The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-19

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Mont Eagle Tonaesses.

EDrfoEs CLAEiDx Mont Eagle j. the
place far persons t0 visit l1 gain iufpi.
ration nld an incentive for higher
th0ueht and trIion !. attributable
to the combined lrfuat oftexiilerat-
ing atmosrherc ,or.. delicious water
grand scenery and leaned. cultivated
reopie Only .hiee years ago The sum
mef School a1i the Assenbiy were
organized. N0s thc mouhtaiu height D.
covered gith c0fisres Ten f, homes for
foachers, and public buildings Tor fhe
accommodation and pleasure bf the visi.
tors. Great bCdsul f1wcrs bloom IN tle
midst Of them syriues VI .th rustic COW
rnrgs are seen boz deiiFhuui romantic
spots. wide wallis, grass ffingcd, are
laid systematically over fhe grounds; (;
around all stand lno forest trees; above
40 bends the smiling heavens. IL j.
perfect clysiula fnr teachers and intel
lectnal persons; % b. delightful aud
inexpensive resort combining study with
rest and recreation. free from ail social
dissipation. "fn enthusiasm. culture.
refinement s0rinbilitY. uusc.ishncss and
high moral character. no assembly ~
people in ail this land can compare with
that which gathers here from year %
year" The best intellect % the South
j. here represented. s. deep religious
feeling q the underlying current u al. f.
and the finest opportunities given. con
sequcutly. for mental and moral dcvel-
opment Al is the institution Of a new
era of thought and feeling in the South.
o. influence will be felt. and a more
intellectual, cultivated people viii be
the result.
The sunday School Assembly opened
last Tucsday. Zach day j. reglete with
rare enjoyment boingg -oted to- tnrs-.
priuriuaily. af.la aabbat.i --~hGol work the
evenings 10 lectures also, and ~ concerts.
Last Wednesday Dr. Price Of Nashville,
delivered an address on Literature "a
Pneumatic Energy" II was the most
finished elegance. glowing in rhetorical
imagery aud Astounding IN rounded
periods of ornate eloqucnce. Next day
Dr. Palmer Of New Orleans lccturcd on
The Ground Of Gertrude in Christian
Belief" 10 was pronounced by compe-
tent critics us a masterpiece OF deep
learning and logical dissertation. The
most delightful discourse We have listen
ed % WAS that Of DR.. Carlisle, Of South
Carolina. lie spoke in the interest, first.
of Cbatauqua course Of reading; from
that his remarks wcndod into literature
generally. Many fine quotations were
introduced 10 strengthen his cXhortion
to teachers and literary people to cult
ynte with their intellectually, humane
sympathy. Through all there breathed
a spirit of greatness, fortified by strong
love Of God nnd man, which invariably
touches the keynote in every mortal-
br 'ast
Vehicles are running NJ times Ct the
day from the grounds 30 the different
views in the surrounding country. Some
are wild and grand, comparing fayorably
with those of more no,ed regions. Two
especially picturesque are those of Mont
Eagle Falls aud CoolCy's Rift. After a
steep ascent up the mountain we de
sccnd the oppose side by steps almost
perpendicular arriving under an immense
ledge Of rock which hangs over us dark
and threatening, commanding magnih
cent view Of the scene below, which
consists of great stones thrown about IN
widest confusion, with tall tree,
aud dense undcrbrush growing among
them, aud over all, rushing tumultuous
ly after falling a great height in solid
sheet of shining whiteness, is a noun
tain stream, giving an air Of beauty not
unlike that possessed by some Of Scot
lands striking scenes as described by her
great novelist. Cooley's Rift consists OF
a stupendou- rock cleft in twain but
still maintaining its former position
with the exception Of the space that
utcrvcncs, down which could be seen
hundreds Of feet of grey stone, to th,
sides of which clung branches Of fern
and other hardy plants. From the
height could be seen mountains rising
in majesty, mist covered and azure GOV
cred valleys lying in pcnslyc quietncs.
between stretches Of forests decp and
impcnctrablc. Near me on the time
worn rock, stood two old, grey haircd
doctors of divinity, gazing beyond the
pink tinted clouds into the land of the
sunset philosophixing in mystical lore
What 20 picture! What a lesson! Every
thing about Mont Eagle has a tentenc!
to elevate aud refine. Nature has beer
lavish in her cudowmcnts. Men an,
women from all our Southland are CON
ING forward and hy their encouragement
and earnest support are making 10
place tic for the gods-a second Olym
pus. where reason as Jupiter reigns ah
solutc, and the nectar oi sympathy an'
fellow feeling flows daily in the feast
of intellectual and spiritual enjoyment
The circle of Southern Chataquans
widening constantly. II is hoped d,
voutly chat few short years more vii
find it equal in strength and power {
that of their Northern brethren aitc
whom it was modelled. lt Is q gloriou
fmtciuity-"may 10 live long aud pro-
per- Is the cry OF q MoNr EAGLE"