The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-09-01
For the Democrat.
LENo1R, N. c., August %, 1854

paratiyey in its infancy, the County having been
erected only in 1910, and IS, therefore, like most
of our recent shire towns, particularly those along
the Piedmont region, Of very limited extent. 1t
is, however, what may be very properly called
nice place. 1t looks clean and fresh-the painted
dwellings, mostly white, contrast pretty with the
green foliage Of the numerous trees and smiling
lawns and gardens. An air OF nceness evidently
pervades it. The houses, generally constructed
with more than ordinary attention 10 convenience
and taste, exhibit an air of neatness and comfort
The principal Hotel is one of the most tidy and
comfortable in the State. The pretty little Epis.
copal Church, holding up constantly to visw the
emblem OF our salvation, looks calmly down from
its elevated position upon the adjoining tenements
as if keeping guardian watch over their inmates,
and by pointing with its modest sPre ever up TO
Heaven TO remind them that this is not their
home, but that there is d rest laid up for those,
who shall finish their course in Faith and Charity,
when the trials and turmoil of life at an end.
is neat well proportioned and for its cost, only
$3.50, Of The most graceful and best arranged
Churches in tho Diocese.
During residence Of more than eight years in
this vicinity, the inquiry was often suggested to
my mind, why is it, that so few of those, who
from the low niasmatic regions of this Stale, and
South Carolina, driven every summer to seek
more healthful and agreeable atmosphere, find
:her way 10 this section of the country. They
flock to Henderson and Buncombe in multitudes.
From Greenve, S. c., to the Warm Springs,
near the Tennessee line, every season during the
months OF June, y, August and September,
every house OF. public entertainment is crowded.
A. present. the Rail Road from Columbia to
Greenville having been completed during The past
year, this is particularly the case. Accommoda.
tons ii is said can scarcely be obtained on any
terms. Why is it that under such circumstances
so few come here?
The main reason Of this in all probability is the
want OF proper information respecting the coun-
try. 1t is not known, for instance, that we have
here an atmosphere very little if at all inferior in
point Of purity aud heaIIhlulness to any that can
be found along the line Of the French Broad and
Buncombe Turnpike from South Carolina to Ten.
nessee, which IS the principal region of summer
resort for those, who travel west for health or
pleasure. The elevation may be less, but the air,
as far as can judge, and have had ample expe.
renee of both regions, is equally fresh and invi-
gorang. During residence of eight years not
TWO miles distant, and IN family rarely compri-
sing less than twenty-five persons, not one single
case of sickness occurred, which could with any
fair show OF reason attributed to The climate and
| can truly say that my own health never was
better, if good, in any other situation. Since
my arrival here, but a few days since, find the
lassitude brought on by more southern climate
departing, my natural disposition to activity
turned, my digestive organs recovering their tone,
and my appetite, which had almost entirely failed
under the oppressive heat of the South, restored.
The face Of the country is probably little
known the climate. Few parts of North Car
aspect to persons wishing 10 travel for the enjoy.
ment OF fine scenery or to select for themselves
location for summer residence, than Caldwell,
and some OF the adjoining Western and North.
western counties. One can scarcely go half
mile from Lenoir, for instance, in any direction,
without observing some naturally beautiful su
alton for q residence-the grounds gradually
slopng off in every direction and presenting capn-
biIlties Of improvement sufficient for the most
and Asheville is to be compared to the country
around Lenoir in this respect. What IS remark.
able, these situations almost invariably embrace
the finest views of mountain scenery, and that,
for the most part just at that distance, which al
ways 90 lends enchantment to the view" Some
Of these prospects equal TO any thing Of the
kind 10 be found in Buncombe or Henderson
Counties. Several OF the highest Mountains and
most remarkable peaks in the U.s. are fully in
view, the Black Mountain, the Roam, the Grand
IA Their, The HawksbiIl and the Table Rock near
Morganton, presenting bOdness of outline and
grandeur Of elevation peculiar to themselves.
was at Flat Rock, so justly celebrated for its
scenery, for a period of eight years. During
that time do not recoIlect one brilliant sunset.
owing doubtless to the peculiar location of my
own, and most of the residences of the settlers
in that neighborhood. At Belvor, my late resi-.
dence in this County, were scarcely an eve.
ming without one. The sun went down in sum.
mer between The Black and Grandfather Moun
ans over the tops Of multitude Of minor eeva.
tons varying in height, and presenting a scene
irregular as the surface Of stormy sea. Among
these on showery evening the bodies of floating
mist would often appear like SO many beautiful