aritd rit “ :! a Oh et a arte a an Gi Et TO Hon, ALEX. H. RICE, Hon, J. M. S. WILLIAMS, Maj. GEO. P. DENNY, JAS. W. BLISS, EDWARD W. KINSLEY, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOSTON BOARD OF TRADE i ae yt . : + Vt. ‘rans-4f ontinental # xcursion —foston to Wan francisco, e ‘« aad ¢ ” > 3s : (MAY 2rd to JULY Ist, I870,) These Papers are Fespectfully Dedicated, hy ] t “ uc ; THE EDITOR. eH C1375 Ag “LET EVERY STEP BE AN ADVANCE.” VOL. 1. Ghe Trans-Continental, Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Francisco. W. R. STEELE, Editor. “ALE ABOARD FOR SAN FRAN- CISCO.”” A few common words quickly spoken at the departure of a railway train,—ap- parently a very common event. And yet those brief and simple words, pro- nounced,on Monday morning, May 23, 1870, near the site of the Coliseum in Boston, are properly entitled to no un- important and significant position in history, among those short utterances that have preceded or marked great changes or eras. One “yes” spoken by Helen to Trojan Paris was, perhaps, scarcely heeded when said, but its con- sequence was a ten-years’ war. The nod of a Belgian peasant to Napoleon I., and the “Up guards and at them,” from his opponent, we have been told, on an eve- ning in June resulted in the final act of the annihilation of an empire. monosylables spoken in peace, and for peace, may mean as much or more: a single one flashed from Newfoundland to the Irish shore told the world that science had achieved one of her greatest triumphs: one signature, and an act was consummated that made millions free, And those words, “all aboard for San Francisco,’ spoken on that May morn- ing in Boston, are certainly, in their significance, worthy of attention for at least a moment. They mean, not alone that travellers are to cross a broad con- tinent, but that the most magnificent train produced by American art starts upon its passage—the longest ever yet attempted by an entire train upon any And Niagara Falls, May 24, 1870. one of those iron roads now become the highways that bear the rule of the world,—a passage over the longest con- tinuous line of rails operated by any na- tion. They mean that the farthest East and the farthest West of the Republic, though almost four thousand miles apart, exchange a friendly visit by a single ride; they mean the completion of a commercial route that can, and will influence the trade of the world; they mean that the visibie line is unbroken that binds a great nation—that hearts and memories dwelling around Ply- mouth Rock and old Faneuil Hall, are closer to those at the Golden Gate; that homes on New England shores and warmth of the native hearthstones and sympathies of those who are there, are grown nearer and, we trust, may be dearer, to those on the once far off Pacific Coast, In the Campo Santo at Pisa are shown | massive links of a huge iron chain with which, we are told, Genoa once, during war, closed the Pisan port, and after- wards exhibited within her own walls during the first year of Italian indepen- dence, caused to be displayed in the Holy Field of Pisa, spontaneously re- stored to that city as a perpetual sign of fraternal affection and of indissoluble concord and union. And now, in the New World, we are permitted to see all means of civil strife, but the product and reality indeed of peace and of cordial alliance,—visible bond that joins the ex- tremes of the continental Republic. Work of strong arms, of skillfnl hands, and of wise heads, may we, during our great ride along it, see it with pleasure, regard it with honest pride, and accord it due appreciation. And in the good old words, once expressed on papers of transportation, we, in the trans-conti- as emblems of the conquest; but finally, | the links of a far mightier chain, never | | | } No. 1. nental train say sincerely, Goa speed all to the destined port, and bless the build- ers and those who ride. gp —Inecidents of this trip gladly wel- eomed, and promptly chronicled. Com- munications, if from parties not on the train, must be sent by telegraph. The TRANS-CONTINENTAL always travels in advance of the mails. Weare hungry forincidents. Remember brevity, please, and pass forward the items, ——_—__——_—— — Messrs. George M. and Albert B. Pullman accompany our train from Bos- ton to Chicago, and we are pleased to learn that the latter will accompany us all the way to California. ne a pe — Forty miles an hour is fast. There- fore the TRANS-CONTINENTAL is ditto Though its dimensions are diminutive it is bound to keep up with its big brothers ema ren —Five thousand Bostonians came to the old Coliseum grounds to cheer and wave adieus to parting friends on Mon- day morning. ep —APullman Palace train is a triumph of civilization, r et Hiton. Alexander H. Rice. One of the features of journalism of the present day is illustration, and as the TRANS-CONTINENTAL intends not only to be up with the times, but con- stantly on the move in the run of pro- gress, we present, among other features, in the first issue of our paper, those of the distinguished gentleman whose name graces the head of this article, -which will, we think, owing to the spirit of our special artist, be readily recog- nized by most of our readers. ALEXAN- bDER H. Rick, President of the Boston Board of Trade, may justly be said to be arepresentative man of Massachusetts, and also of that class of Boston mer- chants who contribute so much by their business enterprise, sterling integrity and mercantile honor to render the name of that city respected at home and abroad. Like many of our most eminent public men, Mr, Rice owes nothing to fortune, but everything to his own talent, indus- try and abilty. Afterserving as boy and clerk in the store of William Carter & Co., in Boston, he determined to obtain a more thorough and classical education, and for that end entered Schenectady College at N, Y., then under care of the celebrated Dr. Nott, where he graduated with honor. Returning to Boston he accepted a partnership in the house of Wilkins, Carter & Co. tact soon gave him a leading position in the firm, and the business in 1845 as- sumed amore important aspect. After the retirement of his partners, the pres- ent firm of Rice, Kendall & Co. was formed, with Mr. Rice at its head. His energy and | ISLS Mr. Rice has served as Mayor of Bos- ton in 1856 and 1857, and in 1858 was elected to congress, serving four terms,and much ofthe timeas chairman of the naval committee, introducing many important reforms and offering the valuable suggestions which were | men of high position. Hecertainly was | one of the most popular men with the | veterans in the service. When Gen. Grant was elected President Mr. Rice’s name was one of the most prominent for the position of Secretary of the nomination we consider a positive loss to the country. Having returned to private life, he now devotes himself to his business like a good merchant as he is, and is ever ready to make his talents available in any department of business, as a presiding officer and his talent asa | graceful and accomplished speaker is peculiarly adapted. This brief imperfect sketch, written at the running rate of forty miles an hour, can searcely be said to do justice to its subject, ree ef ate the New York Central railroad, accom- panied our train from Albany to Suspen- sion Bridge, a distance of 504 miles, which was made in 8 hours and 26 minutes, Gen, Priest, Division Supt, accompanied the train as far as Utica, also Diy. Supt. Lapham, thence to Rochester, and Div. Supt. Torrence to | Suspension Bridge. The train was run |' by conductors Whitbeck, Eaton and | Wells. : . : I received with commendation by naval | | the Navy, and that he did not receive | charity or assembly for which his ability | —J. Tillinghast, Esq., Gen] Supt. of | animating rst RL — At the Massachusetts State line our passengers assembled and Hon, Alex. H. Rice delivered a short and appropri- ate address to Goy. Claflin, full of feel- ing and well chosen sentiments, after which nine hearty cheers were given with a will for the Governor of the old Bay State. While he cannot go with us in person, for the legislature of the State is in session, his heart and best wishes go with us, and his warmest sympathies. . —_—_—_—_—~> o> —Before leaving Boston, where our train left the actual borders of Atlantic tide water, in Massachusetts Bay, a bot- tle of sea water was filled in the presence of the party, to be taken to San Francis- co-and there emptied into the Pacifi¢e ocean. As this train will be the first through entire train which has ever crossed from Atlantic to Pacifie direct, every car going through with only through passengers, the incident is not without interest historically. a —From Chester to Washington up the grade of the Boston & Albany railroad, our train was run at fully thirty miles an hour. iverywhere we have met with marked compliments and received distinguished civilities from our railway friends. The fastest speed between Bos- ton and Albany was performed from Chatham and Greenbush, a distance of twenty-three miles, which was made in twenty-four minutes. a | | nee — Col. Charles 0. Russell, Gen’l Super- intendent of the Boston & Albany R. R. accompanied the train over his road, and the excursionists acknowledge themselves under many obligations to him, both personally and officially, for his great kindness and for many favors shown them and the train. i ee —His Excellency, Gov. Claflin, with his wife, accompanied this excursion party, of the Boston Board of Trade, through the State of Massachusetts to the State line. en Dee — The Board of Trade Excursion train, it is estimated, was visited by over fifty thousand people from the time of its arrival on Saturday to Monday morning. «0p — Owing to the crowded state of these columns, our full stock report is omitted, but will be found posted on the bulletin of our editorial room in the smoking car. Sig — At every way station the platforms are crowded by persons anxious to view and cheer the party as they pass, hb WANTED.—In the “Revere” Tenor and Bass. Car a TELE GRAPHIC. * Invitation from Chicago. Chicago, May 28d, 1870. To Gro. M. PULLMAN, Esq., Albany A] In charge of Excursion Party from Boston to San Francisco. j In behalf of the Board of Trade of Chi- cago, Iam instructed to extend an invi- tation to the party in your charge to stay this city, as our guests, from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning, or long- er if they can. Be pleased to communi- sate this invitation to the party and their answer to us as Soon as possible. S. TL. McCrea, Pres. Board of Trade, Chicago. Answer. S. H. McCrea, Esa., 1 Pres. Board of Trade, Chicago. Telegram received. ALEX. Hf. Rick President Boston Board of Trade, replies as follows: Thanks for your generous invitation. We shall take great pleasure in meeting you and your associates, but regret that the lateness of our arrival and early de- parture will prevent the acceptance of formal attention from your Board. We hope for a longer stay at Chicago on our return from the Pacific. ea pe Boston, May 23d.—At 5 o’clock this P. M. a brick wall at the corner of ' Kaston avenue and Commercial street: fell and covered five men who were at work in a cellar close by. Jeremiah Sullivan, Patrick Hearn, and Michael Mulligan were instantly killed. and John and Thomas Sheehan, brothers, and Lyman Boynton were seriously in- jured. Athletics of Philadelphia beat Har- vard Base Ball Club 20 to 8 to-day. Enos Briggs, senior partner of Briges «& Co,, crockery dealers, died this A. M. Wenborn is without a post office, gro- cery and dry good store, all haying been destroyed by a fire this morning. Toss heavy. New York, May 23.—Money worked with extreme ease this afternoon, and loans were made to large government dealers as low as 3 per cent. Bulk of bu- siness, however, done at 4, and at 4 and 5on railway collaterals. Sterling from 1098¢ to 1098¢ for bankers’ bills. Gold steady since last report at decline, clos- ing at 114. “ROCHESTER, May 23.——-—__ Officers of Union Pacifie Railway. Hon. Oliver Ames, President, John Dutf, Vice President, John §. M. Williams, Treasurer. E. WH. Rollins, Asst. Treasurer and Sec, Gen. G. M. Dodge, Chief Engineer, Col. 8. Seymour, Consulting Engineer. J. M. Wam, General Accountant. Gol. C, G. Hammond, Gent, Supt. . W. Mead, Asst. Genl. Supt, J. Budd, Genl. Ticket Agent. H. Bronson, Genl. Frt. Agent. S. H. H. Clark, Purchasing Agent. (ae ee el Op Officers of Central Pacifie R’y Hon. Leland Stanford, President. Cc. P. Huntington, Vice President. Mark Hopkins, Treasurer. EK. B. Crocker, Atty and Gen’] Agent, KE. H. Miller, Jv., Secretary, W. H. Porter, Cashier, S. S. Montague, Chief Engineer. B. B. Redding, Land Commissioner, Albion N. Towne, Genl. Supt. John Corning, Asst. Genl. Supt. az H. Goo Cone Irt. es ASS. eo THE PULLMAN PACIFIC aR Compy, CAPITAL, $1,000,060. (sno, M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. C. W, ANGELL, Secretary. I.. M. Bennett, Supt. DIRECTORS Geo. M. Pullman, Sidney. Dillon, Oliver Ames. C. S. Bushnell. Andrew Carnegie, Gen. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago. OUR TRAIN. Comparatively few of those who may receive copies of the TRANS-CONTINENT- AL will haye an opportnnity to see the train upon which it is printed. We therefore give a brief description. The train is made up of eight of the most elegant cars ever drawn over an American railway. They were built by the order of the Messrs. Pullman, to be completed in time for the present excur- sion, and to be first used in conveying the members of the Board of Trade of the eity of Boston, and their families, from their homes on the Atlantic coast to the shores of the Pacific. The train leads off with a baggage car, the front of which has five large ice clos- ets, and a refrigerator, for the storing of fruits, meat and vegetables. The bal- ance of the car is for baggage, with the exception of a space in one corner, where stands a new quarto-medium Gordon Press, upon which this paper is printed, Next comes a very handsome smoking car, Which is divided into four rooms. The first is the printing office, which is supplied with black walnut cabinets filed with the latest styles of type for newspaper and job work. This depart- ment, we may say without egotism, has been thoroughly tested, and has already turned out some as fine work as can be done by those of our brothers who have a local habitation. Adjoining this is a neatly fitted up lobby and wine room, Next comes a large smoking room, with euchre tables, etc. The rear end of the car has a beautifully furnish- ed hair-dressing and shaving saloon. Following this come the two new ho- tel cars, the “ Arlington” and the ‘“ Re- vere,” both of which are completely and elegantly furnished, and are thorough- ly adapted to the uses for which they are destined. Two magnificent saloon cars, the “ Pal- inyra” and ‘ Marquette,’ come next. The train is completed by the two ele- gant commissary ears, the“ St. Charles” and “St. Cloud,” each of which is fin- ished in all of its appointments as any of the other carriages noticed. The enttre train is equipped with every desirable accessory that may tend in the least to promote the ease of the passen- gers—elaborate hangings, costly uphol- stery, artistic gilding, and beautifully finished wood work marking every por- tion of their arrangements. Among the new features introduced with these cars are two well-stocked libraries, replete with choice works of fiction, history, poetry, ete., and two of the improved Burdett organs. These instruments are complete in every detail of stops, pedals, double banks of keys, ete. The cars of this train are lighted during the night in anewand novel manner, there being under each an ingeniously constructed machine which produces from liquid hydro-carbon, a gas equal in brilliancy to that made in the ordinary way. The apparatus is furnished by the U.S. Gas Light Co., whose offices are at 155 West Twenty-ninth street, New York: The generator is so arranged that it pro- vides gas for any required number of burners in the car and no more. and when the burners are all turned off the generator ceases to act until they are re- opened, Geo. P. Ganster, Esq., repre- sents the company and accompanies the train as far as Chicago. ep UR PARTY. The folowing list of names compose the party from the Boston Board of Trade, now on this train, bound for the Pacific coast: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Hon. Alex. Hl. Rice, Maj. George P. Denny. Hon. J. M. S. Williams, Jas. W. Biiss, Edward W. Hinsley. Frederick Allen and wife. H.S. Barry. Miss Josie W. Bliss. Addie P. Kinsley. Mary L. Kinsley . Chas. 8S. Kendall. Miss M. C. Lovejoy. Hon. John B. BrownJohn Lewis. and wite. E. W. Burr and son, John L. Bremer. Geo. D. Baldwin and wife. Miss L. E. Billings. Chas. W. Brooks. M.S. Bolles. Alvah Crocker and wife. Jas. Longley _and wife. Geo. Myrick and wife. Col. L. B. Marsh and wife. C.F. MéClure and wife. Joseph McIntyre, Sterne Morse. Fulton Paul. Mrs. F.CunninghamF. H. Peabody. Thos. Dana, Miss M. E. Dana. Mrs. Thos. Dana. 2d Mrs. Geo. P. Denny Arthur B. Denny, Cyrus Dupee; and wife. John H. Eastburn and wife. Robt. B. Forbes and wife. J.S. Foge. Mrs. E. In. Poole. Misses Farnsworth. Robert O. Fuller. J. Warren Faxon. N. W. Farwell and wife. — Misses Farwell. Curtis Guild and wife. OC. L. Harding and wife. Miss N. Harding. Edgar Harding. J. F. Hunnewell. J. F. Heustis. W.S. Houghton. and wife. D. C. Holder and wife. Miss C, Harrington. A. L. Haskell and wife. Miss Alice J. Haley. J. M. Haskell and wife. H. O. Houghton and wife. John Humphrey. Hamilton. A. Hill and wife. Benjamin James. C.F. Kittredge. Mrs. C. A. Kinsley. wife and servy’t. Miss F. Peabody. Miss L. Peabody, »Mast. F. E. Peabody. Rev. E. G. Porter. Miss M. F. Prentiss. James W. Roberts. and wife. Wim. Roberts. Josiah Reed. S. B. Rindge and wife. Mast. F. H. Rindge. J. M. B. Reynolds and wife. John H. Rice. Hon. Ste. Salesbury. M.S. Stetson and wife. D. R. Sortwell, and wife. Alvin Sortwell, I. H. Shapleigh. T. Albert Taylor and wife, i. B. Towne. Lawson Valentine and wife. Miss Valentine. Rev. R.C.Waterston and wife, A. Williams. Dr. H.W. Williams and wife. N. D. Whitney and wife. ‘Judge G. W. Warren. Geo. A. Wadley and wife. Henry T. Woods. Mrs.J.M.8S.Williams Emily L. Williams. Carrie T. Williams, J. Bert. Williams. PULLMAN’S PALACE PAR oMP'y, Incorporated under Special Act of the Legislature of Illinois, A. D. 1867. CAPITAL, - - #4.000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man, A. B. PULLMAN, Gen’l. Sup’t. 0. W. ANGELL, Secretary. DIRECTORS. Geo. M. Pullman. John Crearer. H. E. Sargent. Thomas A. Scott. Robert Harris. Henry R. Pearson. Amos T. Hall. Genl. