Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-05-16
THE EXCURSION OF THE HIGH
CoM1. sH.S TO HAN

The excursion Of yesterday on the Baltimore
and Ohio road to Hsrper's Ferry WAS one of the
most successful and altogether delightful which
ever went out OF Washington. The party az en-
bled At the Baltimore depot by asa. no, and ct
the train started the special cars being att ached
as far ss the Relay House TO the regular morn
ing train for the West As soon a. the train
was outside the depot breakfast WAS announced.
and the guests were invited 20 the restsursn'
car. This car is lifted up luxuriously. every
arrangement being made conducive to comfort
and elegance. The breakfast consisted of fruit.
meats, including broiled spring chickens, hot
biscuits, tea and coffee. After breakfast the
ladies and gentlemen rambled about At theiE
pleasure, and those who desired were shown
through the several cars, which made up the
most luxurious railroad tram which ege passed
over the Baltimore and Ohio road.
There were about forty guests. The invita-
ton was given 10y Mr. Garrett, president OF the
road, ana Gen. Schenck suggested the names
OF few OF his friends whom he wished TO in
clude in the party. Earl de GRAY, Sir Stafford
Northcote, Sir Edward and Lady Thornton
Lady Macdonald and her brother, Mr. Bernard
mis-. lsh and her son, Mrs. Bancroft Davis,
Secretary Robson, Attorney General Aker'
man, Gen. Schenck, the Misses Schenck Judge
hosr. Judge and Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Col. Au-
lick, Mrs: Gen. Emory, Miss Turnhull, Misses
MI LeStrange and Mr.. Howard, Mr.. Trench
and Capt Ward, OF the British Leg alton; Mr.
Northcote, son OF Sir Stafford Northcote; Col.
MAX woodruff, who is to be assistant secretary
OF our legation in Tendon, we e OF the party NJ
hoontz, W ashington agent OF the Baltimore and
ONO railroad, accompanied the train from
At the Relay House, Mr.. Garrett. pres,aen,
Oh the road, joined the party, and his private
car was attached TO the train. Accompanying
Mr. Garrett were DIR. Van Bibber, q. j. NJ
Gwinn, Mr.. Edward Potts, Mr. Robt. Garrett.
and gentlemen representing three OF the lead
ing Baltimore papers. Mr.. CARROTS private
car ca. mas 10 tne rear an open compartment, and
tins was the favorite resort during the morning
for all Who wished to enjoy the scenery The
English gentle showed great interest in the
country through which they passed, and ey-
pressed much admiratio Of the beautiful view.
along the Patapsco river. There was much
ease and socisbility prevailing among the
each other, and having set out with the deter
miDation to enjoy themselves they did so to the
fullest extent, showing their high appreciation
of all that had been done for their Comfort and
pleasure. Athalf. past eleven lunch was served
IN the refreshment car, quite q sumptuous re-
past, consisting of devilled crabs boned turkey,
lobster ssiad, cold meats, and wines, including
an abundance OF champagne.
Arriving at Harpere Ferry, a large con-
course OF people from the surrounding country
were found TO have assembled in the hope Of
seeing an English Earl, most probably
Whe, her thew were successful in distinguishing
him did not appear, but a. Earl de Grey is ex-
ceedlDgly unpretendinR in manner and dress, it
rs scarcely probable he realized the popular
ideal OF naughty aristocrat- A pilgrimage
was made by the entire party to Jeherson's
ROCK: and the view from thence admired. The
cemetery was visited, and then about half the
ladies' and gentlemen, among whom were all
the English gentlemen, deter 70 ascend
to the toPmost pinnacle on Maryland Heights
IN vain was an attempt made to dissuade them
al discourage them by telling of the arduous
task they would iiId il; 60 they would and did
At least more than half of those who started
vent to the top, and were rewarded by seeing
ne whole beautiful landscape mapped cut at
their feet.
When they returned, the train started AT once
and Immediately afterwards dinner was an
nounced a most substantial repast il proved
and very refreshing after the labors of the
afternoon. For the remainder of the day there
was a lttle card playing, very much lively con
veIsatfon, and, for q few, soothing sluuber
which as rendered the more necessary as the
early start had induced early rising When the
train reached Washington, at nine O'Clock
there was gener al reluctance manifested 40 )pt
leaving the cars, and so putting an end TO az
altogether delightful occasion. one Of those so
rare, to the full enjoyment OF which there arr
no urawDacks. Miss GRUMPY.