The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-09

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Supervision OF It's courteous ard obllging hos, NJ.
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lave won golcen opinions from The pissso v sses.
ing public, tey base RENDERED +, Ssafard sprIeg
House afsvo1its place OF resort during the ner
m Dtbs Know NothiDgs ara scarce NJ .,is s.Ss.os;
neither have seen sect ssi1L Vat. oacalda.s
posses,ed OF uue American principles, uDoa
broad national PLATFORM inc nc ing tne states, the
Whole Stats, s1d rotiirg but the States, si gain
the vltes OF his section. BLgNABrp.
WHITE MOUNTAINS, N. &.
WHITE MouNrAINs Jrae, 1855.
Notes of Travel Historical and Geographical Re-
miniseences Canals Catharine Springs En-
fenses If a Trip to the Mountains and Canada,
&C., &c.
1t has been my custom for many years to take an
early trip in june for the qualification Of ira
Yelling, and to note the progress in the means there
Of we'll the grateful fresh paint and white wash
which everywhere meet the eye on the great lines
Of pleasure resort Three weeks at this Il. one for
the seaside watering places anticipating the close
Of which, you may ship of to Saratoga in ample
time for the fashionable demonstration Of thst Baden
Baden Of America. Ny disposition to essay occar
sional correspondence ensures me access to 9 plea.
sant variety Of information from landlords, which
adds zest to my trips and now let me add, M.
Editor that this little bit Of variety is only thrown
In US preface to the remssk which feel bound TO
n AXE namely, that wherever superior excellence in
accommodations or increased fsciiitks sre afforded
to travellers, the suggestion il msde 70 me that II
! would notice It in the NEW YoRK HERALD az
public generally would more surely and quickly
appreciate and avail themselves OF it. Then you
have the reason for my inditiDg the present episle
to you, and which, IL you should deem Il worthy OF
type. may occasionally be followed up.
reasonable knowledge Of geography, with soms
sort Of acquaintance with the historical reminis,sn
cs beyond the twaddl'ng aude books, will be found
to increase the interest Of all journeys, besides open
th cugh the northern and eas.ern sections Of this
republic and the Canadas.
The early Indian, the French in l75l, the Rsvolu
ticnary and 1912 war, hare each Of them clothed
with absorbing interest msay localities which have
since become common as well % fashionable resorts
of Young America. These scenes, as they pass snc.
ceesivey the eye Of tourists furnish the most
agreeable, and always profitable, themes for couves
minds Ct all love OF country and grateful sdmisa-
ton to the great Architect above u.s. who has spread
with lavish hand his works Of grandeur. aud permit.
ted their poese sson to be the object Of stern strife
among cvi lied and primitive nalions
need not remind New Workers OF TIE noble ass ],
catcns which hover around, In TACT or fctl0ns tale,
their own Hudeor--a mo e beautiful river. with its
surroundings. tbau the Rlire. LIST them pass up
at Saratoga; visit the lake battle ground, where one
great blow in favor Of freedom met its reward;
thence in oro day reach Niagara. The Almighty
has here set his MAJ X, and man each year adds hs
Ia o1@
he noticed by The annual vsiter, which a. some dis
tsnt period sill Mske Niagara Falls mighty rapi1.
The necessity for good ~ater at the setrlemsDts
around the suspension brisge has bruised It'll the
patural beauty shout the renn ant OF Table tick.
Waierworks~ are in progrsss here. Toe visitsrs
walk 10 the edge of the English fall is inpeied by
the debris Of the mason's hsDdtwdk. Inc hotes.
conyeyancee. promensces ana minor atsracnons
about hee ere in great perfection tnis yesr, bat
pyecict greater is in prospect for some comiag
feaeop.
sllude to ride through the swift, deep gresa
current and whirlpool to QueeostJn, Lswist,yD a1a
Fort Niagara, the point whers the Niagara river
joins Lske Ontario, in some Maid OF the MIST
maybe ID will be wbaenoat thai will first essay
that hitherto forbidden track. Ii IL kno vn thas
gentleman swam across the river aud back, a, toe
terry just below the American fall. II occurred
within an hour Of the time that lady aud
gentle man crossed at the same place, in q boat,
bat the sdvepturer preferred to conceal his per.
torrance until some thing Of more Consequence
should be attempted. From the reput OF fat
,her forts ~ similar sort, which were accom-
plished, enough vas gained to satisfy an ANA
ttur that the threatening waters 10 the current OF
the river, for two ara half miles below the csta-
ract. may be safely nhvga.ed. l predict IL win YET
be done. Tie purposes Of trade do rot urge IL, hu.
the love Of adventure win sttempt i. by and-bSe.
St Cstha.ne's sitessn we'll should claim visit,
under The energetic ownership q 6teohenson, the
host Of the new hotel Of that name. THIS mineral
water in beginning to attract woe attention. For
oil complaints, except pulmonary disease, the ex.
ternal or internal application Of TIE wa
ter win surely. do 10 harm. The distance
ia fourteen miles, over good stone road
portion Of the way along the Welland Canal, near
10 the Great Western and Esie and On-ario rail.
roads bordering on the r bet rnea. dlic Of
direct, 10 dcne In . Dighs and day. This allo rs the
pssssge down the Bt. Lawrence among the $50
islands, 10 the greatest city Of CaIsds, by day
light. The fare Ia 50 so. Boats and everything
about the route attractive. Every notable feature
a0r those waters has it's historical "reminiscences
The st. Lawrence should bs travelled down, and
not mp. The steamers, In ascending this river have
70 PATS though eleven locks; this shuts ca she
view OF the Rapids, which form one of the prJmi-
rent attractions OF ire great Northern tour.
From Montreal, New York city, Boston and Que
bee may be reached 10 ore day. Lakes ChamplAin
lines; but to Quebec, although the Grand Trunk
Railroad Company put passengers through by LAY
for g. the evening steamboat line IL mach prefsrabe
Two or three days should Be allowed for each Of theAe
cses; they sre distinctive In their character each
has its o~n peculiar features OF attraction, aud
either Of them giving the visitor the best idea OF old
country towns. The hotels are very mu n English.
Donpeesnas is decidedly the best A. Montreal
swords and Rnssells are equally good A. Quebec.
The charges at most Of the af 90 houses us onte
Of pIsasure travel are the Same psr day a. tho it
season, bat extra arc m lde TO count up fully -,
without the luxuries. Madsme 81. Julian, Fsonc1
ledy the prcprietress OF the Donneg ana assisted
by Col. Barter, who, think, Is the person cation
OF an sgreesble, popular, good-mannered landlord.
Bedding. bread, beef, brandy and butter, are most
excellent Of this house.
Tho White Mountains are easily reached from
Quebec In one cay byte Grand Trunk Rsilr ai.
Here the traveller viii realize the difference in cost
betv cen the old style Of journeying by STAGE 1t