Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-08-10

unfortunate fully attest Besides which, he
has all the heart qualities of the true sailor
His company OF officers are also gcnilcmanly
and intelligent, and we are under many Obli-
cations for their attention to our party, IN
showing and explaining every part aud equip
ment Of their very neat, orderly and beautiful
craft. As we took no memoranda, we find
our memory failing us IN giving the names of
each. Lieuts. GLOVER and TUTTLE, the latter
late of the Sherman. First Engineer WHEELER
and Mr.. TUPPER, are those whose names we
recall. The hour or two spent on board the
Perry lead us to wish that her visits may bc
frequent, and acquaintance and friendship
strengthened. Under the new arrangement,
Capt. MARTIN late of the Sherman, is located
at Detroit, and is charged with the district "
ing between that point and the Straits of
Macknaw.
Rock CREEK CELEBRATIoN-Not
ing the doubt and uncertainty that hung over
this matter in respect to obtaining transporta-
ton, it was ascertained ON Monday evening
that train OF ten platform cars could be had
This, of course, left but Tuesday for prcpara-
ton and the extending of information. This
be insufficient for the crowds that would gath
er for the trip. Notice was, therefore, given
by bills, that tickets would he provided for
stockholders, and that the compuny would be
made up Of the holders of such tickets Not
wlihstandng this prccaution, on Wednesday
morning before the hour of starting-nine o.
clock-almost all the available space upon
VA in1 i..l.
no doubt, restricted the numbers but the Off
GERS of the road did not very rigidly enforce
the restriction, and not "a few were permitted
to take places, who had neither tickets or
stock. The number that found seats or stand
ing space upon the train was reported TO have
been little over 800,including the fire depart
ment, with its Chief aud the Band. The EN-
gine did its duty, by pushing, and this heavy
freight of humanity was run up the grade
with much apparent ease. On reaching Aus.
tinburg, n halt was made long enough to ar
range tor the accommodation OF the people of
that place by return for them after the load
of Ashtabulians had been disposed Of This
arrangement WAS carried out and goody
number were delivered upon the very appro-
pirate and beautiful grounds that had been St.
lecied for the gathering--a fine, rolling, oak
grove, well sheltered and well provided with
seats The run over the unballastcd track
was made in one hour The array of carriages
upon the ground of those who had driven in
from every direction for miles around, showed
that the numbers brought thther by the train
formed but small proportion of those upon
the ground. A thoughtful estimate of several
OF our citizens was, that the multitude would
number at least 5000. This however was
below the figures of many. After free liba-
ton of lemonade, the company became seated
for the enjoyment of the refreshing shade.
The occasion was enlivened by the Lenox
Band as well as our own, and speaking-that
now began, hcrspersed with music-was led
off by L. ii. FITCH, Esq, in very commend
able effort, followed by the Editor of the
Times, who did himself no discredit either in
head or heart but the tightness of the place
was a little apparent as well amusing. While
the spirit seemed to be willing the flesh was
weak. Then followed Old Father CLARK, one
of the godiathcrs of the old New Lisbon en-
terprisc, who contributed his thousands al
most by the score, for securing its building.
His voice was too feeble to hear. He was sue
ceeded by THE0. HALL, Esq, whose effort in
noting the hal,ing but certain progress of inn
provcment, showed him quite happy in that
which he seldom ndertakes-popular, off
hand address. His appeal to the "Gentlemen
of the Jury" brought down the grove. The
literary entertainment was wound up by Col
lector FAssETT, who venturcd upon touch of
the mirthful in parallel between the old
maid, in her long and disc0uraging delays
and ultimate success and the consummation-
this far, Of the A. Y. & P. An adjournment
for unpacking and disposing of the contents
of the lunch baskets here took place, and the
way it was entered upon showed that there
was no lack of appetite or the means of APP
peasing it, Afler this very pleasant portion
of the days observances were through, the
hours were spent until about O'Clock, in so.
cial amenities and waiting for the train, which
returned first with the Austinburg people TO
their homes, when il put of also 10 Ashtabula
for supply of water, which made the last
hour somewhat languishing The arrival at
lliichcOck's crossing was made in good time
aud without accident-a thought that came
very graciously 10 some of those who had
responsibility in the results. Several OF the
directors of the company and the Resident
Engineer. used their care and vigilance toward
this end. These gatherings and social ameni-
ties along the line are having the good effect
to identity it with the people, and To make
the interests of the road the interests of the
people
The programme OF the day seemed to be
under the direction of Mr. BRETELL, of Rock
Creek village, and It's carrying out ELECTED the
commendalion OF oil visitors.
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-On Wednesday last
week, says the Times. Mr.. Alanson Potter, 20
years OF age, accidentally shot himself while
handling revolver, at the house OF e. Potter.
Saybrook. The young man was alone in the
room and had the weapon in his hands In the
act of turning the cylinder, when 1t was dis
charged, the ball entering just to the right of
the breast bone and passing obliquely 10 the
right, struck rib, which turned the course of
the ball somewhat, when 1t entered and
lodged in the space between two ribs. DIR.
Webster extracted the ball and dressed the
wound II was narrow escape from death,
but as II Is, the young man Is in fur way TO
recover.