The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1872-02-01
everything reminded me of some
passage in the Bible.

! EJeAoock3C All LlAC A1lOlGs
After we had walked until we wer
tired we, that is, our three gentlemen
Miss Sly and myself, took donke,
ride through the streets and back to on
boats. wish you could have seen u
and our dragomen running after us
whipping up the donkeys for us. I
was a scene which must be seen to b,
appreciated. We enjoyed it all verl
much, and went back TO our steame
quite satisfied with our visit to Alexan
dria, and not caring to ever visit ther;
again. My heart aches for these miser
able people. never knew before tn,
meaning of the words, "GrOss darkness
shall cover my people"
About o P. NJ. Saturday, little steam
er came for US to go to the railroad. A
very kind old gentleman had taker
pains to get US a railroad carriage witt
only persons in it, so that we would
have room to lie down, as we had tC
travel all night. We could plainly see
the huts and villages as we passed. Our
old friend and talked most of the night,
as he knew every foot of the ground.
He has been sea captain more than 40
years. This is s,ship but he has not the
command of her this trip. He is very
entertaining, and takes great interest in
us.
We reached Suez about daylight Sab
BATH morning. Saw in the early dawn
the natives outside of their huts, kneel-
ing with their faces toward Mecca. I
thought they were a reproach to US in
our Christian land.
We saw the regular BedOuins of the
desert, just as we have them described.
We saw fishermen hanging their nets
up to dry. wondered If the Apostles
were such hard looking customers as
these men. How little like our Chris
tian Sabbath this was How Ionged
to hear the sound of the old church-bell;
Never did I realize so deeply the bless
ing of our Christian Sabbath. "Who are
we that God has been so mindful of
us?" Oh, that the people in Christian
lands could be made to feel what priv
ileges they have, and improve them for
their own sakes, and be willing to help
send light into this darkness.
We came on board our steamer about
8 A. M. and as soon as we could get set
tied we had service. An Episcopal
Minister, Missionary in Calcutta, read
the service and preached a very good
sermon from the words, "There is joy
in heaven over one sinner that repent
eth"
About Al P. NJ. we were moving out
ofthe harbor into the Red Sea. The
scenery is beautiful, and felt the So
Iemnity of the place and the occasion.
Some one pointed out to us the identi-
cal place where the hosts of Israel pass
ed over. We passed a large ship, load
ed with pilgrims from Mecca.
The sea is smooth and quiet. The
weather is warm, about like our August.
Have laid aside all warm clothing.
Many ladies have on lawns. We all
wear long rolls Of soft white muslin
around our hats, which is very pretty.
Gentlemen wear their turbans as we'll
as ladies. Most of the gentlemen have
on to-day white linen pants and white
shoes.
We passed the Sinai range of noun
tains. The real Mount is about 20 miles
inland, so it can not be seen. I am
having a delightful trip; am so inter
ested all the time, I have not time to be
home-sick, but I do long to hear from
home.
Tuesday, Nov. 8. We are soon to en-
ter the Arabian Sea. It is very warm
here. sleep in the saloon on the table.
We have a fine sea-bath every morning
in large marble tubs. don't know
what we would do without them. We
will stop at Alden tomorrow and mail
letters. We have many Hindoos on
board-three fne-looking men, dignita-
ries of some kind. Most of the sailors
are natives. wish had time to com
ment on the manners, customs and
characters ofthose I have met.My letter
is too long already and fear you will
weary oft. Jan.