The Waynesburg Republican. [volume] (Waynesburg, Pa.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-27

excepting the noise of the train. With
the gray streaks of dawn betokening
the return of light, l frightened upto
catch what | could of the kind and
and quality Of the country, of the in
habitants and their rpeculiarities. Near
ing the western boundaries of Ohio by
this route l was surprised to find the
land 80 level. 1t resembles much the
eastern part Of Virginia, the soil only
being black loan instead of sand. 1t
looks poor, and if l may Judge from
what | saw it is as poor as it looks.
So in the eastern part of Indiana, until
you come to Logansport on the Wa
bash, emitting some few elegant scopes
and one or two Aourishing "Western
towns" Stretching away from Lo-
gansport to the northwest is the real
prairie land, dotted at intervals by
snug-looking farm houses, rank with
pasturaSe and covered with grazing
herds. To the eye unfamiliarized by
acquaintance, it presents degree of
sublimity. The streams are deep and
sluggish anil tortuous in their wind
ings. Throughout the length and
breadth Of our vision, cultivation
seemed most prosperous as, indeed, it
does along the whole route. Sunday
afternoon, the steeples of Chicago
loomcd up on the plain ahead like the
royals of a fleet of men -of-wars-men.
Rounding to on the west side of town,
we came up alongside the depot plat
form and set our feet down in Chicago
the famous, renowned Chicago!
Soon we were snugly ensconced in
good quarters ready to "do" the city,
nominate candidates for the Republi-
can party, or make ourselves useful in
any way.
must acknowledge my first i'm
preston of the place not good. My
opinion is that it is the best advertised
city in the United States, and from
that fact it derives its prestige. There
is nothing at all remarkable in the ap-
pearance of the city, on the contrary
it is commonplace. The suburbs pre-
Gent no attractions whatever. The
houses are frame, the land low and
wet, and at this time, streets not paved
are hub deep in black mud. True,
the business part of the city is well
built, but nothing extra. Fine resi-
dcnces are scarce in comparison with
cities approximating it in population.
But l am not here to run the city
down, these are only my convictions.
Many fthe citizens are thorough-br
Yankees, and any one acquainted with
their style know them to be energetic
and go-ahead-a-tivc, but most con-
founded "blowcrs." That's what they
are con" in Chicago.
As first intimatcd in this letter pol
itics are high, rampant. The city is
filling up fast and among them arc
many Greene countians, some direct
from Pennsylvania, Others residents OF
these parts. OF the former are the
party am with, Maj. j. b. Morris,
Capt. Bent Donley, DR.. A. b. Miller,
of the latter ! have met Mr.. Robt.
Adams, (of Elijah,) Mr.. VIM. Lindsey,
B. K. Higinbotham, ]. 7. Ham
mers, and others here on business and
as delegates to the different Conven-
tions. And ofall these there are none
who by some hook orcrook will not get
tickets for the great Conveniently
the way, rare exotics in this latitudeas
not one in a thousand of the strangers
in this city will get in. You see
"Greene county" is able to take care Of
itself at "all times and under all cir
cumstances." The weather is most
propitious for the work ahead.
MAY 21.-I detained this letter
beyond anticipation and by way Of
prerogative will add, that you already
know, who are favored with daily
mails and telegraphs, The National
Republican Convention of '6S has
passed into history. GRANT and COL
FAX are the nominees amid the widest
enthusiasm.
As I write heavy guns are thunder
dering on the square and the shouts of
the people mingle with the hoarsc
notes of rejoicing. This is a proud
day for our country. OF the Soldiers
and Sailors and the National Conven-
vention, III write anon. J.E.s.