The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1873-07-30

polnt, and from the Ae!S1t II 10 "crS ABOVE
all o,licr L:aks, We do not doubt the YcTaci!v
Of the s:oly. II Is very cold here all the
time, and this was near the middle Of the
day, when we found it disagrecably cool for
summer suits, and had to descend before we
were near ready, owing to the wind and
cold. 1t derives its name from the fact that
nothing scarcely will grow upon it. It is
covered with growth OF oaks, very much
dwarfed, being only about 18 or 20 inches
high. There are huge bouiders piled one
upon another. looking Us though there might
have been dreadful upheayal in nature to
disturb them. They are Stratatied and dip
to the South. Taking one last lingering
look into "the land Of milk and honey"
Clover Hollow, and wishing that We we're
over there to eat some moro OF their fried
chickens and apple butter, We bid adieu to
Bald Knob.
Once more at the Hotel, we disposed Of
our Steeds, secured bout, and set sail upon
the lake. THE Lady Of the Lake." for such
was the name OF our boat, glided noiselessly
upon the silVery surface. The scenery is so
enchanting from the lake, that all the
beauties of Sir Walter SCOTS ''Lady of the
Lake" came viyidly before our mind, and
we almost imagined ourself upon the placid
waters Of Lochkatrine. AS We were cross
ing, our boatman pointed out to US large
trees st.Gding erect in the bottom. The water
is perfectly clear, very cold, and has brack-
ish taste. Now, it may seem strange to you
and your readers 10 hear that there are trees
in the bottom Of this lake, which is rs feet
deep, and nearly mile long. We will give
you the legend as tradition has handed it
down. 1t is said, that within the memory Of
some of the oldes: Inhabitants, the bottom
of this lake was perfectly dry, and that
through It's centre small stream ran. Beside
this stream and beneath the huge trees that
now stud the bottom Of the lake, the stock
raisers were accustomed to salt their cattle.
Large herds of the largest cattle collected
here to get their salt, and rest beneath the
inviting shade of the trees and enjoy the
of their bovine natures. The
weight Of the cattle and the constant tramp
ing upon the yielding earth caused it to sink,
and the depression began to fill, being fed
by host of little mountain springs and rills
until it assumed its present Dimensions. It
was then called sSalt Pond" in me mory of
the famous ''Sslt Lick" once there. "Pond'
not being very elegant sounding term for
such romantic spot, q name appropriate to
The picturesque and novel appearance of the
place was applied, hence, the name "Moun-
tain Lake."
Many persons from the South and even
rom other sections come here to spend
heir summers. 1t is very quiet and secluded,
'nd the atmosphere 5 delightful. There il
N elegant Hotel, WITH every accommodation
or the eonveniences of any who may be
disposed to stop here. The sportsman can
lere find game in abundance to while away
many an bour. The artist can here find
of rare and surprising beauty,
M. worthy the pencil OF painter. And |
here, lovers can find more convenient, quiet,
nice, re,i,ed, shady, cool, just the right kind
Of place to whisper words Of love, than al |
Virginia pu: together. Get boat, Lady of
the Lake." "Fire Fly" "Will O'the Wisp,"
Dart" or any other YOU may select, cross
The lake TO the "Cave," examine its
abyrinths, then to "The Ramble," and if
you don't feel tender emotion arise within !:
your breast, it will be your own fault. and
not that Of nature, for here she has spread
in lavish profusiol, and invites
1ou to this primeval Paradise to partake Of
Ter bounties and beauties Rabbi Ben o.,
ny companion. thausat so loud one time
hat heard him. He thought, cob, what
lice place for courting."
But Dear Editor, we have again digressed,
md oh, what digreSsion. Let Us return TO
he Hotel, get dinner and visit "The Cas-
ade." Our excursion had Sharpened our
appetite, and we think we did justice to the
lands that day. After dinner, and as early
IS we could get away, we took up line of
ravel for "Che Cascade" distant 81 miles,
We could perform only miles on horse
,ack, the other had to be walked. 1t was
lown deep raviue, and through one of the
most romantic dellS We ever Witnessed
huge masses of rock rose mountain high
n all sides. The little bridges had been
Washed away by late freShet, and Rabbi
Sen 0. and myself had al the fun of "coon-
ng logs" to cross the creek, TO ourselves.
Ie proposed wading through, but We pro-
osed walking over. We did not walk, but
sorter" crawled, rolled, slid, slipped or
omehow that wuy got across. Along the
Rth-way there are comfortable seats erected
D rest and watch the course of the stream IS
pluuges over its rough. rocky bed. ''The
,ascade, :" is q rich treat TO any who may
IKE the trouble OF seeing it. To stand at
be bottom and look up, as it flows over
rom precipice IS or 30 feet high, is sight,
nough 10 awaken the lofues: sentiments
'ithin the breast Of every beholdcr. There
J constant breeze stirring here, agitated
y the falling water. We regret that we ara !
ot able to say more about The Cascade"
ut our limits are out. Eleven miles to so to
each Newport 10 fulfill an engagement in
he evening, Rabbi Ben o. and spur our
teeds and Scamper away at rapid pace,
nd ere the sinking sun had hid his brilliant
ace behind the Western hills, we reached
'ewport, Giles Co.. Ta.
Yours very much,
"zULA."