Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-02-14
CHEATHAM COUNTY.
Our CraggIehOpe Correspondence.

Our CraggiehOpe Correspondence
To the Editors of the Union and American:
CRAGGIEHoPE, CHE ATTAIN COUNTY,
Tenn, Feb. y, 1872. -Gentlemen: Al
though several weeks ave elapsed since l
last wrote you, please do not think that you
are forgotten. Your invaluable paper
reaches me day by day, with as much regu-
laritv as the mail train by which it is con-
viewed, bringing varied information Ofall the
busy world; local news of what transpires
under your own argus eyes, kilograms, and
letters containing news of important events
occurring in far distant countries, as well as
in those less rerAote-the famine in Persia,
SMALLPOX in alls ections, war fever in England,
fashions in France, troubles of Tammany,
Congressional debates, Chicago divorces,
prices of corn, coffee and cotton, fires, ship
wrecks. railroad collisions, Ku-KluX Sensa-
tions, coalitions of politicians, singular phe-
nomena, facts for farmers, hints for house
wives. law for lawyers, precepts for preach
ers. and advice for all, as well as history,
poetry, biography fun, sentiment, and thous
and and one Invaluable things to all sorts
of readers, find each a suitable place in
your columns. Coming here to spend the
summer months only, l became so highly
pleased with the place and its surroundings
during my intended short stay that L have
concluded to make a permanent residence
here.
Our little place is progressing finely, the
entarnrisino founder Of the village, James
A. Woods, ESQ.,, who by the way is one of
the most genial, true hearted
gentlemen it was ever my good fortune to
meet, is now busily engaged in the compile
ton of his hotel, under the superintendent
of Nessrs. Heath & Anderson, and will,
with the new addition, soon have it sutfici-
emily large to accommodate fifty boarders.
There are also private families who viii be
pleased to offer rooms and board at reason
able rates TO those who desire to be more
retired.
Mrs. We, formerly Of Nashville,
has recently removed here, and is now Oc-
cupied in displaying her exquisite taste on
mHfI-side Cottage" All who know her
are aware how Hospitality she was accus-
toned to entertain her numerous friends,
and although years have passed since then,
bringing all the troubles caused by
the war, and although she has
been reduced in circumstances,
she Is still the same amiable and genial lady
and friend as of old and better days. In
the words of Moore, with her,
"You may break, you may ruin the vase, ifyou
But the scent of the roses viii hang round it
still"
The late war has deprived her of home,
scattered her children far and near, broken
old ties and associations, and no" she is
devoutly thankful to the Great Dispenser
for the humble place she is permitted to
possess, that
s'Be it ever so humble, there's no place like
home"
There is no healthier place in Tennessee
than this; the land is good for farming
purposes, and can be purchased at very
reasonable prices. We are to have on the
18th March a grand concert and tableaux
to be followed by dancing, the proceeds
to be applied to the completion
of the Seminary located here. The build
ing is now nearly finished and is quite an
imposing structure. The Directors intend
it to be a meritOrious institution anil are
making preparations for an early opening
thereof.
All the members of your editorial and
reportorial family are invited to attend our
concert and tableaux, and, while we cannot
expect You all to leave Nashville we will be
happy to extend hearty greeting to such
of YOU as may make it convenient to be
present. Respectfully, MARIE.