The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1873-07-10

MIR. EDTTOR-YOu ought to steal a
little time from your duties and spend
it at Elkmont Springs, and l think you
could not help but admit that the in
vestment would be so good one that
you would be perfectly iustifiable in
committing the little theft. 1 do not
know whether your physical man needs
the health-giving properties of the wa
ter, or your spirits have been depressed
by the reports of cholera at other points
or the fears of it at home, but suppose
every one has been, more or less, affect
ed by these causes. And l know of no
place where any one could feel more Sc
cure from the ravages of that dread
monster than at the place above mem
toned. The water is very fine indeed,
and has rather an exhilerating effect
upon the system. The atmosphere is
healthy and invigorating, the scenery is
attractive, the sunsets are truly magnif-
icent, but / shall not attempt to describe
them. They are rather too much for me.
| can only say they are tranScendently
beautiful, and we view them with rap
ture and delight. Then comes the hour
for the assembling of the ModOc Club.
They are a gallant set of braves, and
some of their characteristics deserve to
be mentioned. Capt. Jack is a modest
man and does not boast of his valOrOus
deeds or his "hairbreadth 'scapes," and
delights less in hearing himself talk
than in listening to the family syllabled
words that fall from the lips of his
beautiful little daughter. Old Schon-
schin walks back and forth in front of
his tent with an air that indicates that
he appreciates highly his position, and
looks as brave as lion. His forte is in
the charge, it is said. Spotted Tail is
chief of no mean accomplishments. He
is given TO much speech. Stately and
commanding in appearance, he gives
the Club the benefit of much that he has
seen and heard with an air that indi-
Gates his words are duly appreciated by
the speaker, and that he deserves a re-
speetful audience, which he seldom
fails to obtain. Steamboat Jim is the
big medicine man. He is fellow of
"ininite Jest and boundless humOr, and
the Club is always delighted when he
is present. Boston Charley is an inter-
esting character. He has travelled; no
place can be mentioned but he has
been there. He has had many adven-
lures, some of which are thrillingly in
teresting, but among the best is his
horseback ride with young lady. But
my space viii not allow me TO give it TO
you. Suffice it to say, he is a trump
card Then comes Shacknasty Jim.
Oh, he is jolly good fellow, ana his
laugh would drive duh care TO the
winds, matters not how anxiously il
might wish to remain. When he is not
present at the Club meetings, he is sent
for; his presence is always appreciated
| And there is Sear-efaced Charley, who
| is a good-natured, accommodating fell
| low, and who contributes his part to the
/ enjoyment of the Club. And there are
several others who play their hand:
well, but cannot mention them in de-
| tail, as it would make this article toe
| long. Any man who could attend
these Club meetings and not enjoy {
good laugh would be a curiosity.
But there are other attractions at the
Springs far greater than any l havt
| mentioned. You know what I am al
luding to now. I know you do. You
have high appreciation of the ladie
yourself. But their attractions l shall
not attempt to describe. 1 might q
wen attempt TO describe the beauties 0
magnificent sunset. Any man with
soul in him who thinks he can visi
| Elkmont and meet them and walk wit
/ them and listen to them talk, play am
| sing and not be completely captivate
by their charms, win lind himself mos
| wonderfully mistaken. That's all
have to say about Il. CHRIS.