Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-04-16
Correspondence.
Letter from Scotland.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, Mar

faces towards the Blanks and braes Of bonnie
Doom
/ DO not suppose journey nor,hward. in the
month of March on this beautiful isle is so
cherries and dreary as in New England. The
grass remains green through the winter, while
the hill-sdes and valleys are bordered with
variety Of evergreens in full leaf. and in shelter
ed places. cowslps, and daisies claim their first
appearance.
The route from London to & lasgow is
through some of the finest agricultural districts
Of the Kingdom. and but for the too rapid rate
of our Express train. might afford US views Of
rich estates, parks. and variety Of charming
scenery. The 4l0 miles is made in little less
than twelve hours, when we are introduced to
this fine old city. where we regret to say. the
smoky atmosphere reminds us Of London
minus the fog
Glasgow contains n population OF 00,Vc,
is the first city in amount Of steam tonnage.
and third in wealth, trade and enterprise in the
United Kingdom. Recently the coal and iron
trades have rapidly developed an enormous
business, while the river Clyde, and port of
Glasgow maintain the prominence for ship
building, unsurpassed for superiority Of work
manship.
The streets are passably regular. and in the
newer parts, broad and handsome. Buchanan
street exhibits the largest shops. the prettest
ladies on a fine day, and perhaps the most
"siyle.' as some Americans say. The Scotch
ladies are too sensible 10 make great display
OF street costume. The quiet dress arranged
in excellen; taste is most observed here.
George SQUARE, the central square OF the city,
contains several fine monuments aud statues.
The one erected TO the memory Of Sir John
Moore, with his martial cloak around him.
is particularly attractive. Also, the Walter
Scott monument eighty feet high. where the
great novelist is partially developed in n
Shepherds plaid.
The West End Park is one Of the most beau
tiful portions OF Glasgow. varied by gentle hills,
with the little river Kelvin running through the
centre. Fine old trees. variety OF shrubbery,
and flowers. ornament the walks. On Gilmore
hill in the n. W. part OF this park. is the magni-
iieent new University, the grounds and build
inGs costing fS0o.0o0. The floor space in this
structure. amounts TO six acres. Exclusive Of
library and museum, there are ninety-cight
appropriated apartments. and each Professor
has assigned him Il separate class room. re-
firing room. laboratory. and apparatus room.
Every possible convenience for the students, j.
combined with elegance and comfort.
One Of the handsomest streets overlooking
the Park, i Park Terrace and Quadrant, upon
the east boundary, and here we linger, not
only for the fine view OF city. country, river.
and valley. but for the greater pleasure Of
viewing the home Of our valued Scotch friend.
and fellow passenger, John Knox. Esq. We
happily renew again our Boston, New York.
and Atlantic experiences. leaving out those
solemn consultations. when our true and tried
friend Mr.. Wingste. gravely consented 70 the
taking Of our small inventory before our cx-
pected final departure. must not omit TO
here express our great satisfaction in being
shown over the magnificent warehouse Of
Messrs. Black & Wingate. II Is one Of the
oldest manufacturing houses in Glasgow. and
send. it, product, TO many foreign countries.
The old Cathedral Of Glasgow, founded 40
wears since, and still in excellent presery ation
il one Of the most interesting places for the
foreign visitor 10 pass n Sabbath morning.
Favored by the escort Of our esteemed friend.
Alexander Mcdonald. Esq, 10 whom we
greatly indebted for the many instructive par
ticulars Of the ancient and modern localities Of
Glasgow, we make an early visit 10 examine
the venerable and grand old pile. But before
entering. let Us just look into the Church Of
the late Rev. Norman Mcleod, only 4 few
steps south Of the Cathedral. You know his
church, and the man by reputation. II is
worth the time 10 visit ii, and see the square
pews, the heavy raftes overhead aud solid
wood work defying time or decay.
Now we pass 10 the Cathedral, AMI are
struck by the grandeur and beauty of the in
terror. 1t. entire length is 40 feet, 20 wide,
not including the side chapels. Beneath our
feet are the tombs Of ancient celebrities Of
Church and State. Memorial statuary. and
Latin inscriptions are on either hand. A series
OF illustrated stained glass windows have
recently replaced the old ones-each study in
itself Of exquisite art, which would require
weeks 10 examine satisfactorily. The service
j. Presbyterian. the music entirely vocal. and
a. the first HYMN is sung sweetly, and i'm
pressiyely, by the Scotch choir, 10 that old
melody "St. Ames," echoing through the long
isles. and LOFTY arches, how our mind goes back
TO childhood, when that favorite old air was
familiariZed with voices now hushed-with
loving hearts now still. II is this peculiar
power Of music that inostens the eye. and
touches the tender chords of home loves, when
one is far from their native land. After service,
We are permitted to examine the ''Lady's
Chapel" and side rooms, all full Of interest and
history. Here in this identical nave, was Rob
Rows interview with Osbaldisione.
Near the Cathedral is the Metropolis, the
largest Cemetery in Glasgow, situated on an
eminence 200 feet above the river level. The
most conspicuous monument is 10 the memory
Of Knox, the great leader in the Reformation.
The design Of the monuments and statuary are
most appropriate and beautiful. From this
hill Of tombs is one Of the finest views Of the
city, with its tall spires, fine old towers, and
shipping upon the Clyde, while the blue hills OF
Lanarkshire, and Dumbarton form a fitting
background TO the picture.
One Of our pleasantest visits was at the new
Home for Training Nurses," recently estab-
lished in Glasgow, under the superintendent
Of Miss Agnes McAlpin-a thoroughly compe-
tent lady for the position-one Of the Florence
Sighiingales Of her sex. 1t would almost be
privilege TO be i'll, and cared for in this nicely
furnished and well appointed Home, every
arrangement is SO complete for patient and
nurse. There is much need Of similar Institu-
tons I'm our COuntry-thoroughly train ed
nurses Of three years experience in caring for
the sick,-before they take responsible posi-
tons in private families. In the care Of these
efficient women, how much suffering may be
, saved.
Many other places Of interest we visited in,
and about Glasgow, but we must not further
trespass upon your patience. Our impressions
Of the city are exceedingly favorable. Notice
able to an American, is the quiet ofthe Sabbath
day, not . horse or carriage is to be seen or
heard, no public or private conveyances Of any
kind. A strict religious influence bears upon
. all classes, and where that 10 regarded, you
find the people all orderly, quiet, and well be
haved, even in the lowest parts Of the town.
The weather is very mild, no snow or frost