The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-06-07
CORRESPONDENCE.
ENROUTE TO WATKINS GLEN VIA
THE P. r. R.
.JTNE lth. 1879.


the last hour through picturesque Ches-
ter Valley, which never looked more
beautiful to my eyes than now. 1t is a
beautiful country even when the SHOWS
of winter cover it; but now that the rain
has freshened every living thing, and the
sun is breaking the clouds. the scene is
simply enchanting. Hills have a fascina-
ton for me at any time of the year.
am breathing native air when among
them. | was raised in close view of the
mountains, and have always felt them to
be my friends Those of your readers
who have ever travelled through the beau
tiful valley of Chester. know how the
succession of vale and hill meets the eye,
and with what verdant beauty they are
clothed at this season of the year. Ma
turc seems to he rejoicing in her strength,
and strenuously striving to please all
mankind. Nearing Downingtown you
pass through most beautiful section.
Stopping here for 4 few minutes. our
train hastens on to Gainesville with its
high bridge and smoking chimneys. The
fields We're never frcsher or more bcluti-
full. The rains have filled the streams to
overlooking, and every thing is i'll the
best and brightest dress. Such a ride as
this. upon such L morning. is as eXhila-
rating as 4 glass of Saratoga 'vichy.
The wheat looks very fine, and there
seems to be plenty oft Whatever damage
the Kansas cyclone may have done to the
Western wheat fields. old Chester will
turn out fuller and larger crop than
ever. After looking at our level country
in Maryland and Delaware it is feast to
look on these hills. Perhaps these farm
crs. who are accustomed to plow these
hill sides, would be glad to work some of
our smooth farms i'll Cecil and Kent.
But whatever advantage the farmer may
have in our level country. there can he
no question about the beauty of these
hills and valleys. Thcy are simply be-
yond truthful description. The view en-
hilerates. | have Travelled the route |
am now going at all seasons of the year:
| have seen these hills clothed in snow.
and smiling with the freshness of early
Summer; | have looked upon them when
they were crowned with the rich harvest
of Autumn. but never have they seemed
SO enchanting as now. Perhaps it is be-
cause l am looking in the face of an old
friend, whom have not met for long
time. | see tokens of increasing years.
but they all betoken a ripper maturity and
greater ability to supply the demands
of an increasing population.
The New York Central Railroad gives
you beautiful river scenery. but from the
2. II. II. you look into one of the nations
great granaries. You get view of our
resources. for this is a vast farming re-
gion. smiling with growing crops of every
description and giving promise of enrich
ing their thrifty owners. These farms
look like gardens. We are now passing
out of Chester into Lancaster county,
and the same beautiful scenery and thriv-
ing crops meets the eye. The element
here is more Teutonic than in Chester
county, but they are splendid farmers
and their fields will bear close inspection.
We struck the beautiful Susquchanna ut
Middletown. Pa. and followed its roman
tic shore until we reached Harrisburg
the busy and growing capital of PennSyl-
vania.
Leaving Harrisburg immersed in the
PETROL tiasco, we again skirt The pictur-
esIue banks of the river along which
We are now running at great speed
This river always carries me back to the
days of my happy boyhood. for upon its
shaded banks first learned the t;,Scina-
ton of watching the uncertain move
mentS of the fisherman 5 cork. and upon
this river also took my first lessons in
swimming and skating. Many are the
days that | have spent upon the West
Branch of the old Susquehanna How
forcibly they are brought back to me as
| am again, after a lapse of nearly score
of years. approaching the very scene of
those early exploits. There is music in
the very name to me. These magnificent
hills that overhang the river seem to
beckon to me with the familiarity of old
acquaintance. and | find myself as |
write. forced to stop frequently and look
out upon the river as upon the face of an
old friend. If it We're only navigahlc. it
would not be far behind the Hudson as Il
Summer route of travel
We arrive at Williamsport. about two
o'clock. | will try aud drop you line
respecting that place and Watkins Glen
next week.
Very truly, W. W. IEBERroN.