Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-08-19
VOL. XVII.
State Library
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Mountain Scenery---Cresson Watering
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AUGUST "A, 1868.
EDIroRs LEADER; We do not remember
ever to have felt more elasticity or buoy
ancy of spirits than the morning Of our
departure from the heated and sitting at
mosphere Of Washington. A heavy fall of
rain during the preceding nightVlsft the
air cool and invigorating, and the fresh
and green fields seemed brighter as we
swept along at lightning speed. We could
hardly realize that we were passing over
the scens Of The rebel raiders exploits,
though to our scrutiny there was nothing
to show any traces Of theirlswless maraud-
ing, except the destruction of the splendid
bridge over the susquehsnnah at Columbia,
and the iron works at Hon. Thad. Stevens,
further westward. The ride through the
country was delightful, freed from the
presence Of dust, the special annoyance Of
travellers.
At Altoona we bade adieu to the cars
for the night, and t,ok quarters at the
Logan Hotel, kept by the Messrs. Miller,
and to q wearied and hungry traveller here
is the spot Of all others to find comfort and
repOse, and to regale the palate with
feast Of fat things The reputation Of this
house as a frst-class hotel is richly de-
served, and well worthy of generous
patronage An air Of neatness pervedes
the premises, and the Well-ventilated and
pleasant rooms invite rep 1se, while the
spacious verandshs and spacious grass.
plat adjoining afford fine promenade
and opportunities for charming tete-a-tetes.
This place has already attained quite a
celebrity as q summer resort. Faom here,
westward, commences the ascent OF the
mountains. It was q glorious morningIas
we swept along for twelve miles over their
lofty summits exhilarated by the noun
tain breeze, and attracted by the magnif-
cent scenery. The mist had hardly cleared
away from their rugged peaks, and as We
wound around the base of each successive
hill, the eye took in a broad range of nat
ural scenery of surprising panoramic
beauty. The grade is from 100 to $50
feet, requiring two powerful engines for
the train A double track extends the en-
tire distance, and the road bed is solid and
firm, ensuring safety and pleasure to the
traveller. At Galitzen is the famous tun-
Eel, over mile in length, cut through the
solid rock. As q triumph Of engineering
skill, and energy in overcoming almost in
surmountable obstacles, itstands an eudur-
ing evidence. -..-... ..5e
Oa the mountain-top is the beautiful
watering place of Cressou, Here is pure
mountain air, healthful breezes, and q
most delightful retreat from the heat of
summer and the cares Of business, and we
noticed quite a number getting off the
train at this point to ruralize in the plea
sures Of a short sojourn, s-...s .y7r
The route over the Pennsylvania Cen
tral is very attractive and interesting over
many portions Of it, and the road is solid
and well ballasted, and one of the best
managed in the country. The cars are
comfortable, conductors gentlemsnly and
obliging, and its double track the entire
length ensures a promptitude in time, as
well as guarantee against accidents
The old reliable Co. P. is constantly in
proving in its road bed, and attaining in
creasing solidity, The skiIlful manage
ment Of the road since the election OF the
present incumbent to the Presidency, has
elevated it 10 an envisble position, and its
value appreciated by the increasing de-
mand for its stock. The hours Of its ad-
versity are numbered with the past, to be
followed by the future brighter dawn Of
increasing prosperity, JUNIUS.'