. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. e water from the springs, and itsbanks neatly sodded with grass. Around it are several cypresses andweeping willows, and one rises
. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. e water from the springs, and itsbanks neatly sodded with grass. Around it are several cypresses andweeping willows, and one rises from a mound in its centre. A varietyof fine roses is also near it, and in perpetual bloom. These are alsoscattered over the ground, and along the walks and roads, in greatprofusion. The ridges between the dells are steep, and generallyterminate abruptly in rocky cliffs at or near the river. On their sum-mits are most beautiful sites for burial lots, most of which are occu-pied. A broad avenue from the gate terminates on a rocky bluff atthe river. Carriage-ways are laid out wherever necessary. Onemakes the entire circuit of the ground; another winds along the headsof the valleys, and presents most picturesque views. The entirelength of the roads and foot-walks is about five miles. Many of themhave been constructed with great labour, being cut into the steep sidesof the river bank and hills, winding through every place that presentsany object of Christ Church, (Protestant Episcopal,) here represented, is abeautiful edifice. Its extreme length is one hundred and nine feet,and it has ninety-two pews, each capable of seating six galleries will accommodate three hundred more. It is of theGothic order, and cost upwards of sixteen thousand dollars. Being in the centre of a thickly-settled and fertile part of the State,Macon enjoys many advantages. According to the census of 1850, there were in Bibb 1,234 dwell-ings, 1,280 families, 3,619 white males, 3,390 whi
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