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago. F. KORBEL & BROS. Cigar Box Manufacturers, SOUTH PARK SAW MILLS, No. 487 Brannan Street, Bet. 38d «& 4th sts., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Lignum Vite, Rosewood, Laurel, Cedar, Ebony, Mahogany, Backboards, Veneers, Counter Tops. Wan. DOOGUE, Florist and Floral Decorator. FLORAL PLACE GREENHOUSES, 679 Washington Street, BOSTON, MASS. GRAND HOTEL, Cor. New Montgomery and Market Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. G.S. JOHNSON & Co., Proprietors. BANK OF CALIFORNIA. CAPITAL, - - $5,000,000 IN GOLD. Principal Office, San Francisco. ; D. O. MILLS, President. Wm. C. RALSTON, | Cashier. A. ROMAN & CO., PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS, Issue the OVERLAND MONTHLY on the first of every month. No. 417 MONTGOMERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO. Northern Transportation Company Dispatch steamships regularly to all points for the West Coast, including Mexico, Lower California, Oregon, Wash- ington Territory and Alaska; also monthly to Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, Tahiti, Fejee, New Zealand and Australia HoLmuADAY & BRENHAM Agents. PULLMAN PACIFIC © An i aia Vol. 1. Omaha, Neb... May 26, 1870. Ghe Grans-Continental, Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Mrancisco. W. R. STEELER, Editor. CHICAGO'S WELCOME. It was supposed when our excursion- ists started upon their grand jaunt from the Atlantic to the Pacific that no stops except for wood and water would be made before reaching Omaha. As the train approached the State of Illinois, however, the Chicago Board of Trade of Chicago, which numbers many warm friends of Boston among its members, were, with that spirit of generous hospi- tality which characterizes them, on the alert to devise some means to greet their friends in a fitting manner on arrival. Telegrams flew back and forth between old friends who had met at the different commercial conventions, and the offi- cers of the Board of Trade and the execu- tive committee of the excursionists ; the despatches to the latter urged a stopofa day or two in Chicago, and the Board were anxious to meet their eastern con- temporaries, and also that they should have an opportunity of witnessing the march of progress that has been made of late years in the Queen of the West, in which eastern capital has played an important part. It was found, however, that the longest stop that could possibly be made was to pass Tuesday night at Chicago, leaving at noon the next day, which course was accordingly deter- mined upon, although urgent solicita- tions were made by our Chicago friends to prolong the visit. When the train reached Michigan City, about two hours’ ride from Chicago, it was met bya special train, bearing S. H. McCrea, Pres.; Charles Bardolph, Secy.; and about thirty members of the Chicago Board of Trade. Hearty greetings of old acquaintances took place, and the party were straight- way marshalled into the first car, where all were formally presented to Hon. Alex. H. Rice, President of our Excur- sion party, H. A. Hill, Esq., Secretary of the Board of Trade, Mr. Kinsley, Col. Denny, Capt. J. W. Bliss, Hon. J. B. Brown, and others. Mr. McCrea, in an eloquent and spirited speech, welcomed our party, and extended, on behalf of the Chicago Board of Trade, an invita- tion to pass the night and breakfast, and the following morning to take a ride over the city in carriages, which would be provided for the party, taking occa~ sion, in his remarks, to pay many hand- some compliments to the ‘Hub and its representatives.” Mr. Randolph, Sec. of the Board, followed, giving the details of arrangements that had been made, &ec, Hon. A. H. Rice, in response, expressed the gratification experienced by the party at the courtesy extendeu, accept- ing them in afew well-chosen remarks gracefully expressed. On reaching Chi- eago our Excursionists found carriages in waiting, and were quickly whirled up to the Sherman and Tremont Houses, and after a good night’s rest and break- fast, found their attentive friends at the door of their hotels with carriages, in which they were driven over the city and through many of its attractive and beautiful avenues, parting with many regrets, at noon, for the continuance of their journey to the far West. The arrangements, although necessar- ily very hasty, were completely carried out, and this pause to our flight has been a most pleasant episode in a thus far more agreeable and delightful excur- sion. The attentive courtesies of the Chicago Board will certainly strengthen those bonds of friendship which already closely united the “Queen City of the West ’ and the ‘‘ City of Notions.” $$ —__—_ CURIOUS FREAK. When near the crossing of the Grand Trunk Railway, west of Detroit, a crazy man juinped upon the platform of the ear St. Cloud, while the train was in rapid motion, a thing a sane person could hardly have done, and pulled the bell, which signalizes the engineer to stop the train. He then jumped upon a brake, and thence bounded upon the top of the cars. He then commenced to throw off his coat and vest, and to de- claim in the wildest manner, imagining himself in command of a Fenian army. By this time the train had stopped, a ladder was procured, and after some effort, he was taken down and secured by several men, who put a straight. jacket upon him. He was being taken to a mad house, and seeing our train going past, by a desperate effort he es- caped and jumped upon it. ——_—_—¢ep>— At Detroit, George F. Bagley, Esq., Ex-President of the Detroit Board of Trade, met our party and accompanied us to Chicago, as a delegate from that body to escort us through the State of Michigan. While presenting their salu- tations and welcome, he expressed a strong desire to have us visit their city on our return, when we shall have more time and opportunity to inspect its won- derful growth. + op —Those of our party who keep their watches running on Boston time will find them three hours and twenty-eight minutes too fast on reaching San Fran- cisco, as in going west we change our apparent time one minute for every fifteen miles of longitude traversed. PRA Ns- ON TINENTAL THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 26. AGAIN WESTWARD. At the depot of the Chicago and North- western railroad, in Chicago, an im- mense crowd was congregated to see our party off, and there, as at other places on our route, we were greeted with hearty and repeated cheers. Our train left by the Galena division of the C. &N.W. R. R., accompanied by George L. Dunlap, Gen’l. Supt., and John C, Gault, Asst. Gen’!]. Superintendent; also E. J. Cuyler, Superintendent of the Ga- | lena Division, Geo. M. Pullman, Presi- | dent of the Pullman Palace Car Co., and Charles W. Angell, Secretary. Gen. Anson Stager, Gen. Superintendent of Western Union Telegraph Co.; 8. H. Me- Crea, President Chicago Board of Trade, and other distinguished guests, accom- panied us as far as Sterling. Here our party assembled on the platform and an address was delivered by Hon. Alex. H. Rice, our chairman, who pictured in exquisite language and with much feel- ing our personal obligation, and the great benefits derived by the traveling community from the invention and in- troduction of Pullman’s Palace Cars, and in the name of the party paid a handsome and well-merited tribute to the genius and ability of Mr. Geo. M. Pullman, the inventor. Cheers were then given for him, the railway and tel- egraph companies, and the ladies of Sterling, who turned out in great num- bers and lined the platform. J. B. Watkins, Asst. Supt. Iowa Division, and J. A. Head, Asst. Supt. of West Iowa Division, also accompanied us. eS ep —Iowa claims to have 410,168 children, good promise of future greatness, Everywhere on our route we seea rich soil and thriving villages, churches, school-houses and happy homes. The West is indeed a glorious opening, and the manifold blessings of nature are bountifully showered on those whom Poor Richard referred to when he said, “He who by the plough would thrive, himself must either hold or drive.” All honor to our Western farmers, the result of whose labors meet our eyes wherever we look, on either side of our train, as we fly through the Prairies of the West. fe a —At Detroit two large boxes of supe- rior fine cut chewing tobacco were sent on board the train as a present from the manufacturers, Messrs. K. C. Barker & Co., to members of this party. —Our friends everywhere, and par- |! ticularly in our own State, will he glad to know of the grand success of the Pullman Palace Car Company. The pioneers of this great enterprise—by which traverers may have all the com- forts and luxuries of a first-class hotel, | while flying through the country at the rate of forty miles per hour—have ral- lied around them the best and most ex- perienced railroad men in the United States. To them this party are indebted for many generous courtesies. Our memorable excursion over the Rocky Mountains, and their princely liberality and watchful care during the entire trip, will never be forgotten. The P. P. Car Company have now over three hun- dred cars on the track, and are building over one hundred more. They are run- ning over twenty thousand miles of rail, and their popularity is constantly expanding. It will not be long before every good road in the country will be equipped with both their sleeping and dining cars, and the traveling public will heartily welcome the extension of their lines in the East as well as the West. It is the general impression of this party that our Eastern roads will hereafter find them a necessity, and they will do all in their power to advo- cate their early introduction in New England railways. op While crossing the beautiful State of Michigan, we passed the farm of Chas. H. White, situated in the town of Marshall. He keeps 120 of the best Ayrshire and Durham cows, and has 800 acres of land under cultivation. He sent us a present of atub of his finest butter, as an ex- pression of the warm interest and friendship he feels towards our party. He also telegraphed, that if we would stop at his farm, on the line of the road, he would have a large pailful of real “cream’’ ready to present us, but as we passed his place at forty miles an hour, it was hardly deemed expedient to “break up,” however pleasant it would have been to have had his generous gift on our Strawberries. et errs —Full market reports received by tel- egraph, with other telegraphic intelli- gence, received too late for insertion, will be found postedon the Bulletin Board. a tt —The running time of our train over the Great Western Railway of Canada was five hours and fifty-three minutes— a distance of 229 miles. a —The barber shop on our train, in the after end of the smoking car, is doing a flourishing business. —Our train left Chicago by the Galena Division of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, hauled by engine “Henry Keep.” This line is the oldest in the West, and was the first road built west of Chicago, and was built fora distance of 20 miles before any Railroad line had reached Chicago from the East. In June, 1864, this line (the Galena & Chica- go Union) was consolidated with the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, form- ing one of the largest railroad corpora- tions at the present time in this country, owning and operating over 1200 miles of railway. We have found this road in admirable order, and have run over 49i milesin 17 hours and ten minutes. —____-~———___—_—_ CurcaGgo, May 25,5 P, M.—Wheat clos- ed at 97¢. cash; Corn 85; Oats 47; Rye 80; Barley dull. —_——__-~e»——______ A Boston telegram says: The debate in the House on the bill granting State aid to Boston for the Hartford and Erie Railroad, commenced yesterday. Lonpon, May 25.—President Grant’s Proclamation seems to give satisfaction. tt _ NEw York, May 25.—To-day 1,646 emi- grants arrived from Europe by steamers. ———__—. o> COUNCIL BLUFFS. As to-day we pass through the thriving city of Council Bluffs, we have compiled the following description, with some interesting facts and figures, from the Tranz-Continental Railroad Guide: “Council Bluffs is the county seat of Pottawattomie county, Iowa. It is situ- ated about three mileseast of the Mis- souri river, at the foot of the bluffs, and contains about 11,000 inhabitants. It is four miles distant from Omaha, Nebras- ka, to which city it is connected by rail- | Blutis. | 1804, and so named it. road and ferry. Council Bluffs is one of the oldest towns in Western Iowa. As early as 1846 it was known as a Mormon settlement by the name of Kanesville, which it retained until 1853, when the legislature granted a charter designa- ting the place as the City of Council The explorers, Lewis and Clark held a council with the Indians here in Its future is well assured from the centralization of rail- roads at this point, and the great agri- cultural resources of the surrounding country. The railroad interests of Coun- cil Bluffs are almost identical with those of her ‘twin sister, Omaha,—with which she will shortly be connected by the railroad bridge now building by the U.P. R. R. Co. The interests of one city will then become of like importance to the other. Council Bluffs includes with- in her corporate limits twenty-four square miles, extending north and south four miles, east and west six. “The surrounding country is rich in the chief wealth of a nation—agricul- ture. No better farming land is found than Western Iowa possesses, and when this vast area shall become closely set- tled, Council Bluffs will be the central point of one of the richest farming sec- tions of the Union. “The educational department com- prises one seminary for young ladies, one high school, eight private schools, and fourteen district or free schools. ee ep —Our messenger boy, in uniform, will hereafter go through our train half an hour before meeting each mail train bound eastward, to collect letters and papers to those we left behind us. Each letter should have upon ita three cent stamp. eee —Several children on the train, and some of a larger growth, amused them- selves last nightin one of the saloon ears by playing leap-frog and other games. We are like one great family, full of fun and frolic, and having a good time, ep —This morning we cross the Missouri river, and after visiting the extensive work shops of the Union Pacific Rail road start from what is strictly speak- ing the initial point of the great Pacific Railroad across our Continent. -—_———4 op ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.—We thank the editors of the Toronto Globe and their agents for favors to this office during the trip from Chicago to Boston last week. _ > What is the useof living unless we make ourselves useful to our fellow creatures? Nota conundrum but food for thought and an impulse to good ac- tions. Officers of Union Pacific Railway. Hon. Oliver Ames, President. John Duff, Vice President. John M.S. Williams, Treasurer. E, H. Rollins, Asst. Treasurer and Sec. Col, C. G. Hammond, Genl. Supt. Cc. W. Mead, Asst. Genl. Supt. J. R. Nichols, Asst. Superintendent. T. E. Sickles, ed Engineer. F. Colton, Gen. Pass. Agent. Wm. Martin, Gen. Freight Agent. J. J. Dickey, Supt. Telegraph. 0. F. Davis, Land Commissioner. A.S. Downs, Local Treas. Geo. Starr, Gen. Traveling Agent. o> Officers of Central Paeifie R'y. Hon. Leland Stanford, President. Cc. P. Huntington, Ist Vice President. Chas. Crocker, 2d Vice President. Mark Hopkins, Treasurer. E. H. Miller, Jr., Secretary. A. N. Towne, Genl. Supt. John Corning, Asst. Genl. Supt. E. C, Fellows, Supt. Western Pacific. F. W. Bowen, Supt. Sacramento Div Cc. D. Montanya, Supt. Truckee Div. Chas. E. Gillett, Supt. Humboldt Div. Jas. Campbell, Supt. Salt Lake Div. T. H. Goodman, Genl. Frt. & Pass. Agt, F. L. Vandenburgh, Supt. Telegraph. B. B. Redding, Land Commissioner. BUSINESS CARDS. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, San Francisco, California. HALEY & PATTEN, Proprietors. The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safe- ty Passenger Car Elevators, GILES, BROTHER & Co., Importers, Manufacturers, and Jobbers of Fine Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry, Solid Silver Ware, Silver Plaied Ware. Sales Rooms of the United States Watch Co. Manufacturers of all grades of American Watches, Pendant Winders, and Key Winders. 14-2 Lake Street, Chicago. aks of U. S. Watch Co., Marion, PONTOOSUC Woolen Manufacturing Company, T. CLAPP, Agent, San Francisco, MANUFACTURERS OF SLEEPING CAR BLANKETS, Pittsfield, Mass. JAS. L. HOWARD & CO., Agents, Hartford, Conn. ONWARD. ORIGINAL, Written on thetrain by a lady expressly for the TRANS-CONTINENTAL. We go toward the Golden Gate, Thro’ deserts which the heart appalls, Where mountains like impressive fate. Rear up their adamantine walls, While rivers rush with fretted foam, From out their wild and rocky home, Nature forbids our onward way, And yet our path is clear to-day. Through arid plain and meadow fair, We pass, unconscious of the powers Which bear us on through earth and air, As swiftly as the circling hours. Thro’ sunshine and thro’ storm we pass, (A rapid glance in magic glass,) While we, in trustful calm await Pacific shores and Golden Gate. A. W. —_—— PORTLAND, May 26.—O’ Neil now cap- tured, and in Burlington Jail. _— Or ——___. Toronto, May 27.—Fenian movements virtually collapsed. a. [BY CABLE.] LONDON, 27.—Times editorial regrets absence American troops on Canadian frontier, and advises Canada to treat second offence marauders as ruffians and murderers. Approves Grant's ac- tion as legal and honorable. a BERLIN, 26.—King formally closed the session to-day. _———_—-—~o > —Weare following the Platte Valley through its entire length. Tothe eye a vast level surface is presented, covered with green grass. Here buffalo roam in immense herds, and the light and grace- ful antelope, so fleet of foot, frequently follow trains for miles, keeping up won- derfully in so unequala race. The soil shows this whole valley to have been a river bottom. Large herds of beef cattle are frequently met with, grazing far and wide, over these Plains, FLORENCE OUTDONE.