There is one saw mill here in operation that turns out about 8,000 feet of lumber per day. Game in this section is plentiful, and it is not anything unusual to see some one come in with a deer strapped to his horse, or a large, fat wild turkey upon his shoulders, or swinging from his rifle, which is generally carried

shoulder.

THE SCENERY

on the

between Ayersville and Mt. Airy is perfectly grand at times, and inspires the beholder with a feeling of the sublime that does not wear off in a moment. Passing Ayersville six and three-fourths miles, and ninety-three and one-quarter miles from Atlanta, we arrive at

TOCCOA,

a beautiful little city nestling among the foot-hills of the great Blue Ridge like a beautiful flower in the wilderness. The population of Toccoa is about 1,000, doing a business of about $550,000 per annum. This place has an elevation of 1,340 feet above the level of the sea.

There are two hotels, three churches, one school,

three livery stables, and two steam saw mills, all in first-class condition, and doing an excellent business. The rates of board, per day $2.00, $8.00 per week, $25.00 per month. The Elberton AirLine Railroad connects at this point, and, when completed, will extend about fifty miles from Toccoa. As yet, there are only nine miles of the track laid, although the grading is complete. There is also a weekly newspaper here, and the business of this point has a most promising future. As a summer resort it has decidedly the advantage of her sister towns, as the famous

TOCCOA FALLS

are within two miles of the city. The immediate surroundings at the falls strike the eye and inspire the whole being of the beholder with a sense of the beautiful-merging into the sublime-that will not be forgotten for years. The water at these falls shoots out fiercely over a precipice

TWO HUNDRED FEET HIGH,

and, when viewed from below, has the appearance of being four hundred feet to the top. The fierce Tallulah, whose fame is world wide, is only fifteen miles distant. These falls never fail to excite the fears, as well as to command the admiration, of visitors.

The mighty Tugalo river goes whirling, dashing, leaping and roaring, down the side of one of the Blue Ridge mountains for about four miles, dashing everything to atoms that dares to impede its mighty progress. There are excellent hotels near the river where the weary traveler can find ample accommodations, after spending a day exploring the many wonderful attractions presented by these falls. There are numerous springs, both freestone and

mineral, near Toccoa.

THE CATALYTIC SPRINGS

are one dozen in number, and within one half mile of the town. They embrace iron, sulphur and alum in' their proportion. These springs are of great interest to the town, and will in the course of time become a chief element of its attractions in winter as well as summer. The

GARNET SPRINGS

are also near the falls, and are highly spoken of. Without the additional attractions in the way of mineral springs, etc., the falls alone will amply repay the seekers of pleasure and beautiful scenery that visit them.

This point can only be reached by the ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE

AIR-LINE RAILWAY, which, by the way, is the best road leading into the city of Atlanta. The track is all steel rail, and the cars, which are perfectly superb, glide along with a smooth, easy motion that awakens the admiration of all who travel this road. For comfort, speed and elegance this road is unsurpassed by any road South. The employees of the trains are sober, polite and genteel in their demeanor. No others will be had.

TUGALO

is five and one-half miles from Toccoa, and 98 miles from Atlanta. This river waters one of the finest valleys in the State. The land in this neighborhood is especially adapted to farming

Tugalo River, the boundary line between Georgia and South Carolina, crossed by the Atlanta and Charlotte Air-Line Railway.

purposes, and corn, wheat, oats, cotton and rye are produced in abundance. Three and three-fourth miles from Tugalo, and 1024 miles from Atlanta, is the beautiful site, which is intended for

new.

FORT MADISON.

A very neat little hotel is being erected at this place, which is entirely Arrangements are also being made to run steamboats up the Tugalo river to this point, which, if completed, will be of great benefit, as all of the trade southeast of this point, which has

formerly been carried on with other places through the medium of wagons, will turn to Fort Madison as the nearest and best outlet for shipping the products of this section of country, which produces cotton one bale per acre, corn 60 bushels per acre, and wheat 30 bushels per acre. Those desiring to invest money in fine farming lands could not do better, in our opinion, than to buy in this neighborhood. Four miles from this place, and one hundred and six and one-half miles from Atlanta is

HARBINS,

a small station. There is some fine timber adjoining this place, and a good saw mill could be worked to advantage. Products of land about the same as at Ft. Madison.

WESTMINSTER

is 5 miles from Harbins, and 1111⁄2 miles from the "Gate City." At present it is only a small station, but promises well for the future. 9 miles from Westminster, and 120 from Atlanta, is

SENECA.

This beautiful and thriving little city has an elevation of 1,050 feet, and a population of 400, doing a business of about $175,000 per annum. There are two hotels, one church, one high school, and an excellent livery stable here. The amount of cotton shipped from this place will average 2,500 bales per annum. Iron, lead, copper, gold, and silver, abound in this vicinity in abundance,

ALSO MARBLE

has been discovered in large quantities in the adjoining hills and mountains. Gold is mined in a small way within five miles of the

city. There is one large

CHALYBEATE SPRING

within a quarter of a mile of the depot, and immediately on the ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY. The medicinal properties of this spring are very valuable, and it is said to contain magnesia, lime, and carbonic gas. The spring, if improved properly, would attract many visitors during the summer and winter months. I am informed that this spring and the land surrounding it could be purchased for a comparatively small sum. Therefore, where

can a better opening be found for those desiring to establish a summer and winter resort---as the climate is peculiarly adapted to both ?

Thirteen and a quarter miles from Seneca, and 134 miles from Atlanta, is

CENTRAL,

which is half way between Atlanta and Charlotte. This is theeastern terminus of the western division of the ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY, and has a population of about 300, doing a business of about $50,000 per annum. About 1,000 bales of cotton are shipped from here annually. There are three chur

ches, two hotels, one school and five small business houses. Fertilizers to the amount of 175 tons are sold at this place annually. Small grist mills in the vicinity are doing a good business, and in connection with other branches of industry are several large saw mills which supply the surrounding country with lumber, besides shipping large quanties to Atlanta, Greenville, Spartanburg and other points.

Within five miles of Central, is the farm and residence of the Hon. J. C. Calhoun, situated at the base of a beautiful little mountain, and surrounded by a large grove of beautiful trees. The Seneca river runs within a short distance of his house-where can be found the

OFFICE CHAIR

of Gen. George Washington, which has been preserved for onehundred years, and is to day in excellent condition. The hotel at Central, kept by Col. John Thrasher, (better known as "Cousin John," all over the Southern States,) is one of the best kept eating. houses between Atlanta and Charlotte. "Cousin John " spares no pains or expense to see that all are well cared for, and upon alighting from the cars (this is supper and breakfasting point,), you are greeted in a jovial manner by "Cousin John," who speedily informs you that "supper is on the table right now," and upon entering the dining room you sit down to a table groaning with all the delicacies of the season, and find that you are immediately supplied with any and everything you can call for. We find ourselves loath to leave "Cousin John's" establishment, but when we find ourselves once more seated in the gorgeously furnished and exquisitly equipped cars of the ATLANTA AND CHARLOTTE AIR-LINE RAILWAY, it is with a feeling of satisfaction that prepares us for the beautiful scenery that now lies before us. Seven and a half miles from. Cen. tral, and 1411⁄2 miles from Atlanta, we arrive at