SPEECHES & WRITINGS FILE [ *Early Writings, CA. 1876* ] [*oh how true*] Original. I'll Love No One But Thee. When far away from home and friends, And all that's dear to me, There's one that's ever in my mind, And that, dear one, is thee; And if we ne'er should meet again Upon life's stormy sea, I say to you these words are true, I'll love no one but thee. 'Tis said that absence conquers love, But, ah! that cannot be! For, while the years pass slowly by, My heart still clings to thee; Yes, clings to thee with love as strong And pure as gold can be; Until I sleep where willows weep I'll love no one but thee. The mother bird may leave her young To starve within their nest – The points of compass change about, The east be in the west; The sun shall rule no more the day, The world in chaos be, And still, when all these changes come, I'll love no one but thee. [*74-34-*] [*18 18 36*] [*3*] [*36 36 216 108 1296 2 ?592 4 10,368*] [*am I right or wrong*] What I seen while on my visit to the Centennial. I started for the Centennial grounds July 13th 1876 at fifteen minutes past ten oclock, on one of the steamers of Schuylkill river, and arrived there at half past ten oclock. We first proceded to Hotricultural hall and seen many beautiful plants from all parts of the world; the principal plant was a banana tree with green banana's on it. Then we visited Agricultural hall, and seen fishes of all description, a skeleton of a horse named Trustee that trotted twenty miles an hour, and a few [patented] box for stalls for horses. We the then went to a hall entitled Exhibition of Kansas, in which everything of note from Kansas was exhibited, and I seen a number of animals stuffed and killed by a lady by the name of Mrs. M. Maxwell, she was sixteen years in her colection. The next hall we went to, was one entitled Women's Department, and we seen a great many interesting things, one of the most noted was a piano carved and made by Miss Agnes Pittman of Cincin. Ohio, a lady makeing peppermint drops. We then visited a hall entitled U.S. Goverment and seen the difference of dress of dress between the Navy, Soldiers and officers of the U.S. army from 1776 to 1876, Idian costumes of all the the different tribes, and the likeness of all the old indian chiefs and their war tools, a machine manufacturing bullets, guns, and _ _ _ _ cartridges, seen a machine cutting out clothing for soldiers and one sewing them, and one making arms of all description. T The next thing we visited was the Casket Department and seen many beautiful coffins. We then through the Singer Sewing Machine Company and seen all the beautiful embroidery done by that machine We then visited the Pennsylvania Educational hall and seen skeletons of everything immaginable two beautiful marble statutes of a boy and a girl playing hide and seek, the way they taught school one hundred years ago was very interesting, there was a cane, a hat, a strap the school teachers hat was a very nice one of course, the windows didn't have any glass but paper was stuck in the holes, and where the paper was torn out there was a hat over the hole, an old gourd and a waterbucket composed the school room, a desk was there made of every kind of American wood it was made by a gentleman 30 years ago, who was seven years preparing to make it, a rather large schoolhouse with desks in it and everything that is needed in a school house. We then visited the Art Gallery and seen picture of all kind the most noted was a handsome oil painting entitled Rapha keeping the birds from the bodies of her sons, there was hundreds of other beautiful pictures too numerous to mention; also elegant marble statutes from all parts of the world, the principal one was Cleopatra sitting in a common size chair of marble with the asp in her hand that she killed herself with dieing, it was cut by a colored lady who was four years cutting it her name was Miss Amonia Lewis. On the right of the entrance of the Art Gallery was a very large oil painting of Abraham Lincoln with the Emancipation and proclamation in his hand, on the left was a life size marble statute of John Baily and his horse. We then went to the Photographic Gallery and seen the pictures of all the judges of the present supreme court, A large oil painting of Abraham Lincoln, Charles Sumner, U. Grant. The Main building is over one mile in length there is so many things in it that it would take two months to look at the things in it, the principal thing that I seen was about ten life size Alabaster statutes. I visited the Zoological Garden and seen Animals and birds of all description that was alive. Laurel Hill Cemetry is one of the largest Cemeteries in Pennsylvania. A beautiful Park in Philadelphia was 2991 acres it was called Fairmount Park in it was a statute of Frederick Grafton who designed and executed the water works of Fairmount Park, the house of Benedict Arnold is in it also J. W. Moore the great poet and A. E. Morris the houses of Moore and Morris is over one hundred years old; A large statute is also in Fairmount Park it represents Lincoln in the act of signing the fifteenth amendment. We visited Machinery Hall and seen machinery of all description there was a machine manufacturing carpets, muslin, alapaca, and toweling; there was locomotives of all description and boats also, A machine manufacturing rubber shoes was very interesting as they were made by women Then we visited the Carriage Manufacturing and seen four grey horses hitched to a carriage and seen