The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-12
Notes OF Foreign Tour.-Dy One Of EN-

GENEVA, tSwiizeraLd.) June II, 1857
To The Editor of The Union:
Being very exciting excur sion in foreign land,
in company with distinguished American au,hores.
and her upcle whose surname is Thomas, it has occur
red to me, MIR. Editor that would forward 10 Won ann
Of The original noles have taken on The way came,
bear 10 be "crbbed caLinsd confined" 10 one p.r,icu
lar topic, however popular and profitable shall there
fore furnish you key by which you will be able 10 nm
lock, for the benefit OF the readers Of the Union som
hitherto hidden treasures OF history various parts Of In
Ola World
Uncle Thomas. the relative "euded too, "a. M
Cbawls Yellowpush would say is the author OF several
highly verlable and savory publications that have been
made in America, the fame Of which doubtless from n,
very best motives in the worldly has preceded our parv
into various OF these foreign countries we are ys;n.
Immediately our arrival in The "ancen and houors
BILE" Ct ty Of Luh'un (he correct pronunciation, Mr. Ed
tori were received with burst OF enthusiasm and
good feeling that beggas all description Lords ladies'
and gentlemen. (and some who fear were neither OF The
lasttwo named,) commoners and uncommoners-
a Tray, Blanche, Sweetheart, az ALL"
and many curs OF low degree. crowded around u.s. and
j4mmed upon and mounted u.s. that really thought
at times my dear mistress would die outright OF the ant
location CT sudden greatness.
We all enjoyed this much the more sir because va
and felt tina, it dsntn lied toward our be.
loved county lit was perfectly redolent of .rIer A.
soehmsnt to republics and republican institutions!
Our respected Uncle Thomas had said 20 many pretty
and sweet things respecting America; he had hell %
the workings Of democratic principles 10 such beau
ful light before the despots Of Europe ASIA and Airic.
that could not wonder at all tina, these eprgs asd TO-
dies OF seproud srstocracy should fawn upon IA
with their dainty hands that they should clasp our but
in their jewelled fingers, and lavish upon Us their
honeyed words of fusome praise Not at all. ], was
all perfectly natural, reasonable generous consistent.
and jusi. OF il |, couldn't be ANYTHING
else
Well. they around US and upon US
Their cohorts all cleaning " ith purple and rold,
And the sheen OF their brass like Stars on the ses
Where The blue wave rolls brightly deep Calico"
They scarcely allowed our American feet TO touch THAR
English ground, abe, they boast much and 20 loud
that
slave. cannot breathe in England
They souch the county and their Sd ackles fall !"
but whisking into carriages. some OF them OF almost
royal mould ESQ gded carved. AMI asseed that Uncle
Thomas after he got into that apart for him and me
par eIoiiesee. could hardly ind the seat 10 cit dowr
uron) they bore of in triumph 10 all the places OF re-
sort where il was designed that should be showr
uphsl 10 the mobile uugus, then to the extra parve
nues then the onted rreales, then to the minister
OF State. and finally TO royalty itself.
And such time we have had of il, Mr.. Editor I
would seem il ,heee di,inrefsd nobemen and nob.
lsdieslhese moral and philsnhropic land holders and
mine owners. who have such profound and sns<y,
aimulon for our coun,ry-eoald not do too much FOL
as the only true specimens OF the genus Amsriesss
Aud then the lovely Jellabys that frequently me
with in rome of me more subordinate walks oil fashion
able life Such deep and earnest interest they man
ifesled in The details OF southern plantations Such
rapid irsnsiis as they made with out OF the dark
damp coleres OF England The broad, open fields Of
America Such compacent contrasts A. they drew be
tween the factories Of Manchester and the sugar bouse
OF New 0deans All my dear MIR. Editor. il was per
fectly deIciousnay, more, IL was absolutely transport
ing. Surely, sir, such people these among oar Ens
ish hosts neter the light before, and probably vii
never see it again.
Blu, having arrived at the end OF my sheet, mua re
further descriptions OF the thrilling events that con
unue TO greet US TO subsequent lc,,en You may expse
to hear from me without fail by the very next mai
steamer Our respected Uncle Thomas il Ia ecssaees
the idea OF my commencing this correspondence How
mssi he feel when i ia finished
remain, Mir. Editor, your obedeni servant,
HEART SCREECHOR BLOW.