Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1851-01-01
From the Private Journal kept by
WM H. CHAMBERLIN, OF LEwIsBuEa, IA.

1s49-Mondoy, FEB. 26. We left Lew
isburg this morning about o'clock. with
spirits as buoyan. as could be expected. az
ter parting with our friends and all we
hold near and dear on earth, especially when
we take into consideration the long and
hazardous journey before US. No doubt
we will soon experience the loss we have
sustained in leaving home, with all lis com.
forts, our friends, and the many social lies
that have heretofore bound US 10 society.
But the love OF adventure and pros
pect Of reward have overcome all
"home fee'ings,' and to-day finds us
on our way towards the grea, poin, of at
traction. Our company consists Of X. B.
Green. d Howard. John Musser, S. F.
Schaffle. Cyrus Fox, and myself. If but a
small portion OF all the good wishes of our
friends Il hope we have left no enemies)
are realized, we will be amply rewarded.
Three weeks ago, had no, the slightest
idea Of going, and within ,ha. time l have
been obliged 10 take an inventory, settle up
my business, and make preparation for
The journey. being busily engaged up to
the momen, Of departure. | did not have
the pleasure Of seeing all my friends, which
regret very much, but if live. will make
up for all deficiencies on my return. was
advised 10 60 by some,by others (he grea.
ter number) 10 stay at home, bu, my mind
was made up. S,ayeda al Musser's, MiIheim.
Tuesday, IeL. -. After seeing 'ne
friends that accompanied Us sale on their
home. we started on our Uay westward.
Raining. which makes travelling very un-
pleasant. Arrived at Srever's inn about
dark, and sat down 10 an excellent supper
Of ham. eggs, &C., to which we did ample
justice.
Wednesday, FEB. %. Entered Hun.
tingdon county shortly after leaving Sle-
ver's. The mud very deep. and almost
impossible, until we reached the Turnpike,
within 7 miles of Water Street. The win.
ter grim looks bad, being severely frozen.
Passed several furnaces and forges on
Spruce creek, and great number are in
operation in the vicinity. Although this
billy country is not so we'll adapted TO ag.
rcul;ure as other portions OF the State, il
fully makes Up in mineral wealth. The
scenery is romantic and beautiful, especi-
ally along the banks Of the Junia,a river.
The Central Railroad Company have COM
menced iunneling the mountain at The
mouth of Spruce creek. Dined at Water
Street, and arrived at Hollidaysburg.
6 o'clock this evening. This place,
situated at the connection of the Canal and
Railroad, commands large portion OF
trade, and has quite business-Iike sppea-
rance.
Thursday, March l. One of our wag-
ons being out Of repair. we did not leave
until 10 o'clock. Walked about 8 miles
this morning. which whe'ted our appelites
for lunch. which we partook of, a. the
toll.gate with many good wishes
for Mrs. Gen. G.. who with prudent lore.
sight had provided US with bread. ham.
&c. II we had our wagons upon runners
we could get along with less labor 10 The
leans, there being several inches snow up
on the ground. Arrived at the Summit |
House about 4 O'Clock and concluded 10
stop for the night. having Travelled but 10
miles to-day. Col. J. w. Geary. q resi-
dent Of this place, started for California a
short time since. with the commission of
Post Master at San Francisco.
Friday, March 6. Left Summit about |
5 O'Clock, entered Cambria county this af. |
ernoon. Passed through Ebeu.burg-the