True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-19
Al Short Railroad Trim.

A Short Railroad Trip.
On Wednesday last, at IL o'clock, NJ,
we took passage on the down train
Of the Pittsburgh and Cleveland R, r.,
lat the SteubenVille station, and reached
Bellair at o'clock, where we remained
until 81 P. M. The Car, the Conductor,
and the company were all perfectly agree
able and pleasant. Wecan therefore most
cordially endorse the sentiment expressed
BY our correspondent, in this paper, in
regard to this road. What contributed
greatly to the pleasantness of the trip,
was that of the company of Mr.. FARMER,
the President Of the road. We acknowl-
edge our Indebtedness to this gentleman
for many favors. M 1.erl
AT 81 o'clock, we took the train on the
Central Ohio Road, landed at Cambridge
station some minutes before 10 O'Clock,
put up with Mr.. Bamford, Of the Moore
House, truthfully noticed by our cores.
pohdent, where we received every accom-
modation that heart could wish. Here
we had the pleasure of meeting fhe Rev.
JOHN BURNS, who was waiting with ra-
liher more than ordinary anxiety for our
safe arrival. Next day we spent pleasant
" with old friends, and in forming new
5acquaintances. 10 the afternoon, in com
lpany with Judge DEIoNe, and Rev. g,
w. BURNS, we visited Gen. Van Rensa-
lear, at his pleasant residence in The sub
'nrbs Of the village; and were much de-
lighted to form an acquaintance with the
general and his accomplished Lady,
Evening arrived, and at7a o'clock, we
found ourself engaged in the performance
6fan interesting task, which resulted in
the marriage Of Rey, JOHN Burns ant
Miss SARAH P. METcALF. By the hos
'pitality Of Judge Metcalf, we were treated
with all the delicacies of the season, and
were favored with the greetings Of many
kind friends. s.,;,i. 10 ss,,a, .s-l l-g.,.
Y. At about. 10 o'clock, our friend who
ilavofs our. readers with spicy letter in
this paper, accompaniedby his interesting
lady arrived Although somewhat dis
concerted at being behind time, he dis
played his usual talent at the refreshmen
table, and in the entertainment of tn
company. g 'oz?H5 aa sa isfa 'tA
IN It is not our purpose to offer any gene
Islicritieism upon the communication o
our correspondent, but we must be per
united 70 say that, in speaking ofthe Cam
bridge young ladies, with whom he become
acquainted,he gives most conclusive ev
,idence, that he has not been practising
very critically at that point. The young
ladies are allhe represents them to be
but L happens that the three!fourths Q
them were from Wheeling. Va. We Civ
this information, in order that the youpl
gentlemen Of our,region may not be in
lducsd 10 incur unnecessary expense am
the risk Of life and limb, by travelling OIL
ihs Central Ohio R. r, By the way, W
would suggest. without intending an.
adisrespect TO the ladies Of Cambridge 0
Wheeling, that it is our private opinio
that, StenbenviIle and its vicinity furnish
es as good a variety, and tasty a quaIit
scf that article, from which to select, a
ether Of the former places. We are i
favor Of home protection l
IS, On Friday, at one o'clock we dined .
the Demarara Cottage with Judge Me-
iealf. and & his guests, and it was such
ITspast as was to be expected under tll
sppefinlendence Of the Judges better hal
q Az elelock,P M. in company wit
IRss.aJoseph Burns and lady, aud JACK
eMsiealf, Esqr., and lady; of: the "Metca