Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
Seeing the Sights.

Seeing the Sights.
The HERALD promised you con-
tinuance of my adventures. This beau
tiful evening, while am in the full en-
| joyment of rest and solitude, | will
allow my thoughts to soar backward
and review the past. After leaving
Madison, we proceeded on our journey,
and the 29th of May reached Lancaster,
a beautiful little town that is gaining
rapidly in size and population, noted
for its hospitality, congcnial society and
fine residences, showing clearly to the
strangers the great wealth in the imme-
date vicinity of the city. Learning that
the ceremonies of decoration were to be
observed, we decided to remain, and
assure you we were well rewarded.
The services were of the most impress
i've character. All respect was paid to
the honored heroes who gave their lives
that we might enjoy freedom and lib
erty. Had they been lacking in faith,
we would not stand to-day free nation.
"Once more in perfect peace. oh, God!
Our alien hearts unite
And clasp, across the broken sword
The hands that used to smite.
And, since, beside Potomacs banks,
There's nothing left but peace
Be filed, at last, Oh open gravel
And let the sorrows cease"
With song of sadness in memory of
our soldiers dead, and hearty God
bless YOU" for the living, we took our
departure. Leaving Grant county with
its rich farming country we were soon
whirling along through northern Hi
nois. Supt. of Bridges, w. E. Barden
and wife. Train Master g. +. Went
worth and family, Road Master S. III.
Brown and sister were among the
passengers. | being one of the party
was classed as lone of the boys" Did
you ever observe what jolly crowd
the railroad people are when on pleas
ure trip. Unity and friendship are re-
Elected in all their intercourse, more
united band than they could scarce
be found; without exception all seemed
peace and harmony among them. /
found upon referring to the masters
that Galena was to be our destination.
Having never seen the city in daylight,
we availed ourselves of the opportunity
by procuring roomy conveyance and
all took seats. Our driver pointed out
all the places of interest, among which
may be seen Gen. Grants old home. /
will not attempt description, but
will simply add, Galena has little but
her storied past to boast of. At an
early hour on the following morning
we resumed our travels, going by way
of Montfort to Fennimore and from
thence to Woodman over the Narrow
Guage railroad
| was told it would be impossible for
the engine to pull SO heavy crowd
at one time, and Judging from the NINA
ture dimensions of the machine that
such was fact, l informed them |
would willingly walk over, the distance
being but eighteen miles. Mr.. Brown
fortunately came to the rescue and
kindly offered me seat on his three
wheeled car, this giving me much bet
ter view of the country, and surely
more romantic bit of scenery could not
be imagined. The stream called Green
river comes winding along, from the
broad expanse of prairie to the rocky
wooded hills, seeming like band of
silver on green velvet; bowers grow to
the waters edge that the sub seeks in
vain to pierce, trees stately and grand
wave to the airy motion of the birds.
flowers of every description are found
in great abundance, and nestled among
the hills is the little town of Woodman.
The occupants of the velocipede were
too late to partake of the picnic dinner
but with music, and all the luxuries of
the cline Eastwood whistles included)
we passed a delightful afternoon and
returned to Montfort, where the party
separated, each assuming his respective
duties, all congratulating themselves
upon being participants in the gala day.
Hoping to meet again sometime in the
future and claim then as now your res
pect, | will conclude my remarks.
Yours, b. B. b.