—An interesting incident occurred just after the arrival of the train at Council Bluffs: A very pleasant looking gentleman appeared at one of the car windows, where a young lady was sitting, and pre- sented her with a beautiful boquet, pre- facing the presentation with the follow- ing: The compliments of the State of Iowa to the State of Massachusetts, by an old resident of Mass. The young lady thanked him politely, whereupon, lifting his hat and bowing gracefully he withdrew. ep Officers of Union Pacific Railway. Hon. Oliver Ames, President. John Duff, Vice President. John M.S. Williams, Treasurer. E. H. Rollins, Asst. Treasurer and Sec. Col. C. G. Hammond, Genl. Supt. C. W. Mead, Asst. Genl. Supt. J. R. Nichols, Asst. Superintendent. T. E. Sickles, Chief Engineer. F. Colton, Gen. Pass. Agent. Wi. Martin, Gen. Freight Agent. J. J. Dickey, Supt. Telegraph. 0. F. Davis, Land Commissioner. A. 8. Downs, Local Treas. Geo. Starr, Gen. Traveling Agent. BUSINESS CARDS. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, San Erancisco, California. HALEY & PATTEN, Proprietors. The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safe- ty Passenger Car Elevators. GILES, BROTHER & CO., Importers, Manufacturers, and Jobbers of Fine Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry, Solid Silver Ware, Silver Plaied Ware. Bae Rooms of the United States Watch 0. American Watches, Pendant Winders, and Key Winders. 142 Lake Street, Chicago. ors of U. 8. Watch Co., Marion, PONTOOSUC Woolen Manufacturing Company, T. CLAPP, Agent, San Francisco, MANUFACTURERS OF SLEEPING CAR BLANKETS, Pittsfield, Mass. JAS. L. HOWARD & CO., Agents, Hartford, Conn. Manufacturers of all grades of GRAND IMPROVEMENT In PIANOS. HALLET, DAVIS & CO., Manufacturers of GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS, Have great satisfaction in announcin to the musical public that the Unite States Government has granted to Geo. H. Davis, of this house, LETTERS PATENT on their new and already famous ORCHESTRAL GRAND PIANO. This invention in the first place so mod- ifies the construction of Grand Pianos that a greater and a better quality of tone is produced thereby than by the construction usually adopted; in the second place, it gives the instrument a much more beautiful and convenient form than that usually given to Grand Pianos; and, in the third place, it ren- ders either side of the instrument equal- ly desirable for a front side in a room of whatever shape—that is, the case of this grand piano, instead of being hollowed out on one side, is madeso that both sides are alike. This brings the bridges into the centre of the board, securing nearly one-third move of the sounding board than has been heretofore attained. Its action is light and delicate, while its power ismarvelous. Its toneis remark- able for sweetness, clearness and bril- liancy. Its singing qualities very close- ly resemble the richness of the human voice, and its tenor is unexampled in any instrument yet produced, The Orchestral Grand Piano is an entirely new invention, differing at once in arrangement of case and scale from anything hitherto attempted. It has commanded the admiration of all artists and critics who have examined it. and testimonials in its favor are abundant and enthusiastic. By a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of the National Peace Jubilee, this was the only piano used in the Great Coliseum, Its distinguishing characteristics are immense power, sweetness, brilliancy. and perfect ec uality of tone, elasticity of touch snd durabiltty—not being inju- riously affected by change of climate. Every instrument warranted for five years. Confident of the unprecedented merits of our new invention, justified by a common consent and authorized by let- ters patent at Washington, we unhesita- tingly announce our Orchestral Grand Piano as without an equal in America, and without a superior in the world! And we cordially invite most careful in- spection by all who are interestedin the advancement of musical manufactures and who have at heart the best interests of musical science. These instruments are offered at very low prices, in order that the musical public of the United States and Canada may become thor- oughly familiar with theircharacter and capacity. Illustrated Catalogues of our Pianos sent free to any address. HALLETT, DAVIS & Co., WAREROOMS, No. 272 Washington St., MANUFACTORY, No. 7OO Hilarrison Awenue, BOSTON. WwW. W. KIMBALL, 63 Washington St., Chicago, Sole West- ern Agent. LIETLE THINGS OF LIFE. An Epigram by an Irreconcilable Batcheldor. ORIGINAL, Little nothings rule; Items make a whole; Earth is but a school; Man’s standard is his soul. Little sparks of love, Shot from roguish eyes! Blessings from above Batcheldors should prize. Little things are powers; Gentleness is strong. Babies, helpless dears, Cheer the world along, Wisdom comes by driblets; “Too much ’’—is no blessing. So those with triplets Don’t mind confessing. Little scratches give Most annoying pain; Heaven sends blessings Like little drops of rain. Little words libel; Little looks betray Hopes, fears, joys and tears, Heart magnets, far away. Little aid to plans Often brings relief, Heart answering hands Steals away grief. Little bites of insects Harrow up the soul; Little drops of whiskey Drown us in the bowl. Little drops of water, Little grains of sand; One fills the ocean, The other forms the land. Little sands of life, Little grains of time, Legions come from units, *Tis truth, well asrhyme. Little bits of paper, When a note or check Enslaves obsequious wordlings To hasten at your beck. Little flakes of gold, Hid in flinty rocks, Entice investments bold, Deceitful as stocks. Every breath we draw Takes noiselessly away That little part of time Known as to-day, Two whistles from the Locomotive ad- monishes me to “ down brakes.” C. W. B. FROM OMAHA TO CHEYENNE. The most important stations between these two points, Omaha and Cheyenne, distance 516 miles, are as follows: Elkhorn, 28 miles west, is on the east bank of Elkhorn river. Its elevation is 1,169 feet. The river is 800 miles long, and its course southeast. About one- third of its length is thickly settled by Germans. Fremont is 46 miles from Omaha. It is the county seat of Dodge County, Ne- braska. The town is situated about three miles from Platte river, and con- tains a population of 1,700 to 2,000 people. The Sioux City and Pacific Railroad connects here with the Union Pacific. Itisa thriving place, in the midst of a beautiful country. North Bend, fifteen miles further west, is surrounded by a fine agricultural country, and hasa population of about 400. Schuyler, 75 miles from Omaha, has also a population of some 400, and the country surrounding is of the same character. Columbus is George Francis Train’s geographical center of the United States. The capital will be moved here when he is elected President. It has 800 inhabit- ants, three churches, and two schools. Grand Island isa very pretty place, 153 miles out; hasa population of 500 or 600, good hotel, churches, schools, etc. This is the largest island in the Platte river, being 80 miles long and 4 wide. Kearney, 191 miles west of Omaha, has an elevation of over 2,000 feet, and is near old Fort Kearney, on the other side of the Platte. The fort was established by volunteers of the Mexican war in 1848, Plum Creek, 230 miles from Omaha, is only atelegraph and freight station, but a point of much interest, being the scene of some of the most fearful Indian mas- sacres known in our history. North Platte is a place of a few hun- dred inhabitants. The railroad compa- ny here have a round-house and ma- chine shop; also, a fine hotel. Julesburg, 377 miles out, once a popu- lous place, is now almost deserted. It is four miles north of Fort Sedgwick, and was once known as the toughest place in the far west. Sidney has about 200 inhabitants. It is 102 miles east of Cheyenne, and a reg- ular dining station. There are no other stations of import- ance now till we reach the magic city of Cheyenne, a description of which we shall give to-morrow. —————>—~ o> —____. What is that which by adding some- thing to it makes it smaller, but by ad- ding nothing to it will grow larger? Hole in the stocking, Cc. T. BELDINC & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Men’s, Boys’ and Childrens? ChOoOTHIN Ge! Our Styles are the latest and our Prices Reasonable. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. G. T. BELDING & CO., 96 and 98 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. PULIUMAN’S PALACE far Pompey, Incorporated under Special Act of the Legislature of Illinois, A. D. 1867. CAPITAL, - - _$4.000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. A. B. PULLMAN, Gen’]. Sup’t. C. W. ANGELL, Secretary. DIRECTORS, Geo. M. Pullman. John Crerar, H. E. Sargent. Thomas A. Scott. Robert Harris. Henry R. Pierson. Amos T. Hall. Genl. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago THE PULLMAN PACIFIC PAR Pompry, CAPITAL, $1,000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. C. W. ANGELL, Secretary. L. M. Bennett, Supt. DIRECTORS. Geo. M. Pullman. Sidney Dillon. Oliver Ames. C. S. Bushnell. Andrew Carnegie. Gen. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago. BANK OF CALIFORNIA. CAPITAL, - - $5,000,000 IN GOLD. Principal Office, San Francisco. D. O. M1uts, President, Wa. ©. RALSTON, Cashier. Kohler & Frohling, Growers of and Dealers in California Wines and Brandy, 626 MONTGOMERY STREET, (Basement Montgomery Block,) SAN FRANCISCO, Agency in New York, Rennet, Prosch & Co., 26 and 28 Vesey St. Agency in Chicago, Rottner, Lembcke & Co., 129 South Clark St. AUZERAIS HOUSE, San Jose, California. J. M. STAPLES & SONS, Proprietors. Visitors and pleasure seekers will ind this a first-class Hotel in every re ect Vol i. Ozsden, Utah, May 28, Ole OGrans-Coutinental, |road—the old emigrant route—which Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Hrancisco. W.R. STEELE, Editor. CHEYENNE TO OGDEN. From Cheyenne to Ogden, the western terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad, the distance is516 miles, thesameas from Omaha to Cheyenne. There are but few settlements or towns of importance, but much of the scenery is grand, and several of the points full of interest to the tourist. We again draw upon the Trans-Continental Railroad Guide for a few facts and figures: Sherman, 33 miles from Cheyenne, is $,235 feet above the sea. It is named in honor of General Sherman, the tallest general in the service. This station is 549 miles from Omaha and 1,225 miles fromSacramento. The maximum grade from Cheyenne to Sherman is 88.176 per mile. Seventy-five miles to the south- west is Long’s Peak. To the south, 165 miles away, is Pike’s Peak, both plainly visible. To the northwest, about 100 miles distant, is Elk Mountain, another noted landmark. Dale Creek Bridge is a structure 650 feet long, and 126 feet high, spanning Dale creek from bluff to bluff. The bridge is the grandest feature of the road. Fort Saunders is located 54 miles from Cheyenne. The fort is beautifully sit- uated on the east of the road, about three miles from Laramie City, close along side of the track, and in full view from the cars for some miles, when approach- ing or leaving the post. Laramie City is 56 miles from Chey- enne. Directly to the east of this place can be seen the old Cheyenne Pass wagon crosses the plain and river about half a mile below the city, running thence northwest to the base of the mountains, parallel with the railroad. The Lara- mie plains here are 20 miles wide by 60 long, Crestonis the next place. Itis222 miler trom Cheyenne. Thisis the summit of the great “backbone” of the continent, the Rocky Mountains. According to General Dodge, it is 7,000 feet above the level of the sea. Point of Rocks is a telegraph station 68 miles farther on. Here is where all who go to the Sweet Water mines stop,and stages leave regularly for the mines— distant 75 miles. Bryan comes next. It is not a very importantstation. Thecountry around is barren and uninviting. Carter’s station is 45 miles further west. Here all freight is received for Virginia City, Helena and Bannock City, Montana. Wahsatch, 452 miles from Cheyenne, is a little town of some 200 people. Echo City is next. It contains about 700 inhabitants, The railroad company haveshops here for repairs, &e. There is no game beyond here till the Humboldt is reached, Coal and iron ore are said to be abundant in this section, Ogden, the western terminus of the Union Pacific railroad, is39 miles west of Echo City. Itis situated atthemouth of Ogden canyon, one of the gorges which pierce the Wahsatch range, and between the Weber and Ogden rivers. It has a population of about 5,500. The Salt Lake | Telegraph, a daily, semi-weekly, and weekly paper, is published here by T. B. H. Stenhouse. The town is strictly Mor- | mon, there being no schools or churches excepting those which are under the control of the church of the Latter Day Saints. It is the county seat of Weber county, and will. in time, become a “LET EVERY STEP BE AN ADVANCE.’ 1870. place of considerable importance. The town presents the usual appearance of Mormon towns, the houses being widely scattered, with fine gardens and or- chards filling up the intervening spaces. op CHEYENNE. This is the largest town between Oma- haand Corinne. The elevation is 5,931 feet. Distance from Omaha, 516 miles; from Sacramento 1,259 miles; from Den- ver City, 110 miles. Cheyenne is situ- ated, properly speaking, on a broad, open plain, the Crow creek, a small stream, winding around two sides of the town. The streets are broad, and laid out at right angles with the railroad. Cheyenne contains 3,000 inhabitants, The streets present a lively business appearance, and the traveler feels that he has arrived at a town of more than ordinary business importance and en- ergy. Qn the fourth day of July, 1807, there was one house in Cheyenne, no more, At one period there were 6,000 inhabi- tants in the place and about the vicin- ity; but as the road extended westwa rd, the floating, tide-serving portion fol- lowed the road, leaving a permanent and energetic people behind them, who have put up substantial buildings of brick and stone, whervin they are carry- ing on all branches of trade which mark a thriving and steadily growing city. Its permanency now is fully estab- lished, and henceforth the growth of the place will be steady and secure. Cheyenne is the great central distrib- uting point and depot for the freight and travel destined for Colorado and New Mexico, and the vast country of the Cheyenne plains. There are two daily papers here, the Leader, published by N. A. Baker, Esq. and the Argus, published by Dr. Bedell and edited by H. Garbanetti. Both are live, go-ahead sheets. With pleasure we present to our read- ersa likeness of the President of the Union Pacific Railroad, prepared for this paper by our special artist. While tra- versing this wonderful highway we are spontaneously moved to acknowledge hiseminentservices tousand the people of this nation. Oliver and his brother Oakes Ames—the latter our well known Congressman from Massachusetts—are sons of the original Oliver Ames, who commenced the manufacture of shovels at North Easton, Mass., many years ago, which early beginning has ripened into amanufacturing establishment said to be the largest and most prosperous of the Kind on the globe. To these two brothers now at the head of this great house, we are indebted,— to say the least, as much as to any other two men—for the enterprise, vigor and faith in the future, which carried the construction of the Eastern end of the Pacific Railroad to so early and satisfae- tory a completion. They fearlessly united their fortunes to it at a time when the road needed large pecuniary aid, and their liberal investments in the work, strengthened materially its finan- cial credit. We believe Oakes was first to invest, but Oliver, who soon followed, has re- cently given nearly undivided attention to its affairs. How efficiently he and other gentlemen associated with himin the management of this line perform their duties, those of us who are now travelers upon it; have visited its ma- chine shops; and observed its general economic arrangements, can testify. To project, construct, equip and run a road across these desert plains, and , yf ~ oe CSET soe" ELON. OLIVER AMES. through mountain ranges forming our continental backbone, is one of the greatest and proudest achievements of our day. We witness, as we travel, the vast soli- tudes which it penetrates, note obstacles which, @ priori, were declared insur- mountable, imposed by nature, and are reminded by soldiers, met at every sta- tion, of the pluck and courage, as well as energy, required to accomplish this mighty marvel. Allhonor, therefore, to Oliver and Oakes Ames and their asso- ciates. All, deserve the pecuniary re- ward their enterprise has brought them, and our grateful remembrance, Hon. Oliver Ames is about 65 years of age, large hearted, liberal, publicspirited at home, ever ready to contribute to educational andhumane objects which commend themselves to his judgment or are approved by those in whose dis- cretion he can confide. —_—__~<9p—<———______ —Asst. Gen.Supt. Chas. W. Mead, who has accompanied us thus far, returned last night by the Eastern train owing to business, but left a host of warm friends among our party, who cheered for him heartily before his departure. Dr. H. Latham, surgeon general of the U.P. R. R., accompanied our train, as our guest. Jo FLOWERS.— Five varieties of sweet WILLIAMS in the Revere. op —In Congress yesterday a bill was re- ported granting $100,000 toward the expe- dition to the North Pole. -_ Op FounD.—A sum of money, which the owner can have by proving ownership and paying for this advertisement. 