M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-06-25

her beautiful residences and prone
nades, ornamented with well,arran-
ged shade trees. In the evening Gov,
Chase gave a reception at Library
Hall, which was we'll attended by the
citizens generally. At G o'clock Mr.
Gates, Vice President of the road gave
a levee, which was attended by the
Governor, gentleman of the Press,
Railroaders, and others. The hap
piest feature ofthe evening, however,
was the supper given by the young
men. 1t twas a spirited affair through
out, and worthy the gallant and gen,
erous young men of Marietta, who
know how to do up things with rail-
road speed. Speeches and toasts were
the order of the night till a late hour.
Wit and Catawba both sparkled from
the commencement to the close.
Tuesday morning went down to
Parkersburg, and there met the East
ern Ex%cursionists accompanied by
Gen. Cass, the French Minister and
suite, and many other distinguished
gentlemen. In a short time arrived
back at Marietta, when we were met
by thousands on the river bank, where
Gov. Chase welcomed the guests in a
neat and appropriate speech. Gen.
Cass' reply was very felicitouS and
The old veteran looked re-
markably hale and stout for one of
his years. Mayor Swan Of Baltimore,
spoke for Maryland, and Hon. Fay
cite McMullin for Virginia.
The united delegations then moved
the cars of the NJ. & @. r. II. on
opposite side of the Muskingum.
There were five trains besides the
morning train. The magnificent pro-
was superintended by Mr..
Barnes in person, assisted by Mr..
.inkley, and the Conductors on the
The crossing of the CIV "as the
style it, was truly sublime.
The rails run up the mountain side in
he shape of W. The trains ascen.
led on the different lines at the same
moment. Each train as it passed up
he elevation Of a single line, passed a
ength beyond, and switch back into
he next, until, by moving backwards
md forwards, the summit was attain
ID. The wild mountain scenery,
ieep gorges and %rayines, around tbro'
which the LOGON otiyo's whistle echoed
md ro-echoed, drew forth eEclama,
ions Of admiration from oil.
Arrived in Chiliicotho about y
at night. Here everything
yas prepared to make the guests com
ortable. Wednesday morning left
or Cincinnati and arrived abont 2
?. NJ. Speeches were here
made by Gen. Cass, Gov, Willard,
Ion. 7. F. Marshall, Geo. Bancroft,
nd others. Douglas was loudly
nd pcrsistently called for, but did not
ppear. Many complaints were made
gainst the Cincinnatians for their ex-
ortionate charges ; but its a way they
ave in that place Of showing their
hospitality"
On the morning of the 4th we left
nc Queen City for st. Louis-arri-
ing at North Bend we checked up to
AXE a look at the homestead Of Gen.
harrison. On we sped, thirteen trains
I all, till the locomotive whistled
down the brakes" and drew up in
'Ont Of the Station house at Fort Rit-
er, in which two long tables were
laden with substantials. At
partaking Of this lunch, we were
orne along some three hours, when
appeared upon the bosom
f a broad plain. An elegant dinner
nd an immense crowd OF enthusiast
&c citizens awaited the excursionists.
)nce more aboard, the iron horse gal
oped on with steady speed until near
Midnight, he gave a neigh of delight
nd triumph, for the Mississippi was
n view and lis task was ended. The
Of st Louis welcomed the
in a few appropriate remarks.
t was a calm, lovely night, the bright
1oonbeams played upon the Father
f waters, and soft strains of music
welled over its surface, while bonfres
ky rockets and flashes of cannon il