Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-01-29
THE TRIP no COLUMBUS.

Fifteen Cars full of Fun---Wr. Long
IvOrth's Health well Dranz--POPuIar
Manifestations Along che ROad--COIla-
ttOn at Xenia-- The Military on Hands
Young America Imbibes--EVery body in
a Happy MOOd--SpceChes at Xenia--An
TrrepressfbIe Snow StOrm--EnthuSTasm
more IrreprsSsIbIe StiII--Fraternity and
PatriOtIsm--An A6jutant General Pre-
sents Arms--Meets Warm Reception
Columbus Programme.
The train of fifteen cars was well filed, and NOV
ed from the depot amid the acclamatiOns Of a null
titude All along the route lively interest IN
the excursion was manifested. Flags and handker-
chiefs were waved, and the people appeared in excel
lent humOr-everything but the weather had hos
pitable appearance.
There was at some points tasteful decorations.
Among those we remarked was a fine display at
Branch Hill.
The ladies on the excursion-and there were in
the company some Of the fairest daughters of Ten
nessee and KentUcky-States renowned for beauty
and for chivalry-were particularly interested in
the announcement of the arrival at L0UeaTd There
was something in the name that suggestive,
and all exercised their wit and fancy upon it, A
propostion was made to leave the ladies at that
place, as appropriate for them, but they declined
to be separated.
Col Holmes. Senator from Hamilton county de-
clared through the cars that all those who bore
tickets Guests Of Ohio" must while they remain
ed IN the State exhibit them and they were cur
rency that would be legal tender everywhere and
for all amounts This announcement was received
with distinguished appreciation.
Just beyond Morrow, the mOnotony of the trip
on the cars was relieved by prOfuse distribution
of Longworths Sparkling Catawba About a
dozen boxes of that glorious wine were distributed.
The glasses being handed round with the remark,
compliments of Nicholas LOngwOrth.' Mr.. Long
worth was. YOU may be assured, a very popular
gentleman as the wine passed. Several expressions
were heard to the effect that man with whom
they guests had ever been so happy as TO form an
acduaintance had as suddenly found so warm 4
place in their hearts. The venerable and facetous
Jerseyman would have been gratited to hear the
expression Of unlyIng regard made in reference TO
him Tae generous blood Of the grape that bears
his name, and honOrs it, did much to gOrity the oc
cason, and his health was drank many times with
much enthusiasm
The Guests of Ohio" having their appetites
sharpened by the ride and the wine, were prepared
to hear with approval, that collation. was to be
served at Xena-and there was no little inquiry as
10 how far it was to Xenia, and what time we would
oct there At Xenia there was fine military turn
out lunch salute. a big crowd, great enthusiasm,
and a good time generally There were four mill
tary companies, three o. which were from Dayton
and one from Aliamisburg. Several additional cars
were attached and the enthusiasm increased The
guests were happy. All who would partake Of Ca
tawba, had, If they were not full, gust plenty,
which was better.
One Tennessee youth, two years of aga lusty
Young fellOw-toOk about inch of Catawba in
an ordinary tumber. drinking to 'the Union So
much for Young America and patriotism After
partaking of lunch the guests were called aboard,
and the huge train moved on TO Columbus, the pas
sengers in glorious condition. full Of wine that
maketh the heart glad and first class American. |
feeling.
Among the speeches made at Xenia, were those /
by a son of u. S. Senator Johnson, Of Tennessee,
who is member of the Legislature of that State |
and by Gov. Magofan, OF Kentucky
The lunch at Nenia was decidedly satisfactory. /
There was bountiful supply of eatabes and drink
ables and guest Of the State left that place either
hungry OF thirsty. The guests were delighted with
their reception which they pronounced hospitality
in the large sense of that word.
The turn cut Of the p0Pulaee at this place was
pleasing. Ihe vicinity OF me depot
was densely crowded, and mass Of some hundreds
stood without finching in the snow-storni which
was heavy and driven by strong wind, to listen to
he orators of Tennessee and Kentucky.
The guests were fun Of enthusiasm inspired by
he whole-he2rted feeling with which they were re-
leived and remarked to each other "Omo gives us
glorious reception" .'This is the real thing;'
This is truly generous and magnificent; Three
,heers for Ohlo' &c. &c. The tone Of converse
ion on the train was full of broad and comprehen-
ive patriotism. "The Union the universal
was tie watchwOrd. The I'M
,ressen that seemed to be generally entertained by
he guests vas thar the people Of Ohio were about
IS clever folks as the world contained-"true to the
Jnion and the Constitution with all its cOmpro-
nses.'
H. B. Darlington, Acknowledgement Of the State,
net the quests at Xenia and after the train start
d. passed through the caas, and in each Of them
id The guests in behalf of the Governor of Ohio,
cordial welcome. lie was received with great
lee and good feeling. In some OF the cars his
words of welcome were responded to in clever {
tvle After the Adutant-G General came commit ]
&c Of the General Assembly who distributed hotel
adges.