The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-04-14

MnAff, me tract comparing some issVV hcres
A. that time "the best highlands OF Albemarle"
sGs rated as worth not more than 81 per acre.
30, The earning capacity OF the property is indi-
aiet by the fact that from the outset II netted
Jsteron not less than $4,000 year The found
q Of the Democratic party gradually increased
Ms holdings and in the year IVA possessed
more than 5000 acres. Then several fine farms
cane TO him as his wlfe's dover and thus the
prod Of tho Revolution found him one OF the
nehest landed proprieiors In the south.
Jefferson chose IA the site OF his home the
Tres, Of hill which he designated Monticello.
he Italian for Little Mountain. Assuredly no
more beautiful or inspiring location could be
imagined and veteran travellers all agree that the
nagnacent panorama which lies spread out be-
hfe The gaze OF the observer on this height Is
/ unsurpassed anywhere In the world. The little
fountain on the apex OF which Jefferson placed
bis residence is $50 feet high and In the form
y cone II slopes eastward one and one-haf
allies to the Rivanna river.
IenersonIs birthplace is In sight of the por'
leo at Monticello. Seemingly almost directly
below is the University OF Virginia. which was
nunded by jefferson. President Monroe lived
esht miles down the valley and the home OF
resident Madison was but a few miles north.
Incidentally II may be mentioned In passing that
nese three ex-presidents OF the United States
ssembed at Monticello TO welcome Lafayette on
We occasion OF his visit 20 the United States.
non the cupols OF his mansion jefferson could
gaze upon ~ OF the richest counties OF Virginia.
sna In one direction the view extends 10 the
o'ue Ridge mountains. nearly 30 miles away.
The top OF the hill which Jefferson had desig'
ua'td Monticello he had leveled on for build
hs site. 600 by 200 feet in size On this he
ERECTED his spacious mansion. which, with its
shss or eolonnades. Is In the form Of a gigantic
suer Z. The center OF the letter Is the man
HOn proper while extending from II In positions
~we~hat corresponding 10 the arms OF the
ue wings, the fat roofs of which form prone
1aoes' The arrangement OF the house In so far
. uese wings or colonnades are concerned Is
'sfy similar TO that Of the restored White House
" washington. In the designing OF which Jener'
son had hand.
ihe mansion at Monticello Is OF the Doric or.
se, oil Greeian architecture. with heavy cornices
,uu massive balustrades The interior Is In the
.Ouie style and II must be admitted that there
niue about this magnificent home suggestive
" 'enersonian simplicity. The front hall re-
ssS's six feet within the wall OF the building
s "a portico projects about 20 feet with stone
'HlaIs and steps.
the Interior the hall or main room OF the
Osse extends TO the full height OF the building
M nv typical ~ the spaciousness OF the house.
,.s,s Is gallery under the ceiling where the
sSes OF the household could observe all that
.' su' on at the receptions which jefferson fire.
s4'uuy gave and where the band was stationed
h 1ssn ne gave ball. Opening from this hall are
salon or drawing room. the library. where JEFF
,o, sOn housed the major portion OF his famous
'"''''on OF $4,000 books. the dining room and