Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1860-05-29
The Excursion Trip,

presented themselves alternately to our view
attracting admirasion, wonder and surprise
Slort stops were made a. Newi erg. Tunnelton
Row lesburg- and other points, where the JOY and
enthusiasm of the citizens was expressed tbro
Tie belching throat of the cannon. shoutings of
the popuiace, and lively airs of well timed mu-
sic. Between Rodmer's Tunnel aud Gran berry
Summit, We had 4 most delightful view of the
surrounding country for more than twenty miles
i'll all directions. At % p. NJ, reached
the highest point of the road, between Oak land
and Altamont, where the train again came to a
halt, and the company listened to a short speech
from Mr.. SMITH, Master of Transportation, in
which he explained some of the difficulties with
which the Company had TO contend in the con-
struc,ion of the Read. and informed them that
they were then near 2700 feet above tide alter,
anta, the highest point,w b a single exception
ever reached by the iron horse. At Fraukville
miles further cast, amid mountain gorges,
flowing cataracts, and rocky SUBMITS, was point
ed ont the residence Of Elk Gov. THOMAS. of Ma
ryland From all appearances lie might exclaim
in the language Of Seikirk, " | monarch Of
all | survey" an'! are there none
Of the excurtonsts who desired to dispute his
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time. again met by bands of music,
military professions. dc. At I p NJ the train
came to a stand at Cumberland, where each per-
son was served with a ticket for supper, lodging
and breakfast. After a hearty supper and
good nights rest, the company spent the time
very PLEASANTLY until 8 \. NJ. in visiting places
Of interest, the one which presented the great,
ct attraction being the old camping ground of
NAsHISGToS, upon which stands Epis-
copal Church. constructed, and finished in every
part III accordance with good taste aud high ar
tistIc skill. The doors of the Church
throNn open, and all who desired were permit
Ell TO examine lis Interior structure and beauty
Passing from Cumberland, are borne along
the banks OF the Potomac through the raviues
wales and Nldened plains. with here and there
towering mountain barrier, Offering at inter
walls exquisite views. IA object OF interest and
the first examined, was the " Doe Gull
ley Tunnel, ABOUT - miles from Cumberland
This is certainly one of the mast stupendous
works we have ever beheld. The road which i.
cut along the edge OF an immense mountain, is
about two hundred and fifty feet above the rv-
er, whilst the other hand the mountain seems
a.
the eye Is hardly capable of Distinguishing the
various objects upon the summit. We here pass
t..toGgh deep cut, about 100 feet in depth
which IS cut through the solid rock, and the
course of the iron horse seems suddenly checked
and entirey stopped, in fact, by frowning
mountain directly in front. Slackenng the
speed slightly. we pass through the tunnel,
which Is about quarter OF a mile in length and
solIdly arched with brown stone. We sped on-
ward, and after another short ride the train
halted near North Mountain. a short distance
from Martnsburg, where the passengers near
y al alighted to get view of Old Fort Fred
erick, spot noted for it's historical antiquity
and revolutionary "reminiscences.
Dir. SMITH. who is always on hand made him
self especially useful and agreeable by making
a short speech. giving history of the Fort
which 81 years ago. under the reign of George
HI, was the weste limits of the white settle
meDts- His remarks highly interesting
lie was followed by several other speakers, who
were listened to with much interest.
Leaving this place we passed at rapid rate,
and i few minutes brought US to Martinsburg.
where the Berkeley Border Guards were drawn
up upon the platform TO receive the visitors
They formed two ranks. through which the
playing Hall Columbia. The Wise artillery
company were also present with two field pie
ces, and continued to fire salutes whilst the
company were al dinner. Dinner over the party
again repaired 70 their seats in the ears amid /
the playing Of music, the firing of guns. the /
waving Of flags and the deafeuing eli eer, of the /
multitude
Leaving this place. passed gorgeous wall /
leys, lofty mountain peaks. and oyerhanging
cliffs. and at 1915 reached the world renowned /
Harpers Ferry, distinguished heretofore only for
It's National armory. but which is now worth a
visit across the Atlantic. in consequence of the
celebrity given it 10y Old John Brown aud his /
followers, in their attempted instruction among
the slaves Of Virginia and Maryland. |, ia a
romantic spot, and art has contributed greatly |
to Increase rs natural beauty. Upon arri-
val at this point we found three Military Com
panics all organized since the Brown raid) /
drawn 81. IA martial array, ready 10 escort the
eXeuriIon!sts To the National Armory. and 9TH /
or places of attraction. The Engine house. III
which Brown was made p rsoBer, was a scene
Browns prisoners met at almost every
angie, asking aims Ia consequence of his fidel-
tiy to The Union" importuning the strangers
TO buy one Of Browns Iaaees at an exortatant
prices :" for the purpose aiding the sufferers
The citizens generally, however, were very po-
lat, and made themselves particularly agreeable
an pointing out, and explaining the most prom
inent points Of interest. Several speeches were
made by prominent men. and the hour allowed
US at this place passed off very pleasantly.
After ano her short tide, we arrived at the
Relay House, where we were received by JOIN
". GARRETT. Esq, President of the Road. and
several other prominent men Of Baltimore
We arrived nj Baltimore at 8 F. NJ, where
most Of the party remained until Tuesday morn
inE. The citizens of the Monumental CITY
spared no pains 20 make the stay pleasant to all
The Washington Monument. Public Institutions
Steam Fire Department, Winan's Iron Steam
ship. Gin the shape CT cigar\ the shining
Fort MeHenry, &c, attracted much attention
aud are all worthy OF notice On Monday eve.
nlng the Merchants and authorities of Baltimore
gave banque; to the Excursiouists, which WA