Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-07-20

the mountains auu Ou CNCiy H""u, 'P'J
and prosperity appeared, while through .
every town and village we passed evidenc-
cs of contentmcnt and happiness presented
themselves. In a short time we arrived
at Meclanicstowr, nesting so beautifully
at the foot of the mountain, ana larry
glistening as the sun, reflected from
gorgeous back ground of grccn,a mellow
The shrlll whistle for down
brakes had scarcely died away when sweet
music burst upon our ears, rs The Mechan-
icstown band boarded the train, accom-
panled by the beauty of the little mountain
town, md its most prominent citizens, no.
ticcably among whom twas Mr.. Chas' f.
Casstli, rditcr and proprietor OF the Ca
rocT1N CI.AKvoN. After pleasant saluta-
toms we again started on our Journey aud
now, the real grandeur Of the day ccm-
mcnccd to unfold itself AS We gradually
climbed the mountain slope, fresh Beauties
and picturesque scenery greeted lhc eve
on every side. Now some towering anu
frowning rock, moss covered wonrd rise
before us and now, far below murmu'!ng
stream would 20 dancing onward from It's
mountain home, on it, Journey Of lie 10
plan; and flower Or to our right, the
beautiful IIarhaugl's Valley lay like pam
Drama, and rcposing upon its fertiic bosom
the golden wheat stonh in thick groups,
like a tented field, white the noddinG corn
seemed like tiien Is hcckcning us on to
pleasure. Steadily we assembled the noun
tain, and now we approached the summit
AMI there outlined against the sky stood
glorious Old High Hock, like grim war
rior. as il dispulins our passage, but As we
sped swiftly on, it appeared i'll the dia'ailc'
as a lone :rnlincl on duty. We stopped
for short time at Edyemont and then on
again for Shippcnsburs. Scarcely had the
beauties and grandeur Of valleys and
mountain passed from our sight, when we
were ushcrcd into another scene AS impoS'
ing, but more Eden-likc. The rich and
magnificent Cumberland Valley. Surely
unturc must have iipgcrrd here to lavish
her gifts OF i1,tniy and treasures ct wealth
As far rs the eve could measure ii wns rnc
continuous landscape of FERTILITY, the til
umph Of horticulture and refined display
of mechanical arts. Handsome residences
cOn,mcdiNus buildings for the protection
of stock, well cultivated gardens and care
fully arranged lnwrs, MI spoke of culture
thrift and industry. Passing from this we
entered Shippcnshhrc, town in Wriec'
accord with the country surrounding 1t
Its location is very beautiful and has the
energy and natural advantages Tor hpcom,
Ing the most prominent place Tor 'NS'ht9s
in that part ofthc state. II is r'rlrr'v
natural for persons going from one s'H'e
INTO another, or upon arriving in strange
towns to I've backward, and feel or exhibit
a certain degree OF timidlty. But no such
feelings are exhibited on going to ship
rcrshurg, the kindness, cordiality, courtr-
sy and hospitality of its people mt once
makt vnu feel that you arc at home and
no, among strangers. tpcn the arrival
of tho train VT wrrt mel by SOME OF the
prominent citizens of the town and during
tho time we were leaving the cars. well
disciplined Brass Band discourscd some
lively airs. The welcome given us at once
indicated that we were accorded the free
dom nf the town. We w'rr cour'con.lv
invited and at once conducted 10 the huiNN-
inrs and grounds of the State Normal
School and were kindly shown through
the large buildings and all necessary OK
plantations and information given by those
in charge. Judging by appearances the
institution wen merits the reputation it
has gained The officers entertained the
delighted cNcursionists In cordial and
cntcmanlv manner and many expires.
sions of pleasure in rrctng US were ten
dercd, AFTER which Mr. Charles +. Casse|l
rrrlici in behalf of tho cxCursionists in his
usual h"pry and graceful manner. Allap-
preria,rd ,hi- pat Of thr days pleasure
and wire loa,hn to dcpal'. At the con
clur,on of this friendly interchange of
friendship, w wcrc right royalty enter
tninrt w hounlcDus and well selected
lunch, and here the true hospitality OF the
pcopl, of the Keystone State made itself
manifest, with appc'itrs -harpcnea by
travel, scenery ind excitement, and a
knowledge and appreciation Of the gcnu.
lncncss Oflhc hospitality the refreshments
were paltakcn Of and iclishcd in such n
manner rs to leave a lasting remembrance
of the occasion. After the lunch knd been
disposed Of, we were made the recipients
Of lively music, after which the attractions
and improvements of the town were visit
ell aud here, as before, every one seemed
to take pleasure in rendering al every de-
gree Conformation necessary. Your cor
respondent desires particularly to &C
knowledge the Kindness and courtesy Of
Mr.. Mcpherson, one of the directors OF
the railroad leading from Elgcmont to
Shippensburs, and his wife and daughters.
While awaiting The starting Of the train
on our return trip, Mr.. Mcpherson kindly
volunteered information aud the history of
incidents and improvements associated