Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-23
A TRIP no THE EAST.
The Great Railroad Routes to the
Eastern Seaboard.
and New York II The Ap-
prOaehfng Theatrical season-The
Works of the baltimore and OHIO
RAILROAD at Baltimore, Etc.

Correspondence
Three weeks ago ] left the Bluff City
on flying trip to the Eastern seaboard
including the great commercial cities o
Baltimore and New York. The triI
over the great thoroughfares-the Mem
phis and Louisville railway, the Short
Line route to Cincinnati, and the re
nowned Baltimore and Ohio railroad t
the East, combines everything to be de
sired-speed convenience and safety
In few hours you are landed on thu
banks of the Ohio, by taking advantage
of the fast time and close connections o
the Memphis and Louisville railway. Thu
route offers superior attractions to tray
elew coming South and going North; j
is one of the important links in the grea
network of railroads which will event
ually stretch out to the shores of the
great Pacific ocean. The cars on this
line are elegantly fitted up, well ventil
ated, and are presided over by polite
attentive and affable conductors. The
track is in fine condition, in complete
state of repair-such as guarantees fast
time and safety. Arriving in Louisville
/ availed myself of the close connection
and solid comfort of the celebrated Short
Line railway to Cincinnati, and was
soon numbered among the floating pop
ulation of the Queen City of the West
To the East, the great highway OF
travel is the famous Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. The passengers over this road
have the privilege of taking in en- route
Washington City without any additional
charge, an advantage offered by no other
line. Through tickets and through bag
gage-checks are issued over this line,
and the celebrated Pullman Palace
sleeping cars are attached to all the
night trains. The scenery along the
route is of the most attractive and ro-
mantle character, especially the noun
tain scenery. The now historical
points-Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg,
Point of Rocks, Cumberland, the Cheat
River region, etc.-possess peculiar In
terest to travellers from the South, be-
cause these noted points were the scenes
of the great struggles during the late
war between the States, and around
which great armies contended for vic
tory. The reputation of this road for
safety is "world wide" and is the favor
tie route pursued by ladies travelling
Eastward on trips for health or pleasure,
Reaching Baltimore, a pleasant trip
through Pennsylvania and New Jersey
TO New York City, carried me to the end
Of my journey. A business engagement
Of ten days duration in the great me-
.ropolis did not interfere with visits
% the principal points of attraction
in and around the city-attraetions too
we'll known to need any description.
While sojourning in New York, | had
he pleasure of meeting DR.. G. r. Spald-
ng. one of the lessees of the Memphis
rheater. The Doctor lives at SAUCER
les, some hundred miles up the Hudson
liver, where he has charming resi-
lence and farm of over one hundred
lcres of land Accepting a pressing in
yitation from DIR. Spaldng to visit his
home, we we're soon passing |
up the Hudson, which presented, like a
series of charming views
On either bank. A day S strolling about
he elegant grounds Of the Doctors |
arm was most enjoyable pastime,
when one grows weary of the
appearance Of mighty |
,ity. While discussing men, women
md things in Memphis, DR.. Spalding
informed me that during the ensuing
season he intended to present
-are attractions to the Memphis people.
Among the numerous stars engaged by
he managers can be counted Miss Lilly
Eldridge, Dominic Murray, Mrs. Bowers,
Joe Jefferson, Mrs. Chanfrau, Bandmann
and wife, Mrs Oates Comic Opera Com
pany, Lydia Thompson's new Blonde
Troupe, Mckee Rankin's Comedy Com
pany, the Wyndham Transatlantic Com
besides many others. Thisya-
riety of sterling attractions will make
The Memphis Theater a most popular
and fashionable place of resort during
the approaching season.
HOMEwARD BOUND.
Reaching Baltimore on my way home
ward, Major Blanchard, General Freight
Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
an invitation TO visit the num-
erous works and shops of the Company.
Escorted by Captain Smiley, one of the
Of the road, we inspected the
immense car shops and works during
the day. Meeting Captain lBeeler, the
Agent of the Bremen line of ocean
steamers, we visited the piers and docks
of this corporation. The steamship Der
lin had just come in with All German
emigrants on board. The company pro-
tects all emigrants from plumber, and
permits no one TO visit the vessels with
out proper passes. The gold brought by
the emigrants is changed into American
currency by the Company at the regular
market rates, and fine storehouse sup
plies them with provisions and other ne
cessaries of life at cost prices, until they