Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-12-07
Letter from Clarksville.
CLARKsvmME, Tenn.


To the Editor Of the NewS.
will cndeavor to give you some in
teresting facts about this picturesque
little city on the Cumberland. | should
be counted without fashions pale did |
not introduce my items by a comment
on the weather. The Frost King, that
beautiful White foe TO malaria, has cross
ed our border and touched the land
scape with wand of silver. Weather
seers predict a severe winter; that beng q
the case 1t will not be long before we
have n sight Of red-cutters, and hear
the Jingle Of sleigh bells, for the youth
OF Clarksville love winter sports. When
the magic of congeation has touched
Ia bell reriere the beauty, pride and gal
lantry of the vicinity meet on the sleep
ing water, But to Clarlsyillc,
1t lies on the bank of the Cum
bcrland. Evironed by hills, and closed
In by water 1t has claim to picturesque
ness, not surpassed by city in the I'm
ion. The Cumberland and Red Rivers
meet at this point. The Red flows in
from the eastward, and it's banks are
marked by gray, uneven cliffs, and
heavy eycrgreens. Driving out the
principal pike from the city, you have
a view of the blue bend Of the Cumbcr-
land flowing on to the west. Scarce
three years ago the city of Clarksvile
lay in ashes. The work of inccndlary
and insurrection. Now, as if a Fairy
architect, had lifted his hand, noble
public buildings, and costly residences
line its streets Truly the spirit of en-
terprise is abroad in the land. The pub
lie school building is model of art and
completeness. The wounded ambition
which sprung from the ashes Of Il ruined
city saw no broader avenue for its tri-
nmphal ear than universal cducation.-
can never suppress feeling of thank
fulness in the presence Of public school
success. feel that our country Is draw
ing nearer to right and truth. The
grand old basis Of our Commonwealth
has rested so long on foundation
strewn thick with the neglected minds
and hearts Of the masses
The new opera house is grand and
pleasing to to the eye. 1t occupies n
whole block, and is indeed an elegant
platform for the tragedian. The Tobac
co Exchange is one of the handsomest
buildings in the State, and towers up in
august splcndor. The courthouse is
not yet completed, but promises to be Il
success. The churches in Clarksvlle
are unequaled by our capitol. The
Episcopal church is purely gothic in
style, and exceedingly beautiful. The
Presbyterian Church Is also worthy of
note. 1t Is new, spacious and COSTLY
The schools Of the place are unrivaled.
Carksvillc Female Academy, though
not exactly my dlmd mater, is the place
where many long years was unwilling
ly graded up the sleeps of learning
The place holds for me now the greatest
charm, with its wide halls and beauli-
ful grounds. II II ut presrnt under the
successful supervision of Il. w. Plum
mer, ID. -. Across the way its stately
vls-a-vis the Southwestern University is
pursuing the snme good work. The
scholarly chancellor, DR.. Shearer and
the well-chosen faculty are sparing 40
puins to make the school thorough and
efficient
ls It not a good thing to have no po-
litical fayoriieY Mr.. Garncll's has not
hurt me ~ All. ] pear llle same icelllg
toward him M the old laly who when
asked It she loved The Lord replied that
she chad nothing against him." The
Democrats in this section were very
sangune of Gen, liancock's election,
but alas.
"The best laid plans Of men and mice
OFT gang Il CLAY"
Wen Mr.. Editor shall trespass upon
YOU no further. Should my letter be
received with interest to your readers,
the object for which II was written shall
have been obtained.
For the kindness extended by the pco-
ple OF Bristol to me as stranger shall
ever live ms n dear sweet memory IN my
heart. A tender feeling that the din
and wear of life cannot effect, ana
which lives In purer atmosphere than
lngrntltudc can breath In. Wishing
prosperity TO your little city, and peace
10 its inhabitants
will bid you adlelt
II. j.. II,