Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-09-30
FALLS CORRESPONDENC ENCE.

MESSRs. EDITORS: Permit me to pen you a
few lines for your paper, if worthy of space.
A short time since had occasion to visit
the south part Of the State Left the Falls
on the III o'clock train; arrived at Dubuque
all right. Found my quickest route was by
|. c. X. X. Took cars and was soon rolling
along the bluffs toward Freeport. There
came on board sick soldier, so emaciated
that life was barely perceptible. Went on
to Mendoza; took cars there for Burlington;
stopped five hours at Galesburg g--had dinner
and then took survey Of the town. was
really delighted with the fine appearance of
the village. Knox College, here situated, is
a large, imposing looking building, finely
constructed inside and out, with beautiful
grounds, ornamented with all kinds of trees,
beautiful walks, &c. Gained admttance, but
not at an hour when visitors are permitted
to examine the building, but was cordially
received by the Treasurer, conducted to his
room, seated, and held a very interesting and
profitable conversation with him. Found
the institution in a very nourishing condi.
tion, and giving the sheep skin to about a
score and half Of students annually. Next,
to the Female Seminary, through the parks,
pleasure grounds, &c, which are all nicely
laid out and o,namentcd, and so on through
the town. Coming to Main street, rather
felt ashamed of home. Large buildings,
nicely paved and clean Streets the dwellings
all set back from the streets, front yards laid
off and beautiiied by all kinds or ornamental
shrubbery- fact almost fell in love with
the town One thing worthy of note (and
would to God | could say the same of my.
owo town)-not II whiskey shop or a beer.
sw'li hole in the town. They say they can
not live there. No use to try; if one law
wont fetch EN- another will, and 6y that
means they are clear Of the low trash that
always follow such shops. Time up of for
the staton-a! aboard-sick soldier in charge
of brother in.law. Soldier brought from
Memphis, now within thirty five miles of
home, but was destined never to see home
When within few miles of the last station,
he told his brother to go and get the team to
take him home. Brother saw he was nearly
gone, and asked if he had any thing he want
cd him to tell his folks. No, he would tell
them himself, and soon sank ay from all
his troubles. Soldier was dead His dis
ease was typhoid fever. Arrived at Buring
ton after dark. Took 'buss for Saundelin
House. Lodged and breakiastcd. Found
proprietors gentlemanly and accommodating
Rain prevented taking notes about town.
Took cars at " o'clock for Mt. Pleasant,
Henry county, Iowa--28 miles Distant
Stopped raining and cleared off beautifully
The town is we'll named. 1t is very nice
village, and noticed quite number of new
buildings going up, and other improvements
One thing needed very much is court house.
The one they have has become so dilapidated
that they have deserted it, and now hold
court in their halls, which are abundant
What they lack in court house, the Insane
Asylum makes up. visited the institution,
and felt well paid. In my examinations
found the Presidents Emancipation Proc
amation, hanging on the wall in frame of
blackwalnut rails with the bark on, a nice
glass over the document. This answered all
questions with regard to the loyalty of those
having the care Of the institution. The
building is beautiful. sublimely so, and an
honor to the State, and blessing to society
BY the way, the Grand Lodge of Good Temp
lars was in session while was there. and
met many kind and good friends. Among
them was j. @. Detwilcr. the old champion
Of temperance, right in his element. gained
access to their room, and there found some
Of the first men and women Of our State,
banded together, and pledged in faith, hope
and charity against King Alcohol. And, let
me say, sirs, If the temperance cause does
not prosper in this State, it will be because
the people do net sustain the men who are
at the head of the temperance army; for
they are capable of making laws for any Ter.
ritory, State, States, or Kingdom. Why not
sustain them? We will sustain them, and,
Messrs. Editors, call upon you, as you have
the press, the motive power of the world, in
your possession, to raise your voice long and
loud in this cause. 1t is worthy the pen of
any man. Business done, leave for home
Stopped at Burlington. Waited three hours
for eastern train. Went to Barrett House.
Got swindled. Advise those visiting the
town to 60 somewhere else. Time up; bought
ticket for Dunlie,h, for which paid $l0,9o
and was, 8 o'clock IN the evening, again
aboard the cara. Nothing 5ortby Of note
ranspiring, will pass over my journey from
Burlington to Freeport. Here let me record
what prompted me to pen this article, and
what shall call
PLEASING INCIDENT
need not call to you mind the monotony
Of night travelling on the cars but il my
case the inonotony was very suddenly broken
at day dawEing. We were enjoying the
beauty Of returning day I've, say; yes, for
a lady acquaintance had joined my company
and as the sun rose ana dispelled the dark.
ness from the land. noticed that my COM
panion's eyes were drawn from outside scene
ry to something inside. Asked her what
she saw. Soldier, was the reply. Turning
around in the direction Of the other end OF
the car saw soldier, gcnteel booking, well