The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-14
NIAGARA FALLS.


ths Commercial Convention NJ Detroit
The Recipsocity Treaty, &C., 30.
ouR NIAGARA PALS CORRESPONDENCE.
NIAGARA FALLS, July 8, 1865.
eh THE SEASON OPENED.
The season at Niagara may be said to have fairly
opened to-day; for the early trains have all ar,
rived crowded to their fullest capacity, and the
massage ways of the principal hotels begin to be
numbered up with every description Of luggage,
from the monster Saratoga trunk of Miss Flora
NcFlimsey down to Mr.. Washington jones' un-
pretending satchel. Males, eager to secure
rooms, are slbowing each other i've or six deep
ct the Office. and females in fever Of anxiety to
rid themselves Of their travelling gear and blaze
forth in their watering place fnery, are waiting
in anxious suspense in the parlors and halls. On
the stoops and balconies, picking their teeth,
enjoying yesterdays HERALD, or oarelessly SUR
vsying the swarms Of new arrivals, lounge the
more fortunate pleasure -seekers who have a.
ready secured the best quarters, and can gaze
with Indifference upon the struggle for priority ct
the register.
The hotels have all put on their summer Co.'S
tune, and look clean, cool and comfortable. There
Is great rivalry among them this season in music,
and fine brass bands play constantly from the
balconies of the leading houses The Clifton, on
the Canada side treats its patrons to really excel
lent music. The Cataract House has band from
Iroy-one Of the best in the State ont OF New
York-and the international has made draft upon
the musical talent Of Buffalo.
There is q marked change at tho Clifton
this season. No brawling, clustering seces.
sionists are to be met with, fat and greasy,
,ox-~;nc IN <h. horrooma and Arranging unou
every chance customer for their whiskey. The
Union Is much more respectfully spoken of
now by the natives on this Cat presently
prietors are all true and loyal Americans
The Fourth was celebrated at the house
in fine style, the American flag floating
from the roof, and fireworks at night sending their
sparks to mngle with the foam OF the Horseshoe
Falls. It is proper to say that the Canadians took
part in the celebration and displayed commenda.
bic spirit of good fellowship upon the occasion.
THE TWO CURIOSITY SHOPS
are in full blast, and make the streets appear gay
with their snowy fans and bright colored orna-
ments. The copper-colored ladies Of the wigwam
are as busy as ever, working at their bead purses
and slippers, and recalling to ones mind the days
when the tomahawk and war paint formed features
h the magnificent scenery of the mighty cataract.
CHANGED APPEARANCE OF THE FALLS.
There Is no occasion to speak of the Falls, for
apparent to the eye Of one who has not seen them
for four years past that the face of the American
falls has Enthusiastically undergone marked change.
The edge is more irregular than formerly, but the
broken line only adds to the beauty of the cataract
THE NEW BLoNDIN.
A rope stretches across the chasm, where some
years ago Blondin delighted some and Disguised
others with his performances. Another aspirant
for FOOLS fame, one Leslie by name, has walked
across this rope, and is announced to repeat the
feat next Tuesday, and at intervals during the
season.
NEW BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER.
II IL in contemplation to build more substan.
Nal communication between the two sides Of the
river, in the shape OF suspension bridge for
carriages and foot passengers. The company
the exclusive privilege to build one at the
Falls for fifteen years. That limit expired
hast July, and an existing act Of the State Legs-
lature authorizes the formation of another com.
given the privilege Of landing and locating ON our
neighbour side, and Mr.. Bush has already enlisted
several capitalists in the undertaking. II will no
doubt, be pushed forthwith, and cannot fail to be
There are NO military notables here at present,
With the exception of Brigadier General George
n. Love, Of Buffalo, who has been staying for
few days at the Cataract, with Q charming family
party. General Love won his star by hard fight
Ing and sterling merit as commander. He is
e, sy u: Wy, 1 sE...ing Of .n.os.s!.... Mr.;
o0earB, OF the CIIton, was asked yesterday
there were any notables at his house. Eyes, was
his reply every visitor is notable now. The
day Of exclusive notabfity expired some four
years ago." There Ia great deal Of truth in the
remark. The old time aristocracy Of watering
places has passed away, and q new class Of idlers
has taken its place. ID the change an improve.
msnt!
THE GREAT COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.
The convention to be held in Detroit next Tues
day 10 exciting great deal Of notice. 1t will be
largely and we'll attended. Several delegates, en-
route from the States, are already here. The Al
bany delegation comprises Hon. John v. L.
PruYn, who, besides being member Of the Board
Of Trade, represents the carrying interest of the
New York Central Railroad; Hon. Lyman Ire.
main, Cornelius w. Armstrong, Henry Lansing,
John Tracy, Jeremiah Waterman, John Lane, vii.
nam Y: +. Taylor, Lee Chams Ss1 President
Pard, VIM. Lacy. w. p. Irwin, 8. Rankin,
D. Hale and 3. p. Durant. From Troy come Hon.
David L. Seymour, Hon. John A. Griswod and
s.:Nayor opdyks and Hiram w.lbridge: Buffalo
viii be represented by Hon. Israel 7. Hatch,
ex-senator Prosser and many others; and Oswego
By Hon. d. ". @. Littejohn, Senator Ames, Deios
peWelf and their Associates.
There will be great diversity Of interests and
nuoA contention among the delegates. The con-
yenton was originated by Joseph Aspinwall, the
President Of the Board Of Trade Of Detroit, an
and Il 10 thought that the Canadian policy, which
= supposed 70 be in favor Of the continuance Of
the present Reciprocity treaty, will prevail.
The facts in relation TO this treaty are probably
known to the HERALD readers The treaty was
made for ten years, to be annulled at the expira-
zion Of that period provided one years notice Of
is cessation should be given by either government
Tho treaty established free fisheries and free trade
In oil but manufactured articles between the two
countries. From Canada we got lumber and
coarse grains; from ne the Canadians took mainly
pork, beef, corn, fine wheat fruits and vegetables.
The advantage in the fishing trade was with us,
because Of the superiority Of the Canadian fishing
banks. The articles imported into the States,
too--lumber and coarse grsin--attracted more
general notice than those exported into Canada.
The Canadians began TO think, although unjusty
that the States had the advantage in the treaty,
and, with shortsighted policy, commenced an an
noying system Of discrimination in the tolls upon
property the products OF the States, passing
through Canadian waters. This and the general
conduct of Canada during our great struggle
created an excitement under which, no doubt the
notice Of the sbrogation Of the Reciprocity treaty
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