Mrs. Lyon’s Diary.
May 11.—Went up in town to trade and see the sights. Took dinner on the boat. After dinner had a carriage and drove all over the city. Went to the capitol and all over it. Saw President Polk’s residence and visited his grave. It is in his own garden, or dooryard, in front of the house. Saw the residences of Colonel McNara and Colonel Heiman. Mr. Hill’s garden has a fountain and gold fish. Saw the Confederate General Zollicoffer’s residence and John Bell’s. Went to the State Prison (a little out of town). Went back to the boat and could not get supper and had to go back to the city to a restaurant.
