Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-07-27
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Situated South of Chattanooga. and
crossing the 35th parallel of North Lati-
tude, and the Tennessee and Georgia
State line in North and South direction,
it enjoys the pleasant mean temperature of
the Tennessee Zone, which In the warm
seasons of summer is rendered much more
pleasant by an elevation of 220o feet
above the sea level The beauty Of its
scenery, the great historic interests with
which it is surrounded, and the education
al interest which is there centered draw
many true lovers of nature and learning
to its summit
For number of miles stretching hack
from the Tennessee River. it presents ma
ture's beauty in scenes unrivaied by the
lofty grandeur of the Switzerland Alps
From Lookout Point immediately above
and furnishing fine view of the course of
the Tennessee River, magnificent scene
is open TO sight as Gar as the eye eanzsee,
within which compass portions of five
States may be seen. 1t is quite place
of resort to those seeking health and pleas
ure.
There are two Hotels and other houses
furnish every requisite for making visit
pleasant and agreeable.
Crossing over inte Georgia, we find the
mountain no less attractive and Interest
ing; the number and size of the huge
massive rocks which cover its sartace well
cali for the widely known name Rock
City" A few miles South of this is a
beautiful Lake formed by mountain
stream winding its way through mountain
hills and forest. making u fall bel ow the
Lake of l25 feet perpendicular height.
whose beauty is not surpassed by those OF
a much greater height.
This mountain has also an important
place in history. The historic writer of
the past will delight to dwell with thrilling
interest upon the hard fought and memor-
able battle of Lookout Mountain. The
battle among the clouds viii ever live in
history and make it point Of great his
toric interest.
But by far the most attractive and
worthy pirt of this mountain history are
the Lookout Mountain Educational Iu-
stitutions'' situated near the State line on
the Eastern brow of the mountain, found
ed in 1866, by Mr. c. r. Robert, noble
christian gentleman of New York, who is
the founder of another college near Con-
stantinople, Turkey His aim was to aid
needy people in the one particular,
which of all others they needed most.
{education) With large and convenient
buildings, healthy and pleasant locality.
under The control Of highly educated
and experienced corps of Teachers; there
is no Institution IN the South which al
/ furds more ample means of thorough
education than this. 1t furnishes pri-
mary. preparatory, and collegiate course
/ for both young ladies and gentlemen. Civ
ing them the advantage of good society
without any detraction from their school
! books. There the whole time and talent
/ of tie Teacher is given to the work of ed
ucation. And it is not too much to say
/ that no Institution has given such satis-
! factory results both to students and par
ent.-a this Eas done. The anniversary
! exercises OF this year on the Ia 1-l9-2Oth
/ of Jme were far in advance of such eX-
ercisesyin other Institutions of much more
liberal patronage. Net haaing sprung ia
to existence by mere accident or upon the
! Judgment of ole man. 1t has gradually
! grCwa strong and fully prepared for ,he
/ full pat1enage. lis present prospects be-
speak for it in the future. Its history
shows its success and let not the people OF
our own State and surrounding States de-
I Law to send there those who want to be-
come truly educated ladies and gentlemen.
! Situated FIVE miles from Chattanooga amid
| the beauties of mountain nature it is en-
! tirely free from the corrupting and de-
moralizing influences of city life which is
so powerful The very act of sending
children there is to the parent or guar
/ dian surety for discipline and instruction
not only In tex books but also in morals
and religion. The worthy and honorable
Principal, Rev. Mr.. c. +. 2. Bancroft is
! trul V more than teacher, rather a par
ent-head looking equally after the inter
ests of all those placed under his care
| And while the students are required to at
tend religious services on each Sabbath,
nothing of sectarianism is in anyway en-
| couragcd.
The catalogue of the year ending June
| Goth shows an attendance Of 105 students
from twelve different States with corps
of FIVE teachers. Next year the number
of teachers will. be increased; while no
pains nor expense is spared to make in
struction complete. In connection with
this there are. the usual advantages con-
nectcd with colleges, among which the
literary and debating societies deserve
special mention. With these induce
ments we can but bcspeak a large and
fiourishing school for the coming year,
an ever increasing interest and prosperity.
Washington County, Tenn.