Date: 1888
At the present time the mouth of the Lippe has long since ceased, we hope for ever, to re-echo the din of war.  Flat boats glide down the river, and along its banks the railway- engine rushes.  From the deck of our steamer, which lies beside the pier, we see yonder the Briidericher Island, with the walls of Fort Blucher ; and above us, on the right bank, the walls of the strong fortress.