Mr, L. (i. Hudson, of the 28th district of this county, undoubtedly believes iu Americus property, lie tried to purchase several residences, but could not. Therefore he bought from Judge Montgomery the beautiful square on Jetl'eraou and Leo streets. On Leo street he in now erecting four neat and comfortable four room housr*. As soon as they uru completed he will build on Jef-ferhou street four three room residences, and a threo story brick buildiugou the corner for stores and oillces. Mr. Hudson is one of Sumter’s most prosperous and progressive planters, who fifteen years ago was compelled to split rails by moonlight to fence iu Ids land, He don’t do anything of that kiud now. He has been very successful, and no one rejoices more nt his progress than the Uecohdku.