The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-08-12
silsINorrrLD, ONO. Aug. 1. 1915.

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s'lsrSaPIELD, Ono, Aug. 1, is4s.
cannot tdl you anything about the road
from Dayton 10 this place, for we travelled II in
the night, and passed my time in making in
efiectnal ATTEMPTS 10 sleep. At Dayton we
were permitted to see copy Of a speech, the
delivery Of which, several years ago, forms a
kind of era inthe history of the place. was
particularly affected by one Of the expressions.
Speaking of Gen. Washington, the orator says:
"Morphesus' arms could never complain of his
Incidence" The only mental operation of
which was conscious during the ride was an
effort TO penetrate the meaning Of this mystic
passage. In my half-dreaming state, I came to
the conclusion that il was equivalent in mean
ing to celebrated expression In the speech Of
Louisville orator, ale never dilapidaied into
lethargy."
Springfield b beautifully situated on rolling
ground. 1t contains, 1 believe, between 5000
and 1000 inhabitants, who show the same in
dustrious habits that are seen in the other towns
of Ohio through which we have passed. Eve
ry thing has the appearance of activity. There
are very few drcnes in this hive.
Aboat half a mile from the town, in the
woods, is Wittemburg College. an Institution
established by the German Lutheran church.
The buildings are not finished, and it has al
ready lOs students. The college edifice is in
beautiful situation, but am afraid the autho-
rites are cutting down too many of the forest
trees. Iwish a Drysd could be placed beneath
each tree. who. by her supplications, should in
duce the woodinan to spare the tree. Indeed,
| should have no objection II some Of our for
ests were guarded, as was the Enchanted For
est in Tasso, by demons, and some magician,
more powerful than even Ismeno, should give
them instructions
"keePye this forest well, keep every tree;
Numbered give you them, and truly told;
As souls OF Tlen in bodies clothed be,
SO every plant spTiie shall hide ami hold.
With trembling fear make all the Christians flee
When they presume TO cut these eedars DID,
IL i had the management Of the matter, /
think could devise something that would dis
may even Tanered
We arrived at this place on Saturday even
ing. The next morning we went to the resi-
dence of the widow Of the late John N. Gala
CHER When we entered the parlour, we saw a
little coffin lying upon the table, containing the
body Of Morn, the youngest child which Mr..
Gallagher left behind him. One year ago the
father was alive, and the foot of death had new
er crossed his thrsshhole. Since that time he has
gone to the spirt-land, and three of his little
ones have joined him After some religious
services. We ;oI. wed to the grave all that was
left on earth OF little Nora. And now, in the
language Of an old author Of the Middle Ages,
she "has begun to live, and ceased to die"
II would have pleased me to have seen little
Nora's remains laid in a cemetery as beautiful
AZ that Of Dayton. But the graveyard at
Springfield is far different place. The stran-
ger who goes out from the beautiful town, is
surprised to find SO little tasts-or rather, so
great want Of taste-showed in the selection Of
the ground. learn, too, that the citizens had
an opportunity OF procuring delightful place
by the side Of the beautiful Lagouda, that flows
by the town. cannot see why the present
ground was chosen, except that IL is near The
railroad and the turnpike road. For my own
part, should consider facility OF access to
such place decided disadvantage; should
wish my body to be as long as possible in reach.
fngit. Itisto be hoped that some Of the en-
citizens Of Springfield will open a
private cemetery in another place. All who
cherish the memory Of their departed friends, |
would soon rsmovs their remains.
was much struck with the regret which the
citizens of this town show for the loss of Mr.
Gallagher. All with whom have conversed,
seem to consider the loss irreparable. He was
active In everything that concerned the inter-
ests Of his fellow-men. In every moral and
religious movement, he was among the fore
most. For five years, in succession, he served
his fellow-citzens in the State Legislature.
During the last two sessions he was Speaker of
the House Of Representatives, where his abili-
ties as presiding officer commanded the re-
spect Of all parties. The children Of the SUM-
day School, Of tho First Baptist Church, of
Springfield, have determined to raise monu-
nent as an expression Of regard for hiri, as
their Superintendent. No one seems to think
his place can ever be filed.
"Pesce be with thee. o, our brother,
In the Spirit-lsildi sl..-. 49,
Vainly look we Tor another
In thy place to stand" .i.i' fift5-t..l