Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-04-09
TEE TOWN OF GAINESVILLE.

We ind in the Boston Post q letter from Clsrks-
vile, in this State, signed Rambler" We guess
that this Rambler, we're he to write his full name,
would spell it JOHN G. SAKE. And We guess fur
Their that our GAINESVILLE friends will be proud Of
compliment from so excellent source:
CLARKsvILLE, March %, 1858
Nh dear CoE.-The Cumberland is q beautiful
river: and at the present moment, when the mag
n6cent trees on its densely wooded banks are just
bursting into vernsl verdue the view is intensely,
vivfying aud charming. In respect to scenery, the
Cumberland contrasts pleasantly enough with the
meagre and monotonous landscape along the greater
portiou of the Lower Mississippi. Il is 8 busy
stream too and fairly vocal with steam craft, ply
ing a thriving trade in tobacco, -four, pork, irOH
hemp. and all the varied and abundant products Of
Tennessee and Kentucky.
AT CIarksville. a fine old town, 65 miles below
Nashville, saw proofs of lively spring trade esPe-
eiallv in tobacco, of which this city is the great
central mart, not only for Tennessee but for Ky,
which forms rich and ample baCk-eountry 10 this
euterprising and prosperous city. The completion
of the Memphis GAINESVILLE, and Louisville Railroad
now in progress, will contribute immensely to the
wealth of this entire section Of country. The to-
bacco sales have opened, and the immense store
houses of this much abused but fascinating plant
are thrOnged with purchasers, who SIT smoking their
cigars in calm but eager audience to the shrlll
with professional pertinacity, and finally knocks
down the hogshead with look Of satisfaction; for,
in spite Of his reiterated asseveTaton to the
trary tobacco is not going at "a rulnous rate, but
is bringing fair prices, and everybody knows it. To
nv question, 'What are the principal products and
exports Of Clarksville2" gentleman Of my acqusin-
lance answered, tobacco pork, and -four" To
these had hrs modesty permitted he might have an
swered "men'-the highest product Of any coun-
fry The word export is not amss, for many Of
the most distinguished men Of Tennessee were rear
ed in Clarksville and made their characters If not
their highest celebrity, here So an old resident
of Nashville told me-and, after spending nearly
week among her people, it is not difficult to believe
that Clarksville should be the nursery Of noble
EDirits As rather extensive traveller through the
Union, (and long may II last l have no where
found in an equally limited population, equal
number of high toned, highly cultivated and accom-
plished gentlemen. 1 would 'call the roll, but that
lis inevitable incompleteness would render the
Ter invidious not TO mention that hare not fairly
room for the catalogue Il is not permitted to give
publicity TO even the most charming persons and in
cideuts Of private life "1d can only say that for
intelligence, good morals and q cordial and elegant
hospitality, one may search IN vain for people
guperi0r 10 the fair women aud brave men" who
constitute the best society Of GAINESVILLE. Il adds
much 20 the interest and sttractiveness Of Clarks
vile that it has fine seminary OF learning, Stewart
College: an institution Of which the President, as
also the very munifcent benefacOr is William Stew
art d gentleman Of great wealth and Of remarkable
scientific attainments, who resides in the nsighbor
hood In the chair Of mathematics, found here
a brother Yankee and QuOndam college mate, Pro
lessor William Wines, fine scholar, and, doubt
not worthy Of his high repute IN his vocation. Bid
ding a reluctant adieu to this delightful spot, and
with more gratitude than can express for the hap
py hours passed among it's excellent men, superb
matrons and beautiful msidens, am theirs as l am
yours always.
RAMBLER.