Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-07-30

lueHG CudlI, idIRc UduUer was suspended
upon which was the following design: At the
top large quill pen with the word Power
written underneath; still lower were two clasp
ed hands with the words, North and South,
and over all lowered the American Eagle. In
the evening splendid reception was given tc
the Editorial party by President Hall and lady,
at their residence, and it was truly an elegant
affair from beginning to end. The next morn
ing about seven clock, we took the train for
Cape Vincent, where we were escorted to the
steamer "Watertown," on board Of which we
steamed down the st. Lawrence river to the
| THOUSAND ISLES"
| Our trip among these lovely islands that, gem
like, deck the bosom Of the st. Lawrence was
truly delightful The company was composed
largely of ladies, splendid band was on deck,
and not unfrequently did the Southern boot
keep pace with the dainty Northern slipper as
| they together threaded the mazes of the joyous
dance. The day was one of June's loveliest,
and the golden sunbeams were reflected from
the gentle ripples Of the clear st. Lawrence like
diamonds in an emerald setting. All was joy
|
channel of this noble river, with the flag of the
Union and the British banner waving over u.s.
The scenery of the Thousand Isles" is too
beautiful to be described We bad expected
to be delighted, but the beauty of the scenery
| far exceeded our brightest fancy. Sometimes
we could almost touch the shores of the charm
ing islands which stand so near each other that
we could not decide upon the route for even
half mile ahead. The water had the love-
liest tint, showing in the clear places beneath
the dashing foam as we rushed through it,
And what pleasure it was to lean over the
rail, listen to the low, soft FLASHING, and forget
that In the real life-voyage there are any diff
cult places and shoals full Of danger. But we
were soon aroused from thoughts like these by
an unpleasant sound that broke upon our ear,
and in an instant the boat struck upon rock,
but fortunately recoiled without receiving any
injury There was a considerable mixing up
of the party about that time, and many grace.
full attitudes were assumed, probably with the
intention of taking the threatened ducking as
gracefully as the circumstances would allow
Without further interruption, we pursued our
route to ''PulIman's Island" where splendid
dinner vas provided for US by Senator Winslow
Of Watertown. The beautiful island on which
we stopped is the property of Mr. Pullman, of
"palace-car fame," who kindly rendered us the
use of it. Our return to Watertown was as
delightful as possible. We stopped half an
hour at Clayton to partake of the hospitality
Of the Hubbard and Walton Hotels. At both
hotels elegant tables were Spread with fine ci-
gars and the best Of liquors. Those who wish
ed to, partook according to their tastes, and
though it is said that one editor made ''mis-
print and inserted something else when he
wanted wine, yet there was not member in
the whole party but was proof" against any
excess.
''The shades Of Evening were falling fast
as we steamed away from Clayton amidst the
waving of handkerchiefs and repeated cheers
both from the boat and shore. Music, dancing
and singing beguied the way to Cape Vincent,
where we arrived about half-past eight, and
were transferred to the train which was waiting
to take US back to Waterfowl. An hour s
ride brought us to our destination, and hap
pier excursion party, we suppose, never LETT the
city of Watertown or any other city.
Our letter is growing long, but we cannot
close without mentioning the Davis Sewing
Machine Band, which, by the gentlemanly con-
duct of its members, and their charming mu
sic, added no little to the pleasure and delight
of the occasion. In our next we will try to
give some account Of the Grand Ball given by
the citizens of Watertown to the Editors of
New York and the South.
G M