Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-15
The Excursion from Raltimore.

ing events, considering the long accounts we have
published OF the subsequent proceedings. we in
sert them, believing they will be read with inter-
est by many of our readers:
HARFERs FERRY, January 10th.-At 80 O'Clock
this morning, two special trains of cars left the
C.mden street Depo; in Baltimore, conveying a.
bout 500 invited guests, en- route for Wheeling, 10
participate in the celebration on Tuesday and We'd
neSday, of the completion and opening of the Bal
and Ohio Railroad-that grand national highway
which, uniting with bands, the South and
West, is destined, to produce new era i'll the fu-
tuTe trade and travel of the country, whilst it may
also be regarded as one of the main connections in
the link ofroads that will before many years ena-
BILE the traveller to proceed with locomotive speed
from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The Virginia and Maryland Press, the practical
and fast friends the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
and all other works of Internal improvement, are
fully represented, and are, as they should be, a.
mong the most honored guests of the company.
Among the officers of the Road. the following
were in the trains: John H Latrobe, Counsellor
Of the Company; VIM Parker, Gener al Superin-
tendent; Lewis NJ Cole, Master of TranSportaton
Samuel J Hays Master of Machinery; Wendall
BoIlman, Master of Road; DR. Thomas Atkinson,
Assistant Master Of Roadi Joseph Brown, Master
OF Trains, and Atkinson, Treasurer.
The presence OF the universally esteemed and
popular ex-AIayor of Baltimore, John T Jerome,
with his right hand man, Majo; Edward Spedden,
City Commissioner, affords much satisfaction to
their numerous friends. 1t is, however, a matter
of regret Lat tile pressure Of official business has
prevented the attendance Of his Honor, Mayor
HolinS.
The refreShment cars are each fitted up with tn
bleS running through the centre, with servants 10
supply the wants of the throng of visitors with the
abundance of inner comforts provided by MeSSrS.
Guy, of the United States Hotel, to whose special
care the cOmmiSSary department OF the whole eX-
cuTsiOn has been cntruSted-a sure guarantee that
the company will be well and abundantly provided
for. The cars, which are handsomely decorated
with flags, are new, and Of the most splendid and
comfortable construction. The Independent Blues
Band, under Professor Holland, occupy prOm
nett position, ling much to the pleasure of the
company bytheir excellent music. On leaving
the depot, they very appropriately struck up the
"RaiiToad QuickStep."
The railroad extending from the depot us far
down as the Locust Point junction, was crowded
by thousands OfSpectatorS who had assembled to
witness the departure of the train, which drawn by
two powerful locomotives, daSned along in fine
style.
Atthe Noun: Glare Depot, the workmen employ
ed in the machine shops of the Railroad Company
turned out thousand strong and greeted the de-
parting train with the waving of flags AMI enthus-
astic cheers, which met hearty response from the
excurSiOniStS We sped along rapidly, and in a
short time passed the Relay House and the -four
ishing little towns of Avalon and Leicester at all
of which places we found large numbers of persons
congregated about the track who welcomed US with
cheers. Winding along the PatapSco with its wild
and romantic scenery, we soon reached EllIcOtt S
Mills; but Numbered through the town without
stopping Here, at all the other stations on the
road, large crowds of enthusiastic people were ga
thered, in response to whose cheers, the Blues
Band discussed most excellent music. After
leaving EtcOtf5, we passed the Grey Stone Mills
OF EIySville, and the towns OF Woodstock, Sykes
vile and Monravia and Evansville. At Monocacy,
the next place Of note we passed the down train to
Baltimore; and whilst waiting for the second ex
Il. ..f,
Inhabitants of Monocacy turned out in large num-
berS aud displayed much enthusiasm. In short
time. the second train came up, and We again got
under way and the trains being about mile apart.
The weather is extremely mild, and as We pass
along, see the farmers OuSlly engaged in plough
ing. The road is IN most excellent order.
At the PoOint of Rocks we had the first view OF
the majestic Potomac, and of the towering cliffs
which seems TO ascend to the very clouds Two of
the eight shares of the bridge in the course of
erection al this point have been completed. The
Canal is liz Inc navigable oder and doing good
business. learn that there are two distinguished
ariiSteS in the train, who intend TO remain on the
adj and take drawing of its bridges, scenes, views
tunnels, architecture, &C., with descriptions Of The
mountains which they will publish in anilluSratcd
form.
At the friedrich Station we were Joined by ex-
Governor Frank Thomas, W. Pinhey Anderson,
member Of the Legislature, Col. Anthony Kim
Tilei aud Mayor BartglS, of frederick.
discover that there are no less than four ex May
Ors OF BALTIMORE participants in the excursion, viz;
MrsSrs. Jerome, Davies, Hunt ami Hillen.
Rapidly passing Weverton which from n thriving
town has degeneCated into all almost deserted viii
laee, al quarter TO 2 clock reached Harper'S
Ferry. The people assembled here in great
numbers, including the wOrkmen Of the Govern
ment Works, butwe barely got glimpse of them,
as the tain passed through without stopping, and
barely had time to drop you the above despatch.
So iar everything passed of delightfully."- and the
Company are in the highest possible spirits.
CGMRERLAND, 10 P. M.-After leaving Harper's
Ferry. were greeted with much enthusiasm by
large crowds assembled at all the intermediate sta
tons between Martinsburg and the Harper's Fer
~.
At O'Clock we reached the thriving town of
NIaTnnSbUTg, where StoPp a short time to tuke
in wood and wateL The whole population seem
ed to be assembled at the depot, who received us
with every demonstration Of Joy. Here are located
the extensive intermediate work shops of the Rail
road Company, which have added greatly to the
wealth and prosperity OF the place. All who trav-
eli over the 80 odd miles of this great throug hGare
thst passes through Virginia from HarpeI'S Ferry
TO PatteTSons Greek, must feel convinced from the
geographical aspect of the country, that without
i, Ihis region would be almost desert waste.
3 After leaving MartinsbuTg, passed thu ough a
country TOT many miles almost barren waste, the
DIT ncipal staple being slaves and hoop poles until
we reached the Great Cacapon, with its rich gra-
Eng ValcS. Just before reaching Hancock we
had fine view of old Fort Frederick, builtin 1852,
standing an cminence, its battlementS still wear
ing an impregnable aspect.
During the afternoon there was a constant sue
cessiOn OF visits to the refresment car-many SEN
titneuts were prop, Sed, of which is worthy of
TecoTd-"NapOleon conquered the Alps and Swami
the AlleghanieS." This was drunk with gusio.
A despatch was received by Mr.. Sellers from Gov.
Lowe, IIarper'S Ferry, stating that he had pro-
ceedeI 10 the Pratt St. Depot and from thence 10
Nj. Clair, Eotknowing Of the Camden Street De-
pot, and thus missed tile cars. President Swami on
learning The facts, sent back messengers TO lLar
tinsburg with despatch to Gov. Lowe, requesting
him 10 come on in the evening train and he would
oyertake us at F.iterman's OF Faimont.
we reached Doe Gully Tunnel at 40 minutes
past o'cock, and water station No. IL, 100 miles
from Baltimore at o'clock.
We arrived at Cumberland at 81 o'clock, and
found an Immense assemblage congregated at the
Depot, who greeted us with enthusiastic paudits 10
which we responded with equal amth. We then
proceeded TO the Revere and Virginia Houses for
ouEalppeEs. when we were soon Joined by the pass.