4-1t REVERE, RA Ns- ON TINENTAL SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 28. Those of our party who feared the in- terest of oufjourney would wane after the novelty of the first day or two had passed, find themselves agreeably mis- taken. Each day brings its own novy- elty, and, if possible, enhances our grat- ification. The unfolding of new scenery, the salubrity of the atmosphere, the glow of anticipation, and the genial temper of our party, crowd into each passing hour the delight ofa year of ordinary life. Ofthe three great mediums through which we derive gratification; the eye the ear and the imagination; the first and last are in endless and delightful activity. All that is charming and di- versified in landscape scenery by day; all that is sublime and glorious in “the starry dome of heaven by night,” is revealed to the eye; while the imagina- tion, waking or dreaming, revels in scenes of ideal beauty, which are but the glorified imagery of onr passing experience. Ifit be true that we live by events and not by time, then are we indeed filling out the measure of years in these charmingand delightful days; and if our noblest growth be that of thought and sentiment, then will our journey be the greatest teacher of our lives. The universal expression of our party is that nothing else could compen- sate the loss of this excursion; and those alone can know the extent and real grandeur of our great national in- heritance who see it with the eye, and measure it by actual transit. Yesterday we passed the North Fork of the Platte River, which we found wider than the Mississippi or Missouri, at their railroad crossings, and since then we have had a delightful run through green fields and varied flowers. The prairies are diversified by little groups of antelopes and buffaloes, and our stoppings multiplied by frequent camps of National soldiers; these hardy lads who, having beaten back the waves of rebellion, now guard the advance of civilization into the wilds of the savage. The sight of the old flag, under which some of our party held command during the war, and the bugle notes which have summoned many of our kindred and acquaintances to scenes of conflict and of glory, have a new and glorious significance in this other defence of civ- ilization and peace. If there be any where an American heart that is sluggish in its patriotism, or any where asoul that is dull in its sensibility to the beneficence of our country’s God, let him come out upon a i UN NAT UR A IN MS KATA STI PRN AE ISN NS ASNT Lar MESES SST IS SR BRT BI CS NS I NOTE journey like this, where he shall see his flag asthe emblem of progress and of peace, and in their boundless acres the matchless heritage of ourselves and our posterity. —____«e»—--—____ OUR WILLAGE ON WHEEES. Leigh Hunt, in commenting upon Shenstone’s lines written in an inn, says that stopping at an inn is like being abroad and at home at the same time— abroad in respect to the novelty, and at home as regards doing what we please. This happily illustrates the mode of life which we are now enjoying in the Pullman Palace Cars. Of the novelty of our position there certainly can be no question, for in addition to the change from a private residence to an ordinary hotel, which is always pleasant as a change, we are temporarily stopping at a hotel on wheels; at a peripatetic caravansery ; at a locomotive lodging house. In Chicago, and other cities of the west, it is not uncommon to raise hotels and other buildings on wheels and rollers and move them from place to place; and last yearthe hotel Pelham, in Boston, was moved back a distance of several feet. But thereis a method in the motion of our hotel; it goes forward in one direction, and it goes with a will. This is an altogether fresh and new experience to most of those in the train. Nor can there be any doubt that all the inmates of this moving hotel make themselves at home. They read, write and talk in their parlors; they sing and vlay in the saloons; they eat and drink at the cosy little tables, and they move from car to car with freedom. Last evening a little party made itself happy in the “St. Charles,” drinking “Molasses and water,” with sprigs of “sage” in the tumblers, and straws, just for the fun of the thing, and singing serious, comic and serio-comic songs, as they were moved to do. We commend this mild form of drinking, and especi- ally this spirit of goodfellowship to all fellow passengers, and would respect- fully exhort them to continue as they have begun, to make themselves at home, The universal judgment of our party is, that the table throughout our train is supplied far in excess of our highest expectation; and it has astonished us to find it demonstrated to us personally, that a Pullman Hotel train can really equal the best first class hotel, whose table includes all the luxuries of the season. —_—— + o> — Yesterday forenoon we _ passed through the first snow-sheds and fences on the eastern end of the Union Pacific Railway, and found around them, wild flowers instead of snow. CELEBRATION IN CHEYENNE. On the arrival of our train, a large force of United States Cavalry was drawn up for our inspection, and Gen. Thos. Duncan, Col. Wilson and Major Howe, came forward to receive us. Also Gen. John H. King, who sent his full regimental band to serenade us, with exquisite music, which they did at intervals throughout our stay. Hon. J. A. Campbell, Governor of Wyoming Territory, then came forward, and in a neat little speech, gave us a cordial welcome to his territory. He was re- sponded to by Hon. Alex. H. Rice, Pres’t of our Board, who waxed eloquent with the enthusiasm engendered by the place and occasion. Mr. Rice then invited Gov. Campbell to dine with us on the train and honor us with his company, which he kindly consented to do as far as the limits of his Territory. We are truly grateful for the attention so boun- tifully showered upon us. | THE SUNSET LAND. As the setting sun began to throw its golden mantle over the western sky, our train came slowly up the grade toward the Summit at Sherman. There, 8,242 feet above tne coast line, our party dis- embarked; then ladies and gentlemen all congregated upon the topmost rock and sang America with an expression and pathos that awakened a thrill in every heart. Then followed the Star Spangled Banner, John Brown, and a Doxology, after which Goy. Campbell, standing on the highest point, spoke words of welcome to the party, after which three cheers were given for the Summit of our native land. Pike’s and Long’s Peaks were visible, covered with snow, nearly 175 miles distant. We were far above the line of vegetation on the Alleghanies, and considerably higher than the summit of Mount Washington. TELEGRAPHIC. Telegram from his Excellency, Gov. Claflin, of Massachusetts. Boston, May 27, 1870. Chas. Wolcott Brooks, Edw. W. Kinsley- and excursionists: Three times three cheers for the ex- cursionists! All greet you and rejoicein your success. Those who started with you only sorry they did not keep on. Pullman willlive with Fulton in history, for he gives the millionscomfort. Hart- ford & Erie R. R. loan killed in House to- day. Fenians are returning. “Let us have peace.” The old Bay State follows you with affectionate regards. WILLIAM CLAFLIN. _ Op WASHINGTON, May 27._In Senate, Ap- propriation bill discussed. Morrill re- ported Deficiency bill. Wallace, of South Carolina, sworn in. Cullom re- ported bill prohibiting Territorial Legis- ation regarding Chinese. In Conference, report of 15th Amend- ment Enforcement billadopted by strict party vote. Schenck reported bill reduc- ing Internal Revenue taxes. Adjourned, —A stern chase is proverbially along one, especially to a Pullman Hotel Train on the Pacific Railway. [By U. P. R. R. Telegraph Lines.] OMAHA, May 27. GEORGE P, DENNY, Boston Board of Trade Excursion. Sun rose as usual this morning out of Boston Harbor. Your jolly telegram received. Mr. MORSE, who dropped a-STERN-e, reached here with the bar- ber. Both forwarded to Ogden. Your party have made many friends in Omaha, who watch your movements with interest. FRANK COLTON. —_——> op OUR PARTY. The following list of names compose the party from the Boston Board of Trade, now on an excursion to the Pacific coast: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Hon. Alex. H. Rice, Maj. George P. Denny, Hon. J. M. 8S. Williams, Jas. W. Bliss, Edward W. Hinsley. Frederick Allen Mrs. C. A. Kinsley, and wife, Addie P. Kinsley, HLS. Pee Mary L. Kinsley, Miss Josie W. Bliss, Chas. S. Kendall, Hon. John B. BrownMiss M. C. Lovejoy, and wife, John Lewis, E. W. Burr Jas. Longley and son, and wife, John L. Bremer. Geo. Myrick Geo. D. Baldwin and wife, and wife. Col. L. B. Marsh Miss L. E. Billings, | and wife. Chas. W. Brooks. C.F. McClure M.S. Bolles, and wife. Alvah Crocker Joseph McIntire, and wife. Sterne Morse, Mrs. F.CunninghamFulton Paul Thos. Dana. F. H. Peabody, Miss M, E. Dana. wife and servy’t, Mrs. Thos. Dana, 2d Miss F. Peabody, Mrs. Geo. P. Denny,Miss L. Peabody, Arthur B. Denny, Mast. F.E. Peabody, Cyrus Dupee Rev. E. G. Porter. and wife. Miss M. F. Prentiss. John H. Eastburn James W. Roberts. and wife, and_wife. Robt. B. Forbes Wm. Roberts. and wife, Josiah Reed. J.S. Fogg, S. B. Rindge Mrs, E. E. Poole, and wife. Misses Farnsworth, Mast. F. H. Rindge, Robert O. Fuller, J. M. B. Reynolds J. Warren Faxon, and _ wife. N. W. Farwell John H. Rice. and wife. Hon. Ste. Salisbury, Mary E. Farwell. M.S. Stetson Evelyn A. Farweli. _ and wife, Curtis Guild D, R. Sortwell, and wife. and wife. C. L. Harding Alvin Sortwell, and wife. F. H. Shapleigh, Miss N. Harding. T. Albert Taylor Edgar Harding. and wife, J.F.Hunnewell. E. B. Towne, J. F. Heustis. Lawson Valentine W.S. Houghton. and wife. and wife. Miss Valentine. D. C. Holder Rev. R.C.Waterston and wife. and wife. Miss C. Harrington. A. Williams. A. L. Haskell Dr. H. W. Williams and. wife. and wife. Miss Alice J. Haley. N. D. Whitney J. M. Haskell and wife. and wife. JudgeG. W. Warren, H. O. Houghton Geo. A. Wadley and wife. and wife. John Humphrey. Henry T. Woods. Hamilton. A. Hill Mrs.J.M.S.Williams. and wife. Miss E. M. Williams. Benjamin James, Miss C. T. Williams. Cc. F. Kittredge, J. Bert. Williams. _ SISA SGI REL GRR ET 8 NA RI TU CAR MY AR A ANA NS ABT BA AA I SR AE NB RI RR Lines of Welcome to the Boston Excursionists. From the Citizens and Press of North Platte. Hail Boston ‘‘ Nabobs!” gallant men, We greet you warmly to this “ plain,” Where, on each side are gliding forth The rivers Platte, both South and North. A hearty welcome from the “ Press” Salute you all; we wish success To your auspicious journey through; O’er mountains high and rivers blue. That pleasing town of busy trade; With ports superb, where ships do lade For foreign shore, filled with the grain Which grows far west upon the plain, That town you left, for a long ride While Summer opens in its pride, To see the boundless landscape bloom And still have comforts of a hame. And as this train speeds swiftly on, May harmless mirth flow freely from Lips ever true, yet sentimental, And ably fillthe Trans- Continental. In all this noble Pullman load, We hope none brought one care on board, So let good cheer now freely flow, To gladden hearts and banish woe. We hail with joy extraordinary, Our traveling “ contemporary,” And trust a copy will be sent To Platte Valley Independent. Speed on, then, “ Hubs,’ and pleasure chase, And when returning to this place, Leave us a sketch of all you see, Which by our Press shall published be. ————$— 49>. PRAIRIE DOG CITY. From Potter Station, which is 433 miles west of Omaha, and which our train will pass to-day, and half way to Antelope, a distance of about ten miles, the valley is full of Prairie Dogs. The Trans-Continental Guide has the following in relation to the dog town: “Tt occupies several hundred acres on each side of the road, where these saga- cious littleanimals have taken land and erected their dwellings, without buying lots of the company. (Wedo not know whether the company intend to eject them.) Their dwellings consist of a little mound (with a hole in the top), from a foot to a foot and a half high, raised by the dirt excavated from their burrows. On the approach ofa train, these animals can be seen scampering for their houses; and stand on their hind feet, barking at the train as it passes. Should any one venture too near, down they go into their holes, and their city is silent as the eity of the dead. “Theanimal is of aSandy brown-color, and about the size of a large fox squirrel. In their nests, livingin perfect harmony with the dog, may be found the owl and rattlesnake, though whether they are welcome visitors, is quite uncertain. The prairie dog lives on grasses and roots, and is generally fat; and by many, especially the Mexicans, considered good eating, the meat being sweet and tender, according to their report. Wolves prey on the little fellows, and they may often be seen sneaking and crawling near a town, where they may, by chance, pick up an unwary straggler. But the dogs are not easily caught, for some one is always looking out for danger, and on the first intimation of trouble, the alarm is given, and away they all scamper for their holes.” _— tO —As we advance farther and farther into the heart of the Continent, ex- changing civilization for the broad and luxuriant prairies, a greater realization of thepower and mystery of the tele- graph is impressed upon us. That this wonderful agent should be so strong a channel of communication between our train and friends at home, as to transmit information from each to the other in the twinkling of an eye,is well calcu- lated to suggest the thought whether the principle may not be expanded and ap- plied to locomotion as our necessities may require, annihilating distance and almost outrunning time. An equal ad- vance in science to that of the past cen- tury would render this possible in a few years. Our Pullman train certainly an- nihilates the discomforts of traveling if it does not quite annihilate space. The facilities of the Western Union Tele- graph Company, enable us to do this even at the lonely station on the Plains. It was a cheering incident in our smokingcar last evening when one of our party who had telegraphed to Bos- ton to learn if his wife was well, receiv- ed, after we had run forty-seven miles farther west, the answer: “ All well at home,” which fact was announced, and loud applause followed from all in the ear. ————_——e-—--—- —A staid and hitherto undemonstra- tive gentleman of our party exclaimed, in the full enthusiasm of his heart, “This is indeed the happiest party I ever saw; it beats the Peace Jubilee!” It is indeed true; we all feel that the attentions and enjoyments we are now receiving will remain indellibly engraved on our hearts. We certainly aim to appreciate our blessings. _ Oop Why is a madman like two men ? He is a man beside himself. GRAND IMPROVEMENT IN PIANOS. HALLET, DAVIS «& CO.. Manufacturers of GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS, Have great satisfaction in announcing to the musical public that the United States Government has granted to Geo. H. Davis, of this house, LETTERS PATENT on their new and already famous ORCHESTRAL GRAND PIANO. This invention in the first placeso mod- ifies the construction of Grand Pianos that a greater and a better quality of tone is produced thereby than by the construction usually adopted; in the second place, it gives the instrument a much more beautiful and convenient form than that usually given to Grand Pianos; and, in the third place, it ren- ders either side of the instrument equal- ly desirable for a front side in a room of whatever shape—that is, the case of this grand piano, instead of being hollowed out on one side, is made so that both sides are alike. This brings the bridges into the centre of the board, securing nearly one-third move of the sounding board than has been heretofore attained. Its action is light and delicate, while its power ismarvelous, Its tone is remark- able for sweetness, clearness and bril- liancy. Its singing qualities very close- ly resemble the richness of the human voice, and its tenor is unexampled in any instrument yet produced, The Orchestral Grand Piano is an entirely new invention, differing at once in arrangement of case and scale from anything hitherto attempted. It has commanded the admiration of all artists and critics who have examined it. and testimonials in its favor are abundant and enthusiastic. By a unanimous vote of the Executive Commiittee of the National Peace Jubilee, this was the only piano used in the Great Coliseum, Its distinguishing characteristics are immense power, sweetness, brilliancy. and perfect equality of tone, elasticity of touch snd durability—not being inju- riously affected by change of climate. Every instrument warranted for five years. Confident of the unprecedented merits of our new invention, justified by a common consent and authorized by let- ters patent at Washington, we unhesita- tingly announce our Orchestral Grand Piano as without an equal in America, and without a superior in the worldt And we cordially invite most careful in- spection by all who are interested in the advancement of musical manufactures and who have at heart the best interests of musical science. These instruments are offered at very low prices, in order that the musical public of the United States and Canada may become thor- oughly familiar with theircharacter and capacity. Illustrated Catalogues of our Pianos sent free to any address. HALLETT, DAVIS & Co., WAREROOMS, No. 272 Washington St., MANUFACTORY, No. 700 Harrison Avenue, BOSTON. Ww. WwW. KIMBALL, 63 Washington St., Chicago, Sole West-— ern Agent. “LET HVERY STEP BE AN ADVANCE. oe Vol. 1. Salt Take City. Utah, Monday: May 30, 1870. No. 5. Ohe Grans-Goutinental, Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Hrancisco. W. R. STEELE, Editor. THROUGH THE WAHSATCH. The cars leave Echo City, 993 miles west of Cheyenne, and speed along the banks ofthe Weber about six miles, then enter the Narrows of Weber canyon, through which the road is cut for two miles, most of the way in the side of the steep mountain that drops its base in the river bed. Shortly after entering the Narrows, the One Thousand Mile Tree is passed. This living mile-stone of nature’s planting has long marked this place; long before the hardy Mor- mon passed down this wild gorge; long before the great trans-continental road was even thought of. It stood a lonely sentinel, when all around was deso- lation; when the lurking savage and wild beast claimed supremacy, and each in turn reposed in the shade of its wav- ingarms. How changed the scene! The ceaseless bustle of an active, progressive age, the hum of labor, the roar and rush of the passing locomotive has usurped the old quiet, and henceforward the lone tree will be, not a guide to the gloomy past, but an index of the coming great- ness of a regenerated country. Near the “thousand mile tree” two ridges of granite rock are seen on the left hand side of the road, reaching from the railroad track to the summit of a sloping, grass-clad mountain. They are from 50 to 200 feet high, narrow slabs, standing on edge, as though forced out of the mountain side. Thetwo ridges run parallel with each other, about 100 yards apart, the space between being covered with green grass and wild flowers, form- ing one of the prettiest lawns imag- inable. The next place of importance is called Devil’s Gate Station. The train runs down the right hand bank of the river, till near Morgan City, when it crosses to the left side, and follows for two miles farther, between towering mountains, until it suddenly dashes up to the sta- tion, and all the wild scenery is before the traveler. Onward goes the train across the bridge; 50 feet above the seeth- ing cauldron of waters, where massive frowning rocks rear