North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1867-07-31
Excur.lon.--pur.uan. i au invitation OK.

Excurslon.--Pursuant ID an invitation ex-
tended by Mr.. swishsr, the gentlemanly and Oblig-
ing proprietor of the stage line from Tunkha hanpock
to Montrose behalf Of the citizens Of Sp rngvlle
our Brass Bend started for the latter point about
one o'clock Thursday afternoon Of last week.
A comfortable and conmodious conveyance had
been provided, the day was proptious, and indica-
tions of q good time and pleasant trip were
Immediately manifest After playing q tune
through town we were brought to stand in front
of Wallis Hotel, where several of our prominent
citizens had congregated to do us honor, and sx-
tend to US their hospitalities. beautiful boquet
from Mrs. WIN. NJ. Piatt, was presented to rs, &C
companied by few appropriate remarks by the
Major and acknowledged by our leader: The na-
tional banner was mounted and raised; and after
being saluted by "the red white and blue" from
the band, We literally tore ourselves away, fol-
lowed by the good wishes of all present. Jokes
puns, stories, individual experiences, and music,
vocal and instrumental, were the order OF the
journey. Reaching Lynn, We stopped for short
time in front of Mr. Hendricks store, and after re-
constructing upon the 'Niagara STAR basis. pro-
ceeded to springville Hollsw. Our reception ana
treatment there enthusiastic, generous, and ap-
preciative We each and all of feel that we shall
always kindly remember that village and its citizens
more particularly the young ladies' whose words
and smiles furnished US with so pleasant music and
Encouragement We have neglected to notice one
item while passing, but as good thing is always In
order we will, as Boxer says, "do it now" As we
were about crossing the line between the two coun-
ties, dog half black and half white was dis
covered quietly reposng in the middle OF the road.
One of the party called attention to him and sug-
gested that that must be the line mark leaving US
to infer at in his judgment the complexion ofthe
dog was Indicative of the political complexion of the
two counties But to return We remained at Spring
vile that right and early the next morning on
our uay to Montrose, where We had been informed !
W. were expected that day. Arriving at 'the Cope
farm" we were met by Mr. Conklin, the present own
er who very literally contributed to wants in the
shape of some very excellent cider, Proceeding to
Montrose we arrived at Searls Hotel, now kept by
Charley Koon, about seven and half o'clock, Our
breakfast had already been ordered for US oy Mr.
George Jessup, who had preceded US from Sp:in
Vile and We were all prepared to 10 it ample JUS
tice We remained in MOntrose until after dinner,
we're feasted and feted spendidly, and without fee
or reward and were very urgently requested to pro-
long our visit to an inde6 mite extent; and 1t any
person says that Charley isn't good man and can't
keep hotel or that his lady is not especially accom-
plished in her department of the same, at least
twelve appreciative young men, and competent judg
es, too, are prepared to impeach him at once.
We are now, two o'clock P. N. homeward bound,
regrettng the necessity that compelled us to leave
Montrose and its inducements so hurriedly. Stop.
ping for a short time at Dimmock, we were met by
delegation of friends from home who sufficiently
interested US and with to come that far to meet
U.s. We proceeded until we were again stopped by
Mr. Conklin for "a little cider" Reached
Springvile to tea, and found the day before, ev
erythiug aice, ready and waiting, Without allowing
ourselves time to reciprocate the cOuIeses extended
toward u.s. we pointed" rapidly toward home. Were
again met at Lynn by special from Mr. Hendiick,
and soon by irresiStabi. from Mr.. Garwooj Sher-
man. ia tber ofour joval and enterprising townsman
Mr.. Henry Sherman, after which arrived safely ut
home. Some factious individual has asserted that
we we're too rH treated to do ourselves justice upon
our arrival here. Which assertion we emphatlcaily
DENY, and can disprove by a cloud of witnesses.