The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-23
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.,, August 10, 1913.
Curious Wato-cratf--Pamoramas of the Connccti-

Curious Wato-crof- Panoramas of the Connecti-
cut, &c.
Being on Journey eastward, and having little
leisure, employ 1t by dropping you few lines,
that you may give your many readers some faint
idea of this beautiful country The villages are
neat, and many of them handsomely situated,
having fine broad streets, lined with large elms,
naples, and the various species of evergreen trees
The door-yards of many of the dwellings,, being
decorated with choice plants, flowers, &C., add
new charms to this romantic and beautiful valley
The Connecticut river has never failing water prl.
vlleges, and abounds with mills and factories of al
most every description. The water is now low !:
there Is, consequently. but small amount of boat
ing and rafting done above Hartford at present =
There is, however, one very mysterious, odd look
ing concern aaoat upon these waters, which ap-
pears TO be driving business, to Judge by the rapid
movement it makes from point to point, and Its
Zig-Zag course over rapids, amongst the rocks,
between the islands, and over flats, where it seems
impossible that anything In the shape of boat
could 60 My attention has, at several different
places, been attracted, and my curiosity awakened
by this odd looking concern and the daring enter
prise OF her navigator-going where no other
boat could go, Gas have been told by those accus-
toned TO the riyer,) and standing the wind like
one of our crack ships. Meeting with this novel
cars or the stage, at last determined to unravcl
the mysteries OF this nondescrptfors she is boat,
and yet not a boat a house, yet not a house. but
mixture OF both. Having seen all the different
varieties OF waier-crait IN my day, must needs
have peep at this. So crossing the river from
Warehouse Point, to where she was moored after
nnoitering little, hailed the captain. las
suppose,) dapper little jocular sort of genius,
whose ,countenance is strangely familiar to me (f
] may be allowed such term.) Although knew
his face go well, could not call him by name,
nor could muster courage to ask il. You know
tits unpleasant to ask the name of person with
whose coun'enance you are familiar, and with
whom you have frequently conversed. He stated
the object was 10 get upa panorama of the Connec.
tcst. Mr.. Cabyo, a celebrated Italian artist of
New, York, was taking the drawings, which were
nearly completed. j have heard him fayorably
spoken OF before, in connection with similar pro-
iecs, and feel satisfied that treat in store for
the citizens Of Gotham The project OF getting up
this panorama, originated with my familiar faced
captain. who is TO conduct the exhibition, and who
VIII, no doubt, strain every nerve to render the
amusing and instructive. They live
on board, and appear quite an fat at cooking as
well assAetchipg, navigating, &c. May success
attend them, commensurate with their exertious |
and the difficulties with which they have had to |
contend. Many new and extensive manufacturing |
Establishments are In progress in this section At |
Thompsonyille, large building, 300 feet long, will
& Co.'s carpet factory. AT South Hadlcy, i!le wa
ter power is immense. Many new factories are |
10 state Of orwardness, and the march of i'm. |
proysrnen,is plainly visible. The facilities afford
d by the railroads from New York, Boston, Al |
bsDy, &c, must oring this section into greater no
lice ere long. Should meet with anything new
81 Interesting in my Jouneyngs, your readers shall
nave The benefit thereof, # ac6ep.able TO you.
81 ~. John SMITH, (The founger)
p. Ss-After long continued hot weather and
outhwesterly winds, we have an acceptable
,hangc.. Heavy. rains get in yesterday. ard con-
lnusd through The night. To-day occ asl,nal rain;
Wind north, and blowing toiersbly fresh.