Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-17
Editorial Correspondence.
BusxErr HoUsE, CINCINNATI, I
MAY 9Th, 1860.

DEMOCRAT Il News Taking the s
o'clock train at Chicago on Monday eve.
ming, proceeded TO Cincinnati via La
faye,tc and Indianapolis, and arrived
here the next day at about half past ten
o'clock. l found the route exceedingly
pleasant, and the general appointments
of the first order. Travellers bound for
the Queen City-more vulgarly Pork
opois-need wish for no better route
than the one mentioned. There is no
change of cars between Chicago and this
point, which to many is an object. Elk
celent sleeping cars are attached to all
night trains.
Passing over that part Of the road be-
tween Chicago and Indianapolis in the
night, could not, ofcourse, form very
correct opinion of the clay Of the land"
but the lay Of the berth which occu
ped highly satisfactory. The country
between Indianapolis and this city is in
deed beautiful, and in both an agricultur-
al and commercial point Of view, indi-
Gates great thrift. OF this fact many Of
our readers are too well aware to require
any particularizing from me. From the
point where the Indianapolis and Gin
ciunati railroad joins the Ohio Il Mis-
sissippi, until reaching the city, the
scenery is exceedingly pleasing. First
we observe the noble Ohio gliding on
ward to contribute to the Father of Wa
tiers, then the railroad running along
close by it's side, then the canal, and last
the carriage road; the first bears on its
bosom noble steamers ; over the second
dashes long trains Of cars; over the
third numerous horsepower boats, heav
lily freighted with merchandise, while
over the fourth are constantly passing
and repassing, all kinds of ordinary ve-
hicles. 1t is truly an animated picture
to gaze upon. The natural scenery is
also delightful. Far up the steep bluffs
even to the very pinnacles thereof IS the
rich soil cnltiyated-with the exception
of that portion which is covered with
timber. Although these bluffs are ex-
ceediugly steep, they are cultivated with
great care and skill. Slipping to the
South, and possessing an excellent soil,
almost all kinds Of produce is easily cul
tivated on these sunny hilsides. 1t is
pleasing to see that grape culture is fast
being introduced in this locality. Acre
after acre Of thrifty looking grape vines
are to be seen from the cars, while pass.
ing along. In few years will be seen
there, predict, some Of the most exten.
sive vineyards in the world. The soon
er the better for the cause Of temper
ance.
As the train neared the city l was de-
lighted with observing the tasteful and
elegant family residences where live the
families of the merchant princes Of Gin
cinnati. Here they stand, far back from
the road, nesting among beautiful shade
trees, almost hidden from sight, and
reached from the road by long series Of
steps or stairs, bordcred on either side
with beautiful flowers. If one could moi
be happy in such a home, he might as
we'll despair Of earthly felicity and com
NIT suicide.
Having arrived in this goodly city
and it being my first visit, was sudden
" seized with the desire to take a look
q: it, and, though contrary to previou:
arrangements, concluded to stop over
day for that purpose. Accordingly, af
ter visiting some of the members of the
craft, in company with Mr.. Day, of Pow
err Press notoriety, / visited several OF
the prominent points, among which
will mention the Mercantile Library,
which is highly crcditablc institution,
containing many thousand volumes
and some exquisite statuary. Pixies
Opera House was next examined, also
the new Masonic Block, both of which
are perfectly gorgeous, and then We pro-
ceeded to the premises of the celebrated
Nicholas Longworth. As the extensive
grounds about his residence are free to
visitors, We took stroll through them
and also through his spacious green
houses. These are extensively stocked
WIN the most rare plants and flowers
which any climate affords or which
money will procure. Every continent
and every degree Of latitude is there
represented. There is probably not
another private collection in the U n,ted
states that will equal it. After having
spent considerable time in examining
tue various features of the green hous
Is and adjoining grounds, which arc
somewhat extensive and INVITING. W,
proceeded to the celebrated wilma cel,.,.
Ihese are situated some distance fro,,
Mr.. LIS. residence, aud down in tho 90.
An4uirlng at the Office for permission :