The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1869-07-16
OTHER PLACES.


by the Wellers, Creegars and Mil
hides, all Moravians. In 1776 they
sent men to the patriot army, and |
nurses and supplies to the hospital.
[ attended the old church, where so |
many near and dear to me, had joined |
in praise long years since, and was
with the earnest, simple
worship of the MoraVians. Visiting
in this section, l was enquired of by |
all as to the Marylanders in our coun-
ty. 1 made good report il every
instance, and intimated that they had
by emigrating to better
country.
FREDERICK CITY AND DvICINITY--BAR-
BARA FREITCHIE.
l will never ego back" on old Fred !
erick. The half was never told me.
From the hills at Emmittsburg the
view is one of unsurpassed magnifi-
cence. Itis grand panorama, bound.
ed by the broken mountain peaks, ris-
ing high in tho blue distance, adorn-
ed by highly improved farms, now rich
in golden grain, and sparkling brooks
meandeirng through the landscape.
l have never been in a more beautiful
or inviting country. l passed a fur
mace, where iron was made before 1770,
and from which material was furnish
ed for shot and she'll and cannon du-
ring the Revolution. Frederick City
is a place of 10000 inhabitants, is
we'll built, and rich. I solved the
Barbara Frietchie riddle, and can
say, she did iUe here, and did wave
the old flag in the face of "StOneWall
Jackson"
wAsHINGToN's HOME.
have been to the home of WASH
ington. The home is poorly kept,
by committee of old maids residing
in this city, known as the "MOunt Ver-
non Association. The grave and
grounds of the "Father of his coun-
try," like whiskey, Indians and land
grants in Congress, have become
matters of speculation to certain in.
terested parties.
WAR AND THE COUNTRY.
The war has done this country
great good. From Relay House" to
this city, and down the Potomac,
there are signs of new life. The lands,
worn out by unskilled labor, are be-
ing occupied by energetic meu; and
instead of masters, old mansions and
negro quarters, one now sees the cot
tage and school house gemming every
hillside; and fields rich in the prom
ise of abundance are seen instead of
sage,grass and dwarf pines. Loyal
energy and valor has done the work.
Labor is Winning fresh victories over
aristocracy and vice. -.a
FORTS, ETC.
All around this city, and along the
Potomac, are forts in ruins, and earth
works, thrown up to "save Washing
ton" Fort Foot is garrisoned by a
company of artillery, and they win
hold it at all hazards, for we took on,
at their landing, ten empty brandy
casks, and nine empty beer kegs, all
to be filed and returned next day.
Fort Washington was built in 1928,
and is a massive stone structure,
mounting ninety guns, and looking
irnpregnable. 1t is in full view of
Mount Vernon.
VIRGINIA ECTIoNS-WALKER.
This city is terribly dull. There
was little talk of the Virginia Elec-
ton yesterday, and general agree
ment that right triumphed. The sue
eessful combination is led by scar
pet baggers. Walker is good man,
of education and large interests in
the State. He received 10000 negro
votes, which is the best evidence they
have yet shown of their fitness to
have the ballot. They voted for the
best man. Can all white voters say
as much? It's quite certain, that in
official quarters here, Walkers eiec-
ton was generally desired.
VISIT TO PRESIDENT GRANT AND 9TH
ERs.
Grant, Sherman, Cox and CresWell |
are at their places, and all looking
we'll. As l informed them | was not
here to obtain Office for myself or for
any friend, and had no "grist in the
MILL they were quite cordial, and
pronounced me the most remarkable
man they had met since the 4th of
March.
1 might speak of the public build
ings, institutions, &C., but they have
all been so often described that
shall not trespass upon your readers.
ARLINGTON AND ITS GRAVES.
Arlington, with its ruins and IA,
BOO graves, is the saddest evidence |