The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-09-16

IN nature that is every day becoming more
widely celebrated, until we venture the
prediction that its fame will in time be
rivalled in this section of the world only
by Niagara itself. Differing from the lat
ter altogether, however, it is vast chasm
rent through the mountain, apparently by
the countless ages of wear and tear of the
stream that flows in many cascades through
its entire length; or possiblya CONFUSION of
nature completed much of it at once. An
hour or more sulficed our party to explore
by intricate and often dizzy paths the
wonders of the Glen from its mouth to its
tarthest end, n mile or more in length
Then we returned and rested by invita-
ton at the Mountain House, erected mid
way on precipitous slope overlooking an
interesting portion of this wonderful place.
Mr.. Parsons, the generous owner, and Mr..
White, his assistant, at this place of CRATE.
full rest for the weary explorer of the Glen,
here received us, and soon, seated at his
hospitable board, we were RECALLED with his
native Catawba, most delicious and
sparkling wine, unexcelled by any We
tasted on the rohte-and wit and mirth
and speech-making passed away. the hour
here most pleasantly indeed. After taking
a parting view of the lake and surrounding
country from Cemetery Hill, and dining at
hn hot Of Vol IL b.
this enchanting place, and arrived in due
time at Canandaigua, where we tarried for
the night.
Early next morning we made our last start
for the Falls direct, stopping only at Roch-
ester, to take brief view of the Genessee
Falls, the scene of famous Sam Patch's
leap, and little lager at Frederick Fachs
lager beer garden, located adjoining there
to. This fall is about one hundred feet
high and is beautiful, rather than sublime
But we must not pause again until we
come to Niagara - grand, sublime, oft
described but indescribable old Niagara
where we arrived on Thursday afternoon
at the Cataract House. From that time
until Saturday morning we were employed
in sight seeing here, and yet we felt the
time too brief for more than passing
glimpse at the many things to be seen.-
Besides the grand Falls themselves, viewed
by daylight and by the light of the full
moon at night, varied at each view, but
varied in grandeur always, we visited
the Whirlpool, Devils Hole, Rapids and
other spots of interest. Passing to the
Canada side, over the new suspension
bridge, we here came to the spot to obtain
true idea of Niagara. The view from the
Canada side is the best. Here, too, is To-
Gated Mr.. Barnett's museum, collection
that contains an almost infinite variety of
all kinds of curiosties of beasts, birds and
fishes, with the best preserved mummy
yet known. Its proprietor generously
threw open his doors to our party and con-
tributed to our pleasure in every possible
way in his power. No visitor to Niagara
should fail to visit this museum. From
Mr.. Barnett's we were escorted to the Mu-
scum Hotel, b. Noble, proprietor, and again
were the recipients of much attention and
kindness. The hosts most excellent bran
dy and other refreshments ad ill.,, were
placed at FOUR disposal, and appreciated
after the fatigues of the days sightseeing.
After going under the Falls and getting a
good wetting by neglecting to don the oil
cloth suits provided for visitors, we re-
turned again to the Cataract House, and on
Saturday morning bade adieu to Niagara.
To the regret of the members of our asso-
citation, the want Of time forbade us to ac-
cept the Inequalities of the city of Will
Transport on our return, so kindly rendered
by Peter Herdic, Esq, mayor of that city,
as also an invitation from the same gentle
man to his beautiful Minnequa Springs, on
the route. By Sunday morning at ten
o'clock, the Monumental city was again
reached, and the Editorial Excursion of
1870, long to be remembered by all who
participated in it, was at an end. Friend
ships were formed that will not so soon, how
ever, terminate, but will grow stronger and
deeper as eachrecuring season shallre unite
us again on like pleasant occasions. So
mote it be.
Upon the conclusion of the trip the fol-
lowing resolutions were offered by VIM. II.
Ruby, and unanimously adopted:
ResOlged, LIST, that the thanks of this As
socation are cordially rendered to the au-
thorities of the Northern Central Railroad
Company for their extreme kindness in ar
ranging for the Associations an excursion trip
to Niagara Falls and intermediate points,
and for placing us in charge of such polite
and attentive gentlemen as r. s. Hollins,
(who has been Secretary Of the Company
since its organization,) and S. G. Wilson,
Esq, (Telegraphic Superintendent of the
entire roadD whose unremitting attentions
to our comfort have not ceased to the pres
ent time; and to Edward s. Young, Esq,
General Passenger Agent for his thought
full consideration for our comfort on the
trip, whereby the WEAKNESS of nearly nine
hundred miles of rapid railroad travel
was entirely obviated.
Cd. That we highly appreciate the gen
erous hospitality of E. b. Parsons, ESQ,
land his polite assistant j. White, Jr.. J the