Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-06-30

on the road from Knoxville to this
place, one strikes the tributaries OF the
Emory River in a few miles, and fol-
lows their valleys, to this place. Cross
ing the Emory at Old Montgomery,
you come to most beautiful country
few miles westward.
Vast areas are almost perfectly level,
except where you strike a stream.
Again, other localities present a rolling
surface. Ten miles west of this point
on the jamestown road, are extensive
savannas, or open meadows, where a
species of wild grass grows in the
greatest luxuriance. The settlers in
mat section NOW it and preserve the
hay in large stacks. This is the stock
region of Morgan county.
The rolling land is the best
timbered, aud also has the
best soil. Upon the dead
levels in the western part of the coun-
~, large forests of yellow pine are
found. The rolling land abounds IN
the usual forest growths indigenous to
this latitude. Along the streams are
found heavy growths of white pine.
This pine affords the finest lumber.
The same general remarks on the
physical appearance of the country,
apply to large portions of Fentress,
Scott and Cumberland counties.
THE SOIL
Of the table land is subject of inquiry
by those seeking information about
this section. Upon this subject, much
has been spoken and written, that was
calculated to mislead one. The soil is
not of that natural fertility, which
characterizes the strong clay soils OF
the lowlands, and those who seek
homes here, with the expectation
of finding such, are sure
to be disappointed. 1t is true, upon
some of the streams, are to be found
narrow bottoms of great fertility
but the main body of the table land
proper, furnishes light, friable sandy
soil. 1t Is the most easily cultivated
of any soil known to the writer. II
seems almost the natural home of red.
top or herds grass" and grows rye,
potatoes, all the fruits, Strawberries
and vegetables in the greatest lux
urianCe. The nursery business could
be made to pay largely, upon all parts
Of the table land. Ten miles west O
this place, the sons OF Mr.. Thomas
Jett have engaged in this business, tC
limited extent. In Cumberland
county, ten miles west of Crossvile
Messrs. Hubbard and Abbot have en-.
gagged extensively in the same bust
ness. They sell annually many
thousands of trees, and thu
trade is yearly increasing. Those whC
profess to know say that scion grown
and grated here is much better for thi
latitude than one brought from tn,
Ohio nurseries-from the fact that it il
already acclimated. In the gardens o
Crossville and Wartburg the write
has seen strawberries growing in thI
greatest luXuriance.
Another branch of industry whicl
is bound to pay large money in thi
section is, fruit growing aud stock
raising. speak of them jointly, be
cause they can be carried on more sue
cessfully in conjunction than separate
| ly. A farm located within striking
distance of the great Southern railway
now being built through this section
with sufficient open land to furnish
| hay for winter food, and within easy
reach of the vast grazing field in thu
western part of the county, would be
| success. Let the cattle be herded OF
! the natural pasturage during summer
| in winter let them be stabbed on thu
farm let the proprietor understand
that the manufacture and scientific us'
of manure is one of the farmers fin,
arts let him use only the improved
varieties of fruit, and in a few year
his farm will be perfect paradise o
| blooming verdure.
Another business that might be pur
sued profitably is sheep husbandry
| There are certain localities on the tabl
land where sheep will live for the
whole year without being fed par
ticle. In certain sections a species o
winter grass grows, upon which the!
| feed with the greatest avidity. EXpe
rienced sheep farmers from Pennsyl
vania say that this business can b.
made to pay.
Mr.. Lorenzo Stratton, of Cum
gagged for some years in the raising o
many premiums at the Eastern Di
vision Fair at Knoxville.
THE CLIMATE
is another natural subject of inquiry by
those interested in this country. UpoI
this point 1 will quote from Prof
Safford's excellent work on the geolog,
of Tennessee. He says AS indica
tive of the agreeableness of its climate
in summer, it may be mentioned tina
the Cumberland table land has been
| for years, a fayOrite resort during tn,
hot months. Hundreds of summe
retreats, public and private, may b.
found upon its flat top. Much tn,
larger number are temporary struct
ures--log cabins located at romantic
and often wild points near springs o
chrystal freestone, and not unfre1uent
ly of chalybeate water.
At several points, as at Beershebi
Lookout and Bon Air, sum
mer hotels have been erected
At these points there are, in addition
many elegant private cottages, alto
gether forming attractive mounaiI
villages. twill certainly not be many
years before this beautiful plateau viii
become famous, as it ought, for tn
number and extent of such villages.
Another writer, quoted in the SAM
work, says: But many things be
longing to the table lands of this Stat
/ al,