The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-09-21
Cjhcin natl correspondence.

few lines from the "Queen City, might inter-
est the many readers of the Journal, and
agrceably 10 my promise made to you at
parting, sit down to tell you Of passing
events. In the first place, let me say one
word for the fine st. Louis packet, General
Pike. In justice to Capt. Jones, would as
sure my friends who may have occasion to
travel this way, that on board of the Pike,
they will nouonly meet with ercsllent accom-
modotions, but alsowit Kind and gcnt'emanly1
treatment. The officers of this boat, from
the Captain down, seem to bear in mind that
it is not necessary to lose sight of the
amenities of life i'm the sole idea Of making
money From Louisville l embarked upon
the ''Lady Pike" the morning mail boat-of
course the accommodations were excellent
AS l sat upon the deck of the swift Pike,
and thought how short time had elapsed
since man had become acquainted with the
power of steam, involuntarily the trials and
difficulties which beset the path of Robert
Fulton, the first one who ever applied this
great motive power to machinery, came WV
idly before me; and with all the benefits
which the American people have derived
from his ereinuity, his name seems to be al
most forgotten. While stately monuments
are erected in every part of our land to mark
the resting place and preserve the memory
of Columbia's sons, not one rears lis head
DER the spot where rests the man TO whom
we are indebted for the advantages Of steam.
i found Cincinnati much improved since
my last visit. Old buildings have been torn
down and fine now ones erected in their
places in every part Of the city. Yesterday
had an opportunity of visiting Clifton,
beautiful place few miles out, where the
wealthy ones of the Queen City are ,eing
with each other in the beauty and cost of
the elegant country mansions which arise on
every side. 1t is situated along the hills
back of the city, and the views from the DIFF
ferent points are beautiful. Near Clifton is
situated the celebrated Spring Grove Gene
tary which is filled with beautiful monuments,
tastefully surrounded with low fences of va
Gus patterns to suit the taste of owners of
the different lots. One disagreeable feature
is the Hamilton Railroad which runs directly
through it, and while we stood looking at a
monument, two long freight trains went ly-
ing by, frightening our horses and giving us
rather queer ideas of resting place for the
rdcad, which is hourly disturbed by the snort
ing Of the 'iron horse" | believe it ha,
been the cause of a law suit, but the rail-
3oad company gained it, as they have the
privilege in this country OF running their
Dad wherever they please, though it should
be across the grave of your dearest friend
Since my arrival here we have had all sorts
Fot&eathc-, and to-day, an ouacoqt is r-,,y
comfortable. Yesterday evening we were
Visited by terrific thunder storm, and the
Cross on the top of the new Cathedral was
Thrown from its high position by the lightning.
Great preparations are being made for the
Mechanics Fair which comes off in Octnber.
Xke collections of articles for exhibition will
be very large, as one thousand dollars is to
be distributed in prizes to the owners Of the
finest articles in the different classes.
Tomorrow the great State Fair common
ces at Cleveland which will last one week.
The railroad company has made great prepar-
atoms for carrying passengers W, and have
lowered the price. | leave in the morning
train for Cleveland, where you may expect
to hear from me again, as doubt not that an
account of the things exhibited there may be
interesting to your readers. My health has
been improving every hour since left home,
and hope to return much benefited by the
journey. Until then l remain
Yours respectfully, c. X. Jr.