The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-11
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Through the medium of your valuable and exten
s.vey circulated paper, the beauties and attractions
OF almost every village in the United States have
! been published 20 the world. Ithaca possesses at
fractions to the traveller and capitalist that very few
towns IN the Union can boast Of II has a popula
ton OF about SIX thousand Ii is regularly laid ont
the streets crossing each other at right angles and
lined and beautifed by rows OF maple trees on both
sides, which In thei summer mpart & the place a
cooi and refreshing appearance, and make delight
| Jul shades to walk in. We have very beautiful
ARK nearly as large as yours in New York. II is
notyet ornamented with a fountain although il 10
| IN contemplation to construct one On the nor,h
side OF the Park the Presbyterian church (Rey Mr.
Wlsner) and the Court Hoese Are stu ated and on
the west the Baptist church, large and elegant
brick edice.
Our town is unfortunately situated a little south
OF the great western Ihoroughare; consequently
lew persons visit us except on business But can as
sure any person travelling for pleasure that when al
Auburn they can, by taking stage for only eight
miles, go aboard the steamboat Simeon De Witt.
Swhlch oy The way Is " floating palace" excelled
oy none In us arrangements and appointments, and
IT'S commanded by gentleman who has the respect
OF all who know HIM. and after delightful sa -.
Two hours over the smooth and placid surface of
Cayuga Lake, he arrives In the charming village of
llhaca, where, be he ever dainty, ever SO well
versed IN the mysteries Of the epcurean art he
can have the cravings of a well sharpened ap-
petite fully satisfied by the gentIemanly hosts
OF either of our three public houses. of
which the Clinton house is, perhaps Justly. the
most celebrated. 1t is very large and elegant
house, under the management of Mr. Hail. a gen
tleman well known asa hotel keeper The Hotel s
well kept by Mr.. Thompson, formerly of New York
HIS table is always well supplied with the delica-
cIes OF the To the romantic traveller Itha-
ca presents greet attractions In its immediate vi
entity there no less than three very extensive
water falls. Fall Creek, falls two hundred and ffty
ieet IN three quarters Of mile; one fall is
hundred feet perpendicular, presenting to the be-
holder from the bridge below, solid sheet of water
about fifty feet in width, which has truly grand
and imposing. appearance, Ne's Falls and Butter
mk alls Will well repay vislt-both fall from
great heights and are surrounded by very grand
and picturesque scenery. Goodwn's falls, SIX miles
distant, cannot be equaed for grandeur and sublim-
lty by any other than the great cataract
We have academy very beautifully situated in
the centre OF the village, which is in very -four
ishlng condition.
There is a large amount of transportation business
done here All the merchandise sent, from New
York to Toga, Tompklns, and part of Chemung
counties, is shipped to this place, from whence il is
forwarded to Owego by railroad, and to other places
by teams Lumber, butter and cheese are the prin-
opal articles OF export We have three banks, all
solvent, with an aggregat" capital OF five hundred
thousand dollars. We have twenty-five stores,
some of which sell eighty thousa nd dollars worth
of goods per annum.
Lawyers we have in great abundance, and very
few towns can boast ADLER bar some of the most
prominent are Ex-Speaker Humphrey. Hon. Amasa
Dana and Ben johnson, Esq who is one OF the
first chancery lawyers in the State. Our society is
first rate quite much refinement, and full as much
fashion and pride, as cities can boast The ladies
celebrated for their beauty and talents, and the
young men, for their hospitality, which is always
extended to strangers
There is great deal Of taste displayed by our ci-
tlZens In ornamenting their yards gardens.
Dwelling houses are most generally situated some
tour or hve rods from the street. making large yards
In front, which are tastetuly ornamented with vari-
Gus kinds OF slirubbery which, when in full foliage
and bloom, make house look like fairy palace
placed in the midst of large bouquet.
We have wooden factory, where fine clothes are
manufactured IN large quantities The factory has
Deen built this year, by stock company; the stock
one hundred thousand dollars, being taken princlpa
y by the farmers OF the country in shares of fifty
dollars each II is under the management of a Mr.
Palmer from Lowell.
Our fashionable season will open soon. when
snail make some observations. and perhaps occasion
ally drop you line, giving you some account of the
movements of our bellies and beaux which will as
tonlsh the fashionables of New York. SPECTATOR
HORRORS OF A SHIPwREcK.-The preservation of
the life of the sailor Fosdick was most wonderful
The following additional particulars have been OBJ
tanned from young Fosdick. Capt Klmball rescued
rosdck from the wreck. II appears from his state
ment that he remained 20 days on the wreck, with
little or no food. little -four swashed up from
the hold, which they collected, wet with salt water
and dried Ia the sun. and ate. II was known that
there was canister of salmon preserved in oil in the
cabin. Fosdick dove down, several times, and sue-
ceeded in obtaining six, on which they lived for
some time, after that nothing remsined TO support
drowned in the forecase when the Naiad upseU it
Is remarkable that the most fieshy, and apparently
the strongest, died first. Every thing was done by
Fosdck keep up the spirits Of his companions but
they failed one after another and as soon as hope
fled, they yielded and died When the weather was
at all rough they were obliged 10 take the foretop,
and lash themselves, there TO remain till il became
calm. They had now all persisted but two-Fosdick
and a companion, who in the top one dark
night, when it began to rain. Fosdck reached over
to where his companion lay, to him to obtain
few drOps az fell huff found bir T.
the morning. he cut him loose. and he fell into the
sea- He then remained alone days before he was
taken off by Capt Kimball. Great credit is due to
Capt KimbaIl for the medical skill he displayed in
saving his life, for he mere ske Teton, unable to
stand or speak. He took him Immediately to
his cabin, put warm dry clothing upon him, fed him
which means he gradually restored to conscious
ness. Had he given him solid food, it would have
been fatal. by his great caution and good manage
ment, he has saved fellow being from a most hor-
rid death-that of starvation. He is now in COM
Portable quarters at the Seaman's Home, in North
Square, where those interested his sad story can
see him. He entirely destitute, when Captain
Quincy made his case known in State street, and In
the Insurance Offices yesterday, purse of $50 was
IN a few minutes maze up for him. Fosdick is q
years Of age, and belongs to the city Of New York,
Transcript, Dec. 8.
To BE P,rrED-Samuel r. Trevett, of Boston
On the 9th ult, was tried in that city, an action
brought by him against Perkins Boynton, stabler.
for 5000 damages, alleged to have been sustained
by him under the following circumstances MIR.
T., on Sunday, May 18th, hired horse and chaise
Of Boynton, and in driving down Washington street
the 'breech band" broke in two, and the horse be-
came FESTIVE The plaintiff was frightened and in
jumping out got entangled in the reins, thrown
before the wheel, and hurt in the knee pan and fore
ne adj In his writ he alleges that he has been per
injured, and lays his damages at 5000.
In supplementary count he alleges, that by reason
Of the injuries he received including the dsfgurmcnt
Of his front, he has been prevented from fulfilling
eugagementinto which he had en'ered
some time previous Literally this is the nnklndest
cut of all And for all this catalogue OF grievances,
the Jury, unieeling and unsympathe'c Creatures
fused 10 award him a verdict for single cent.