The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-06-23

A delightful route from Wheeling to
Boston Is ia the Baltimore 4 Ohio Rail !
road and Baltimore and Boston line Of !
steamers, especially for those Who escape
acot-iree from paying the usual tribute
70 Neptune. The bold and picturesque
scenery o. the Cheat river region, the |
really majestic view Al HlFpeF's Ferry, !
and all the Lesser beauties between, make |
the days ride from Wheeling TO Wash
ingt0u City short and sweet Then . |
famble through the Capital Of the Ma |
tion, nov certainly b0asiing other mag
nlhceHce than that Of il Hdistahces,H
never comes Smiss.
The sail down Chesapeake Bay on the
elegant and eOmmOdious steamer William
Crane l. pleasant TO all, since on the calm
gateFs Of The bay those who usually suffer
from the dreaded bea.sickness enjoy :
brief immunity. Stopping Tor 4 day at
Norfolk, We took on = cargo Of green
peas and cotton for hungry and induStTi-
ous Yankees. There you may obtain 4
nice little toE.boat, with cushions and
awning and a dusky bOltman, and
survey the two CITIES Of Norfolk
and Portsmouth,, from the hAEbor, inspect
ing the Navy Yard from = respectful dis
tSnce, since you are told there Is mo
admittanes,H and admiTing the pleasant
residences with magnolia trees 10 full
bloom in the yards. On returning to
the steamer you may Be interested in
watching the gang otmsn who are load
ing the vessel, encouraging each other
with their curious calls and grOlns. The
store house here ia q very large building
With il several portions marked with the
names OF various Southern States, a.
North Carolina, South Carolina and
GeoFgiS, etc, etc.
On leaving the Bay, passing between
those formidable looking guards Fort.
EesS Monroe and the Rip-RSps, the ocean
SEells are encountered, and some that
night hastily seek their state rooms to be
seen scarcely again till we near Boston
lights. II il really mourniul TO zee gal.
liant gentleman who, up TO this time has
been surrounded with lively party Of la
die, appear alone Al the breakfast table,
and glance furtiVely up and down to
count "ihe few surviving comrades" How
much they lose who cannot be on deck on
those bright moonlight evenings, when no
land In sight, we sail along 50 grandly
through the world OF waters, dark and
mysterious except where the moon payes
one bright pathway upward. But all
earthly Joys must have an end, and at last
We sight Cape Cod. Some Of the uninitia-
ted were delighted TO see several whales
blowing and rearing their huge forms in.
to view not very far from the vessel.
THE CENTENNIAL
The grand event Of the summer for
Boston, lhe Bunker Hill Centennial Cele.
bFAlion, has taken its place in history.
A more luSpicious morning could not be
imagined than that which daWned yester.
day, June 18th. The pleasant city Of
ChRFlestOWn was gay with flags and
stfeamers and the elegant residences sur.
rounding Monument Square 1.-THE green
noll from the centre Of which rises the
famous shaft Ofgranite), we're pFofusely
decorated with appropriate emblemS,
among which figured portraits Of War.
rem, Washington, and other revolution
ary heroes.
According to u time.hOnored custom,
the festivities Of the day were usheredin
with grand procession Of aye Antiques
and Hofribles," at which certainly every.
body must have laughed heartily enough
TO have shaken out all wrinkles Of care
that might have fingered till then. II il
doubtless needless for uS to attempt a de
tailed description Of the grand process
sion Of the afternoon. Having secured
the necessary passes, we sat for hours on
the green banks bordering Monumental
Square, and watched the long ranks Of
glily uniformed troops marching along TO
the Inspiring music Of the bands, receiy.
Ing constant ovation from the thrOngs Of
elegantly dressed ladies who filled the
steps and windows oil the houses, and
still the end was not yet. At intervals
detachment Of artillery or a company Of
cavalry, or group Of officers In
brilliant dress, relieved the eye. The |
Southern troops especially were most
heartily welcomed, both during the |
march and In the speeches Of the day.
AT the close ofthe procession came a long
array representing the ARTS and Trades"
which formed very pleasant relief from
the almost iatiguing SplendOr Of the mill.
iary display, and was moi without It's ID.
dicrous element 10 relieve the sadness we
must always experience In watching the
paFapherhalia Of war. Some furniture
establishments made a fine display Of
goods on large wagons drawn by many
horses. On the apex Of one Of these sat
man leiSurely enjoying the comfort Of
rockihg.chair, and receiving with great
sang.ifOid the laughing cheers OF the tired
crowds. On the wagons representing the
Shoe and Leather Trade, men we're work.
ing buSily finishing leather, pegging |
shoes, etc.
Before the end Of the procession had
passed ia, We wete-haItily summoned TO
The tent 10 listen TO the speeches, etc.
This tentWas large temporary structure
close BY The Monument, capable Of accom-.
modaiibg four thousand and more with
comfortable seats. On raised platform |
sat The nOtables Of the OCCASION, among |
whom we're Gen. Sherman and Vice PfeI-
ideni Wilson. After prayer by Rev. DR..
Ellis and q stirring song by the Apollo |
Club, Of Boston, Hon. O. w. Warren,
President oi the HBuhkef Hill AssOcia.
ton and Of the day, briefly introduced
General and Judge DeTenS A. The orator
Of the day. His remarks we're listened TO |
with almost btealhleW interest by the
large audience, and frequently interrupt.
ed by enthusiastic appliuse. lie extend
ed 4 hearty and graceful welcome to
the visitors from all parts oil the
country, gave an exceedingly interesting
account Oi the battle whose anniversary
we we're celebrating, dWelt impressively
on lie Weighty and far reaching results,
paid tribute to the Statesmen who we're
able 10 embody the results Of the Reyolu.
tiOn In the Constitution, and then came
10 the Civil War Of the Rebellion. His
treatment Of this topic wa admirable,
being characterized Al once by the warm.
est and pufest patriotism and by "malice
toward none and charity TO ALL The
burden Of this speech and indeed Of all
seemed 10 DO desire and hope that the
Centennial celebrations which have
opened this year to eliminate in the
grand gathering in 1875 At philadelphia
may Be instrumental in bringing into a
stronger bond Of sympathy with the rest,
the lately esttanged States. All seemed
10 feel Ikati our Southern brethren unit.
ed with the North In celebrating the