The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-06-10
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After having remained at the Fair fou
days, and feeling that trip to tho gresf
est natural wonder in the world-Niagarl
Fslls-would require only abous shree Of
four days, Ne decided TO make The start .
oil events, and trust 70 Providence for oul
safe arrival there. On Thursday evening
at Eve O'Clock We took sleeping berths il
the large, spscious and we'll vsnihted
coaches of the Michigan Central Rail.
road Line; after . comfortable nights
sleep we arrived at Detroit about nine
O'Clock the following morniog, there
changed cars, and took the train on che
Great Western Railway direct for Mag.
ara, where we arrived about nine o'oloek /
in the evening; took carriage and went
to the Cataract House, pleasantly located
upon the brink Of the American Rapids.
No where in the United States is the bo-
tel business nearer perfection than in that
place. We went the rounds; visited
Lundy's Lane battle ground, listened 10
the recitation Of the events of the great
battle from which il derives its memors.
bic name. The veteran soldier of the
British army, who now has charge of the
tower overlooking the battle ground, re-
tains his vigor very we'll; would probably
enjoy life better il he did not distill quite
so much whisky. From this point We
went to the Burning Springs. some two
miles above the Falls on the Canada side.
Returned to the Bridge, hating on the
way to take . view Of the famous table,
rock-but kept respectable distance
from it. having no particular fancy to tax
ing ride over the precipice astride ,
boulder; although our life was probably in.
sured for double its value in the New
York Life Insurance Company. The
view Of the Falls from this point Was mag
ni6cent and wonderful to behold. For
centuries has this wonderful freak Of ~.
ture been attracting thousands upon thou.
sands of eager and anxious spectators to
its banks TO witness its rushing and fear.
fal movements; ADD it seems that each
year the number increases. 1t will con.
tnue to increase in interest ss time psss-
es on, and as those who in this generation
recite its history to their children, and
grandchildren, who win in their life time
visit its stony cliffs to witness with the cir
own eyes the great Thunder of Waters"
We pass on, and behold the works OF
man-SuspsnsioD Btidge-spanning this
river, at an elevation above the rushing
waters of two hundred and fifty feet. 1t
is one Of the most magnificent structures
of the nineteenth century. We cross
with as much safety, apparently, as if
riding along the snoottest road. The
whirlpool is the next point of interest.
Return to the hotel for dinner, and, after
serving the inner man, continue our
search after sights to Goat Island, which
separates the American Falls from the
Canada or Horse-Sho Falls. After pass
ing the toll gate, registering our names,
and paying our toll, We then 60 wherever
We please, without molestation, except By
an occasional ice-cream and lemonade
stand, and curiosity shops. We went to
Terrepin Tower, but did not mount to lis
most elevated lookout. Having passed
around the leland, returned to hotel;f
packed our trunk for q return home,
whittier We started about ten clock Sat-
urday night; arrived at Detroit early
Sunday morning. Layed over until
Monday morning. Visited the Avenue
Presbyterian Church Sabbath evening :;
listened to = good sermon. Monday, be-
ing much refreshed by good nights
rest, started for Chicago by NJ. c. r. r.
Express Train. consisting Of nine passsn-
ger coaches, three or four freight cars,
two or three baggage cars, and two loco
motives. Began to get uneasy about
making a connection At Chicago; asked
conductor what time he would get in !;
wouldn't give much satisfaction would
do the best he could for our especial ben
eft. We wanted to get home rcaesdsy.
He sympathizedwith us. The train ar
rived in Chicago just thirty minutes after
the train for the West had started. Was
somewhat vexed but would put in the
time by Waiting the Fair again on our
"season ticket !" saw more sights saw
Gen. Hooker. and heard him speak !;
bought various small presents for the chill
dren; and then bid good bye to Chicago
and the Great North Western Sanitsry
Fair. Arrived at home on Wednesday
afternoon, somewhat refreshed in nind