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tho highest point it was SO cold that wo
began to thinh of retreating, but soon we
wero climatized. From this mountain and
tho two West of it, wo have magnificent
view of tho surrounding country, including
valley farms along tho Tennessee River,
and in tho far distance dim sight of
Smoky Mountains is to bo seon. Exhilc-
rated by the pleasant breeze, we coon found
that we had spent our allotted hour in
rambling over these rugged cliffs We
descended to tho gap and continued our
ride to tho cnmp, which was distant ABOUT
two miles. Hero wo had the pleasure of
meeting about dozen of our old friends
We all joined in cooking, aud soou had
grand supper OH tho old war timo style,
talking of past pleasures and prospects of
the future, when at last our eyclds got so
heavy that very soon VIC found ourselves in
tho happy arms of Morpheus. Our rest
was not disturbed except now and theu you
could hcar ono oxclaim md then all join in
tho chorus, "confound the ants!' Next
morning VIC went to the top of the rdgo to
sec the sun rise, which is certainly worth
many a dollar to those not having the
privilege of seeingit After breakfast, on
the ordor of every man helping himself,
we left tho camp and after about one hour'a
very disagrecable riding, we asccnded the
top Warrior Ball. From this mountain wo
had one of the graodcst views among the
Nantahala range. If one was carried to
tho mountain blind folded, aud after sun
rise he was permitted to look at the sur
roundings, wo have no doubt he would cx-
claim, how is it that wo arc on this islnnd.
The fog below the mountain resembles very
much calm sen, with once in while
lit:le island just in sight to make it more
natural. ..
We crossed Mcdaniel Ball and came in
contact with the Wine Spring. This spring
received its name by party visiting the
mountains and placing bottle Of vino in
the spring to make it more pleasant for uso,
and whom ready to usc the vine, to their
astonishment the bottle was burstcd by the
water being so cold and the wine, chow un-
lucky was split. Hence its name. Re
filling ourselves with this pure Adams Ale,
We ascondcd the Rocky Ball by leaving our
horses (and our mule) behind 1t is not
accessible to ordinary horsemen. On the
top Of this mountain is a huge lump of
solid rock. -Four years ago Old Dame Ma
turc got wrong and sent solid shot of
lightning towards this rock, passing through
the rock and throwing QUO on its edge,
Weighing at least six thousand pounds, con.
furrow that was caused in the ground, after
passing through fifteen feet Of rock, was
two feet deep and ono and ono half wide.
1t is SO cold on the top of these mountains
that nothing but grass and a few bushes
about stump high grow. There is another
singularity about theso mountains, but
truly so, that the East side is very abrupt
and shoot off, while the West is siopiug.
Wo saw great many sheep, cattle. horses,
mules, &C., on these mountains. The
range is very fnc and VIC can't see why stock
raising is not carried on 10 moro extensive
form. After enjoying dinner more than at
any other time, wo lid furewol to the Balls
and took our departure for Capt. Mod g.
Here we found the ladies woiting for US
with supper Of eye oden tmcs," which
will ever be remembered, though thousands
Of miles separate us. On Thursday morn
ing ut an carly hour we took ono long and
lingering farewell to MIR. Mod. and family
The kinduoss of this noble gontlomau and
especially Miss t. is one page in our history
that will never be forgotten We passed
through Franklin and took the Sugar Fork
as our guide, when at 12 NJ. We he'd a
sumptuous dinnerput before us by Mr.. Med.
This highly esteemed gentleman has reached
the ripe old ago Of eighty seven ana can
ride better now than your correspondent.
May he live long still and when lifc's Gtful
fever is over may he bo permitted to enjoy
tho blessings of that home above.
Continuing our drive and after climbing
the hills of Sugar Fork wo arrived at tho
Highlands, after dark mado its first appear
ancc, wet, tired, hungry and sleepy. Every
boarding house boing loaded to their fullest
capacity, caused us some trouble about get
ting lodging. At last Mr.. Demack lato Of
Colorado, had tho kindness to take us in
out of the weather. This gentlman is just
fitting up Il now and elegant hotel where he
can soon accommodate tho most fastidious.
Friday morning, fceling worry much ro-
frcshed by good nights rest, we started
for White Side, proceeding as far as posi-
bio in tho wagon, giving the horses to tho
eral times VIC camo very near giving up tho
hope of reaching the top Of this monstrous
half of hog. But when onoo you reach
tho highest point of this huge pieco Of
rock we assure you you will never have
sufficient reason to regret it This noun
tain is said to bo four thousand nine hun.
dred and sixty four feet above sea Lowell.
All through tho mountains of Macon
County the mica mining is carried on very
extensively and is paying the owners o
handsome profit.
Friday night we reached Horse Cove.