Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20
For Loudon Free Press.


HOuuOit cC PSSlHDeI lOtn, lO01.
Mr.. OBrien-You published in your paper
of 9th, Inst, article over the signature of A.,
in which he gave some account of crops in E.
Tenn, and also proposed giving some of the
present and future developments of upper E
Tenn.,-with your permission will again re-
sumo that subiect-lst under the head of Mar
BILE & Copper-The company who have been
engaged sometime quarrying out marble in
Hawkins County, for the U. s. Capitol, D. C.
have great number of huge blocks ready for
shipment (which will of course be sent by the
way ofLoudon en- route land are still progressing
with the work. The marble will be a consider
able source of revenue, when the r. r. pene
trates that portion of Z. T. A gentleman from
that county and who is engaged in the marble
business, declined the contract for furnishing
marble for the State Capitol of Tenn, in conse-
quence of want Of facilities for transportation
at that time. But the scene has changed; the
gigantic strides of the Iron Horse is heard and
seen over our plains and through our vallies and
mountains. Our natives are aroused and f.
Tennessee as a portion of one of the 9TH states
of the Union will claim higher rank In the
scale of wealth and rich developments. But
to resume; the specimen block sent TO the w.
Monument at W. City; one from the county and
one by the Gov. Of the state, are said to be su-
perior to any sent from any of the states of the
Union and partakes of finer polish and finish;
al A
Colwell on Beech-creek near Rogersville, has
discovered copper at least his specimens have
beentested and he is going ahead prospecting 4
letting leases. I'd Rogersville situated within II
miles of the line of the E. T. & Va. r. r.
q connection by branch Road would be Of in
calculable advantages to the place and the
county generally-there is fine country E. &
West and also back county of good resources
which would 60 to that port TO be shipped.
There is also variety of mineral springs along
her mountains very large white sulphur spring
well improved for visitors, situated between two
very large romantic mountains about 5 miles
from the town, and near by on the side of one
of the mountains flows out large cool and re-
freshing chalybeate stream-such place would
certainly be a desirable retreat for the south
ener or those who believe in the efficacy of
mineral waters, or admire the mountain scene
ry during the Summer months particularly
such a one on hand now if there was facilities
approaching them.
The female Institute under the control of the
]. 0. o. F. offers advantages for Female Edu-
cation, that is not equaled any where in the
state, or the contiguous states. 1t is not Of a
character, all religious or po-
ltical sects fraternize, to promote Education
and the prosperity Of the institution. The facul
tt es not surpassed any where as to requisites.
The buildings are large, well arranged and fin
ished. The Town is proverbial for health,
Temperance and morality, They numbered at
the last examination some 203 pupils. 1t is
believed the institution at the present session
commenced on the 18th inst, would open with |
prospects of an increased number and classes. |
They also have a large school at the Academy
with competent Teachers, the school numbered /
last session 100 students. Parents would do |
well to send their daughters and sons there /
particularly young ladies, instead of sending
them North; they can obtain the same advan- |
tages there in Education and be near home.
Respectfully, A.