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bic imitation ot the Astor-aping its ceremonies,
but not following them up by the elegant and
substantial fare of that encqualed establishment


The servants are all white, and Irish of course
There is not a dark living thing visible in the
whole concern, and in this respect il stands out
IN bold relief from all surrounding objects. Peo.
pie who go South wish to see Southern folks and
manners, II they expect travel to do them good
Here they viii not find feature of Southern LIE
not even corn bread but occasionally. They
might as well 60 to Howard's Hotel, and board
there-they would in the end be equally as en-
llghtened concerning the South. Yet on the
mere score OF comfort and stvle, the Charleston
is said to be superior to any other hotel in the
place-and | presume it is. But these are not
what people tavel, or ought to travel for-com-
fort and style may be enjoyed at home to ones
hearts content, provided there are the means to
pay for them, and if there is not it is vain to 90
abroad for them. The landlord l am told, was
formerly " boots" F" in an Eastern Hotcl-and Is
now very great gentleman, and fiourishes in a
broad trimmed hat-green coat with wide skirts
and large gilt buttons, pants slashed at the bot
tom Ia Jockey, and taps his boots with riding
whip which he carried In his white gloves. He
takes his guests familiary by the hand and asks
them to drink. lie is at bottom however a right
clever fellow, and if he would lay aside these
fooleries and tend to business he has sense enough
to be one of the best landlords in the country.


The Clay Club is progressing astonishngly.
1t has already upwards OF four hundred members
and is increasing rapidly. The young men, who
have matured since the era of notification are
essentially Whig, and cherish an honest national
patriotism, instead of being swayed by mere local
state pride and prejudice. Good and great things
are yet to come from South Carolina A. d.