The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-06-04

the Cumberland mountains, 20 miles
away, can be seen very dlstinctively
from the door. lie Is western man,
and is we'll informed; looked upon as
sort of kind among the native born.
Is good authority on law questions and
land titles. Lots Of land sold for taxes.
When a settler has had peaccable possess
sion of farm for seven years, he gets
safe deed. A warantee deed holds
good every time; no disputing such a
title.
During our stay with Mr.. Ashley's
people, we took jaunt over the noun
tains to the Promised Land" as 1t is
termed. There were In the party, two
ladies aud three gentlemen. We packed
a wagon with provisions, bedding, cook
ing utensils, &C., for two days stay, to
gain little experience as regards camp
life. The point to reach, was an eighty
acre farm, lately purchased by one Of
the party, lying twelve miles away.
Bur road lay over sand stone rocks, up
mountain gorges, by tortuous paths,
almost impossible. The only redeem
ing feature of the route lay in the many
springs of pure soft water, gushing in
pools along the rocky way. With
gourds fastened to our girdles, we
ayailed ourselves of fresh drinks as often
as we pleased. 1t took all day to
traverse the twelve miles. Reaching
the farm we took possession Of the lone
log cabin, and proceeded to make 1t as
homellke as possible. The cabin was
16 foot square, contained one room, two
doors, no windows, and rock fire
place, with a stick and mud chimney
on the outer side OF the log wall. We
gathered logs and put the pots on to
boil. Sometimes they boil and some
times they spill oyer, ifthe logs arn't
laid plum. After ration, comes the
preparation for lodging. Sleeping
apartments all in same room, different
corners Of course.
This eighty acre farm has beside the
log cabin, young orchard, a vein Of
coal, and fine spring. Some prospects
Of a railroad to open up transportation
soon. If the railroad goes through, the
Tennesseeians will "play it rich." Our
two days in camp was spent viewing
the surrounding country, and passing
jolly time. The ladies serving up
dainty rations, and the masculines pro-
yiding wild game and playing gallant,
like any southern gentlemen. Our
camp ground was near by where Nor
gan's men were encamped In rebellion
times, and many "reminiscences was
brought to mind Of the deeds Of these
reckless raiders.
Thursday, May sth, 1 bale good bye
TO our genial host and his pleasant lady
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley-and turned
my face homeward. Reached Knox
vile, Tennessee, Friday night, put up
at hotel and spent few days IN the
city. Called on Mr.. Samuel Ogden and
family, old acquaintances, formerly Of
Wellington; found them very pleasant
ly situated. and always pleased to see
home folks.
Monday morning took the train for
Chattanooga and spent most Of the day
on Look Out mountain. Thoughts Of
the bloody battles fought on this noun
tain during war times, brought tide
of cruel recollections to shadow the
fair view. Highest point of this Noun
tain Is 1900 feet.
Tuesday morning, resumed my home
ward journey and reached Wellington
Wednesday morning, well pleased to set
foot again in my native town, feeling
we'll assured 1t is about as good place
TO live as any yet seen. 0DNoTso.