The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-07-22
GRAND NATIONAL EXCURSION

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Through Ten States and the Terrific.
ries of Dakota, Wyoming and
Colorado.
By railroad from the States to Yank.
ton, D. T. and by government wagon
road from Yankton to Cheyenne, on
the Union Pacific railroad, and the
northern terminus of the Kansas Paci-
fic railroad.
The officers of the Missouri and Mo
brara Valley railroad company, of Da-
kota territory, acting with citizens of
Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, New York,
and Washington, d. c., who are stock
holders, and others interested in the
completion of this line of railway from
Yankton to Rock Creek, or Cheyenne,
Wyo., as an examination OF. the coun-
try will determine, have made arrange
nents for a grand national excursion
from the states to Yankton, D. T., and
from Yankton to Cheyenne, on the U.
P. railroad, by wagons and on horse
back up the valley of the Niobrara
river or Running Water" named by
the early French explorers "L'eau qui
court" thence homeward by the Kan
sas Pacific railroad via Denver, Col. or
the U. P. railroad via Omaha, as par
ties may elect.
The expedition will be composed of
scientists, practical railroad men, pro-
fessional men, capitalists, men of leis-
ure, government clerks, and others who
desire to spend their usual summer va
cation of thirty days during the heated
term, in making round trip Of over
1000 miles through the most interest
ing portion of our country, with ra-
tions from Yankton to Cheyenne, in
the most delightful manner possible,
and at necessary expense Of not over
one hundred dollars-less than it costs
to stay at home at good hotel.
From Yankton across to the U. p.
railroad the contractors will furnish
good strong prairie wagons, tents, and
ample wholesome rations, to be cooked
by the excursionists. They will also
furnish saddle horses, carriages, cooks
and other superfluities as extras.
The expedition will rendezvous at
Yankton, D. T., previous to August II,
and move forward early in the morning
of each day ten miles, unless prevented
by heavy storms, go into camp for
breakfast and dinner, hunting, fishing
exploring, or other occupations, moving
on in the cool of the evening ten OF
fifteen miles, and camp for the night
Strict military discipline will be main
tanned to prevent the stampede of the
stock by Indians.
The projectors of this excursion will
spare no pains to provide for theil
friends every possible comfort and
security. Several gentlemen have ex
pressed a desire to be accompanied by
their wives, daughters and sisters, tt
which the managers make no objection
as spirited and vigorous ladies Of tht
"Diana Vernon" sort will be likely Il
endure and enjoy the delightful journe!
across the country quite as we'll as theil
protectors.
The university of Michigan, ant
other literary and scientific institutions
will be represented.
Yankton has several good hotels, ant
the residents will open their houses ant
hearts with the usual hospitality of
western town, and Yankton merchant
have ample stores of all goods that ma
be required for the outfit. Each gen
tleman is expected to be furnished wit
a rifle, double barreled shot gun, o
navy revolver, ammunition, blankets
hunting knife, and such other article
as sportsmen in that country require.
Managers, surgeons, chaplains an
marshals have been appointed.
A laundry, kitchen, and general sup
ply store will accompany the expedition
also printing office and postoffice. 4
daily paper will be published, edited b
an accomplished editor from New Yorl
city, giving the incidents of travel ant
discovery, which can be sent back dali
to the states by parties returning fron
the Black Hills, to and from which thi
is a favoritc route.
Information desired by parties wish
ing to join the expedition can be OF
tanned by addressing or calling upon A
L. Merriman, esq.,, attorney for the M
& N. V. railroad company. at thei
office. 507 Twelfth street, Washington
D. c., who will furnish excursion tick
cts which will procure railroad ticket
to and from Yankton at excursion
rates, or by addressing Gen. G.. D. Hill
!; at Yankton, D. T., previous to Angus
u. By order of the committee of al
rangements.
A. L. MERRIMAN, GEO. E. KIRK,
Secretary. Chairman