The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-08
CUMBERLAND MOUNTAINS.

CUMBERLAND MOUNTAINS, August !, 1859.
LocalG y ne Mount1inS-Thei Appe1rGsce and tie
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Pect1iari.se:--A
Chance Joy Heath, de-, dc.
These mountains are stuad The State OF Tennessee,
running through the Slate direction OF aortheast
southwest dividing into what 10 called East and West
Tennessee they rsse their nsjsstc rummits many hmm
bred feet above the adjoining valleys and embrace M
area OF 1900 square miles.
Their surface Ia untnlatpg, and consists Of verdant
isncscspes rugged cliffs and clear s!reame.s that excite
pleasing sensations Of beauty grandeur and sublmity
fbss high sEubrous atmosphere, together With their
heao 'ul reeNone ctalye aud other mineral foue-
tsns afford pleasant Retreat which the afflicted have
ies0rfed for years
Since the strength Of nation, State county con.
sists net 20 ucn in the fertility Of the coil the virtue
and knowledge of her people, and aimee these obtained
IN their greater. proficiency the fountain OF health, in
WHICH Camoerlsuf, perhaps, has no. rival, 10 not in
possible Tor them 70 become Of the brightest Esrs
that Sdorn Ibis great republic.
Already hight glmmers upon their highlands, which,
Ike the morning stsr the hRronger or mug
day. whose glorious light shall dis2e' the causes Of tg
ION and afford ample means for The education Of tneir
yourg men and fair msitens.
For he lac. IN years premiums have been sRrsed
b. the State for tner superior fruits.
From the grape, WHICH hss been cultivated with success
inn beverage could be made tha. would ausucn
TIE irsatiae Thirst for K'pg Alcohol.
Beng PEI hsps the riches; snd cheaves, grazing lnud
10 the State has ever been the principal OF in.
core 10 tbe veasny farmers O! TIE adjoining vsJeyg
TIER extensive beds OF coal, together prosuc-
tons Of the soil furnish ample for proh able
MERGE.
Upon their southeastern margin e c1llsgs has been
ttecfed, which for eight years mas acted promiuent
part IN advancing the Of educattlp during which
tine there has been out that .psntut,on.
This delightful climste where the efec, OF the Is
not felt as 10 the Northern States from the bree2s
Iba' continues through the summer, and from the short
nete or the winter (ss,dorl exceeding 0aths orgn.
10 be IN iadncemeu for those seeking home settle
tnese mountains TIER means II improvement
pie ard the Invitation is extended the North, SOUTH
Ealt and West Industrious farmars yoG hagel
18th cordial welcome. The so perhaps no. prodGc-
1--we, rs capable Of Improvement, aud neer adsp.su
fae culture Of fruits and yegesoles than ths valeye
arc you, oh Der Of wealth and talent, soo
ale ippte3 by ghilsntbropic motives, come forth ap1
establish schools Of the highest order upon mouotans
adorned with natural eceoery Eu1 free from the
rGbtirg Influence OF tue cfowded cities.
Let the young men Of America attend their classic VALE
mhse the pure air. battle themselves these foam
ans, and when they have drank deep Ia the wells OF
knowledge with vigorous constitution they will 70 firth
20 the arduous duee Of he guiding with success
the helm % government, diiusDg krossage AID vlrsae
throughout ibis hanissole globe
Wien gooty nun Der OF such these snail
ne fourd on the Cumberland mountains With hearts beat
rg responsive for these objects, then indeed shall we
ace In more strsiog Light their future des,ipy wheu
ber name like their elevation shal borns aiof, on
every breeze Until lnelr osi and welcome oau.es sa
nave saiuted the Of the crowded aud an cted Of
every inc, sod be known the lcviee and hea.res
SPOT .! this great republic.