The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-26
ClLLY, on the Sam, Lower Styria, .
June lSi6


| June 8, 1886.
IN old Roman To,cn-Scensry-Ra beteeem
| the Baltic and the Adriatic-Popular Super,ti.
tios respecting the Locomotive. The Inn of the
| White Or-Ihs Laboring Glasses Their mode Of
Life--7 language Facilities for TravsHing on
the Continent-Hoaitity bstceen the Hungarians
aud Sclavonians-Ihe Bohemians,
! 1t is not, believe, recorded in Roman history
nor in the biography OF the Emperor Caudius,
that, in founding the town OF Cily, [Claudia Gel
LEILA, of the Romans,l that his wise men and divin
had the least suspicion that, the year 1885, so
far-famed sheet as the Neto York Herald would
exist in a world not then discovered; and, more
over, that its humble correspondents would make
the labors of said emperor the field of their nves-
legations, for the purpose of contributing to its
lumns, But times are changed, and, notwith-
standing the old adage, that there is nothing
new under the sun, new things and new move
ments are sp bringing into existence daily, and the
watch-word OF the civilized world is becoming
Enterprise" | am within the walls of an old
| town, whose appearance would indicate that its
history CONNIE need with that Of the creation its
walls are, here and there, decorated with Roman
inscriptions; and before entering the main gate,
the stranger is kindly informed, by large sign,
| that Ii IS positively forbidden TO beg or fight in
its streets" The river, that flows along under its
ramparts, is lined for a considerable distance, on
each SIDE, by busy washerwomen, who ply their
trade all day long, standing up 10 their knees
in the flowing stream, and whose constitu-
tons seem to have borrowed their character from
the rocks that overhang their heads, the ruins
OF an ancient castle, inhabited by the robber
knights of the middle ages, impends over its very
roofs, and the tolling of the convent bell resounds
from the neighborng summit, and summons the
| inhabitants Of the valley to repair to the high
places and engage in devotion: But the warning
| voice of the bell Of the Holy Fathers" has Just
been interrupted in its solemn tones by the shrl
whistle of locomotive; and the past and the pre-
sent are struggling for the ascendancy, each in a
manner cha racterstic of ITSELF the former in the
measured and reverential tones of old age-the
latter with all the ardor and spirit CT buoyant
youth.
The immense line of road that is finally to con-
meet the Baltic with the Adriatc is fast approach
ing completion in the neighborhood of the latter
sea, and has just been finished from a consider
able distance in the interior up to this spot:
Through the kindness of one of the Imperial
Counsellors, was invited to- join party of scien-
| tihc gentlemen, military and civil officers on an
experimental trip previous to the regular opening
OF this section Of the road. The opportunity. Of
| country where the mass of the inhabitants never
heard the name was not to be missed and ac-
cordingy joined the party with much pleasure.
| Nearly the whole extent of country in Syria,
| traversed by the road, is perfectly enclosed
| by undulating ridge of the paving Syrian
| Alps, whose SUBMITS are crowned by end
less forests, and whose sides are adorned with
| the most luxurant vineyards rocks rise on
| rocks-hls on hills, and mountains tower above
their fellows, with grandeur that is indescriba-
| BILE. These are fringed with species of pine to
the very summit, and are the abode of the Alpine
woodmen, who ascend as soon the SHOWS of
winter have disappeared, build a rude hut of
branches, and follow their business among the
clouds, until the frosts of autumn force them back
to the valleys and their smiling vineyards, to
await the melting of the SHOWS of the coming
winter when the torrents that rush down the
mountain sides bring with them the labors of the
previous season. The people are rude aad un-
cultivated, and the Appearance of roaring loco
motive, and its train OF cars, passing with speed
to them, ncalculabe, produced degree Of con-
s,ernation which was, at times, ludcrous, and al
others was calculated to excite combined feeling
| of sympathy and pity. Many seem decidedly
convinced that his satanic majesty was taking
| pleasure excursion among the wicked mortals OF
earth and, with all due respect, hats were taken
| off we passed, and many breast was crossed
| in earnest reverence with the hope of obtaining
| favor in the eyes of his majesty and suite, and
| guarding against the dangers to which they felt
| exposed in presence of the super-hun1an ira
vellers. We passed one peasant on his
knees, with his hands clasped and raised
to Heaven in the attitude of imploring mer-
cy. On stopping at the various stations, the
inquistive would gather round at respect.
| full distance, to inspect the wonderful animal,
| when suddenly puff of the steam whistle would
scatter men, women and children to the four points
| of the compass, fully convinced that nothing
earthly can breathe in that style. Superstition went
| 40 far as to threaten at one time disturbance
the idea spread amongst the peasants that to pro-
nal engine
n the beginning of each tip man was put into
the locomotive, whose soul took 1t to its place OF
destination--the effort, however, was supposed to
be 50 great as to result in death. requiring a
human being for each trip this idea seemed the
refinement Of cruelty to the poor peasants, who
were about to demand a cessation OF hostilties
against the human race, when they were con-
vinced of their by the fact that their priests
and confessors also travelled the same way. One
of the engineers informed me that several OF the
wandering Capuchin Monks, who are to be found
in every part of the country, had applied for per-
mission 10 go with the train free OF expense, on
| the ground that it would satisfy the people that
| there is no danger.
The inn of the "White Ok" in Cilly is a clever
house, and NINE host looks fat, as hearty and
as law as the animal whose Likeness decOrates his
swinging sign and presdes over the destnes of his
establishment The main entrance has floor FORM
ed ofround pavingstones, and the straight and mar
row way leads the unguided traveller to the kitchen
or the stable it is worth while, however, to
20 astray for the sake of being provided with a
rosy-checked Syrian lass guide, who kisses
your hand with charming ndiuette, inquiries is
you have had pleasant journey, wishes TO know
how you left your wife, mother or sister would
be glad to be informed If you have any brothers
who propose making the same journey soon, and
thus beguies the time while conducting you to
chamber, on whose door are the words "His Ma
jesty' in bold relief. 1t appears that once upon
a time his Majesty condescsnded to be in Cily,
and in compliment to the coat OF fashionable cut,
the hat and boot OF Partisan outline, the vislter
from the capital is always shown to the apart
ment that he deigned to occupy. Its internal ar,
rangement is antique though comfortable, and
the view of the old tile roofs from the window, the
provincial appearance ofthc inhabitants, ana the
peculiarly OF costume, are well calculated to in
duce reflection while reposing from the journey
Of day The laborers are returning home, and
the sausage boys in the street are providing them
with suassaQcs from tin kettle with furnace
below it, accompanied with the oft repeated cry,
(" bo az hot sausages," while the baker boys
are retailing bread, and the happy people are on
k.-s.~ otAys ek..a
To find any points of similitude between the
laboring classes in this country, and the same
classes in the United States, is rather difficult
task Here they form distinct cast, devoid of
independence, devoid Of energy, and not aware
of possessing any other right than that of being
hewers Of wood and drawers Of water for their