Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-10-07

WllucTeu, ana lOSJ III Unc lnOuuldluS, l.
found myself at the entrance of wild Sc
cluded cave, all overhung with brambles
and briar vines, so that it was difficult
without much perseverance to perceive it
and then obtain entrance. learned since,
that il is made sacred spot, as the secret
place of retirement of High Sheriff Hester,
when dsgusted with the vanities of the
world. and for holy meditation and prayer.
/ reclined on the moss covered ground,
and soon sank into q profound slumber,
and lay for many hours, and on awaking,
found that dream or vision of the night
had fallen on me in my deep sleep.
TIE GREAT OX-ROAST
LOCUST GAP AND Mt. CARMEL.
In my dream the day was ushered in by
the firing of fifty cannon, which had been
sent on the day before from New Y orlS in n
special car, at the expense of the City Trea-
surer, together with n liberal supply of
powder. The echoes were awakened on
the surrounding mountains and valleys,
like tie noise of ten thousand thunders till
the very earth seemed to trembc, in cele-
bration of this great and notable day-aud
of the approaching arrival of the distin-
guishcd guests.
Never shone brighter morniug-as the
sun began to move up grandly from the
eastern mountain top, touching with golden
beauty the surrounding landscape; the
birds having finished the early twitter of
their twilight music, now burst forth into
one wild anthem of joy, till the trees and
the grass and the flowers and the noun
tain, all seemed to join in this great jubilee
ushering in of the great Festival of UNI
rersal Liberty, without law, or order, or
limit" The whole of this rare and une-
qua!cd morning scene, was one oftranscnd-
ant grandeur, AMI unrivalled and thrilling
bcauty-a most fitting introduction of this
extraordinary occasion.
Soon amid the splendOrs of this scene
hove in sight the New y Iork train consist
ing OF fifty Pullman Palace Cars, aud about
one hundred freight and baggage and pas
sengcr cars.
The first fifty Palace cars were appropri-
atcd to the special use of Messrs. Tweed,
Hall, Connoly and Kelso, and equally d-
vided between them, which were occupied
by them. their clerks, secretaries and trca-
surers, their servants male and female. In
the care of the treasurer of each was large
new safe, in which n large amount of bonds,
grvenbacks and public vouchers were con-
tanned. The female servants were mostly
engaged III the four cars, furnished with
great splendor and cost, in which were
innumcrable cages of exquisite workman
ship-of nightingales, and canaries, and
rare birds of beautiful plumage and most
admired song.
The passenger cars contained n nuGlber
Of the most distinguished Irish Catholic
Rioters, both men aud woNen--each one
having q club and revolver at his or her
side.
Several of the freight and baggage cars
were furnished with great cost, cushioned
and carpcted, with troughs and racks and
managers Of pure gold, in which were the
renowned horses and equipagc Of the four
distinguished guests, and each horse was
attended by five grooms, all the vessels,
buckets and implements Of these palace
stables were made of pure gold-as wern
the bits of the brides and the mounting OF
the harm IS ; and the shoes of the horses
were of pure gold.-Onc of the passenger
cars in the rear of the train, rather plain
and rickety, was occupied by Horace Gree
ly, Ledger Bonner and jim. Fiske, COM
mittce appointed to take charge and cuato-
! dy Of the distinguished guests as they
had become security on their bonds for
their appearance at Court in New York to
answer some little charges, that required a
little of their time on their return.
The cars were all, except Greely u Co.,
ornamcnted with rare enGravings in gold,
and frcscoes of beautiful design and finish
-festoons of the richest and rarcst and
most costly flowers, literally covered the
cars, so that the train seemed like one vast
/ Hover garden or greenhouse in notion
and from each car were run up flag stats
| from which stream innumeIable black flags
| with the motto in large silver letters
"UnirerSal Lilerty ,cithout Ld,c or Order
or stint Of Lnnit."
Five cars were occupied by the special
band of Tweed ~ Co., who are engaged by
tfc year each day, while dinner is in pro
! gress at each oftheir princely mansions, tC
discourse music of the great masters. These
bands are musicians of all nations, selected
with great care and great expense, anC
/ brought to this country for the special usI
and benefit of these distinguished guests
Their instruments of music were Of i'm
mense cost, OF all variety and curious work
manship-embracing all that was used il
the Temple worship of old.
The procession required little time tt
/ form, and after that, speeches of welcome
were made by Judge Scott, Representativ,
Gallagher, and High Sheriff Hester.
! The private carriage of Tweed wal
drawn by four shining jet black stations,
each horse mounted by a rider, draped il
scarlet livery, and To each horse an Out-rid
er, and two iootmen stood in the carriage
In rear Of the seat, each dressed in thu
same costume, and with Tweed sat Scott.
The private carriage of Connely wa
drawn by four blooded bay stations, viii
same number of riders, oul-riders and foot
men. in bright yellow livery, aud in thii
carriage sat Couuey aud hepresentatiy,
Gallagher.
The private carriage Of Mayor Hall wa
drawn by four mich white horses, will
same number Of riders, oui.riders and loot
men IN bright green and crimson livery
aud IN this were seated Mayor Hall an,
High sheriff Hester.
Father llecker, uf Now York, had occu
pied ono ear alone and brought with hin
his iaVorlo charger, large Maltese Jack
WHICH ho rode la lho proc, ssiOn. The lon.
white dowing h.ard and his long white hal
falling over his shOnlers, aud dressed la
rich scarlet robe made him u eonspiruou
tgure,
liy this time ihe mountains and the tree
and lhr houses were covered With dcns
crowds oi people ~ witness tho wonderiil
ceremonies Ol this wonderful day,
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