Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-10-30

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Hence it is seen that frost falls here eve
ry month during the year Snow lies on
the sides of the mountain until the third or
fifth of August, and in the ravines until the
Goth.
1t has been stated that snow may be seen
on the mountains or in the ravines at any
time in the season, but this is found to be
denied by facts
The descent from the summit in time
and fatigue is as much as the ascent, but
somewhat different as to impression, as in
one case the mind is contemplating heghth
and the other depth, the sensation of which
as most know, are widely unlike.
The time is about three hours and half,
the distance on the Glenn Road, is said to
be seven and a quarter miles. Four miles of
this road is graded and partly graveled,
preparatory to running carriages to the
top. The remainder Of the road is survey
ed and located, making the entire distance
eight and quarter miles. The width of
this road is sixteen feet exclusive of ditch
ing and protection wall in precipitous pla-
ces. The average grade does not exceed
one foot rise to eight in distance. The
strong presumption is, that this road, when
completed, will render the passage to and
from the summit, both as safe and pleas
ant as ordinary carriage or omnibus travel
ing.
Besides The thrilling interest arising from
mere observation, there is much of interest
in the past history of these mountains
Omitting all the legends, such as the "Gi
ants Grave the Lost Spirits looking
glass" the alag of the Mountain" and
the like, we will give one incident from re-
cent authentic history:
Late in October of 1851, Young Eng
lish Baronet visited the mountains, and
Notwithstanding their bold peaks were al
ready covered with snow, he wished to as
cend to the summit. The portrayal of the
danger, and even strong discussion were re-
sorted to by the landlord at the base, but
both unavaiiing. Hence on foot, with a
single guide he started. They ascended
toilsomely mid clouds and drifting SHOWS,
until they reached the top of Mt. Clinton.
Here the guide Influenced by experience,
felt the hazard of farther ascent and again
urged the Baronet to desist and return, but
he refused, insisting that he must place his
feet upon the summit of Mount Washing
ton. The guide refusing to proceed far
ther, turned his steps down the mountain,
supposing the Baronet would soon follow
Night came, but no Baronet. 1t was too
late and to hazardous to go in search 1t
was night of dreariness, the clouds drift
ing wildly, and the winds moaning, as if
mingled with them was wall of suffering.
AT early morn party started in search
At intervals his track could be seen reach
ing to the highest peak of Mount Washing
ton. He had ccomplished his resolution,
he had stood upon the topmost peak
But alas, this was zeal not according to
knowledge!
His track not indicating the direction of
his descent, the party supposed he had
turned westerly, down the Amonooscue
valley, toward a house, then standing at the
base of the Mountain, and in full view
from the summit. They proceeded in his
direction, and soon came to a place where
he had fallen, further on the falls seemed
more frequent and at length they were
marked with blood, and finally, they came
TO be a mere trail. where he had dragged
himself along Directly in his course lay
a deep gorge, to the bottom of which says
An early writer "the eye can scarcely pen
ctrate"
The snow being drifted from the summit
of the precpice, his trail was lost near the
edge, but the fearful conjecture of his
dreadful plunge seized the minds Of the
entire party. With one accord they hasten
ed their descent to the bottom Of the chasm
when alas, their worst conjectures were
confirmed. There lay, face downwards,
in small stream. the mangled corpse of
that noble and youthful Baronet. Benumb-
ed by his frequent falls, and bewildered by
the darkness. it is supposed that he knew
nothing of the abyss in his path, until in
despair, he felt himself making the awful
descent.
We are not informed whether or not
such information concerning his family was
obtained, as to render it possible to convey