Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-04-16
JorTINGs by TIE wAYsIDE.
YoRK, Pa, April 5, 1876

YORK, PA, April ., 1879.
ED. JoURNAL:-The Railroad war has
SO materially reduced the fare that per-
sons who travel can realize the worth Of
their money.
In consequence of cheap rates, and in con-
nection with a little business, I have Just
made round trip to the northeast part of
Ohio by way of Pittsburg, on the Pennsyl-
vania Central. Found wheat looking
much better in Mahoning, Trumbull and
Ashtabula counties, than in this great
wheat growing region. Nothing done at
this date towards preparing for spring
crops. Saw only one man plowing and
that in the Shenango' valley near New Cas-
tie, Pa.
Returned on fast line from Pittsburg,
which runs III to 130 miles without stop
ping. The tanks for engines are filled with
water from troughs I to one mile in length
by dropping in hose or pipe and pump
ing as the engine is running at lightning
speed. Another feature new to me is, the
lighting of the coaches with gas, supplied
from a tank or reservoir under each coach,
which is filled with gas in the cities.
This city has met with very great loss
in the death of z. 4. Small, Of the firm of
p. A. & ). Small, which was one of the
weaithiest in this part of the State. They
kept running constantly six large Touring
mills, and own the shipping by which they
export largely to South America. Also
large quantities sent to Boston. They
were the principle owners in several rolling
mills, nut, bolt and nail factories. They
have contributed much to the growth ol
York, having been very liberal in public
improvements, and in assisting the poor
York county pays bounty of cts for
each crow killed, and Mr.. ]. G. Hammond
OF Stewartson, being an expert marksman
has killed the past winter 944, for which
he was paid from the treasury, $75 81.
This day passed over the road to Fred
erick City, Md. Noticed OH way, also in
thrns days riding about Frederick county
some helds OF wheat looking verv poorly
and others we'll. On the whole the show is
bad and the further south the poorer il
looks.
Baltimore-April s-But little plowing
done as yet and not much gardening
Weather cold but pleasant. Took pas
sage in Steamer R. II. Willing, for Phila
delphia, via Delaware Canal, which con
meets the waters Of the Chesapeak and Del
! aware Bays. A few miles out from BaIti
more passed the new Fort Carroll, whicI
had the appearance OF cling not very sub
stantially built; but then suppose I'm
Gle Samuel knows Just what is necessary
The sun shown brightly, but thu wind
whew how cold-equally as cold IA hav,
experienced when passing through the
Straits Of MackinAw, between Lakes Huron
and Michigan. Entered the Canal at l(
o'clock P. N. which is IA mills in length
and contains three locks. Was hours II
passing through.
April 9.-Found myself in the Dalawar,
Bay, having passed Forts MGIIenry anC
Delaware in the night. Weather cloudl
and cold, the tide ebbing rapidly, Whicl
made slow progress with the Steamer
Sailed very near Fort Miflin, 35 miles be
low Philadelphia, on the right bank o
Delaware river. Had fine view of tn
Fort and large guns. A sew miles above tn
Fort is Chester City with an extensive shi
| yard. On the left bank or Jersey side
Gloucester, a fine manufacturing town, wit
its extensive Cotton mills, fne residence
and tall church spires. Near Philadelphi
on the Pa. side OF the river passed the new
League Navy yard which was surrounde,
with plenty OF war vessels, and spiteiu
monitors, or Yankee cheese boxes, whiel
did such effective service during the wa
Of the rebellion. Arrived in the Quake
| City at 0 o'clock A. NJ. and took first trai
for Wilmington, Delaware, arriving a
noon, where drop these rambling thought
in the mail for you.
To be continued by RAMBLER.