The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-09-18


"This is gre at country, only il is not generally
known" saith the old saw. The Nereps river is
branch Of the -. John; it commences at the be-
ginning Of the Long Reach" and pursues devil
Gus nofthwosterly direction, and nearly apr caches
the Dougl,s Valley. Although there is no road
more travelled over than the "Nerepis," there is
part Of the province, perhaps so lit understood
by St Johnsman, a. the country through which
the read passes. THIS Is not to be wondered ~, rs
it is only in the winter season, when the 1t. John
is locked in ice, that travellers take this route for
Fredericton. Country scenery, Emo intervalcs and
verdant hills presen. charms to attract the atten-
tion at such a season. "A man has rs much as he
can do TO attend to his nose-to look at that, and
keep il from freezing-thermometer say down 10
10 below the CIPHER. In the summer season very
few take this road for Fredericton, rs the river
steamers absorb the travelling consequently, as
before observed, the country in that session very
little known, because not known In season. We
crossed in tho Carleton steamer few days since, for
tho purpose Of making excursion about - miles
up tho "Nercps." After leaving Carleton be
the country air, and note the beauties Of
the landscape, which begin gradually to unfold
themselves to view, like a moving panorama,
which Leads you from one beauty spot to another,
until The whols picture is rolled of. The farther
You proceed up, the better the soil appears TO get
The fine interyale land ON ei,hs side of the Nerepis
stream Is mine OF ineN haustibe wealth 70 the far
mers living u pom its banks This intervale Is, per-
hars mile in breadth. snd ~ in length fiat as
tabe-snl during the spIng freshet completely sub
merge i-the water being m xture Of salt an fresh
for several weeks; aud 20 this fact Is attributed
the fertility ofthc coil, which requires manuring.
The hay cut Is said TO be equal 10 quail
ity and bulk 20 what can be raised in any part Of
the world The day Is not far distant when this
valley. ms well tho Douglas, will be settled the
whole length of It, Mr.. Wilkinson's survey for
the European and North America Railway, was
prosecuted in this direction, and If adopted one OF
the finest parts OF the province, where there
saidto be at least 200 600 acres of ungrantcd lands
will be brought into rcquisition, and ,kly popu-
lated. lersons doing business in the city then
reside in the country, - aud 30 miles Distant and
be able TO take the morning train, and be In 81
John In one hour Afterwards. All that Is wanted
are the means Of travelling fast; and railroads as
every one knows, are the great auxaries os egresd
irg AID Increasing population.
ALLEGED FoncigLE, SEPARATION OF A UrsaiNp
FROM MS VIE "A trial, eliciting degree OF ex-
citcment rarely manifested in The neghborhood OF
magish ate's Office, beard yesterday by
Esquire GCtzen danner- John X. johnson, one OF
the city councilmen, was charged with an assault
by Mrs. Ellen NJ Russell, the lady whose sinSdier
marriage 70 an officer Of the United states army.
celebrated. in the first instance, by the defendant
himself,) was referred to day or two ago Inc
prosecuting witness is lady Of considerable per-
sonal attractions. She was the first witness ex-
amiped on behalf Of the state, and gave her testi-
mopy in q clear. unembarrssscd manner. she led
that she bad visited this city in April last, tbeng
| then widow, and opened confectionery saloon
| on the south side Of Fourth street, between Main
and sycamore. She had been very recently legally
married TO Lieut.. Russell, u. : Abe, a. re So
licitation Of his friends, continuing AFTER the mar
risge, 10 board at the Burnct House. She sought.
on Saturday, to have an interview with him; but.
while absent, ondeavoring to obtain that interview
Lieut. Russell, and some Of his acquaintanccs. visit
ed her house, where she found them on her return.
lie opened his arms TO receive her, and they sat to-
gether Tor short time, exchanging tokens Of on-
nubisl affection, when the arrival OF carriage &C
the door was suddenly announced, and two Of the
gentlemen present took I'D of MIR. Russell and
forced him out Of doors; Mrs. Russell followed.
clinging to her s'lord" AT this time, Mr.. johnson
as she aleged) took hold Of her BY the neck, tore
her bonnet off, and pulled her hair but she, assisted
BY another gentleman present, (Mr. Arstenstoll.)
got into the carriage, which drove TO the Burnett
House. When they got out, Mr.. X. told her to
hold on 10 him, which she endeavorsd to do; but
here, again, several Of the same party tore them
! down CIncsnatl Commercial, Set. IL.