The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-07-03
UP THE MISSISSIPPI.
The Illinois Annual Editorial Excur-
sion

The Editorial Excursion met at Jack
sonville on the 25th Of May, and adopted
a new constitution and bylaws, elected
new officers, giving rs for President, \.
r. Rounds, If Chicago. and Cadet Taylor,
Of Wmona, Secretary. Then after visit
ing the public institutions and sympathiz-
ing with the inmates Of the Blind Asylum,
plying the insane, struck dumb with
horror at the large number Of feeble
minded children, and being made glad at
witnessing the beauty. wit and intelligence
Of the deaf mutes as they displayed their
diversified talent, before the admiring au-
dlence, whether they welcomed US in writ
ing and by signs, OF recIted the Lord
Prayer in all its subhmity, as only these
children, under the guidance Of Dr. Gil
lett can render 1t. Gov. Beyeridge,
Speaker Halnes and others made short
speeches which we're instantly duplicated
To the school IN their silent language. by
the Dr., much to the edihcation Of he
Illinois Press Association. As well as the
pupils Of that Institution. From here t.
our several hotels, for rest preparatory 1"
an early start next morning My hotel
was the Metropolitan, situated near the
depot, and deserves the generous patron
age Of the travelling public good order
and neatness prevail with polite and oblig
ing servants. Next morning at q $50. We
we're all On board. the Chicago and Alton
train, and flying towards st. Louis.
Through the kindness Of Superintendent
Morse We were furnished with a dining
car, and breakfasted on board train tray
cling at the rate IF 70 miles per hour. with
out spilhDg our coffee.
Arriving at st. Louis We were mes IN
a committee Of citizens, who furnished car
riages for the excurslonist and drove ~
to Shaws Gardens, a most charming re-
sort, through one OF the most beautiful
parks ia the world.
On Friday, the 18th, we boarded that
RhAo AA1A oNNAAA1Af NAlhl OVitiSOil- Ndpldlu
j. Worden, whose corps Of gentlemanly
aud efficient officers made the Trip pleas
ant one. Fine weather, happy harmon
lous family Of editors, accompanied bv
their wives, and the band of Music, fur
nlshed by our excellent President, Mr.
scroggs. whose untiring efforts, united
with those Of Secretary Taylor, added
much to the comfort Of the party Stop
ping at the principal towns i'll our course
up the river there was nothing of much
interest until we passed Dubuque, and
then we enter one IF the most delightful
sections in the world Varied magnificent
landscapes like Panorama pass before us
on either side, as we quietly sail up that
mighty river. Lake Pepin and Lovers
Leap (where the traditional Indian Maiden
dashed her young life out on the rocks be-
low the awful precipice) are in close
proximity, presenting pleasing contrast,
irst the quiet, smooth waters, then the
high overhanging cliff, so terribly grand
and awful. The old legend runs like this
q" She loved her cousin, and such a love
was deemed by that stern tribe unlawful, "
and looking on this wild spot, it is easy 10
imagine her standing on the projecting
rock and saying as she throws herself into
the space &c | cannot from my heart root
out the love that wrings it 50, and must
die"
Passing on further up, the place where
Black Hawk was captured is pointed out,
of a valley, surrounded with |
hills on all, except the rivers side Near
McGregor and Prairie Du Chen, we find |
Paint Rock where the Indians came
yearly to worship the great spirit, and |
still little further on is Pictured Rocks,
a sandstone formation in varied and beau |
tlful colors, all shaded down to the white. !
Mementoes brought from this place in |
solid rock were reduced to parti coIored |
sand, in ths sachels Of the pleasure seeking
party.
Arriving at St. Paul at 3P NJ, on
Tuesday, we met with cordial welcome
from the Press of the city, and were hon
ored with n call from his honor, Mayor
Maxheld, who heading the citizens CON-
committee furnished private carriages for
the entire crowd, who were treated to a
most delightful drive through their beau
tiful city. The private residences are
simply magnificent, and the lofty emf
asncea, from which birds eye view is OBJ
tained of the city are truly romantic. We
we're rendered . special train from st. !