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10 Summer Excursions. From the summer resorts named on this page of this issue, the following short excursions can be taken in buggies and by the train: ACWORTH. —Partiescan go, with livery stable conveyance, to Pickett’s mill, about half dozen miles westward, where occurred the desperate fighting between Cleburne with the Confeder ates, and Howard with the Federals, j on May 27, 1864. Howard suffered a bloody repulse here. From here too, via the Western | and Atlantic Railroad, they can go to Allatoona, six miles distant. Alla toona station stands immediately at the entrance of Allatoona Pass. Above the pass are the fortifications, which were attacked by the Confederates un der Gen French, with such daring courage, and defended with such des peration by Gen. Corse, with about an equal number of Federals, on October sth, 1864. From Kennesaw Mountain to this point, Gen. Sherman signaled: “ Hold the Fort, for 1 am Coming,” whence originated the thrilling gos pel song of the same title. About a mile from Allatoonastation is Allatoona Mountain, from the sum mit of which is a grand view over wild, picturesque and historic scenery, which is described in other columns of this issue. CALHOUN. —About eight miles to the northeast is Dew’s Pond, the most famous fishing resort in North Georgia. Some halt dozen miles to the south east is the famous Peters’ Stock Farm, where there is probably the most noted collection of blooded stock in Georgia. CARTERSVILLE From th i s point, one can drive about six miles to the Etowah river, and to the old Eto wah Iron Works, which were so famous during Confederate times. The scene ry there is wild and romantic, and the water power at the rapids on the Eto wah river at this point is enormous. About a mile distant are also the Indian mounds, on the Tumlin place. The Smithsonian Institute have had excavations made, which have brought to light rare specimens of pottery, etc. About eight miles distant, north westward, is the famous “Saltpetre Cave.” This has’ been explored to a distance of about half a mile, and no one knows how much longer it is. Dur ing the war the Confederates got large quantities of saltpetre from there for the manufacture of gun-powder. Taking the East & West Railroad of Alabama, one can go out to Cedar town, 37 miles distant, and view the iron furnaces at that point. It is also a very pretty trip to Sul phur Springs, about 30 miles further westward; and at Broken Arrow, Ala., the terminus of the road, 110 miles westward, the scenery is very fine and the coal mines, which are worked on an extensive scale, afford objects of abounding interest to visitors. South of Cartersville, on the West ern and Atlantic Kailroad is also the famous “Horseshoe Rend,” and it is only seven miles from Cartersville to Allatoona Pass, which is referred to above. DALTON. —Dalton is a sort of cen ter for pleasant, excursions. One can ride in a buggy three miles distant to the mineral springs at the foot of Rocky Face ridge, or, climbing this historic range, can reach Dug Gap which is plainly seen from Dalton. From Dug Gap, looking west, is said to be one of the most beautiful views of mingled mountain and valley scene ry in the Southern States. Early in 1864 there was ugly fighting here be tween the Confederates and Federals. Mill Creek Gap is penetrated by the THE GREAT KENNESAW ROUTE GAZETTE. SUMMER RESORTS ON THE Western & Atlantic R. H. — —■— ■ . - • a> ‘Z . ~ tr -r C . 5? ' T" T? ® x S S ® ® S ~ si g, O W # W ACWORTH, GA. Litchfield House, Mrs E L Litchfield 15 to 20 $ 1 00 $5 816 to S2O Strickland House, Mrs II Strickland 10 to 12 100 4 12 to 15 Summer Wave Place, Mrs Kate Shuford 10 to 12 100 5 15 to 20 ADAIRSVILLE, GA. Stanton House, Hilburn & Bearden, 15 to 20 100 4 15 to 16 Wood House, Mrs M J Wood, 15 to 20 100 4 15 to 16 BIG SHANTY, GA. Railroad House, Judge G T Carrie, 10 to 15 7 25 CALHOUN, GA. Calhoun Hotel, J M Kindred, 20 to 25 2007 20 to 24 Haynes House, W P Haynes, 10 to 12 100 5 16 to 20 Skelley House, Mrs Skelley, sto 8 100 5 15 to 16 CARTE RSVIDLE, GA. St. James Hotel, R A McFerrin, 50 to 60 200 10 28 to 30 Bartow House, Mrs Majors, 25 to 30 150 8 24 to 25 Tennessee House, J Sumner, 15 to 20 100 6 20 to 22 Etowah River House, *(J T Sbelmond, 20 to 25 2007 25 CH IC KAM AUG A, TENN. Greer House, J M Greer, sto 8 100 4 12 to 15 Smith House, R S Smith, sto 8 100 4 12 to 15 DALTON, GA. National Hotel, WII Kenner, 120 to 130 200 10 20 to 30 Lewis House, JQ A Lewis, 100 to 110 200 10 20 to 30 Mountain View House, Mrs L Griste, 10 to 12 150 7 20 to 25 Woodland House, WC Richardson, 10 to 12 100 6 18 to 20 Parkview Hotel, Mrs L L Bivings, 10 to 12 100 6 18 to 20 Haddock House, Mrs Al E Haddock, 10 to 12 100 5 18 to 20 Crozier House, Mrs 11 Crozier, sto 8 100 5 18 to 20 Lyle House, Mrs C B Lyle, sto 