Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-10-17
LETTER FROM JOSIAH KoLLER.
GowDIE's HOTEL, |
LoNDOSDERRIE, IRELAND, Sept. -, 'S9.


DEAR FRIENDS II left Belfast by railroad
and went to Port Rush travelling through a
rolling country, mostly pasture lands. The
farmers raise some oats, which are all in
shock in the fields, with little to cut yet
There are plenty of potatoes. Port Rush is
a quiet little seaport town, from which the
town and surrounding country get their sup
plies by water, mostly from Glasgow. look
ed the place over, which was short task. l
then took car for Giants Carway, eight
miles distant. Saw Burt Mills, where they
make very fine Irish whiskey, also saw ruins
of an old castle sn high rock, at the waters
edge of the high sea. l arrived at Giants
Carway where 1 found two hotels, plenty of
guides and specimen venders. Here one
sees natural freaks of nature, consisting of
columns of rocks from ten to thir inches in
diameter, of odd sides, mostly 3, and . sides,
set in the earth so close together that knife
blade will not go bet tReen them; in few in
stances they are thirty feet high, in the form
of pyramids. Thase columns are in short
blocks, one to two feet high, under which are
some fine caves which are quite interesting.
came back to Port Rush in an Irish van,
and came by railroad along the coast and
river to this city, which is located on high
knoll on the banks of the river Foil. The
city has population Of 25,0OO, and is sur
rounded by a we'll preserved wall 20 feet high,
built of ruble stone, with fine cut stone gate
ways, but no gates.
This is Sunday, and the day is remarkably
well observed, as no business houses OF any
kind are open, not even cigar shops. Ifound
here quite fine cathedral which was built IN
the 18th century. At 10 a. m. the salvation
army made its appearance on the streets.
followed themlto their barracks, where heard
some good singing and witty Irish expert
ence of religion, which was quite amusing
and interesting.
On Monday morning went by railroad to
Entherskillin. Our journey was through a
rolling rough stony country. Plenty of stone
fence was seen, and occasionally small
lake. The lands are mostly used as pasture
upon which l see many fine well bred snort
horn Durham cattle grazing. Entherskillen
is small country town, at q junction or the
railroad, where remained four hours. Had
some Irish beer, tough beefsteak for dinner.
then came to Bondoren, on the sea side,
where many people come 70 batne IN SAT-
water. The buildings here, as IN this coun-
| try, are built for use, very plain, with low
stories.
left Bondoren at D. M, by jaunting car
through a rough country " miles 10 Shyo.
During this ride Saw Ireland as II mas oee1
described, with its low stone novels anu
ly in sight but Small field OF turt, some
times long haired goat tied win roap,
women barefooted and CHILDREN nkeW:se
without shoes, but as a rule al look happy
and cheerful. The ride was interesting IN
the extreme, and it was interesting to hear
the wit OF their nationality. They feel proud
of their country and think there is none like
it. contented mind is feast for the soul
which think applies to those who have the
courageto love this country.
came by rail to Boil, small country sta
tion, where there is what they call a fair II
progress, which is held once month. where
horses, cattle, sheep and hogs are brought
for miles for sale. They either sell them o.
take them home. They claim there are ZOO
cattle here to-day, and many sheep and hogs
The two latter are brought in carts. On,
will see many patient donkies in use here.
is quite feast day for the people. womei
as we'll as men. Some on the streets sellin
and singing songs. They are amusing an
seem quite happy. The, absence of tn
knowledge of better countries Is bliss t.
them, and the more | see the pronder an
of America, where hope to arrive in tn
near future.
) l arrived at Dublin last evening, Oct. Isl
Had ride about the city this a. m, an
found it n live industrious place, with man
fine public buildings and extensive docks
The residences are quite plain, built mostl
of brick. see many inhabitants that lool
, destitute. Judging from the clothes the
wear and the habitations they stay in, bu
have no excuse for being filthy. A part @
the city has crooked narrow streets and dc
notes age. I visited st. Patrick's Cathedra
1t is fine structure and has splendid til
t floor. This will be my last letter I will writ
you on this side of the Atlantic, and trust o
the morning of Oct. 21st 1 will have th
pleasure to meet you and friends in person
Ihave four days journey to make yet bt
fore / reach Cork. JOSIAH KoLLER.