The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-07-28
GhtQntelIiqenter.
ACROSS THE SEA,
Letter IRON Rev. ID. A. Cunning
ham,


the pier in New York to see the steamer
Bolivia, Of the Anchor line, sail for GlaS.
cow. The reason for the grsat gathering
WA the fact that Jrty clergymen, toGeth-
er with many laymen and ladies, were
embarking for the purpose Of attending the
Pan.Presbyterian Council in Edinburgh,
Scotland, and also with the view Of visit
ing various parts Of Europe. After
the usual handwriting and goodbye,
and, in many cases, the shedding Of tears,
the steamer moved gently away, amid the
cheer. and waving Of hAndkerchiets by
tbo.. who were soon left in the dim dis
lance on the shore, Two other steamers
miled down the bay with us, the Egypt,
Of the National Line; and the BriLtanic
Of the White Star Line, each bound for
Liverpool; but in few hours We sepa.
rated, and saw no more Of each other, IA
each line has its own truck across the
ocean, The first incident that occurred
before reaching Sandy Hook was the
blowing off a young lady's hat, which
waa soon left behind in the distance upon
the wntcri fortunately another lady
had three hats along, and loaned her
one for the remainder OF the voyage
Two or three gentlemen also lost their
hats while at sea; but these things fire.
quently occur 10 the uninitiated in sea.
i4ring life, The voyage was an unusu.
ally pleasant one, from first to last; the
sea was comparatively smooth, and, con.
seqnenLly, sea.sicknes5 wai less and Of
shorter duration.
We had choice company OF rep
resentatiye men from many Of the
cities in various parts Of our country,
East, West, North and South. 1t il said
that no steamer ever crossed the ocean
with 30 many ministers and theological
professors, for we had no less than five Of
the latter. On the two sabbalhs We were
at sea, we had precious sermons by Drs.
Bryson and Plumer OF South Carolina,
Stuart Robinson Of Kentucky, and +. L.
Patton Of Chicago. The Christian inter-
course was delightful and in every respect
the voyage was a pleasant and profitable
one.
We reached Glasgow on the 10Th Of
June, having touched at Londonderry on
the North coast Of Ireland, and also
passed close by the world renowned Giants
Causeway. getting magnificent view Of
the Scottish coast as we approach the
Clyde. The old castles Of Dumbarton
and Douglas are passed on the way up the
Clyde. Although times are dull, the
number Of iron steam ships now being
built In the great ship yards seemed sur
prlslng. Its not uncommon to see six,
eight or ten iron steamers in process Of
construction by one company. The quays
and river are also filed with them for
miles, representing the traffic Of every
quarter OF the globe. Glasgow is smoky,
but an active business city with popula.
ton Of five hundred thousand. The
scene atthe Royal Exchange was full Of
life, and an eager throng moved about the
grand marble.tloored ball devoted to the
Glasgow trade.
THE ukAND CATHEDRAL OF THE CHURCH
OF SCOTLAND.
This old building was founded in 1876,
10 the reign Of David |. 1t is true spec.
imam Of Gothic architecture, and its win
dows are not Of colored glass, but stained
and enameled, the coIors having been
fixed by means Of fire. The work was
done by the Royal Establishment OF glass
painting at Munich. Near the Cathedral
in the old cemetery, called the NecropO-
lis, is high doric column to the mem-
DRY Of sturdy John Knox. A statue Of
him surmounts the column. The follow
ing quotation Of his words, among the
other inscriptions, briefly but forcibly
reflects the life OF this man Of heroic
Christian resolution:
~ can take God to witness that never
preached in contempt Of any man, and
wise men will consider that true friend
cannot latter especially in a case that
involves the salvation OF the bodies and
souls not OF few persons but of whole
Realm"
EDINBURGH.
A quick ride Of an hour and fifteen
minutes brought us to Edinburgh, the
most beautiful city in Enrope. Its length
and breadth are nearly equal, measuring
about two and half miles in either di.
rection. Its picturesque and charming
in situation; the prospect obtained from
the more elevated parts il varied and OK.
tenaive.
Traced like map the landscape lies
10 cultured beauty stretching will;
There Trutlands green activities,
There ocean, with its aEIre tide;
There Arlhur's sent, aud cleaning thrJu gh
Thy southern wing. Dunedin bIus
WhilJ IN The 0Tieut hammers Daughters,
distant giant range, ATe seen,
North BefTitk's Lawn, with cJne Of green,
Aud Bass amd the waters"
But time and space will not permit Inc
now to speak OF the many places Of his
toric interest, for it wOuld fill volume
\ world of interest il attached to old
lioIyrood Palace. 1t would seem impos,
sloIe that any person should be other
than fascinated by the surrounding.
while in this historical place The room:
and original furniture have been the
scenes OF great events, in which Queer
Mary Darnley, John Knox, Charles /
and H., the Duke OF Buckingham and
klRlIo, took their various parts. Their
could take you to John Knox's house
thence 10 old st. Giles Church, where The
danntIess retormer preached the everlast
ing gospel. Then up the Hill to Edin
bnsgh Castle, where historical lore open!
among the countless pages REQUIRED 70,
CaledOnias' record. Aad stiII there
would remain to be seen the grand mon.
nments, extensive Museums, Parks, til,
University, old Grayiriars' Church, The
National Gallery and many other place,
OF the greatest interest.
PAN.rREsBYTERIAX COUNCIL.
The meeting OF this great Council i
the All.absorbing theme in this old Pres
byterlan city. Representatives have com,
from all parts OF the world to atten,
this meeting. Three hundred and thirty
three delegates, representing iorty.nin
branches Of the Presbyterian family ar
here, besides great multitude Of ladie
and gentlemen who have crossed ocean
and continents to witness the proceeding
oil this body Of scholarly and Christian
men, The subjects which are being dis
cnSsed and considered are such IA tn
following: Harmony OF Reformed
SS"i%es'iSn.;" fundamental principle
u ltesoyteFianism;' "Presbyterianisr