The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-11-12
Adrian (Mieh.) Daily Record-1
ADRIAN TO FLORIDA.


ecape scenery by the writer Of TIM, none has
ever appeared as the equal of what sas Witness
ed one week ago, on the Hne Of the Cincinnati
Southern r. r., IN the part passing over ths
mountains of Tennessee :
The autumn tints of foliage are ever beautiful,
and the rugged aspects Of steep mountain ran
ges are ever attractive. But when all the glory
that a most varied forest in autumn dress, at
just that period OF the changing hues OF foliage
when the blendings of the deep purple run to
the brightest yellow is presented, then the pic
lures are the fullest Of enchantment. Then
when as in tie present case, the scenery stretch
es for many miles along such 9 river as the
riOtous Emory, on this route, with its bold
prominence rocky precipices and tumblins
waters hurrying down the steep channel, brings
into view this additional element OF the pictur
esque, there is marvellous enchartment. With
all this there came into the enrapturing per-
spective deep gulches stretching of amidst the
mountain slopes, whose sleeps are beset with
dark hemlocks. cedars and pines, perched on
every terrace and escarpment, while, in many
points, the rocks in contrast intercept their
mural walls As the train shoots through, the e
varied objects present a whirling aspect that
is so bewildering and imposing as to make the
beholder emphatically giddy as he looks upon
the scene.
The naples in and about Adrian, in their
autumn dress are lovely, and command univer
sal admiration. But here in this mountain
scenery there are many elements of beauty
added that are necessary to a perfect landscape
picture, such as the mural precipices, yawning
chasm OF a riotOus river, alpine crests, with
blue sky for relief a I'd alterations of rugged
forms.
Then, when nature affords here her chief
glory IN the autumn foliage as presented on
these mountains, the most lovely of all scenes is
afforded. All Michigan tourists to Florida
should take this route for the mountain scenery
is not the only object of interest. Before that
Off he hnd OI,a ,c
that come to the beholder along the track of the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton r. r, are very
enjoyable The Miami Valley has ever been
famous for its loveliness, but the beauty of the
country has been greatly enhanced in late yeas
by the attention to decoration that all the cities
and villages have had. The paint brush has
done its wo.ders all along the roadway, even
in the most rural parts
A stop of at Chattanooga will pay well in
visit upon Lookout mountain. Thence onward
on the line of the Atlantic & Western r. r., to
Atlanta in the varied scenery that greets the
eye there is much to admire. The mining inter-
ests have occasioned Improvements that are seen
in various places as one comes along. that are
interesting especially to those that have not
frequented such regions Cotton fields appear
still in bloom, while the white bolls SO album
dainty mingled, beautifully show the bounties
of nature in affording the materials for our
clothing. Corn fields, now faded and brown in
aspect. are numerous, and a Michigan tourist
who expected 20 leave behind him the views OF
fields af1ording luxuriant growth will be aston
ished to witness stalks of corn twelve feet high
or more.
When Central Georgia is reached along the
Georgia Central r. r., from Atlanta to Macon
Fl. Valley, Smithland and Albany the tourist
already begins to become conscious of change
oil the aspect OF things that give character to the
southern country. The vegetation which is vet
generally green in October and November, Is
different from what is common in Michigan and
Ohio. Orchards are not so conspicuous, and
the shade trees are different The azedrc or
China-tree, so beautiful in foliage and 80 heavily
laden with its golden berries in gorgeous clusters
amid the deep green leaves, are very attractive.
The magnolia also appears somewhat common,
and the bay and myrtle Andersonville is
passed through on the route before reaching
Smlthiand, and II the tourist is quick with his
view he will get sight of the place of the prs
on stOckade
By the time the next excursion from Adrian
comes down in the latter part of November, the
new line OF stages that make the short link
between ThOmasville and Tallahassee will most
likely be in operation. But if not, the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western R R. will bring the
passengers to the junction OF the Florida Rail-
way q Navigation Co. road, which will be
run OF five hours only TO Tallahassee, about the
same time in which the stage coaches are ex-
pected to make it. Some prefer to come from
&ioouy Vio w oySiOoo ouO JdCASOuVltC, WHICH,
after round about way, still effects the object
of the tourist, view of the country, and all this
part is a counterpart of Florida, as the route Is
only some 40 to 90 miles from the Florida line
all along until the State is entered Then there
is the route via Pensacola, which will take the
traveller over an excellent road through hun
dred miles of country which was q wilderness
two years ago, but is now dotted with frequent
towns and villages Fast time is made between
Pensacola and Tallahassee Speaking OF the
stage coaches from Townsville, the twenty
tourists that are next to come, need not fear OF
being diveed by want of transportation II the
Saratoga coaches are put on the route as con
| templated Then from Tallahassee the facili-
ties for getting to all desirable points are good,
as the Florida system of railroads 10 much more
complete than would be expected. Of Florida,
future communications will afford something
that may interest the readers Of the Record.
TALLAHASSEE, Oct. %, 1885. Kosr.