Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-07-14
OHIO.

CENTRAL OhlU.
Knox, Licking and Musk
tuxum 6ounGies-CrOPs and HheeP-
indians, MouHtt1, &c.
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speeial Correspondents to the Cleveland BEABEn
NkwARK, o., July 9th /
1t ia surprising to know bow little
he people of one section know of other
portions of the State, and the wealth
which almost lies at our own doors Ii
the thousands who are annually emigrat-
westward, and seeking fortunes in the
pold regions of Idaho and Nevada, would
endeayor to develop the vast resources
of our own State, they would find a more
if mot so sudden, q realization Of
their hopes. ANA Fsfe
Taking advantage of the splendid sum-
mer weather, 1 made a trip through Rich
land, Knox, Licking, and Muskingum
counties, traversed by theS.M. & N. and C.
& o. Railroads, and through Goehocton,
Tuscarawas an jefferson, on the F. G &
G. r. r, and was Astonished at the mar
Eellous improvements made in the last few
years. The country is at this season of
the year extremely beau.iful-the hills
crowned with a magnificent crest of noble
trees-the "Valleys lying in quIetness be-
twesn," exhibiting the skill of the lords
of the soil, and q taste in rural architee-
ture such as establish the presence Of in
telligenoe and S pFoHise of perfection in
all that tends to adorn and strengthen hu-
man life.
TIE CROPS.
With the exception Of wheat, which in
most localities was winter-killed, there
will be fine crop of all cereals. Corn is
somewhat backward, but promises asplen-
did yield; in the AuskingIm Valley it is
in some places u in the tassel. 1 saw
there as fine fields of wheat as could be
wished for. As I beheld waving grain
and beautiful fields of corn stretching for
miles, l thought that Famins, with her
dusky wings, would never darken this
ono Of the loveliest valleys in the State.
SHEEP RAIsIKG-WooL.
In this region of the State much attention
is given to raising sheep; and / was struck
by the variety and extent of the aocks
everywhere to be found. The best quality
is raised. The billy character ST the
try is peculiarly adaped for that purpose.
Immense quantities of wool have been
bought this season. In this County Lick
ing over a million pounds have been pur-
chased at IN average of.524c per pound.
From Newark TO Steubenville, on the
P. C. & 6. z. R. great improvements
have been effected, and nearly all the
towns on the route give evidence of pros
perity. Ispent the glorious Fourth in the
town of COshocton, situated at the con-
fGeaos Of the Walhending and Tuscsraw-
as rivers, and vGs much pleased. The day
was properly celebrated.
The development of the coal fields in
this section have become very profitable.
/ was informed by Colonel Campbell, of
New Castle, Pa, who has charge of the
most extensive beds, that in extent and
quality of eoal this territory would Gem
pare favOrably With the great deposits in
Pennsylvania
NEWARK. GRANVILLE. SCHOOLS, WATER
CURE, sc.
Newark is situated in the midst Of q
most beautiful and hourishing country,
and its immediate surroundings are of
more than ordinary interest. Six miles
due west-a most splendid drive-lies
Granville, celebrated for its good schools,
water cures, &c, and one of the most
intelligent and delightful places in the
State. There are two Female Summarize
one Presbyterian, under charge of Mr.
w. c. Kerr, one Baptist, under charge of
DR.. Stone, and Dennison University, under
the Presidency of DIR. Talbot, and. all are
l~ourishing finely. Two Water Cures are
under Drs. Frease and Bancroft, and are
indeed most delightful and desirable places
for summer resort, and for heaith-seekers
particularly, l would commend Granville
INDIAN FoRTs-AIoUNDs-&c.
While in Newark Hon. c. B. Griffin, to
whom 1 am greatly indebted, in company
with ". Taylor, Esq, of Newark, and @.
FEBaldWinZE anaafz A0ant-NArReR. via
there are a number near togp, and a part
of the day was spent with great plsasurs
in examining these works of & H2re-his-
toric race. There are a number of forts
of a circular form extending over a mile
in circumference, and one in an octagon
form. The embahkmeat "a about forty
feet slanting height, and psrhsps the
same distance at the base, and, with the
exception of an opening of l2O feet, is
entirely circular enclosing a beautiful
ara pd, aeoFered with splendid
tree " used as aFair Ground.
In Ssurethere eFe several mounds,
one of4Khich is in the shape of an esgle,
and upon which is erected a stand for the
purposes of the society.
As to the datesof the formation of these
works ii is all conjecture. Centuries have
been entombed since they were built.
There exist no traditions among the In
dams whereby anything can be learned.
Upon the mounds themselves exist the
evidences of their great antiquity. There
are oaks growing upon the entertainments
over 500 years old. Some years since a
tree wRs cut in which 500 rings were
counted. These ruins are older than the
most venerable strongholds of the Nor
mans of England. Il is estimated that |
there were ! 200 of these mounds in Ohio. |
Some few years since there were found
a number Of keystones containing He
brew inscriptions, but doubt of their gen. |
exists. Learned and scientific |
men from all parts of our own country |
and Europe have visited these forts, bat
traces nor traditions can be found by
which the mind can arrive with any de- |
gree Of certainty and discover the hidden /
of a civilization superior to that |
of the red man. There are no aghostly
thriils' to touch the wanderers of a past
and unknown race. There are many
reasons for believing, however, that these
mound builders cams from the South, a
branch of the Aztec races. These re-
are plentiful, and the highest types
IRE found in Yueatan and Mexico, next
n Texas, and thence they diminish as
hey proceed northward. They are
ound along all the tributaries of the
Ohio and Mississippi and finally end in
he ''animal" mounds on the prairies ad-
Lake Superior.
After al these sPaeulations we are
to confess an inability to fathom
niimitable and voieeIess past. These
monuments of the ancient world refuse
o yield the secrets they hold within their
unconscious breasts. What are the known
naIvels compared with unknown Z? There
$ unsuDg music, there is unpenned poe
ry; but more thrilling than all. could
but read it. arethe unknown struggles
nd heroisms recorded in the mystic scroll
f tmaDritten history.
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