The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-17
ALLEGHENY SPRINGS.
VISITORS FROM MEMPHIS AND
OTHER SOUTHERN POINTS.
The Scenery Along the East Tennes-
see, virginia and Georgia Roaa-
Balls and Germans.
CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE AprEAL.l


IooRREsPoNDESoE OF THE APPEAL.l
ALLEGHENY SPRINGS, Va, August
13.-having foa'ed out from Mem
phis on the usual wave that rolls
mauntainward with tidal regularity
about the LIST OF August, nv mod st
skiff has landed me on the "old Vir-
Vinia Shore" What q comfort to lay
aside busy care and pursue the quiet
themes OF peace here in the beautiful
heart Of the Old Dominion. The do
OF fashionable summer travel has set
TO the mountains Of Virginia, where
the elevation, the beauty and fertility
OF the country, its wild mountain
scenery, its pure, sparkling waters, all
combine TO render this the most at.
tractive region OF the Blue Ridge and
Allegheny. Already quite number
have arrived from Memphis and other
Southern points, and many more are
expected. Looking back over our
entire trip from Memphis hither
we feel lost for language with which
we may adequately describe Its de-
light, It's beauty, its luxury, its mag
nificence. Speeding along the attract
i've route OF the great System known
as the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad, whirling past beau
tiful towns and cities, green valleys
and rich fields OF grain, scenery OF
surprising beauty and grandeur greets
the eye. Nearing Chattanooga, we
dash along the winding Tennessee,
and II we could surpass the superla
tive would say that nature had We'd
with herself in chiselipg out this
gorgeous seam OF mountain tcsnery.
Sweeping along around the curves OF
this beautiful stream, scenes of en-
chantment following each other in
varied and vivid succession, burst
upon our fascinated vision and seem
to chase US in untirng tide. The
East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad has been the
most generous patron OF science and
has We'd with other great aud pro-
gressive systems in utilizing all sppli-
ances that could assure the safety and
comfort Of the travelling public, and OF
recent years the management have
given considerable attention to the de-
velopment OF the mineral wealth along
its line, abounding in rich veins OF the
most useful metals, such as iron, cop
per, lead, zinc, coal, etc.
At New River Station we catch
glimpses OF the famous New River,
whose lapsing, laughing waters, leap
ing after each other in ripping wave
let's, play in the golden sunlight and
battle IN oliver spray it, countless isles.
Upon the banks of this classic stream
are the celebrated Hawks Nest and
New River Falls, embalmed in the
realms OF song and story, and within
its enchanting limits are earthly Wis
ions that challenge peer In oil the
| land.
The grounds here are beautiful and
extensive, with frontage on the fam
GUS Roanoke, which, freshened by a
gentle breeze, & istens like huge
necklace of diamonds in the sunlight,
and the balcony OF the Grand Holel
looks out upon q vast lawn as lovely as
an English park, sweetly o'esprtad
with velvet mantle Of deep summer
green and adorned with fountains,
lowering shrubs and shade trees of
noble forest oaks and luxuriant silver
naples, each OF which has its romance
and legends as numerous as the fair
women and brave men who dream or
dirt away the happy hours beneath
their leafy canopies In the near d 8.
tauCe looms the celebrated Fat Pond
mountain, whose Alpine peaks sky
ward climb in rare and unique COM
bDations, aud presenting a boundless
succession OF tenacsd mountains which
meet the eye in magnificent panorama.
Here upon the bosom OF this i'm
perial mountain is a favorite retreat
for rambling lovers, where the
sound OF insects is heard among the
wild honeysuckle, the smell Of the
fern ia delicious, the air is sparkling
and the sky varies in wonderful cloud
effects. la the deep shade OF the
ssque, tered ravines are the hsunts oil
the pheasant and wild turkey, and
the speckled trout sports In the limpid
waters Of the winding Roanoke that
skirts the rugged base OF the mount.
ain. Theinvalid here quails vigor FROM
the spar ling fountain and bieathes a
pure mountain air that makes his
blood tipgle with delight and gives To
his cheek the bloom Of youth and
freshness. Here the days are sweet
and balmy aud the sun pours, in
brighter eflulgence, It's streams Of
gushlight upon the gladsome earth
Fat herds are scattered about, shading
themselves under the trees or nippinl
the succulent grass amid lovely
scenes of pastoral beauty, anC
plumpd birds of Southern skie
lend their songs OF Joy and exultatior
10 the inspiration OF happy couples
: who stroll or promenade the graveleC
walks IT'S sweet to commune will
nature here amid romantic realms o
dreamy woodland or sit and watch thu
filmy clouds hanging over the vale.
and touching like silver veil the din
blue crest OF the distant mountain
This isa perfect summers evening
such as poets sing; the sinking SUI
rests like crown Of glory upon tn
cerulean brow OF the mountain;
golden flush OF color adorns the radi
. ant horizon. Ma uTe alone can tin
those shades Of evening and melt int
that mellow glory the lights AM
} shades Of the dying day. Now tn
twilight steals out OF the forest an'
, shadows are creeping over the woode
: slopes, the catt Q low in the lane, tn
! sheep bells tinkle on the hill top
| and the presence OF beauteou
1 woman briUAtens each sceue wit
Z her smiles and graces. While feastin
our eyes amid this trray OF sweet a
8 fractions, breathing the balmy air, III
Q tening TO the chant Of waterfalls and
i peace with all the world, a lesson
/ written upon the heart and sens'
Q awakening new thoughts OF the eraI
y deur Of creation and leaving inetiabl
/ impressions Of the mighty power an
o goodness Of natures God in thu
T. touching with kiss this favored spC
:, where all around is loveliness, glor
., and vaann