Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-07
FLYING Observations on the 4th.

Ma. EDlTOR Nothing specially seemed to
be going on in our city on the 4lh, concluded
to spend my portion Of it on isunt up and
down the Dayton d Michigan R. R.
Having heard many remarks Of praise Of that
Road, and its management rsvorably spoken
Of, and there being but half fare charged on In
dependence dSy,I took that 10 be an oppor
tune time 10 make the long desired trip. and 10
ace what could see.
We left the Union Depot at Dayton about 8
A. ", under the control Of Engineer Cogan,
aud conductor Twambly. While in the care
Of these efficient gentleman, Of this excellent
road, you may rest perfectly easy, as under
their great care and vigilance, any very serious
accident is not probable to happen.
We passed on with full and cheerful load,
to the first station (JohnsOus) where we found
more in waiting than we could possibly crowd
on our already over 5urdeued train and anon
at the National Road, Pieayune and Coles
vile we saw crowds with smiling faces eager
to jump aboard all of whom were kindly told
To wait for train which was to follow.
Arriving at Tippecanoe Depot, all seemed to
celebration Of the ever memorable National
Anniversary. All were invited here 10 par
take of the good things prepared for the Ocea-
casion, without money aud without price.
Our train having now been somewhat re
lieved we passed on eheerily to Troy, where
great numbers Of the Trojans were in readiness
to take passage for the Border City," to pay
their respects to the Piquads, and spend the
day with them.
"All aboard" and on We went with lightning
speed, leaving but a blue streak iu the wake,
over that excellent portion Of the ,csd 70 P;srs
station. Here were bands Of Instrumental aud
Martial Music; Military and Fire Co.; the Tur-
ner Association, all taStefully uniformed; be-
sides crowds Of private cit iEens, in waiting to
escort their guests to the festivity at Piqua.
But few additions we're made to our company
here, there being now no 4lh Of July attractions
this side Of WapAkonetta.
Arriving at Sidney, we found the Patriots oi
that place ready to take passage for WsPakon
eta. Nothing Of particular note turned up sx
cept the oozing out Of an overchsrge Of patriot
ism from some Of our Sidney addition, which
was wasted 10 pulling down some Of the flag.
which had been displayed by the Mail Agent
on either OF the out sides Of his Office and tear
Jog them into strings. We came TO the conclu
sion that if the citizens Of Sidney generally
will be beld accountable for that style Of pat
riotlsm, we should probably behold in III,
north corner Of the spirit world, a miniatur
city, labelled, Sidney, as she was on the I'll
day of July. 1859, in another hemisphere. with
out prayer, hope or resurrection.
Quite a large crowd got aboard" here, a
also at intermediate stations for Wapak. whsr
supplies Wero in readiness for the lcngist
stomach, in the shape Of 4th Of July Dinner
Large crowds Of citizens we're in waiting 10 %
[ cort the multitude to the place prepared 70
! these patriotic souls.
r Now our train was quite relieved except o
the natural every day travel.
Arriving at Lima. the terminus Of our 80. "
5 found there also. the citizens Of the place, en-
|, ioying themselves In q nsishboriuR grove; n
particular effort however. seemed TO have bse
made to get up any thing more than q eslsbrS
tion in the stJle Of National Picnic.
At4p m. the signal "Sll aboard" dslights
our anN ~ WV w NNAN
: homeward. We shall not attempt 70 notice o
i our return incidents consequent upon sue
y a day of menimsnt, feasts. fan and frolic. On
!. particular eoineidenes Of gallant patriotism v
= must not omit however. Approaching Pete
;. sons dag station two miles south Of PiquI
where resides the veteran steamboat PHO
,s oipt. spaigh, we we're greeted by the wGvin
:, Of ksrch isfs by doEen or so Of the fAirsr POI
ion Of the nsighbOrhoOd, surrounding the ol
Pilot Next to this pleasant grssting our o
y dropped upon a table In the enclosure. lOads
Z" with snch substantiAls as are only prepared
D the liberal hand and will Of the house keeper
d = country residence in aShady grove. Il beiu
g about the hour Of s p. N. when the inner ma
y seems TO converse with himself with regard
the customary arrival Of "mAisFiAl aid" vii
which to prop up his now feeble condition; b
sides being somewhat advanced in years, v
, must confess to some difficulty In nAkipg .
~ our mind which to admire most. the spFighu
r fair once, surrounding the old Pilot 10 their b
d Witehins hoops; or the over loaded tablS vii
b ils good tbinGA We gaSSd. We dis, roW .