Daily Republican., 1879-04-04
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Staff Correspondence Of the Republican.
Probably two.thiris OF those who at.
tended the complimentary excursion
given by the philadslphis, Whining
ton and Baltimore railroad company
never saw the environments Of Wash.
ington before. Naturally the effect
was strange to them. Many came from
Sussex county, aplace proverbial for
its quiet, unpretsntious ideas OF social
enjoyment, where such flagrant viola
tions oftks puritanic simplicity as exists
in the Nations Capital would bs
looked upon ID an invasion AZ an act
Incompatible with tendency towards
morality and gsod government, and
would be- frowned down with q metho
distic sincerity not to be misunderstood.
To speak Of the trip in detail would
bs irksome. WeIs VIZ preparing .
State document or an appendix to an
almanac then minutsnsss would bs
positively necessary. In our brief
specials there were published COM
pr.hsnsivs ideas, in which we're given
the provisions that had been made for
the reception of the members Of the As
sembly. Upon these w merely wish
To enlarge.
When the special cars were attached
to the limited express tho train was
twenty minutes late. At 1.25 the oars
steamed out Of the depot. Upon roach
ing open country more stean was add
ed, and the engine thuudersd on in ito
wild desire to ''n,ake up" Between
and Baltimore, aside from
the Watering station at Perry vile, there
were no stopping places, and the speed
consequently WAS very great, SO great
in fact that the passengers convulsively
raised their hands TO keep in squili-
brium the scant remains OF their once
luxurious but now faded cranial cover
ings.
Baltimore was reached without asci-
lent OF any kind, aud after a few min
ltes delay occupied in the exchange Of
Engines, the train once moro resumed
It's reckless race, this time over the
Baltimor. and Potomac road. About
half past three o'clock Washington was
reached and then began marshalling
II forces. Senator Eli salisbury and
g. representative Martin received tho visi
ors as they passed into the depot, and
hook each ono cordially by the hand.
Eyes right, back a little in the left
forward, march !. ejac.
llated dirt hegrimed Arab as !.e be-
leld the seventy odd men file out
through the doorway. "Do it 'mazingly
vell," said his tattered companion, who
,tood on his shoe box with his frsckled
ACC indicative Of absorbing interest.
Mike, look, they'se MarpIy Sail
lid up in blue badges" As the last
nan of the seventy odd filed out he, in
.urning, saw the urchin. depart quits
lastily around an adjacent corner
closely followed by the burly form Of a
,prucely y-attirsi policeman.
Ths innocent remark OF the gamin
mad a singular effect. To be taken for
. delegation Of smoothly shorn temper.
.nce apostles was something they new
sr spprehendsd. Aud in consequence
If said innocent allusion there was
strangely connected action, and in about
.wo seconds thereafter the lapels of
,eventy odd pairs of coats were una
lorned-undsc0rated. Out Pennsyl-
'ania Avenue the delegation walked,
headed ny George V. Massey and Secre
ary Of State Walsot.. Upon reaching
he Willard House, where accommods
ions were to be afforded them, u Mr..
Bryan met them aud presented to the
Secretary and to Speakers Harrington
.nd Chandler invitations from Senate or
3ayaed for the Legislature and their
riends to call at his Residence in the
evening. After supper they took ad-
,antags Of the invitation and were
entertained by Mr.. Bayard.
Besides Delaware's congressional del
gates. Senator Sanlsbary and Repre-
Martin, there were present
md assisting in the extension OF
,ourtesies, Senator Mcdonald OF India
IA and Senator Peyton Of Virginia.
After an hour or so spent in pleasant
Intercourse, at a'signal from Mr.. Bay
.rd, the folding doors, separting the
,arlor from an adjoining apartment,
we're thrown opon, and all invited to
oartake OF refreshments. At l0o'clock
he guests left the Senator'S residence,
md separated, each to follow his in
iividual incinatiOns.
On Wednesday morning 4 consnlta-
ion was held, and many marked out a
programme for the day. Tho first sight
o be seen Of course would be the Cap
tol. To this the larger number welded
heir way. In acsoriancs with custom
he House Of Representatives, upon mo
ion If Mr.. Martin, extended to the
legislature the privilege Of the floor OF
he House. Appropos to this it wonld
rot he out OF place to mention faca'ions
aspiration with which number
vas inspired at the introduction OF
dr. Martins motion.
"Does the gentleman from Delaware,
n his modest application only speak
n behalf OF his legislature" inqnirea,
Mr.. Sparks with well fsigned surprise;
why" continued he, docs not the
distinguished gentleman apply for the
whole State; We would admit IT,
)f course there was laughter, general
md emphatic; and the request unhesi-
atingly granted.
The visitors started from tho base
nent and gradually a-c"nded to tae
lone. Every nook that was worthy OF
was visited. They called
lpon Col. VIM. H-mph.ll Jones, an old
Delawareau and former Assembly.