popular Pictorial History of the United States . 376 DESCRIPTION OF THE STATE OP SOUTH coiisidorahlo extent of crvound. Theprivate liousos are generally of a plainstyle, bnt many of them are neat andsnbstantial; and the nppearance of thecity is much improved l)y many gardens,in which some of the finest fruits arccultivated, with a success which well re-wards the taste and care of the inhabi-tants. Oranges, figs, pomegranates,grapes, Sec, abound,! with a great vari-ety of fiowers and ornamental these a charming display is annuallymade, in the exhibitions of the horticul-tural society. The iidiabitants, who amount to about40,000, includi^ many persons from theeastern states, and a considerable num-ber of French. In thesumincn- moiitlisthe city is the residence of many of theplanters from the neighboring estat(isand the interior, who are driven fromhome by the unlu^althiness of the country. Our engraving of iMeoting street ])re-sents two churches in the distance, whileCliarleston Hotel (n front view of whichis given above) is seen on ttie left. Thisculifico has
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