Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-12-05

poat iTon tue uioutu Ot tue INcI, thUout
four miles) to this place. arriving here at
IL O'Clock. The boys had In the mean
time procured Mr.. Hodgkins' orchestra,
and the dancing had been going on for two
hours before the Bangor musicians put in
an appearance. The Bangoresns however
made up for their hardness by furnishing
fine music. and as much OF 1t As the boys
wanted. About eighty couples partici-
psted in dancing, and the galleries were
crowded with spectators. Altogether It
reason to be proud of and thankful for the
very liberal patronage they received. A
small sum was added to the Company's
treasury from the proceeds of the ball.
Mr.. Geo. A. Parcher. the popular
druggist has just returned from trip to
Southern California and gives very Inter
esting account of the country and places
through which he passed. He stopped in
salt Lake City on his way out and visited
the Norman Tabernacle, also the house OF
the Late lamented' Brigham Young. but
did not interview the numerous and bereav-
ed widow. He also saw the school, devot-
ed exclusively TO the education of Brig
hams children. Owing TO the unusual
smount OF sickness this season, only thirty
! or forty were present at that time. The
teacher apologized for the slim attendance,
but our friend did not feel that he had lost
anything by not seeing the others.
From Salt Lake, he went TO Santa Cruz.
about IS miles south of San Francisco,
where his sister resides. This town is TO
the Pacific coast what Cape May is to the
Atlantic coast, and is decidedly a fashion
able summer resort.
Mr.. Parcher is greatly charmed With the
/ climate there, and his description OF the
/ fruits aud vegetables is very entertaining.
/ Having spent four weeks at this and other
/ places OF interest in the vicinity, he return
! ed to san Francisco on his way home
While in that city he investg ated the Chi
nese question 10 the extent of visiting Chi
ma town, seeing their stores. markets and
joss house. Other places of interest were
visited. but our friend hurried his depart
( ure somewhat, as the news reached there
| that kesrney Was about to return. Com
| ing east, Mr.. Parcher stopped at Virginia
/ City where he remained a lew days with
Mr.. +. X. Smith, former resident OF Ellis
worth. In Colorado, he visited the IN mes
/ IN Central City where he collected some
valuable samples which Will soon be on ex-
/ hibtion in his store Continuing his jour
/ ney home he passed through St. Louis,
/ Cincinnati. Washington. Baltimore and
/ New York, stopping day or two in each
[ place. lie has collected some fine speci-
mems OF ore. shells. pampss grass cut from
/ his sisters garden 10 Santa Cruz, and other
curious aud Interesting mementoes OF his
7 trip. Best of all hts health Is very much
improved. and he regards the time and
money expended as a valuable investment.
DR.. Abby NJ. Fulton, passenger on In
man Steamship "Cny of Berlin" arrived
I 10 New York Tuesday over due three
/ days,-writes after leaving Queenstown
{ the 18th. they encountered unusually
| strong whether which eliminated in a ter
[ rble gale on the Goth and 2lst, when the
sea for several hours made q clear sweep
over the ship, breaking In doors. crashing
/ glass, and flooding with water the pas
sages. During the height of the gale. one
[ OF the blades Of the propeller broke, and
! other damage TO the machinery occurred,
which was feared would entirely disable
/ the ship.
10 r. H.,
/ the passengers, although all hope OF out
| living the violence OF the storm was en-
tir,ly abandoned. The oldest seamen on
board testified that for severity OF weather
and peril. the passage was unequalled In
| their experience.
The bravery aud fidelity of the Captain.
/ officers and crew are spoken OF in warmest
| praise.
I A. the steamer approached New York
/ the passengers presented Captain Kennedy
| with the following complimentary letter,
/ signed by residents Of United States. Eng
| land, Canada, Austria. France and Italy
Steamship CITY or BERLIN, Nov, -. 1873.
Capt. l. Kennedy. Commander:
SIR: We the undersigned passengers on
/ the voyage from Liverpool TO New York, now
| happily drawing 10 close, cannot leave your
/ ship without an expression OF the sentiments
/ inspired by your mastery seamanship. We
I have encountered on the passage II succession
] OF fierce winds and stormy seas. Before part
/ ing We desire 10 convey TO YOU in these lines
/ our gratitude for the vigilance, fidelity, skill
and devotion 10 duty displayed by you through
/ out these trying scenes. more especially Tor
having with true herosm, remained faith
/ fully nj your post for Is consecutive hours
| during one Of the wort and most perlous
I gae- YOU ever encountered in your profe, SION
/ al lite. We also wish 10 express through YOU
/ 10 your under officers and crew, not emitting
/ the staf Of faithful stewards our thanks for
/ the ike qualities exhibited 10y them in their
/ manner and degree. We further record In this
/ communication our admiration OF the qualities
| shown by the Berlin, which behaved molly
sud performed her part 20 well amid the perils
| through which. by your most skillful sesnan-
| chip and the good providence of Him who
| "holdeth the sea IN the hollow OF his hand"
che has brought u, 10 our haven.
With sentiments Of the highest respect and
esteem, we have the honor TO be, Captain
J your. truly and gratefully