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2 Among Our Exchanges. LOOK AT THE LIST OF STATES THEY ARE FROM. Cattaraugus Bepublican, Salamanca,N A The Western & Atlantic Railway company have issued a folder con taining a full and interesting descrip tion of the battle fields and historic scenes along the Kennesaw route from Chattan >oga to Atlanta. It is pro fusely illustrated with maps and cuts, and contains a vast amount of inter esting information. The folder will be sent free to anyone sending his address and enclosing one cent, in postage. Erie (Pa.) Morning Dispatch. The Western & Atlantic Railroad, which extends fr m Chattanooga to Atlanta, has just published “Battle Fields and Historic Scenes Along the Great Kenesaw Route.” In a pamph let of about 50 pages is given a relia ble account of the famous engage ments from Chattanooga to the fall of Atlanta, during Sherman’s famous campaign (hiring the war. 1 here are numerous maps and fine engravings, and the work is of considerable more value than most railroad guides or handbooks. Free Baptist Herald, Hampton, W.Va. “The Mountain Campaigns in Geor gia. or War Scenes on the W. & A.” by Jos. M. Brown, General Passenger Agent of the Western & Atlantic R. IL, running from Chattanooga to Atlanta. This publication is much more than an advertisement. It is a condensed history of all the great bat tles that were fought along this Rail way. It is one of the most attractive pamphlets we have seen, both as to its matter and make-up. Logan County Index, Bellefontaine, O. The Western A Atlantic R. R. has issued a sis ty page folder, giving a brief review of the campaign and numerous fights along the line of road from Chat tanooga to Atlanta. It contains valu able and authentic information re garding the campaign of Gen. Sher man in opening the road to Atlanta, has numerous cuts of the officers and reliable railroad maps of the entire region. It is a complete and handy guide book either for the tourist or the student of the memorable and success ful campaign, commencing with Hook er’s battle above the clouds on Lookout Mountain following along withßocky face, Dalton, Resaca, Kennesaw, Al latoona, etc., until the final capture of Atlanta, the objective point of the army under Gen. Sherman. The folder abounds in extracts from Gen. Sherman’s memoirs of the great con flict, and makes public some valuable letters from prominent persons who participated in the movement. Evening Tribune, Evansville, Ind. HISTORIC FIELDS. Some of the most memorable en gagements of the late war took place in Georgia, and these battlefields are scattered all along the route from Chat tanooga to Atlanta and upon the line of what is now popularly known as the “Kennesaw Route.” Some of these were among the most sanguinary en gagements of the great struggle, as they include Lookout Mountain, Mis sionary Ridge, Chickamauga, Resaca, Allatoona Pass, Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, and At lanta* Appreciating the interest, which their patrons might feel in the record of these struggles, the “Kenne- saw Route” (W. & A. R. R.) have col lected the complete history of some twenty of these battles, which took place along their line and with superb maps and illustrations, they have dis tributed these gratuitously wherever i they may be desired. It is a most creditable work and will no doubt be eagr rly sought by every soldier, of both sides, who took part in the great struggle for supremacy between John ston and Sherman. Etym (111.) Daily Courier. A sign of reconciliation and of en terprise, too, is a handsome illustrated pamphlet issued by the Western & Atlantic railroad—the great Kennesaw route —wherein the battles of Chatta- , nooga, Chickamauga, Kennesaw and Lookout Mountain and others are graphically described. The Union and Confederate generals are pictured in a fraternal group. Keokuk (Iowa) Constitution. HANDSOME RAILROAD FOLDER. One of the handsomest and most in teresting railroad publications which has come to our table recently is a 48- page folder entitled “The Campaigns Along the Line of the Western & Atlantic Railroad,” issued by the road named in the title. It is beautifully illustrated and describes with graphic pen the war scenes which occurred along “the historic battlefields route of America.” On the second page of the cover is a very accurate and spir ited picture of the battle of Kenne saw, while on the front of the cover is a battle scene with a group of bust pictures of Generals Sherman and McPherson of the union army, and Joseph E. Johnston and the Bishop- General Polk, of the Confederate forces. On the second page of the bright little volume is a very hand some portrait of General Sherman, with an equally handsome likeness of ' General Joseph E. Johnston, facing it on the third page. The information contained in the pamphlet is valuable to those seeking war lore, while the numerous finely engraved illustrations add spirit and interest to the publica tion. Uncle Sam, El Dorado Springs, Mo. We received a copy of tke Battle Fieldsand Historic Scenes along the Kennesaw Route through northern Georgia. It is a neat little book, and we shall keep it for the mqps and notes it contains of the late unpleasantness. La Cygne (Kansas) Journal. The Western A Atlantic Railway has issued a handsomely printed and illustrated folder entitled “The Battle fields and Historic Scenes Along the Great Kennesaw Route.” It is a very interesting production, and will be cheerfully sent to anyone giving his address and enclosing one cent in pos tage to Joseph M. Brown, general passenger agent, Atlanta, Ga. Fairfield (Neb.) Ncm's. “Battle-fields and Historic Scenes Along the Kennesaw Route,” is the title of a neat folder of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, received at this office Monday. Any one addressing Joseph M. Brown, general passenger agent, Atlanta, Ga., and enclosing one cent, may receive this little pamphlet, which is worth at least 25 cents to students and all