buggy's, carriages, phaeton's, sleigh's, road-wagon's and hack's of all description, seen cooking ranges of all description, also seen three sets of cars and out of three the Pulman's dining parlor car was the best finished. Then we went to the Leather Manufactury and seen the manufacture of trunks, satchels, and shoes of all description. We visited the Indepent Hall and seen the old liberty bell one hundred years old it was cracked nearly half way down, an iron holder was one hundred and fifty years old, a doll brought from Paris was one hundred years old, also seen the pictures of all the old noted men, and also visited the Council Chamber Sea Side. In going to Sea Side we had a most delightful trip. We were on the boat altogether not taking the cars as before. We started at eleven oclock A.M. and went on the largest and most elegantly built excursion boat in the world. This exquiste steamer the Grand Republic is three hundred feet long, has small oblong mirrors on the side of every window, silver water coolers, and has Thousands of camp stools for the passengers, some in the shape of a chair with backs to them. The floors are all carpeted with beautifully figured [brus?els], similar to a home parlor, has three decks and in fact everything that is comfortable and elegant. We passed nearly all the watering places on our way to this beach, viz, Manhattan and Brighton Beach, Bony and Coney Island. The former Island is where all the dead horses are ground up. The band, minstrels, and piano kept us supplied with music. After we landed we found a larger place than either of the former places, but the hotels were not so fine. We being neatly arranged up stairs. On coming home, we took Pulman's Palace car. "Sights of New York." After seeing a large portion of New York I decided to visit the watering places that bound it. I first went to Manhattan Beach, taking first an excursion boat, and then the narrow gauge rail road cars which were used at the Centennial. When I arrived we found a beautiful beach, and two very fine hotels. There were very many people in bathing , but as it was rather late, there was not so many as usual. A Summer house was very prettily made and ornamented, it being used only for the band. In the evening it was beautifully illuminated. The bathing houses are very nicely arranged for the bathers. It certainly should be so for so many like to bathe in the Ocean. Brighton Beach. In going to Brighton the same route is used as before, first the excursion boat and then the cars, but of course in a different direction. On our arrival we found a much prettier Beach than Manhattan. It was laid out more grotesquely there being so many beautifully laid out walks and drives. The hotels were very fine and were filled with people. The band was playing grand and the most noted Cornet player Levy played an elegant piece that charmed one! The Ocean was sparkling as if in delight, while the sunbeams gaily danced on the waves as they came rolling and splashing against the shore. Every thing was there to make one happy, and surely everything to make one spend money. Thousands of people were in bathing, and their merry laughter almost tempted me to try a bath, but I thought that I would wait until some later period to take my bath. This Beach is noted for its elegant bathing house, all of them [New page] went directly to the beach, when before we were half way to our destiny whe [we] heard the laughter of the bathers and the splashing of the water. The day was as fine as before and when I viewed the water, and thought how I would enjoy a bath, I could not resist the temptation to go in, and bathe I certainly did. Leaving my appearance in my bathing costume for others criticism, I will only say, that it was both appreciated and enjoyed. The waves would come with powerful strength but I would turn my back and manfully struggle against them, and endeavor to stand on my feet, although it took a great deal of strength I succeeded. After I thought that my bath was sufficient, I went out, and spent the rest of the day roving about the place. On coming home we remembered that we were out on the great Atlantic Ocean, and as we looked on both sides of our Steamer and saw no land we tried to imagine how monotonous this would be if we were obliged to go even two days without seeing land. A Moonlight Excursion. We had looked forward to this excursion with a great deal of delight, for it is delight ful certainly to take a trip on the ocean by daylight, but to take a trip by moonlight we could not conceive of. We went to our landing and started at nine oclock P.M. It was a grand moonlight evening, and everything was as bright as day. Just before the boat made her landing the fireworks began and of course made the boat like some large ball of pink fire. As we went sailing along, everthing was on the boat to make it pleasant. Just before we passed Coney Island the bell was rung, and as we looked over we saw that it was all illuminated and fire works were in progress, so it was with all the watering places, and the beauty of the scene must be left for others immaginations for it can be better immagined than descrided. We had a delightful trip, for the music and dancing was [New Page] certainly enough to enliven one. We arrived in New York at one oclock A.M. We were on the same elegant Steamer the Grand Republic. All the boats are generally crowded and the evening we returned from Seaside we saw about fifty boats crowded some just starting out and others coming in. Central Park. Central