The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-11-06

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looked charming the hills admirable. w
sailed along came in sight Of the SAM
beach, beneath the green messy bank
with snow white appearance, and tn,
beautiful willows waving their charming
tresses over those numerous white pebbles
at their root. and shading the coast, ant
casting dark tint over the border of tn,
unbound waves OF the Atlantic. We pass
ed the forts on Long Island, and here W.
discovered that the atmosphere was becom
ing nigrescent. Finally this Opaque at
mosphere became very lurid. ina einec
that it was certainly an aspect as terrific
as was the smoky regions of the valley o.
Jehenon near the city Of Jerusalem. We
had 10 penetrate those dark thick columns
of smoke; which emenated from the burn
ing Of New York and had settled ia low
places about the suburbs of the city. We
emerged from this, a short night with us,
and observed an extensive and handsome
town on our right which was called
Brooklo, situated on the east side Of The
eastern river. Now in sight of the grea!
aud woaderfol Metropolis, perfectly as.
founded to behold such countless mum.
Der of ships, steamboats,, brigs, schooners,
batteaus &c. going in and out ; sails pass
ing in every direction; loading and un-
loading: heard The screaks Of puIleys, sbe
shouting Of 80 Ho" among The sailors,
cursing and swearing and roaring of a
thousand drays on the wharf. Entered at
Bnrlingsip harbor. Saw people from
all nations. ships from every cline. men
ready 10 drag a fellows head from off his
shoulders. One would ask, "wanl cab
sir" Another would say, "my dray is
now ready 10 carry your baggage to the
hotel" We got in an omnibus, aud as the
sun was about 20 shsd his last rays upon
this part Of This mundane sphere, passed
up through The city los, IN admiration.
Came 20 Broadway, saw an innumcrabIe
coocourse Of people. Retired guile rest
less being filed with curiosity. Having
supped we walked out and seated our
selves on the side of Broadway street,
There was such an unaccountab|e tumu!t
& uproar, | was completely perpIexed and
COMPOUNDED in mind, The evening drew
her sable shades over Us and gently dark
ened into night. We were overshadowed
but short while in darkness, when the
streets were Illuminated by myriads Of
large luminous and bright lamps which
formed fiery galaxy of lights. We here
Toasted our eyes upon one OF the most
Of all optic fcasts. Once more
we retired unfear(uI Of the ripping and
raging waters and slep. US away into the
and OF dreams.
From the 20h TO the 24th. Those DAYS
we spent in New York, place that we
had Fever visited before. The greater
part OF The time was spent in pure pleasant.
ness and delight.
Sunday morning nothing but busting,
rafting commotion in the streets. We
looked out of doors quite surprised, as i!
was Sabbath morning, to see such a lur-
bulent stir. Presently we heard the ring
ing OF bell, small white girl at our
1oor becoming Us 10 the dining-room 10
which we readily repaired. Our situation
being quite different to any of our former
lie, we could not be contenled 10 STAY in
'ur room, all the day. We perambuated
| little, but having been raised to 'remem
ger the Sabbath day to keep i! holy and
i've retired on that day we felt like los,
'heep in wild wilderness having bu, a n
intricate path 10 steer 10 acquainted lands.
After we would return to our respective
'oom, we would feel compunc,on of
conscience when we would reflect that
'ur thoughts distracted from a care OF vital
Importance, was absorbed totally wrap
Up in meditating upon surrounding objects
md ;erresIri,t scenes
Monday morning We walked out in
Broadway again, and was second time
stricken with feelings ofwonder and amaze.
nert, ard not uncomriogled with pleas.
Ire and delight, 10 behold. reared up be-
ore our faces. ali The combined inventions
" man, perfect exhibition of universal
genius and skill OF mankind. A vas,