interested in the his tory of the late war. Send for it and you will feel amply repaid. Albert Lea (Minn.) Enterprise. From the general passenger agent THE KENNESAW GAZETTE. of the Western A Atlantic Railroad, Jos. M. Brown, we have received a neat brochure containing the Battle Fields and Historic Scenes along the line of that road, and it is very interest ing. Those wanting a copy should address him at Atlanta, Ga., one cent, for postage. Waukesha (Wis.) Freeman. The Freeman has received a very elaborate and finely gotten up folder issued by the Western & Atlantic Rail way Company, which is worthy of more than ordinary attention. As is known to many of our readers, doubt less, the W. A A. line traverses the section from Chattanooga to Atlanta which was made memorable by the fighting between Sherman’s and John ston’s armies the summer preceding the close of the civil war. It will always be interesting to travel through this historic section and people going south should make it a point to go on the railway in question. Jngham County, Democrat, Mason,Mich. A very handsome folder sent out by the Western & Atlantic Railroad, givipg views and interesting sketches of battle fields and historic scenes along the great Kennesaw route, is received at this office, and while it is intended as an advertisement, it con tains a fund ot instructive and enter taining matter, and will be sent to anyone. Biishville (Hl.) Times. The Western & Atlantic Railroad of Georgia, which runs from Chatta nooga to Atlanta, is known as the “Historic Battle Fields Line of America.” This title is peculiarly ap propriate because Sherman’s and Johnston’s armies fought over almost every mile of the road between its two termini. There were eighty battles or minor conflicts during 1863-1864 on or near the line of this road. The eas tern base of the famous Kennesaw Mountain is within musket shot of its rails. It runs through Allatoona Pass. From Kennesaw Mountain to Allatoona General Sherman sent the through the sky directing Gen eral Corse to maintain this position, from which circumstance comes the thrilling gospel song, “Hold the fort, sos I am coming.” Marietta, the prettiest city in Georgia, is immedi ately on the line twenty miles from Atlanta, and it has become one of the choicest winter and spring resorts in the south. The famous marble works at Elizabeth, Ga., are on this road. The road is in magnificent condition, and runs more passenger trains over the same rails per day than any other railroad in the South. Its through sleeping car lines nm from Cincinnati via the Cincinnati Southern and its line to Jacksonville, Fla., and from Louisville via Louisville A Nashville Railroad and its line to Thomasville, Ga. Parties going South will find it to their interest to see that their tick ets read over the Western & Atlantic Railroad. About the Raising of WagYs on the W. & A. There are no railroad men in the country who are held in higher esteem by their employes than those of the W. AA. Each and every one of them stands on an equal footing, and there is not a man among them who would not fight for the “Sidetrack.” Just I such treatment as this explains the few accidents on the road, and how the people along can set their watches ac curately by the trains. —Chattanooga Times, Feb. 9, 1887. Psalm CXXXI. 1 David, professing his humanity. 3 exhorteth Israel to hope in God. A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 2. Surely 1 have behaved and quieted my self, as a child that is weaned of his mother; my soul is even as a weaned child. 3. Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever. Written for the Kennesaw Gazette. The 23d Psalm. BY REV. N. KEFF SMITH. One sunny noon, outstretch’d there lay The green-robed pasture of his sheep: And while they rest or feed or play, The shepherd still his vigils keep. Above his head, a friendly tree An awning stretch’d against the sun, And there, near by, so pure and free, The smiling waters softly run. With thoughts of God his soul is fill’d, And now his lips break forth in song— That oft the troubled soul hath still’d, And nerved the faint with faith so strong. The shepherd’s watchful care and love, O’er guileless and oft wand’ring sheep Illustrate God, who throned above Doth guard him waking or asleep. And so with confidence he sings,— My Shepherd is the Lord most high, I need not care ’bout earthly things, For He will grant a rich supply. In pastures green, He lays me down To meditate and sweetly rest; And I escape a cold world’s frown, While softly resting on His breast. He doth not drive, but hand in hand To waters still with Him I go; And as we walk o’er golden sand He makes my heart with joy o’erflow. * And should I stray to barren shores, And o’er my way the billows break, He brings me back, my soul restores, And loves me still for His own sake. In righteous paths He leads my way, (To Him no righteousness I bring,) With Him I sweetly walk all day, And rest at night beneath His wing. And when the vale of death I tread, It’s shadow only I shall see, I will not fear, He walks ahead With rod and staff to comfort me. In Thy rich bounties now I share, Though enemies may gather near;* For Thou my table dost prepare, So earthly foes I do not fear. My head with oil Thou dost annoint — A symbol true of grace divine — For service sweet Thou dost appoint, And make me for Thy glory shine. My cup is full, yea, runneth o’er, — And so my tongue, with loud acclaim Shall speak Thy praise, Thy love adore, And blessed be Thy glorious name I Thy goodness, mercy follow me, While here on earth I roam; At last, from sin and sorrow free, Thou wilt, dear Shepherd, take me home Forever there I shall not want, Forever there —in pastures green, Forever there—no evils haunt, Forever there —no death is seen. Forever there—the streets are gold I Forever there —His staff and rod! Forever there —His love is told! My Shepherd still, my glorious God ! Atlanta, Ga. There is no change of cars between Cincinnatiand Marietta,‘Ga.