Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-07-07

ticuars Of the murder of Landrum and confession Of
Crockett, which think would bo cminently moro ben
efca to parent and child than tho desire Of witness
ing the execution Of criminal, as there are many
good moral lessons contained in said pamphlet for
both old and young. The work can be had OF WIN.
Kay, of Atlanta, by romittng 80 cents for the book
I and 3 cents to pay the postage thereon.
After leayiig Atlanta, had pleasant ride Of l3S
miles to Chattanooga, on the Tennessee River, where
we stopped for little while to refresh the inner man
with hearty supper at the CrutchGeld House; which
which being over, We again wended our way by dim
moonlight down to tho River and around the base Of
Lookout Mouutuin, which had quite picturesque ap-
pearancc. Afcr passing this, exhausted nature tried
to assert her supremacy which was, with about equal
chances of euccesa continued through the night Be-
ing somewhat refreshed by the duwning Of day, II
not by sleep busy curiosity again on the alert in
viewing tho surface of the country, the crops, &C.
We were now in the Northern portion Of the State Of
Alabama The surface Of the country was almost an
unbroken plain Of and, mostly in cultivation, and Of
q quality Of superior production. Although many
large fields gave unmistakabe evidence OF long cu-
yation, yet most Of then where anything like eutl-
waited, had fine crops Of corn and cotton upon them.
The scenery and face of the country changing so
rapidly after leaving this garden spot of Alabama,
though still passing many towns on the road, anxiety
began to manifest itself in the desire to exchange the
original ticket for card with the distances and names
Of the towns thereon though the desire was never
gratfed from Chattanooga to Memphis, distance of
312 miles and chance only of enquring of know
ing passenger Of the conductor, was the guide.
Whether Sodom and Gomorrah were passed. have
not yet learned.
This is dcsideratum so important to the traveller,
that think the managers of the road should forth
with attend to it. and have such cards. all other roads
have, for the convenience, and might say, company
of the traveller.
Passing this grent Sahara Of unknown', arrived
at Memphis on Friday the 18th, where I put up at
the Gayoso House. After refreshing night of de-
ighful repose arose somewhat late the next morn
ing, and my great disappointment, found that the
Hon. Mr.. Quitman of Mississippi, who had taken
rooms there had departed on boat before loft my
room, rs much desired TO make his acquaintance,
both on account Of his chivarous bearing on the field
of battle and in the halls Of legislation. was soon
repaid however, in great degree, by coming in con-
tact with of the junior partners of tho we'll known
house Of G. e. Waldron Co., of Charleston, S. C.,
who, in company with myself, were shown from base
ncnt to attick of this mammoth House. the Gayoso,-
through the kind courtesy of Mr.. Cockre, r, SON OF
the proprietor.
This House in many points certainly hns few, il
any supcriors in the United states-bcing four so-
rics higb and covering an Of ono acre Of land;
and for clcgunce of furniture symctry Of arrange
ment and majesty of appearance, certainly has no
superior in the world 1t is situated upon IN eleva-
ted point of land within short distance Of the great
fathcr of waters which at this time within an inch
or tho of high water mark to which it doubt would
have attained and perhaps surpassed, but for the
breaking of Il leyee some few miles above Memphis,
on the Arkansas eide of the River. The river, it
supposed, is forty miles wide at this point. But to
the Gayoso again. It is capable Of accommodating
eight hundred persons, and cost ncarlya quarter
million of dollars. The carpets, curtains and up
holstering are from the celebrated house Of A. 7.
Stewart, New York. The halls and sleeping rooms
are all covered with rich tapestry Brussels md tapest
ry velvet carpets-and the parlors with English me-
dalA carpets; aud:in the ladies parlor is center
table, carved with great artistic SKILL from solid rose
wood that cost six hundred dollars. The bedsteads
are all of sulid mahogany. Tho dining room is l73
by 40 and 25 feet high, and consequently contains
$4,000 Cubic feet, aud the walls rich in frcsco
paintings, executed with admirable skill and design.
While upon the dining room is but just to remark
that there is great discrepancy between the prompt
ness, efficiency and system carried on here and in
similar FIRST class Hotels in other portions Of the
country, which suppose will be remedied by the
energetic proprietor at no distant day. There arr
several other good houses in the City, though
would recommend the weary traveller to tho "Gayoso,
where no doubt, he will bc we'll cared for as Mt any
other place. close this episode Of the "Gayoso,'
with the simple remark, that Mr.. knoWton, formerly
of Charleston, S. C., is ut the head Of the uihcc.
whose urbanity of manners and known qualities OF
heart, always ensure hearty reception; and whose
taste and judgement it is hoped will be directed to All
important want in the sal.to-be Reading Room,
where you only find multfarous mass Of business
curds Of no interest to the traveller.
After leaving Memphis upon the Mississippi and
Tennessee Rail Road, I had pleasant ride Of ~
miles to Sards in Pamela County, passing through
rich section Of country, well improved, and which.
but fow years ag" was inhabited only by the red
man, the bear, panther, deer and snake. Speaking
of snakes, we witnessed onc Of the most singular
snake murders few miles rnm Sarlis, that has ever
| occurred among the whole Of snakedom. Riding
along at rapid pace in II two horsc buggy with
| near relation deserted largo black snake few
PAGES ahead of us to which directed tho attention
of the driver with view Of running the wheels over
him. but the aim WAS missed by snakys withdrawing
his head upon the approach Of the front Wheel but
thrusting it between the spolcs Of the hind wheel.
which, going with considerable velocity, caught him
about centrally and whirel him around and around
for some tme aceratipg his head at every revolution
agninst the front Wheel axle &c, until death was the
consequence. Idoubt, whether, among all the "snnke
stories" this has parallel in history.
And now, Mr.. Editor, let us take short review Of
the crops and cnsc for the present. The corn and
COTTON up 10 Chattanooga is ony tuerabe wheatsor
ry, oats not worth cutting. In North Alabama, South
Tennessee and North Mississippi, they have been
flooded with ruin lattcry, the consequence Of which
is, generally foul crops-somc of which are lost.
Tho ont crop upon tho whole route, is almost CON-
pctc uilurc-very few indeed even trying to save gecd
expect 10 start in few days for the central por
tion of the State, from whence, perhaps, You piny
ocain bear from me. PANOLA. |