Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1853-08-31

interests. We make several extracts:
TIE village 81 Rpshesfssafos presents few
attractions - The iodtef % in u q. ee Be.
ing possessed of a rambling disposition dur
ng my short stay | stroled TO and over the
village grave yard sweet spot for depart
ed ones to rest. During my ramble, in search
of the memories OF by-gone patriots now re-
posing in MARBLE | was struck with the
beauty of a small monument, and the silent
sweetness of the spot on which it was located.
Springing from granite pedestal, was small
auted column. rising to the height of four feet
supporting on its cap large though well pro-
portioned marble vase. In this beautiful speci-
men of a sculptor's skill, was pl ,nted pecui-
lar kind of grass, of rich foliage; in the cen
tire of the vase, half hidden by clusters of moss,
crouched little marble lamb, the very picture
OF love, innocence and sweetness underneath
in Roman letters was carved
"Our Dear Maggie"
left Rutherfordton for the purpose of pas
sing the Blue Ridge so, taking the Ashevie
road, and travelling over hilly country l8
miles, brought my horse up in front of Mr..
Washington Harrs's residence. After par
taking of a sumptuous dinner, with friend
visited the three whirlpools.' They are moth
| ing more than three basins of water. supplied
mount. The spot IS not very attractive. vet
one shudders at the huge blocks of granite that
he scattered around, if placed there by a
giants hand. The pools are well shaded, and
the tiny waves that fret and sport from CEN
tre to side are gently famed by an incessant
breeze, which sweeps from the cap TO the base
OF this huge mount Of granite.
The Pinnacle we surmOunted next morn
ing, and The beauties of earth lay scattered at
our feet. Far far, away in the dizzy distance,
monster peaks of the Blue Ridge reared their
cerulean heads. like mammoth pillows endeav-
oring to lash the skies; pretty farms chequer-
ed each luxurant valley, and the winding roads
seemed as land of gold. binding the gay ver-
dure OF spring to mother earth.
Leaving this, we visited, at the distance of
two miles, tie Cascade As YOU ascend the
mountain through the well known turnpike,
the Chimney Rock is seen jutting out at
some distance from the cliff Farther on, as
you advance, small line. white as chalk is
seen, slipping as were, perpendicularly down
the backened side of the mountain; this is the
Cascade We crossed main Broad river and
ascended the Cascade creek to the spot where
the shattered stream washes the base of the
Emountain. The scene was a frighlfuI one
far above at an awful height. massive blocks
of granite overhung our heads. presenting
most threatening aspect; the trees, bushes,
rocks and earth, all were wet heavy drops
J continually falling from the rugged cliffs above,
as ii the very rocks were weeping The sun
: was shining gloriously, and every tree. rock
[ and shrub, seemed emblazoned with diamonds
| am told that the whole distance from the top
to the bIse of the mountain is 960feet the wa
ter falling at quick intervals two hundred feet.
When there is anything like a breeze, this
u stream of miSts is thrown far out of a perpen-
Q dicular line.
Leaving friend Harris, / took the turnpike
J. and began crossing the Ridge For nine
d miles the scenery is exquisitely enchanting.
i My road lay in a valley, through which main
Broad river foamed and fretted in its mean
!, dering course. Leaving this valley, took the
road, lying on the banks of the murmuring
merry Hickory Nut Creek and in due time
Y beautIfu vTTe, surrotrreor
s ing mount burst upon my enraptured vision.
> Silently rcined up my wearried horse, and
!, gazed in wonder on that scene, the fairest on
I natures bosom. gazed, yes gazed, until my
Il eyes closed in sumber.
a Having returned to Rutherfordton, wcll
ar pleased with my trip to and across the Blue
RIDGE | concluded to turn my face homeward.
ye Accordingly at RutherfordtOn [ mounted the
=, box of a miserable hack, drawn by two
!, horses. There were six of US in all, and walk
= ed over ground, hill and dale, very slowly
The country is very broken, though the road
n WAS a good one. Through this part of the
at good old North State there are numerous
or factories, iron works. iron foundries, &C.
all in full blast. Mining is yet profitable and
many of the mines are paying well. Copper
ne mines are, and have been for some time ere
ating a great sensation. At Gold Hill, in
nd Rowan county, much of the precious me
. tai is daily obtained. A gentleman to-day
yes showed me diamond found three miles dis
net tant from this place, (Charotte.) 1t is of tn
size of an ordinary cow pea,' and is perfec
in form; SO much so that it looks like it Iia
ny been cut with the utmost skill and precision
me A dark one was found at the same time tha
,ys this one was taken from the branch, but ur
MP fortunately the finder lost it.
IVA Shelby and Lncolnton are two very prett
a. towns, but as L merely passed through, nc
much could be seen. At the latter place, afu
new court house is about to be constructed.
hi- hi- Charlotte is handsome little city, and
Ius now the terminus Of the Charlotte and Sout
,ro- Carolina Railroad There are some fine pr
ON vate residences, a fine Court House, and Epi
copl Church, small in size but beautifully Fl
ishea; so with the Catholic Church.
Mecklenburg is famous for the patriots
displayed by her citizens in days that tr
mems souls The first Declaration of Ind
and penlence was solemnly published here. II
was the spark that burst into flame, which
tyrant's mihions could extinguish With
op3 the corporation lie buried ninety-six Britt
- soldiers Lord CORVALLIS paid Charlotte
"iio visit after the disastrous affair at Camden.
a'n Among the strange objects of the village,
IN an old negro perfectly blind, and has been
nose for eighteen years, yet he can go to any pr
d is ton Of, or any house in town, and sometim
tain visits the country eight or ten miles off.
= . has TO assistance whatever in getting abo
r,r, and it is truly astonishing to see him rerogni
'ol' a voice which be has not heard for year
"oA : fore.
i"oe' AN INNOCENT MAN CoNFEssING HIMsE
Se GUILTY OF MURDER.-A man named Hu
parl- Adams, from Westmoreland county, Pa. y
they arrested several days ago liz Pttsburg, on
charge Of numbering another in that city nam
Donohne and at the preliminary examnat
he confessed his guilt, and gave the names
'ian- two others who he alleged also participated
nlQn tho crima Fonr dave aftar no was co mn1it.