The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-06-29

the arrival OF the train, we went aboard
and was soon steaming over the iron
rails bound for Cleveland. After a seven
hours ride we landed at our destination.
Leaving the cars we at once boarded
the steamer, THE Northwest" by name,
for which proved to be a most pleasant
trip indeed. Much more pleasant and
interesting did it appear to a couple of
Jackson county hill boys who were max
ing their debut on the Lake and enjoy
ing their first steamboat ride. After be-
ing permitted to enjoy the full extent of
our ride, at one time being out of sight
of land, a fact of much interest to us of
course, we again landed at the city. The
boat on which we had the pleasure of
riding is said to be one of the finest on
the Lake. costing perhaps. $4,000. 1t is
finished in fine style, and there seems to
be nothing wanting to add to the COM
fort and convenience Of passengers.
The conductor had informed us, how
ever, on leaving the cars, that the excur-
sion would lay over till o'clock before
leaving for Dayton Hence, during the
intervening time between leaving the
boat and leaving for home, we were at
liberty to visit parts of the city. The
city at first sight is such as to remind one
of Cincinnati. Its commerce is extensive
of course having equally the facilities
offered both by railroad and water. The
most conspicuous feature OF the city, per-
haps is Euclid Avenue, said to be the
finest street in the United States. and
which upon visiting we found to be beau
tiful indeed. 1t is not a business street
therefore free from the inconvenience
and membranes Of the same The
houses on either side are built back from
the street, having in front beautiful
lawn and are the residences OF wealthy
men of the city Beautiful trees line the
Avenue on either side adding much to
its loveliness.
At 5 o'clock P. NJ we left the Union
Depot bound this time for Dayton, arriv-
ing at Third Street Crossing at midnight,
tired of course, having travelled exclusive
of the lake ride, about 400 miles. The
counties through which we passed on our
route, are those mostly traversed by the
A. d g. W. Railroad, viz: Greene, Clark,
Champaign. Union, Delaware, Morrow.
Crawford, Richland, Huron, Lorain and |
The country along this route
for the most part is beautiful, its most |
probable fault being perhaps its fatness.
However taking it as q whole l have yet /
to see in Ohio anything TO compare with
the Miami Valley in point of fertility as
WCAA hS ONahhy
On the evening of the l4th Mr.. Nickel
and myself attended the Commencent
Exercises Of the Central High School of
Dayton, which was held in the Opera
House. This hall is perhaps large enough
10 contain 1000 or 5000 persons, and on
this occasion was filled to its utmost ex-
tent. At o'clock P. NJ. the exercises
commenced, consisting OF singing, essays
md orations There were eighteen grad
lates, thirteen of whom were ladies.
There were some very excellent essays
'ead by the ladies. The young men re-
Iponded with very able orations, well
and very interesting. At the
lose of the exercises a gold medal was
worth S25 to the best scholar,
! young man about II years of age
iave never seen better growing weather
han there has been here for the past
month and half Plenty Of rain and sun
hine. But must desist.
Your very humble servant,
J. w. JOHNSON.