their crests, far up toward the black and threatening clouds which hover over this witch’s cauldron, With bated breath, we gaze on this wild scene, and vainly try to analyze our feelings, in which awe, wonder, and admiration are blended. No time for thought, as to how or when this mighty work was accomplished; no time or inclination to compare the work of Nature with the puny work beneath us, butonward, with quickened speed, down the right hand bank of the stream; on beneath these massive piles, worn and seamed in their ceasless struggles against the destroying hand of time; on to where yon opening of light marks the open country; on, past towering mountain and toppling rock, until we eatch a view of the broad sunlit plains, and from the last and blackest of the buttresses which guard the entrance into Weber, we emerge to light and beauty, to catch the first view of the Great Salt Lake—to behold broad plains and well cultivated fields which stretch their lines of waving green and golden shades beyond. We have now passed through the Wah- satch Mountains, and are fairly in the great Salt Lake Valley. The elevation at this point is 4,550 feet, 2,269 feet lower than Wahsatch, 55 miles to the eastward. From this point to Omaha the distance is 1,024 miles; to San Francisco, 895. — “ Bring me no more reports,” as the sleepy individual remarked when he was roused up at half past four Saturday morning to see Echo Canon; when he discovered, after a hasty toilet, that the said “great gun’ of scenery was about ten hours distant. The enthusiasm of preparation was a pure waste of pow- der, and the canyon did not receive our load of excursionists till some hours later; they all went off, however, well satisfied, and the worthy Treasurer is so prompt in the discharge of duty that all resolved to stand by him while he has a shot in his locker. The question in the morning was, “Where is Echo Canon?” and echo an- swered, ‘“ Where?” —_——-—~ —About fifty years ago, a Boston mer- chant assisted in striking off the first page printed on the shores of the North Pacific. The first number of this jour- nal, the first printed on the first train from Boston to the Pacific, contained an article written by his son, who, like his father, preserved as a historical relic, the first proof and impression, ep —Whatever changes of temperature may occur in these high table lands in the centre of our continent, there are few changes of humidity, and consump- tion is unknown. eee —One lady said she was so delighted with the trip,and the Pullman cars, she knew she would be actually sorry to leave the train on arrival. ] RANS- PONTINENTAL MONDAY MORNING, MAY 30. ka Communications and Exchanyes for | this paper should be addressed, TRANS- CONTINENTAL, 46 State Street, Chicago. ROCKY MOUNTAIN JOTTINGS. In our course westward, after passing the Father of Waters, we have crossed in Iowa 367 miles; Nebraska 473 miles; Wyoming 487 miles: Utah 221 miles. Westward again we shall cross Nevada 455 miles, and California 281 miles, making some 2,284 miles from the Mis- sissippi to the Golden Gate. Everywhere our party have been greeted by a hearty welcome, and by spontaneous expressions of kindness extended at each stopping place. We have found a constant variety of excitement, sometimes by watching for buffalo, or gazing on groves of grace- ful antelopes coursing over the plains, and occasionally in watching prairie dogs, and their singular community of dwellings. Through Echo and Weber Canyons, on Saturday last. the open “ car of observa- tion” on the rear of our train, was crowded, to view the wild grandeur of scenes, enclosed in their narrow passes, as our train thundered through their tortuous course at a speed never sur- passed. Bold and rocky cliffs; eccentric forms worn by water and by time; pre- sent to the eye, shapes resembling an- cient cathedrals and feudal castles. Such massive walls of natural mason- ry often enclose green intervales, every- where fertile under the hand of Mormon industry. Who would be content with books of travels, when from the open page of nature such lessons of pleasure and improvement are before us! Genius never reared such wondrous forms; ro- mance never was marvellous as nature, in her elementary simplicity ; but with all our admiration, we can but admire the mighty power of man’s well directed intellect, presented to our view, in this stupendous work now spanning a con- tinent. and as a triumph of mind over matter, is even more impressive than the magnificence of nature herself. SnEnEIIEEnnnetinn 2 c.cmmeeeeeee —Robert B. Forbes, one of our party, commanded, during the Irish famine in 1847, the U. S. sloop-of-war Jamestown, when she carried a cargo of grain, as a gift from Bostonians, to the famished in Treland. He also invented the “ Forbes rig,’ and sent the first American mer- chant steamer into Chinese waters, thus inaugurating a trade, which has since developed into oneof great magnitude. i | | | | Sea teen enters enema FLORA. —Through Weber and Echo Canyons, the U. P. R. R. car of observation was The influence of woman’s presence is | taken on behind our train. Its internal manifest everywhere, by the develop- | arrangement much resembles an open ment of an appreciation of the beauti- ful. Our “FLoRA” has been enthusias- tic among the wild flowers whenever a stop at any way station afforded the least opportunity for a short ramble. We are furnished a list of a bouquet gathered by the way side, which we annex :— Purple and Pink Phlox; Purple Lark- spur; Hairy Puccoon, or Lithospermum; Spiderwort, or Tradescantia Virginica; White Crowfoot, Waterleaf, or Hydro phythim Virginicum ; and several others We are told that on our return, we shall find a much larger variety blooming later. At Alkali Station, 322 miles west of Omaha, our train having stopped appar- ently to allow us to pick flowers, we found white evening primroses, very large and showy. Pentstemon Glaber, in pretty spikes of blue and purple bells; vetch, charlock, and wild roses, and a showy, peculiar speciesof dock. Other flowers seen in profusion along the route across the continent, our botanist has had no opportunity to examine, fh NEW WAYS FOR OLD. The great highways of commerce are changing. The recent arrival of the Idaho at San Francisco, with the first mails and passengers which have reached us from Australia, entirely by steam- ship, marks an historic era worthy of mention. Of 150 through passengers bound from Australia to Europe, 104 have passed our train, on their way across the United States, which route will hereafter— when steamships of suitable size are placed on this route — furnish England with the shortest and most direct route to her Australian Colonies, and one offering greater attrac- tions and comfort than through the tropics, via Suez. ——— Op —For three hundred miles or more we may find Mormon settlements extend- ing in the valley of Salt Lake, which now ‘blossoms as the rose,” having been reclaimed by the well-bestowed industry of Latter Day Saints, who, by artificial irrigation, have fertilized the soil—once a barren waste. (a —Fossil fishes were collected by our geologists, and moss-agates by all our party, inthe Wahsatch mountains, at a spot where our train was kindly stopped for the purpose. i es ge —The gopher is a little animal; so called because he is ready to go for the farmer’s grain as soon as planted. sleigh, and afforded a fine opportunity to gaze on the picturesque and strange scenery so noted on this section of the road, nic cL nee —Saturday evening most of our party attended the Salt Lake Theatre, which isa large building; was well filled; and the performanee, by native artists, was truly excellent. eS —Passing through the alkali and sage bush country, a party of eight in the com- missary car got a meal by looking out of the window; for they eight saw-sages there. ne pe —One of the conductors says the prai- rie dog is an animal full of life and spirit. We should think so; nearly every one we saw was pretty well “set up.” —___+—____ —Farly this morning, as we ascended the Sierras, we encountered quite a snow storm, a new incident in our trip. In Summit Valley forty-two feet of snow has fallen during a winter, and eight feet has been known to fall in a single storm. In crossing these mountains we pass thirteen tunnels cut through gran- ite rock —the longest 1,680 feet —and through about thirty miles of snow sheds, timbered as heavily asa line-of- battle ship. “Cape Horn,” and the view down the American River Valley, added a majestic climax, full of grandeur and beauty, and after rising 3,000 feet, and descending 7,000 feet we shall reach Sac- ramento, the capital of California, re —At Dutch Flat and Gold Run we passed in view of hydraulic mining sluices, being frequently on the very sides of our road, through a rich mining district.. pe a Our regular despatches from the Asso- ciated Press, are again crowded out by the pressure of local matter. —Yesterday being Soldiers’ Memorial Day, it was thought proper that we who, from our present situation, were not permitted to place flowers upon the graves of the departed braves, should recall their deeds and revive the mem- ory of their patriotism. A meeting was therefore held in the “Marquette,” which was well filled by ladies and gentlemen. The Rey. E. G. Porter offered prayer, the national hymn was sung, and appro- priate remarks were made by Col. Marsh and the Rey. R. C. Waterston. The meeting closed with singing. —_—___-~ THE MAIDEN’S GRAVWE. The Trans- Continental Guide in describ- ing the early history of the country near the Palisades, about 435 miles from Sae- ramento, which we passed yesterday, narrates the following: “In the early times spoken of, a party of emigrants from Missouri were en- camped here, waiting for the water to subside. Among them were many fam- ilies, women and children, who were accompanying their protectors to the land of gold. While here, the daughter of the train-master, an estimable young lady of 18 years, fell sick and despite the watchful care and loving tenderness of friends and kindred, her pure spirit floated into that unknown mist which enwraps the earth, dividing the real from the the ideal, the mortal from the immortal. Her friends reared an humble head-board to her memory, and in course of time—among the new life open- ing to them on the Pacific slope—the young girl’s fate and grave were alike forgotten by all but her immediate relatives. When the advance guard of the Central railroad—the graders and culvert men—came to Gravelly Ford, they found the lone grave and the fast decaying head-board. The sight awoke the finer feelings of their nature and aroused their sympathies, for they were men, these brown, toil-stained labor- ers. The ‘culvert men’ (masons) con- cluded that it was not consistent with Christian usage to leave a grave exposed and undefended from the incursion of beasts of prey. With such men, to think was to act, and in a few days the lone grave was enclosed with a solid wall, and a cross—the sacred emblem of immortality—took the place of the old head-board. In the day when the final reckoning between these men and the recording angel is adjusted, we think that they will find a credit for that deed which will offset many little debits in the ledger of good and evil. Perhaps a fair spirit above may smile a blessing on their lives in recompense of the noble deed. Bare the head reverently in pass- ing this grave—not alone in honor of her who is buried here, but also in honor of that higher spirit of humanity which recognizes in a stranger’s grave an ob- ject too sacred to be passed lightly by, and pays to it the tribute of respect due the last resting place of the dead.” J RANs- CON TINENTAL MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 2. Second Edition---Wahsatch, Wyoming. PLEASANT MEMORIES. In turning our faces homeward we are subject to a new series of sensations. We entered California strangers to the country and to its people; we leave it full of impressions of the picturesque beauty and the sublime grandeur of its scenery, of its vast agricultural facilities and of its splendid opportunities for a commerce of unlimited diversity and extent. The temporary depression of business in San Francisco, experienced by those familiar with its trade during the past ten or twenty years, but not apparent to us, can only bea time-mark in its history, indicating a. transi- tion period from one to another kind of prosperity. The season of reckless speculation has nearly, if not entirely passed by ; and California is gathering her eapital and concentrating her thought and energy upon the devel- opment of those fixed and settled de- partments of industry, which form the true basis of prosperity, and which are also the foundations of a secure and pro- gressive civilization. Not that there are no more opportunities for reckless indulgence in chances for wealth, such as have been characteristic of the past history of the State: not that there will be no ventures in mines and corner lots hereafter; but besides these, and para- mount to them in number and import- ance, will be the opportunities and the men who will seek the accumulation of wealth through the ordinary and legiti- mate channels, and as the result of saga- cious plans and of well directed applica- tion and effort. For such no State in the Union presents snch opportunities as California. The wonderful fruitful- ness of its soil, the peculiarities of its climate, its geographical position as the natural center of the Pacific coast re- gion, its railroad communications with the interior, its commercial advantages, both for Oriental and Western business, the cheapness of food and the abundance of all the necessaries of life—these are some of the advantages which hold out unparalleled invitations to the young and the middle-aged who seek a settle- ment in California and are intent upon doing something. For mere drones and idle adventurers we believe it is about the worst place in the world. There are some features of society in San Francisco which are striking and THE CENTRAL PACIFIC R. R. interesting. Mixed up with character- istics which are even intensely Ameri- can, thereisa commingling of races and nationalities, of customs and traditions, social, political and religious, which render it the most cosmopolitan of all the cities of this continent, and this cos- i mopolitan feature exceeds any city of Europe, inasmuch as this city embraces the common elements of European and American society,and also more largely than any other, the picturesque and novel features of Oriental nations. In its architecture it resembles Paris, with its ornate facades and flowery capitals and showy windows. It has the brisk hurry of New York, and the quick and comprehensive sagacity of New England. It looks a compact and sub- stantial city within, with all the new- ness and roughness of a frontier settle- ment in its immediate suburbs. It is proud of its schools, and finds a strong guaranty of institutions of a high social and civil character in its fondness for universal education. It has its societies, clubs, libraries and churches and believes them indispensable to the well-being of society. If the religious sentiment is not so strong or so univer- sal as in some of the older States, there are those in California who, by their example and their support of the gospel and its ministry, are doing their best to establish a christianity which shall ex- hibit the best features of a catholic faith and a life of charity. But besides these general impressions we bear to our homes, those of personal friendship for the people, of respect for their characters, for the manly attri- butes which we have met, and for the generous and princely hospitality and kindness which have marked their in- tercourse with us. Many a strong tie tugs at our hearts as we separate; and our future will be brightened by the memories of this month of genial fellow- ship, and by the hopes of meeting, at our homes and firesides, those who have gladdened us with the cordial frankness and the graceful courtesies of their own. 49> —Swarms of mammoth crickets, com- ing in hordes, at times cross the track of the railroad in such numbers as to com- pletely stop all passing trains. They measure about two inches in length, are very fat and plump, and jump upon the rails when warmed by the sun. As the locomotives traverse this district they crush them by thousands and spread over the rails a glutinous substance re- sembling serene, and the wheels soon revolve helplessly without moying the train. We have seen them by the thou- sand. The Piute Indians catch them in large numbers and dry them as an indis- pensable article of food in winter. Cricket soup is a new suggestion for our epicures. The course of the Central Pacific Rail- road leads through sections of country which furnish it with a marked variety of local business. Its extreme western division has a large passenger traffic, with a heavy freight business from agri- cultural lands of great fertility ; these furnish wheat in what our Eastern friends would cail almost fabulous quan- tities. In California it passes through a rich mining district, and one from which immense snpplies of the finest lumber and timber are furnished. Along the Sierras a large ice business is being inaugurated, and soon as the limits of Nevada are reached silver mines become frequent and familiar as household words. Orcana furnishes large quanti- ties of lead and antimony, car loads of which are shipped almost daily to San Francisco for use in the manufacture of shot, lead pipe, sheet lead, etc. The Virginia City, Austin, Idaho and other stage roads bring to it large ac- cessions of business, and its prospects of future local business, aside from its through traffic, are exceedingly flatter- ing. The road-bed and construction of the Central Pacific Railroad appears to us hard to beat, even by old established roads, and the opinion is general among our party, that the road is a far better one than they had reason to expect, and they are convinced it has been thor- oughly and faithfully constructed. TELEGRAPHIC. CBICAGO, June 27.— Wheat opened dull, Holders submitted to a decline, LIVERPOOL, June 25.—Wheat declined 2d to 3d per cental. WASHINGTON, June 26.—Senate passed appropriation of $40,000 for survey of the Darien ship canal. Boutwell ordered July interest paid on Tuesday, 28th,with- out deduction. Motley’s successor un- determined—positively not Fish. South- ern Pacific R. R. Bill passed House, 94 to 72, Boston, June 25.—Large attendance at Harvard College class-day. Attorney- General Hoar, Gen. Sherman and ftami- ly present. PHILADELPHIA, June 26.