The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1872-05-18

the v ELDEST nIountai0e were hteraiiy covered
with them. Ttey Aabrd food for many bees,
and yet, as fosperlys honey abouuds. The
valley of EsctDl. sSound Hebron, IS still Gov
cred with vineyards. Indeed, almost every
step indicates the truthfulness Of the scrip
lures, and gives living reality to its descrip-
tons. Its predictions have been literally full
filed. The people are sunken in degradation
to lead miserable life, and yet in many re-
spects their habits are the same as in the
days of the Savior. An old Sheik at Hebron,
great kindness, and himself was our guide
through the city. Twas an amusing sight
70 see him leading an American lady care full
y hy the hand through the bazars. amidst
crowds Of the people who gathered to see the
strange sight, and taking her to the cave Of
Maopetah, as far as Christians are allowed to
go-and explaining as well as he could BY
signs all about the places Ct interest, and all
without once asking "backsheesh," or ap-
parently exT ecting any reward. He was
fine-looking old man, with full beard, and no
doubt had much the appearance of the cid
patriarchs whose former homes he was oc-
eupying. Our encampmsnt at Jericho was
.enlivened by = Bsdouin dance. Lighting up
fire in the dark night, a large number of
them collected around it and went through
nuny strange movements, accompanied with
wild, discordant singing and noise. TWAS
strange, weird scene, but as we were ther
guests and under their special protection we
feltuo feas 9, and rested quietly in their midst.
.a The ,northera part Of Palsstine' Isl much
more fertile and beautiful than sI'e southern,
but its richest plains are almost devoid OF set
tied 1nhabitants, and the black TENS OF the
sBedouips as scattered over them. As we
! rode along one hot day weary and burning
with thirst. We came suddenly upon =, well Of
'living water" out of which an Arab was
drawing water for. his aock of goats, which
surrounded him, with back made of goat
skin. We could not speak to him (our drago-
man being somewhat behind but be readily
comprehendsd our signs and without hesita-
ton drew water for ourselves aad horses,
leaving his own aock to wait until we were
supplied. The whole scene wildly called
some Of the Incidents Of scripture, and show
ed thst kindness and hospitality are often
found under an uninviting exterior. Js,
can not detail the interesting events OF
our very pleasant journey. They will ever
live with as and we shah look back to it as
ono Of the most agreeable events in our lives
We found on our arrival At Beyrout aIarge
packet of letters and papers, which were read
with interest for we had been more than =
moneh without news from our family and
friends, and almost without hearing from the
"Christian" world. Amongst otksrs we saw
several numbers Of your paper, and seated on
the dsck of . steamer in the quies Mediter ra-
mean Sea, We read Of the Republican Cor
vention and the nomination of State officers
and many other items of news from eur OWL
beloved State. No one realizes how deal
their county is until they wander in foreign
lands. We we're proud to have floating ovel
our tents IS vepassed through the land the
"stars and stripes and to set up our OWE
beloved banner in foreign land. A more
miserable and dstestabls governEier. tar
that of the Sultan cannot be imagined, ani
we snouIu EeJolce 10 see tue Gay Wnen IL ii
supplanted by some one which has greater
respect for the rights OF the subjects, and do
ing more for their comfort and protection
On one of the highest and most picturesqu.
Of the mountains of Lebanon we met large
company OF peasants under guard of soldiers
wholwere being taken by force from theil
own homes to fill the ranks of the army
They were clothed in miserable garments, and
ashley passed US looked wretcked,enough-
NO doubt signing for their own loved ones
left behind. We propose. to spend q Tea
weeks in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium
and hope to reach England by the Goth o
May. hope We may be allowed to look int
some Of continental prisons. If we are
will write you again. Y$ asa C. .f..c.