Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-11-03
A "TRIP 10 the County seat of warren.
THArcHER HOUSE, McN1NSvILLE,
October 1st, 1871 past II, P II.

ell, "esl, EfNTG mas certainly gone VIII,
Up in the Mountains, and somebody, think, had
better be seeing after her" Now. I know this is
precisely what you win say, is i: not moi cousine?
But wait moment, I am going to do something
wilder still, for ~ the potent spell, armed so
oag ago, summon you to appear Tin spirit) right
before me ron. So sit you down, by this nice fire,
in this cosy little No room, whilst I take my IA
vorite position your feet With he remains of my
supper one side, and my writing material on the
other slipping this delicious cup of coffee, (which
you may share if you will,) open wide your soft
dark eyes in establishment and listen to my "expe-
rience7 in the Mountain City.
You know what strange creature OF impulse
am, and what simple things sometimes sway and
influence my actions? Now don't laugh Coz, but
last Sunday morn l dreamed, so plainly, of our
sweet poetess, L. v French-whom had so long
desired to see-that finding some young friends
were going to the supper, to be given by the ladies
for the benefit of the Mount Vernon Association,
OF the 8Oth ult., at once determined to go also
and see if my dream would be realized. Our old
friend, the Dr.. limiting that he might probably
join Us on the way-I told him hoped he would
not lose his spectacLes again if he did,
So after an early dinner with her majesty, "Queen
Bess" as call our pleasant hostess of the Veran-
dab, and many kind adieus, and not fer kisses,
Cousin Ed. - and hurried to the cars, but the
old adage of the 'more haste the less speed" was
verified in our case completely, for there we sat,
two mortal hours, least waiting for the Nashville
tran-whose engine had been thrown off the track
| by running ox-but l amused myself by
chatterng away to Capt. D., who going down,
and Capt. P, who was going up, just for the
novelty of the thing, there but Ma
jors, Colonies and Generals in Tennessee, and a
Captain was quite a curiosity.
Atlast the train came, putting and painting with
redoubled fury, and away shot like rocket.
On arriving at NJ. left my heavy baggage, in
tending to stop there my return, and there
sure enough took up the dear old Dr-specta-
e'ss and all-and in fine spirits at the pros
pect of arriving in time yet for supper.
| The scenery onward was to me, and of course
was on the qui vive, for every thing interesting
the road lies through beautifully timbered laud,
generally level, and daily becoming more valuable,
as its capabilities and resources being under
stood and appreciated by men of scientific knOwl'
edge and abilities Little villages are springing up
the Depot the nucleus, no doubt of larger ones,
and supplying the people with many necessary ar
! ticles, before almost unattainable.Y
| Ten or twelve miles this 81 lie of McMinnville
get the first view of the mountains, standing out in
bold re lief against the pale clear Autumn sky, and
playing hide and seek with the eye-that vainly
strives to catch more than glimpse of their dark
blue submits, as the go rushing on in their
mad career.
We crossed Collins river, clear besutiful little
stream, and drew up at the Depot at the base of
the hill on which the town is built; here found
an elegant omnibus, waiting to carry us to the
Hotel in which we quickly seated ourselves-re-
ioicng that no accident had occurred to mar the
pleasures Of the day.
was soon ensconced in this quiet little cell; and
then you know that most important bushes of all
with sOoDan-be she old youag-that of the toilet
commenced; and oh coz you would have laughed
till your sides ached, had you have seen me drilling
ID little dqrkey in the mysterious process of fasten-
! ing hook here, and sticking pin there; it was
! Just as good as a play; hoO did irish for your
umble fingers just at that moment; but 1
got through a. last, just cousin Ed. -
came tapping at the door" to conduct me down
stairs Il required some nerve, don't you think 1t
did, to face room full of strangers without femi-
nine inspection; but there no help for it. So
down I went, looking HogchaLant as possible.
The first lady was introduced to was a sweetfairy
little creature, Miss F. from G, sensible and in
teresting, with whom felt at ease in moment
then to Miss N and Miss H, lovely dark
eyed bour and then to SO many others that
can't even remember their names; but all lovely,
pleasant and agreeable.
Presently cousin Ed came up with tall, graceful
looking gentleman whom he presented as Mr.. H,
and who l soon found to be one Of the most polite,
attentive bachelors in the world-the universal
beau plr-cxcesnce of all the ladies', and poetesScs 10
particular; aud who does the honors of the noun
tain city to strangers, with s the galantry, grace
and courtesy of the old regime
The supper table made quite a handsome taJleau,
covered with cake, confectionery, and various other
edibles, aud decorated with exquisite bouquets
(see this superb one from my bltchelor friend;
shall keep it as a cherished souvenir coz, every leaf
of it;l and surrounded by array of youth and
beauty have seldom seen equaled. On the op-
posite side were the lady managers busiIy engaged
in dispensing their delicious viands, bonbons, &c,
to the numerous applicants around, who seemed to
be enjoying them with considerable zest and appe-
tte.
Meantime was anxiously scanning the counten-
ance Of every lady present. hoping to discover my
unknown friend without assistance; and there sure,
enough she the dear little ideal, had always
imagined her to be--her soft blue eyes flashing
merry, and her sweet tones falling on my ear Ike
the music Of a dream; her tall, handsome husband
was coon presented to me, and was quite charmed
with his agreeable manaer' and conversation. AZ
ter promenadng and partnking with him Of the
various decicies of the table for awhil', (see this
beautiful rosy-cheeked apple, I intend carrying 1t
home atei myself whilst he went for 'Ginuie,
"a he called her; and at last had the pleasure Of
clasping hands with one bad long loved and ad-
mired, bat scarce ever hoped to see.
In the course of the evening told her what had
induced me to come, aud We amused ourselves at
the contrast between our dresses in my dream and
| the reality-tho' when l reflected hers being pur-
pie and mine blue, they were quite appropriate, as
the embIems of Tore and hope to both of US.
The supper was not so we'll attended as had been
anticipated (realizng only about fifty dollars) but
the reason Is very obvious. when people think aud
reason alike cooly the subject Why should
the present owner Of Mt. Vernon receive at least
fosr times the amount It Is ,cortb9 Is question
asked on every side and one that we should pause