Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-12
WANDERING NOTES.


Items of Interest from the OEIe. :
To the Union and Americans:
Evansville, Indiana, presents some strange
features, to the southern visitor especially if
he come from a summit hilled city like
Nashville, located on level that overlooks
the beautiful Ohio as,it curves msjestically
in its flow
TO THE SEA.
The very fatness of this city contrasts
with Nashville. The houses are of pecu-
liar character and have not that pleasant ap-
pearance one expects to see in city of this
size. The business houses are, however,
conveniently located, and are as excellent in
size and internal improvement as could be
desired.
THE PRIVATE RESIDENCES
are usually square built, and are character
lied by superfuity of windows that look
severely enough upon the gaze of the peri
patetic visitor. The stateliest mansions
are not to be admired in that which per-
tains to architectural grace But little re-
lief is gained by srched windows or inhuted
columns; all is severe, nothing picturesque
or attractive to vary the solid parietalism
of pslatial homes, save an occasional con-
servstory with its
FLOWERS
behind the glass windows, like pearls be-
meath the clear and Gained ocean.
THE HOTELS
are we'll suited for country town, and
usually close at night. My experience in
finding place to rest was not the most
pleasant, yet certainly the most energetic
of my life. Bangs on door panels did no
good, and the eagerly rappings, though
not spiritual found no echo in the suricles
of the slumbering clerk. Daylight found
me sad and 20 rely sitting Ga tue door steps.
The foundation fIr new hotel is being
laid and its erection will be hailed with de-
light.
THE NEWSPAPERS
are conducted with unusual energy, the
style of their contents being metropolitan.
Tle Daily Courier, an enterprising Demo-
cratic paper, Is managed with admirable
ability. Among its editors is CHARLES E
Robert, formerly of Nashville, Tenn. His
brilliant talent, his discretion, his indomi-
table politsness ID winsome social quail
ties have secured an esteem commensurate
with such excellent qualities.
THE ST. LOUIS AND SOUTHEASTERN RAIL-
WAY
from here to Nashville, is making many de-
sirsble improvements, and transfers its cars
promptly and safely. To Henderson it is
twelve miles, over the most beautiful sheet
of water in the West. Calmly falls the
moonbeams on the quiet waters, and the
scene is one of enchanting loveliness. After
travelling from Nashville to
HENDERSON,
where resides the prettiest girl in Kentucky,
frxTat Ira Ia krfVN fNen ~ -
vile is both refreshing and interesting.
TIE steamer Fayette, q gra 'eful side wheel |
steamer, transfers between these cities, tow |
ing coaches and
SLEEPING CARS
on harges made especially for such pur- |
poses.
The new sleeper Henderson" which |
cost 5000, is a unique Car, its interior |
being of carved walnut, ornamented wi |
gold and silver. The doors have cut glass, |
and this coach is furnished most luxuriant- |
ly, and its conductor, Capt. Sullivan, is at
tentive to its passengers.
VIM. HARPER, THE PORTER
of this rolling palace, enliVens the passen-
gers with good music from q well touched |
violin. He is above the average "fiddlers"
and plays sweetly the most intricate ope-
ratio pieces.
PERSONAL.
The society of Evansville is character
zed by sincere hospitality and culture that
1t once impress a visitor with appreciation.
Many Kentuckisns, and not few Tennes-
eeans, reside here, and generally have as
umed prominent position IN commercial
md other business relations. Among the
-isitors here is a young physician of Nash
lille. He is enjoying himself, and is effica.
iously treating several cases of heart dis
ase.
leave for s.. Louis, Wednesday.
SALTUs MoHEGAN.
Evansville, Ind, April 8, 1878.