The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-28

Naturalization Ag Soc.
List of CausCs-Sept. Term.
Sale--Nlil apd Uslilery.
'Sale-Iwo Story House.
Prothonotarys Notice.
Registers Notice.
Ag, Inplements-J. Knox
AMoSG ouR PArnoSs Editors as n general
thing do not belong to the class called ''go-
avays'-they are not Mt liberty to go and
come when they please, not cxactly-but
having been long time with our nose to the
erindstone," short run among the hills Of
our county to obtain a better acquaintance
both with the topography and the residents,
we thought might be good for our whole
some" Not out on pleasure tour alonc-far
from 1t! To 'kil two birds with one stone
was the object. Our list might be increased,
and patronage solicited, besides obtaining the
desired knowledge Accoutred e II Phila
dephia drummer was not long after start
ing until we were rattling down the hill into
the village of Newtowu. Hid away among
the hills, you pounCe upon it wholly una
wares The centre Of trade for Whiteley
township, makes it quite brisk place, We
met with hearty reception here and during
our stay was aided and treated in the mos
satisfactory style by friends 10 whom we shall
ever owe debt of gratitude. Theirs is that
of true genuine hospitality. 1t is not sur
prising that we iengthcned our stay among
no Al; nnnypp1Nttn n ll'n lnpnrg
good apples and enjoying the society of their
most estimablc selves. Under their auspices
our prospects frightened.
Thence we rejoicod on our way to Mt. Nor
ris, little village pleasantly situated, and
surrounded with beautiful farms watercd by
Dunkard creek, n water course we were sur
prised to find the largest in cur county. SIM
liar attention was shown us here and we can
only thank those fliends for their many kind
nesses. Here Kennedy the inimitable mimic
bcguiled our leisure hours with joke and story
and it is justice to say that we have seen poor
er players by the glare of theatrical foot
lights.
Happening so close the Virginia line we
embraced The opportunity TO visit Morgan
town. With pleasant company-palliation for
miserable roads-a sholt drive and we were
there. The first impression of the town
viewing it from the western side of the river
was good. The Suspension bridge, the river,
the residences, green foliage, spires, white
cottages, blend together in a most picturesque
scene. Crossing and driving down It's streets
we felt lost. Dry, dull7 why Wayncsburg is
no comparison! The sight Of the landlord
coming out to take our baggage was relief
We inyadcd the sanctum Of the Post to find
its worthy editor Hoffman poring over proof
sheets and rye local. off Tin the mountain -
perhaps in search of ''itcms." He certainly
has barren field in Morgantown. Don't un-
derstsnG us, however, TO say that the place is
worse than others in business point of view.
There we're numerous indications that some
thing was doing. Houses wee being refitted
and stores were numerous that certainly must
have customers. We noticed especially the
buildings now used for the Agricultural Col
lcgc, recently established at this point. The
main building situated short distance below
the town has an admirable site in a curve of
the river and looks to be all that could be
wished for, We refer our readers TO a de-
scription of this institution in another column,
and to the cards of one or two of the live
business men of Morgantown.
A cool, pleasant dive down the river and
across brought us back to Greene county
In the Oil Region we took the time to look
around, it being virgin soil 10 our feet Hav-
ing heard so much of the classic field our i'm
aginatioa was heightened to have rude fall.
Bobtown reminded us somewhat of the quick
growth developed by railroads or important
works built far from busy life. Many of the
derricks have disappeared we were told, and
what formerly looked like a halbor of ship
ping looks now like mere oil d;rricks There
are those, however, who still linger Gb) the
diggings whose faith is unwavering and cour-
age undaunted. One new well is to go down
this fall. The Sherman was pumping heavy
oil at slow rates. The Allegheny and Others
were cleaning out preparatory to work. Old
est of oil men-Mr. Cephas Wiey-we found
at his post. Confident, he spoke of past sue
cess and future hopes with an enthusiasm that
more than half induced us to believe in lis
OaDorado. The sold Man of the Country
Mr.. Robt Maple, We failed to see. Entering
his house we lost ourself in maze of flour
barrels, looms, broken furniture, etc, that
confronted us, but after sundry halloos and
bufle,tings we succeededi in getting an inter-
view with the house keeper who informed us
that the old gentleman had ''gone up the
creek to look after his wells From this we
imagine fourscore years is not great burden
to him. The gold shaft of which we heard
little and saw less, is progressing-betosen
drinks They did nobly for us at Bobtown in
the way Of subscription. @'n
After enjoying the hospitality of our friend:
on Whitley again, we made Greensboro as the
next point Quite cosy place, full of good
people, but dead in business sense, willis,
navigation is suspended A short stay, made
pleasant by the attention of gentlemaniy &C.
quaintances left favorable impression of the
town and its citizens.
Carmichp!s, Ricc's Landing, Clarksville and
Jefferson we visited IN Turn. At CarmicEaes
over Sunday. We had the pleasure Of hear
ing the National SAKE Horn Band" on Sat.
nrday evening, Tie. air was tropical, the
scene a reminder of Southern latitudes. The
town plaza, merry changing groups on the
sidewalk, soh music -"et setery." Here the
finest aud the largest church in this county
il rapidly approaching compilation. Its be-
ing built By The G. P. Church, and will when
finished be monument to the taste and ener-