New-York tribune., 1841-08-14
CIimp,c. Of tho Country-sknnenteles.


HoBoKEs August l2 1871.
Friend G. Do Mt consider me an intruder YOU lay
aside for moment your Editorial pen to what can be
written other place than Washington and Sara
oga while with proper didcncc venture upon an attempt
10 depict the beauties of the Country bat especially of the
enchanting vage of SkaHcaeles which have for the
first time visited entered the place late in the evening
and an evening so dark that impossible to distinguish
field of owerRg Buckwhea from of Corn Potatoes,
or land from water save by the eelng-whch sense
by the way fully conscious of possessing, for the rain
fell in torrents as borne from the Railroad Depot the
residence of my friend Mr. De Z who at the threshold
of his mansion with characteristic and cordial hospitality
The following morning presented c!oudeSs sky and from
my window at early hour, introduced TO piclr-
esoue and beautiful the rested upon.
Standardization briefly preceded strong attachments ana
envy not the man who Such charms deaf
the winning voice OF Nature, when, with more than
queeny majesty and grace, arrayed her most beautiful
robes she thus presents herself Tor admiration ou shod
90 n Skaneaees If YOU would see the glory of Country life
As YOU stand upon the Eastern piazza there Is hne view
of the Skanea,ces Lake-the word meaning, you know
5eauil squac, (according TO tradton) though could
trace mn resemblance, unless sparkling surface may
b an emblem of her brilliant eyes when sriused
with tears look down this superb sheet OF water TO
ia opnarsnt termination, but Only apparent for 1t Is sixteen
miles in lengthy requires stretch OF the imagination
believe YOU are looking upon the noble Hudson and its
btween Newbur and West Point Upon the opposite shore
and near the foot of the Lake You discover almost hidden
Paradise among the prouson OF shadeees with uxurant
foliage the snOw-white dwellings OF the Village and lis
modest spires distan, from Lake Lawn the residence
OF nv friend properly termed about half mile Standing
upon this bewchng spot and casting your eye IN what
ever direction will the gratihed by the lovely
face o Nature and gazing upon the Lake its richly
borders reflected transparent waters the Imagination Is
excited by the noble of prospects On each side OF The
Lake for several miles superb road there are delight
M drives leaving the shade entirely the drive 10 Burn
hams and Srykers Bay, the latter bearing no more
comparison TO the former to scenery, than Washington
Square in point of size, Hyde Park in London and
whether YOU drive the East West SIDE you struck
with the air of neatness comfort and beauty of the varoas
residences of gentlemen whe above honest employ
men who drive pair of horse, yoke of oxen with equal
and cheerfuness who have but wholesome farming
cs who labor with honest yeomen, and who are spared
he notifications envies, coldness nisapprehensions and
so9ue,ies OF City residence
A, you are aware that l have been to Geneva and
CiSAxDAouA during tonr you may wonder why
should con6ae my remarks Skaneaeles My reason tor
doing very obvious they being the direct route 10
the Falls are frequently visited by travellers who are well
satisfied that TOO much be said in their praise whereas
e village of Skaneatees is several miles distant from The
grand horoughare and consequently its attractions are less
Known. Yours, sincerely, }. II. w