The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-08-08
WIDE-A WAKE.
FROM ESTILL COUNTY.

EsrILL SPRINGS, Ky, July 81, 1873.
cOrrespcadsnee LlaerSo Jour.al
Arriving at the small though beautiful city
Of Richmond, we were soon safely deposited
at the Idee hotel, whose superiority is 40 we'll
appreciated and acknowledged. After n most
excellent repast, Barmecide feast we could
truly call it, pleasant stroll was taken, and
we found much taste and wealth exhibited in
the residences and public buildings.
Next morning il seemed as il the flood
gates Of Heaven" were opened, so terrific and
incessant the rain; our journey was, howev-
err resumed, and at two o'clock, p. NJ, joyfully
slighsed q, tho sslshrased- Estill .Springs.-
Would that my feeble language could appro-
priaiely portray the scene as il strikes the be-
holder. Munifcent nature has here been
profusely lavish. Many mineral springs
abound chaos Of cloud-topped mountains
valleys bright with verdure, and hollow
whispering groves so funeresl looking as TO
seem the ''land Of apparitions" No where
can be found more multiplied variety or
sublimity in sceneries, etc., etc. Such scenes
naturally awaken mans better nature, and the
imprisoned heart in lie overlooking bows to
Mature and Natures God. 'Tis to be greatly
lamented that the immense buildings Of Estill
SPRING so Enthusiastically reveal the footsteps Of
Time Even when wandering to the different
springs we see many such indications; on the
mountains the mammoth rocks with their
bold fronts thrown out are dim and embrown-
cd.
The path to the chalybeate spring, situated
one quarter Of a mile from theSprings proper,
is charmingly picturesque; on one side tow
ers, intheir giant strength, the pine-covered
mountains with rocky cares below; far in the
distance glimmers and glitters the ripping
waves OF old Kentucky river nearer mods the
swinging branches of thicket, excluding the
garish light Of old Sol from its Utmost recess
er. Below us courses the warbling of many
rills pursuing their may course, from whose
cool bOsonss laughing flowers drink life and
fragrance.
We have formed many pleasant acquaint.
ances and must say cordiality reigns supreme.
Croquet, ten-pins rowing ON the river and
visitations to the various springs occupies our
time most delightfully."-. In our hearts we
shall ever feel the deepest friendship and the
most bounteous gratitude for the kindness
and hospitality which every one we met er-
tended.
But must allude ito our visit to Fitchburg
before closing, which even surpassed our most
sanguine expectations As il to enhance the
scene, the sunshine peered through great gol-
den wreaihs which CLEANED as though through
broken clouds Of amber and lay. like halo
Of glory DER the cool, sequesterod valley.
EVERY eoPss
peep-tansled, tree irregular and bush
bending with dewy moi sture, DER the heads
OF the COY quiTisters that lodged within,
We're prOdigal Of harmony"
Our visit was superlatively charming, and
with unalloyed truth say no more refined ,cul-
tivated or hospi,able people live than the res
idents Of Estill county. Our company home
was, as the French would say, y Outonos
paJaoiiOnne.
We feel with the poet, as we believe our
friends would also reiterate;
"weloome ever smiles,
And farewell goes out sshins."
AMICITIA.