Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-12-24
Letter from Wales.
CARyARyoS. Nov 2. 1859.

; DEAR EDS. CHR0NICLE:-As it was get.
ting late in the season. and being rather
cold upon the sea, did not take the an
ticipated trip to the Isle of Man.
1t has rained here almost constantly
since the last of August, making it very
disagreeable. The surrounding mountains
are now covered with snow; but in the
valleys the grass is yet green and beauti-
full, and the trees are not entirely shorn Of
their summer glory.
Having occasion to visit Manchester, |
took advantage of an excursion from BAN
ger to that city. Cheap trips are of daily
occurrence during the summer months,
and the number that take advantage OF
these is astonishingly great, and no won
der, when one can enjoy ride from John
O'Groats to Lands End and return for few
shiilngs. The engines and railway car
riages are decidedly inferior in appearance
to the American. The carriages are divid-
ed into several compartments, and are en-
tered at the sides. Tickets must be pro-
cured at the Offices. Before the train
starts the doors are locked. There are no
Accommodations whatever on board, and, if
booked for the third class, you are in cage
that will contain ten. One has the privi-
lege of choosing soft spot on board for
seat, or stand, which man OF average
size can not do and be erect. When pas
sengers change trains they are compelled to
look after their own baggage. for compa-
MES do not hold themselves responsible.
However, there are some redeemable fea-
lures, and ones that are not of the least
importance. The roads are built with the
greatest of care; the solidity Of the ma
sonny, and the firm and Substantial appear
ance of the rolling stock are noticeable.
Trains make exceedingly fast time, and the
greatest precaution is taken to prevent ac-
cideats In Manchester, the buildings
have dark and gloomy appearance, oc-
casioned by the smoke from the inumera-
bic tail chiinneys that arise like spectres in
every direction. The streets in the older
portion of the city are irregular and mar
row. There arc many fine buildings but
they do not have that massive appearance
so characteristic of Liverpool architecture.
Trade is dull in the cotton districts at pres
ent, and thousands Of operatives are out of
employment. l had the pleasure of at
tending the last Of two concerts given by
Mile Christine Nilsson, Who has created
such a. furorc Of late. Handlers oratorio of
the Creation was rendered. The thunder
ing peals of the great organ, with the pow
eriul orchestra, and chorus of five hun
dred, and yet Missions voice distinctly
heard rising above that grand swell of har-
mony, is something that | shall not soon
forget. 1t is asserted that Manchester
ranks first in the kingdom. for its musical
ability.
Upon returning to the Principally /
found that Watkin Williams motion for
the disestablishment of the Welsh Church
was exciting the political circles. The
Welsh liberal members do not all concur
in the opinion that this is a proper time to
bring forward such motion. The popu-
larity of the proposal is daily gaining
ground. Those high in authority in the
church admi. that it is possible, and ad'
wise the friends of the establishment to
unite for strenuous resistance.
The subject of political evictions in
Wales, was brought to the notice Of Par
lament at the last session. by Mr.. Henry
Rickard, A. S. The Cambrians stood
manfully by the liberal cause at the last
general c@ertions. for which. not a few in
the counties Of Abcrteifi, Caerfyrddin and
Carnarvon, have lost their farms, and are
driven FROM their homes. Thus do the to-
~ land owners trample upon the rights of
their fellow men taking unjust advantage
of their position and power to Cypress the
unprotected. There is much sympathy
for the perseclted manifested throughout
the Land, and, at a convention recently
convened at A berysturyth. for the purpose
of taking the matter under consideration,
it was resolved 10 raise fund of twenty
thousand pounds for the relief Of the 20.
litical martyrs.
Last week paid visit to Nevln, where
your late fellow townsman, Mr.. VIM. E.
Williams and family, now reside. They
are looking hale and hearty. They were
in Dodgeville twenty years, and would
gladly return were it not for the severity
of Wisconsin, winters. While at Nevin,
received the unexpected intelligence that
the inevitable Joe Jones and Doc. Mat
thews had lit in Wales. Made all possible
haste to Carnarvon to meet them. They
appear none the worse for having crossed
the big pond, and express themselves much
pleased with the appearance of things gen
orally. Their circulars are scattered in
every direction, and the glarng posters on
tho street corners, announce their readi-
ness to teach Welsh ponies all sorts Of cir
Gus and Yankee tricks. From present in
dications I should Judge the undertaking
will be decided success.
Yours respectfully, d."