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| I.— | New York to Pittsburgh—Chicago—Omaha—Fort Kearny and Denver—Progress of the Union Pacific Railroad—Visit of Government Directors. |
| II.— | Denver City to Golden City—Idaho—Empire City and Berthoud Pass—Valley of Clear Creek—Mining Operations—Scenery of the Rocky Mountains—Mr. Williams' Letter from Berthoud Pass. |
| III.— | Snow Storm in the Rocky Mountains—Empire City to Idaho—Central, Golden, and Denver Cities—Virginia Cañon—Russell Gulch—Quartz Mills at Black-Hawk—Junction Ranch—Guy's Hill—Clear Creek Cañon—Entrance into Denver. |
| IV.— | Colorado Agricultural Fair—Denver to Laporte—Virginia Dale—Stone-wall Cañon—Steamboat Butte—Antelope Pass, and Laramie Plains—Arrival at Fort John Buford. |
| V.— | A Day at Fort John Buford—Mr. Williams' Letter—Eastward Bound—Death of the Elk-Stag—Crossing the Black Hills at Eavan's Pass—Descent towards the Plains—Lone Rock—Camp on Dale Creek—A Herd of Elk—Camps on Lone-Tree and Box-Elder Creeks—Death of the Antelope—Return to Laporte. |
| VI.— | Parting Supper at Laporte—Return Trip to Denver—Kearny and Omaha—Ben Holladay and his Friends—Tribute to T. C. Durant—Remarkable Progress of the Union Pacific Railroad—Arrival at Omaha—Troubles at the Hernden House. |
| VII.— | Two Weeks at Omaha—Wild Geese and Duck Shooting—Advent of Chicago and Northwestern Agents on their way to Denver—Parting Speech of Mr. Tappen—Anticipated Arrival of the great |
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| Pacific Railroad Excursion—Antecedents and Objects of the Excursion—Synopsis of Pacific Railroads—Speech of General Simpson—Departure of Excursion from New York—Arrival at Chicago—Saint Joseph, and Omaha—Reception and Ball at Omaha. | |
| VIII.— | Morning after the Ball—The Excursion Train—All on Board—Its Progress Westward—The Great Platte Valley—Stations on the Road—Arrival at Columbus—Camping Out on the Plains—Indian War Dance—Morning Serenade—Town of Columbus—Sham Indian Fight—Presents to the Indians—Contrast between Civilized and Savage Life—Train still Going Westward—Way Stations on the Road—Arrival at Camp No. Two—Military Encampment—Another Night in Camp—Morning Exercises—Departure of the Elkhorns—List of Excursionists—End of Track found at last—Buffalo and Antelope Hunters—Dinner in Camp—Fireworks on the Plains—Third Night in Camp—Homeward Bound—One-Hundredth Meridian—Prairie-Dog City—Fire on the Prairies—Return to Omaha—Departure of Excursionists Eastward—Their Safe Arrival Home. |
| IX.— | Public Reception at Chicago—Resolutions—Speeches of Mayor Rice—Mr. C. A. Lambard, and Senator B. F. Wade—General J. H. Simpson's Letter from North Platte Station—Death of General Curtiss—Conclusion. |
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