The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-11-07
FRoN zENNEsskE. ro rHxAs.
the Editor Of the Morristown Gazette:

4 ~--~-3 ofN~A- y W00A0 RAO1eA04y lOA
| fer but little that is entertaining but t
one who, like ourself, had seen nothin,
out of ones own State, and, indeed, bV
little in it beyond the precincts of tn
parental domicile, and the prison-wall
of a school-room, this getting out il
the world'' presents variety of scene
both novel and interesting. So, it i
not for the benefit of the travelled
ones, but for the entertainment, if
presume so much, of those who contem
plate remaining at home and the little
instruction it may chance to contain fol
those who "follow after me-" that We
write.
Quite little company of us were
making arrangements to leave the hills
of Tennessee. and go, some to perma
nently locate in the Lone Star State, and
others to make it their home only fol
the present. But, 'sthe best-laid plans
of mice and men gang oft aglee," and
our little party was broken up, for sew
eral reasons, but principally ON account
of the difference Of opinion as to the
time of setting out So, without further
delay, we proceeded to Morristown on
Wednesday, Oct. 8, there to await the
II Z. NJ. train. Any little misgivings
as to the difficulties with which lady
might meet travelling so far alone,
were, thanks to the kind instructions of
friends who knew the route, effectually
quieted; and, at the appointed hour, we
found ourself aboard the through train
that was SO soon to carry US and others
far from all familiar scenes, and land us
safely in the "galIant West, or, with
uncomfortable power, haul us into
eternity. But in much less time than
have been writing this, the last hurried
farewells of friends had been said, then
snort, jerk, and we were gone I7
Those who know our Tennessee con-
ductors, are aware that under their SUI
pervision one is well cared for; and Mr..
Bell was especially kind. From Chatta-
nooga to Memphis the attentive care of
Mr.. b. r. Neville, General Ticket
Agent at Chattanooga. rendered the
journey very pleasant. tAnd here let
me say to those who may come to Tex
as to find out Mr. N, and I assure them
they will lose nothing.) But another
whose kindness others may be favored
with and which we must not forget, is
Mr.. w. III. Kerr, Ticket Agent at Knox
vile, who at that place secured our
ticket for us, and, with an encouraging
word, bid us goodbye.
AT 4:50 A. NJ, we left Chattanooga,
and just before day-break we rounded
Lookout Mountain, whose over-hanging
rocks and somber shades were rendered
the more vivid for being viewed in the
gray, uncertain light of approaching
morn. After this the scenery was va
ried both as to appearance. Now a
fresh southern landscape with all its
beauties would be replaced by view of
barren hills, which would, in turn, be
by jungle of dense growth
md luxuriarit vines, where no traces of
human habitations presented themselves. |
Occasionally, field of cotton, or sugar
cane, would put in an appearance. The
cotton crop, however, did not present
very fattering prospect that of south
western Arkansas, being evidently bet
ter than any other that came within our
view.
What principally attracted our atten-
lion was beautiful lake, over which
we passed, and which was quite novel
~ to Tennessean who had never seen
anything larger than a common "frog-
pond" 1t was, indeed, fairy vision
its margin over-hung with lovely vines,
and bright autumn leaves and flowers
while here and there over its sparkling
surface, light canoe sped like thing
of life.
In passing through Huntsville, Ala,
one could not help but notice its cheer
full appearance, Notwithstanding the
of the storm which so recently
passed over it.
About sunset, we arrived at Memphis,
the tasteful architecture and striking
beauty of whose suburban residences
could not fail to rivet the attention, and |
claim the admiration of every lover of |
the beautiful. And now came the most |
lnxiously looked for part of our journey,
! {. crossing the mighty Mississippi"
This Father of Waters" elected many |
of admiration, but when on
board the boat, a feeling akin to awe
lushed the conversation to occasional |
nurmurs, until the transit was complete. |
After this all was quiet, until about 1 |
A. M, we were aroused by stentorian |
1oice calling out "Little Rock" Here |
We resigned our tickets, received the
necessary funds to take us to Texarkana,
Ind settled ourselves to await the pleas
Ire of our next train, which was to start |
n about half an hour, but for some un-
known cause we were detained until |
lbout day. Everyone knows what wait
ng at a railroad depot is, even in good I
weather. and daylight. But from to
L. NJ, no fire, cold rain, your teeth
in manner to do credit to e
Texas chill, sleepy and consequently out
# humor, Oh it was fearful night
Then, when we were all ready to start,
We were pleasantly sinformed'' that we
we're all on the wrong train, and, on ac-
count of the delay occasioned by the
.hange, we did not reach Malvern,
where we stopped to breakfast, until
bout 9 A. NJ.
About 2 p NJ, on Friday, we reached
rsxarkana, the connecting link of Tex
$ and Arkansas, which, though recent
y founded, bids fair to be a aourishing
own, and good business location. From
Texarkana we proceeded by way of the
Railroad to New Bos-
on, and from there TO our destination,
n a-well, some day. we tell you what
ind of vehicle. Dixie.