The Union and journal., 1869-09-24
CORRESPONDENCE.

LEWISTON, sept. ZZ, loOJ.
Mn. EDITOR A little recreation from the
fatigue Of the heated city sometimes affords
great relief, 50 one day last week we resolved to
visit the well-known village Of Norway. TAX
ing the cars ut the Maine Central, VIC arrive ut
Danylle Junction, ut q quarter before seven, "A.
NJ. Amer waiting about an hour and half
for the train, we stepped on board the Grand
Trupk. There have been numerous stories told
about this road-the hard riding, the many
casualties, the frequent precipitation down the
embankments, &C., but as we experienced moth
ing Of the kind on our journey, II would be q
little indecorous to say anything about the road
except in praiseworthy manner. The officers
seemed to he gentlemanly, afiable and obliging.
We arrived at South Paris, village Of about
800 inhabitants, at half past nine o'clock, and
Immediately took coach for Norway, distant q
mile and half. The Elm House, where we
stopped for the day, and the only hotel in the
place, sets upon q level grass plat, with large
elm trees in front, making II Of picturesque
beauty us well as place Of shade and coolness.
In looking over the register, we found the ar
rivals averaged some 25 or 30 per day, which Is
much larger average than is common to our
hotels. Norway is up among the hills, which
run nearly mountain high. and many travellers
to the mountains linger for few days ut this
place to enjoy its luxuries. The village con-
tains about 5000 inhabitants, and Is situated on
the Pennecsseewassee river, which affords ample
facilities for manufacturing. A large fence
from the falls stretches away into the Interior,
distance Of six miles. There ore gristmills,
saw-mills, woolen mills, carding mills, shingle
mills, tanneries, and other extensive manufac-
tories here, and the people generally seem to be
an industrious and ambitious class. Mr.. VIM.
A. Barrell Of this city has recently leased tho
Pcnneesseewassec mill in Norway, and remod-
elled IL throughout, and is now doing large
business. Other buildings for manufacturing
are in process Of erection. Our party were \
unit in copjecturng great enterprise in this viii
lagc in the future.
The challenge Of the Triumph company TO
play the Lewiston Co. in Portland, for $1,000,
in October, creates considerable excitement here
among the friends Of the latter, and the chal-
lengc win be accepted, If the former will allow
the latter the privilege Of selecting the place for
playing, il being their belief that the challeng-
ing party has no right to determine when and
where such challenge shall take place.
The Supreme Court commtnced its session in
Auburn. Monday, Judge Walton presiding.
Hon. Chas. Sumner Of Mass. is TO deliver .
lyceum lecture in this city, about the middle Of
October. HoRArirs.
WASHINGTON, Sept 20, 1869.
EprroR or USIoS AND JOURNAL:
Yesterday was one Of the finest days Of the
season and the attendance at the various churches
was unusually large. Many Of our clergymen
who have during the heated season been recruit
ing their energies at the fashionable watering
places, have returned and are rcsuming their
pastoral duties. The Rev. DR.. Newman, the
eloquent pastor Of the Metropolitan Church has
not vet returned to the city. He has been Alb
sent from the country. visiting Europe for the
express purpose Of marrying couple. who de-
sired his services upon that important OCCASION
DR.. Newman Is now in the West, soliciting funds
TO complete the tower Of his church and to place
therein Q chime Of bells.
Although this city is PRONOUNCED by many
correspondents 20 be the worst In the country.