The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-25


Through by Rail from sacramento-A Plea
SAINT J0urney-The Passengers and How
They Enjoyed Themselves.
The first through trip from Sacramento 70 this city
without change Of cars was completed yesterday
morning. The passengers, which included q num-
Der Of ladies and children, were evidently not
fatigued, while the Journey was generally pro-
nounced to be one Of great pleasure and interest.
One Of Pullmans palace cars, attached to the regu-
lar train, LETT Sacramento on Saturday, July II, at
halEpast six O'Clock A. NJ, nearly filed with excur-
soniss, the following being the names OF those who
arrived in this city:-W. A. Bray, wife and four
children; A. S. Hurlburt, g. M. Derby, wife
and three children. all OF San Francisco; Charles
A. Townsend, OF New Haven, formerly captain Of
the United states mail steamer Fulton; s. Lpman
and Mrs. A. Newland, of San Francisco; M.
Jacoot, bearer Of dispatches from the Queen or
Tahta to the Emperor Of the French Mrs. Jac0ili0t,
Mrs. Corbett and three children; J. Norton and
wife, John g. Garland, wife and two daughters;
Mrs. NJ. Z. Walker and family, George H. Parker,
MISS Latten and Miss Poe, and Frank W. Hilton,
conductor. There were In all between thirty and
forty passengers, many OF whom were bound for
Europe aud arrived In time to catch the steamer
8. Laurent, which sailed yesterday morning for
1t Is needless to say that the event was regarded
as one OF no small importance, for, al.
New York has been made by many persons
changes Of cars were found necessary at several
places on the route. Yesterday morning, however,
tine trip was rendered complete, and the passengers
were doubtless highly pleased at having been the
Of persons conQregated at the depot Of the Hudson
River Railroad this morning to await the arrival OF
s ss cs s as s r Rs qua e to
O'Clock but at that hour it had not made its appear
ance. Even then many were not slow to express
utes after eight O'Clock al fears were dspeled for
the cars were then IN sight and feeling Of grata
up to the depot a loud cheer burst forth from all
SIDES anu the greatest curiosity to see the passen-
gers was displayed.
On the outside Of the palace car was large yellow
piacafd labelled ''San Francisco to New York." an
announcement that was read With both surprise and
the passengers had come out Jumping with fatigue.
or pale and sickly looking, having come such dis
group apparently, never LETT a railroad car. The
gentlemen were quite brisk and active while the
ladies and children were all smiles, and received
the congratulations OF their friends with evident
JOY. Altogether the scene at the depot was quite an
interesting spectacle and was OF itself very sign
cant.
The passage from Sacramento to New York has
been accomplished In six and half days, without
passengers are now on the Atlantic Ocean, on their
way to Europe Those who arrived from Sacra-
speak OF the TIP IN the
nous, as the beautiful scenery, the friendly and
which was thoroughly relished by ALL
The road IS described to be in good condition. The
car stopped twelve hours at Pr0montory Point and
half an hour three times day for meals. 1t
Is intended, however, that in future there VIII
be no delay at Prom0ntory Point. The average
speed over the Central Pacific road was about fl
teen miles an hour and over the Union Pacific from
twenty 20 twenty-five miles an hour. Altogether the
entire route is spoken OF as very beautiful aud enter
tanning. Chicago was reached on Thursday, July
~, at TOUR O'Clock r. NJ.
The Plains furnished some sights to the passen-
gers. Here and there immense numbers OF deer
and elk were seen racing about, doubtless terrified
the IRON horse dashed along the road. Thousands
Of prairie dogs were seen at times but no bufa0es
were observed. AS already mentioned the journey
was not marked by any feelings OF uneasiness
on the part Of the passengers and everything
went right smoothly from beginning to end.
Indeed II must have been an easy ride all the way
since OF the twelve children nearly two,thirds were
years OF age, and they looked quite fresh
and blooming upon their arrival here.
The passengers took parting farewell Of each
other at the depot, some proceeding directly to the
steamer bound for Europe The arrival OF the FIRST
through car from Sacramento Is an important event
not easily to be lost sight Of, while 1t must ever be
pride and pleasure to those who travelled by IT, Here
have the two oceans linked, while the steamer Is
awaiting the coming OF the passengers bound across
the broad Atlantic, The great highway to the East
empire is opened, and the dream OF millions viii
soon be realized