Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-04-07

Do unto ~ tcnuerlng his respects 10 hit
y friends in Clcarfcld who had so gen
y erously supported him at the last
"A election.
li Thepariy, consisting Of about forty
a. left on Friday morning at halfpast ten
o'clock. The day was one of sunshine
: and smiles. Nature seemed to be
throwing off the 10y fetters of winter,
and appearing again in the verdant
!, robes of spring, All hearts were
buoyant with the prospect Of a pleas.
ant excursion, and the tolls and cares
Of business life were forgotten in the
general desire TO have 'good time"
George G. Wilkins, the popular and
efficient Superintendent of the Tyrone
: division OF the Penna. Railroad. had
rendered l.. A. Mackey, Esq, Presi-
dent Of the Bald Eagle Valley Railroad
Company, a special train 10 Clearfeld,
which was placed at the disposal Of
the party The kindness Of Mr.. Will
kins, in providing for them one Of the
most elegant and comfortable cars in
, the service of the road, was duly APP.
preciated by the entire party, and he
will be long and gratefully remember
ed by those who were the recipients
of his generosity. AT Milesburg the
party was Joined by few citizens of
Bellefonte, and without anything to
mar the pleasure or disturb the har-
mony and good feeling which prevail
ed, they arrived at Tyrone at Is
O'Clock, p. m, where a sumptuous din
ner was awaiting them, to which
"Gallintec," the Chief Burgess, and
the Court did ample justice. At2:15
P. m. the excursionists left Tyrone, in
the special train, under the control Of
ID. d. Woods, Esq, who has the repu-
tation of being one Of the most reliable
Train Masters in the State.
The ride across the mountains was
interesting and instructive. In many
places the gradient was l5i feet to the
mile, with curves equal TO the sharp
est on the Catawissa Road. As the
iron-horse gradually wound his way
along the side of the mountain, now
passing over deep rayincs, then reach
ing the summit, connecting valley and /
mountain and affording speedy and |
pleasant intercourse with our friends
Of Clearfeld, we were forced to the
conclusion that brain and enterprise
could not be baffled by superstition,
or defeated by the violent opposition
Of uncharitable men.
The road has been so carefully and
successfully managed, that no acci-
dents have occurred since it has boon
In operation.
We arrived at Clearfeld 5:1Op. m,
and the entire party were formed
In line under the command of Major
John wynne, Dispatcher of the p. &
i. r. r., at Lock Haven, gentleman
who contributed largely to the com.
fort and pleasure of the party during
the excursion. Major Wynne was a
brave and efficient officer in the Union
army during the rebellion, and served
his country there as faithfully as he
does his employees now. The party
were marched TO the Mansion House.
kept by Prince of landlord, got up
on the Falstaff style, in imitation of
"Lew Houseal" Comfortable rooms
were obtained, and soon an excellent
supper was prepared, to which the
party paid thoir respects with a keen
relish. After supper the party repair
ed to the parlor, whore number of
prominent citizens of Clearfield were
awaiting 10 extend us cordial wei.
come TO their beautiful town. among
whom were Hon. VIM A. Wallace, |
Judge Graham, Gov. Bigler, Judge ,
McEnally, Judge Leonard, Judge
Wright, Mr.. Weaver, Mr.. Goodlander,
Mr.. Mccullough, Mr.. Walters, Mr.. /
Boynton, DR.. Boyer, Walter Barrett,
and large number of others, whose
names are not remembered by our !
reporter.
AT s o'clock in the evening, the en- !
tire party, by special invitation, pro- !
ceeded TO the elegant residence of
Senator Wallace, where an enter
tainment was furnished to them, in S
style and profusion, which was the
subject Of comment by all present. =
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IN adjoining room, where Hon. l.. A.
Mackey, in behalf Of the exeursionists, n
,xnressed their thanks for III corS;ai !,
manner In which thew bad beon rece;v n n
,d bv tbe citizens of cIearseid cnn 7 7
,rat,Ilating the,n mon ,be com,,Io,inn M :,
# tbo Ra7lrooJ "a ~ which ent tfrn,iSo $3.50 : :
10 know Mr. WolIoco bad ornei,. :. ITs nan = !.
ribnted NOT only Iis means Nnt ~ ~ 4 4
onal infuenee and erort ions H. y
iackev's sneocb was nca, waii ,;nAand "a !,
mi ahnronriate and roao,,ad % LII, !, !,
N bimself The marty and ,be connty o. o.
yho loves to claim him as one of her m
most liberal and distinguished citizens. m
lr. Wallace replied in an elegant OF
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