The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-31

truly give description, nor the artist created
who can pencil even an outline that will convey
an idea OF the stupendous grandeur OF tails
mighty cataract seeing Is the only medium
through which II can begin to DO ore
ciated: nor should the traveller be over
whelmed with the many sights that press
upon him he should occupy time sufacient not
only to see the Falls but also pass to the
Canada side, and take glance at Lundy's
lane, the Burning Spring, Table Rock,
Suspension Bridge, ana on his return, pro-
cure passage in the steamer Maid Of the
Mist, and see the Whirlpool DEVILS Hole,
and get dash or the spray from the
cataract above. He should then ascend the
preciplce $50 feet in height, by means Of the
inclined railway, and then cross over 10 Goat
Island, where he obtains fine view OF the
Rapids and the Horse Shoe, and il inclined
to be venturesome and not too tired, he may
descend the Biddle corkscrew stairs, and
pass under the sheet of water to the Cave Of
the Winds; but he had better wait till to NOR
row, as there are sights enough at least for
two days contemplation.
In bidding adieu to Niagara, none should
be content to return by railroad. Ii they
are lovers Of the beautiful in nature, and
| prefer the quiet and comfort Of steam
the agent at Niagara tickets for the folio wing
route, description of which copy entire from
q Handbook TOR Travellers from Niagara F alls
TO Montreal, Quebec, Lake Ohamplain Lake
George, Saratoga, White Mountains, &C."
The route from Niagara Falls to Montreal
and Quebec by way Of Lake Ontario and the
river st. Lawrence, has now become enc OF the
favorite summer excursions so induiged in by
all classes of Americans that their Canadian
neigbbors have named them the travelling ma
ton" In the first place. no steamers in the
world rank higher than those of the Ontario
ard st. Lawrence Company. comprising two
American lines-United States mail line, rom
ming on the American side of Lake Ontario,
and the American Express line, touching the
Canadian side. These boats are construct
cd in the most substantial manner. and
ar under the charge of skilful engineers
and Gentlemanly commanders. AS a proof
of the care and skill with which the
American steamers have been conducted On
these waters, il Can be said OF them-what per-
haps canuot be said of any other line OF
steamers or railroad in the world OF equal extent
that there never has occurred an accident by
which loss of life was occasioned.
In the second place, no route in the United
States is more replete with natural interest or
more abundant in thrilling historical associa-
tions. The settlement OF many towns date
back to the first occupation by the French.
This was also the favorite hunting grouod of
the Indians, and many battles were fought be-
fore they would surrender possession Of the
pleasant country Of the Niagara aud ST. Law
renee. Here also may be traced records of the
Jesuits, those pioneers Of civilization. The
long contest between England and France,
finally terminating in The conquest Of 9 .nada
and the total destruction Of French sovereignty
on this continent, furnishes m.ny an interest.
ing and bloody battle field for the tourist to
lock upon.
The passage down the Niagara river, aud
through Lake Ontario and the st. Lawrence
aboun6s in other attractions aside from those
quoted from the hand book" and which the
limited space Of this correspondence will not
permit me more than to allude. A fine
steamer 1.-THE Bay State), with every accommo-
dalton, and the beauties Of the lake shore, Oc-
cupied our attention until the arrival at tue
mouth Of the st. Lawrence. The passage
through the beautiful and unequalled scenery
of the thousand Isles will not attempt to de-
scribe; nor can do justice to the wild, varied
and foaming rapids through which our steamer
plided in safety. Suffice 1t to say that the ex-
element and pleasure OF the voyage abate not
pLipstant from tho time Of departure from Mia
iiages ar,ee thH landing at Montreal. Here car
fertnt hotels. convey you 10 the du
The American traveller will be ,aaa,oa
sy learn w. that the Montreal ms1v Of TIA
~ -. NuIleu iOlucAIy VI eNo
Troy House, is justly reputed to be the best
conducted establishment in the city. Mr.. Cole
man is nephew Of cur Captain Coleman, of tho
Astor, and chip Of The old block"
A few days can be pleasantly spent in Mon
treal The nunneries, the Cathedral, and ride
TO the Mountain are some Of the objects Of in
tercst. The American traveller will be struck
with the oddly of every thing, compared with
Yankee land. The narrow streets, the constant
passing of priests, monks, and soldiers, and
many other things, constantly remind one of
European cities and their customs From Mon
treal, you can pass on to Quebec. or lake the
cars for Rouso's Point, for New York or Bos-
ton, ria Lake Champlain. The trip to the end
abounds with interest, and no tourist should
omit ii. AMIGO.