Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-06-02
For the Advertiser.
ATLANTA. MA

For the Advertiser.
ATLANTA, MAY 2STH, 1885,
Mr.. EDIroR Stone Mountain, formerly known as
New Gibraltar, is small village situated on the
Georgia Rail Road, ono hundred and ffty-fye miles
from Augusta. It has population of about FIVE
hundred. There is one hotel, large brick building
consisting Of seventy rooms, Kept by Mr. Alexander,
and which is always thronsed during the summer
season by those who from all quarters to see the
mountain, breathe its puro salubrious atmosphere,
and drink the ice-cold water which gurges up so in
vitingy from it's base The merchants, mechanics
and other useful members of the community, appear
to be actively engaged in storing up something for
rainy day, we'll carrying the various improve
ments essential to add importance and new inter-
est TO their already beautiful town. Everything
gives indication Of the entoprising character and in
dusry Of the citizens. Yet am indeed panied to
have to say that Notwithstanding the comparative
feTnesa Of its Inhabitants there less than four
licensed grogshops in tho place, which, if not aban
doned must eyer act clog to the otherwise swift
wheels of progress, and retard rapid advancement
and certain prosperity. "0h, when will we be freed
from this body of death?" Death to our liberties
death to our happiness individuals and nation
Accompanied by gay crowd of both sexes made
the ascent Of the mountain. It is said to be seven
miles in circumference and twenty-five hundred and
twenty six feet above tho creek which flows along the
northern side Of its base. 1t was about three
o'clock P. NJ, when went up, and not cloua OBJ
scured tho sky. 1t is truly very fatguing to climb
its almost perpendicular height but the grandeur and
majesty Of the scene and the sublimity with which
everything is clothed when viewed from that stupen-
dous example of the power and workmanship of the
grand architect of the universe, repay abundany
for his toll were it thrice as great.
From the observatory which is one hundred and
sixty fsot high can be seen of clear evening half
dozen or more of the surrounding towns and villas !;
while in its basement story ia well furnished eating
saloon and confectionery where the aded curioso
find tho means for recuscatng his exhausted frame.
Tho lessee when was there was making prspnra-
ons to h up the second story and furnish it in parlor
like style, with piano and other instruments of
sic, that the visitors may have nm opportunity of
ndulging in those amusements which innocence nl-
ways suggests to the minds Of the young and light
of-heart.
might relate many curious legends that are told
in connection with this mountain, as we'll as give
detailed account of the curostes observable all over
its surface, but space, time and inclination at this
present time forbid.
Icame to Atlanta from the mountain. This city Is
living proof of the indomitable energy and eutor
prising industry of the. .ADglo-American Thir
teen years ngo this place known as Marthasvie,
and three private families, hotel and store,
constituted the town. 1t was the terminus of the
Georgia Rail Road and merely served depot sta
tion. Since then, there have been three other roads
constructed from here, viz Western Atlanta, which
runs to Chattanooga in Tennessee; Macon d Western,
running TO Macon and the Atlanta 4 Lagrange, ,ter-
minating ut West Point.
Thus, since the 18th Of September, lS45, when the
Georgia road first reached this point these roads have
been built which connect Atlanta with all the mpor-
tant commercial masts from Charleston to Nashville
and Memphis. AS natural sequence to these facili-
tics tho Insignificant town Of Marthasve, has grown
up and waved strong with rapidity unparalleled in
the history of any town or city Chicago itself not
excepted. There are eleven churches here, several
schools and academies, and n Medical College; Of
the latters origin, history success, faculty. facilities
for teaching the various branches of the noble science
when compared with Northern, and exclusive winter
schools, mean to speak in future letter.
Now little news and forbear. Three weeks ago
there wn. considerable excitement in Atlanta occa-
stoned by most foul murder committed on the per-
son of one Samuel Landrum, old man who had
been in the city few days selling beeves. Tie Lur-
rible deed was committed by three hends, whose
names ercspcctivcy, Crockett Cobb and Jones. II
appears that they suspecting him to have mon
ey, followed him out some three miles, ard by assn
ming mask of friendship entered into conversation,
rode with him in his wagon, took him of his guard
and knocked him down with sluug-shot. They
then rHei his pockets, threw him into the woods and
left him. They endeavored to make their escape, but
wero captured, Crockett first, and two weeks after
wards the other two. The Superior Court happened
to bc sitting ut the time of Crocketts arrcs and as
he confessed the crime and offered defence, he
sentenced to be hung the 18th june Jones and Cobb
wero carried to Milledgevie for safe keeping till
next court, when doubtless, thoy will share poor
Crocketts fate.
Rev. ]. R. Graves Of "Iron Wheel" notoriety, is
delivering series of lectures here now to prove that
the Bnptists ore, not Protcstanta There is no man
living who hus been unjustly prosecuted than
this great candid und good man. Instead Of his be-
ing that rufan-liks preacher that his enemies
would have believed, he is ono Of the mildest and
most pleasant Speakers ever listened 10. Every
thing he uters is said with the utmost Difference to
tho opinions of others. His ability none dispute
We have had aomo fine rains this week. Every
thing is in growing condition. and the fields prom
iso rich and abundant harvest. S.
Ns- A good wife exhibits her love for her husband
by trying to promote his welfare, and by administer