The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-12-09


Joined an excursion trip up Salt RIVER
last week, The Star and Sentinel OF
that city, in giving an amusing
sketch of the embarkatiOn, says:
lowing to the pressing demands
on the part of Republicans for an eX
cursion up Salt RIVER SO long in
possession of the Democracy, the lat
ter were finally persuaded to vacate
the premises for one year only, in
order to allow Republicans an oppor-
tunity of spending the winter flSS2r
% in those famous regions"
The following guide book was is
sued TO the travellers
1.-The guide book of some twenty
years ago represent this resort as a
place of considerable attractions, but
persons who have been there recently,
describe things as in q state of great
dilapidatiOn, and sadly in need Of
repairs. 1t is said that at one time
number of exceedingly fatal mala-
dies were prevalent in that region,
such as 'rel udiation,' soft money
ism, ''free tradeism, &C., &c.
The hotel Accommodations have here
totore been ample, but may be lit
tie crowded this season. The first
hotel that appears, just at the bend
in the river, is Hotel Brecken-
ridge" built in go but now entirely
played out and little visited. Its
bar was its only attraction and "fire-
eating" the principal occupation Of
its guests. A little father up may be
seen Hotel Mcclellan" erected dur
ing the war. Shaded by a few pal
metto trees near the edge of the
steam, but "Within constitutional
limits" stands the "SeymOur House,"
we'll known for its famous Southern
patronage, but dealing too largely in
the "soft Shells" its financial stand
ing became impaired. II was obliged
to shut down in '6S and has since
been without any regular manage
mPnt. Close to the Seymour stands
"The what | know about farming
House." 1t had but little patronage
and in 10 was Grant(ed) to other
parties, and all that remains OF its
former owner is a few old clothes and
a white hat.
"Grammercy Park" next greets
the pilgrims eye, and stands ahead
of all others in attractiyeness. The
Hotel is built of "Greystone" and
internally looks rather pleasing, but
is sadly in need Uf thorough repair
ing. The manager is old and has
been reported dying for some time.
1t is thought it will pay Republicans
to give this place a thorough over
hauling, as the proprietor is reported
as having hid away a large amount Of
internal revenue tax, which, if found,
could be delivered over to the U. S.
Government next year upon the re-
turn trip. at the extreme end of
the river stands the "Hancock
House." 1t is plain building, well
kept by its gentlemanly proprietor.
1t is run on the best principles, how
ever. The proprietor is too easy 60
ing and apt to be influenced by
others. The last suspicious stranger
who stopped there, was a fellow
called "Taritf," from the East, with
whom the proprietor was not famil-
lar, but of whom he has since learned
somewhat.
Just back Of this house, on rising
plateau, is an attractive outlook call
ed "ROck top" owned by lifelong,
stitfbacked Democratic manager, who
for years has viewed every approach
ing craft, as it sailed up the river,
with cautions and suspicious eye"
1t is armed with an iron cannon cast
several hundred years ago, with a
piece burSted off the END. 1t is not
dangerous, but doubtless will be fired
before the descent down the river.
Possibly the "lOokOut" may be re-
moved, AS 1T is private property but
as the accommodations are meagre it
would be t'e fair thing to let it stand.
You know whats fair, i, fair"
The management think il desirable
that all eXcursionists should provide
themselves with a rubber suit, clean
towels. brushes, las all found above
must be urned, change of linen, a
patent hug eXtprmina n, lean be had
al tluhrr'e or Bueher'sl and ill all
vacant places With bug dust, as M
hnnlan understanding can apprOXi-
MIA the quaint y NEEDED.
'he accommodations will beample
Il" the trlp made as pleasant as pos
.h IT, Music, dancing ana singing
"ill be part of the entertainment, but
~" Whi~key will be allowed on the
'Hm"r@ Those desiring the hpver-
rau obtain D. ~ amy quantity from
.'.-". N|--.u ~ unN 10 stream.