The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-06-29

SUMNER EXCURSION R0UrEs.-The Penn.
sylyania Railroad CommaDy has Just issued
n book Of illustrated "Summer Excursion
Routes" and we bave received copy. IL
j. wellgo,ten-up volume like everything
else that Dany does, by the way), and in
II lie tourist will find anv number OF beau
tlfu places TO visit, and attractive routes
over the Pennsylvania railroad. We re.
produce the authors introduction to this
Interesting book:
"Tbe 0ld.time custom Of 'taking trip
to the country accompanied by all its dis
comforts Of travel by Stage or packet, has
grown into almost necessity fer an an
nual pilgrimage 10 the mountains, sea-
shore, etc, TO meet which travel the trans.
portation lines have We'd with each other
in their efforts TO render the transit not
only safe and pleasant, but 10 surround the
same with all the luxuries that the modern
tastes demand.
"This annual migration has grown from
few hundreds to tens OF thousands, who
each year discover new retreats which grad
ually develop into popular resorts, so that
10 be fully cOByeisant Of the steps OF the
changing tide new routes and new books
have to be continually cODsulted--not that
the old.time resorts are less attractive, but
that The increasing ihrong require additional
novelties. Thus while the world.renowned
Niagara Falls and far-famed White Noun
tains will continue ever to have their adj
miring thrOngs, there are those who seek
the ocean.sbOTe, with its ever. changing
waves those who desire the bracing air Of
the numerous mountain resorts, and others
again who glide away into the various rural
retreats scIttered thrOug' Il the country.
"The. advent OF the summer season calls
our attention 10 these incro asing demands
OF the tourist for Information as to the va
rious summer resorts, the most direct. most
expeditions, or most pleasant methods OF
reaching the same. anu the cost OF trans
portatiOD and in our desires not only to
meet these increasing demands, but to e
farther and lead the inquirer into 'pleasan,
paths,' we feel called upon 10 make renew
cd efforts, and we confidently think that on
a careful inspection OF our Illustrated SUN.
mtr Excursion Routes presented herein,
the most fastidiOus aud eXac,ing will bt
satisfied.
"It has been our endeayor in the prep;.
ration Of these routes 10 meet the require
menfs OF each and every class who may have
occasion TO consult them; those who, seek
Ing short respite from business, are limit
resorts brought within their reach, wbilt
those with ample lelsur" and means bavt
the widest scope to select from. The Inya
I'D, seeking health and strength, is shown
how TO reach the various medicinal springs
and the sportsman and hunter has large
number Of suitable resorts brought 10 hi
notice for selection.
"The routes are not confined to any par
ticular section, but combine attractions from
all portions Of the country North. South
East, and West; care being taken in thell
selection to embrace all for which our pasl
eXperence teaches us demand viii be made
"The Ponnsy lYanla Railroad Company
offers to the tourist superior accOmmoda
tions in IFS widespread lines, and every pre-
caution is taken for the safe, speedy, ant
pleasant trans DOrtati0n Of It's patrons, The
desire being that in each case such pleasant
recolleclions Of the journey by rail may re
main that future ramDles may lead the tour
ist TO its lines again. The scenery presented
/, of the most diversified character, and &
be properly appreciated must be seen. EN-
bracing, as il does, hill and dale, mountain
and valley, riyuet and ocean, while the rid,
over the mountains at the Horseshoe Curve
in one of the observation ears Will long lin
ger in the memory OF those who may ayai
themselves OF il.
"Tbe routes are arranged alphabetically
according 10 the names Of the resorts, a:
alording the most simple method for tht
convenience OF those consulting them. The
book is embelished with a number OF beau
tfu engraviOgs, making 1t ornamental a
well as useful. 10 has a valuable map ia
colors, specially prepared and revised, to-
gether With a rum Der OF plots showing the
location OF hotels and general plan Of the
streets Of the principal resorts, which arc
OF great use and assistance 10 tourists"
Books Obtained Of Mr. 5. ID. Kennedy
southern passenger agent, at y. w. Gar.