Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-03-15
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Editorial Correspondence.
LEAVING ron HOME-uARMONY-A FEW
THOUGHTS ON TINE WAY.
PirrsBuRGm, Feb. 25. 1856.

PirrsBURGH, Feb. 25, 1856.
The Convention is over and the Delegates
are exchanging friendly greetings at the har-
mony which has prevailed during their DELHI
erations. Many OF them are now leaving the
hotel, homeward- bound, and all, so far as
can lie, IN. are enjoying the belief. that great
and lasting good has been accomplished by
this immense gathering from all parts of the
Union, OF the friends Of Freedom. have
never witnessed so harmonious Convention
so determined disposition to organize par
~ which shall have for its foundation the
fundamental principles OF Liberty-Liberty,
not in the abstract, but Liberty in its full and
chickering's, no desire to force on the Conven-
ton senti nents obnoxious to the many but
spirit OF conciation, commendabe in the
highest degree, has prevailed throughout the
entire session. 1t is true, gentlemen have en-.
tcrtalned diverse views on various questions
naturally arising from the occasion which bro't
them together, but they have been governed
by moderation, and the result is, a unanimity
and energy of purpose well worthy the MEM
DRY of the great and good men Of 70 trust
that our friends in Minnesota will organize
Republican clubs in all parts of the territory,
AMI previous TO the adjournment of the Legis-
lature, let them get together, and decide upon
some course calculated 10 strengthen our young
but vigorous party. The sentiment that per-
vades the people of the East on this subject,
is almost unanimous, and even the Know Moth
ings the Northern division) have bol,ed the
nomination of Willard Fillmore, and are real "
TO Join our ranks. Let us then work-we have
noble cause to strive for, and if we work as
becomes lovers of our country, tlisvexed qucs-
ton OF Slavery will be put forever to rest and
the rights of humanity will be indicated.
lcannot say that am an admirer of Pits
burgh. neither admire its dirty streets, nor
lis cold, selfish. picayunsh inhabitants. These
elements are not congenial to the West, but
seem to be part of the r"ry soil Of Pitts
burgh, and here trust they will remain AT
the Monongahcla House. where am stopping,
the rooms are dirty and the clerks imp,N
den, and ignorant. They possess none of those
accommodating qualities were taught TO ex-
pect in the refined State of Pennsylvania. For
Instance, gentleman stepped up to the office,
and desired room and his baggage taken
care of. He was told that the proprietors were
not responsible for baggage. Indignantly he
turned on his heel and sent his baggage to an
other hotel where he registered his name.-
Others saw treated in the same manner, and
one or two editors, who had the misfortune to
fall into the jaws of these avariciouS swapping
turtles, propose to give them notice gratis.--
Mr.. Redpath, the able Kansas correspondent
of the New York Tribune and of the Missou-
ri Democrat, was treated so shabby, that he
left asserting that even the Border Ruflians
would have shown him more respect, particu-
lar!y when he was obliged to pay S. 90 per
day for board. The Julian House at Dubuque,
the Briggs House at Chicago, and the Angler
House at Cleveland, are houses of the very
best Accommodations, and those travelling can.
hot find better.
Pittsburgh is very billy place, the country
Is not quite SO broken, but in other respects re-
sembles Galena Many Of the houses are To-
Gated so high that they make person dizzy
To look at them. The streets are narrow and
dirty in the extreme, and dark cloud Of smoke
eternally broods over the city, obscurng the
Sun, and soiling clothes and persons The
city proper contains about 90, 900 inhabitants
including Allcgha y city, on the other side Of
Monongahea river, 5000. The manufac-
ture of glass, and iron, and the coal trade is
carried on very extensively, and form the ba-
Sis OF the prosperity of the place. Here is the
point where General Washington penetrated
the wilderness, and predicted the uprising of
great city, and this prediction has induced many
10 make 1t their permanent residence, although
they do not and cannot find it 50 congenial as
the Tree air of the West. But good bye to
Pittsburgh. entertain no particular regard for
either its greatness or its people-the former
consists OF mud aud snoke-lhe latter Of mean-
hess.
left the smoky city of the hills on Monday
morning, and taking passage on board of the
Pennsylvania cars, was soon whizziny along at
rapid rate on my way to Philadelphia, the clean.
est city. in my opinion, in the United States
a great and noticeable contrast to Pittsburgh.
The country for many miles, after leaving the
latter place. is very mountainous, AMI at the
foot of the mountains, are one horse, misera-
be-looking towns, not one Of which, for neat
ness and enterprise. can compare with either
st. Anthony or Shakopce. Many of the
houses are in dapdatcd condition, with no
gardens. no fences, no paint There was no
appearance whatever Of thrift but on the con-
trary old fogyism oozcd out from every point.
l was greatly disappointed with the interior
towns of the Key Stone State, and il those
have seen, be specimen Of the rest, desire
10 see no more.
As the cars glidcd along, mountain, hill and
valley, hill. valley and mountain passed before
ms, presenting variety of scenery almost I'M
paralleled in the history of Nature. Now
projecting rock, Us large as the car itself. would
hang impending over our heads, and seemingly
anxious to roll down upon us--now mountain,
500 fee, high, would roll up its huge proper
tons covered with the evergreen laurel--now
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