Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-07-17
RAILROAD EXCURSION.


In acceptance Of an Invitation from
Robert Meek, Superintendent, we lief,
GAINESVILLE at half past eight O'Clock
last Saturday morning, on the excur-
sion train for Paris, Conductor J. +,
Merchant, a most accommodating
and clever gentleman, in charge, hav-
ing on board about one hundred per-
sons, among whom were DIR. ID. b.
Clife, Receiver; II. Meek, Supt. G..
c. Breed, General Freight Agent ;
Jno. Cliffe and Jas. Cliffe, Clerks; G..
A. Henry, President; Col. Jno. r.
House, Judge J. E. Rice, r. w.
Humphreys, ESD, Gen. J. @. Horn
berger, DR.. N. L. Thomas, Major
Joshua Elder, DIR. w. M. Finley, and
Judge II. w. King, Directors; Geo.
4. Lewis and Capt. s. b. Brown, Ex-
Receivers Mayor Henry Frech, M.
v. Ingram ofthe Tobacco eaf-most
of them accompanied by their fami-
lies-and many other invited guests,
both ladies and gentlemen.
Arriving at beautiful chestnut
grove just this side of Paris, after a
pleasant run of about four hours, G..
A. Roth, under whose especial charge
were the refreshment, was left to pre-
pare dinner, while the train proceeded
to Paris, where we arrived at p. NJ.
After remaining about half an hour,
we returned to the grove, where we
found a magnificent repast prepared
for us, which we at once proceeded to
discuss, and for time the flow of con-
versation was checked by the flow of
champagne and lemonade. After an
hour or two spent in this pleasant
spot, we started on our return, reach
ing home about o'clock p. NJ.
The excursion throughout is pro-
nounced by those who participated in
its pleasures a decided success, and
one of the most delightful affairs ever
gotten up in thissection, and all Unite
i'm returning their thanks to those I'M
der whose supervision it was con-
Quoted, and especially to G. A. Roth,
who furnished the refreshments and
superintendent their arrangement at
the dinner hour. tET
The road Is in excellent condition
throughout, being in better repair
than 1t has been since the war, and
the Directors who were on board
speak in the highest terms of the en-
tire management.
Corn, tobacco and oat crops this side
of Tennessee river, though rather late,
are looking well, and all show that
the farmers have wasted no time since
the crops were pitched, being entirely
free from weeds and grass, and should
the weather continue seasonable, we
have no doubt the present will be one
of the largest crops raised for many
years. Beyond the river, in Benton
and Henry counties, the crops are not
so good as on this side, though even
there the prospect for fair yield is
very good
The following resolutions were
passed by the Board of Directors on
their return:
RcSoiUed, That the thanks of the Directors
present be and are returned to the officers
and managers of the NJ. &. d l.. Railroad for
the very agreeable excursion this day CIV
en-, and the good opportunity afforded for
inspecting the condition of the route from
to Paris
ReSOiced, That we deem the road in excel
lent condition, with substantial and per-
nnnent repairs, rejecting great credit upon
Robert Neck, Esq, the able and efficient
seen that all the repairs have been
wei and substantially done.
Resolved, That the collation. furnished
under the management of G.. a. ROth-both
solid and fiuid-attests his rare merits as a
caterer.
Resolped, That our thanks are returned 10
the ladies' who by their presence added so
much to the interest of the day.
ResotUed, That the various employees of
the road deserve especial mention for their
varied and timely services.
Resoired, That the Secretary furnish
copy OF these resolutions To the officers and
managers of said road.
G. A. HENRY, Pres't.
q. n. FAxoS, sec'y.