—Fireworks factory burned, Terrific explosion ; one killed, five wounded. BY CABLE, Paris, June 25.—French Government forbids publication of Pontifical docu- ments without its sanction. MADRID, June 25.—Isabella will abdi- cate to-morrow. Lonpon, June 25.—_Inman steamship City of Brooklyn, from Liverpool 23d, collided and sunk a bark; crew saved. OUR PROGRESS EASTWARD. After leaving Sacramento, we ran through fertile grain-fields, and soon en- tered among the foot-hills of the Sierra Neyada range. We passed Gold Run, and the Dutch Flat gold mining district, also among the sugar pine forests which mantle the Sierras throughout their en- tire length and breadth. Throughout Saturday our trip was most delightful. We rounded Cape Horn, a point where the track skirts a rocky precipice. Here those engaged in the construction of the railroad were forced to suspend their laborers by ropes, to enable them to drill into its flinty granite sides, so that they might obtain a footing, to com- mence their labor. The view, from this point, is hardto surpass, as through a vista it overlooks the valley of the American River,much as Inspiration Point overlooks the Yo-Semite Valley. As the cars slowly round this cape, giv- ing passengers an opportunity to enjoy the view, a ball may be thrown from the ear platform which will descend over three thousand feet before striking the bottom of the valley, so precipitous are the sides of the gigantic gorge. We next climbed over the lofty sum- mit of the Sierra Nevada, through, grand scenery, unsurpassed in its wild sublimity. The day was warm, and we sympathised with our eastern friends, whose weather is reported to us by tele- graph as “intensely hot ’’—in fact Satur- day is said to have been the hottest day of the season. : Towards evening, our descent into the valley of the Truckee was delightful, and on the shady sides ofthe mountains we passcd many an ancient snow-bank. While gracefully circling around Don- ner Lake, which nestles so beautifully at the base of the mountain, we gazed wtih pleasure on its clear crystal surface, tinted with the purest cerulean blue, re- flected from the cloudless vault of heaven. As lengthening shadows her- alded the close of day, we wound our way gracefully along the entire length of the gay and dashing Truckee river, whose scenery is to the Sierra what the Jura Mountains are to the Alps of Eu- rope. From “Tahoe,” the Central Pacific Railroad’s car of observation, we feasted our eyes on the choice rustic beauties of these wild scenes, where bold rocks, steep mountain sides, lined with castel- lated battlements of natural stone, and groves of stately pines, inclosed a wind- ing stream, that rushes with impetuous speed, amid leaping waterfalls and dash- ing rapids. Such variety of beauty is rare,and many were the exclamations of enthusiasm which burst from our number, as ws passed out of the valley of the Truckee, on our way to the great sink of the Humboldt and its valley and plains beyond. o> — Alexander Weed, Esq., of San Fran- cisco, who has both the temporal and spiritual welfare of our party at heart, telegraphed the following on Saturday evening: “Numbers, chapter six, verses 24, 25, and 26.” Thanks for the benediction. OUR PARTY. The following list of names compose the party from the Boston Board of Trade, now onan excursion to the Pacific coast: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Hoon. Alex. H. Rice, Maj. George P. Denny, Hon. J. M. S. Williams, Jas. W. Bliss, Edward W. Hinsley. Frederick Allen Mrs. C. A. Kinsley, and wife, Addie P. Kinsley, HLS. Pe Mary L. Kinsley, Miss Josie W. Bliss, Chas. S. Kendall, Hon. John B. Brown Miss M. C. Lovejoy, and wife, John Lewis, E. W. Burr Jas. Longley and son. and wife, John L. Bremer. Geo. Myrick Geo. D. Baldwin and wife, and wife. Col. L. B. Marsh Miss L. E. Billings. and wife. Chas. W. Brooks. Cc. F. McClure M.S. Bolles. Alyah Crocker Joseph McIntire, and wife. Sterne Morse, Mrs. F.CunninghamFulton Paul Thos. Dana. F. H. Peabody, Miss M. E. Dana. wife and serv’t, Mrs. Thos. Dana. 2d Miss F. Peabody, Mrs. Geo. P. Denny,Miss L. Peabody, Arthur B, Denny, Mast. F. E. Peabody, Cyrus Dupee Rev. E. G. Porter. and wite. Miss M. F. Prentiss. John H. Eastburn James W. Roberts. and wife, and wife. Robt. B. Forbes Wm. Roberts. and wife, Josiah Reed. J.S. Fogg, S. B. Rindge Mrs. E. E. Poole, and wife. Misses Farnsworth, Mast. F. H. Rindge, Robert O. Fuller, J. M.B. Reynolds J. Warren Faxon, and wife. N. W. Farwell John H. Rice. and wife. Hon. Ste. Salisbury, Mary E. Farwell. M.S. Stetson and wife Evelyn A. Farwel. _ and wife, Curtis Guild D. R. Sortwell, and wife. and wife. C. L. Harding and wife. Miss N. Harding. Alvin Sortwell, F. H. Shapleigh, T. Albert Taylor Edgar Harding. and wife, J. F. Hunnewell. E. B. Towne, J. F. Heustis. Lawson Valentine W.S. Houghton. and wife. and wife. Miss Valentine. D. C. Holder Rev.R.C.Waterston and wife. and wife. Miss C. Harrington. A. Williams. A. L. Haskell Dr. H. W. Williams and. wife. and wife, Miss Alice J. Haley. N. D. Whitney J. M. Haskell and wife. and wife. JudgeG. W. Warren, H. O. Houghton Geo. A. Wadley and wife. and wife. John Humphrey. Henry T. Woods. Hamilton. A. Hill Mrs.J.M.S.Williams. and wife. Miss E. M. Williams, Benjamin James, MissC. T. Williams, Cc. F. Kittredge, J. Bert. Williams. BUSINESS CARDS. Cc. T. BELDINC & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Men’s, Boys’ and Childrens’ CLROTHIN GI! Our Styles are the latest and our Prices Reasonable. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. G. T. BELDING & CO., 96 and 98 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. PULULMAN’S PALACE fPaR foMP’y, Incorporated under Special Act of the Legislature of Tinois, A. D. 1867. CAPITAL, - - $4.000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. A. B. PULLMAN, Gen’l. Sup’t. C. W. ANGELL, Secretary. DIRECTORS. Geo. M. Pullman. John Crerar. H. E. Sargent. Thomas A. Scott. Robert Harris. Henry R. Pierson. Amos T. Hall. Genl. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago THE PULLMAN PACIFIC aR Pomp, Cc APITAL, $1,000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. C. W. ANGELL, Secretary. L. M. Bennett, Supt. DIRECTORS. Geo. M. Pullman. Sidney Dillon. Oliver Ames. C. S. Bushnell. Andrew Carnegie. Gen. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago. S. P. ROUNDS. A. L, KANE. Established 1848. ROUNDS & KANE, Job Printing, Book Binding, Electrotyping, and Printers’ Furnishing Warehouse, 46 State Street, Chicago. Sole Northwestern Ag’ts for the John- son Type Foundry, Philadelphia. JAPANESE AND CHINESE GOODS AND CURIOS, 609 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. The largest variety of rare and curious Goods in this line ever offered in the United States, wholesale or retail. New importations by every steamer. WM. HASELTINE & CO. GRAND HOTEL, Cor, New Montgomery and Market Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. G.S. JoHnson & Co., Proprietors. Acknowledgments to Sam. Miller. The arrangements necessary for the transportation and accommodation of our party, on the excursion from Stock- ton to Yosemite Valley and back, were made with Samuel Miller, agent at San Francisco, and were faithfully carried out according to contract, in a manner highly satisfactory to all concerned. The guides furnished us were good and reliable men, and as our party is said to have been the largest in number ever taken into the valley, the energy so suc- cessfully displayed in the arrangements both by him and Mr. Magner, of Stock- ton, are the more praiseworthy. We therefore take pleasure in commending the facilities which Mr. Miller ofiers to travellers requiring a similar service. (a —On Saturday evening, between Reno and Wadsworth, we ran a distance of twenty-eight miles in forty-four min- utes, BUSINESS CARDS. ~ COMMERCIAL CREDITS, FOR USE_IN EUROPE, CHINA, JAPAN, The East and West Indies, and South America, on the Bank of British North America, LONDON, Issued on the most favorable terms, by BLAKE BROS. & CO., 28, State Street, Boston. _ The Bank has agencies in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Quebec, and the British Provinces, and has as corres- pondentsthe Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, China and Japan, The Oriental Bank Corporation, the Agra Bank, the Colonial Bank, &e. -KIDDER, PEABODY & Co., BANKERS, NO. 40, STATE STREET, BOSTON. Bills of Exchange drawn, Travelling and Commercial Letters of Credit issued, available in all the Principal Cities of Europe and the East. Stocks, Bonds, Gold, &¢., bought and sold. FRANK WILKINS, LATE ACTING BRITISH CONSUL, No. 30, enue Block, (P. O. Drawer, 6109.) CHICAGO, LULL. Prompt attention given to Estate Set- tlements, Collections and Law Business in Great Britain and the Colonies. Sterling Exchange bought and sold, and Tickets furnished to and from all parts of Burope. AUZERAIS HoussE, San Jose, California. J. M. STAPLES & SGNS, Proprietors. Visitors and pleasure seekers will find this a first-class Hotel in every respect. [Special Act of the Legislature of the State of California, approved February 19th, 1870.] GRAND GIFT CONCERT, IN AID OF THE Mercantile Library Association, AT THE MECHANICS’ PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., SEPTEMBER ist, 1870. TICKETS OF ADMISSION, $5 EACH, GOLD COIN. The holder of a whole Ticket, or five coupons, will be entitled to admission to the Concert, and to the whole amount of the Gift awarded to it. The holder of each coupon will be entitled to admission to the Concert and to one fifth of any gift that may be awarded to such ticket. 200,000 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD At Five Dollars each in Gold Coin. Treasurer, Bank of California, During the entertainment, the sum of $500,000 IN U. S. GOLD COIN ‘Will be returned to the holders of Tick- ets, by the distribution by chance of the following GIFTS: 1 Gift of $100,000 Gold 1 Gift of - 50,000 * 1 Gift of 25,000‘ 1 Gift of 20,000“ 1 Gift of 19,000“ 1 Gift of 18,000“ 1 Gift of 17,000“ 1 Gift of 16,000“ 1Giftof . : : 15,000 ** 1 Gift of : oe 14,000 “* 1Gift of . ; , 13,000‘ 1 Gift of 12,000 * 1Giftof . . . 11,000“ 1 Gift of . . 10,000“ 1Giftof . : 9,000“ 1 Gift of : : 8,000 1Giftof . . 7,000 1 Gilt of . 6,000 1 Gift of 5,000“ 1 Gift of 4,000 * 1Giftof . . . 3,000“ 1 Gift of , . 2,000“ 1Giftof . , , : 1,500 * 10 Gifts of $1,000 each . 10,000‘ 20 Gifts of 750 each 15,000“ 20 Gifts of 500 each 10,000 30 Gifts of 400 each 12,000“ 50 Gifts of 300 each 15,000 “* 50 Gifts of 200 each 10,000‘ 425 Gifts of | 100 each 42,500 “ 628 Gifts in all $500,000 After paying the expenses of the en- tertainment, and making the distribu- tion of the gifts as above announced, the balance will be applied to extinguishing the present indebtedness of the Mercan- tile Library Association. The Concert and distribution will take place under the immediate direction of the Board of Trustees of the Mercantile Library Asso- ciation, assisted by a Supervisory Com- mittee, selected from State, City and County Officers, and well-known citizens of San Francisco. Holders of Tickets to which gifts may be awarded, will receive the same on presentation of such 'Tick- ets or Coupons to the Business Agents of the Board of Trustees, at their office, 318 California St., San Francisco, Cal. Orders for Tickets, post paid, accom- panied by remittances will meet with prompt attention. MAURICE DORE & CHARLES R. PETERS, 318 California St., Business Agents for the sale of Tick- ets, to whom all communications may be addressed. ROBT. B. SWAIN, President M. L. A. WM. C. RALSTON, Treasurer “ W.H. L. BARNES, Vice-Pres’t “ THOS. R. HAYES, Rec. See’y “ DAVID WILDER, Cor. Sec’y “ Trustees M. L. A.—Wm. Ashburner Isaac Wormser, J. M. McNulty, Alfre P. Elfelt, Arthur M. Ebbets, Wm. G. Badger, Wm. E. Wood, F. B. Reynolds, Samuel Hubbard. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, San Hrancisco, California. HALEY & PATTEN, Proprietors. The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safe- ty Passenger Car Elevators. PONTOOSUC Woolen Manufacturing Company, T. CLAPP, Agent, San Francisco, MANUFACTURERS OF SLEEPING CAR BLANKETS, Pittsfield, Mass. JAS. L. HOWARD & CO., Agents, | Hartford, Conn. A. W.SISSON. W.H. WALLACE. Wallace & Co., Wholesale and retail dealers in General Merchandise AND AGTS. FOR CHINESE LABOR. Sissen, Stores on line of C. P.R. R. at Truckee Winnemucea, Carlin, Cedar Pass and Toano. PRIN. OFFICE, No 12 J St., SACRAMENTO . (Brannan House.) C.W. CROCKER. D, A.BENDER. GEORGE C. SHREVE & CO., Dealers in FINE JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE No 110 MONTGOMERY STREET., (Occidental Hotel Block,) SAN FRANCISCO. Kohler & Frohling, Growers of and Dealers in California Wines and Brandy, 626 MONTGOMERY STREET, (Basement Montgomery Block,) SAN FRANCISCO. Agency in New York, Rennet, Prosch & Co.,26 and 28 Vesey St. Agency in Chicago, Rottner, Lembcke & Co., 129 South Clark St. BANK OF CALIFORNIA. CAPITAL, - $5,000,000 IN GOLD. Principal Office, San Francisco. D. O. MILLs, President. Wa. C. RALSTON, Cashi i= PULLMAN PACIFIC CAR COMPANY, (MONROE tie i | ch Ear ty BR i Vol. 1. Laramie, Wyoming, Tuesday, “TNT EVERY STHEP BE AN ADVANCE.”? June 28, 1870. 9. Ghe Crans-Continental, Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Mrancisco. W.R. STEELE, Editor. ke Communications and Hxchanyes for this paper should be addressed, TRANS- CONTINENTAL, 46 State Street, Chicago. Notes from our Log Book. Friday, June 10.—The first Yo-Semite party reached Clark’s, and visited the Mariposa grove of big trees. Oursecond division—a party of thirty-eight per- sons—left San Francisco at 4P. M. in a special car, over the Western Pacific Railroad, for Stockton, and slept at the Yo-Semite Hotel. Saturday, June 1llth.—The first division rode from Clark’s ranch to the 12-mile house, where they found a good dinner awaiting them, after which they pro- ceeded five miles further, to Inspiration Point, where they received their first grand view of the Yo-Semite Valley. From here they descended by a serpen- tine trail, nearly two miles into the bed of the valley, and after riding along the base of the Bridal Veil Fall, in four miles further distance they reached Black’s hotel, where most of their num- ber took lodgings. Four members of the excursion party visited Sentinel Dome and Gracier Point. Meantime, the sec- ond division was crossing the San Joa- quin Plains by four-horse Concord coy- ered wagons; dined at Roberts’ Ferry, at the crossing of the Tuolumne river, and lodged at Snelling’s. Sunday, June 12.—Our first division re- mained quietly in the valley, where, at 5 Pp. M., an excellent service was con- ducted by Rey. E.G. Porter. The second division continued on to Hornitos, dined at Mariposa, visited the Fremont quartz mill, and slept at White & Hatch’s ranch. This evening sharp lightning and heavy thunder com- menced before sundown, and continued, with torrents of rain, throughout the night; an occurrence said to have been unknown before for eighteen years, at this season, in that locality. Monday, June 13.—Nearly all the mem- bers of the first division visited Vernal and Nevada Falls. The thunder-storm in the valley was grand and imposing. The second division leftWhite & Hatch’s by stage. and rode to within four miles of Clark’s, where they mounted horses, and accompanied by nine mounted guides and five pack animals, they reached his ranch in season for trout and venison atnoon. In the afternoon they rested, and in the evening sat around a monster camp-fire until bed- time. Tuesday, June 14th.—A portion of first division left for San Francisco by way of Mariposa, another larger portion by way of Coulterville, and others by way of Big Oak Flat. Fourteen returned by way of Calaveras Big Tree grove, while the balance remained and made excur- sions to Mirror Lake aud various parts of the valley. The second division re- mained at Clark’s whence they made an excursion of four miles and spent the day among the Big Trees of the Mariposa grove, over four hundred in number. They are known among naturalists as the Arbor Vite Sequoia Giganta Washingtonia, and are a species of cedar. Their bark is nearly two feet thick, and the wood ofadeep pink color, Some of the party attended a rodeo and witnessed the lassoing of wild cattle, while others did some good trout fishing in the south fork of the Merced River, Wednesday, June 15.—The last portion of the first division (two members ex- cepted) left the valley for San Francisco by the Coulterville route, and reached the hotel at Bower Cave before dark. The second division rode from Clark’s, and entered the valley at Inspiration Point. The larger portion took lodgings at Hutchings’ Hotel, while some put up at Leidig’s and a few at Black’s. Thursday, June 16th.—Many members of the second division visited the Vernal and Nevada Falls. Others united with the Nickerson-Howes division, and vis- ited the lower Yo-Semite Fall and the Strawberry patches, where berries were found to be fully ripe and in almost fab- ulous quantities. Members of the first division continued on their way to San Francisce by the several routes they had taken, Friday, June 17th—Members of the second division visited Mirror Lake about sunrise, and found the refiection perfect as could be desired. In the af- ternoon, three members of the party, accompanied by a guide, reached a point about four hundred feet ahove the base of the upper Yo-Semite Fall,a feat sel- dom before accomplished. Others vis- ited various places of interest in the valley, while seventeen left for San Francisco, and rested this night at Tam- arack Flat. Saturday, June 18th.