Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-07-16
LEA,s SPRINGS. July IA 1872

| LEA's SPRINGS, July IA, 1872.
| DEAR EDITORS; On Saturday last, about 2
O clock p. In., party of gentleman left the
hot and dusty streets of civilization to recreate
| in the sylvan shades Of Leafs Springs, and i'm
bibe some Of the delightful waters that these
springs are so justly famed for.
We took passage in Mr.. @. NJ. Harrel 5
| lightning express which runs from Knox
Vile to the Springs every Saturday and returns
the following Monday, thus giving the busi-
ness men of the city an opportunity to pass a
pleasant day in the country without taking any
time from their business. We recommend ev-
cry one who wishes delightful ride and quiet
Sabbath day to try it.
The sun had yelled his glazing splendcr be-
hind the clouds, lively wind was string the
air, and everything combined to make the ride
pleasant one Yoho, past fences, gates and
trees; past houses and barns; past farmers,
some threshing the golden grain, others haul
ing in their oats, while others were resting from
their labors. YOho, by churches dropped down
by themselves in quiet hooks, with rustic burial
grounds abont them, where the graves are green
and flowers are blooming over the bodies Of the
dead Yoho, past streams, where cattle cool
their feet and browse upon the verdant banks
Yoho, down the pebbly, dip, and through the
merry water splash, and up at a canter to the
level road again. Yoho, through fields of stand
ing corn, with tasels nodding and waving in the
wind. Yoho, by pastures green, while beyond
the Clinch Mountoins raised their SUBMITS
among the clouds, then looking back as far as
the eye could see; a seen of plenty, the richness
and yerdure, of which was unsurpassed by any
we ever saw Yoho' by trees laden with fruit,
green It's true, but giving promise of such an
abundant yield, that the mouth watered in an
ticipation.
Yet, twas not all green, tor here and there we
came across June apple tree, when the red,
ripe fruit Lung so very temptingly, that we
stopped an got SO many that we took no further
notice of June apples.
Yoh0. with dash and clatter and merry shout
we were at the Spring; where we were greafed
by many friends, and received q hearty well
come from our cousin Rush." who showed us
our rooms, then piloted Ms to the dining rooms,
where all things good greeted the eye, yoho,
yoho.
After night spent in pleasant games we
sought the arms of the drowsy god, to dream OF
Fields and pastures green"
The next day being Sunday, we were debar-
red the pleasures of the week, but by walks to the
different springs, succeeded in passings the time
very pleasantly. In the afternoon party of
ladies and gentlemen gathered round one OF
monarchs of forests which stand in the yard to
listen to the reading of sermon. The beautl-
full language, together with the divine precepts
of the sermon, read, as they were, by one whose
daily life is q beautiful example of the teach
ings of Christ impressed more than one OF the
hearers with higher idea of a truly Christian
life. Then, after supper, with conversations we
beguiled the moments till the hand of the clock
warned US that the hour for retiring had come
90 ends drive to and day spent at Lea
springs Yours truly, Coz