St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1865-09-28
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
PmLAOELp11A, PENN. Sept. 10, 1865.
DEAR Decentralization Pittsburg
to Philadelphia is but flying trip.
The cars on the line of the Pennsylva-
mia Central rush alons at rate that
keeps the milc-posts dancing by IN
lively jig.
Philadelphia is having rather pros
porous scason-bus1ncss is good, and
everything looking favorable, except
the threatened breaking out of the chol-
era. Every day fresh rumors Of its ap-
pearance in Now York fly about ,ho
streets.
The theatres arc in full blast, and
are crowded nightly. I have improv-
ed the few evenings here to the best
advantage That young and rising star,
Edwin Adams, made his first appear
ance last night in "The Serf," and met
with most flattering reception. On
Saturday evening l saw "Rosedale"
played at the new Arch Street Theatre.
This piece is famed for. the variety and
magni6cence Of its scenery; and all
the characters in the play were we'll
supported, with Mrs. John Drew as
Rosa Leigh. In the popular sensa-
tioual play of "The Stranger" Mrs d.
P. Bowers 'sustains the principal char
acter, and she is certainly very fine
actress. This week she appears as La
dy Aulley, in "I.ady Audl''y's Secret"
On Sabbath last, in company with a
friend, of whom shall speak her,af err,
went to church, Ga credit mark, if
you please.) Went to ST. Stevens
church, (Episcopalian, : large and ell
egsant cdl6ce with a very fashionable
congregation. The orcanist, who is to-
tally blind, is considered the best in The
city, Hnd the instrument b, ars some
what similar reputation. Taking re-
tired corner in the gallery, we listened
to the grand and solemn pcals of the
organ, and to the finished and artistic
hymns Of praise from the choir, until
the service commenced and then quiet.
Fly took our departure. From there We
went to the Catholic Cathedral, an i'm.
mense structure that has been twenty
years in the building, and was only fin
ishcd last season.. | could give you nc
idea OF the appearance of the inside
Ut the massive and magnificent pillars
and arches. Of the ceiling that seems
perfect in finish and wondrous in orna
mentation, Ct the paintings and statu
airy. The singing was remarkably line
Remaining until this was done w
again quietly stepped out: and walkee
about through the plcasanter streets O.
the city until dinner time. After Civ
ing this due attention, we took ride
up the Delaware river Ono credit mark
necdec) as far as Bristol, enjoying thu
fresh breeze and beautiful scenery.
The ladies Of Philadelphia seem te
be devoting most Of their time, while
on the streets, to carrying immense bag
aud bundles of hair fastened to thu
back of their head-somc strapped on
some fastened on with combs and som.
carried in sacks. They bear their bur
dens with a cheerful face, and, indeed
appear rather to enjoy the task. Fo,
what particular sin they are compelled
to do this penance, I cannot ina ine
unless it should be for that of vanity, al
these capillary masses sadly disfgure
heir beauty. l have watched, with
considerable anxiety some that were I'm
usually large, expecting that they woule
drop, and if they should, ,v'ot-er;fal
there would be. As result of al
this, there must be some parts of tn
world in which hair is very scarce.
1 cannot close this letter without &C
knowledging many tavors and acts o
gentlemanly courtesy received durin!
my sta y here from Mr. Harry Irons
who is personally known to a num- G
of the citizens Of St. Cloud.
Tomorrow I shall leave for Ney
York.