The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
The Editorial ExcarsiOn.

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especial comfort and accommodation in the
shape Of splendid car, 10 which was attached
another amply ladened with all kinds Of mate
rial for the qualification Of the inner man. We
started from the depot by the morning train,
and soon We were gaily flying along at the
utmost speed Of the iron horse, leaving all
thoughts Of business with It's tedions cares far,
far behind.
The scenery along the whole route is one Of
continued and picturesque grandeur, consist
ing OF lofty hills, deep shaded valleys and
streams. After n delightful trip Of about Eve
hours, vi ,rriyed at the memorable and truly
romantic II Of Harrer's Ferry, psnt in by its
giant rocks, whose bases are iaved by the sill
very waters Of the Shenandoah and Potomac
rivers which form junction at this place.
Having disembarked, and wishing to view some
ofnalure' mighty and swe-inspiring creations,
BY mutual compact our little party were-soon
scattered about the neighboring eminenees,
viewing with feelings Of pleasure and satisfac-
ton all the sights In which this spot abounds.
We thought whilst rambling over the hills,
what contrast the little village presented at
present to what II did a few years past; now
DER those azure heights peace and tranquility
reign supreme, where the sulphurOus and DEATH
dispelling cannon was wont to pour forth its
murderous storms OF lion hail, and bright eyed
daisies bloom and dwell where the loud clash
and roar Of battle so lately resounded and re-
veberated against the mountain sides. From
this point a few proceeded in carriages to
Charleslown where wewsre very Hospitality en-
tertained BY our friends Of the Free Pres and
the Spiris Of JegsrseH. Returning 10 the Ferry
at sis O'Clock in the evening, we took our
departure for Winchester, arriving there about
ten. Our quarters here were at the Taylor
House, an excellent hotel and well worthy Of
patronage. The following morning we enjoyed
drive for several miles around the neighbor-
hood in company with number Of our travel
ling companions. Returning from the drive
Rev. James b. Aviretf, Principal Of the Dun
bar Female Institute, was in waiting TO escort
the Association TO his residence, which was
reached after a few minutes walk. The SoHtA-
era 0rpaaa Is published here and Is under the
control and management Of this gentlemen.
Each Of the members, after feeling addresses
had been made BY George Cotton and D. Ever
EFT Smith, Esqs., subscribed TO the magazine.
By invitation the Association next visited the
elegant residence Of Major Hunter, where We
were Hospitality entertained.
Hiram Lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons
at Winchester, have one Of the most beautiful
rooms we ever saw. II Is frescoed in the high
est and best style Of the art, richly carpeted
and It's walls arc handsomely decorated with
figures and symbols Of the ancient order, and
all the emblems and paraphsrnalia are COM
plete and perfect and the Lodge Is In four
ishing condition. Dinner being now ready at
the s'Tayier Hotel' the Association sat down
to table literally groaning under its great
weight Of the delcscies and substantials Of life,
which were discussed with a vim and spirit
seldom seen. s. s. Mills, Esq, who had "a
three hour speech in SOAK" spoke his piece in
his usual happy and felieitous manner, in the
short period of fifteen minutes, during which
he referred to the statesman, the soldier and
the editor and his scissors, and kept those pres
ent in continuous roar Of laughter. Major
Hunter and Mr.. Gallagher, the veteran editor
of the Virginia Free Press, INDUCED in some
very suitable remarks, and B. II. Richardson,
Esq, spoke Of the high calling of the editor
and admonished all to elevate and dignity the
profession, still more, If possible, and Mr.. Geo.
Cotton made speech In the same strain which
would have done honor to the head and heart
Of any man. Other speeches were made by
Messrs. D. E. Smith, George W. Wilson, DR..
Charles e. Tarr, George W. Cruikshank, Capt.
Beall and others, made short, pointed and ex-
cellent remarks, and appropriate ,oasts, 6ne
sentiments, wit, good hunour and hilariiy
abounded. s
On Saturday afternoon about . o'clock We
reached the climax Of our trip, "Jordan
Springs" This l. truly a beautiful spot, with
its cooling breczes and shady hooks, perfect
Elysium for the invalid. The medicinal prop
critics Of the springs are too well known 10 make
any comment upon, and we can safely say that
under the courteous and gentlcmany guardian
ship Of the hospitabls proprietor, T. c. Jor-
dan, the most fastidious could not fail to be
pleased. Resolutions, etc, were drawn up at
this place to express thanks to the D. 4 o. r.
r., for kindness extended to the Association I;
also similar ones were extended to Mr.. L. @.
Jordan. Bright and early on Monday we all
again reached the Ferry, at which place Messrs
Corner, Of the Baltimore county Uaion, John
son, Of the Dorchester Nsps, Basteed, Of the
CensreviIie 0bssrrer, Cyuikshank, Of the Cecil
Dsmoevas, Keefsr, Of the Frederick Erami#sr,
and ourself accepted an invitation from Will
H. Lowdermilk, Of the Cumberland Cirifiaa,
70 visit that city. Passes were furnished BY
s. B. Wood, Esd, the agent at Harper's Ferry,
and we arrived there At about 5 o'clock. After
sumptuous supper at the St. Nicholas Hotel,
we were escorted 10 carriage and proceeded
along the National Road for about miIes,
stopping at ssSsbastopor' going and returning.
In The evening we saw the sights, after which
the party were invited to partake Of refresh-
ments. Here's "Horsey" to you, LowdermIik,
but hope II will not prove ssrscyf'
We must not close thisskeieh without word
about Edward Potts, Esq-, the Prissse Score.
tary Of Mr. Garrett, the President Of ths rslti
more and Ohio Railroad Having been formerly
connected with the Press he seemed to act b.
Intuition and never allowed our wants TO suf.
fer; and for his courteous attention. the Asso.
ton are very much indebted
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