The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-21
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EnaARA FAILS, Nay 1s, 1856.
SsspsnsieN DistiwsSSsAsd Visfers to tie Nus
OpcrGs0ws Of tie Liquor Lag-kiss Kimberly, the
Actress, &C., dc.
Having BEEN sojournin9 here for Q few days exps-
riencng real solid comfort than have ever before
enjoyed cannot bear to leave II without attempting to
csntibsts my mite towards influencing others to come
hithsr likewise, and partake Of the same.
During the past winter, the magnificent Clifton Houss
has undergone the most thorough renovation, been
painted throughout furniture added the adjacent
grounds vastly improved and seautined and 1t Is
decidedly the nsatest and Of the best regulated
hotels in the country Il remains under the manage
nent Of Mr. George p. Shears and his brothers, who
have had the charge Of the hotel for the past six years.
and who, by their admirable tact for their business
their energy and ndemitable perseverance, have con-
,ributed to the general comfort and enjoyment Of
Winters to ths great wonder Of nature Niagara Falls
larty is almost world wide. They please every one
and none known to leave the Clifton House
with any ssasfston while it has been under their
control.
The suspension bridge is now wholly finished, and q
more beautiful wonderful piece of never expect
TO witness The crossing for the first TINS looking
Gown into the rushing Niagara, will send thrill through
the stouest heart; but you become familiar with It.
and without the least tmidity. The locomotive
nd move over it very slowly, being obliged by the
nies Of the company to occupy two minutes In the
old ferry, at the loot Of the hill front Of the Clifton
House. number Of large and boats have been
ADDED wharf has been built each side, making land
ing easy and curing the months Of june July and Au
gust, the steamer Maid of the Mist will be used as
ferry boat, crossing every ten fifteen minutes and
occasionally during the day making excursions and
down the river
The Clifton House has been open since the LIST of May
and the arrivals aready number from forty to fifty
day. No liquors or wines sold, told, Ut the
hotels on the American sde II sod it is against the
law as interpreted by the corporate authorities OF Mia
CARA vsge. There is law restraint upon its sale
on the Canada side and it is well known that good
brandy good Wines and good liquors Of all kinds are
sure to be found here owing duties and charges being
SO much less than in the States tits be presumed that
avery large portion Of the pleasure seeking travellers will
prefer this side for their stopping pacewhere they
enjoy such beverages they may DESIRE without res
trant from odous laws or the watchDgs OF infamous
epes.
On looking over the register Of the Clifton, find
number OF distinguished nAmes-anong them Lord Bury
OF Quebec, Lord Edmund Horribly, the Gaache of the
Spanish Embassy at Washington, and Others Also
following wen Known New Workers: C. Satterthwate,
Mr.. and Mrs. Norrie, Hiss Van Hanse, Miss Norrie,
from New Orleans have also been hsre-among them Mrs
Byrne and daugker and Mr.. E. Thif. During the pre-.
sent week Aes Kimberly the actress has been soourn-
ing here but leaves Saturday to fulfil engagement
at the new theatre In Cleveland. much indebted to
the gallant host for intro lucton to her. for have
never in all my travels met with q more vivacous,
agreeable and accomplished lady Her face sparkles
with intelligence. and she possesses conversational pow
rarely 10 met with do not wonder at her great
and sudden popularity Having never her perform
upon the stage can say nothing Of her merits as an
artist but II she 10 half pleasing as of the stage
the future must prove mine of wealth to her.