New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-10-23

for having directed them TO the Wilderness. and their In
dlgnstOn at the false and wicked rumors which have
woods observe the effect OF tho climate upon their pa
ens, add their testimony 10 that of the eenvaescest.
suffering from dyspepsia. consumption and kindred com
plants cannot with the least facts be Denied
and that OF this Glars will be deferred from
testing its strengthening aud healing properties because
which have been TO the contrary L. not my
power say who will be benefited, who should ua-
elan is the better Judge. mention what and
know and feel that VITA the statement OF FACTS have
done all that belongs TO me to do; predict that the
Wilderness Will be and more irequented BY nya
dS accommodations arc provided Tor their reception
and comfort aud that the region VIII become inc resort
OF thousands each year seeking restoration 10 Health
THE WILDERNESS TREE.
know that certain class OF spOrtsnen are indignant
because their sporting has been spoiled and the wooss
filled with people," To stch have only 20 reply thatI
am glad if the woods filed with people, and trust
that thousands will visit them yearly. with all legiti
ma te sport sympahze. both by nature and habit ana
would be quick any to resent improper hterieehco
with IT, but have sympathy AT all with those two "a
three hundred gentlemen who would selshly inohos.
Ollie the ADIRONDACK wilderness Tor their own eAcu ~,
amusement aud benefit Indeed do not look at the
Wilderness as belonging to sportsnen or any oter CLASS
it belongs the country at large Is magnificent noun.
tains thousand lakes many Of them perfect gems o.
scenery their dark green framework OF pine ana
cedar the pure giving quality OF its atmosphere
the refreshing coolhess of It's summer WINDS, e QUOT
It's lilies are for all It's true worth does not eonssE
and every trout disappear from waters and yet al
intrinsic excellence would remain. and It's value 70
for game; East to the Provinces or
North to the Canadas, or West 10 the Rocky Mountains
But this Wilderness lying as IL does within two days
ride OF our great Cities Is not for US TO seshy appo
pirate IL is. and Is to be regarded In the future.
place TO which not only the artist aud the lover OF ma
ture In her grandest aspecis but the business man ana
the professional man. weary and jaded by months and
years Of work. go and find in is recesses. rest
and recuperatIOn for body and mind There are thou
sands OF men IN our cities. clergy men, lawyers pbys
cians merchants and bankers-men whose lives TOO
valuable to the country 10 be shortened by day-ts
whom mOnths annual sOiOurn In this wilderness would
bring renewal Of ali their powers and a vast Increase
OF all their energies The oyerworked student and pro-
lessor In our colleges the clerks IN our stores ana every
| young man whose habits or occupation put heavy
strain upon his body and mind. should visit this reglon
not to sit down in deness the hotels along the margin
OF the Wilderness but to take guide and penetrate into
learning that most beautiful OF aquatic arts the oi
padding build up his body m muscular power aud add
is the of the Wilderness aud its value to
In this do not wish to be understood as saying
the sporting facilities Of the Wilderness are now or soon
will b. exhausted No matter how many thousands visit
North Woods years must before good sports
man with capable guide VIII NM dncult 10 eed us
camp with venisOn while is troutproducng capacity Is
practically inexhaustibe. IL sounds queery to one who
knows from actual experience the extent OF tho Wilder
ness. to hear people talk about the wilderness being
overrun" and crowded with visitors" Why. know 0f
Of lakes within two days journey OF my camp On
the Racquette land che Racquette this was the
frequented OF lake) where boat never pene
trated. aud fly SO far as the best guides know was
ness aud localities can found where, for the enare
and where deer and trout shall be found in lavish album
dance. Bnt 80 long as the public seem inclined 70 take
the margin OF the Wilderness until this year. aud VINO
visited only dozen Of It's thousand lakes spending
merely three weeks In the woods they must base
they imposed upon. II for ignorance
aud sedshuess to prefer the charge OF exaRgeraton
against writer, and for time, by Federation aud per-
sisteDt defamation OF wellBfOnned authority to cause
his testimony be discredted. But time stes that
which is true. and there thousands In the country
who know that instead of exaggerating the extent.
beauty and health giving properties of the Wilderness
have, in no passage what have given To the public.
painted up reality. The the region visited.
| the more will this be acknowledged.
laEa NV
general desire the part OF the reading aud travelling
public. and given fair aud candid statement as avn
able make OF the which lead 10 the defamation
OF the Adirondack Wilderness The best argument against
such have msrepreSented the beauty and heathVnK
qualities Of the REGION is found Ia the fact. that every
prominent hOe has already all It's engaged for next
by visitors OF this and other aud larger hotels
being rapidly built t. meet tie demand for accommo-
datiOn predict that the Wilderness is To be the great
Sumner for the class OF have designated In
this letter Hotels will multiply cottages VIII be built
along shores Of its lakes, white tents CLEAN anna
the pues which its islands, and hundreds OF weary
and over-worked viii penetrate the Wilderness 70 is
nerost recesses and aud amid ITS solitude health AMI
repose Let no lover the Wilderness fear that selfish
ness or ignorance blind the eyes OF the American
people by false and injurious reports that they VIII not
visit and behold for themselves OF the most charming
| and picturesque sections Of our beloved country
| w. X. H. MURRAY.