Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-24
GOTHAM TO MEMPHIS.

leading political corners in Gotham.
The enthusissm for Horace Greeley in
creases daily. On all sides you hear
predictions that he will defeat Grant in
the easiest manner possible; indeed,
many well-informed politicians give
Grant but half dozen States. The
king of smokers says nothing, but no
doubt revolves in his mind the mis-
takes of his administration. When he
retires he will do SO loaded down
with presents. The great Gift Concern
of the Union will have also the satisfac-
ton of knowing that all his relatives and
their relatives have been provided for
New York will give Greeley a majority Of
over sixty thousand. Nightly in the ro-
tunda of the Grand Central Hotel, on
Broadway, you hear political discussions
and see before you vast sea OF white hats,
the breakers that will dash Grant on, the.
sands of defeat. The Grand Central Hotel
is magnificent structure, andis popu-
lar hostelrie with Southern people. Good
fare, polite attention and delightful ac-
commodations make it the place to To-
cate, while its central position gives it
many advantages over other establis h.
ments, Situated ON the great artery Of
the city, the stranger can amuse> himself
il watching the great tide of human
faces that ebbs and flows from daylight
until dark. l can afford to praise this
hotel, having paid the usual rates of
charges while stopping therei hence
this is deserved puff rendered gratis.
AA 1HoMEwARD BoUED. az FAA6l
4 The great thoroughfare, the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, is another popular
institution with the travelling public.
Speed, safety and comfort, the three
requirements, can be enjoyed on this
road. The traveller is soon whirling on
his way westward, through valleys and
hills, on past cities and towns that line
the road as It stretches across the inter-
vening States between Gotham and Gin
cinnati All along the route you see
farms stretching far out into the dis
tance. The "crops were never so
abundant and the farmers, consequently,
jubilant and prosperous. As in the great
city, SO along the line of road-politics
is at a fever heat. Those residing
in Tennessee have no idea of the
fierce fight progressing in the North
ern and Western States between the
Liberals and Radicals. Over every
town and hamlet flags and streamers
float in the breeze and display the names
of Greeley and Grant. Mass meetings
and stumping" seem to he the order
of the day. You hear the name OF
Greeley in New York and the echo of
the name never ceases until you cross
the Ohio river, and then it ceases only
because his election is regarded as a
fixed fact in every Southern State, ~ al
Il tIxc1sN A r1-l oUrsvILL E-MEMPHis 4
At Cincinnati the political enthusiasm
is also at fever heat A pleasant trip
over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
brought your correspondent to Louis |
Vile The traveller cannot but notice
the difference in the dress, appearances
and manners of the respective dWellers
an each side OF the Beautiful River that |
winds its way from the mountains to the
Mississippi. Its clear waters present a
refreshing sight to one accustomed to |
gaze from the Bluffs at the muddy
Rather of Waters that swings from
the Lake Of the Woods TO the Gull
and far oat TO sea to greet WIN
fbe Gulf Stream that may be termed
the Mississippi of the Atlantic ocean
The Ohio river divides the North from
The South. IL is not bloody ekRGm,s
however. yet an immense amount ot
band-clasping has been INDUCED in over
;ts 'bosom by man and maiden who
we're matrimoaially inclined, = tfon
l,ouisville to Memphis the old reliable 4
route. Memphis and Louisville railroad
carries YOU in a most comfortable Esn-
ner and at a speed that would not
discredit the great trunk ROADS Ol
the East. On the tram your
corfesp0nHent had the pleasure OF greet
ing hat princa of CONDUCTORS MAJOR
Waldron, who is known TO every man,
woman and child along the lins. Beach
ing Brownsville in the evening, your cor
bid the Major adiel, and
awaited the accommodation train next
morning. Conductor Noyea another 1
eleSer and Obliging oiicial brought i. into I
the Blu6 City on time, and with It aiarge
number of passengers picked up at the
stations along the route. Your GORE
spondent cannot close this ietteT Vithout
expressing his thanks for many acts OF
attention and kindness 70 that iSost Po-
I;tS alass Of men, RAILROAD officials, Eil9
cogtroI tbe IRON highways between
Gotham s0s Memphis. T. W. !