—The balance of theseconad division, with all others who had remained behind, (excepting our artist,) left the Yo-Semite Valley soon after sunrise, and rode thirty-two miles on horseback to Pilot Knob, where our carriages were in waiting, and conveyed us eight miles to Bower Cave, by the new road now building into the valley. Many of our ladies expressed regrets at parting with horses which had become favorites with them, and all felt they had accomplished the trip with less fatigue than they had anticipated. While this portion of the party lodged at Bower Cave, the advance slept at Coulterville, and the first Yo-Semite di- vision were safely at San Francisco. yRA ns- CON TINENTAL TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 28. Second Edition---Cheyenne, Wyoming. SEASONS IN CALIFORNIA. Visitors to California cannot but be impressed, among its many novelties, by a wide difference in the seasons as they exist there, and in the Northern Atlantic States, or in old England, where much of our literature on this subject has had its origin. On the Pacific slope, which we have visited, there are but slight variations between different portions of the year. In San Francisco, where the average range of temperature is said to scarcely exceed eighteen degrees, the same de- scription of clothing may be worn with uniform comfort throughout the year, Sharp distinctions, so common in New England States, are there without par- allel, and the circling succession of months, brings but slight changes to San Francisco, November there, pre- sents new grass in all its freshness, and Thanksgiving is never without straw- berries fresh from the vines. When Massachusetts completes her sowing, the golden grain of California invites the reaper’s care. Generations matur- ing in California may require foot-note explanations to Thompson’s Seasons, and, indeed, to much English literature and poetry. Wordsworth and Tenny- son will be found equally wide of a Cali- fornia reality. We cannot but feel that our friends experience positive loss by the absence of relieving change, which the succession of “summer and winter, heat and hoar frost” is caleulated to supply. Their children know not the spirit of those verses which “ring out” like “bells across the snow,” sparkling as the frosty Christmas nights. Nature, however, is rich in her compensations; and in soft delicacy of atmosphere, vitality of foliage, and tropical richness of fruit, remunerates our friends around the Golden Gate for any lack of sharp bracing frosts, for glassy ice-ponds, or smooth and moon-illumined snow- ways, made merry by echoing hoof and jingling sleigh-bell. ee —We have passed several bands of friendly Utes and Shoshone Indians, mounted on their ponies, having w’th them, inmany cases,their pack animals. We have seen as high as two or three hundred at a time. Undoubtedly a Pilgrim. J.H. Chadwick, one of the proprietors of Willard’s Hotel, in Washington, D. C., stood on the platform to welcome us as we stopped at Ogden. He is person- ally Known to most of our party, and he informed us that he is on his way to Salt Lake City. Whether his visit is of a temporal or religious nature, we are uninformed, although we surmise the latter. —_____-~es———___ —A lady and gentleman—we shall not say that they are of our party—were re- cently discussing the question of what single article nearest combines the ani- mal and the vegetable; the lady asserted that a sponge did, because when taken from the rock upon which it grows, it really seems full of life and animation. After a thorough and scientific exposi- tion of her theory, she inquired of her friend what he considered nearest com- bined the two, to which he mildly and waggishly replied, hash ! —_———_—4 o> —Red Cloud, the Sioux chief, after his return from Washington, on last Fri- day, was escorted by U. S. cavalry and a military band of music, from Pine Bluffs to Fort Laramie, and quite a fea- ture was made of the occasion. The Sioux tribe are said to have eight thou- sand well equipped warriors, capable of being put upon the war-Path at short notice. —We are greatly indebted to Mr. J. Foley, of the Central Pacific Division of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com- pany, located at San Francisco, for im- portant telegraphic news forwarded daily. ——_—__+e,—_____ —Yesterday, while our train stopped at Church Buttes, members of the party were industrious in gathering moss- agates along the side of the road, and a large number of beautiful stones were secured. pe -—Mr. W. D. Foster is the pressman, and Messrs. Wm. E. Oughton and M. Miller the compositors on the TRANS- CONTINENTAL, aS we are homeward bound. They are first-class printers, and all formerly from the Eastern States. -_- Op —When an irresistible body meets an immovable body, what is the result? Ans I give it up, call the next boy. —___—____ —The Ute and Shoshone Indians have a peculiar way of selling horses. They drive them to graze along the line of the railroad, and when one of them is “ acci- dentally’’ killed the owner receives a good price therefor from the Railroad Company. ep — As we passed Bridger Station, about three hundred cords of cedar wood were in aroaring blaze. This wood belonged to the Railroad Company, and the em- ployees were energetically engaged in efforts to save the Station house. oO NEEDS EXPLANATION. =~ Yesterday morning we left Mount Sinai, and pass- ing by the Devil’s Slide reached the Devil’s Gate. We left the western por- tion of Utah on the other side of Jordan. io — Laramie time, by which all trains on this division are run, is one hourand five minutes faster than Sacramento time. So says Mr. Littlejohn, our most attentive conductor. —_—__—_—-—~ep>——_____ — Our ladies seem to think the Indian daughters and mothers of the Plains very plain women. ne Enigma. Iam composed of seven letters: My 1, 4, 2, 5, is a fruit. My 1, 3, 6, 7, is a pre-arranged thought. My 7, 6,1, is what almost every one has taken since leaving San Francisco, My 4, 6, 5,1, is what we enjoy in the evening. My whole isa genius and anattraction. OPPORTUNITIES TO-DAY. The ladies on the train should bear in mind that they are now within the lim- its of the blessed Territory of Wyoming, where no discriminating laws exist to deny to them any privilege elsewhere accorded to mankind. They may here serve on juries, hold offices of trust un- der government, vote for the hand- somest candidate up, because he is “such a nice young man’’—they may be drafted into the army, where infantry practice may not be wholly new to them; they also have the privilege of going to the Club, keeping a latch-key, and supporting a husband. What glo- rious rights! Let our batchelors remain at home to-day, ready in their best apparel to receive matrimonial propo- sals. Verily, the world moves! —_———-~< op —At Bitter Creek, last evening, a thorough and complete specimen of an ox-driver of the plains, dressed in a faney buckskin suit, entertained many of our party by the dexterity with which he handled and cracked a black-snake whip eighteen feet long, the point land- ing every time exactly where directed. <9» — Yesterday forenoon our train was stopped by reason of the multitude of grasshoppers on the track. TELEGRAPHIC. OMAHA, June 27.—A disturbance oc- curred last night in which McShave, constable, Col. Mulcahey, and an ex- pressman were badly cutup. After they were secured in jail, an attempt was made to lynch them, but was prevented by the Sheriff, who called out the mili- tary. NEW YORK, June 27.—To-day is the hottest weather of the season: ther- mometer 92 in the shade. A warrant has been issued for the ar- rest of Dana, growing out of the Sun libelling case. WASHINGTON, June 27.—After July Ist postage on letters for British Columbia will be six cents per half ounce. St. Louis, June 28.—Heavy rains have raised the Mississippi river to a very high point. [BY CABLE. ] Cork, June 27.—Rioters on the house- tops continue to stone Policemen. Pub- lic meetings have been held in the Park, and the authorities counsel moderate measures, HAVANA, June 27.—Cholera is increas- ing here. OUR PARTY. The following list of names compose the party from the Boston Board of Trade, now on an excursion to the Pacific coast: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Hoon. Alex. H. Rice, Maj. George P. Denny, Hon. J. M. S. Williams, Jas. W. Bliss, Edward W. Hinsley. Frederick Allen Mrs. C. A. Kinsley, and wife, Addie P. Kinsley, H, 8. Barry Mary L. Kinsley, Miss Josie W. Bliss, Chas. S. Kendail, Hon. John B. BrownMiss M. C. Lovejoy, and wife, John Lewis, E. W. Burr Jas, Longley and son. and wife, John L. Bremer. Geo, Myrick Geo. D. Baldwin and wife, and wife. ‘ol. L. B. Marsh Miss L. E. Billings. and wife. Chas. W. Brooks. C. F. McClure M.S. Bolles. and wife Alvyah Crocker Joseph McIntire, and wife. Sterne Morse, Mrs. F.CunninghamFulton Paul, Thos. Dana. F. H. Peabody, Miss M. E. Dana. wife and serv’t, Mrs. Thos. Dana. 2d Miss F. Peabody, Mrs. Geo. P. Denny,Miss L. Peabody, Arthur B. Denny, Mast. F. E. Peabody, Cyrus Dupee Rev. E. G. Porter. and wife. Miss M. F. Prentiss. John H. Eastburn James W. Roberts. and wife, and wife. Robt. B. Forbes Wm. Roberts. and wife, Josiah Reed. J.S. Foes, S. B. Rindge Mrs. E. E. Poole, and wife. Misses Farnsworth, Mast. F. H. Rindge, Robert O. Fuller, J. M.B. Reynolds J. Warren Faxon, and wife. N. W. Farwell John H, Riee. and wife. Hon. Ste. Salisbury, Mary E. Farwell. M.S. Stetson Evelyn A. Farwel:. _ and wife, Curtis Guild D. R. Sortwell, and wife. and wife. C. L. Harding Alvin Sortwell, and wife. F. H. Shapleigh, Miss N. Harding. T. Albert Taylor Bdgar Harding. and wife, J. F. Hunnewell. E. B. Towne, J. F. Heustis. W.S. Houghton. and wife. Lawson Valentine and wife. Miss Valentine. D. C. Holder Rev.R.C.Waterston and wife, . and wife. Miss C. Harrington. A. Williams. A. L. Haskell Dr. H. W. Williams and. wife. and wife. Miss Alice J. Haley. N. D. Whitney J. M. Haskell and wife. and wife. JudgeG. W. Warren, H. O. Houghton Geo. A. Wadley and wife. and wife. Henry T. Woods. Mrs.J.M.S.Williams. Miss E. M. Williams. Benjamin James, MissC. T. Williams. C. F. Kittredge, J. Bert. Williams, tp ee Officers of Union Pacific Railway. Hon. Oliver Ames, President. John Duff, Vice President. John M. 8. Williams, Treasurer, E. H. Rollins, Asst. Treasurer and Sec. Col. C. G. Hammond, Genl. Supt. C. W. Mead, Asst. Genl. Supt. J. R. Nichols, Asst. Superintendent. T. E. Sickles, Chief Engineer, F. Colton, Gen. Pass. Agent. Wim. Martin, Gen. Freight Agent. J.J. Dickey, Supt. Telegraph. . F. Davis, Land Commissioner. 0 A. 8. Downs, Local Treas. Geo. Starr, Gen. Traveling Agent. John Humphrey. Hamilton. A. Hill and wife. BUSINESS CARDS. c. T. BELDINC & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Men’s, Boys’ and Childrens’ CHhmOTH ION G! Our Styles are the latest and our Prices Reasonable. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. G. T. BELDING & CO., 96 and 98 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. PULLMAN’S PALACE PAR Pomp, Incorporated under Special Act of the Legislature of Illinois, A. D. 1867. $4-.000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. A. B. PULLMAN, Gen’l. Sup’t. C. W. ANGELL, Secretary. CAPITAL, - - DIRECTORS. Geo. M. Pullman. John Crerar. H. E. Sargent. Thomas A. Scott. Robert Harris. Henry R. Pierson. Amos T. Hall. Genl. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago THE PULLMAN PACIFIC PAR fPompry, CAPITAL, $1,000,000. GEO. M. PULLMAN, Pres. & Gen. Man. C. W. ANGELL, Secretary. L. M. Bennett, Supt. DIRECTORS. Geo. M. Pullman. Sidney Dillon. Oliver Ames. Cc. S. Bushnell. Andrew Carnegie. Gen. Offices, 102 Michigan Ave., Chicago. 8. P. ROUNDS. A, L. KANE, Established 1848. ROUNDS & KANE, Job Printing, Book Binding, Electrotyping, and Printers’ Furnishing Warehouse, 46 State Street, Chicago. Sole Northwestern Ag’ts for the John- son Type Foundry, Philadelphia. JAPANESE AND CHINESE GO00DS AND CURIOS, 609 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. The largest variety of rare and curious Goods in this line ever offered in the United States, wholesale or retail. New importations by every steamer. WM. HASELTINE & CO. GRAND HOTEL, Cor. New Montgomery and Market Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, G.S. Jounson & Co., Proprietors. —What threeauthors’ names do we use in exclamation, when we see the cook’s fat in the fire? Ans—Dickens, How-itt Burns. ay ee —Why is Pullman like the covering of our parlor floor? Ans—Because he is our car-pet. eee —QOn the Central Pacific R. R. our train was run over the Humboldt Di- vision by Chas. W. Carter—a Boston boy and by C. T. Hobart over the Salt Lake Division. ———____«e» -—___ — Through the Echo and Weber Can- yons, our passengers enjoyed the fine scenery from the Company’s observa- tion car “ Echo.” ge —Riding on the cow-catcher is a popu- lar and exhilarating excitement. Should we catch a cow, it might be sensational. BUSINESS CARDS. COMMERCIAL CREDITS, FOR USE IN EUROPE, CHINA, JAPAN, The East and West Indies, and South America, on the Bank of British North America, LONDON, Issued on the most favorable terms, by . BLAKE BROS. & CO., 28, State Street, Boston. The Bank has agencies in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Quebec, and the British Provinces, and has as corres- pondents the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, China and Japan, The Oriental Bank Corporation, the Agra Bank, the Colonial Bank, &e. KIDDER, PEABODY & Co., BANKERS, NO. 40, STATE STREET, BOSTON. Bills of Exchange drawn, Travelling and Commercial Letters of Credit issued, available in all the Principal Cities of Europe and the East. Stocks, Bonds, Gold, &c¢., bought and sold. FRANK WILKINS, {LATE ACTING BRITISH CONSUL, No. 30, Reynolds Block, (P. O. Drawer, 6109.) / CHICAGO, ILL. Prompt attention given to Estate Set- tlements, Collections and Law Business in Great Britain and the Colonies. Sterling Exchange bought and sold, and Tickets furnished to and from all parts of Hurope. AUZERAIS HOUSE, San Jose, California. J. M. STAPLES & SONS, Proprietors. Visitors and pleasure seekers will find this a first-class Hotel in every respect. [Special Act of the Legislature of the State of California, approved February 19th, 1870.] GRAIN D GIFT CONCERT, IN AID OF THE Mercantile Library Association, AT THE MECHANICS’ PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, SEPTEMBER ist. 1870. TICKETS OF ADMISSION, $5 EACH, GOLD COIN. The holder of a whole Ticket, or five coupons, will be entitled to admission to the Concert, and to the whole amount of the Gift awarded to it. The holder of each coupon will be entitled to admission to the Concert and to one fifth of any gift that may be awarded to such ticket. 200,000 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD At Five Dollars each in Gold Coin. Treasurer, Bank of California. During the entertainment, the sum of $500,000 IN U.S. GOLD COIN Will be returned to the holders of Tick- ets, by the distribution by chance of the following GIFTS: 1 Gift of , $100,000 Gold 1 Gift of . 650, ““ 1lGiftof . . . . 25,000 * 1Giftof . . . . 20000 « 1Giftof .. . . 19,000“ 1 Gift of 18,000 “ 1 Gift of 17,000“ 1 Gift of 16,000“ 1Giftof . . . 15,000“ 1Giftof . . . . 14000 “ 1Giftof . . . . 13,000“ 1 Gift of 0 oo og 12,000 . “ 1 Gift of 11,000“ 1 Gift of 10, “ 1 Gift of 9,000“ 1 Gift of 8,000 “ 1 Gift of 7,000 * 1 Gilt of 6,000 1 Gift of 5,000“ 1 Gift of 4,000 1 Gift of 3,000“ 1 Gift of : 2,000 “ 1Gifttof . oo... 1,500 “ 10 Gifts of $1,000 each . 10,000“ 20Gifts of 750each . 15,000 * 20 Gifts of 500 each . 10,000“ 380 Gifts of 400 each 12,000“ 50 Gifts of 300 each 15,000“ 50 Gifts of 200each . 10,000“ 425 Gifts of 100 each . 42,500 628 Gifts in all $500,000 After paying the expenses of the en- tertainment, and making the distribu- tion of the gifts as above announced, the balance will be applied to extinguishing the present indebtedness of the Mercan- tile Library Association. The Concert and distribution will take place under the immediate direction of the Board of Trustees of the Mercantile Library Asso- ciation, assisted by a Supervisory Com- mittee, selected from State, City and County Officers, and well-known citizens of San Francisco. Holders of Tickets to which gifts may be awarded, will receive the same on presentation of such 'Tick- ets or Coupons to the Business Agents of the Board of Trustees, at their office, 318 California St., San Francisco, Cal. Orders for Tickets, post paid, accom- panied by remittances will meet with prompt attention. MAURICE DORE & CHARLES R. PETERS, 318 California St., Business Agents for the sale of Tick- ets, to whom all communications may be addressed. ROBT. B. SWAIN, President M. LL. A. WM. C. RALSTON, Treasurer “ W.H. L. BARNES, Vice-Pres't “ THOS. R. HAYES, Rec. Sec’y * DAVID WILDER, Cor. Sec’y = “* Trustees M. L. A.—Wm. Ashburner Isaac Wormser, J. M. McNulty, Alfr P. Elfelt, Arthur M. Ebbets, Wm. G. Badger, Wm. E. Wood, F. B. Reynolds, Samuel Hubbard. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, San Francisco, California. HALEY & PATTEN, Proprietors. The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safe- ty Passenger Car Elevators. PONTOOSUC Woolen Manufacturing Company, T. CLAPP, Agent, San Francisco, MANUFACTURERS OF SLEEPING CAR BLANKETS, Pittsfield, Mass. JAS. L. HOWARD & CO., Agents, Hartford, Conn. A. W.SISSON. W.H. WALLACE. Sisson, Wallace & Co., Wholesale and retail dealers in General Merchandise AND AGTS. FOR CHINESE LABOR, Stores on line of C. P.R. R. at Truckee. Winnemucca, Carlin, Cedar Pass and Toano. PRIN. OFFICE, No 12 J Sv., SACRAMENTO (Brannan House.) C.W. CROCKER. D. A.BENDER. GEORGE C. SHREVE & COo., Dealers in FINE JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE No 110 MONTGOMERY STREET., (Occidental Hotel Block,) SAN FRANCISCO, Kohler & Frohling, Growers of and Dealers in California Wines and Brandy, 626 MONTGOMERY STREET, (Basement Montgomery Block,) SAN FRANCISCO, Agency in New York, Rennet, Prosch & Co., 26 and 28 Vesey St. Agency in Chicago, Rottner, Lembcke & Co., 129 South Clark St. pi BANK OF CALIFORNIA. CAPITAL, - - $5,000,000 IN GOLD. Principal Office, San Francisco. D. O. MILLs, Wm. C. RALSTON, President, Cashier. a ea —= 1S AR COMPANY, i Re By pee Ree " Vol. 1. “LET EVERY Grand Island, Nebraska, Wednesday, June STEP BE AN ADVANCE.” 29, 1870. No. 10. Ghe Grans-Continental, Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Mrancisco. W. R. STEELE, Editor. a> Communications and Hachanyes for this paper should be addressed, TRANS- CONTINENTAL, 46 State Street, Chicago. Notes from our Log Book. Sunday, June 19.—All the members of the second division of the Yo-Semite party reached Knight’s Ferry this even- ing, after riding fifty-two miles from Bower Cave, and there lodged. Before reaching the hotel, we crossed the Stan- islaus river on the new covered bridge recently built, in place of the ferry formerly run by DENT & GRANT—the latter now President of theUnited States. The toll-keeper generously supplied the party with a basket of ripe pears from his orchard on the side of the river, as a free treat. . Monday, June 20.—The second division rode by four-horse wagons, a distance of thirty-eight miles from Knight’s Ferry, to the city of Stockton, which they reached before 11 o’clock, afteracool and pleasant morningride. There they took rooms at the Yo-Semite House, and others visited the century plant, in blossom in the Court House yard, while all roamed around the city on tours of observation. Lunch, amounting toadin- ner, was served at noon, and at 1:40 Pp, M., all embarked on a special car kindly provided for our party through the thoughtful kindness of John Corn- ing, the Assistant General Superinten- dent of the Central Pacific Railroad, and reached San Francisco before 6 P.M., after a glorious trip. Over twenty of the first party to the Yo-Semite, who reached San Francisco on Friday last, started at 4Pp.M., by steamer, and over the Napa Valley branch of the California Pacific Railroad for the Geysers, and lodged this night at Calistoga Springs. Tuesday, Jane 21.