The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-07
SHARON SPRINGS.
How % Get To the sprinxs-Splendid Scenery
Old the RonG-(srapdeur Ol the Hills and
Glories Of the VaIleys-ShnrOn Springs
What the Place In Like and How IL looks.

How "a Get to the Sprinxs-Sple Scenery
Oh the RonG-Graudeur Ol the Hills and
Glories Of the vaIleys-shnrOn Springs
What the Place In Like and How IL looks.
SHARON SPRINGS, July ., 1870.
On the arrival of the boats from New York plea
sure seekers and invaiids may take what was con-
sidered the best route in other days from Albany
via New YORK Central TO Paatine Bridge, O distance
OF hfty-three miles, and then travel sOutherly by
stage nine miles over country animated by thrifty
farmers. Thanks are due to the enterprsing pro-
Jector and manager OF the Albany and Susquehanna
department OF the Delaware and Hudson Canal
Company for opening new and convenient all rail-
route to Sharon Springs Visitors from New YORK
ana other points East preferring this way may pro-
cure tickets at the depot opposite the landing in
Broadway. The liberal provisions, characteristic OF
the genius and enterprise Of the age, have been
made, making this an expeditions and pleasant
thoroughlaie. New and elegant coaches, with all
the modern improvements have been furnished
with an eye single TO ease safety and speed TO ac-
commodate the public satisfactory arrangements
have been made to run train Sundays leaving Al
bany In the morning and returning in the evening.
The distance to Sharon Springs Is about sixty
miles. The road takes course westward and
passes through portion OF Albany, Schenectady
ana Schoharie counties. After leaving the city a
rich and fertile agricultural section Is traversed.
Farms in fine state Of cultivation with neat and
attractive dwellings and substantial outbuildngs,
dot the plains. The Heldeborgh Mountain range,
stretching along on the south, few miles away,
wears n look OF primitive lOveliness, and entrances
the lover OF nature with its venerableness and ro
nance, over the brow forming the lett wing OF the
grand and picturesque chain gldes along the Iron
horse bringing It's heavily laden train Ere tired OF
the mountain breeZes and the varied features OF the
mountains wild, the beautiful Schoharle river,
sweeping majestcally on the right, enAvens the
view Tne bottom lands and undIating hills OF
this region, much known for their fertility ana
attraciveness and being the favorlte seat IN the
early history OF this country, OF the red man
where re-echOed the war whoOp and the war dance
receive, and deservedly so, Q more than passing
attention, What changes have taken place IN the
valley and its surroundings within the past two hun
dred years. Before the pale faces, loyal and true as
MOrphy, have fed the savages ana the tory
blooded. Like mist before summers sun-lit
breeze have they passed away. -, o,o a., n,,,,,
waters then the stream is passed, and the snorting
leader, rolling with strong pull gides you forward
up the charming valley Of the Cooleskill, making
HOwe's station From the platforms and coach win.
dows the mouth or entrance way to the wonder OF
the "depths," howe's Cave is seen. On the right
rocks IN rugged grandeur range In massive piles.
Away to the south and west, overhanging the
busy valley, what landscape opens to view.
Rounded peaks. towering high. all covered with
woodland green; here and there a hill rejoicing
under the reign Of active brans skilled muscles and
noble hearts, deep water-worn ravines, where dwell
in wild retreat the willy foe and forest sOngster; on
ward over levelled lodges and cultivated fields, the
fourshing village Of Coblcskill Is soon hailed A
with welcome Is heard the familiar "all ABOARD"
Leaving behind the thrifty and enterprsing town
lwhere j. II. Ramsey TOOK shelter in its prerairoad
days. the untired champion Of the turf speeds along
by swiftly rushing mill streams over hills, through
graded ravines, TIL nearing Rockton Heights, when
its steam responsive TO the demands OF prac-
tised brains and muscles, whistles down brakes
..Sharon to the delight OF ALL is announced by con-
! auctor and brakeman. sharon House, "Pa-
| vilon,u "Congress Hail." "Eldridgc House, y
.unlon Hal--ts all in the way OF business-a grand
| rush by the coachmen for the trade
| The depot Is seated on an elevation overlooking
the village proper, and Is thirteen hundred eet above
the Hudson river. The village is reached by 4 ro-
| mantle road, cut through rocky bed. Main
| street contains NUMBER or hotels and dwelling
! houses. At The left, in the lower part OF the
! street. the springs are found. never falling
stream OF water rushes out OF tine rocks and passes
muslngly by the base Of the highland range Instead
| Of running parallel to Main street. It's dancing
waters, bounding now ana then over broken hedges,
| iroth ana foaIn the heart gladden5 and pace
| Qulckens to keep time with Its music's chime.
throughout the shady hillside, covered with forest
that h universally admired, the rambler hnds walks
| leading devious ways SPARKLING ioultains. con-