6 CONTENTS.

Pacific Railroad Excursion—Antecedents and Objects of the Excur-
sion—Synopsis of Pacific Railroads—Speech of General Simpson—
Departure of Excursion from New York—Arrival at Chicago—Saint
Joseph, and Omaha—Reception and Ball at Omaha.

VIII.—Morning after the Ball—The Excursion Train—All on Board—
Its Progress Westward—The Great Platte Valley—Stations on the
Road—aAzrrival at Columbus—Camping Out on the Plains—Indian
War Dance—Morning Serenade—Town of Columbus—Sham Indian
Fight— Presents to the Indians—Contrast between Civilized and
Savage Life—Train still Going Westward—Way Stations on the
Road—Arrival at Camp No. Two—Military Encampment—Another
Night in Camp—Morning Exercises—Departure of the Elkhorns—
List of Excursionists—End of Track found at last—Buffalo and
Antelope Hunters—Dinner in Camp—Fireworks on the Plains—
Third Night in Camp—Homeward Bound—One-Hundredth Meridian
—Prairie-Dog City—Fire on the Prairies—Return to Omaha—
Departure of Excursionists Hastward—Their Safe Arrival Home.

TX.—Public Reception at Chicago—Resolutions—Speeches of Mayor
Rice—Mr. C, A. Lambard, and Senator B. F. Wade—General
J. H, Simpson’s Letter from North Platte Station--Death of
General Curtiss—Conclusion.