Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-10-09
coRREsrosDErcE OF THE STANDARD.
BranArros. N. Y. Oct. .. 1858.

famed Erie Railroad. Ny seat had scarcely been De.
cared before the clear tones Of bell rang out upon
the sti1 Air warning that the train was about to
move Above the noise aud confusion, made by
endeavoFs to procure eligible seaaa the
voics Of the conductor heard shouting the char.
scse'ist'c words, all right 60 ahead" when the
iron throat OF the re-horse screamed it's dscordaut
nre"eh, ana We we're soon laundering along ct the
rate OF forty miles an hour. On, on we rushed in
the wake OF the painting steam demon, with fright
fully increasing speed. displaced or loosened
rail detective wheel or axle; obstructing stone
or fallen tree. and this rich freightsge of human
souls would have been hurled down the jagged sides
OF the prectpitous embankments shapeless mass of
mangled flesh and crushed bones. / confess to
nervous. uneasy feeling as became conscious of the
rapid leaps we were making, which was in no wise
essened by recollection of the recent Port Jervis
catastrophe. And to add to my unpleasant feelings,
! was seated by one of those Jobs comforters we
frequently meet, who enjoy themselves in the same
ratio that others are miserable. In reply to q re-
mark made by me in relation to the fearful rate at
which We were running, he unlocked his store.house
OF horrors, and entertained q me with narrowing
recital OF various accidents this road concluding
with an account of the killing of lady friend who
had occupied seat just about where Das SIT
tsng-over the whees-when an axle broke, and
pro:ruding through the floor, iaspsled her TO the
side Of the car. Comforting information! Pleasant
reflection to sick, nervous man, travelling for his
health, that at any moment he was liable to be
The first opportunity left that seat for one in
the centre of the car have had doubts, since, as
to the truth Of my fellov.travelers stories; for in
five minutes after eecting change, he stretch.
ed at fuU length in my seat sound asleep!
The rail carriages on this road are undoubtedly
the most comfortable have ever ridden in. Soft
and capacious. with backs which may be adjusted to
suit the ease and convenience of the occupant, and
with cushioned rests for the head they constitute
most luxurious nap-inviting lounge.
The most noticeable feature in these cars, how.
ever is the ingenious process of ventilation the ma
chinery for eecting it being under the oor and
operated by the motion of the train. In the centre
Of the car, and hidden from view is large reser-
voir, the water of which is projected by force
pump in continual showers through two upright
boxes reaching to the top of the car this water de-
scending in copous quantities. carries with it all the
long conductor, and is received in the through
numerous gratings in the floor. Notwithstanding
the weather was quite warm, yet, with every door
closed and every window down, there was a con-
slant passage OF pure, cool air, entirely free from
dust and cinders.
Passing along, we soon coached the pretty little
town Of Patterson. situated the Passaic river 1t
contains some 10 600 inhabitants and boasts several
very extensive manufacturing establishments, loco
motive and machine shops. Here, also, may be seen
the Passaic Falls. at one time second only to Mag.
ara. in wild beauty and startling grandeur But an
insatiate greed of gold has destroyed the attraction
these falls once possessed by divertng their waters
into artificial channels for manufacturing purposes.
l was told by gentleman that during heavy rains
the falls still present sublime, awc-inspiring spec
tace; but as had not the time to wait for second
food, your readers are deprived of description Of
this once interesting spot
I" All aboard" Away we dash furiously on with
giant strides and soon reach the scene of the late
terrible disaster, the details of which sent thrill of
sckening horror to every heart almost involun
Al. n e..
ed out while cold chills crept me pictured
that night of gloom in which the despairing screams
Of terror and means Of the dying were mingled with
the horrid sound of crunched bones and crashing
tmbers. Slowly we pass along as if fearful that
every step would develop some hidden danger.
Having passed this point rapidly shoot along
through region of country unsurpassed for its
grand and lovely scenery, and in eight hours we
reach the village of Binghamton. Being in feeble
health and much fstigued, bade adieu to some
friends. and taking an omnibus was conveyed to the
Exchange Hotel, kept by Mr.. Ashby. If any OF
your readers ever visit this place. give the Exchange
q call; the rooms are nice and airy table tptop,
and the walters exceedingly attentive and obliging
besides, friend Ashby has knack of making ore
feel at home, and that is feeling rarely enjoyed in
public house.
Binghamton is called pillage, but it is quite a
brisk, Furnishing little town Of ten thousand nhsb
tants. have visited many places noted for natural
beauty, yet as gazed upon the romantic scenery
environing this smiling Eden, thought nature had
never grouped, in the range Of glance, panorama
Of such exquisite loneliness. On each side of the
village ia long succession of towering hills, stretch
ing far away until their green-clad SUBMITS grow
dim and underlined in a cloud of blue.tnged ether
east and west of the town flow, respectively the
beautiful rivers Susquehanna and Chenango gliding
noiseIessly over their pebbled beds, until their wa.
tiers Of crystal clearess silently mingle when with
accelerated rapidty, the continent streams move on
in l,oirn m hat ~,
Lying between these noble streams is the famed
Chenango valley, dotted here and there with
GUS farm-houses, surrounded by fields of waving
grain and vast meadows of sweet scented, nutritious
grasses. Attached to each farm are immense orch.
ards of apple trees, upon which much care and at
tention is bestowed. Here the rosy checked pear.
main, the golden tinted pippin, and brown-coated
russell attain the highest degree Of perfection.
But to return to the village Westwardly, on the
skirts Of the corporation limits, is the Susquehanna
Institute, large seminary Of learning, under the
charge of Prof. Carver. 1t is an immense building
capable of accommodating large number of stu.
dents, and when some contemplated improvements
are completed, will be an ornament to the town.
This institution enjoys an enviable reputation and
is we'll patronzed To the north of the town, at the
Cure establishments; under the auspices Of Dr.
North and the other of DR.. Thayer. At the former
were some forty guests and at the latter some TWEEN
ty or more, undergoing the water treatment
shuddered as ] caught 4 glimpse Of the dripping
comforts and bathing apparatus and thought Of be.
ing wrapped, like an Egyptian mummy, in ecold
sheets or repeatedly plunged nolens colsns, into
bath of freezing water. I once tried cold water ap
| plications for bronchitis, and if had only perse
| vered with the treatment am confident l should
never have been subjected to another earthly all
ment
| A half mile to the southeast of the Water-cures
and on the banks of the Susquehanna, is seen the
beautiful home of the Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson
| The grounds are gently undulating, traversed by
numerous walks and ornamented with shrubs and
flowers
The Democracy here-the real simon pures-as
sert very conGdentallY that Mr.. D. 10 to be the sue