New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-10-27

justice. 1 am. very respectfully, your
obedient servant,
Captain Sixteenth Infantry, Commanding.

obedient servant,
Captain Sixteenth Infantry, Commanding.
An Irish Creole on tae TramD-Fsurth
Letter.
EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
At the Centennial Exhibition, while in the
Agricultural Hall, had an introduction to
Old Abe, the great war eagle OF the
| Eighth Wisconsin. He is an extraordinary
bird, and seems to feel his importance. He
| is engaged in making collection for some
purpose, perhaps he means to build school
| tor soldiers orphans. If 90 the old fellows
head is level. Success to Old Abe.
Idevoted part of to day trying to find the
man whose sands of life have 60 nearly run
out. After q vain effort concluded that it
would take much smarter man than am
to find that nsted genius.
In my ramble found squad Of Spanish
engineers on duty in the building OF that
nation. They were in the full uniform OF
that branch of the Spanish army. I OBJ
tanned much important information from
them. Their exhibit consists Of models OF
bridges, fortifcations and maps of former
engagements in bold relief, displaying the
whole battle at one glance. There is also
detachment of the Royal Engineers of Eng
land, who have quarters on the ground.
They are likewise in the uniform Of their
corps.
/ did not get into the British building.
It seemed to be closed to the public; at
least such was the case al! the time was at
the exposition.
There are many fine specimens Of bronzes'
the most notable of which, to my mind, is
the naval group, to be placed on the Lin
coin monument 1t represents . twenty
inch mortar, with naval officer, glass in
hand, watching the fight Of . shell; an old
sailor shading his eyes, with his hands in
tent ON the same; . young boy, who has
just leaped ON the mortar, his eyes laughing
with glee. The expression of this boys face
surpasses anything have ever seen In
sculpture. The ribbon on hls hat tells Us
be belongs to the Constitution. The execu-
ton Of this work of art reflects great credit
on the genius Of Mr.. Larkin G. Meade, who
modelled the work.
There arc many other fine works Of art
on the ground, another of which may be
meutioned-the American Soldier. It is
cut in granite, and stands twenty-five feet
high, and its massive proportions are per-
feet. This work is for the soldiers monu-
ment at Gettysburg.
Speaking Of monuments it may not be
out of place to tell you l examined q coffin,
with . pair of major generals shoulder
| straps ornamenting the same. As I was
not q major general I did not take much
stock in it. wonder who it is fort
think I have bothered yen quite sufi-
cient about this great Centennial. Now
for tho trip home.
Before taking my departure from Phil
adelpbia I witnessed about the finest Re-
publican mass meeting and torohlight pro-
| cession that it has ever been my lot to see.
Fully 10000 torches we're in line, and the
enthusiasm surpassed anything except the
| great Union meeting at Indianapolis last
month. The travel to and from Philsdel-
phia exceeds the anticipations of the most
ssnguine.
| AsIwas returning to Auburn through
the beautiful and romantic scenes of the
Lehigh valley, vote was taken on the car
on which was. 1t resulted in thirty-three
for Hayes and eleven for Tlden. We were
just going into way depot. A countryman
of mine was standing on the platform. II
was suggested to include him in the vote
When approached and asked to record hil
den. Now won't you plaise tell me how the
vote stands7" When he was informed that
he made twelve for Tilden, and that Hayes
had thirty-three, scratching his head with
that roguish twinkle which an Irishman
knows so we'll how to put on, he said:
"Hould ON, hould on! Just wait till the
gravel train comes in, and we'u alter all
that" My experience teaches me that
there won't be gravel trains enough in that
section TO give either Pennsylvania or New
York to s. Jones Tilden.
The great coal interests throughout the
Lehigh valley are in seeming prosperity
The mines are commencing operations and
good times loom up ahead.
On my return to Auburn, spent q
pleasant hour or two with Judge c. G.
Dwight, who made many inquiry sfte,
some OF our old citizens, and his former
comrades. He is the very picture Of good
health and amiability.
Bidding farewell to my many friends,
started for Rochester where 1 found the
Republican party. fully alive to the situa
ton. You ask any of the spirits of Roohes
ter who will be the next President of tn
United States, you are sure of having i
raped out: "Hsyes, of course"
Spending few days in Rochester, hat
the pleasure of noting the vast improve
ments made within . few years. This tow
is substantially built. L noticed quite q
improvement here. All fencing aroun'
the houses are being removed, leaving
clear and unobstruoted passage to an
around the premises. It looks well-bu
how would it do, where there are goat.
[ etc., permitted to ramble at willi Not TO
New Orleans.
From Rochester to Buffalo was shor
trip, where I first struck "old Boreas
} this season. The old fellow nipped prett
: hard. There was no inducement of climat
to tempt me to liDger here-no Italia
, | skies and all that kind of thing-so I too
| the hint and departed for jamestown, Ne,
York, where found another great Repul
! licsn demonstration. 1t seemed that .
! hands had turned out to greet the orator I