The Winchester home journal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1858-07-22

DEcnERp, July 7. 1858,


J by way of Sewanee-takng the cars
here and transferring myself TO the ele'
gan,ly finished car of the Sewanee Mi.
ming Company at Cowan.
was surprised at the ease and rapid.
ty with which we ascenlel the Mountain.
As we ascenled the Mountain the lovely
landscapes, the "heantCul coves," The
farms and "vllas" Of Franklin county,
and its gem like" county town were
spread out before our enrapturel vision.
A A(ter gaining the summit the magnificent
heights Of Sewonee hove 10 view, but
its ripping streams and cool, refreshing
breezes almonishel me that there was no
need OF a physician there, and | "sped
on my way re ocing' over llowery plains
in which were quietly grazing herds Of as
fine cattle as ever roamed over the praries
Of America, or fed on the "hlls OF Pal.
cstine."
In due time we reached the place at
which we expected to meet the coaches
as per advertisement. But TO our great
astoniShment and chagrin, there wele no
coaches there. It was a mile and a
half to Tracy City, the road muddy, and
shower falling in that direction, but
there was no other alternative fol ladies
and gentlemen than to walk TO the city,
In Going to the hotel We passed by the
stable occupied by The stage horses, we
there saw large coach, horses and
driver. We inquired OF him Why he had
not met US nj the cars. He answered
US that his Instructions Wero "to 90 10 his
stable an Stay there until lhrncxt mora.
ing" OF course we cout not complain
Il, an employee for obeyng the ins,ruc.
tons Of lis employers; but we thought
very little trouble on The part of those
whoso business il is to transport paSscn.
gers along that line would have conlribu.
ted very much to the comfort Of the pass.
engrrS, and would have left much more
pleasant impression on their minds than
is left ul Ief the present regime.
We found very good accommodations
at the Gillian house, the hos, aud hostess
both ev;nced the utmost desire to accom-.
m0dalc their guests.
The regular coach not starting aseory
as desired, took passage il Mr. Wiley's
hack, n company with Mr.. +. OF ----,
whom found to be very pleasant cgm.
pQeAon du engage, a man Of travel who
was able TO besuj'e our weary journey,
with descriptions Of scenes and occurren
ce> Of classic lanIs. We reached Bsr
sheba several hours in advance Of the
coach.
10 Justice to those interested in con.
veying passengers from Tracy City to
Dcfsheba, ! must say that part OF the
road is at present exceedingly severe on
horses and coaches, being new, and in
consequence Of the recent rains il is far
from being firm and for part oI the
distance The slumps are not ificleniIy
grubbod up aud removed. But am
thoroughly Of the opinion that il will
s,on be as good stage road as can be
found anywhere UnmacadanlIzed.
Bersheba is 100 well known to need a
description ot this lote dule. But will
say that if enchanting scenery, good wa
ter, we'll furnished table, polite atton'
dans, with all the amenities that dis.
tingui, n refined social circles, can make
a man happy, he can be happy a. Bet
sheba. And as Bers eba has now formed
appreciative connections brilliant Iu.
ture doubtless awaits her.
| did not purpose saying anything
about the proceedings Of the convention,
but ! cannot close without saying that
the Bishops anil Delegates in convention
were dignfed and imposing body, and
that Individually they are talented and
unn>tentaious gentlemen.
While en- route for home, | was delay |
ei at Tracy Guy, and availed myself Of |
the delay to visit the Sewanee mine
Capt. Kennedy conducted me through the
nine, and enlightened me on many points
pertaining to his profession. He said
"lhe Sewanee mine is far more worthy
Of being inexhaustabIe than the mines
ol California
At Tracy City Imet an old gentle,
man and two lalies from New Orleans,
who hal walked from the cars to the Ci.