The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
sssiens or the United States and Canada.
By . Russian Lady.
TO The EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


QUEBEC, Aug. II, 1856.
Two months ago ARRIVED in New York from 81. Pc.
tersburg, Russia. had several years since q great
desire 10 see the United States, but could never find
al companion for my voyage At last made up my mind
start alone without listening any longer to my friends
who did their best In persuading to remain at homo
II was perhaps folly in me, Of forty five years
OF age, to 60 such expedition, without . friend
and without even being well acquainted with the Eng
lsh language took an old, faithful servant with me,
and came over to the greal land Of progress. In my
younger days had travelled almost constantly There
is hardly city in Europe Asia which have not seen
ana when not travelling feel out of my sphere.
During the last ten years lived in St. Petersburg and
became weary ard tired Of everything around Now
since am In my element again, am another being.
The constant exercise the beautiful climate the change
Of scenes around me, have made me feel ten years
younger, and think strong enough to go through
California and South America
On my arrival in New York l found il q little too
warm for me, and without seeing much OF that city,
went to Canads in order to escape the hot summer sea-
son in New York. ] passed across the suspension
bridge TO Canada, and visited the Niagara Falls. 1t
would be in vain for me 10 attempt giving description
the impression which this wonder Of the world made
on me. think could not find words In my own Ian
euage to give this description, and therefore would
not know where to look for the proper English words in
After have become better acquainted with the Eng
fish language shall take great pleau,e in informing you
West. intend TO go as far West as possible, AMI
where find no more railroads and no more splendid
steamboats,, shall travel on mules
At St. GATHERINGS, in Canaca, took great interest In
the mineral wells Of that place. The water tastes like
should think that the external this water must be
an excellent remedy for diseases OF the skim and am
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found about twenty patients, but they all praise the
Hamilton Toronto and Kingston are very fine Cities but
there by far not that life and enterprise in the people
In those Of the State OF New York There
very few hardly any factories in either of these Places
and business in general appears very slow Montreal is
beautifully located, and has many handsome buildings.
The French cathedral s an Immense buildings
stones without any ornaments. The scenery the st.
Lawrence, between Kingston and Montreal is grand and
believe no other nation in the world but the Americans
this wild river with its fearful rapids Quebec u.s. when
from the river. beautiful pic ure but its narrow
streets and miserable houses make II as unpleasant as
almost all fortified cities in the world The scenery
around Quebec is very romantic, and reminded me much
Of the mountains in Norway.
All through Canada had The pleasure Of meeting many
American families, travelling for the benefit OF their health
and for pleasure. ! also met many artists, who were
travelling professionally through Canada. them
was h"rrv to meet NV esteemed friend Madame de la
Grange and her husband Count stankoytch, country
man Of NINE Being alone and without friends, except
those make ct the different hotels visit In the evenings
every place Of amusement, and am told that nearly all
the artists who give concerts here ia Canada or who ac
the principal parts at the theatres are from New York
saw Mr.. Wallack in Montreal; but hear is the
favorite Of New York, need not dwell on his merits
think be 10 the best actor have for some tme
visit every museum and gallery every library, theatre
and exhibition, and matter OF course, much
which not worth going after. sometfsses however,
find something new, and n Toronto saw great specimen
OF natural curiosity being which they call the bear
woman" This poor creature looks exactly like ourang
outang and her head is completely animal her entire face
lie covered with black hair 20 much that she can hardly
look out of her eyes, At first thought she was an
Spanish that cannot deny herc be at lea half human
think abe Is the creates, living naturs curiosity ever
saw.
But am afraid that you thcn me very urcscme for
writing about things with which you are acquainted al
ready. When am FAR West may perhaps be able to
send you something and as expect you have good
uanslators 10 your establishment, will send you some
notices OF my travels IN my own language. Until then
sgn myself, yours very respectfully, slSlNsKA.