Park is a beautiful park situated in the northern part of New York city. It contain 821 acres and has thousands of beautifully laid out walks and drives The drives are kept in an elegant condition there being no dust at any time. It is wide enough for eight double teams to pass each other at once. On entering the park on the east, we saw the stature of Shakespeare, and a little below, the stature of Sir Walter Scott. We went out from the park on the Bouvelards, and from there to Jerome Avenue. On coming on the west side saw the large reservoir containg ninety six acres. It is very large the largest one I ever saw. The old one contains thirty six acres. The flock of sheep looked very antique, as they were kept by a shepherd, and the shepherd dog attended them as carefully as though it was needed. The sheep were very fine and fat. We saw the carved bust of Humboltd, and the stature of Daniel Webster, it being the largest and finest one in the park. The Indian hunter and the eagles statures were very natural. The stature of "Auld Lang Syne" was the most natural of all, being carved from brown stone. Auld Lang Syne had the glass of wine in his hand with the other clasped in his friends, he was in the act of speaking and so the toast of Auld Lang Syne was drank. By the side of Auld Lang Syne was his dog and by the friends his satchel. The old fort which was used in the Revolutionary is in Central Park, standing now as it stood then. The Animal House is filled with animals of every description. Just below the animal house is the tank for Sea Lions, which contains two large fleshy ones. The camel and other animals yards are all through the park dotting it here and there. There are some lovely clear lakes in this park. Every Saturday afternoon there is an elegant band of music The Park is kept by the city. When the grass is ripe it is sold to help keep the park. The sheep are also sheered and the wool sold for the same purpose. The park is kept scrupulously clean at all times. The stature of Fitz Greene Halleck is a very fine one. My visit to Saratoga. I left N. Y. at 6 P.M. on the Steamer Drew which is elegantly built, being the finest passenger boat that I ever sailed on. Arrived at Albany at five oclock A.M. and left for Saratoga at seven oclock A.M. arrived there at nine and a half oclock. On my way I passed a beautiful place called Round Lake Grove containing three hundred acres, and saw about three thousand people attending a Camp Meeting. When at Saratoga I visited Congress Hall, Grand Union and United States hotels which were the finest that I ever have seen. Congress Park is the finest of its size in the world. Monument Square is very conspicuous being the first to attract attention on entering the park. Congress Spring is the next on programme. I will now mention the rest of my visit without reference to their situation. Columbian and Congress Springs are very noted. the Music Pavillion is an object of curiosity, for it is entirely surrounded by water, and a great many curiously wonder how the musicians get there. The Deer Lodge is build from Cedar. In one place there is a lake on one side, which resembles the Music Pavillion, and contains quite a variety of fish and oyster shells. It is beautiful for it is very deep and clear so that we can see the bottom of it. I visited the Idian camps and saw the Indians making pin cushions, bead baskets, and moccasins After that we went to the races, and there staid to the races until they were finished. The first race was won by "Oriole" owned by Oden Bowie. The second by "Parole" owned by P. Lomllard. " Third " Miss Maloy " " Geo. H. Rice. " Fourth " [Kel?] " " W. Carson. I then took a ride around Saratoga, which is a beautiful place and saw some very fine recidences owned by wealthy merchants of New York who spend their Summers in Saratoga and their winter in New York. "Gilmores Garden." This is a very fine garden. In the evening it is all illuminated with different colors of lights arranged in circles, with pictures all around the wall and beautiful walks so that it is both very comfortable and convenient for visitors. Theodore Thomas' grand brand plays every evening and it is very nice to listen to them. We heard Mlle. Elisa Galimberti the great Prima Dona sing. She has a mezzo Soprano voice. In the eastern part of this garden is a large mountain in which is a cliff, and the water falls as if it were cascade. It is very natural, and is made of brown tin, but anyone glancing at it would think it stone. Madison Square. This is a square on Madison Ave. It has a large fountain containing goldfish. The statue of William H. Seward the govener of New York and the Stature of General Worth is there. Union Square. This square is on Broadway, in which is the stature of Lafayette, and Andrew Jackson. "Long Branch." We had a delightful trip, and an elegant sail. In going to Long Branch we took first the Steamer Crystal Wave, and then the cars. We saw the Ocean Grove Hotel which is an exceedingly long one. There were others but they not so fine. In going to Long Branch we passed Highland, Bellevue, Sea Bright - which is noted for its fine residences. Monmouth Beach North " " " " " " Center " " " " " " South and Atlanticville. The were all beautiful places. When we arrived we went all through the town which was nicely laid off. The Indian camp was very small. When we came home we came on the Steamer Jessie Hoyt which is larger than the Crystal Wave. Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.