Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-08

| We spent this morning in rambling over this
historic mountain, celebrated, not alone for the
part it bore in the late revolution. but for its pc
| culiar structure and extent. Though extending
back into Ge0rgia.the distance Of 40 miles. it has
| the appearance Of huge seal crouched, and Is
300 feet above the level Of the and 100 above
that Of Tennessee river that washes it, rocky base
on the North.
Lookout Point situated three-lOur Of a mile
from the hotel. and on an air line one and quar-
ter miles from Chattanooga. is the most remark
able feature point of interest on this great
natural pyramid. From its towering summit. the
view is rs varied as a museum and majestic As the
monument of heaven. Turn where you will.
the splendor, witchery and vastness Of the land
seapc WOO the soul TO worship at its shrine.
Bchnldng the widc-stretched verdure, plains
and yaes chcckorcd with Thousands Of farms, in
dented here and there with the neat cottage the
stately dwelling-surrounded with meadows and
all the grandeurs Of the agricultural world, with
whitc-washed ranges guarding them from afar-
a fcasts Of fertile beauty spread beneath great
granite walls which prop the purple clouds, we
almost lose the track Of self-consciousnsss.
Five States are visible to the naked eye. from
this grand natural observatory.
Far 10 the northwest. peering through the fleecy
mountain, a branch Of the Allegheny, first to kiss
therays ofthe morning and the last to bid them
adg;,-situatcd in Southwestern Virginia and
Tennessee.
TO the south and west, lie Alabama and Geor-
gia, 10 the north, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Immediately in front of our seat, once the pio-
ncers watch-towcr, rolls the bilIowy waters of
the Tennessee cutting oct Of the landscape fig
ure indicating an Indians Moccasin. The resem-
blance is most striking. On the North bank of the
Tennessee rises in majestic wildness Waldron'S
Ridge, which has taken its place in the annals of
the Republic.
Such is the superior elevation of this point that
we can look with impunity into the very doors of
the mercantile and business houses of ChattanOo-
ga and watch the hurrying to and fro of her enter
prising multitude.
There are many other points of historical inte-
rest, associated with this locality-nore particu-
larry this peculiar point, the face of which fronts
Chattanooga to The East and is celebrated for Gen.
HO0kcr's famous charge when he effected lodge
ment on its rugged and craggy brow, capturing
300 COnfederates and compelling its evacuation,
resulting in the inglOriOus defeat of Gen Bragg.
The battlefield Of Chickamauga can De seen from
five to ten miles distant, sOutheasterly, which is
known to history Of the most sanguinary
battles fought during the revolution. -Four miles
distant is the bloody field of Rossvile, where the
victorious battalions of Gen. Bragg were checked
by Gen. Thomas saving the Federal army from
total annihilatjon.
Directly east forty-i miles distant is Duzzard
Roost through the crown OF which a military
road cut. which is plainly visible. During
the war a signal corps occupied its summit. and
communicated directly with this point South
east of this is Rocky Face. equally famous
for it, dent9 cation wi TIA the history Of blood
and carnage. as those enumerated. The battle
fields of Mission Ridge and Chattanooga also ap-
pear in the group of historical scenes before US.
The National Cemetery embracing twenty-five
acres of land, and surrounded with stone wall
situated between Chattanooga and Mission Ridge
reveals plainly to our vision its 1900 hilocks-
the tombs of the Federal dead gathered from At
lanta to Chattanooga.
Quitting this scenery, SO rcplete with historic
and natural interest, we turn to gaze on our airy
locality Here on this rock grit height artist
by the name of Lyman, has photograph gallery,
in which he has his study-all Of which is as neat
ly arranged rs those of our cities. lie has many
splendid specimens of his own art drawings Of
the surrounding landscapes.
South of this point, three ourths Of a mile, is
the Lookout Mountain lIotol-as place of resort
for health and pleasure second to none in the
South.
The building is divided into two separate de-
partments and surrounded with neat little villas
or cottages elegantly furnished with everything
that would be calculated to render the boarder or
traveller comfortable. These are. however. de-
signed for families. Extensive bathing rooms.
ice houses. and dairies connected with the
building and are within a stones throw of a full
view of the hotel There is also a splendid billiard
hall and saloon.
The mineral springs are of two qualities-Ep-
som and Sulphur, and as yet have never failed.
Before the war they were resorted to by consump-
tycs. who generally obtained much relief and in
some instances cures were effected.
Those who desire to enjoy Il Summer retreat,
live on the luxuries of the land, inhalc pure
mountain air. free from the confusion and excite
ment of every day life, cannot find a more invi-
ting watering place than this in the South. Mes
srs. Cooper and James, the Proprietors are dis
tinguished for their gentlemanly demeanor and
courtesy. Messrs. b. f. Stanley and J. G.. Rey
nolds. Clerks. are proverbial for their attentions
to the travelling public, whilst Mr.. Ross, the
Steward, well known in Nashville, has no supe.
rior in his line Of business ON the continent.
More anon. BIRD.
THE NASHVILLE POsTOFFICE.-As publishers
Of u newspaper. we are frequently brought in
contact with the young gentlemen employed in
the Postoficc and desire to bear testimony to
their uniform courtesy and strict attention to
business. McSsrs. James Glennon and l.. i. Terry,
are models of industry and prOmptness in their
departments and to them especially in
debtcd for favors which to a public journal are
most valuable.
Coon BREAD.-What luxury, the pure white
lnnf the lirht sIonRe roll the crisn biscuit!