dine with the President to morrow. I presume I shall then receive my commission which I owe solely to his regard for and good opinion of me. If I am not flattered, my promotion gives satisfaction, at the same time the citizens express their applause of my conduct as their chief Magistrate. My District Court will be opened on the first Tuesday in November and held every three months. Besides which I am associated with the Judges of the Supreme Court in the Circuit of this State to be held the beginning of April and October yearly, at Albany and New York alternately. A SOUTHERN SULKY RIDE IN 1837. THE JOURNAL OF WM. H. WILLS. (Concluded in this number.) [The following tables of distances and expenses, prepared by Mr. Wills, present an interesting view of traveling in those days.] Memorandum of Expenses of Wm. H. Wills travelling South Spring 1837. Mending Bridle Dinner at Farmers all night at J. Hinnons all night at Averysboro' Dinner in Fayetteville Toll in Ditto (Capefear) Whip 3/9. Toll at Rockfish Creek 10c all night at Mrs. Nelsons Dinner at McFalls 66 66 66 ... |