The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1878-08-23
Communication.
From Memphis 30 LoretGO-

LoRETTO, Aug. 20, 1873.
EDITOR OP THr FREENAN-The last rays OF a
hot July sun-meant for the tropics-streamed
down upon US while shadows heightened be-
Meath the trees on the opposite shore as we
bade farewell to our Memphis friends, and
leaning over the guards OF the favorite river
lutte of those who had come TO see US off, and,
amid waving of haudkerchiefs and indistinct
''BluT City" How bright and beautiful it
seemed to the setting sun CLEANED gold
enIy through the tall pines and moss covered
oaks on the placid bosom of the mighty Mississ-
ippi, lighting up with refulRent brightness the
tressIDg now to think that in a few short weeks
our beautiful city Is suffering and struggling
Every heart in the land must go out in pro-
foundest sympathy to her people, TO those who
are compelled from force of circumstances TO
remain and confront the disease and those who
have been scattered abroad, leaving behind
their business interests and homes
The trip from Memphis to the Queen City was
made in five days. We had all the elements OF
good society and social enjoy ment on board,
and each day seemed shorter and pleasanter
than the preceding one, many proving them-
selves so compantonabie and agreeable that II
became at least a matter OF real regret, to give
them up and take widely different roads for the
summer, and, in many Instances, for life. Az
ter everyb body has become acquainted with
everybody-and it is surprising how easily they
become acquainted when travelling by river
the next thing ia amusement or some kind, and
on Western steamers there is no lack or civer-
sion. Music and dancing for the young, and
that old but ever Interesting game at which
two persons of average good looks and educa-
tion can play all day without fatigue, delight
us with the tender recollections of our own
young days, when we too loved to saunter just
euchre. chess, and checkers, while we ourselves
trayersed Italy with COrinne, listening to her
sad, impassoned words, as If she werelpresent.
Walking to and fro in the cabin is pereOnage
at whose vocation one makes ready guess. Easy
coated, tndePendant OF carriage, looking about
him with kindly yet critical survey, We recog-
nize 10 him the ubiquitous reporter OF daily
sparkle of the daily sheet would be as cham
pagne without the bead. bevy or beauties
nod to him in passing, and most grRciOusly,
too, for II is well to keep on his right eide. No
telling how soon he may be called upon to eX-
pansively Jenkini7e their wedding receptions or
chronicle some society movement OF theirs
Before lapsing again into dUeamland, We sur
very pretty The softly swelling nils, arising
to considerable elevation their sides clothed
carpet OF bright soft grass, clouds OF snowy
blossoms contrast beautifully with the dark
greenifoliuge, and cottages embowered In roses
nesting Ia the valleys, make a pleasing picture
10 the artistic eye We pass several important
towns I'VE were tolc by New WORKERS mat there
are no cities west OF Gotham) on the Ohio, and
arrive Mt Cincinnati, where q days run from
that place sbrings Ls TO the great iron city of
Pittsburgh, one OF the most important manu-
featuring cities in the Union. There the trave-
Ter sees smoky houses, soot-begrimed stores
and forests OF chlmneys, oelchng i0rth nre
and smoke, su ggestive of that place, the exist
ence of which is denied by Bob IngersoIl. We
had only to use our handkerchief Few times
to discover that our own face was as black
the one whose odd appearance excited our ris-
oles a while ago. But there are green spots
and clean ones, around Pittsburgh, and many
objects Of interest as well. An inclined plano
over four hundred feet high and seven hun
dred long has cab which conveys pas
sengers to the top of the bill in few minutes,
where you stand upon pavement which over
looks the cities of Pittsburgh. Allegheny City,
and their suburbs in which are slowed away n
population OF over 100000. Acres Of furnace
chimneys, iron fOundrie6 and glass blowing
factories lie beneath.
few hours ride brought us to Cresson,
where were met by our gentlemanly young
friend Mr.. C. T. of Loretto, whose bright face
and warm welcome pleasantly reminded us
that our Journey was almost ended. After an
hours pleasant drive we reached LOrettO,
where now enjoying the hOspitaiities
and comforts of a happy home in the refined
and cultivated family circle OF one oe natures
nobiemen, whose goodness of heart is rarely
equaled and never excelled. There is a name
less charm in the manners of some persons
which makes IL a pleasure to to be in their
ciety, and my friends prove no exception
We, or rather the good people OF LOrettO, are
going to indulge In a picnic next Saturday,
which promises to be The event OF the season.
All that como are promised good time, ahd
everybody of course is invited TO attend, We
hope 1t viii prove grand success, as, tapart
from the anusements promised. the object is
most worthy one Feminine skill is busy in
preparing good things for the occasion, and
wardrObcs are being ransncked for the prettiest
and most becoming or costumes
BLUP CITY.