The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-05-17

Correspondence of Che Californian.
INDIANAPOLIS, a., April %, 1856.
Since nv last communication, the onward
tide of time has borne me from the Queen
City of the West. via the Ohio River, Louis
Vile. Ky, and the Jacksonville r. r.. to
this heart of Indiana. aad really, too, think
it the heart of Hoosierdom. The IL guess"
of the Yankee has disappeared, and Il
reckon" has usurped its place; and instead
of the familiar sounds given the letter A in
the East, you hear only two of them. viz
''aw" and ar ;" these also transpire so that
father is pronounced tnutler, and hand,
harnd. All use them alike, from the Profess
or to the plow-bov. left Cincinnati in one
of the "crack boats" of the Ohio (thc "Ja-
cob Strader," 900 tonS-the largest on the
river), and surely, in elegance Of finish, ap-
pointments for the comfort of passengers. e.
quirments for safety. and superior engines,
she well deserves the name. We made as
good time as on the Hudson river, and ar
rived az Louisville, Ky, at 3 o'clock, A. NJ.
but no passenger was disturbed until dav-
light. Louisville is beautifully situated on
the Southern bank of the Ohio, 100 miles
below CINCINNATI. on gently rising slope,
ana is Regularly laid out in squares In mary
streets there are no numbers: thew are de.
signatel by blocks, meaning from one street
to another. This place once cnioved flour
i.hinS trade witt. this State, but those cleo
ton riots ofAuoust last were almost mortal
blow and it may almost 5e said "the grass
is growing in her streets y Just retribution
for such legalized outrages This city, de-
lightfully situated on the rolling wooded prai
RTE. is sometimes called the "railroad city.
but should prefer to call it the "Westerr
City of Magnificent distances" as it is spreat
over 'arge tract 1t contains some 10000
inhahi'arts, has college (the WESLEYAN L
nIver>i'y), the Indiana Institution for the In
sane. and the Asvium for the Blind Tn,
buildings for their accommodation are al
handsome structures, and the first is in til,
extreme Northern part of the city. and i,
the midst of fine old forest You mus
know that out here there is no un,lerbrusl
among the trees. but a smooth carpet Of grass
aud the appearance of this College amid 'h'
towering black walnut. sugar maple. and lin
wood giants Of this Western cline, is delight
!ul in The extreme
attended service Sunday afternoon in it
chapel. and heard a most excellent di>cours,
from one Of its professors This city wa
once the home Of Henry Ward Bcechrr. an
the church Of modest preten>ions where h
otiiciatcd among the New hoo Prcsbvteri
ans is standing few squares of. and is still
called the 'Beechrr Church" Here he frs
gave evidence of his future talent Nv his e.
forts in the cause Of truth. and the church
the public lecture room. and the place of
political debate will long remember III
thrilling power Of his unfolding eouucnc,
He carries his Western habits with him vet
AMI as he walks back and forth in his pnlri
at the Church Of the Pilgrims. Bro)k|vn. y
l., and With Thoughts that breathe and word
that burn pours forth the sentiments Of hi
heart. he is only a Il'es'er,. preacher Iwqel
dcrclop'd. The preachers heard ve>ter,,a,
were OF the same stamp in appearance An,
dress, one of them having on a business coat
rolling shirt-ro.lar. and black neckerchict
tor here the rule Of fashion is not supreme
every one dresses as best suits his or he
taste; and Unjust saw that in general it is
better taste than in the East: for the frivoli
ties of dress are discarded, and every othe
lady YOU meet does not remind Won Of a walk
ing mi!!iners shop.
visited the State House on SATURDAY,.
is a rather long f,rccian temple. in The mds
of Young shruhbcrv Of some four or hv,
acres in extent. and is Surmounfel in III
centre by a narrow. lofty dome. To all ap
pearance the building IS constructed of STRAIT
flied limestone inside and out but alas fo
appearances, it is only brick covered will
lime mortar. and washed (not pantrd.) i,
colols Over the South door Ohe main en-
trancc.) is tin "shinglc" inscribed, "Thrc,
dollars fine for any one to cut, mark or 9th
crwi>c di>fsure any part of this buildin.
And Judging from what ! saw all around it
in every corner, even under it's towerin.
dome. should think here was a good chanc,
for some "llon." to make pile" in collect
inc these same three dollars fines woul,
speak Of the schools and resources of Indi
ana, but must defer till my next.
Truly yours, Nelson.
BEERE'S BRAlN.COOLER.
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