The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-08-14
famous mountain trout. 1t was in these

famous mountain trout. It was in these
waters re fshed and loitered till night
enveloped US in its dark folds and kept US
till morning In the silds of the noun.
tains; two miles from the top of Cling.
mans Dome. Over the mountains to
this peak lies the widest and yet the
grandest and most beautiful scenery my
eyes ever looked upon.
Chestnut Mountain. Of to The South: 4
miles from the city, this majestic noun.
tain lifts its stately head, "hoar with the
floating mists of dawn" while others,
with lower mein, stand sentinel.like in
all directions.
The Indian Capital. Eight miles, a
little north of east from the city, is
Yellow Hill, virtually the capital of the
Indian Nation. At this place is estab.
lished government school for the train.
ing OF young Indians, There are four
Government buildings here, besides o
store and other buildings belonging to
individuals. The buildings are nicely
painted and the fences washed.
About Sij Indian boys and girls are taken
care of here, and for their maintenance
and education the government appropri-
ates lS,OOO-annually. We spent one
day here, aud Iahall never forget it. 1t is
situated on the banks of the most beauti-
ful stream in the world-the Oconee
Lufty-.the waters Of which are 30 clear
that the distinguishing beauties of the
pebbles in the deep bottom can easily be
painted out. The Indian boys of the
school have organized Brass Band, and
it is astonishing how we'll they play. As
We stood there, surrounded by Indians Of
all ages, and listened to the sweet strains
of music, we felt that nothing could be
more interesting and romantic. The
old familiar tunes Of "Dixie" and "NIassa
in the cold, cold ground" had q weird
sound in that wild country, but l do not
think ever heard them where they
sounded more beautiful.
There are about 1000 Indians in
Swain County, owning in common about
$4,000 acres of land. Their only indus
try is farming, and they have good crops
of corn and tobacco. Their chief is
elected every four years and receives
salary of 5000 per annum aud expenses.
Their present chief is an educated and
refined gentleman, and one of the finest
looking men l ever saw.
Fps Spring. Eve miles west of Bryon
city, about $50 yards from the Railroad,
is this famous mineral spring. 1t is
owned by Mr.. e. Everett, and is one Of
the most romantic places ever visited.
1t is on the side of the mountain, in a
densely wooded cove. From the base of
solid rock gush the healing waters Of
this spring. The peculiar taste, together
With the brownish deposit in the spring
and branch, indicates that iron predomi-
mates, but there are doubtless other
minerals associated with it. Many testify
to its ponderful curative virtues, and I
can certainly testify to the fact that as
an appetizer its waters cannot be surpass-
ed. MIR. e. has built comfortable ard
roomy summer house at this spring, and
for several days We were his guests. The
royal dishes Mrs. E. always put before
us indicated very plainly that she appre.
ciated the appetizlng qualities OF the
spripg.
To our cousins, Lealherwood & Everett,
VIC owe our grateful thanks for one Of the
most delig ghtful trips we ever enjoyed.