The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-09-21

~ aesed unnoticed The superb old castle of Hedlebure
once gorgeous palace-fortress and residence for the
Electors of may not dwell upon though except
inc only the Alhambra in Span pronounced the finest
min in Europe Familiar to the world through the of
men and pencil we need only say that it far surpassed our
HIGHEST expectations and left upon memories mingled
impression of splendor immensely and destruction which
time will eace. One day of most charming visit
afforded than glimpse of Hedeburg students
"o the rampage" sight not shown to every traveller They
were out boats the Neckar sroling lawesy through
the narrow Streets shouting like savages from the windows
of smoky beer shops and in the midst of booming cannon
blowing brass instruments and bowling dogs they drank and
sang uninterruptedy from early morning until evening.
rare lot ruly Duels matters of every day
amongst hem and sometimes two three take place within
the limits of single day. A short, sharp sword, with
double edge is used and peculiar to German Uni
yeres and these occasions The left padded ward
off blows and the combaans stand up in the presence of
seconds and ercey slash away at anohe heads and
faces sometimes nfctng wounds These fights
are gotten up the smallest preexts posble and scars
and not skul avoidance of them, appears the great
object be gained when cuts only trng the attending
surgeon is instructed dress them in such manner as to
leave ugly and lasting marks The end of sliced off
and stuck again somewhat awry considered badge of
highest distinction; whilst great majority of those who
wander about in deness and in curious society
bemshed in counenance the of the song "who
wondrous wise "to jump into brar bush etc.
Ideness is the fashion To fence fight smoke drink beer
sing questionable songs and train huge dogs in of their
evil tricks with pipe and mug the occupation of their
lives The small minority who industrious ambitious
and inclined to study only laughed at called cae and
universally treated with becoming contempt So much for
the famed University of Heideburg And half is yet
told American fathers seeking European education for
their had better pause before they the fictitious
reputation of schools like this and examine into these
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Paris where world learn less evil The city of Hedle
burg cramped and curious but much of it has modern
air. the consequence of its past unquet Twice laid
in ashes thrice paged and five times bombarded by hostile
armies there is little left of the original town to interest
antquary Its surrounding scenery is beautiful however,
and we left it with many regrets.
Would that night bear you swiftly and Complementary
in fancy delightful Mannheim and Mayence
and thence by the Rhine Cologne and back Down the
Rhine" old story; but it will be to somebody
long the world shall last and it will be lasting joy all
who bear away into other recollection of its classic
Beauties Its towns and castles famous song and story
and not foot of its vinedaped slopes but has some legend
of long gone age give it destinations in strangers eyes,
But may not ary amid its charms Looking back to-day
however, from the confinement heat dust and comparative
loneliness and dizziness of Paris from which the bloom of
novelty was long since away, and which, with all its
gay attractions not to be enjoyed Augus-look
ing back upon quiet idle wandering life along the Rhine
Upon the bright fresh weather which made all of wild
excursions possibeupon its strange old towns and temples
ruins cities and cahedrasupon its treasures of relics in
all OF which one cannot well believe but which to
eoy-upon our midnight drfngs the rivers hurryng
waters while bright lights glanced mysterious from shadowy
mountain sde deserted castle tower and lonely vineyard
upon the novel costumes and odd which discovered
themselves SO abundantly at SeibenschieSSen that had
elone to aend-upon those long, calm evenings
WIN neir lingering twilghts when we sat beneath the lin
els close 10 the rushing Rhine and sipped from red b.
ne.an crystal the rich old Johannbge or dreamy Deides-
s 90 with Gretchens rosy face across the table and
coral lips growing brighter as they are moisened
WIN 'ne amber Wne-upon the German songs those same
uSeo 70 sing under the very shadow of Bngen where