Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-23

Excursion 20 Evansville.
The Excursion to Evansville, last Fri
day, by the pupils aud Faculty OF the
Terre. Haute Female College proved salts
factory and pleasurable in the highest de-
g.ee-the ride. the sight seeing, but most
especially the reception aud entertainment.
The company occupied three cars, aad com.
pletely filled them.
The day itself was all that could have
been desired; cool, with flying clouds, and
not particle of dust. AT Evansville
which is usually troubled with dusty
streets. aud has been unusually so for the
past six weeks, copious and refreshing
rain had been sent the night previous to
our arrival, in mercy to all. and nature, as
well as art. was bright and joyous.
The road, as every one who has ever
travelled over it knows aud says, is one Of
the very best In the land. smooth, straight,
safe and sure. aud rapid enough for the
most hasty; managed by its President and
Superintendent. John Ingle, Esq, and
other officers, in such way as 10 be above
the reach Of accidents. Accompanied by
the President and that gentlemanly con-
ductCr. Ar. Voorhees,. who is always the
right man 10 the right place. we took our
flight OF I06 miles in 4:40. aud alierled ip
the wide awake city Of Evansville a, half
past ten.
But we arrived. mind you. under a con-
yoy. AT lngle's station. ten miles this
side of Evansville. we were met by com.
mittee Of about twenty ladies aud gentle
men; who, with politeness true 10 the
noble nature cf every one Of them. babe US
strangers--but soon strangers no longer
welcome To the Inequalities Of their city
This was pleasure greater than we had
contracted for.
At the depot wa were met by band oi
music, inferior TO none in our State, which
with the committee conducted us In a
procession down Main street 10 the broad
Ohio River. where we were grstifed by the
sight Of several magnificent steamers, we
passed up River street TO Oak street
thence 10 Third. and down Third 10 larg,
room where everything was in READINGS.
for the accommodation Of our party
Beiog there refreshed by the grateful
supply OF cold water, we proceeded to III,
spacious aud lofty Hall. where numeron.
ladies and gentlemen. citizens Of Evans
vile, had already assembled. and wher,
the lasts aud generosity Of our new found
friends were displayed in the grooming
tables, all blooming with flowers, yea, sut
i1xuraat too. with substantial fruits which
the four quarters OF the globe had con
tribuicd TO mature all arranged by deli
cate hands. in the highest degree OF pro
prlety and elegance.
Then Mayor Baker assembled the plat
form, and babe us all welcome, as guest
and citizens from Tsne Hauie In a mos
happy aud eloquent manner-proffrred ais.
the Inequalities Of their own homes ,as vel
as Of this hall. to all who could remain 1,
share them. To this generous invitatio,
twas impossible not 10 reply. Az answe
was bursting from every heart, and foun,
utterance At length In n few appropriate
words from the President pro tenn. OF III,
College, who after stating that our usua
avocsiion was digging and dslviug 70
the hidden treasures OF knowledge, re
marked, Eve are now indulging in a da,
OF relaxation from those dry pursuit
which make us know emphaticaiiy tina
there IL no royal road 10 learning, yet IN
experiences Of this day have taught u
, there is at least royal road to Evansville
managed by royal head. aided by roys
heavts and hands, and we have at its en-
met with most royal reception! Aud ma
. your honored sir. and these who thus hos
. pitably receive US, ever experience III
richest Of Heavens blessings.
| Then after blessing sought Of Heave
by the Rev. Mr.. Catch, The rspsst serve
| by the faircst and most gallant Of the youtl
the ladies aud gentlemen Of Evansvill
gave all the satisfaction which ham
tongue, sardines. cakes namelcss au,
countless. luscious strawberries and ic
cream. could impsrt TO hungry mortals.
After these refreshments. walks an,
rides about the city. on the nver, aud call
, by little parties At the houses Of some @
our noble entertainers, aud visits 10 ia
schools and churches, were 10 ord or M,
enjoyed too. IN company with our host.
and At 4 o'clock =. NJ. We took leave, ~
corted ten miles by our ffiends--pow u,
longer stranger-apd A. half past eigh
alighted once more In the goodly city o
Tsne Hautc.
Altogether tho citizens Of Evansville b,
this act Of friendly hospitality extraordI
nary. have made ~, Mr. Editor. hepelessly
insolvent. unless they will come hithe
aud allow US To attempt 10 do likewise.