The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-06-28

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low NJ sssp b. step = 70 pos dong. The
Crown Hotel q Glaagov - very pleasant
house for straugss, and We hred very nicsly.
Had everything Ne wished, and q lower rates
than in ths hotsls q home. We had our own
table; andwefs = private - n our own house.
There u no crowding shout hotels, - in our
country. The greatest objection / have to
their mode Of keeping house is the fact that
too much time is consumed preparing for the
stomach. You are not only required to eat
but must leave your orders for all you want
to consume at one meal some time before you
expect to dispose of it. Our rule has been to
order dinner at certain hour, when leaving
after breakfast, and 80, our supper after din
ner. The FIRST meals in Glasgow, from the
fact that We ordered tea and coffee with our
dinner, the charge was made for s'tea and
eating, OF course the price was greater than if
We had simply eaten an ordinary dinner. We
have been feasting on fish. They are very
fine, and differ from our fish at home. Fresh
paddock and whiting are very nice, and are
furnished in abundance.
There is much ct interest for the tourist in
Glasgow. II is beautiful city. Among the
first places We noted was the Botanical Gar
dens, which are very interestin1r Thence to
Melvin Grove and Glasgow Gfoen. On Sab
bath morning We started to the Cathedral,
one of the oldest and most interesting to =
the outer gate closed, and could not even en-
ter the grounds The beadle, as he Is called,
"a kind Of sexton,) was standing within the
gates, and there seemed to be no chance for
the numerous applicants for admission. But
not being disposed to give the matter up so
easily, called to him, and upon strong rep
reservations, the pocket not being left out, the
American party, to the chagrin of all others,
was admitted. He accompanied US to the
great cathedral door, which was also locked,
and passed us in, saying to US that when ser
vice was over he would meet US in the vesti-
bule and show rs through the entire building.
We entered while the choir was singing. |
shall not attempt description Of our feelings
and the grandeur Of the scene then present
ed. The building was commenced in the sixth
century and completed in he-eleventh. The
glass and finish Of single window is said to
have cost 81, 5OO-over $1,000. The service
was conducted by DR.. Burnes, an eminent
divine belonging to the established church OF
Scotland, and evinced high order Of intel
lect No American will visit Scotland with
out feeling that he is in land where divine
institutions are respected, and where the in.
fuence of the church is felt everywhere,
After service we visited the old tombs, which
have stood for centuries, where the lettering
| is effaeed, and nothing to mark the spot oil
those who have long since fallen save the old
| stone slab. In the Metropolis, near by,
stands the monuments of hundreds, yes,
| thousands, and among this number is seen
that Of John Knox; Mcfarland, Tenant and
| other eminent divines, as well AS Harvey,
Black, Jeffries, and many others eminent in
the medical profession.
There is much Of interest to me, profess
ionally, in Glasgow. l have been in atten-
dance at the Royal In6rmary every day also
| at the University of Glasgow, an institution
established in the fifteenth century. The
| present building has been occupied nearly
three hundred years, and its ancient walls
and worn stepping stones give evil
dence Of the great number that have from
time to time drank from this fountain oil
| science. The various hospitals and eye and
ear institutions of the city, have kept me con
stantly employed. The Historical Museum
| is Il point Of great interest, not only to the
medical man, but to every one. Amanda,
| 10 and Ella spent the greater part OF one
| day with me there, and then we're compelled
to leave before being satisfied. ! have re-
ceived every attention from the Professor
that could wish, was invited to dine with
Mr.. Lister, Professor of Surgery in the
University, the evening befors leaving fol
Edinburgh.
Here is another beautiful morning. all hav.
slept well and are ready for another day.
work. We arrived in this city on Wednesda.
afternoon, and stopped at the British Roya
Hotel. The house was so crowded that y,
we're compelled to move, for sleeping quar-
tiers, to the Cafe Royal, the first night. Yes
terday we we're moved to an elegant doubl
room, in which we are all pleasantly situated
4 From our front windows we have fin
view of the most interesting part Of tn
city. The Castle, the Assembly rooms, s.
Giles Church, the Old Tower Church, th'
Royal Gallery Of Art, Burns and other fin
] monuments, the grounds Of the Castle. an
many old buildings from eight to four
teen stories high, and the great railroa
depot. The railroad accommodations of thi
country are not equal to ours. The passenge
, cars are much smaller and very Different
arranged. Making up the same train the
have first, second, third and fourth class, an
the several apartments may be in the sam
car. The first class compares fayorably wit
the finest FIRST class cars of our country
{ and each coach or apartment will comforts
bly, accommodate six persons. We occupie
one Of these coaches and found them yer
r comfortable. On arriving here we found tn
city crowded with mipisters-three Gener,
). Assemblies in session, the Established Churc
of Scotland, the Free Church, and the Assc
: ciate Reformed. The subject Of Union b.
tween the Free Church and the Associai
q Reformed Church was being discussed, and
: was present to hear the discussion, and "a
the vote taken. 1t was certainly one of tt
most interesting church scenes l ever vi
messed. | sent you q paper containing II
! discussion and final vote. We visited IL
!. Established Church Assembly yesterday
= saw Lord Belham, the representative of II
8 Queen, upon the church throne, in full cou
! costume, with all his attendants. To {
American this was an Interesting spectacle
behold. Lady Belham, attended by her cou
: servants and military, is also here, and v
;. have had fine opportunity of seeing cou
y life. They are occupying the Holyrood Pa