- ported from England; even from a country which pays
tithes, for the support of a priesthood.
Every day numbers of European emigrants are to be seen in the streets. The ingress is greater than at any former time. I have never heard of another feeling than good wishes to them. For my own part, I have met with several receptions kinder than I ever could have anticipated; and have become acquainted with a number of excellent citizens, whose approbation will always be sufficient to convey a high gratification to my mind.
{41} LETTER IV[29]
Journey from Philadelphia to Pittsburg—Lancaster—Elizabeth
Town—The River Susquehana—Harrisburg—Carlisle—Chambersburg—Cove
Mountain—Macconnel's
Town—Sidelong-hill—The river Juniata—Bedford—The
Allegany Ridge—Stoystown—Laurel-hill—Lauchlinstown—Chesnut
Ridge—Greensburg—Adamsburg—Pittsburg—Interspersed
remarks on the
Country, Taverns, &c.—Notices of Emigrants, and
occurrences by the way.
Pittsburg, 28th September.
The contents of this will be composed of notes taken on my journey from Philadelphia to Pittsburg.[30]*
