Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-04-22

to her little son to open the gate for me, and
road into the ward, from which, truly, a mag
nifeent view was had. The lady was quite in
telligent and exceedingly courteous. Size pre-
sented me with some flowers which she plucked
while talking, and begged me accept them. Her
little boy aided me in procuring some MIME
balls. This was southern hospitality. l con-
tinued my way back up the ridge and on to
Braggs' headquarters during the battles. 1t is
situated on a level plat Of ground on top the
ridge just opposite Montgomery avenue and
exactly on line with it, and easily distinguish
ed at almost any elevated point in the city, by a
tall pine tree which stands on the plat. | then
continued nv way up the ridge some three
miles farther, TO near the point where Sherman
made his first attack. Retracing a little j
struck the winding road which leads down the
western slope to the foot of 4cCalley avenue,
which runs from Georgia avenue in the city
eastward along the ridge, on which Fort Wood
is situated; passed Orchard Knob and on to the
foot of Missionary Ridge. Reaching the foot
of McCalley avenue, on it returned to the city,
three miles distant. diverging enough to ride
over Bald Knob and Orchard Knob on nv way.
l must not close this letter without saying
word about the
RUSSELL HOUSE,,
For the benefit of those who may visit the city,
and who may be strangers in the place, and
may not be decided as to what hotel to select
The house is an excellent one, well located on
the corner of Georgia avenue and Eighth street,
part of the way up the grade toward the top of
the ridge on which the court house is situated;
but two squares from the union depot and one
from the postofice. 1t is well kept; has nice,
pleasant rooms and an excellent cuisine. The
manager, Mr.. Glover, is very kind and oblig-
ing gentleman. The clerk, Jesse Williams, is
a fine looking, pleasant and clever young man.
Bryant" our table waiter, most capital fel-
low; active and attentive. The porter, Edgar"
always on the alert, looking after your baggage;
sees promptly to its transfer and checking with
intelligence, and looks after your wants gener-
ally. The morning we left, Mr.. Glover had q
splendid lunch put up in basket for US, to use
on our way, and it served a good purpose, as
the train that day did not stop for dinner, be-
ing behind time in getting away. One scarcely
ever strikes hotel where such uniform kind
ness and attention is shown to guests, combin-
ed with good fare, as at this house, and withal
the rates are reasonable. ! can confidently
recommend this house to any of my readers
who may visit Chattanooga.
AND NOW FINALLY,
l have to say that our weeks stay in Chatta-
nooga has been TO us very enjoyable. The fine
weather, the pleasant surroundings, the affabil-
ity of the people, the natural beauty and gran
duer of the scenery, together with the historic
interest in the place and its surroundings, all
have cOnspired to make it so. We met Bishop
Valdez of the NJ. e. church, who resides here.
He and his family have rooms and are board
ing at the Russell House. He is a very pleas
ant gentleman. He showed me through the
new NJ E. academy, being built here and al
most completed; very fine building.
Our tour through the south this winter has
been somewhat varied but none the less enjoy
able; and as the reader will see by the dating
Of this letter, we are now on our way to and
nearing our northern home. And | simply |
want to say, in bidding the readers adieu, that,
if in these rather hastily written letters, l have
contributed in any degree to their information
or entertainment, shall be abundantly satis-
fed. &c. W.