New-York tribune., 1841-08-31
A Trip TO the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS enery-New-
bur8h, West Point, &c.
Correspondence Of The Now York Tribune.

Correspondence Of The Now York Tribune.
Ar HONE, August 81, iS4l.
Mr. Editor: Having for few days enjoyed the bracing
al. and delightful scenery of the Highlands let the
occasion pass without recommending all those who have
nc q similar pleasure Notwithstanding the cheapness
modern travel but small proportion Of our citizens, proba
M know any thing of the beauties of Nature that may truly
b said to lie At their very doors.
took the Osceola which leaves for Poughkeepsie every
.lernoOn O'clock and conveyed Cornwall Land
ng than four hours that through by day
h and thereby enabled every thing Of interest
hat passed.
CoRswALL Landing would scarcely be noticed in passing
up the River. Ii is situated Just the foot of Butter Hill,
a the of Cornwall, five miles above West Point The
1idngs few, and almost overhung by the hills which
rae two three hundred fee, Immediately behind them.
freight and towboat from this place Newly ork
each week, by which is forwarded the Produce of the
eghboring country. The Osceoa calls her downward
and upward trip every day. convenience only for the
QUEENS but for the many people from NewYok who have
temporarily taken up their residence in the vicinity.
CANTERBURY is small village, situated q mile from the
Landing 1t contains three four Churches several
gOIk-shQps, &c. The houses mostly painted white
which gives them neat and pleasant appearance.
The Crops pretty much In, except Buckwhea Corn
ana Potatoes the former and latter suffering much
for wan, of rain few copious showers would relieve the
anxiety of the Farmers and insure fair crops of these pro-
daons Some OF the Farmers have large aparies, but
WAS sorry to learn that they still the cruel practice
killing the bees obtain their honey. They Irer not In
acquainted with the newly innted hi8es for securing the
hey without destroying the bees for several varieties
muse among them but, owing Insufficient trial some
cher reasons, they do yet award them the preference
The drive over the road from Canterbury NEwBURGH is
the peasanest mas nabe passing you do along
, edge of the River fine view of which IL obtained
well as OF the town of FIsHKLL, the Eu. shore, and
Grand Sacbem Fshkll Beacon, whose altitude is about
100 fee, above lidewaer, being the highest peak OF the
highlands
ewirgh located upon the side OF very steep bank but
space of considerable business and is steadily growing
Much the pnsantest part Of the village upon the brow OF
the HILL where the residences of many OF the more wealthy
inhabitants.
took stroll with few friends 20 The grounds Of Mr.
Downing the author believe of the work upon Gar
dpg so uvaby noticed by the Press His gardens have
Eastern slope and Are laid out with great taste and skill
MANY of the plants with which they ked rare ct
as ye,e new varieties he HIS house is OF the order OF
Architecture during the Ezabean age IL is covered
with composi,on and made to resemble gh varegai-d
stone Situated in the midst Of such display of Natures
xurancc and commanding delightful view ol the Hudson
and the surrounding country ready 10 believe little
Paradise earth,
TIE sfteynoon o. Rnoher oay, with party of rienes
iQ0ka little ski for WEST POINT and gently waited
the dark OF this compressed portion of the River
the foo, OF the mountains which rise anos, perpcn
dcuay 1900 feet The scenery in this MARROW part OF re
Hudson much better appreciated W passing sowy In
than when going the rapid rate steamboat.
are accustomed Landing at West Point we first
wendell our way 10 FORT PUTNAM situated a high emf
short distance from The Point the whSh is
somewhat weasomc, Ihoug h difficult and Ia more
Than amply repaid for his toll by the panoramic view which
presents itself reaching the Fort The noble River iaI
below winding around among the hills studded VIII
many white sail pursuing It's over the mlrrorkt
surface On the opposite side OF the hNer the land " II
parts comparatively level others 1t lies N heauu
slopes offers again present tue ragged mountains
Back Of the Fort deep chaSm ravine extending TO TIT
river down which YOU look upon the waving tops OF tn,
green with which it filed and refreshed by hs
coal air that continually rising from ii.
In 'front.' toward the East the Public Buildings and Parade
Grounds spread before the behoer and, when th
sdcts as nanouvrcg, pyesen, the least peanS PIC
nre nus elevated Position affords The Fort Is much diiapi
dated the WORK ct human hands and Time combined III
expense OF ITS construction have been very considerable
the ais being high and massive will not probably asa,
Ice brought ino use but in il shoud be and BE- we'll fur
passage OF the hver. $500 81
Savera buildings oi stone have been recently erected M
FONT Tor inc convenience " the School The Acsdem
building erected III place OF the burned few wears since
i ehas,e and durable structure Thra. h,;,j; rs H.,
material, occupied workshops &c have sls
been lately compctcd they readily be s,,ed f INV ,r
pose that may be necessary. They are connected IN e., H.
heavy wall, which is continued in The rom er ~
buildings and surmountcd with towers st the oorp.r
crcsd Wth PORTFOLIOS the side ward the River and
capable OF making very good defence
would willingly give uiterance TO thoughts that rush uno
the niad OF Of which this classic spot has been Ii
theatre but the great length of this letter torbid it
After seeing the Cadets drill while, horses an
others foot, sought boat and our W.
10 Canterbury The trip enivened with song
ior which principally indebted The ladies' who
company greatly heightened the pleasures OF the excursion
IN tins manner spen, brief but interesting vis
among the Highlands, freed from the of business
to which, however | have returned, with renew,
energies, G. W