Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-08
JACKSON, TENN
Leaving Cairo-A Dewy Morning-A good
Meal-Capt. Parker-COnductOr Hicks
Capt. Latimer- Connection with the
Train at Columbus.
From our Own Reporter.

From our Own Reporter.
JACKSON, Tenn, Oct. A. 1865.
The morning of the Sd inst. was about as
long as they make them, for the latitude of
Cairo, and at an early hour Git came near being
an hour too early,) "your obedient' - snuffed
the breeze for a moment, from the crest Of the
Ohio l.evee, delighted, as to his eyes, by the
beauty of the prospect; dilated as to his lungs,
with the fresh morning breeze; exalted as TO his
thoughts by the glory of the heavens, and sad
as to his heart, because he was to leave Cairo.
His vase was in his dexter hand, while over
lis sinister arm hung q travelling coat. Zone
longing, lingering look he cast behind,'' then
descended with rapid steps, fastening to the
ready and waiting boat. The boat was not
waiting for him, oh, no !-he does not thus
fatter himself, but for the tardy train Of the
Illinois Central. When, however, he arrived
on board, and became aware of the time ofday,
tsx O clock and TWEEN ty minutes not unmind.
ful of the high duties of gratitude, he at once
resolved himself into a committee of the whole,
and in our mind passed resolution to the effect
that his thanks were ''eminently due to the
conductor oithat dilatory train. The attentions
conductor that obligations were fast becoming
due to several persons little while before
strangers. In the confusion the gentlemanly
and agreeable clerk Informed him that his dues
were all settled. He Immediately remarked
that If that the case he should be happy
to do so often. And the clerk said simply 'dO."
In fact it was a dea0y morning.
Ten minutes had elapsed while we were
doing this and still the over due train had not
ale ha Lnh; ind
hand. it is no part OF the intention of Captain
Parker or iiof ofSuperintendent Latimer to be OBJ
noxious to any such weaknesses. Prompt
is their word, and there was no
delay Oh their part which would risk making
the connection at Columbus with the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad. This morning there was a
large number OF passengers for the train only
au earnest OF the general preference for this
route to the South, which will be manifest
when its great and superior advantages become
known to the travelling public.
Wien we sat down tothe bonntifully spread
breakfast table we began to feel-well, not to
wound the sensibilities of Cairo caterers, we
viii say a TITLE less regret at bidding adieu to
their luxurious hospitality when we aver
that we were full enough for comfort, and in
that blissfpl state of satisfaction consequent
on a good meal scared to the hurricane deck,
whore Captain Parker 50 entertained us that
las, but we dare say there was hardly pas.
seuger aboard who did not, i'll some way, during
the short trip experience the benefit of his ever
watchful attention. We made the connection
--of course we did who ever failed on this
Toute?-and soon were speeding away across
the country. II is a matter Of the greatest sur.
prise, and likewise Of great congratulaton
that the Mobile and Ohio r. r. Compan, have
Heen able 10 resume operations on its road q
81 early q date and Of Itself this is fact wilicl
places its entire praise and energy in the clear
est light. Surely there can be nothing bu
success and dividends to reward such devotion
10 the interests OF the public and the country
We have much to say, concerning this road
as to its history, its present condition, its man
agement, its prospects and the resources of tn
country which it will develop, ali of whicl
must be reserved for future letters. Now w
have only time to return thanks to conducto
John Hicks, for his many and pleasant atten
tions during our trip hllnerward. MI
Hicks is. to our mind, u model anon
Conductors, and whoever rides upon his lfai
NAV lie assured beforehand OF gentemanl
courtesy N all their Intercourse with him.
Mr. Charles Lat;,ner, Superintendent of til
Transit Company was along on Tuesday. lie
too well known in Cairo to require any ei
dorsement of his good qualities from our pei
but it would assuredly have done his frienc
much good if they could have witnessed til
hcartinesS Of his welcome in Jackson by a
classes Ot citlZcns. Surely Il haLl must laF
sterling qualities TO have been so cordially re
.nrmbered dnring four such years as the fot
Just now passed. We shall always De hapL
10 take oil our bat to him
Your obedient, SCRIBBLER.