Ashtabula weekly telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1880-1886, 1880-11-05
OUR ROCHESTER LETTER.

Eds. Tsi:-The failure Of my usual let
ter to reach you last week was due to the
extraordinary amount Of work which fell
upon the shoulders Of every man on our
local force, owing to the great activity in
political circles in this vicinity. Never
has 50 much enthusiasm manifested itself,
or such hard work been accomplished in
any campaign in this country, as that
which characterized this falls work. Last
Wednesday General Grant paid a visit to
Rochester-the first time in fifteen years
and such reception was uever accorded
any other living man. The people went
perfectly crazy over him. Never was such
elegant and profuse decorations, illummin-
atiOns and fireworks witnessed in western
New York as greeted the commander-in-
chief Of "Boys in Blue" Of the nation.
Twenty-Five brass bands, besides marshal
bands, were in the procession. Newspaper
men and reporters we're the envy OF the
sea Of faces that were turned towards the
various stands where. Grant and Conkling
appeared to review the ''Boys in Blue" or
10 speak. Old account books and diaries
were trotted out by dozens Of men near the
stands, hoping they might be taken for
representatives Of the press and allowed q
place on the platform, but il wouldn't
work want to tell you the once silent
General, since he began in this canvass to
tell the people his views Of both political
parties, has grown into the heart Of every
true American and nothing but disloyalty
on the part Of General Grant can ever dis
place him or make him anything but the
ideal American statesman and soldier, the
pride Of every mar who loves his country
While / am writing the representatives
OF both parties are gathered at the polls in
this city, waiting for daylight to appear
the beginning Of the struggle. The ''Boys
in Blue" are ordered to report at their sew
eral places Of meeting and proceed to the
polls at G:30 o'clock this morning. New
York is hopeful. Confidence is expressed
on every hand that the Empire State will
do herself proud, and go on record with
at least $4,000 majority for Garfield and
Arthur
Places Of amusement have been almost
deserted. At no time has large audience
greeted the fine companies who have ap-
peared in this city. This week bright.
sparkling, little LOtta will appear at the
Grand Opera House in "Musette" and
zip" AT the Corinthian Academy "The
Pirates Of Penzance" will occupy the stage,
and the curtain at the Rochester Opera
House will roll up displaying "Tony De-
nier's Humpty Dumpty Company"
General Geo. B, Mcclellan paid Roches-
ter a visit, the day following General
Grants ovation, in the interests of the
Democracy. He was billed for speech
but could not be persuaded into an error of
that kind after Grants clean sweep the
day before. A large share Of the decora-
tions in his honor were made by Republi.
cans who appreciated his services during
the war"
DR.. Slade, the Spritualistic medium,
who came to Rochester some weeks age
and stirred the community up to a higt
state OF curiosity by his assertions as tC
what the spirits did at his command, left
few days ago without giving seance. Al
account of his dolngs in the presence O
representatives Of this paper was given il
the TELEGRAPH in detail not long since.
Legitimate news is very scarce, this cam
paign has occupied the public mind to sucl
an extent as to shut out everything else
"Dear me, business men say, II wisl
this was over" Trade is expected to
great extent, but all merchants say the,
ought not to complain, for business, evei
under the existing state of affairs, is re
markably good. The dry goods stores ar
crowded daily and it is really difficult t.
be waited upon. An elegant array Of good
are offered for sale and people are investing
good deal of money in dress.
Plaids are all the rage for ladies' wear
entire suits, dress, ulster and jockey CAP
are considered nobby for street wear Tn
ulsters worn by ladies to such an exten
last winter, and were considered dress
then, are only worn on the street and i
very stormy weather now. The neates
thing adopted by the ladies this season i
the way Of wrap, is close fitting sac
with short skirt trimmed with larg
smoked pearl buttons and occasionally wit
wide braid They are invariably made q
heavy goods Of light color. Plush hat
and bonnets trimmed with the bright pll
mage of birds is considered the tony
thing-the more birds the "tonier" the ha
Fnrs, it is said, will not be worn to an
great extent this winter, unless by tho:
who have seRlskin. Shawls and oloaks i
material Of unique designs will be fashion
able.
Fairs, Club parties, balls, and thol
sand and one entertainments of that ohal
acter will be crowded upon the Rochestt
public, beginning with this week. A ska
ing rink, on monster scale, is to be on
of the amusement features when col
weather sets in.
/ trust next week to present more il
teresting letter w.B. NJ.
Rochester, NOY. list, 1880.