The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-10-21

,ulit upon a rock, this is situated
N a charming valley, by the side
of a CLASSY lake, and we felt like
long in such an attractive
spot We noticed the great arched
gateway through which the load OF
hay was driven that concealed the
armed men, and by which strata
gem the castle was captured. We
had on'y time to glance at the old
church of St. Michael, in which |
James was warned Of the fatal re-
suit of "Flodden." On our way
through the old town we saw two
curious and ancient wells, on one
of which is the inscription, Saint
Michael is kinde to strangers, in
testimony whereof We drank from
the fountain.
We passed Bsnnockburn, oter-
ling Bridge Of Allen, and Abby
Craig, with all their lovely country
and thrilling memories, with but
an admirMg glance, expecting to
see them again. Near Tarbert is
Tol wood Forest, where Sir Will.
liam Wallace used to hide. The
Palace OF Scone, belonging to the
Earl of Mansfield, is most inter-
esting place, being the palace OF
the ancient Scottish kings, and
where they were usually crowned
on the Stone Of Distany.' The
old palace is gone, and a magnifi :
cent new one is in its place. t
Perth is an ancient city ef Ro :
man origin, remarkable for its fine
scenery. its historical associations,
and for being the scene of Sco,ts
romance, The Fair Maid of Perth
In the neig1borhood is the water
fall of Stanley, described in the
same romance; and amid scenery
far too lovely for my description Is
Murthly Castle, the seat OF Sir
William d. Stewart, whose name
and immense estate, OF almost fab
ulous value, have been lately in
heri.ed by an American of the
State Of Texas, of the name ol
Nicholson. fear few Republicans
could be found whose Republican
principles would stand the test o.
such an aristocratic temptation
and the present Sir William seemed
to have fall sense of his impor
lance, as his carriage awaited hin
at the station, although be is no
allowed to enjoy his honors il
peace and quiet, as other aspirant
are waging furious but blo0dles
warfare against him for his posses
sion, and truly so fair domain i
worthy brave fight, for mile
around the scenery in its rugged
grandeur and enchanting beaut.
defies description; surely
".e.hAre he an elysium on earth, 9
On this estate IS tae iana4 8
nam wood, waoss aneie5, mare.
80 DrnsinsHe made 5lacn. I'll +
trembie with fear, and near here
sudden turn III The road brough
us in full view OF glorious Dunkeid
1 gazed at it With speechless inter
est as I remembered here, ia til
fiood-tide of youth, you had q ar
dered among its delightful ram
bles.
We were now in the Highland!
and the scenery was very fine. Th
valleys and mountains were mostl
peatland, and the streams runnin
through the mountain gorges, pa
taking of its nature, had the da,
brown look of London porter, wit
its rich white cream on top. 4
Pitlochrie are the ruins of castl
very old, and charmingly dilapid.
ted, and such being my hobby,
was particular not to miss anv thir
of that kind that could be see
: The mountain range is here wi
and high, and in the vale benea
the Tunnel and the Gary flow doV
! from the pass Of Killiecrankie,
: description Of which I will quo
Murray; whom. in all I have see
, have found to be q most TRUTH
3 and excellent authority: This ma
}, nificent pass vas maintained
: the Highlanders, under Viscou
Dundee, against the royal troo
e under General Mackay,
4 1888, in sang culinary confli
0 which resulted in the defeat of {
s kings army, but the death of Du
dee, who lies buried in the churc
yard of Blair Athole, neutraliz
: the success aa n
8 This latter place was a point
}, great interest to me, and I wish
u for a double set of eyes tha,
q might see everything and m
'r nothing, all for the sake Of our 60