Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-09-07

dauohs and the polite clvty OF her citizens to the en-
qulrles and wants of the stranger. Go where you will
every traveller speaks in her paise for she deserves it.
The public spirit of tho Troans does not hesitate at
any expenditure calculated to promote their business
or interests. Passengers not obliged to go to
Albany to find railroad to Schenectady, but can
avail themselves of one here direct for Schenectady
and the west at the price and at reduced rate
from what it formerly was from Albany, before this
road was constructed. In returning from the west, a
passenger can take the cars at Schenectady By the c
Of Troy to Albany for the same price, 50cts that is
required for passage direct to Albany.
Early the next morning, before sunrise, we ascend
ed the hill from Jacob street. eastery which overooks
the city, and as the rays of the rising sun first reach
ed the city and surrounding country, we had a fine
and commanding vew not only of every part of the
city and West Troy, but of Lansingburg, Waterford
and even the spires of Albany appeared gded by the
rising sun. The Hudson in stately majesty, swept
her through variegated scenery of hill and
valley, of grove and field-where could be seen the
pincely mansion and the beautiful cottage-the busy
city and the pleasant villages.
We had fine morning ride from Troy to Schenec
tady and on to Utica distance of 100 miles. Utica
appears to me to have undergone but slight changes
since last visited it twelve years ago. The same
wide and regular streets deeply shaded by variety
of beautiful treesthe same cleanliness and good TASTE
must render it an attractive private residence.
The public buildings look WELL and especially that
large and splendid edce west of the city-the State
Asylum for the Insane tarried day at Whites
boro miles west of Utica, to visit FRIEND and found
the village covering much larger space, and the
country around it altogether more fertile than before
anticipated.
When we reached Syracuse, the "city Of SALT" we
found deep feeling pervading the community on &C
count Of Mr. Tomlinson, who lying at the point Of
DEATH from having his limbs crushed under the wheels
of railroad car east of that place the day before
in trying to step into the after it had started Mr.
T. was prominent business man ofthe city, and own
err Of the large "Empire House."
Lyons and Newark in Wayne County, where staid
day and half presented peculiar attractions. Ma
ture has indeed been bountfl to the people residing
here for their crops are enormous, their fruits deli
cous, and their gardens and flowers beautiful The
rich flats on Geanga or Mud Creek for grass and the
fine swell of land, extending from Newark village
South and East for all crops and fruit can scarcely be
exceeded. The Ntsi Prils term Of the Court was in
session at Lyons, (what is in Vermont termed the
County Court and was amused at the facility with
which causes were continued. The party made an
affidavit stating that witness was absent whom he
had tiled and failed to obtain but expected to procure
at the next term-and that he was "aduised by his
counsel, and verify believed" that the testimony was
material and important Whereupon, as the affidavit
brought the 'wlthin the rule" it was continued
as matter of course. The party is not requested to
state uhat he expects to prove by his Witness so that
the court can Judge whether it is 'materal" or the
opposite party admit the fact and proceed to trial.
Nearly all the afternoon was occupied in continuing
cases, and not an application for that purpose failed
while was present AS this course tends to enhance
costs prevent that speedy justice" which so much
dreaded by many, and promote the GLORIOUS uncer-
tanty of the law" it seems to be quite popular with
at least one half the parties and the bar Whether it
is equally agreeable to the court and the community,
we are not informed
We cannot leave Rochester, where we spent day
"Wednesday the l2th) most agreeably without pass
ing notice. Surrounded by the richest agricultural
district in the State-her immense water power on
the Genossee, developed by her large Touring estab
lishments and other machinery-hcr commerce thro
Lake Ontario, and East, West, and South by canals
and railroad joined to the enterprise of her citizens
make her what she is and ever will be- the largest city
of Central Or Western New York, if we except Buff
falo. There is a thrift, vigtr and animation-the
hurry and hustle of business to be seen on Buffalo
Main, Exchange st PauIs, and other business streets
which can hardly be equalled by any other Western
City
We had the pleasure of visiting Messrs Elwang
er and Bary's nurseries and garden about mile ant
a half South of the city, near Nit Hope. We were
received by them with the utmost poiteness ia
ken over the spacious grounds and gardens, and re-
ceived every needed attention and information. The
nurseries cover rs acres containing nearly every va
riey Of fruit, shade and ornamental trees, in very
thrifty condition. The garden, with standard frui
trees in bearing is highly decorated with numerous
flowers, and contains from two to three acres
Mount Hope, little further South, OH the opposite
or West side of the highway is spot which claimed
and deserved our attention. The deep solitude of its
woods and ravnes-its hills and dales-its numerous
circular and winding roads and paths, interpreted
here and there mpresses the mind most deeply witt
awe and solemnity 1t is place to be STILL to refec
and speak moi. Many of the graves are decorated
with flowers and evergreens, emblems of the taste
and affection of surviving friends and relatives. The
monument to Myron Holly the selfdenying pioneer
in his efforts to organize political action against the
giant political evil of slavery stands an enence
and with its simple and truthful inscriptions, presents
an imposing appearance. But my letter il
full and must close. R. V. M.