Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18


tral Kentucky we were glad to reach home again,
as we did few days ago. We took this trip for
the benefit Of member OF our family, whom we
left there; aud when we speak Of tour family" we
take for granted that il will be understood which
Of eur local firm we are. Our associate notwith-
standing his many sterling qualities, and his laud-
able efforts in that direction has not so far been
deemed, by the ladies, worthy Of the honor and
dignity of having family. We hope, however,
that success win yet crown his ambitious designs,
before another cold term sets in But as to our
little trip.
Saturday, april 2s.--Lel on the morning train,
ate o'clock. II was bright beautiful morning,
Enough quite cool. But few passengers the cars,
but the company was very agreeable, SO far out
ward appearances gave indication. Rev. DR.. NJ
Of city, was one of the passengers. He is Dig
nifed afablo gentleman, fluent and polished iucon-
versation, knowing well how TO suit the company
he may be thrown in.
On our arrival at Springfield we met with several
old friends and acquaintances; and after snort
interview, we bid them adieu, TO pursue our jour
ney to the City of Rocks, where we arrived at half
past 10 o'cock--nothing of interest transporting on
the way. After the usual hustle and excitement
incident to the collection of baggage, procuring
tickets, andthe oft repeated answer, tive don't want
hack" &c, we were, after the lapse of twenty
minutes, comfortably seated in first class car, and
were whzzing on the way to our contemplated
destination, for the day, Cave City, Barren Co. Ky,
passing through Gallatin, Franklin and Bowling
Green-all beautiful towns but did not see enough
Of either place to give any minute description. We
reached Cave City ct 4 p. m, where we were met
by our relatives, Judge r. and lady, and after the
usual salutations we were shown to the magnificent
dirlng-room Of the spacious Hotel, kept by Mr..
Miller, Of Mammoth Cave notorety, than whom no
better landlord is to be found in the commonwealth
of Kentucky. The tables were loaded with choice
viands, etc, to which, after ten hours fasting we
did ample Justice
When we visited this spot last summer, 1t was
barren field; now the locomotive, with its shrill
whistle gives life and animation to what was then
place of solitude The hotel is large well planned
building, complete in all its appointments. Several
business houses have been erect and others in the
course Of construction. From its locality n being
only miles from the great wonder, Mammoth
Csve) believe it is destined to become an inter-
esting place This is the dinner stand between
Nashville and Louisville.
After refreshing nights sleep, we awoltc early
and took stroll among the knobs, near where my
relatives reside. These towering knobs covered
with beautiful forest trees present lovely aspect
to the eye of the beholder After breakfast we
went down to Cave City again-to look at the
Water works, which is supplied by pipes from a
cave spring, about half mile from town--and is
OF incalcuable benefit to the residents.
After spending the next day with my relatives
here we made some addition TO our company-my
sister in-law-and Tuesday, the LIST day of May, we
started for Louisville-arrved there in the evening
spent the night with mine host of the Louisville
Hotel and left next morning for Lexington and
thence to Nicholasve, Jessamine Co KY. the end
of our trip, where we landed safely about o'clock
the same day.
Thursday 3d.--Was spent in locking around
Nicholasville beautiful little village, containing
sober, industrious, clever population of perhaps
Bome 800 souls. Here we made the acquaintance
ofMr. SAM LEFEGwELL, editor and proprietor of
the Nicholasvo Democrat We found him to be
a very clever sociabe gentleman, and democrat
we believe, from principle. We were glad to learn
that his prospects-(barring the political were
fattering. And here We would return many thanks
to those friends who treated us 50 exceedingly kind
Mrs. s., Mr.. and Mrs. B.. Mrs. p, aud Mrs. r., your
kind hospitality viii not soon be forgoten-vsions
Of strawberries and ice cream now loom up before
US.
Friday Adm company with very pleasant
party of ladies and gentlemen, we visited Lexington
After driving around this beautiful city, we rode
out to the City Cemetery, which is located in the
suburbs. It is very large and beautifully laid off
and decorated with magnificent monuments ever
greens, flowers &c. Walking till we became tired,
we threw ourselves down on the luxuruutblu grass
in position near the LOFTY monument erected in
in honor Of the immortal Clay. The monument
from the base TO summit Of statue is to be llo feet
the foundation of rock is 40 feet square, the whole
composed of beautiful magnetism limestone This
is the browning glory Of the cemetery. The GEM
etery is of the most lovely spots it has ever been
our good fortune to visit and reflects great credit
upon the citizens, and is an honor 10 the Common
wealth Of Kentucky, Our little party now wended
their way to Ashland, tate residence Of Mr. Clay,
about a mile from the city, 1t Isl magnificent
site embowered in forest trees with capacious
blue grass Enclosure. Space will not permit us to
giSea minute deseripton-which has, however,
been done by other pens. Leaving this sacred spot
we returned to Nicholasyillc, our headquarters.
Saturday 5ih.-Accepted an invitation to dine ut
Mr.. BIS, several miles in the couatry, on the Har-
roddsburg pike-hcrc we were Toasted with the
most sumptuous repast the veriest epcure could de-
sire no more. just think of it printer Fasting
but il was even so.
Sunday etA-Ateuded the NJ f. Church, and
listened to plain practical discourse by Rev. Mr..
NJ, genuine christian gentleman.