Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-11-13

ElsIe SeetHeu Up eSslysIy warm, ana not Tor an
hour OF two did we become accustomed to it,
The next day was Lords day, and, as there was
no church within several miles, every one devo.
ted hours toreading and meditation
There are many beautiful walks round the
hotel. Long galleries for promenadine, and va
rious beautiful retreats. Green river runs about
half mile below the house, and is favorite
walk for visitors. For myself, / felt an intense
desire to be out of doors looking and admiring
Ithesmany interesting objects of nature
Nothing ever looked upon before. awakened
such feelings of admiration and wonder at the
power that formed and wrought such strange
and wonderful works On Monday morning
early, we were again.e equipped for lifelong route.
NYe-were- of. By z to the cave Unjust not for.
get that we;had an addition to our party, of an
English gentleman, who was travelling alone for
pleasure. He met our party on Saturday, in one
OF the long winding avenues, and seemed en-
raptured at their appearance he had never
seen any thing SO beautiful and picturesque as
they looked in their various light colored dresses
with lampsin their hands.
On wepassed-oyer mountains and through
long and spacious avenues, over planks and
down ladders. One fearful place there, is a lad
right over dead sea, where one step would
preciPltate you hundred feet Strange all as
cended without assistance OF fear. A cautious
habit is soon acquired, which seems to take the
place of fear, and still prevent accidents.
Next comes the river "Styx,n and "Lethe's
Lake" We werc ferried over by Nicholas,
tEOharonH being absent. Here the ground seems
damp until9we reach Echo River. Owing to the
rise of tho water, and absence of sunshine, it is
always damp. But Echo River! Holc speak OF
IT. Describing theic cave, is, US father says, a
work OF 'supererogation.' Noone can give even
faint idea. Every eye must see for itself
B6tato speak of ssEcho River" Onrsparty was
so large that the guide sent the gentlemen round
aO0 fO0iS- fhn ladies fhnNG
breathe, shall forget the thrills pleasure and
intense delight, that peryaded my soul while
gliding along that silent wather! When first
starting, the rocks were so low we were com.
PEELED to stoop, and then again, thewalls were
SO high we could scarcely see to the top
Some OF the ladies' sung, and such music! The
myriad echoes that returned, made every one
silent with delight Long after our voices were
silent. came echo upon echol Oh! mother, nc
mortal can rdsecribe the pleasure of those mo.
ments. Thrust be felt alone by the hearth ]
thought of you, and wished could be with you
and father there. Iwould not exchange those
blissful emotions for any sum, OF for any other
earthly joy. at different points, ouTiother par.
ty would appear, aud waving their lights far
above give cheer of delight that reverbcrated
long and loud. The river is as narrow as
room, and nearly mile do we sail without oars
on its deep clear waters. The guide pushed by
a long pole from the walls No splashing q
oars, only occasionally, when turning some
point
But on returning, we enjoyedit more. We
came in two boats; some coming over FIRST
Nicholas returned, leaving us on shore. We
sung some sacred music, and some beautiful and
appropriate airs which nm confident will never
be forgotten, and when we saw the lightin the
water of the other party advancing, and heard
their voices, all were subdued with EMOTION
The scene was enchanting. More like vision
of Paradise than any thing else Mother you
mast gothere. Yon can goas. far as Echo river,
If no farther. There are some difficult passes,
but tits. only 8 miles in, and you could walk
that j am anxious for you to experience the
pleasure ono must feel there. The emotions
would make n convict happy. No.one is SO bad
that he would not be benefited by being
therel A volume could not give IN adequate
idea of one emotion felt there.
But to leave that fairy place. We passed by
thousand pointsofgrandeur magnificence and
interest. Flora's Hall, DiGmond Avenue, Mar
tha's Vineyard, the Bee House, Meat House by
Lake Purity through the Valley of Humility,
and over the Rocky Mountains, to Serena's Ar
Dor or Grotto, which is the end of the cave.
Nothing in nature or art can equal the rich
which, as you strike, sound like music, and
each spire gives n different tone.
But at PRESENT. cannot say more, than that
we returned out of the cave that night about 8
or 9 o'clock, having walked from 1s to 90 miles.
L have forgotten to mention many things OF
noted interest, but when talking, many things
will be brought to mind. In after years pic
tures'will come before me, of things looked at
there. No one, however hardened or wicked,
can come from that cave without feeling ten fold
better. They are compelled to feel Gods power.
His hand is there, in every place; and so differ
ntt(rom every other work ;-thatswe feel pc
culiar WEAKNESS to His power one never felt
before. Niagara awakens awe and admiration
but this is continued awe, admiration and
wonder.
But must draw my letter to close, lest you
will be wearied. When have more time, and
feel rested, Twill write more minute descrip-
ton than here given. have written hastily,
for know how anxious you will be to hear from
us. Wc-are both very well. D. looks bet.
ter than j ever saw her. We are going to rest
here quietly, a few days before we visit Licking
ton. and Versailles. l willAwritc to You after
wards, but you must not become uneasy or too
anxious about our return. With much love to
you all, as ever.
Your affectionate daughter, ".
THE ftsttc knight Morrissey has been lionizipg
in the bar-rootns of New York, aud among the
legions of the fancy, who are. 50. proud to do
him honor. Over three thousand people, says
the Times, called TO see him at. the house.of the
Australian Champions, where he. exhibited
himself He is said to bear his honprs rneelSly.