The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-05-11

From he Fttston Galette.
Excursion On the Delaware, Lackawanna
6, WeSterrl Rdilrnad


& Western Railroad.
The opening Of the tunnel on this road
was celebrated on Monday last, by an ex-
cursion to Great Bend, which was at
tended b. the employees Of the Company,
and a number of invited guests. The
celebration, which was to have taken
place the previous Saturday, had the
weather not proved unfavornble, was ar
ranged by the able and gentlemanly Su-
perintendeut of the Road, Mr.. d. II.
DoTTERER, under whose judicious man
agement it was conducted in a manner
that reflected the highest credit upon him.
The train left Scranton between 8 and 9
A. NJ, carrying some 400 persons, of
whom more than 100 were ladies. They
were accompanied by the Scranton brass
band, whose excellent music gave an ad-
ditional charm to the occasion. The par
ty was increased by constant accessions
from the several stations On the road;and
after passing through the tunnel, the
train stopped for short time, and we
had an opportunity to examine this stu
peudous work. All around were steep,
rugged mountains, whose frowning brows
and stony hearts seemed to forbid the
further advance Of man. But even these
immense barriers have been overcome,-
a passage $500 feet in length opened un-
der the mountain, and the iron horse
now rushes triempAantly through amid
the rock aud wilderness which, but a
short time since, presented such formida-
ble obstacles.
About l O'Clock we arrived at Great
Bend, where we were welcomed with
music by the brass band Of that place.
On leaving the cars, procession was
formed, and the party proceeded to the
"Lusk House" where bountiful dinner
had been prepared by the landlord, Mr.
CARPENTER, of which upwards of 500
persons partook. Much credit is due to
Mr.. JENKS, under whose supervision it
vas conducted, for his attention to the
wants Of the numerous guests.
After dinner the party assembled in
front Of the Hotel, where, after a few in
troductory remarks By Mr.. LATHRoPE,
of Scranton, letters from GEO d. PHELPS,
President of the D. L. 4. W. Railroad
Co, and ". L. WARREN, Esq, the
Treasurer, speaking in highly compli-
mcntary terms Of those who had been en-
gagged in the work, the completion of
which was that day celebrated; and ex-
pressing regret at their inability to attend,
were read by Mr.. JEssup, Of Montrose.
JOSEPH Il. SCRANTON, Esq, was expect
ed to deliver an grafton, but, much to the
regret Of those assembled, the state of
his health rendered it impossible for him
to be present. In his absence, Mr. JEs-
SUP made very interesting speech, in
the course Of which be was repeatedly
interrupted by cheers; and when he had
closed, the directors of the road, Mr.
DoTTERER, Mr.. NoYEs, the gentlemen to
whose energy the early completion of the
tunnel is owing, and others who had ia.
ken an importrnt part in the enterprise,
we're loudly cheered.
Shortly aftorward the party returned
10 the cars, anu commenced their return
About 3 o'clock ?. VI. thev
reached Scranton, and sought their homes,
well pleased with the days enjoyment.
Owing to the prudent regulations Of
Mr.. DoTTERER, the day passed without
accident or disorder, and will long be re-
nembered by those who participated in
he pleasures of the excursion. Much
praise is also due to the conductors, for
he efficient manner in which they per-
ormed the duties connected with their
tations.