Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-11-26
Letter from Mr.. Bender.
NEW YORK, Nov. 10th, 1874.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10th, 1874.
My dear MR. MILLIKAN:
Having been delayed few days prior
to sailing for the British Isles, l have con-
cluded to write you a short letter, during
my stay in the great metropolis OF Amer
lea.
My trip over the Pennsylvania Central
and Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago
Rail Roads, was a pleasant one; indeed
nothing occurred on the route OF unusual
interest, and had nothing to do but eat,
drink, view the mountain scenery and en-
JOY the ride.
On Thursday morning, Nov. 18th, 1874.
after I left my family and friends in
Plymouth, I reached this city for The first
time in my life. As might be expected
for one not accustomed to travel, the first
impression was rot the best; but with
sacrifice of four shillings, reached s. II.
Crooks Hotel (European), No. "a Chat
ham street, where | have had excellent
fare, and been kindly entertained ever
since. AS Gm lover of good victuals
and kindness in distress, | would advise
all western men who sympathize with me
and can make it convenient to stop al Of
Chatham ST. Somewhat fatigued with
our iOurney hither, information as to
when we should sail, and a short rest
was all we demanded. Invigorated with
a nights repose, on Friday morning we
took an hours ride through
CENTRAL PARK.
This is the most attractive point for
strangers visiting New York; especially
at this season of the year, when business
lis little dull. I have neither time nor
space to give detailed description of this
Ienclosure within the city; but will say
that it contains upwards of 800 acres
with beautiful roads, walks, lawns, ponds
and ether improvements, at cost OF un'
told millions; and l am told that it is but
the beginning OF what the Park will be
lin the future. The museum alone will
pay the visitor for his trouble. But | was
most interested in the swans, playing on
the little lake within the park, although
did not SEQ one dying nor hear its song
Strict order is preserved within the park
and the most unassuming can spend days
therein without annoyance. l Will no
youch for the wholly self-reliant. In
deed have never found place in my
life where modesty was more highly ap
preciated than in New York.
On Saturday, contrary to our usual Gus
tom, 1 rested, and on Sunday it was my
: pleasure to hear the Brooklyn Preacher.
1t was my intention when left hom'
to sail from here on Saturday last; bu
either accident or Providence delayed th'
boat to give me seat in plymouth
Church. and view of its renowned Pas
tor.
Whatever nav have been heretofore
now. or hereafter, said of III. w. Beecher
one thing is certain, that, contrary 10 III
common course of events, when men hav
been assailed with such wanton malice
he looks well, is in good spirits, andis tn
most popular preacher i'll Brooklyn
This may be attributed to the fact tina
his noble lady clings to him with de
. votion unparalleled amid the thickest
e friend J. NJ. Dobbs, and Mr.. McEnry I'll
'e gentlemanly telegraph operator, and too
" q view of the new telegraph office, whic
is in the course of completion here. /
say that it is remarkable building woul
convey no idea of its cost or magnitud
y The main building to be occupied by Il
N operators, is 100 feet high, and is built
the finest stone and brick, at cost
over S2,OOO,0O0. After we had reach'
: the room to be occupied by the operator
. (about zoo in number), and refused to
: any higher, on account of a little unples
antness produced by our distance fro
terra frma, we were shown the balan
of the way up by sight, which McEn
said was 100 feet McEnry was ire
Louisiana, and is Southern sympathiz
y but of course is not the McEnry w
wants to be Governor of that State. I
, day ferried over to Jersey City, to
- the Russia. She is small steam sh
of little less dimensions than 400 Il
long and stories high. LIDO not knt
how much is under sea. but the waite
II edge touches the No. % on the keel
guess that is the name-and means u
lb. MANY fathoms. She is of the Cun'
Line. Carries 500 tons, and is said to
ib. the finest ship in the line. She has m'
her 10th trip without an accident,
10 sails next Wednesday for Liverpool; Il
being her SOth trip. have engal
~ room IA for the latter voyage, and jue
N from the history of the past will be
the Eastern Continent in good season.
ID. I have said this much for the bench
with nv wife and daughter and any other
and my friends who may be anxious for
ges. safety.
When I have seen more, aud he
and more to write about. / may write yo
ON, more interesting letter.
Yours, truly,