8 100 5 18 to 20 Private House, fMrs E Bitting, 10 to 12 15 to 25 do. j'Mrs Patterson, 10 to 12 15 to 25 do. Mrs A Allen, 6to 8 15 to 25 do. Mrs E A Cunningham 6to 8 15 to 25 do. T L Kirby, 6to 8 15 to 25 do. Mrs Harben, 6to 8 15 to 25 do. Mrs Walker, Oto 8 15 to 25 do. Mrs. Huff, 6to 8 T 5 to 25 KINGSTON, GA. Couch House, Mrs Rainey, 6to 8 150 7 25 to 28 Cloud House, Mrs Cloud, sto 6 150 7 25 to 28 Branson House, fMrs Branson, 18 to 20 100 6 20 to 22 Private House, fMrs F II Harris, 2 20 MARIETTA, GA. Whitlock House, MG Whitlock, 100 2 00 10 35 to 40 Kennesaw House, P S Shelman, 50 200 10 40 Private House, John O’Neil, 10 100 7 25 do. Mrs Al. J. Wright, 20 25 to 30 do. L S Cox, 10 7 25 do. Dr Wm Alston, 10 7 25 do. Mrs J H Elliott, 10 10 30 do. Mrs H A McLellan, 10 10 30 do. G M Lacey, 10 7 25 do. Mrs Haynes, 10 7 25 do. Aliss Marlow, 10 7 25 do. W P Stephens, 10 7 25 do. Porter Grist. 10 725 MONT LILY, GA., (Axoka P. O.) Private House, W W Russell, 4to 5 4 15 do. A M Ward, 4to 5 4 15 do. Michael Hassler, 4to 5 4 15 RINGGOLD, GA. Whitsett House, W J Whitsett, 20 100 5 20 Private House, Mrs W L Whitman, 4 100 6 20 do. Mrs A E Orr, 4 100 6 20 do. Mrs Al J Towler, 8 100 5 20 Cherokee Springs House,R W Doak, 20 1005 20 TILTON, GA. Private House, J L Fincher, Bto 10 100 4 12 to 15 do - W R Greer, Bto 10 100 4 12 to 15 TUNNEL HILL, GA. funnel Hotel, T C Bowman, 20 100 4 15 Private House, A P Smith, 4 100 5 20 * Situated seven miles from Cartersville, near the Etowah River on line of E. &W.R.R. of Ala. Post-office, Stilesboro, Ga. yOne and one-half miles from town. *i Beautifully situated at Cherokee Springs, two miles from Ringgold. Western and Atlantic Railroad about three miles north west of Dalton, and the scenery is wild and picturesque. A good wagon road leads alongside the railroad through this gap and into the “ Buzzard Roost Valley,” where there was such hard fighting during 1864. Northeast of Dalton, in Alurray county, 20 miles distant, are the Co hutta Springs, which were formerly a famous resort, and the healing and invigorating qualities of the waters have long been famous in Georgia. These springs are immediately at the ftrtof the many-peaked Cohutta Aloun tains. Gordon Springs, ten or twelve miles northwest of Dalton, also, were former ly much frequented. The waters are said to be very fine indeed. Taking the Western and Atlantic Railroad and going southward sixteen miles to Resaca, one finds himself in. the midst of the mountain ridges which echoed with the thunder of cannon and the rattle of musketry during Alay, 1864. About four or five miles west of Re saca is Snake Creek Gap, through which, first McPherson’s army, and af terwards Sherman’s entire army, passed through Rocky Face ridge and made its movement against Resaca, with the view of breaking the Confederate com munications between Dalton and At lanta, and capturing the entire Con federate army. The immediate object sought by the movement was foiled; but the subsequent evacuation of Dal ton by the Confederates was accomp lished. KINGSTON. —About three miles southwest of Kingston is the great Salt petre Cave, which is also reached from Cartersville, as above described. Excursionscan also be taken to Rome, by railroad, eighteen miles distant, and thence down the Coosa river on superb steamboats. Kingston is also in the center of very tine fishing waters. MARIETTA. —Marietta is “a thing of beauty” itself; but it is surrounded by a cluster of beautiful and famous points of interest. Kennesaw Mountain, 1,809 feet high, is only two miles distant to the northwest. On the Western and Atlantic Rail road, almost at the foot of Kennesaw Mountain, is Elizabeth Station, where there is the famous marble factory which is already known all over Amer ica. Some half dozen miles distant to the northwest is Pine Mountain, on the summit of which the Confederate Gen eral Polk, was killed by a cannon shot, June 14th, 1864. About eight miles westward is Lost Mountain, which is almost as high as Kennesaw, and is famous, not only for the grandeur of its scenery, but also for the historic interest clustering around it. All around Alarietta are beautiful drivesextending for miles, and with the fine horses and buggies furnished from “Chuck” Anderson’s livery stable one has no end of enjoyment. In Marietta are not only the many beautiful homes, but by those who are patriotically inclined, strolls can be taken through the National cemetery where are buried over ten thousand Federal soldiers, or the Confederate cemetery wherein lie over thirty-five hundred of the heroes who “wore the gray.” lhe Marietta City Park is also a fa mous resort during the summer after noons, especially on the two days, each week, when the Alarietta brass band gives its “open air concerts.” From Marietta one can, also, make excursions up the Alarietta and North