The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-08-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT.
Exclusively to the IntellIgoncer.
tBy the Western Union Line.
once Northwest cor. OF Main and Monroe sta)
THE MARYLAND EDITORS
EXCURSION. a

H. LlnC,)
SANDusKY CITY, O., August II.
At9 =. NJ. yesterday the Maryland EC
itOrial Association, and guests, partoo
of a grand banquet, elegantly served
the dining room of the Put.in.Bay Hous'
The table was beautifully decorated, an
large number Of the guests of the hote
from all parts of the Union, both ladiC
and gentlemen, assembled to enjoy tn
occasion. .....
Several gentlemen Of the press Of di
ferent cities Of Ohio, as also prominent In
dividuals of other professions and pul
suits, united in the banquet, and at lcas
one hundred were seated at the tabl(
Judge Wilson, president of the assoCia
tiOn, occupied the head Of the table, wit
the other officers on his right, John Wills
ESD, of Baltimore, taking the secon
post of honor.
Alter ample justice had been done tn
delicious viands, both edible and pots
bio, which were provided in great abun
dance, Judge Wilson called the COmpan,
to order and stated, as the first regula
toast he would offer, "The Pen and Pres
-mightier than the Sword !" and CalleC
upon Mr.. Wills to respond.
Mr.. Wells took the floor and said tha
the sentiment offered by the gentleman
was entirely too comprehensive for dis
cllssion upon an occasion like this, and hi
therefore should moi undertake to MAKE
nm elaborate address. lie then alluded
Ieellngly to his long connection with the
press, and made some pointed illusions as
to its power and usefulness; referring also
10 the power Of the sword, and in a gen.
erAl way occupied the attention of the
company for about twenty minutes.
The second toast, "The editorial frAter.
nityo Maryland" waa responded to by
Dr. g. lIarr.
Charles A. Wallis responded TO the
third toast, "Thc State of Maryland, one
Of the original thirteen, where civil and
religious liberty was first established by
law"
The fourth toast, "1hc wine press Of
Ohio" was neatly responded to by Col.
Iiaughman, Of Frederick, Md" ss
Col, j. j. Stewart responded to The fifth
toast, "The Baltimore n Ohio Railroad"
The sixth toast, "Our worthy host"
waa responded to by Col. Sweeney one Of
the proprietors Of the house.
The seveg'A toast, "Ohio welded to
Maryland W material interest, may she
never be divorced" was Gloquently re.
spOndGd 10 Gen. Ward, Of Ohio.
About 8 =. NJ. the company adjourned
and many enjoyed sail upon the lake,
and the Others occupied their time in
visiting the various vineyards upon the
island, and in strolllng upon the rocky
shores of Gibraltar. An elegant hop took
place in the evening.
This morning at A. NJ, the excur.
sionists took their leave of the beautiful
spot and generous host Of friends, among
whom they have been so elegantly enter.
tained for the past few days, and embark.
ed on board the Evening Star, for San.
dusky City. AS the boat steamed. out into
the lake, complimentary salute was fired
from the battery upon the Island. A
waving Of handkerchiels from those on
board, acknowledged the compliment.
The party arrived at Sandusky City,
alter delightful ride Of two hours, and
were met at the landing by members Of
ihe press, the mayor and other city
authorities AT 10A. NJ. they attended an
elegant breakfast party:at the residence Of
1en. W. H. Mills; aNer which they were
shown about the city, and ats =. NJ. dined
1t the West House by invitation Of the
press, the city authorities and'eitizens.
Numerous sentiments were offered and
to in brief and fitting terms by
several gentlemen Of the Association and
,itizcns Of Sandusky. DR.. Massy, Presi.
lent Of the First Branch Of the City
Council, made brief address Of welcome,
giving assurances of continued friendship
between the States Of Ohio and Maryland.
H0l. Mack, editor Of the Ddily Register,
also welcomed the Association on tho part
Dl the press Of Sandusky in a most cordial
manner. W. r. Miner, a prominent cIt.
zen, on the part Of the people extended
n hearty welcome. Indeed, all were pro.
fuse in their generosity To the cxcur.
siOnists.
Alter dinner several extensive wine
cellars were visited, as also the extensive
works Of the Sandusky Wheel Company,
.he Sandusky Handle Factory and the
Iandusky Edge Tool Company. In the
'vcning the editorial party were serenaded
II the West House by the City Brass
Band. A large supply Of the most excel.
ent native wine was presented to the ex.
'uralonists COmmiSsary department. The
eading business men Of this city evinCe
iigh appreciation Of the mutual advan.
agen their trade with Baltimore through
he instrumentality Of the Baltimore &
ohio Railroad Company.
At 7P. NJ. the company took their lie.
'arturo for home, feeling highly delighted
With the people Of this city and county;
nd will ever bear in grateful rcmem.
rance this visit to the city Of Sandusky.
The New York Editors at ST. Paul.
ST. PAUL. August II.
The editorial excursion party were en-. !
ertained at the Denver House to-day, nj /
't Paul, by the city, Governor Austin
,rcsiding, Addresses were made by his |
fNcellcncy, Governor Austin, General
.!awlcy, NJ r Dana, Gov. Bloss, General
Hancock, Messrs Brownley, Delano and
,ihcrs