Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-06-17
Correspondence of the Ohio Statesman.l
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land" (IhlS much OF our Cale ls cOrrecI,
we know, for we copied it from Mrs Stowe,
and she is one of the most successful talers
in the country Therefore, we repeat, 1t
was morning on the coast of Cleveland.
The eastern hills were all aglow with light.
The God of Day had taken its place, and
its benignant ays-entering rudely our
chamber window, caused US to awake.
thereby breaking the magic spell that
caused our morning festivities lin the
arms of Morpheus-to be so very exhaling
and charming. We awoke. Others have
awoke long before we ever dreamed of hav-
ing an existence. But, In all the awakings
to which we have been accustomed during
our lives, we never remember having
awakened under 8 more genial cline. All
nature seemed to have put on its most fra
grant smile. The busy hum of the
Canada flies on the outside OF our
window showed that they were engaged in
singing their morning anthem. We after
ward learned that this anthem was favor
ite of theirs, as they continued to sing 1t
through the entire day. The quick step OF
the laborer, as-with dinner bucket in
hand-he sought his place of business, ad-
ded to the beauty Of the scene. The sweet
lowing of the beautiful cow. as she tripped
her fantastic toe, like the gentle gazelle,
toward the domicil of her legal possessor,
was particularly bewitching. The favorite
alto voice of the innocent frog, as he sat
on the banks of the canal, swelled higher
and higher, as he Joined in this great chorus
of nature. 1t was beautiful scene. We
arose from our peaceful couch, and liking
seat by our chamber window, we allowed
our optics to stray forth in contemplation
of luxurious surroundings. A gentle
calmness fitted gracefully across our
classic brow, and sweet serenity pervaded
our entire system. That would have been a
pleasant time to have departed this sphere.
But it was ordered otherwise. We drank
in the beauties of the hour and regaled
ourselves upon the sweetnesses OF the mo-
ment. By this means we had very re-
freshing morning repast. 1t was fortunate
for us, as we were the pOssessOr of mary"
coin, wherewith to provide us wi.h more
substantial breakfast, having paid out our
last ducat for bed the night before. We
were stopping on the European plan,
which. by the by, is very bad plan when
q person is short OF L. s. postal currency;
as e. O. d. is their invariable rule, bag
gage or no bagge. A hint to the wise
/, is sufficient. How long we sat at our win
dow, lost in thought, we know not pre-
cisely, but, at last we awake to the realities
of the pending future. We awoke to the
fact that it ''behove" US to be up and do
ing if we ever expected to reach Columbus.
We sailed forth an expression of determi-
nation marking the outlines of our every
feature. We gained the street, and
our longing gaze enveloped the sur
roundings. Presently star arose.
All evil forbodings seemed to take the
wings of the morning and fly away. 1t
was an 'eXhilerating" sight TO our pensive
OPTICS AS the refreshing oasis in the des-
ert land is cheering to the weary and thirs-
ty traveller, so was this bright lumiuary in
the horizon OF charity particularly cheer
ing and 'resusitating" to our demoralized
portmonia. Probably thousands had gazed
upon this scene before us without seeing
the beauties in it we were enabled to see
1t they had it was because there was some
thing wrong with their minds. Listen
gentle reader, and 1 will tell you what
saw upon that occasion. 1t was this: Pro-
truding from third story window was 8
shingle, and on that shingle were these
very expressive and cheering letters, "Y
NJ. G. A." l Immediately took courage
and wended my way thither. 1 reached
the spot and stood beneath the shadows o.
that sign. The feelings of serenity that
enjoyed at that moment were beyond de-
scriptIon. Ihave no idea that ever mar
felt rs sweetly as 1 did upon that occa-
sion, except it was that noble patriot
that eminent statesman and able soldier
Gen. John A. Logan, when he nominated
the unassuming and "retiZent' U. S. G. FOL
President of the U. s., and that innocent
little dove spread its beautifully tinteC
pinions over his manly form. That was {
happy moment in Joiinny's history. Thi.
Immediately ascended to the friendly dool
and entered. Seated at the table was
uood young man. We were convinced tina
ne was good. He had red hair, yet we fel
assured he was g-o-o-d. He wore stand
ing collar, yet we thought we beheld il
him one that was 9-o-o-d: we sounded
him, and we found tnaJ our convictions
were true e-that he was indeed DER!
G-O-o-D. We advanced toward him witt
q stride as graceful as that adopted BY
Bingham during the impeachment trial
and with an assurance that would hav,
done credit to Uncle Ben. Butler during
the preliminaries OF that eventtu
tale of woe. We told hin
how, that we hadn't nary" cent. How
that we longed to let our pensive optic
| rest upon the outskirts of Columbus, but
that owing to the dilapidated state of oul
| finances, we were afraid to "tackle" TIN
cars. He was engaged in writing. H
stopped his duties and listened attentively
to us. We got through the first scene, ant
was lust going to change position on tn,
stage, preparatory for the closing scene o
the first act, when we noticed tear trickl
down this good young mans cheek. Thi
tear informed us, hey ond doubt, that w
had said quite enough; so, seizing ou
| handkerchief, which we placed teDderly q
| our face, we struck an attitude of deel
sorrow, which we maintained until gentl
touch on our shoulder broke the silence o
the occasion. We turned to find that thi
good young man had taken position bar'
| by our side. Seizing our hand eDthusias
tically, he exclaimed in tones as sweet AM
gentle as the lutte, "Friend and brother, b
encouraged. Behold ticke5 for Colum
bus. Go, and be happy" We obeyed i'm
picitly. We went. And we were happy
We rushed frantically forth and reache
the depot just as the hands of our chrono
meteor were pointing to the wee small hou
of two. Two P. M. We took our seat i
the cars. The gentle calmness that ha
pervaded our entire system still abode wit
us. The train started and we were off,
OFF for Columbus. Gentle reader eXcus
us from repeating the happy scenes we be
held upon that trip at this time. In FL
ture letter we will tell you all. 1t was
, pleasant season. Suffice it to say, we me
on the train several live Democrats, ye
that train reached Columbus without all az
cident. In our next we will tell you VIII;
, these Democrats said and did. We nevt
thought they could do so, but they did,
We must close. Adieu for the present. "
remain feeling very happy
3 Yours muchly,
FAN.
,. N. B-For the benefit of your reader
!. Mr.. Editor, allow us to say, we are men
!. Der of the male persuasion, altho' we ha'
q female name. The reason of this Is, v
are the last of very large family
males, and before our father got around
us in naming this large family, he ran o
e of male names, SO he gave US fema
e name. Nevertheless, we are yours,
FAN.
A BOLD OPERATIoN.-Last evening
man who had been loafing in the groce
store of Patrick Clahane, No. 66 We
- - Broad street, stepped up to the counter al
!. was supplied with drink of liquor in pa
ment for which be tendered q So bill.