The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-09-11

gramme of his intended tour Home, whether in
the cottage the White House, is the place, the
best place for an invalid, and especially where as
in this CASE the best interests of millions of peo-
pie involved in the preservation of the soldier
satesman's life.
Governor Letcher, of Kentucky, is here, on his
way TO Washington He is as pleasant and hearty
specimen of frank Kentuckan as that really
"chivalrous" State could furnish. He is accompa-
MED by Mr.. Bale Peyton, who looks well, and yet
in the yigor Of life.
The change OF the arrangements of the President,
as you will know before this reaches YOU has been
occasipned by the receipt of important dispatches
from Washington. The tenor of those dispatches
have not sought to inquire, but presume they are
relating to the serious and rising subject OF Cuba.
The President gives up the remainder of his tour
with the utmost reluctance, especially that part OF
il which included the attendance at the State Fair.
heard him express to-day how fondly he had an
ticipated being present there TO mingle with the
farmers and witness this great fair OF the RePub-
lie. He spoke of the appreciation he entertained
Of what New York was doing, and could do in ag
riculture-more, he thought, than any other State
in the Union
He leaves in the Bay State from Lewiston for Os-
wego at half past two hope to write you further
from the steamboat. Delegations from all parts
have been here day, urging the attendance of the
General
A parting word about Niagara. ! am fascinated
with the wonderful beauties of the cataract. The
fashionable world generally " do up'' its seeing in
three hours meals included I have been here
four days, and have but begun to know its glory
and its loneliness. At the head of the island the
water is calm and placid, so like pleasant lake,
that il seems il was there to realize what Camp
bell means when he says:
"The torrents worthness e'er it dash below
If Campbell did not say this, g the gentleman
will please correct me-, very courteous debaters
say when they are detailing with treacherous
DRY what their opponents have uttered. II has
deliberatve pause as II 1t was the last opportunity
for reflection.
The annals of each year furnish vivid and sor-
rowful episodes in the history of this wild stream
The loss of Mr. Arlington is yet present to the
memory of all. was told by the courageous and
venturous Polander who went to search after the
bodies of the young girl and Mr. A., that that very
night he sought the Cave of the Winds, and could
see what afterwards, when by means Of great logs
the fall turned from its course for few feet,
proved to be the clothing of the yong lady, sway
ing and waving in the surge of the falling water.
Last year young child, the daughter of a citi-
zen of the village, playing in small boat
that was half drawn up on the shore just above the
factories on the American side As it played, the
boat gradually worked itself off, till the current
had command Of it, and it was borne on with fear
fll rapidity. The mother became aware OF it, ran
Jy its side on The bank, talking TO her child, and rush
ing into the wild water, rsking and hazarding,
with mothers affection, her own life. But the
eddes took it further and further from the shore.
The child sat up in the boat unconscious OF, and
unappaled by, its fate. An instant more, and the
torrent that spares human life received and
ended his brief experience of the worlds weariness
General Taylor left Niagara at half past two
Wednesday afternoon, having been ever since Sat
urday evening at the house OF Mr.. Hollis White,
and to the kind and ceaseless attention OF that
gentleman he is greatly indebted for his restoration
to partial health Mr. White had every thing
ranged for his comfort, and ne could scarcely have
been more comfortable at home.
A beautiful carriage with four fine horses was
provided; and General Taylor, accompanied by mis-
physicians Drs Woodland Mr. Hollis White,
left Niagara for lewiston long train of carr
riages followed. Hon. Bale Peyton, Governor
Letcher, MIR. Spauldng, OF Buffalo, Mr. Bnllitt, of
the Republic Senator Bond and several other of his
friends accompanying. The day warm and
the road dusty-and if there be any one thing which
levels all human distinctions, covering alike the
high and the lowly, it is the dust-the wearisome
dust. II a New York corporation sprinkler could
only have preceded the presidential procession,
the aggregate of human happiness on this interest
ing occasion would have been most wonderfully
increased.
evident were aroused To the fact that Old lack
among Them and that somewhat quiet town became
enlivened. The President went Immediately on
board the elegant and new steamer, the Bay State,
Cant Van Cleve. The transition from dusty road
10 the delightful saloons and airy and agreeable
decks Of this noble boat, was very delightful; and
when the universal livery of dust was removed,
there was "A luxury OF feeling not often realized TO
such degree The Bay State had at the bowsprit
plain blue flag of thirty stars at her mast head her
large flag bearing her name, and at the stern
She is of the best class of steamersher cabins have
All The improvements and Injuries that a few years
since would have been found only in the dwellings,
of the afflucnt. There is room enough everywhere,
and IL is of the neatcst and ceanest pattern might
describe the profuse beauty Of ornament-the brill
Iiancy of the colorings-the height and complete
ness of finish; but can say all by stating that she
belongs TO the ''Isaac Newton" class OF boats and
that expression is voumnous in meaning.
There was very pleasant breeze from the south
west. which blowing off the land, made the at
mosphere agreeable, without raising an unpleasant
sea The steamer glided down the Niagara as
peacefully az u sail craft The little village of
Youngstown was soon passed, and the distance TO
Fort Niagara easily and quickly accomplished.
The flag was floating gracefully over this memo
rable foruess-at the archcd gateway single sem
tincl stood as erect and regular as If these were
days of war and not " the era OF good feeling. On
the wharf had gathered most of the men in the gar
rison. General Taylor had been seated in the
saloon, looking through the open doorway, at the
scenery ON either hand. But when the old soldier
Jaw the fort and the flag, the excitement OF old and
cherished associations came upon him, and he
stepped upon the promenade deck, taking of his
hat and bowling 10 the soldiery. They quickly dis
cerned him, and gave a shout Of welcome and graf
ulation ! noticed one Of them especially probably
an old fighter, who was exceedingly enthusiastic.
From Fort Missasauga, the new work on the Brit
ish aide erected below old Fort George, their nag
was slao aying, possibly mark Of respect en-
tertaned by them for the soldier and the President.
Our boat was now in the Lake, and we soon left
the Niagara behind The chasm-like shores
The disturbed waters-the forest-covercd hills-the
straight bold, pillar-shaft impression, in it,
state of partial ruin, which perpetuates the memory
of Brock-the curious, basket-ike, half tower halt
pagoda which is erected just below the suspension
bridge all these soon lost I'm the distance, and
the Bay State evidenced that, amidst all her com
forts and convenience, speed, and that of the fleet
est had not been forgotten.
General Taylor, though exhausted by the ride,
seemed greatly to enjoy the boat There was no
confusion: and, while he had society and pure air,
be was not inrudcd upon by the crowd, who, at some
of the places through which he passed during his
topr with the best and kindest intentions imagina-
bic. had scarcely left room enough around him in
which 60 breathe In this respect, Niagara had
bccn delightful exception 10 many Of the hating
places in Pennsylvania The quiet enjoyed at the
Falls was continued on board the boat and was
most sslutary and acceptable
The conversation Of the General was Of the most
interesting especially when detailing as he
did in answer To some inquiries made by Governor
Letcher the incidents Of the battle Of Buena Vista
No one would have supposed from his manner OF
narration, that that memorable day the fate OF
hat nd he hauor Of the American mn