New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-08-09
RAILROAD EXCURSION CORRESPONDENTS.
special t. de Sev orleans o,sseen,,l
Rlenaosp Horsr. cInle 400.

RicHaosp HorsF, cnIeAeo,e
August 4. 1850
M, Editor Fin a former letter l alluded to
n miserable nigkt We passed at Canton, Miss, and
think the cause Of the same deserves such anmaa-
version as te entitle the guilty parties to few
moments nosice. Our arrival to this place had
been teleguaphed several hours in advance, to
prepare for go visitors at Pierce's Hotel, and eN-
necting frems such caution on the part of urbane
and genttemany conductor, ]. r, Hull, 70 be pro
\ vided with good accommodations; but what was
our disappointment, and mine in particular to ind
we had fallen into the hands of the Philistines IN
stead of the Chinese. To make q hard and long
storE short, on walking to the house, situated a
quarter of a mile from the landing, no vehicles
having been provided for US, it was some time be-
fore we could find any in charge. We how
ever, after some effort, discovered youth, who
although very polite, had only been installed the
day before. and of course was peculiarly verdant,
/ not knowing where to find room in the house,
hut directing us to find the head waiter, who
proved to be as impudent negro wench as it has
ever been my lot to fall in with, when, after much
persuasion she was induced to show us some
rooms, and the Lord protect US from such again.
They could not have had any ventilation for the
last six months, MS the most offensive smells issued
4 a
atmosphere, made all those sick who had the
| temerity to enter them. However, after opening
/ everything wide, and with the assistance of sal
soda, cologne and fumigatiou, and laying some
soft planks on the horrible beds, we fumed and
raved the night through.
/ You naturally ask, where was the landlord or
landlady? The only response | can give as near
the truth is the remark that General, mean Col.
trns A. ~ Ani-s
the mopuses at his other house for the supper
| train and left US poor wanderers to find our way
and even after his distinguished arrival, while par
ties we're elamoring for rooms the said l.-Gen.
was discussing politics on the porch. ! commiser-
ate with any one who may be caught over night at
| this delectable half horse tavern must say that
on our whole journey this is the only real exeep-
ton we had to making our trip delightful one
| In strong contrast to the above, we are now en-
joyng the hospi Titles and elegant attentions Of the
| proprietors, Tabnr, Hawk & Co., of the Richmond
House, an immense stone building five stories high.
/ ornamented in the modern style of architecture,
luxuriously furnished and embellished in every de-
partment, with princes of hosts and poitest Of Of
fcers. conjoined with the best drilled and politest
| band of colored servants, headed by Robert, an
old familiar face from home, who purchased his
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of this house, and You may depend all the delica-
| cies and nicetes of the season have been at our
! special command. The Judge, think will shortly
have pin feathers and fly to the prairies if he con-
tinues his terrific onslaught on prairie chickens,
| which are now being served up to him at all times
of night and day and he argues with me, (and he
is judge de fcto on these matters) that il is tina
best regulated and arranged hotel he has ever
oil bnap tii +rrIr
commend. win not commence to detail the va
rous towns and villages passed on our route, as it
would be repetition of pretty place, three stores
two court-houses, ten churches, and the usual &C
compartments. l found, however, several eXoep-
tons, and saw several large and prosperous towns
on our trip. Holly Springs the place where orr
enterprising young fellow-citizen J. c. Barelli, ia
having his iron work done for the moresque block
in our city, is one of the most delightfully."- situated
and prosperous. An immense brick building for
the Central Road is just finished at this place.
On the I'd the bali at the fremont was attepdelir
by brilliant and large party, and. everything
properly attended to by the aiffablo and urbane
hosts, Messrs. Gage Bros. & Drake. The Sd was
enjoyed by-JJfnany in perambnlating the city and
viewing the sights, visiting the immense breweres,
! granaries, water. works and machine shops-a
/ IL
| column.
In the evening the most delightful reunion took
place at the Hyde Park House, owned by the
same proprietors Of the Richmond House and
kept in the same STYLE delightfully."- situated about
six miles down the lake shore, with continued
fresh and cool breeze blowing through all its
parts the same house was Illuminated when we
passed on our arrival here. The festivities were
of the gayest, and at the sumptuously laid sup
per many sentiments of good feeling and amity
were passed, responded to by Judge Brown, of
Mississippi, Chairman of our general delegation,
and our worthy friend NJ. NJ. Cohen, who in a
very happy and amusing manner, kept his audit
ory in roar of laughter for half an hour paying
the citizens of Chicago, and particularly the
ladies', the high tributes they so we'll deserved.
No one could have imagined for a moment we
| were among the people We supposed so hostile to
US, the heartiest feelings and responses were SO
pleasantly reeiprocated. To those angelic women
i who came sixty miles down the road to meet US,
we would raise pans of gratitude and thanks, and
/ their untring and graceful attentions to us and
our families during the stay here will ever be re-
membered and appreciated by us with the highest
| feelings our natures are capable of; and if they
ever conclude the visit they contemplate to our
sunny eoOutl, L KNOW lnelT hluuneSS VIII uG EeHllu
| in the best manner we know how.
On the 4th, ] had some delightful rides down
/ Michigan Avenue and the suburbs; and when tell
| you the city has six-mile front the lake, and
three miles in depth. you will not be surprised
that it occupied nearly the whole morning. In the
afternoon the propeller Globe extended invitations
for a trip upon the emerald waters Of Lake Michi
4 gan. The boat having started punctually, left q
party of US dilatory members but haing one Of
the many tug boats continually passing, Capt
Charles Sanford, of the Foster, Immediately landed
and took our party on board And it was beau
tful sight to see this little miniature taking US ou
at the rate of eighteen miles an hour. We al
landed safe before dark.
In the evening, by invitation, we attended the
| gymnasium, composed OF many Of the most re
spectacle citizens, and viewed with admiration the
great feats of strength and agility. Il was alto
gether novel sight-the young men in their tghtt
and fancy slippers had no idea of the computed
population OF l4G 600 until looked at the immense
piles and continuous rows of magnificent fve.stor,
stone stores and elegant residences. Everything
here is gigantic-no one-horse about it-and w
have found the hearts of her citizens par will
| the magnitude of her proportions. When we pom
der that in len years the whole of these improve
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