The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-08-14

the highest in the encircling chain, from
The top of which q beautiful and COM
mandiug view Of the whole valley, aud
the gentle fertile side of the chain, COW
cred with magnificent woods, or delight
ing the eye with fields Of waving corn,
grassy slopes, and dividing into two
nearly equal parts by the meandering Of
Rough creek, a stream well fed BY humid
reds ofrivulets rising in the springs along
the hill sides, Here indeed is a landscape
Of Nature rarely II ever equaled, and
more rarely exhibiting to the eye. While
in the bestowal other gifts Nature has
not TO this locality given any thing
grand, sublime or awe-inspring; she has
been lavish in gifts more congenial and
suitable to the place, and to comPort
w@the evident intention of its function.
In Sugar Loaf Hill and in the encir,
cling chain from it, are numerous caves,
many of which have been explored 10
considerable distance. There is, how
ever. one in the western slope OF Sugar
Loaf Hill. and about three-quarters Of a
mile from the springs, which, though
not large or extensive so far as known,
is yet for beauty of design and finish,
gem. The entrance is through a row Of
fiuteI and naturally chiseled columns OF
brownish white stone, and hallway, the
sides and panels of which are embellish-
ed by beautiful figures and works re-
semb!ing rosebuds, flowers, etc., and
leads to a chamber about fifteen feet Ia
height by ten in width, the ceiling Of
which is ornamented with sIalactites, etc
Another chamber is on the south side Of
the hallway, and about half way from
the entrance 10 the first chamber, and
has also q fine and beautiful ceiling
Here among the hills the geologist would
never weary Of wandering. the botanist re-
vel in delight and admiration over the beds
of moses, ferns and flowers, with which
are embellished the many groves and
lodges on which the antiquary may liuger,
and speculate over the Indian mounds and
fragments Of utensils of vessels Of enor>
nous size. Here are woods in which
deer. wild turkey, fox and other game
abound; clear bubbing streams for fish,
ing, boating or bathing. and groves o.
birch, maple, elm aud oaks, Of wonder
fully gigantic growth Zone tree-an oak
upon being measured was found TO be
thirty-two feet in circumference, within
the shade Of whose interlacing boughs 10
the long ago the Indian hunted, wooed
his dusky mate, and wherein this sum-
mer their pale faced succsssOrs--our many
youthful lovers stroll-whispering love to
willing ears and evoking the flute notes,
perhaps to be echoed in coming years in
the corridors of their hearts, aud over all |
these scenes she has as it were spread a
mantle OF peace, quietness. rect, content
ment and holiness, the like of which can
not elsewhere be found. and which is a
boon of inestimable price to the over
W orked, tired and fatiguiDg man Of BUSH
ness or worried hoHse vile. Truly it is
'Fair scenes for chiIdhOod's careless days
For sporting youth to play in,
For manhood to try its strength
Aud age to wear away in" r- 4
improvements and embellishments Of
IN artistic kind are soon to be CONS
nenced by the owners, who have secured
he services OF topographic and landscape
Engineers, from the Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, n. Y. These gentlemen are ex-
'ected soon, and will begin work at
)nce.
The attendance this season has been
,ood, the visitors being principally from
Oaviess and Breckenridge counties, and
s not Of the highly fashionable order,
,ut such as need rest and recuperation,
md drink the waters so invigorating and
enovatlng. and such are here for few
weeks sojourn.
The amusements are picnics, driving,
roquet, archery and regular sitiings Of
he high Kangaroo Court, at the bar Of
which the ladies are permitted to prac~ |
ice. I
Among the visitors during the week $
re the following from Davies county:
Ir. Hoard Hathaway wife and family, 8
Ir. and Mrs. Chas. Mays. Mr.. Alexan> {
er and family, Miss Lydia Barron and
Ir. Jarad Barron, Mr.. RobL Dunlop
Ir. VIM. Rinehsrdt and family, Mr..
sobt. LitteI and family, Messrs. Jas. NJ.
ohnson, Jno Rinehart, Robt. Osborne,
as. Brown, whose only ailment seems to ,
e bachelorhood, and for which the rem 9
dy was found. if the prescription was /
Irittel by some OF the charming young
sdies Of Hartford. ..-..... s
Before closing it is but due to say Of a
ur host, Mr.. Julius Bean, that he is 4
,defatigable in bis efforts to meet and '
apply the wants of his guests, and by sll
called the prince Of hOtel>keepers. r.
Yours, .-. JULIE