Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-07-31
LKTTER FROM BEERsHEBA SPRINGS.

EprToRs APPEAL: As there may be many
readers of your paper who would be glad to
know something of this charming spot, have
concluded to turn reporter and give them such
information as l have been able to gather.
l have been at many summer retreats both
North and South, but none have pleased lie
more than BeeIsheba.
It is situated on the Cumberland mountain,
Grundy county, Tenn, seventy miles from
Nashville. It derives is Kane from MRS.
Beersheba P. Cain, who built a cabin here in
1892. Mr.. Dugan, who moved TO this country
in 1905, and who is still alive, first entered the
land. From him the prosperity passed through
several bands, until i 4 finally became the prop
erty of Mr.. Armfeld, to whose energy and in
dustry many Of the present improvements are
due. It row belongs to a conPany of southern
gentlemen, who purchased it for fifty OF sixty
thousand dollars.
II visitors are not satisfied with tho ar
raBgements made for their comfort at Beershe-
ba, then they must carry their fastidibusnes
to a marvellous extent. A purer atmosphere
never blessed this earth. You must remember
that Beersheba is situated two thousand feet
above the level Of the sea. That dreadful an
noyance, the mosquito, cannot be found here.
The thermometer hardly ever exceeds seventy
five degrees. Fires and blankets have been
comfortable for the two past nights. The
main hotel is situated on the brow Of the
mountain, commanding an enchanting view Of
the valley Of Collins river, which is from three
to six miles wide and eighteen miles long. rs
sill is fertile, producing in great abundance
/ wheat, corn, rye, potatoes and vegetables Of
every kind. l am told that the valley contains
numerous sulphur springs.
But let me come back to the springs. Ar
rangements are made for the accommodation
of eight bunlred people. The rooms are very
nicely fixed, amply provided with pleasant
beds, and everything necessary TO secure com
fort. Unlike many watering places, great at
tention is paid to cleanliness. There is moth
ing to be seen efensive to the eye. For the
amusement Of visitors there are provided bill
| lard rooms, ten pin alleys and riding horses.
At night the ball room is open. Everything
] HnDnE lDF EskdulA1LAlEliL 10 NNAAANNNA 80
It ia under The particular charge Of Mr.. Hu-
xii, favorably known on the Mississippi river
as one of the most accomplished caterers in
America. II any Of your readers ever took a
trip to New Orsans in the IngOmar or John
| stmonds, they will agree with me in the opin-
ion that Mr.. Hukil in his line is without a
superior. "A far as eating is concerned, your
readers NAV rest assured that there is no
hotel in New Orleans or Memphis possessing
greater attractions. There is nothing rough
about the establishment. The servants, nun
bering more than seventy, have been we'll
drilled, and are remarkably attentive. / have
examined the whole establishment. Every
thing is ID order. TIE promenade around the
buildings uadsr cover is more than a Smarter
Of a mile in extent. The walks are beautiful
" laid our. The bathing houses, the washing
appara'u US, the cooking facilities are as good
as one could wish. Mr.. Huki is a gentleman
of fine appearance, courteous in his manners,
obliging in every respect. He is assisted BY
M. HrTd, a young gentleman formerly Of The
Memphis packet once company. If a hand
some appearance, bland manners and atteD-
tioa to his duties be quslifca'ionsf for the prop.
er discharge of the duties devolying upon one
filing a situation like that OF Mr.. HuTd, be
possesses them in an eminen! degree. He an
t~icipates ali your wants and studies to make
your time pass pleasantly.
The terms Of board are $50 per month, chill
dren and servants BALI price. Around the no.
tel are a number Of elegant cottages, owned by
persons in Nashville and New Orleans. am
told that the company will give land to any
person WHO will erect cottages on it.
/ was pleased to meet the worthy bishop OF
Tennessee here. His health is good, and 1
am told be breaches twice every Sunday at the
hotel.
In regard to the springs The main one is
ehalybeate, running out Of rock, said 10 be
an excellent tonic. This fountain, together
with the free stone spring is about two hundred
yards from the hotel accessible by a pleasant
road.
In The vicinity Ct the springs are several OBJ
jects Of curiosity among them is the stone
door, waterfalls, caves, etc. / have not as
vet paid them a visit. will try and describe
them in my next. Upon the whole l can
without any reservation whatever recommend
this retreat to tse pc, pie of Memphis. Cen
tIemen who are low at Bsersheaa, and who
are familiar with all the be els in AmeriCs,
pronounce this equal to any. It is a southern
enterprise, and ihisa alone ought to induce
them to patronize it, The company here is
not large, but Of the most select character. 1
have not been introduced to sny of the ladies,
and therefore can say nothing in regard to
them. TRAVELLER.