Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-26

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miles We are doing things today I'M
dreamed Of just one generation past Read the
record Of journey taken by one Of Daytons
representative citizens in the year 1840-not
90 long ago as years fly.
The occasion was the Young Mems Conven-
ton, the trip was from Dayton to Baltimore,
and the traveller, a young attorney, John Gilbert
Lowe, 20 years Of age, lately come to Dayton
from Lebanon to engage in the practice Of Law.
But let him tell the story Of the eventful oc-
casion in his own delightful way:
April ~, 1840-Heard this morning that
had been appointed one Of the delegates (three
in alb to represent this place at the Young
Mems Convention to convene at Baltimore the
4th Of the ensuing month. Whether I can or
will go is yet to be determined with myself. I
would highly prize the trip if it could be under
taken with conviction of its expediency. The
journey too, is rendered more desirable by the
occasion which calls for it. The place Of
assembly will be perfect microcoSm as respects
variety Of character-opening interesting
field for observation upon and about the genus
homo. The occasion will also call together
many Of the finest specimens of efficient Ameri-
can talent. All these and others are strong
inducements truly, but I cannot yet say that
they will prevail. There some duties I owe
to myself and others at home that at present
seem to stand tantamount If not paramount in
their claims"
The next entry, made six days later momen-
s tously marked Tuesday, quarter Of four"
reads: Before the hours pass expect to be
IN the stage for trip to some Of the Eastern
cities. This I rate to be quite an era in my
home-bred hfe May the result never attach
to 1t the odium of independence or folly. Ye
ministers of kindness who wait upon hayward
and wondering mortals with comfort, content
and blessing would invoke the aid Of your
gentle offices as we now extend the parting hand
and for time are absent from each other. To
the anxious mother who remains especially
On May 20 the young tourist writes that Gin
little more than three weeks have travelled
nearly or quite 1900 miles, and made three
stops Of more than two days each-an achieve
ment which q century ago would have sounded
too wonderful for belief"
TN the following description Of the sublime
emotions induced by the scenery through
which he passed, does one not take the journey
with him and see things through the reflective
and enthusiastic eyes of the writer?
THE mountains-the huge, bold mountains,
whether far away in the distance or near at
hand-what a sight were they! How perfectly
soul poSsessing Oh, what magnificent and
stupendous demonstration Of power has the
great God strewed around US as eternal re-
membranes of Himself. And how kindly has
He given us capacities susceptible of inspiring
enlargement upon their visible presentation.
The cities, too, splendid and populous, with
the richest ornaments Of nature and art blended
IN their midst were ever the sources of rarest
pleasure. But not the least interesting was the
people-whether moving in multitudes stmu-
lated by a common sentiment and o common
purpose Of whether more sparsely and singly
seen. searching the end Of individual man.
Found Wheeling to be q compactly built
business town, bearing dingy and black ap-
pearance from the consumption Of coal in the
manufactures. Their river trade would seem
to demand better wharf. Immediately behind
the town there is high, bold hill which, as
was in the dusk with pretty girl on my arm.
was taken by her to be when she was first
directed TO 1t a heavy overhanging cloud. Prom
Wheeling to Washington, Pam old place
whereat is a college-there are splendid views
Of hills aback Of hills and valleys and groves
nterspersed with picturesque variety. At
Hillsboro there is a most extensive and mag
nincent view. When on the highest eminence
we were in the center Of q visible circling
horizon of 80 miles radius. From the hill east
Of Brownsville there Is q beautiful view. The
Monongahela and winding rivulet bold and
high-reaching hills and deep-bedded verdant
vales-au contrasting in magnificent array.
From there TO Uniontown the country is not so
bold and picturesque, but IL better fitted for
the purposes Of agriculture. Three miles east
OF Uniontown commenced ascending Laurel
Hill The road wines for two or three miles up
the side Of a rock covered and barren mountain
In desolate dreariness. A house stands about
aAAAo"dy The ascent, OF runan repuLaClon IT Is
Mt looking place for the tenements of high
waymen.
1--WE now found ourselves In the midst of
mountain scenery. We thought that over which
we passed had sufficient variety to relieve it
from samenesS, yet it impreSSeS the mind In all
It's aspects with the same predominant emotions.
felt all the time though was amid the
Btupendous and immovable monuments of
Almighty power. The prevailing sense was Of
their stern and heavy sublimity. Nothing
looked light or beautiful. Nothing was bright