The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-04-20

ed to the Inn, built little down lower
and under the shadow of Point Look
out itself Here we gathered about
Capt. Muller while he gave the thrill
ing details of that famous Battle above
the Clouds" and gazed down the seem
ingly impossible cliff scaled by an in
trepid Union soldier who succeeded in
planting the starry banner on top of
the mountain, though eight other color
bearers had persisted in the attempt.
So thrilling was the recital of this brave
deed, and so vivid the picture drawn of
the sea of war which surged about these
rocky heights on that memorable morn
ing, that one of our party said grimly,
as we turned away "Why my very mus
tache smells of gun-powder."
After visiting museum near by filled
with relics of this terrible struggle, and
having had our party photographed, we
descended the mountain, and the rapid
transit cars quickly deposited us at the
foot of Cameron Hill, where another
inclined railway took us to the top.
Situated near the city's center, this hill
affords an excellent view of the many
handsome residences and business
blocks of this hustling city In the
large pavilion at the summit we found
an elaborate luncheon spread for us,
the ozone laden atmosphere and round
of sightseeing having sharpened our
appetites to an extent that made sad
inroads upon the delicious viands, SO
that no repast was ever more thoroughly
enjoyed. AS usual, some after-dinner
speeches were made, Hon. IL. M. Wiltse
creating much laughter by his witty
sallies.
From here we went to the National
cemetery, a lovely spot where over
$4,000 Union soldiers are quietly sleep
ing, nearly 5000 of whom are marked
only by number. The gently undu-
lating sweep of green lawn broken by
winding drive-ways, is beautifully kept
and dotted with seemingly countless
head-stones that radiate in large circles
from a low, central hill, surmounted by
an UNCOVERED pavilion. Near by is a
picturesque little lodge in which the
cemetery records are kept in such per-
feet order as to make it very easy to
find the resting place of any friend
buried here, if only his regiment and
company be known. One of our party
thus traced long lost brother, and had
floral tribute on his low green couch.
cemetery and one which no visitor
should fail to see, is the place where
stands q massive marble monument
surmounted by bronze locomotive and
coach, bearing on one side the inscrip-
ton, "Ohios tribute to the Andrews
Raiders, on the other the names of the
brave men who fearlessly took their
lives in their hands on that memorable
raid.
Mission Ridge was the next objective
point and was reached by another trip
on the electric cars that run to the very
top of the Ridge. Here we listened to
another graphic word picture from
i'm blue in this battle that was such
glorious federal victory With the
cyclOrama so fresh i'm our memory, his
description well-nigh made us see the
onward rush of Sheridan's brave men
who, without orders, forced their way
up the steep ridge in the face of shot
and shell, leaped the breast works and,
driving all before them, flung out the
stars and stripes to tell the victory to
the struggling hosts below. The field
of carnage is now peaceful scene and
many handsome suburban residences
dot the hillside, real estate on the
Ridge commanding "a high price.
Proceeding to the Reed House, we
rested a little and dined, spending the
evening at an informal reception
thoughtfully held in the hotel parlOrs
so that we might be saved the trouble
of going elsewhere The day had been
so filled TO Overlooking with sight
seeing that this was very wise prOvis-
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than we knew. After meeting many
pleasant ladies and gentlemen, and ex-
changing mutual good-wishes, we once
more babe farewell to new-made friends
that, despite our short acquaintance,
seemed almost like friends tried and
true. Chattanooga is well-paved,
handsome, substantial city, whose enter
prise can be imagined from the fact
that she has just bridged the Tennessee
with handsome structure costing $780,
600, and is now putting $750,000 more
into sewers. Her great railway inter-
ests, her resources of coal, iron, and
timber, added to her fine climate and
picturesque surroundings, make her one
of the most attractive cities of the New
South.
That night we remained in Chatta-
nooga, in order to have a day ride over
the picturesque Queen & Crescent route
where the high hills and deep wales of
eastern Tennessee form a varied and
ever-changing scene. After leaving
Hartman Junction, for twenty miles
the scenery is especially fine, Emory
river canyon and the deep gorge of the
Kentucky adding touch of sublimity
to the picture. On this portion of the
road the tunnels are numerous, varying
from one-quarter to four-tifths of mile
in length, and we would recommend it
as charming route for a wedding tour.
AS nightfall approached, we began to
realize that our long outing was fast
drawing to close and that our "happy
family" must soon separate. AS we
crossed the long bridge spanning the
Ohio at Cincinnati, j. E. Beal was re-
quested to PROFOUND the Michigan
conundrum for the last time and, though
the Press yell" rang out merrily in
response, in our hearts there echoed a
minor strain evoked by the inevitable
farewell that attends all earthly gath
erings.