Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07
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Meanwhile, it must not be supposed
the members Of the press were idle spec
tators of what was going on. When the
Governor and his suit left the hotel. the
press unanimously chartered the 6rst
two mule wagon in sight, regardless of
expenses, and advanced boldly to the
front. Colonel 7. Il. Logwood, of the
Register, drew his military shawl about
his erect form, and took a seat on the
plank with the driver Colonel Wade, of
the Milan Times; Colonel WestbroOk, of
the Brownsville Bee; Colonel L. ]. Du-
Pre-, Of the Appeal, and a. member of the
LEDGER staff, were provided with chairs.
The mules were gentle, and there was no
danger of being jerked out at the back end
Of the wagon. a drive Of three or four
hundred yards up the left hand side Of the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, brought US to
the top Of a beautiful little rise 6gura-
lively called hill, just in rear Of the bar
racks. tits crowned With fine old trees,
beech, poplar, ash, etc., such as are
found usually in a rich, damp soil.
This is the proposed site Of the West
Tennessee asylum, if approved by the
Governor. 1t is high and dry compared
with the surrounding country, and with
proper sanitary measures and a good
drainage system would perhaps be quite
healthy. The inhabitants of Humboldt
claim that it is very healthy place.
North Of the rise mentioned, and in
sight is another slight elevation, and be-
yond that a sluggish stream, on the
margin of which we found the spring.
The least said about this the better.
The law requires running water on the
grounds. Cistern water is more healthy
than most West Tennessee springs; this
particular spring is not an exception.
If any Of the lnnatics ever find it they
will not fall in and get drowned, unless in
time Of an overflow. What high ground
there is slopes gradually into bottoms of
low marsby land in nearly all directions.
There is nothing to relieve the view ex-
cept the town of Humboldt, which is
partly concealed by trees, and built, as
is well known, on almost a dead level,
An hour or two on the ground
was enough for the press, but
the Governor rode over it for
several hours, as though accommodating
an unseen foe. What occurred after his
return has already been narrated.
AT THE HOTEL.
Our party dined at the Dunlap House
about FIVE o'clock. An excellent dinner
was set by the host, but as he is strict
temperance man our folks furnished the
Piper Heidsick, for which contingency
the chairman Of the delegation had
made ample preparations. Mr.. John
son, an attorney Of Humboldt; Mr.. Riy-
ers, Of the Humboldt Journal, and a few
invited guests, joined us. There we're
several very happy little impromptu
speeches, such as men can only make
over q glass Of wine. These need
hardly be reported. The hotel was
thronged with Humboldt people, who
evidently and very naturally took deep
interest in the result Of Governor
Browns visit
THE Town
is thriving little place, of some two or
three thousand inhabitants, who are
Justly proud of its local institutions, its
advantages aud progress. While built
on low ground, it seems to be well
drained and to be a very healthy place.
The trip has been greatly enjoyed by
every one, and while it may or may not
be productive of any practical results, it
has afforded a relaxation from the every
day drpdgery Of lie aud, given gentle
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