The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1875-04-22
correspondence of the News.
ATrip to zanesviIIe.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I thought 1 would writea short
letter to your valuable paper. in regard to trip
which recently made to this weIl-known and
thriving little city, standing on the banks of the
beautiful Muskingum.
On Monday evening left the "Model Town." In
company with one of its prominent citizens, Mr..
James W Patterson in buggy, en- route for Sabina,
on the Mnskingum Valley r. r. The twilight
closed in and found US at New Lexington, when
our horse, "BOb," Gf do not mistake his name
seemed to havebeen there before; for being left to
his own will, he pulled up and stopped at the resi-
dence of DR.. Patterson.
The DR.. was absent; but his amiable lady was
at home, and gave US a most cordial welcome, en-
tertaining pleasantly till the Dr.'s return. The
DIR. and myself (having both been in the late war
had interesting time in relating our hair-breadth
escapes and dangers happily Ger" fighting our bat
ties DER again, and recalling Old anecdotes of the
army.
Tuesday morning we babe the DR.. and family
adeu, and went to Sabina, where we took the P.
NJ. train. Before boarding the train however, we
left our horse in care of Mr.. Peter Keso, who re-
sides near that place. Mr.. Kelso is well known to
many of your readers, and is a well-to-do farmer,
being the owner of q well improved farm, one mile
out of Sabina.
AT O'Clock as before mentioned, Mr.. Patterson
and myself stepped aboard the train, he for Circle
vile, and for GAINESVILLE. Soon after parting with
Mr.. P. had the pleasure of falling in company with
that clever little fellow, Capt. Creigh formerly of
the 44th Pennsylvania 1t was indeed pleasure to
meet the Captain, whom l had not met since the
year '62, in Maryland, soon after the battle of
Frederick City, in which the writer participated.
The Capt. and journeyed together to the place
of my destination where we left the train together
in quest of a good hotel. This we found on the
corner of Market and Fourth streets, viz the Kirk
House. Mr.. Kirk, the landlord, we found to be
very clever gentleman, and should any of your
readers have occasion to stop in the city of Zanes
vile would advise them to stop there as it is
good and strictly Temperance house.
On Thursday morning the Capt. and I parted;with
many good wishes and hope of meeting again.
then left the hotel for the residence of Mr. James
Buckingham, relation of the family of Col. Trim
bic, our well-known townsman. Found his resi-
dence, and after proper introduction made known
matter of business in which wished his assist
anee. Found him perfectly ready and willing to
assist me, but before proceeding TO business,
must needs pay visit TO his office and stock
stables. -..
Mr.. Buckingham is the foremost stock-raiser of
his county, ard one of the wealthest citizens. He
evinced great pleasure in showing me records
of fine stock and last but not least the stock ITSELF
which we viewed with much satisfaction, after
which we went over the river to GAINESVILLE proper.
The matter of business being disposed of, Iparted
from Mr. B. feeling very grateful for his as
sistance.
then repaired to the residence of Mr.. James Mil
lis, an aged citizen of the city, for the purpose of
having an interview with him in regard to the
death of an elder brother who was killed while in
his employ, by falling from the roof of,the NJ. E.
Church ON 7th street. Had an interesting talk
with this venerable old gentleman, who has attain
ed the ripe old age of 92 years. Met also his wife,
who, like himself, is very aged. Together they
have shared the troubles and pleasures, sunshine
and clouds of life. And they now seem but waiting
till the Master calls them away to brighter and
better home.
And now, few words in regard to GAINESVILLE
1t is thriving little city, of $1,000 $1,000 inhab
tants 1t has about 1870 manufactures. The peo-
pie are supplied with water by two reservoirs, on
hills south of the city. l do not consider their
street improvements as good as those of our Mod
el Town; but in some, if moi many, other respects
they go before u.s. For instance, in manufacturing.
and in having gas works.
On Friday morning, ] took the s.20 westward
bonnd train for old Highland. Arrived at Hills
boro at P. NJ. well pleased with my trip, and
feeling like a returned J. L. VENILE.