FLORIDA.


and retarded the


growth and


prosperity of


what


ought


to be one of the most flourishing sections of Florida.*


Pensacola


is a charming


g city,


clean, nicely laid


BEEN=


STrnr-ScaNs IN PKNAcOOLA.


with great shade-trees, handsome homes,
rally of good architectural taste, with
bors, gardens, etc. The navy-yard and f
their garrisons and official staffs of both
service, give it an animated appearance


the houses gen-
pretty lawns, ar-
ortifications, with
branches of the
: and the officers


and their families contribute very much to the high jepu-
tation for culture and refinement enjoyed by the society


there.


The city has a large commerce, and is one of the


most important lumber-shipping ports in the United States.
 In respect to attractions for tourists and visitors, Pen-
sacola is one of the most important places in Florida; and,
 Since the above was written, the courts have, after many years of
tedious and costly litigation, awarded the railroad to its rightful owners,
the Dutch company, who, it is understood, will at once complete the line
across the State as originally contemplated.