The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-09-27
LETTER FROM THE WEST.
OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 10th, 1878.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept 10th, 1878.
DEAR WnIG:-You might infer from the
numerous accounts of robbers or highway
men attacking railroad trains and stages,
&C., in the West, that we had all of the
roughs assembled from all the States; but
| see by our eastern exchanges there are
sufficient left there to transact their por-
ton of thefts, murder, &c, and | conclude
we have only the surplus or the second and
third class. Some of the Western papers
have styled them bold and daring, while
others have gone so far as to trumpet their
acts, hell on wheels, &c. We cannot see any
thing very bold and daring when men will
secretly remove all the fastenngs from 4
rail and then lay in ambush until the train
approaches the spot, and with rope attach
ed, jerk the rail off the ties when the train
is under full speed, thereby throwing the
train, with fearful force, against the bank
atoms, and then before any one could re-
cover from the shock, to rush from their
concealment with loaded revovers in each
hand and forbid passengers from leaving
their seats, while three others, with six
revolvers in hand, attacked the express
car, where two defenceless men only where,
one Of whom was not able to stand on his
feet from the effects of the conclusion, and
demand the treasure, we cannot agree with
the reports of the bold and daring in this
case. We have been surprised at express
companies, as well as railroad companies,
for suffering their trains to run through
many parts Of the West without good and
efficient arms to protect the valuables in
their charge. So, also, are the mails ex-
posed to like depredations nightly while
the L. S. Arsenals are filled with the best
weapons for use on railroad cars and stages,
i. G. heary nary rerolrers; yet we have not
known one to be furnished the agents in
charge of so valuable matter, noiwith-
standing they have repeatedly asked for
them and have been as often assured they
would be furnished; but we have to see
the. first one yet in an experience of over
four years of frontier life, constantly on
duty. Possibly after few more success
full robberies are committed, the knots of
red tape may be united and we may see
them; meanwhile those SO constantly ex-
posed will live in hope.
The long agitated question of the ter
minus of the U. P. Railroad is now fixed
fact, and the buildings for offices, depot,
&C., are to be erected without delay
Omaha mechanics will furnish the stone
for the foundations, and most, if not all,
the brick which are of superior make, and
will compare favorably with the best east
ern made brick. The buildings will be
covered with galvanized iron.
Douglas county, in which Omaha is sit
rlated, is holding their annual agricultural
fair, which bids fair to eclipse any before
held in the State. Weather delightfully."-
cool and dry.
A grand parade of the firemen, joined by
those from several neighboring cities and
towns will add to the excitement day.
The Pullman Hotel, one of the finest hotels
in the West, will be opened to the public
by the first of October: it is being furnish
ed to correspond with the superiority of
the house. 1t is centrally located, and
will be credit to the city as well as the
stockholders. Very truly yours,
OCCASIONAL.