Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1870-07-20


TnE EXcuRsIoNisTs The excur
sion mania has lately been raging owe
the Clenrfold and Bald Eagle raj
roads, to the satisfaction no doubt o
the participants in most cases. Tw,
weeks ago flank movement wal
made from the Juniata Valley, by
party Of Huntingdoners They cam,
to town SO quietly, and behaved them
selves so well, that half our citizen.
were unaware of having entertained
them until they had left. We find
the following in the Monitor of last
week
On Friday, sth instant, a party OF
more than forty persons, including
the Pastor, and Trustees and other
members Of the Presbyterian congre-
CATION of this place, with their fami-
lies, visited Clearfeld, for the purpose
OF examining tho new and beautiful
Presbyterian church recently erected
there, Through the courtesy and
kindness Of Mr.. Wilkins, Superintend.
ent Of tho railroad from Tyrone, n
special car was provided and every
arrangement made for the pleasure OF
the party.
The day was natures own-with
soft sunshine and gentle breeze and
the ride over the Allegheny presented
a scene of wild and rugged beauty,
rarely equaled. We arrived at Clear
field precisely at noon, and stopped
at the Leonard House, where We were
regaled with a most excellent dinner,
to which ample justice was done by
the entire party, from the youngest
even to the oldest.
Dinner over, the party, in charge
of Rev. Mr.. Butler, Ex Governor Big
Ter, Senator Wallace, Mr. Weaver, DR..
Hills, Judge Wright, and others,
whose kindness and attention are
gratefully remembered, wore taken to
the Presbyterian church, stono struc
ture of great elegance and beauty,
which cost about 10000. Outside, il
is imposing; inside, it is grand Its
location is directly on the street,
which in our opinion, is great mis-
take, but its style, structure and de.
sign are beyond our criticism. The
effect upon entering through the main
front door, is exceedingly impressive,
and it would be difficult to see how
the interior Of a church could be more
beautifully designed and finished.
Ex-Gov. Bigler, whom we are glad
to find enjoying the health and pos.
sessing the genial warmth of his
younger days, devoted about two
years to the building of this church
1t is largely the result Of his liberal
ity, energy and elegant taste and we
join the Presbyterians of Clearfcld,
in thanking him for his glorious labor
of love- In view of the erection of
a Presbyterian church hero next year,
VIC would suggest to the Governor,
sub rosa, to hold himself in readiness
to respond TO any calls that may be
made upon him from this quarter.
Through with the church, the party
had halfan hourlef fora walk through |
the town; and, kindly piloted by /
Senator Wallace, We saw what was to
be seen, and found that Clearficld, al
though little in the mud, contains
many very fine private residences, a
large amount Of wealth, and many
kind and hospitable families.
Back in the cars-thc hand shaking
over and the farewells said-our par
ty turned one TO the other, and with
one voice exclaimed, Delightfml-I
Friends of Clearfeld, let us know
when you arc coming, and We prom
lee to return TO you in kind, if not in
degree, the welcome you gave us.