Wilmington journal., 1871-08-04

For the JouTnal.
Sparkling Catawba SPRING..
To recalling, Mr.. Editor, Savage's ''Tri-
umph of Health and Mirth, you may see
him picturing Mirth, overwhelmed with
sorrow tor the sickness of her favor1te,
taking flight in quest of her sister
Health, whom she finds reclining upon the
brow Of a lofty mountain, amidst the
fragrance of perpetual spring, with the
breezes of morning sporting about her.
In swinging the circle, (which each year
brings to pass) We seem to doubt the de-
scription of such cruel-named poet and
contend that yon bevelled hill, that stands
as silent guard to those sparkling waters,
was the ''lofty mountain" he had in fancy,
and we know that the zephyrs whisper as
gently as ever, that the groves bear as
beautiful verdure, that the birds warble
forth as sweet notes of love, that the lambs
fisk over wales painted with as lovely
flowers, that the limpid brook murmurs as
softly over its pebbles. that the green arch
as effectually excludes the sun, mon as
readily forget their labors and cares, and
every passion and pursuit is as swiftly for
while suspended and, with DR.. Sam
johnson, we stop and ask, "Who is there
so insensible of the beauties of nature, so
little delighted with the scenes of yore, as
not to feel his heart bound at the mention
of the springs; who can forbear to enter
into the pleasing place, to enjoy coolne- s
and privacy, and crafty himself once more
by scenes with which nature has formed
him to be delighted ?" Echo answers,
none
Life is change, and it is to ask, through
which of its paths it is eligible to pass
for we must concur with Posodippus and
Metrodours poet-the philosopher;
in public, are debates and wearisome mat
ters, honours and dealings Of wisdom; in
home privacy, cares and peace; he that
is wealthy, fear and honor; in marriage,
suspicion and cheerful house, in single
ness, solitude and uuincumbrance; with
children, affection and toll; in youth, folly
and vigor; with gray hairs, piety and in
trinity; in foreign land, distress and
happiness; on tho sea shore, terror and
hope of gain. Every stage of life has it's
bitter and sweet, but to be in the country
is to have the beauties of nature, and no
where do they greatly surpass those of
Sparkling Catawba. Life changes quickly,
but nature slowly, and perhaps as much SO
at Catawba as elsewhere.
"Now every grove now every tree is green;
Now genial natures fsirest face ID seen."
The greeting of the gentlemsnly Col.
Wyatt is cordial as ever, the valley
sparkles as brightly beneath it's verdant
carpet as before, the foliaged tree bends
as gracefully as in by-gone-days, the mean
dering rivulet winds its bubblipg waters
away as of old, the laundering of the balls
tells you the n Oisy alley is In operation,
the lamp of day :" towers over the world
as brilliantly as of gore, the cottages sit In
as much quiet as in the past, the Green's
boro' Brass Band discourses from the CEN
tered pavilion more happily and sweetly
than the hours of a year, and the green
winged insect that rattIes off it's '' katie
dds from the boughs of the majestic oak,
as a sequel to the more harsh croaking of
the twilight bull-frog. silences quickly,
by the touch of the hand upon the oak, as
in the days that have gone, and to the
beautiful, dear old Sparkling Catawba, you
see the people of the South focking.
| Each where his health pleasure calls,'
With all the unconcern of the officials of
the Statesville and Western N. @. r. RS
in scheduling the running OF their trains
as to compel visitors from the South to re-
main over the night at Salisbury and
StatesvilIe lat the former of which places
one will be kindly served,) still. they.
when they reach the Springs, feel consoled
by,
He does we'll who does his best,
Is he weary let him rest"
for gout and phthisis and trying every
new nostrum for malady sore. or they will
kick the bucket the same as before, and
remember they have
''Quit their home quarters to drink foreign
| wstera.'
The Chaly bsate, Blue and White Sulphur,
which
'.Win make Q man healthy, wealthy and bold,
And make him, like Shuldham, hundred years
old"
Col. Wyatt, always with the comfort and
convenience of his guests at heart, has
made arrangements with the President OF
the W. N. Q, r. r. to have his visitors let
off two and q half miles south of Hickory,
thus making it a short apd pleasant ride
over to the Springs.
The table, superintended by J. @. Baird
and lady IA like and kindred name that
the noble and gallant Vance bears,
short tine) of Buncombe is, IS usual,
loaded with the many good things, and
Baird, approaching,
-"guest have
| Requiring eacn II crafty his taste
With different food"
fails not to please the sentiment.
| The ''down- -Souther" sings
! -'the mount-lD maiden,
From shady wood and bowers,
| Fresh fruit and fragrant flowers
| Gathering every morn,
| Comes, as the dawn is breaking"
and to him, Who has never tasted noun
tain mutton, beef, and an atmosphere at
5Sf., we must say come ! and if you don't
depart, singing,
"You've had your share OF mirth mea' and
| drink,
then we must classify you with the species
of the too fastidious.
The amusements and diversions for the
season are very much the same as here
tofore-ten-pins, billiards, carde. music,
dancing, &C., &c.-to be supplemented
shortly by the skating rink, under the
charge of Mr.. VIM. Gregory. of Charlotte,
and to all who desire to spend an evening
of fun. frolic and pleasure, we would say