The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-10-03

yet the Jolly and WlckeQneSS OF our SO
called Indian policy is continued in defiance
of common sense and good government
E. E. E.
LETTER FROM GREENEvILLE, TENN.
TO WHICH THE WRITER INVITES THE AT
TENTIoN OF MANY VALUED FRIENDS IN
OLD CECIL.
Winter, petulant and fretful, but never
downright cross, had lifted his wrinkled
brow, sighed his farewell requiem and
departed; Spring, buoyant with fresh young
life, came dancing on, tossing back kisses
to her silvery headed sire, and rejoicing
that the old veteran was safely out of the
way. And now in the bright and beautiful
Spring time, we fully made up our minds
to the trip which had been long in contem-
plation.
For newness and variety of scenery we
concluded to commence our journey by
taking the A. NJ. train from Baltimore,
via the Pittsburgh, Washington & Balti-
more road. Passing through the depot at
Washington we had fine view of the
Capitol and other public buildings. Then
on to Point of Rocks, and Harpers Ferry,
reaching the latter place about 10 o'clock
A. NJ. The town occupies highly romantic
situation at the junction of the Shenan-
doah and Potomac rivers, and is withal a
place of much historic interest; but having
no one to point out the places of note we
thought it a fearfully dull, diapidated
looking town. Then passing over i'm
mensely high tressle work, through long,
dark tunnels and deep cuts, we reached
Cumberland in time for dinner, at very
comfortable looking railway house.
After this the scenery began to assume a
different character. The lofty peaks and
towering ranges of mountains lifted them
selves from the very edge of the stream to
such immense heights, the view was mag
nifcent in it's grandeur. More dangerous
looking tressle work was crossed, and more
dark tunnels passed through,-the longest
| of which lacked one hundred and fifty feet
of being mile long. From Cumberland
onward curiosity, wonder and admiration
combine to arouse sentiments of awe and
delight in the beholder. Connelsville was
reached at dark and Pittsburgh at 0 o'clock
P. NJ. Here we concluded to rest awhile
and view "Smoky City,"
Sunday, 10th.-This morning proved
beautiful and bright for Pittsburgh, SO We
attended Divine service at fine Episcopal
| Church on Sixth street. 1t is noble
looking structure, and we were much pleas,
ed with the remarks of the minister, as
well as with the music. We also had the
pleasure of meeting DR.. Scarborough, Rec
tor, and learned that Trinity" was the
Oldest congregation west of the mountains,
consequently the mother church,
| This evening we strolled about, viewed
Allegheny and were much pleased with
this pleasant little city. A chain of parks
or public squares occupies large portion
of the central part, affording the inhabi.
tants ample breathing room during the
heated term, particularly the working PEG
pie, who find here respite from theil
dull tenements in the more crowded por.
tions of the city.
Monday 11th.-To-day has been one OF
Pittsburgh's "dark days." and we have
witnessed for ourselves what we never
could believe without seeing. Almost the
entire day the sun has been in partiaI
eclipse, nothing whatever discernible a
block off through the dense smoke. We
took breakfast at 8 o'clock by gas light
and the gas burned most of the day in al
the business houses. The sister cities seem
full of life and activity, but we are assur
ed times are as dull here as elsewhere, a
great many of the iron and glass works
having suspended operations, thus leavi ne
idle large number of men.
Wednesday Yesterday was pleas
antly and profitably spent, and this after
noon we proceeded to the river, prepared
to embark on board the steamer Juniats
for Louisville, Kentucky. Owing to ths
immense quantity of freight to be taken
on board several hours delay were occa
stoned. We were highly entertained, how
ever, with the somewhat novel sight of the
"Incline Plane" on the Birmingham side
A passenger coach would be drawn W
Birmingham heights whilst another de
seconded with ease and alacrity. Coal car.
were ascending and descending in like
manner. Supper was announced about
o'clock, after which we returned to the
guard to watch the sun set in clouds o.
purple and gold. At 7:30 we babe farewell
to Iron City" AS our steamer glides
majestically from the levee, the scene ii
grand in the extreme. 1t is early twilight,
and the dense black smoke rolling up from
the huge stacks and gigantic iron ant