The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-08-09
CHEROKEE spamas.- correspondent


ON excursion trip to this delightful place
leaves without regret. 30 I am told.
Such has been my own observation in
the cases Of persons leaving since I have
been here, and I find myself no excep.
tion to the rule, for were it convenient,
I would gladly inger in the pleasant,
healthfui and invigorating atmosphere
of Cherokee throughout the entire sum-
mer. Really, feel myself positively
| enraptured with the water, the climate,
the accommodation, the company and
everything appurtenant to Cherokee,
and am conscious Of an almost irresisti-
BILE impulse to indulge in hyperbole in
describing its attractive features.
OF this I am sure, that it we'll deserves
writing up, and needs only to be known
to be appreciated. The only draw back to
the place is thRt it is II little too far. eight
miles from the railroad, but the roads
are good and the ride rather recrea-
tion after being oooped up in hot and
dusty cars NIL day.
| For persons from Columbia or below,
the most direct route to the Springs is
by the Greenville and Columbia Rail
road to Alston, and thence by the Spar
| tanburs and Union Road to Spartan
burg. From the latter place to the
Springs, the hack fare is one dollar and
fifty cents. But those who prefer it
can come by way of Greenville or Of
Charlotte, and from either of those
places by the Air Line Road to Spar
tanburg. The passenger train Of the
Spartanburg and Union Road reaches
Spartanburg at P. NJ. which leaves
ample time for the ride to the Springs
for those who do not care to spend the
night in the village.
| The charges here are remarkably rea
sonable, considering the quality Of the
fare and accommodations furnished.
Board and lodging by the day is 50 so,
by the week Sl5, and by the month $40.
Special arrangements at lower rates are
made for families; dependent somewhat
upon the number of rooms required.
&c. OF the fare and the rooms, bed
ding, &c., I wrote you in my first letter.
They are all that any reasonable person
could expect, and far better than can be
had in Charleston or Columbia for the
price. All the guests speak in COM
N endatory terms of the accommoda-
tions, and those who have come from
other watering places in this State and
in North Carolina unite in saying that
Cherokee far outstrips them all. The
proprietor, Mr.. Black, is determined to
make his place popular; has means, and
eXpends them without stint. though ju-
diciously, and is untiring in his efforts
to render his guests in every way COM
Portable and satisfied.
The location of the springs, with the
tall oaks, the grassy plats aud the rip
ping little stream called Cherokee
| f1,ok ind fnt
through the grove that extends from and
strikingly attractive by nature, and is
being greatly improved by the proprie-
tor, whose intention it is to make park
of the entire grounds. covering some
thirty or forty acres. On the lawn near
the spring. and just beyond the foot
bridge which spans the brook, croquet
ground has been prepared, where those
who are fond of that game, which
Beecher aptly describes as "billiards
gone to grass" can amuse themselves.
1t is rather pleasant game. but is try
ing to the temper. Those who have not
very amiable dispositions would consult
their peace of mind best by keeping out
of it. People will ''push," and it is
very provoking to have your opponent
practice the ignominious push, and
strike your ball away, particularly when
the game is close. I tried two or three
games, but my temper was not equal to
the occasion; the ladies dubbed me
quarrelsome, because I wouldn't be
pushed" amiably. I thought rice
oersa, though I didn't dare to say so at
the time, and finally stopped playing. I
notice, however, that since it has come
to be considered test Of temper, the
dear creatures can smile as sweetly now
when they are 'pushed" as when they
make successful stroke themselves.
Besides croquet, the guests have open
to then, couple Of bowling alleys and
II billiard table, Of the latest and most
improved pattern. at which to find
amusement. There is also handsome
new piano, Of Knabc Il Co.'S make,
upon which tho fairy fingers OF the
gentle sex can exercise themselves, and
there is q local Ethiopian violinist who
supplies the music for dancing. Be-
sides these sources of amusement, the
proprietor keeps at the disposal Of his
guests several handsome and rapid
teams for afternoon pleasure drives, &c.
In short. may say that the appoint
ments Of Cherokee arc complete, and
none but hopeless hypochondriac
could fail to enjoy him or herself here.
Among the guests, note from Charles.
ton Mr.. Charles Kerrison and family