Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-12
Correspondence OF the Patriot. ]

Correspondence OF the PatrOt.l
On BOARD STEAMER ACACIA COTTAGE.
April 9th, 1859.
The deluge of rain which poured down the
I'd inst, found the acacia Cottage, Capt. DIS
MUKES at Nashville wharf, sign up for Rowe
ma. At 10 o'clock, p. NJ, the last passenger
came aboard, the plank was hauled in, and
the little steamer floated out into the current
A half hour spent in taking in tow a fiat
boat, and the steamer hied away on its voy-
age. The number of passengers was large
for an up-river trip, composed of about as
clever set of gentlemen as ever got togeth-
| er-the majority of them business men who
had been to Nashville to replensh their stock
| OF goods, &c, and one lonely representative
of the softer sex. Gathered around the cheer
full fire in the Hall, the gentlemen whiled
| away the time smoking and chatting; but
near the hour when thoughts of dream-land
| began to be uppermost in the mind, and some of
! us, who had not been so fortunate as to ''come
| up to time' and secure berth, were wonder
ing where we should sleep, an incident oc-
! Cured which caused considerable commotion.
| One OF the pilots was brought into the cabin
suffering extreme torture from cramp collie.
In the multitude of councillors there is safe
ty, we have often been told but | have had my
doubts as to whether the assertion meant to
include physicians. Now am not sure that
there was an "M.D" aboard but | am certain
there were many who gave advice and sugges-
ted remedies for the benefit of the of the sick
pilot and must own that would not have
liked to have been the recipient of their IA
yOrs. However, ''all's well that ends we'll"
The pilot either through the instrumentalty
or in defiance Of the remedies administer
ed, recovered, and was able to be at his post
the neTt day. 1t was pleasant thing to
witness the interest manifested in his case by
all aboard-it exhited human nature in one
of its most beautiful phases.
Early Sunday morning. the "lonely dove"
of the ark, awoke to find herself surrounded
by bright array of lovely faces. A gay par
proposed to go as far up as the boat might 60
OF this party were a couple of cavaliers-one
from Sumner and the other from Davidson
escorting four young ladies. Miss C. a tall |
dark-eyed beauty, whose raven tresses
set of a head which seemed the very |
throne of intellect, and whose face was |
radiant with good humor. Miss D.. 1.-the |
OF figure, and of delcately formed fea-
lures whose nut-brown hair, luxuriant
in its growth, parted upon brow whose
classic mould would have been the de-
light of Praxitiles, and gave tone to a face
which denoted spirit and determination, in
termixed with the gentler attributes which
adorn and beautiiy the sex. Miss J. fine
specimen of womanly grace, less gifted in
mere beauty, than either of her companions
but exhibiting in high degree those quail
ties of mind and heart without a good share
of which there can be little pleasure in any
position, and where entirely wanting social
life. indeed. life, in any of its phases, is but
a barren Sahara. Miss j., a younger sister
OF the last mentioned, a very Hebe, in form
and feature, overlooking with life and spirit.
beautiful as May morning. These were the
recruits which gave light to the ladies' cabin.
and gave promise of pleasant trip. This
promise was more than realized. These
daughters of Tennessee were ready
to contribute a full share to the amusements
gotten up. Amongst the gentlemen was one
whose :" affection I" for the violin is proverbal
" on these waters" lie clings to the time
honorcd instrument a husband should cling
to his wife. His violin was brought into use,
and night and day, dancing was the order.
All appeared to enjoy themselves finely, and
nothing occurred to cast shadow upon the
future remembrances of the trip. Those who
did not participate in the dance found other
sources OF amusement, and right zealously
were they employed. might recount many
sayings and dongs. but AS l am
writing against time, don't propose to do
SO, in this letter
We have been longer on the voyage than
was expected, owing to the very strong cur
rent and heavy rise, We have encountered.
The boat is q fine little craft in all respects, ]
and her commander, ToA DIsNUKEs, one of
he most afiable, attentive, and efficient OFF
,ers that ever trod a deck. The clerks Office
contains pair OF gentlemanly young fellows,
whom, with the captain, wish 10 harsher
ate, than capture by lovely woman. Z
The Cuisine Of the beat is admirable. The
'teWatu, VINO presides over IL, Il one Of
hem" He has not set an Indifferent meal
Turing the trip. This is a great recommends
lon in favor of the " Acacia Cottage" ,
The Acacia Cottage runs regular in this
ip-river trade, and | hope is destined 10 do
much to develops it, as well as to put money
nlo the purses Of her owners. The character
4 The scenery on the river Is such as would 1
cir the heart Of painter, who appreciates q
BIC beautiful in nature. Persons wishing to
axe trip for recreation should avail thelu- !
elves Of the "Aeaeia COttagen and come up i
his way. AT this season they will ind il !
nost delightful 10 do 20. aud viii retain
eoolleetions Of il 80 long as their love Of :
Iainre endnres. .. r