Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-10-26
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
From the Lexington Inte!igsnesr.
CANTONMENT LEavENWORTH, ono.

From the Lexington lntetigencer.
CANTONMENT LEavENWORTH, ono. J
An Extract from the Journal Of Clergyman WIS.,
iting the different Indian Tribes on the Upper
Missouri, for the purpose Of locating schools
amongst them.
"The country SO far a. have travelled is the
most delightful have ever seen, and its scenery
the most picturesque imaginable. In either beau
ty or variety, it cannot, I would think, be sur
passed. even by Switzerland and the Alps, and
in fertility and salubrity is not inferior to any
part Of our extensive territory. The land is
principally pralrie with surface in general beau.
tifuly rolling, but 10 come places and especially
along the rivers and principal streams, it becomes
hiliy-leaping down in graceful declivities-
spreading out into fertile plains, and again rising
into high hs, which overlook vast extent OF
the surrounding country, which presents on all
sides one continued scene Of fairy enchantmenr.
Cautunment Leavenworth is place Of perfect
romance. II is situated ON bluff Of moderate
height, the base Of which is washed by the Mis-.
souri,; and which Immediately in front has gen
tie descent to the river. The Garrison is laid
OF with considerable taste in small grove of
water.oak, which Is mostly left standing, and
gives to it the appearance Of beautiful Villa.
built 10, quiet retirement. The country back Of
it Is gently unduating for half mile. when it ri.
ses IN a high hill or ridge, which running round,
IN the PLAIN below. in high point, called :. Pilot
Knob" This kuob il is said can be seen frUm
the Missouri, at the distance Of forty miles.
No place that have ever seen seems so we'll
calculated form the scene of romantic tale
The officers and soldiers Of the garrison (most OF
the officers having families form pleasant lit
tie circle Of acquaintance, and With them the de-
lighted traveller finds the urbanity, intelligence,
and refinement Of the city, which might well be
unlocked for at such distance from the abodes
Of civilization.
Adult four miles up the river in an Indian vii
lage: so that an hours ride will bring you to the
rude wiswams Of the savage; and another hour
will transfer you into an uninhabted wild,
stretching thousands Of miles westward, unenliy.
ened b, human beings save when occasionally
lightened by the lonely camp fire Of the Noun.
tain Trapper, or the skin lodge Of the roviog In
dian, as he wanders in pursuit OF the Buffalo.
In the evening descended the ridge which rises
ia graceful majesty west Of the garrison with its
deep green bosom and lofty top inviting contem-
pla,icn. and on itssummit enjoyed prospect. in
comparison with which, the most fascinating
dream Of romance would be tame and insipid.-
In front lies the beautiful amphitheatre, which
YOU look down upon, spreading out towards the
river, abut five miles in length. and from halt,
to three miles in width; with the cattle and hors
es belonging TO the garrison, grazing upon its
luxuriant heritage. At the northern extremity
of this ampi,heatre, and near the river, stands
Contonment Leaven,1orih,w with its white buildings
pepping through the trees, which conceal II just
sufficientl. to render the view the most delight
iu's picturesque Above and below to vast
distance Is seen the Low valley, through which
the Missouri, winds its serpentine course; here
and there displaying broad sheet OF water,
and again hid amid the deep groves OF cotton.
wood. which clothe its fertile bottoms.
% the west, - The eye delights to rove and
feast" Thousands of green carpeted hills and
enameied plains. lie grouped together in the most
beautiful irrsgularity and in such manner as to
defy description. in,erspersed with groves OF tim.
ber-hlll alter hill. with their smooth green tops,
rising in far succession, until they seem TO ningle
with the HORIZON. and ..me, away into the light
Of heaven" And yon massy heap OF tieecy
clouds piled in gorgeous columns, seeming to
press the verge of the horizon. rising 10 various.
fanciful and airy forms, edged and bespangled
with purple, BY the setting sun. with little po-
etic fancy we might readily Imagine the guardian
angels of the scene. lowering around their pavil'
lion Of light. and pressing the tops Of the velvet
covered hills, with their gttering sandals, having
come down TO gaze upon and admire scene from
every part Of which,
I" AL gay with life and eloquent with bliss"
is reflected the praise and the glory, the wisdom
and the goodness Of Him. who fills, and sur
rounds, supports, and rules over oil.