The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-21

The Grand Scenery Along the Line of This
Popular Trunk Line East.

Popular Trunk Line East.
The Zepbyrs
A great variety of scenery is presented in a
ride over the Chesapeake & Ohio railway, much
greater. in fact than is presented on any other
trunk line in America. Starting from Cncin-
natl or Louisville, the line traverses the heart of
the rich bluegrass region of Kentucky, and q
traveller has an opportunity of seeing some OF the
most fertile country that the sun shines upon.
From Mount Sterling to Ashland the character
of the country is hl1y and often borders the
mountainous, and no part of the route is more
attractive. From Ashland to HUNTINGTON the
train speeds along the banks of the Ohio river
La Belle riviere." A short run from Hunt
ington brings the Kana,. ha valley into view,
and through this picturesque valley, which ex-
tends to Kanawha Falls, the eye is constantly
greeted by scenes of exceeding beauty The
New river begins after leaving the Kanawha.
and the majesty of nature asserts itself as the
train runs through succession of canyons The
mountains are high steep, and rugged but in a
remarkable manner they are enriched by thick
growth of forest trees, which seem to take root
in every crack between the rocks and flourish
where it would appear that nothing could sub
SiSt Then, after this ride of three hours through
the canyons, the mountains are set further apart,
and the transparent waters of the Greenbrier
river flow in quiet and dream-like manner by
our side. Rich pastures and fields of waving
corn, and here and there pretty. neatly painted
farmhouse, add increased beauty to the scenery.
The ride up the Greenbrier carries the traveller
nearer the Sumnllb OF the All6gnenleS, ana Wnen
White Sulphur Springs is reached, nature is pre-
sented In her fierce and passionate mood. From
White Sulphur to Alton, where the beautiful
Piedmont valley is stretched out as far as the
eye can reach. the ride down the Alleghenies
and across the Blue Ridge inspires the grandest
thoughts both from the character of the scenery
and the position this section occupies in the his
tory of our country. From Charlottesville to
Washington the line is strewn with battle-felds,
bearing such familiar names as Barboursville,
Culpepper, Manassas Fairfax, and Bull Run.
From Charlottesville to Newport News and Old
Point Comfort the scenery is quiet
but interesting. Richmond possesses many
rare attractions to the visitor. Down the
peninsula from Richmond to Old Point
Comfort there ia much of historic interest.
The battle Of the Seven Pines was fought near
where the railway runs and McClellans PENN
sular campaign has made this entire section of
Virginia interesting. Williamsburg, which is
passed between Richmond and the sea. is an old
colonial relic. It was the capital of Virginia
during the time when it was subject to the will
of king, and many scenes of grandeur were
then witnessed within the palaces that have
since ofumbled and decayed Ard then comes
the salt water at Newport News and Old Point
Comfort, at the latter place being the additional
Observation-Disclosures Monroe. The entire route
should be travelled in daytime, as every mile of
the line is we'll worth seeing.