The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-06-06

town. One hundred soldiers stationed
here Provisions very high bread twenty
five cents per loaf; corn, $3.50 per bushcl;
hay, one and half cents per pound. Next
morning we found it necessary to have one
of our mules shod, which proved to be no
small undertaking. II required five men
besides the blacksmith. We accomplished
the feat (pun if you like). lie was so tied
up with ropes tina. he looked like full
rugged ship. After leaving this place we
passed through Eagle Tail, which is about
5000 feet above the level of the sea. We
camped for the night at Monotony, four
miles from the Colorado line, in company
with fifty others. In one of the wagons was
full string band We had music until late
hour which was very enjoyable. In pass
ing through Cheyenne hills, we had trouble
in getting water, as the station agent OBJ
ected, but we helped ourselves TO keg,
put ''all samee." We next drove TO First
View, 100 miles from Pixies Peak, on,
clear day the top of the peak can be seen
from this place unfortunately we were there
onacloudy day. Passing through Kit Karson
tell in with party of three, Messrs Rum
bolt, Pettiger and Cavanaugh, intelligent,
pleasant gentlemen, with whom we con-
cluded to travel. Taking dinner at Mirage,
passed through Hugo, small but growing
town TO River Bend, at which place we
saw about thirty genuine COW boys round
ing up $4,000 head of cattle novel sight.
Our next days drive was in
southerly direction, seeing during the day
number of cayotes and antelopes
after drive of twenty miles We had the
first view Of Pixies Peak, which was grand
beyond description. II looked like huge
banks of gold and silver clouds, The
scenery is here more picturesque We
stopped for the night at the base of range
of hills covered with huge conglomera,e
rocks and magnificent pine trees. We
went on one of the highest OF these TO see
the sun set on Pixies Peak. This scene Is
so wondrously beautiful that neither poet
or painter could do justice, therefore shall
not attempt it. We watched in silence I'M
Ill the last ray had faded in twi-
light before We could leave the spot.
next morning went up to see the sun rise
and as its rays fell on the snow-capped
peak the scene was indescrible in its
beauty and grandeur. We stood spell
bound IN tine presence Of this mighty piece |
of natures handiwork, but the silence was
at last broken by the irresistible Tommy,
whose feelings found expression in well, |
this is the BY G-est sight | ever saw
We felt the change Of air greatly II is so
rarifed that short walk caused us TO pant |
fearfully, but we soon became accustomed |
to it. 1t is such pleasure to breathe the |
pure, fresh air, imparting new vigor and
tone to the system. Next day we visited |
Colorado Springs; this is lovely place,
situated at the base of Pixies
Peak. 1t is strictly moral and temperate
town, no theatres or halls. There is great
deal of wealth and refinement and il is
considered the most beautiful city in the
west, the second OF commercial importance
in Colorado. 1t is also the most popular
winter resort for invalids in the state snd
is noted for its gaiety during the summer
months. We have made arrangements to
make the ascent of Pixies Peak tomorrow,
which is 1926 feet above the level Of the
sea. We then expect to devote several
days to sight seeing and take up our line Of
march for Leadvllle will write as soon as
we reach that place.
Your affectionate son.
WV. r. SMITH, Jr.