The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-03
EDrr~nla. CORRESPONDENTS.
CINCINNATI, y.
NT,u O7tb 1907

ventions held in Chicago last week. |
feel now that all | could say upon the
subject would be superAuous. The
daily papers have already enlightened
you, in full and elaborate reports, of
their harmonious workings and the
enthusiasm which characterized them.
Confederation by an eye witness will
hardly intensity.
On the night of the 2lst l Scatter
ed" and by dint of rough riding, the
next evening reached Cincinnati eight
hours behind time, having narrowly
escaped running into wrecked train
forty miles out from Chicago. This
was delay No. 2, but for fear of losing
count ], perhaps, had best make no
note of it. Down through Indiana
the Convention was much talked ofand
seemed to give universal satisfaction,
not only among Indianians but numer-
Gus expressions from men representa-
tives Of all parts of the Union.-
At some points shouts for Grant and
Coltax greeted the arrival Gf the train,
guns were fired and various demon
strations ofjoy made. The unanimity
with which Grant was chosen has but
one precedent in the history of our
country and the settled state of politics
since his nomination makes his cleo
ton almost loregone conclusion.
Schuyler Colfax his worthy associate
is said to be, by those who know him,
emphatically the right man in the
place. OF Rads-radical, not fanatical,
firm yet mild hammered. His record
is irreproachablc. 1t is not strange,
then, the great West will roll up
formidable majorites for their champi
ons and that Copperhead faces have
begun to assume the elongated shapes
Of 'G5. There remains no cause now,
why they should not open a fire in the
rear. "The illustrious-conservative-
soldier" phrase will be apt to be dis
carded by conservative journals in
referring to Grant in the future and |
think they should be well satisfied by
this time that "the radicals acW touch
him with a forty-foot pole" Hot shot
and shell is nothing compared with
the political bombardment the Demo-
cratic party will receive this summer
and if the guns of the Union are not
effective, it's not because there are not
efficient crews to work them, for |
can assure you the old soldiers will
man the pieces and all that will be
required is the hearty support of those
citizens of the North who gave them
comfort and aid during the rebellion.
Let us hope that all who considered
the crisis vital in 'Gl will again rally
to common standard to battle for a
similar end-thc saving of the nation
from traitor hands. But, politics aside
for a short time.
If spoke disparagingly before of
the middle and upper part of the State
OF Indiana, l can perhaps make amends
by paying humble tribute to the south
ern end which / passed through. The
branch of the road which leaves the
Chicago and Great Eastern at lIagers-
town and winds down the valleys of
the White and Miami rivers to the
Ohio within thirteen miles of Cincin-
natl, passes through a country well
settled and developed, and possessed
in appearance and quality of every
element conducive to husbandry and
necessarily of wealth. Farms are
clean looking, generally speaking the
farm houses and out-buildings good.
Many broad acres are turned up by
the plow. Wheat stands thick and
rank, oats well up and the corn has
pushed itself out of ground. 70 my
inquiries concerning the frnit l receiv-
ed cheering answers. The valley
seemed very Elysian for the husband
man. lmade no note of any mineral
resources, but for excellent timber
there seemed to be good demand and
no end to the supply. Nearing the
city of Cincinnati from the South,
sliirting the shores of the Ohio, my
attention was attracted by the vine
yards for which this country has a
notoriety. They have fourishing
appearance and from the number of
fine residences attached to them |
imagine the owners are well-to-do in
the business. The southern slopes of
the Ohio valley are well adapted to
the cultivation of the grape. In the
city there are not many lions to "do."
L visited the watcr-works, crossed the
great suspensions bridge-I believe
the largest span in the United States,
went to the Art Gallery, visited the
races, now in full blast, looked into
their rolling mills and founderics, etc.,
but found nothing that would especi-
ally interest your readers. The boating
interest at present is dead, and but for
the prize fight between Coburn and
McCoolc, which comes off to-day,
there would be no ripple on the sur
face of everyday affairs. This last
has attracted to the city an immense
concoursc of roughs and bullies from
all sections of the nation much to the
chagrin of peaceable citizens and the
shame ofthc law. Local politics have
cooled down since the Convention is
over and Impeachment subsided, and
on Change, appearances are for the
better. Of the city itself my impress
sions are good. Though shorn Of its
prestige by the collapse of the cotton
trade it still manages to keep above
water and with its suburban villages