New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-05-26

erous as can be found anywhere III CVH-
versation with some of the prominent men
Of that place, we were informed that the
question Of the contemplated railroad from
there to Liberty had again been revived,
and it would be commenced very soon,
which, if such should be the case, would be
a great benefit to that ambitious little
city.
In the course of an hour the mail
train arrived ION time), and we were
soon I" all aboard . for Summit. We
were not many minutes in reaching
that high and healthy place. We arrived
late at night, when every thing was still,
and nothing could be heard save the rum
bling train, moving as a living thing, the
palatial cars of which contained many
travellers, who were enjoying balmy sleep
and peaceful dreams. At this time the ap-
pearance of the town indicated that it was
at rest, after struggling all the day long
with its many arduous duties.
In the morning, as the sun arose from bef
hind the eastern hills, casting its brightness
over the earth, bringing Joy and glad tidings
of another beautiful day, we were out
among the roses, jessamines and all else in
their bloom. After a kindly consideration
for the inner man, we were soon mingling
with the gay thrOng of that little city
Each and every one seemed to be intent on
doing their part before the day closed. We
were well received by our friends and &C
quaintances, some of whom had "stood
guard" with us in the Valley, when the
keen, cold blasts of winter came whistling
through their tattered garments, or were
with us on the march when the scorching
rays of the sun would PROSTATE them to the
earth.
When the days work was done, and night
had spread its mantle over all, there was
gathering of social hearts, in which many
"reminiscences of the past were referred to,
and the prospects OF the future argued.
The future seemed bright to all present, as
the people of this great country had spoken,
and resolved to place a shining light at the
capital in the person of that honest and
good man, Horace Greeley, whereby all
good citizens might see, and feel secure in
their investments and undertakings.
As our time was limited, we were compel
led to bid adieu to those kind people, and
take back tracks for the city. On getting
aboard of the train we discovered that for
tune had favored US, as we found that ac-
complished officer and gentleman, Mr..
McAvoy, in charge of the train. No one
need fear while he presides, as his kind con-
siderations have no limit.i
McCOmb City is soon reached, and a
glance of a few minutes showed plainly
that the originators of that place meant
business. The roundhouse for locomotives,
said to be the second largest in the United
States, is about completed together with
several first-class two-story dwellings for
the accommodation of mechanics. We were
informed that by the first of July next the
car shops would be completed and in full
operation. Mr.. Billings, the master-me-
chanic, deserves much credit for the rapid
ty with which he has had all this work
done.
Gan aboard " is again the cry. In making
the grand rounds, we found that indefati-
gable business manager and gentleman,
Colonel Wister, on the train, which was an
agreeable surprise to US. After passing the
ordinary salutations, we were soon engaged
in discussing coming events. We found
in him bright example for ali those in
tending to make the South their home-a
generous and magnanimous man.
All along our route we heard complaints
of the dry weather, and that the crops were
suffering for the want of rain. Ere this, no
doubt. the farmers have been favored with
several showers.
Our trip, altogether, was delightful, and
such one as can always be had on the line
of the jackson railroad. ID.