Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-07-02

analyze her own feelings, it were needless
for us to essay the task.
Mr.. Bcrne had grown weary of the pro-
tracted silence; and whilst he INDUCED
no reflections prejudicial to the young
man, he was none the less determined to
recall him from the profound reverie into
which he had fallen. In accordance with
this resolution, he said:
81 believe, Mr.. Lee, that men differ as
much in tastes as in features. Now, for
my part, when travelling, sociable COM
tpanion is worth more to me than all the
rocks and evergreens that can be found on
the rugged sides of these mountains; but
you think differently, and seem to prefer
inanimate to animate nature, and your
own reflections to conversation"
Aroused by this remark, and feeling
that he merited the gentle rebuke it con-
veyed, Mr.. Lee blushed, as he replied
"You should remember, my dear sir,
that this is a new world to me, and the
beauties with which it abounds may we'll
engross the attention of one even less
sensible of those beauties than myself
These scenes, too, are so familiar to you
as to have lost much of their interest; 1
can not, therefore, agree that you are
competent Judge of the effect they produce
upon those who behold them for the first
time, nor Of the amount of censure I may
merit for yielding to the silent reflections
they invite. owe Miss Berne, however,
an apology for silence which I fear she
has construed into rudeness, and one to
you, sir, for falling in the conditions upon
which was permitted to occupy this seat Z"
"Your apology is accepted, sir" Mr..
Berne replied; "but repentance without
reformation avails but little, and lest you
may relapse, l would like you to tell us
what portion of the mountain region you
prefer this will enable you to give audible
expression to your thoughts, and entertain
us without Withdrawing you from the
theme that engrosses you"
| "You have asked question" said Mr..
Lee, "which / have mentally answered
sundry times. Were to choose a spot
among the mountains, as a permanent
residence, it would be Charlottesville, or its
vicinity. The soil is susceptible of a high
t state of improvement, and the scenery is
| more beautiful than have found it else
: where. The Blue Ridge is just far enough
off to present the appearance of an i'm
mense semi-circular wall of living green
! whilst the intermediate space is beautifully
, decorated with hills and dales and noun
tains. The South West mountains, to the
g East, bound the view in that direction
On the summit of this range, where it is cut
in two by the Rivanna river, stands
! Monticello, the residence of the venerable
Thomas Jefferson. The view from this
spot is the finest I have ever seen. II
embraces an immense scope of mountain
> scenery, and the whole Atlantic slope as
\ far as the eye can reach. The sun, at its
> rising, seems to emerge from the very bed
Of the ocean, and when it dips behind the
' lofty range of mountains, in the west
leaves behind golden twilight not less
beautiful than that which follows sun set in
q Italy. But presume, Miss Berne, you have
f visited Monticello, and hope you agree
with me in my estimate of the surround
ing scenery"
"No sir; have not visited Monticello
f Having no acquaintances in its vicinity,
e have had no pretext for going there bu
o expect to visit it in the fall, on my way tC
Richmond"
"HOw long did you stay in Charlotts
vile, Mr.. Lee?" Asked Mr. Berne.
o "Only two days, sir--just long enough
r to visit Monticello and the University.
!. "Mr. Jefferson has won golden opinions
. by the establishment of that institution ,
v Mr.. Berne remarked; "but were I citizer
! of Charlottesville, or its vicinity, I-shoulC
! feel under no manner of obligation Il
q him."
o "Why2 p Asked Helen and Mr.. Lee
l. in the same breath.
: 'Because it is nuisance to residents
g and travellers. So rude set of younl
n men were never, am sure, congregated a
5, any one place; and to prove to you that
: speak advisedly, / will relate my adven
n lures at that place about year ago.
e staid all night in Charlottesville, on m,
It way to Richmond. 1t was dark when
IS reached the University, and just beyon,
r il. / came suddenly TO a halt, with a fenc