The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-22

where rustic arborB are to be placed
Passing along LandsdOwne LEDGE the drive re- /
veals continually changing views OF the lakelike
surface OF the river bounded by bold cliffs that are
At the northern terminus OF the ledge it bends west
ward along the southern edge OF Belmont Valley.
AT the point OF turning may be seen remarkable |
group OF chestnut sprouts standing around the fire.
eaten shell OF their parent ee, which is thirty feet
In girth.
Near at hand are several other chesnut stress OF
immense size, probably the offspring OF the giant
relic. circular concourse under the shadow of
these trees, and surrounded by of the same
species Of various ages, is named "Chesnut Ring"
short distance west of this spot stand some noble
oaks, remarkable for symmetry and vigor, which
suggest the name OF Druid Way for the locality. At
this point converge all the footwalks that have been
Valley, and from the river shore, some passing over
rugged heights along precpitous ledge, guarded
borders of Belmont run. Rustic seats are placed
along Druid Way for repose of pedestrians, who may
mere Join their carriages on the adjacent drive, or
rest before going afoOt TO the summit OF Georges
Hill, half mile farther west
1he concourse ON Georges Hill is the destination
ana present terminus OF the drive and paths now
under construction. When these completed,
the work Is to be continued as ordered by the
Board OF commissioners until IL reaches Belmont
and Ridgeland and Chamoun revealing scenery
that may become the subject Of future sketch
Pausing for the present on Georges Hill, the gaze
OF the visitor is directed southwark and eastward
upon wide panorama embracing more than one
fourth of the horizon In the distance the view
takes IN the forests OF New Jersey and the waters OF
the Delaware
In the middle ground lies the city with its crowded
chimneys and its many spires and domes while at
the feet almost, of the observer is a broad plain
covered with verdure and with various crops OF
farm and garden culture, and rural buildings stand
in the midst of these surroundings in the quiet re-
pose of country fe The length of drive laid out for
completion this is about six miles, and the
return from its extremity may be by the more direct
course Of the river road, now in use, making CON
tinuous circuit of nine miles: or by retracng the
Vista Drive giving ride of twelve miles. The
width OF the drive is generally about two rods or
over thirty feet wldened sometimes to fifty feet and
on the concOurses to one hundred and two hundred
feet, and narrowed to twenty-five feet for short dis
destroy valuable trees
The walks and paths now opened here are about
five miles in extent andsOf various widths ranging
from six to nine feet the greater portion being eight
feet wide. These walks are to be extended during
this season to twice their present length.
The surfaces Of these roads yet of the natu-
raj SOIL which may possibly be kept smooth and dry
but the frosts of winter and the thawing out in
spring would destroy this pleasant surface, making
II needful TO give the more costly ana less elastic
surface of broken stone which is to be applied be-
| fore next winter
To provide convenient access to these walks for
the great body Of citizens who do not come in their
! own conVeyances, and for whose recreation the
Park is largely designed commodious landing for
steamboats, and small craft is to be established on
the west shore of the river, near Columbia bridge.
From the vicinity Of this landing the walks diverge
| to Belmont and Landsdowne and Georges Hill.
Besides this agreeable approach by water, the Park
is reached at its most remote angles by short walks
passes Forty-frst street few blocks south Of the
southern border, and another approaches still nearer
to its western angle at FiGy-second street. And the
| Reading accommodation lines take passengers close
to its northern angles at the Falls of Schuylk On
the eastern border the lines of approach are nume-
rous No less than five lines pass directly to the
| various gates along this boundary.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS CAsE.-At noon
| to-day, before United States Commissioner Henry
Phillips, Jr., VIM. S. Myers had continued hearing
upon the charge of attempting to convey smuggled
| goods from the Prussian barque Hannibal to the
shore. Myers was arrested and the goods seized by
previous hearing the defendant was held to await an
investigation OF the character OF the things alleged
| to be Smuppled, The following evidence was
Thomas johnson sworn-Am private watchman ;
on Sunday night the night in question: was at Race
street wharf; was near the barque Hannibal; saw a
and enter the dock: don't know whether it was the
boat that carried away the things; heard no hail
from the vessel saw Mr.. Goodwin there; heard no
conversation between him and parties on the vessel.
Held in $500 bail to answer
REPUBLICAN RATIFICATION MEETING-The cam
paign will open with grand ratification meeting at
Concert Hall tomorrow evening, when number OF
well-known orators will eXpatate on the virtues and
qualifications generally Of the nominees who We're
placed before the people by the various conventions
dressed by the following gentlemen Hon. A K.
Mcclure, Hon. A. G. olmstead, Hon. Linn Bartholo-
General Joshua II. owen, Hon. James NJ. Scovel,
Hon. James Pollock, Major A. r. Calhoun, Major
Brown, Hon. John Cessna, Hon. j. w. Forney, and
Wayne McVeigh, Esq.
| SLAuGHTER-PE -PEN-Mayor Fox some time since an
nounced to his friends that he intended, after filling
| up the police rolls, to weed out the unworthy fel.
| lows who have been imposed upon MN. Yesterday
the guiotine was started, and before night five
heads were Topped OFF. Their names were John
Mcguire, for drunkenness; E. A. Murphy James
Campbell, Thomas Williams, and Substitute Moran
for absence from and sleeping on post
THE CITY BY THE SEA-On Saturday afternoon
next the second Annual Excursion to Atlantic
City, under the charge of Mr.. Alexander Boardman
the courteous conductor on the p. M. train from
this city, will take place. Last year the excursion
YVES magnificent success, and promises to he Sc
this year. The eXcursionsts return to the city OF
Monday morning.
FREs.-At12 O'Clock last night fire occurred at
the restaurant of Hamilton Morris, at Broad anC
Carpenter streets. 1t originated from the explosion
of an oil lamp
AT 4.8e O'Clock this morning fire was dlscovere,
in the cellar of vacant house at Broad and Thomp
son streets, owned by II. j. Dobbins. But trinnI
damage was inflicted.
AN ATTACK ON A WoMAN.-John w. Roat wa
before Alderman PlankintOn yesterday on charg
of assault and battery, with intent to KILL On Satur
day he went into house on Parrish street, between
Ninth and Tenth. He was ordered out, when h,
drew knife, and threatened to cut the female. HI
was then arrested and held in $1,000 bail TO answe
at Court.
SLEEPER ROBBED. S. Cornelius keeps
tavern ON Pine street. above Sixth. Last evening
negro got drunk in the place and went to sleep
While slumbering he was relieved of seven dollars
and pair of pantaOOns. On discovering his los
he caused the arrest of Cornelius, who was subse
quently held for further hearing by Alderman
Kerr
| ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-This morning Thomas
Laphane was arrested by Deputy Marshais Murray
and Barnes, on the charge OF being one OF the par
Hause. in the district OF Richmond some few day
since, during raid by the revenue officials On thu
Illicit distilleries OF that section.
ONE BEGGAR ATTEMPTS TO ROB ANOTHER.-Richart
Lane, beggar, attempted to rob fellow of the
same kind at Broad and Stiles streets Yesterday
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