It is a very fine building situated in the centre of the city, and a visit to the building after school hours well repays for the visit.

Upon entrance we find upon our left the office of the county clerk and upon our right a number of windows affording a view of the street.

And so we proceed, finding on both sides much of general interest.

The building was begun in 1886 A.D.and it was through in 1887 A.D.It is four stories high and made of stone, pressed brick, wood, and tiles, with a tower, or cupola, one hundred and twenty-seven feet seven inches from the ground.

Among other subjects of general interest told by the janitor, we learn that the architect of the building was a man named Flanner, and the foundations extend fifteen feet five inches under the ground.'" Penrod was unable to fix his attention upon these statistics; he began moodily to twist a button of his jacket and to concentrate a new-born and obscure but lasting hatred upon the court-house.