—The last party to the Geysers made a pleasant visit to those natural wonders. Other excur- sionists were in San Francisco or its vicinity, variously engaged. Many vis- ited Woodward’s Gardens, to see the flowers and wild animals. Wednesday, June 22.—The last party to the Geysers returned to San Francisco, where nearly all the excursionists had collected, and were preparing for the start homeward Friday night. A few of the excursionists had already left for the East; a few left on Thursday, and a few will remain in California for several months. Small parties, this week, visit- ed San Jose, the Almaden mines, Oak- land, and other places, not far from San Francisco. Others visited mutual friends at their country seatsin the immediate vicinity of the city. Thursday, June 23—Was chiefly occu- pied in private visits, shopping, and sight-seeing at the city. During the evening, a farewell dinner,already men- tioned in this paper, was given by seve- ral of the members of the excursion to gentlemen of jsan Francisco, who had been prominent in showing signal at- tentions to our party. | Friday, June 24.—This, our last day in San Francisco, was a busy one with nearly every one of the party. Many were the last things to be done; collec- tions of photograph views, to be se- lected or made complete; friends to be called on, and little remembrances packed away for loved ones athome, A magnificent sunset lighted the waters and hills of the great bay of San Fran- cisco, and lingered as a beautiful and ef- fective final picture of the “Sunset Land” upon the memories of our excur- sionists, and when the morning sun arose on the 25th, we were swiftly press- ing eastward and homeward surrounded by all the comforts of our favorite Pull- man train. 9 OUR TRAIN. At Cheyenne, those of our party who had preceded us again joined our train, and the Pullman drawing-room and sleeping car “Northwest” was coupled on, making one more house in our roll- ing village. Commencing at the engine, we have now— 1. Baggage car. 2. Provision car, press. 3, Smoking car, including printing office, wine room, and barber’s shop. 4, Commissary and dining car, “Saint Cloud.” 5. Palace sleeping and drawing-room ear “ Marquette.” 6. Palace sleeping and drawing-room ear “ Palmyra,” 7. Commissary and dining car “Saint Charles.” 8. Hotel car ‘ Arlington.” 9. Hotel car “ Revere.” 10. Drawing-room and sleeping car “Northwest,” and we do not believe that a train equal to it in size, beauty and convenience ever existed before, up to this present point, in the history of the world. As improvement is, how- ever, the order of the day, what may we not expect from Mr, Pullman in the fu- ture. including printing —___..~ — Just east of Laramie station, we passed Fort Saunders, where great ac- tivity seemed to exist, and the post, which had the stars and stripes waving gaily over it, appeared to be well garri- soned. BUSINESS CARDS. COMMERCIAL CREDITS, FOR USE_IN EUROPE, CHINA, JAPAN, The East and West Indies, and South America, on the Bank of British North America, LONDON, Issued on the most favorable terms, by BLAKE BROS. & C0., 28, State Street, Boston. The Bank has agencies in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Quebec, and the British Provinces, and has as corres- pondents the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, China and Janan, The Oriental Bank Corporation, the Agra Bank, the Colonial Bank, &e. KIDDER, PEABODY & Co., BANKERS, NO. 40, STATE STREET, BOSTON. Bills of Exchange drawn, Travelling and Commercial Letters of Credit issued, available in all the Principal Cities of Europe and the East. Stocks, Bonds, Gold, &¢., bought and sold. FRANK WILKINS, LATE ACTING BRITISH CONSUL, No. 30, aeene Block, (P. O. Drawer, 6109.) CHICAGO, ILL. Prompt attention given to Estate Set- tlements, Collections and Law Business in Great Britain and the Colonies. Sterling Exchange bought and sold, and Tickets furnished to and from all parts of Hurope. AUZERAIS HOUSE, San Jose, California. J. M. STAPLES & SONS, Proprietors. Visitors and pleasure seekers will find this a first-class Hotel in every respect. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, ii —— fil iT San BH rancisco, HALEY & PATTEN, California. Proprietors. fp The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safety Passenger Car Elevators. (Special Act of the Legislature of the State of California, approved February 19th, 1870.] GRAIN TD GIFT CONCERT, IN AID OF THE Mercantile Library Association, AT THE MECHANICS’ PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., SEPTEMBER Ist, 1870. TICKETS OF ADMISSION, $5 EACH, GOLD COIN. The holder of a whole Ticket, or five coupons, will be entitled to admission to the Concert, and to the whole amount of the Gift awarded to it. The holder of each coupon will be entitled to admission to the Concert and to one fifth of any gift that may be awarded to such ticket. 200,000 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD At Five Dollars each in Gold Coin. Treasurer, Bank of California. During the entertainment, the sum of $500,000 IN U. S. GOLD COIN ‘Will be returned to the holders of Tick- ets, by the distribution by chance of the folowing GIFTS: 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1 Gift of 1Giftof . 1 Gift of 7 1Giftof . 1 = Q o = mips = SS w m aI oe 3 3 “ . He bo co Be O1 Sp. Py eeee2222222222 — st ROS 1 Gilt of 0 6,000“ 1Giftof .. 5,000“ 1 Gift of . 4,000“ 1 Gift of 8,000 1 Gift of 2,000 * 1Giftof . oo... 1,500 * 10 Gifts of $1,000 each . 10,000“ 20 Gifts of 750 each ‘ 15,000“ 20 Gifts of 500 each . 10,000“ 30 Gifts of 400each . 12,000“ 50 Gifts of 300 each . 15,000 “* 50 Gifts of 200each . 10,000 425 Gifts of 100 each . 42,500 “ 628 Gifts in all $500,000 After paying the expenses of the en- tertainment, and making the distribu- tion of the gifts as above announced, the balance will be applied to extinguishing the present indebtedness of the Mercan- tile Library Association. The Concert and distribution will take place under the immediate direction of the Board of Trustees of the Mercantile Library Asso- ciation, assisted by a Supervisory Com- mittee, selected from State, City and County Officers, and well-known citizens of San Francisco. Holders of Tickets to which gifts may be awarded, will receive the same on presentation of such Tick- ets or Coupons to the Business Agents of the Board of Trustees, at their office, 318 California St., San Francisco, Cal. Orders for Tickets, post paid, accom- panied by remittances will meet with prompt attention. MAURICE DORE & CHARLES R. PETERS, 318 California St., Business Agents for the sale of Tick- ets, to whom all communications may be addressed. ROBT. B. SWAIN, President M. L. A. WM. C. RALSTON, Treasurer “ W.H. L. BARNES, Vice-Pres’t “ THOS. R. HAYES, Rec. Sec’y “ DAVID WILDER, Cor. See’y “ Trustees M. L. A.—Wm. Ashburner Isaac Wormser, J. M. McNulty, Alfre P. Elfelt, Arthur M. Ebbets, Wm. G. Badger, Wm. E. Wood, F. B. Reynolds, Samuel Hubbard. BANK OF CALIFORNIA. CAPITAL, - - $5,000,000 IN GOLD. Principal Office, San Francisco. D. O. MILLs, Wm. C. RALSTON, President. Cashier, Heyy ill a —_ CAR COMPANY, fo PRR Vol. 1. Burlington, “LET EVERY STEP BE AN ADVANCE.’ Iowa, Thursday, June 30, 1870. No. Ll. Che Crans-Gontinental, Published Daily on the Pullman Hotel Express, Between Boston and San Hvancisco. W. R. STEELE, Editor. ka Communications and Exchanyes for this paper should be addressed, TRANS- CONTINENTAL, 46 State Street, Chicago. CLOSING SCENES. The long and wonderful cosmorama of nature and of life in the far west, that we have been seeing during the last few weeks, is closing, and again, at a marked era in our great ride, we review it. We may leave for leisure, and for graver thought, reflection on the material, or social, or political problems and facts that have been presented to us; and simply call to mind here the picturesque forms that have been more especially made evident to us as travelers. In this consideration, alone of so greata subject, we cannot but feel its interest and com- prehensiveness, and how remarkably this American grand tour is like the great people within whose country it extends,—cosmopolitan, as can be no tour within the domain of any other nation. This cosmorama has succes- sively shown us scenery, not only pecu- liar to this continent—like the fertile prairies, the vast stretch of wilderness, the strange rock forms of Wyoming, and the mighty cliffs of the Sierras— but wide regions, awful in desolation, resembling those around Sinai; or barren and lonely, like some now cha- racterising that promised land, to-day blighted as if by divine retribution; or again canyons penetrated by iron roads, suggesting and rivalling famous Euro- pean passes, like the Brenner and the Semmering; or great hillsides of graz- ing land that seem like those owned by the Buccleuchs and Sutherlands; or Al- pine peaks; or, in contrast, grassy fields tufted with dark green old oaks, repro- ducing English parks. Indeed, we re- alise that we may almost indefinitely find how the world appears represented here in its varied peculiar forms, to har- monise with the equally varied human life, animating the whole. We have found the real aboriginal TIndian—not the mythical creature of some novels and fanciful discourses. We have found the ubiquitous live Yankee, the pushing, industrious German, the quiet, labori- ous, frugal and perhaps irrepressible Chinese—indeed, natives of almost every nationality. Wehave found Christian- ity in all its many phases, the Latter Day Saints and the idolatry of the oldest people—all active and even aggressive. We have seen the rough life of the des- ert, With its hunters, its soldiers and its sturdy pioneers. We have seen poverty in the cabin, and the refined luxury of civilization in quiet homes or in brill- jant assernblies. And all these phases of material and social existence we have found combined in this country of our own (it may be repeated), as they are in no other, and presented to our thought as they never have been before, to most of us. And while their delightful and picturesque outer aspects linger in our memories, may we, while recalling them, bring more vividly, and more feelingly, and more effectively to our minds and our hearts, the lessonsas well as the pleasures with which they abound, and thus make this great ride not an ephemeral amusement, but a permanent acquisition of means for accomplishing greater usefulness, and with real happiness and success close our truly marvellous excursion. pe — The fruit prospects throughout Iowa are good. — The editor of this sheet, having ac- complished the remarkable feat of com- posing, printing and publishing a paper onarailroad train going at 40 miles an hour, is now ready for further engage- ments; and as he wishes to become a rising man, is ready to publish a paper inabaloon. This is a substantial state- ment, though it has an “air-o’-naught ” about it. An editorial sanctum in a balloon would simply be in another style of car, Innoevent would the pa- per lack gas, and the editor would expe- rience a trip-up, even if he met with success. The fighting editor would car- ry several pair-o’-shutes. The TRANS- /ERIAL is as far ahead of the times now, as the “raging canal” is behind it, for passenger traffic; but this nineteenth century has some time yet torun. Hip, hip, hurrah ! +e» — While our train was at Omaha, wait- ing to be transferred, George Francis Train paid us a visit of congratulation, and announced that within one month he intended to start westward on a voy- age around the world, viaSan Francisco, China, Europe and New York, thence back to Omaha, which he hopes to ac- complish in ninety days. Ce — Omaha is said to have a permanent population of 20,000 persons, and at cer- tain seasons, with its floating popula- tion included, often contains tempora- rily nearly 25,000 souls. It is a very lively and flourishing western city, and its citizeus seem fully imbued with a feeling that it must eventually become a large and influential metropolis. ——___——- — One of the stations passed yesterday onthe B. and M. R. Railroad, bore the euphonious cognomen of Vilisca, while a beautiful valley rejoiced in that of Nish-a-bot-nay, an Indiantitle; another station on the line is called Che-can-qua, which is the Indian title of a celebrated essence peddlar, well-known all over the country. ———___—_-—49>----__. —Since our last issue, nearly every station we have passed has been crowd- ed with people anxious to greet us, and view our celebrated Pullman excursion train. ee — Our excursion to California has been a good lesson in geography and travel- ing to all the children of our party. a — Crops throughout Iowa promise a large freighting business to railways the coming season, i ie nN nt nn nnn Our Route through Iowa. Our train left Council Bluffs, Iowa, just before sundown, by the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad, drawn by two powerful locomotives, and preceded by a pilot engine, kept five miles in ad- vance of us, in which rode J. R. Woods, Train Master. We were accompanied on our train by W. H. Whitla, General Western Agent; S.H. Mallory, Assistant, Superintendent; E. A. Touzalin, Gene- ral Ticket Agent; C.S. Yates, Train Dis- patcher; W. Beckwith, General Road Master; and Geo. Chalender, Master Mechanie on the engines. We were run ata high rate of speed and a brakeman was furnished for each of our eleven cars. A Special Time Card for the Boston Excursion Train, was neatly printed and handed to each of our party. Beside the list ofstations, dis- tances and running time, it contained remarks explanatory of the road, and was entirely in keeping with the many other excellent and thoughtful arrange- ments made by the managers of this enterprising railroad. Men were sta- tioned along the road at every mile to keep off cattle and see that the track was in perfect order; also, flag-men were placed at every switch, and a tele- graph instrument and operator was on board our train to open instant com- munication by telegraph over the wires along the road at a moment’s notice. The main line of this railway route is through Iowa, 291 miles, with a branch from Red Oak to Nebraska City, nearly completed, which will be open for traffic in about fifteen days. This road is a portion of the Chicago, Burlington and Missouri River Railroad line, running from Omaha to Chicago, and as such one of the competitors for the great trans- continental business which is now so steadily increasing, and must soon as- sume gigantic proportions, —____-~~e» — The convenient and roomy baggage cars of the Union Pacific R. R. struck us as far superior to any others we have ob- served, and we certainly congratulate the officers of that road on the skill and taste displayed in their construction. The Union Pacific R.R.is now in first class order. It appears to be exceeding- ly well and economically managed, and is deservedly popular along its line. eee — We return our most cordial thanks for the many and constant favorsshown this office by the Western Union Tele- graph Co.’s officers and agents, through- out our entire trip across the continent. ——___~ — —The little antelope, brought on board our train between Laramie Plains and the Rocky Mountains, after riding with us 2,000 miles, was taken sick at Fram- ingham, when only twenty miles from Boston. He was left in careful hands to recuperate if possible, and to be for- warded, should he recover, to Hon, Alex- ander H. Rice, our President. and wife, E, W. Burr and son, John L. Bremer. Geo. D. Baldwin and wife. Miss L. E. Billings. Chas. W. Brooks. M.S. Bolles. Alyah Crocker and wife. Thos. Dana. Miss M. E. Dana. Mrs. Thos. Dana. 2d Arthur B. Denny, Cyrus Dupee and wife. John H. Eastburn and wife, Robt. B. Forbes and wife, J.S. Foge, Mrs. E. E. Poole, Misses Farnsworth, Robert O. Fuller, J. Warren Faxon, N. W. Farwell and wife. Mary E. Farwell. Evelyn A. Farwel.. Curtis Guild and wife. C. L. Harding and wife. Miss N. Harding. Edgar Harding. J. F. Hunnewell. J. F. Heustis. W.S. Houghton. and wife. D. C. Holder and wife. Miss C. Harrington. A. L. Haskell and. wife. Miss Alice J. Haley. J. M. Haskell and wife. H. O. Houghton and wife. John Humphrey. Hamilton. A. Hill and wife. Benjamin James, C. F. Kittredge, BUSINESS CARDS. ADAMS HOUSE, Corner Michigan Avenue and Lake St., CHICAGO. PEARCE & BENJAMIN, Proprietors. J. I, Pearce. S. S. Benjamin. COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL, San Francisco, California. HALEY & PATTEN, Proprietors. The leading Hotel of the Pacific Coast, having all the modern improvements, including one of Miller’s Patent Safe- ty Passenger Car Elevators. GILES, BROTHER & CO., Importers, Manufacturers, and Jobbers of Fine Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry, Solid Silver Ware, Silver Plaied Ware. Sales Rooms of the United States Watch Co. Manufacturers of all grades of American Watches, Pendant inders, and Key Winders, 142 Lake Street, Chicago. ee of U. S. Watch Co., Marion, . * C. W. Mead, Asst. The following list of names compose the party from the Boston Board of Trade, now on an excursion to the Pacific COMMITTEE. Hon. Alex. H. Rice, P. Denny. Hon. J. M. S. Williams, Jas. W. Bliss, Edward W. Kinsley. Mrs. C. A. Kinsley, Addie P. Kinsley, Mary L. Kinsley, Chas. S. Kendall, Hon. John B, BrownMiss M. C. Lovejoy, John Lewis, Jas. Longley and wife, Geo. Myrick and wife, Col. L. B. Marsh and wife. C. F. McClure and wife Joseph MciIntire, Sterne Morse, Mrs. F.CunninghamFulton Paul F. H. Peabody, wife and serv’t, Miss F. Peabody, Mrs. Geo. P. Denny,Miss L. Peabody, Mast. F. E. Peabody, Rey. E. G. Porter. Miss M. F. Prentiss. James W. Roberts. and wife. Wm. Roberts. Josiah Reed. S. B. Rindge and wife. Mast. F. H. Rindge, J. M. B. Reynolds and wife. John H. Rice. Hon. Ste. Salisbury, M.S. Stetson and wife, D. R. Sortwell, and wife. Alvin Sortwell, F. H. Shapleigh, T. Albert Taylor and wife, E. B. Towne, Lawson Valentine and wife. Miss Valentine. Rev.R.C.Waterston and wife, A. Williams. Dr. H.W. Williams and wife. N. D. Whitney and wife. JudgeG. W. Warren, Geo. A. Wadley and wife. Henry T. Woods. Mrs.J.M.S.Williams. Miss E. M. Williams. Miss C. T. Williams, J. Bert. Williams. —____~