The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-10-16
Rough Notice OF Trip 60 Europe, from
ID. A. 70.
NChBRR VI.

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Foreign CofrspOad.ace of the Pone.r and Democrat
Gtasgosr, Sept, Id On our arrival here on
Sabbath We were iorcibly impressed with the
orderly and religious character of the Scotch
people Not vehicle of any kind could he
obtained to convey ourselves and baggage ia
the hotel, more than mile distant. Il was q
clear, pleasant day--a rare thing in this misty
country-and stiffness reigned every where
not sound heard bnt the loot falls OF the so
Der looking denizens so with our carpet bags,
We trudgcd on to find hotel We were struck
with the well dressed and genteel appearance
of the people, and their polite civility in going
ont 81 their way 10 show Us orr way Most OF
the hotels were crow,led-this il the tourist,
SEASON in Scotand--and we were quite fi,ig.
ned before finding one We live at n hotel
herr, a. privately as at home meals served in
our parlor
The Scotch must be the most religious peo-
pie in the world Book stores are numerous
in this city, and their shelves appear 10 con
tain more rrligious books than all other kinds
together The clergy Of Scotland have long
been distinguished for their piety and learning.
and are now the most eloquent Of the British
Empire. Their general style is vehement and
theatrical, they say
Glasgow Is the largest commercial and man.
ufscturing city OF Scotland contains popula.
ton Of nearly bali million the houses are all
Of stone--all the streets paved like broadway.
New York, Of blocks of stone. II contains
many fine buildings, but the whole city is black.
cned by coal vapor. and presents very gloomy
appearance. some of the Glasgow marulac-
turing establishments are The most extensive IN
the British Empire.
We have Just returned rom visit To an 49,
tabIishmeut which mus, rival that Of the Old
Boy himself We will smell the fumes ofhis
dominiors for week. II was OF Tenant Il
Co, the largest in the world for the manuiac-
turc OF sulphuric acid, and chloride Of lime
The works cover SIXTEEN acres, We saw there
a pile OF birthstone as large a. the Winslow
HOUSE, remarkably popular article in Scot
land In going through the walks betw.en
the furnoccs. We had TO hold handkerchief to
our noetrils 10 avoid suaocation. The fumes
rom one hundred furnaces are all conveyed m.
der ground to one monster chimney. which Is
four hundred and City Toe, high Tbs estab-
lishment employs one thousand laborers, Tear.
ly all Irish Connected with il, is a manuiac
tory OF barrels by steam. The different parts
Of the machinery are tended by lad. from ten
to eighteen years Of age. The founder Of this
wo'k commenced life in poverty, aud died ope
Of the wcslthest men Of the city The master
mechanics are the leading citisens o. Glasgow.
ard are probably the best educated and mos,
en,erprisipg Of their class in the Kingdom
To this fact Is this city mainly indebted for its
rapid growth and prosperity
Tbs Municipal Government Of Glsgos
seems to be admirable. The dcmcano< Of the
people Of al classes appears decoross and civil.
but Policemen, IN . sort cf military dres, are
scen every where. Stree, begging IS prohibit
ed have been aecosted BY bu, one bssgG
Scattered oil over the city. in alleys ADD a,
stre, corners, are little iron buildings, which
Snt supposed we're watch boIcs, that oagh, TO
be in every city Al the corners Of s,r~ts an
iron pos, r,llas sw letters for the mAik-l
rher- IS one public slaughter heCse nor the
whcls city. vhcrr al mcs, tia, is sol has TO
pass inspection,
The only ornamental pG6Dc groasd II ;h~
;i'y IS Kelvin Grove or wes, End Park. ~ !,
. gesernlly called nov |, is . charming
place, o; besanfally rolling and terracsd ar.
he 18th shsly wSlks ard cArriss. drives Ard