The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-22
YORK HERALD FRIDAY AUGUST o. ls7a-TRIPLE SHEET

nj the station In Rome. The Romans were not ont
in any considerable lorce and but for the TACT that
at this point saw couple OF pugstic individuals
preparing to give one another
ROMAN PUNCH,
there was nothing particular to notice. Iunder.
STOOD however, that Rome is quite an interesting
place Ior young widows and young ladies OF Rome.
antic turn Of mind There is, It should also be
mentioned in this connection, q Rome Sentinel
Gus and unhappy. FROM Rome we proceed to as.
certain whether there il any salt-there always
was plenty Of virtue-leit in
SYRACUSE.
Syracuse has often, wanted to be the capital OF
the state, Dut there seems to be little too much
capital invested in the new Capitol building at Al
the luxury ofbeing the centre FOR the distribution
OF the omciai spoils OF the Empire State. Syracuse
VANDERBILT EXTENSION PLAN,
which means that it's linked sweetness is being
long drawn out. That Is to say, the dining tables
that were won't to be spread near the old shed,
miscalled depot have been extended consider
able distance beyond the cars sweeping past the
vanderbilt House as If they were afraid that the
talsman In the name would attract some OF the
passengers from the twenty minute goDbie Al the
dining saloon just beyond eyonasr1 Al
found everything dull, and the Genesee Falls,
famous for Sam Patch's fatal folly, dry as chip.
Here let me pause a moment to relate briefly q
little
ANTE-BELLuM INCIDENT.
Rochester as your readers aware, Is the resi-
dence OF the well known colored orator Fred Doug
lass. In 1860 he was about one OF the most i'm.
portant characters on the political stage at that
turbulent period. II was the fortune OF your cor
respondent 10 visit Rochester In that year alter
having interviewed most or the prominent states.
Of the country at their homes IN all sections or
the country. Douglass, however, was not IN the
programme, but being here determined to call
upon MIN. With rnat view, and IN company with
an English officer who mad lost an arm at the
battle OF 1nkermann, the residence OF Douglass
was visited. He happened not to be IN at the
moment, but one OF his daughters, who was an ex-
cellent pianist by the way, we had ample oppor-
tunity to realize invited us to be seated until her
entered, and after introducing ourseives-our host
doubtless being surprised that HERALD repre-
sentative should dare to venture his thresh.
old-Douglass, with much dignity said:-
"Gentemen, am glad to see you. But would
Ike to know whether your intents be wicked or
Being assured on this point the conversation
proceeded, and the whole field Of American politics
was traversed. Slavery, OF course, was one OF the
principal themes touched upon. douglass was de-
scribing with his usual intensity and bitterness
the horrors OF Southern slavery-of which he was
once himself notable vlctm-when my English
companion found an opportunity to interpose the
"But you will acknowledge, Mr.. Douglass, that
there are some slaves in the South who are con-
tented with their cOndltionr'
Douglass, in measured and forcihle tones, re-
Piled
''No, sir; a slave is never contented. II he has
a bad master he wants better one. If he has q
better one he wants the best II he has the best he
wants to be master OF himself"
That being truism which nobody could deny,
We shortly after took leave, your correspondent
to hear afterwards from railroad condact nt
"That NEW YORK HERALD reporter had better look
out how he calls at the private houses OF people or
he may get his head broken"
Onward we continued, just tarrying at
ALBION
long enough to admire its cliffs which are verdant
and beautiful, and to hear MisSlssippian declare
that
BEN BUFFERS BRorHER-IN-LAw
would carry the State OF Mississippi in spite of all
opposition His eyes mOistened as he uttered this,
but, using an eXpletlve beginning with the letter
3D." he affirmed that there was no help for It,
land let me parenthesize here that that Is the
general sentiment among many with whom have
conversed with regard to Ben Buffers influence,
not only in Mississippi, but in Massachusetts, and
in fact all over the Union wherever the federal ad
ministration has patronage.)
BETWEEN ALBION AND LOCKPORT,
the latter the residence OF SANFORD E. Church--the
strongest mar, probably, in the democratic party
in the State-we skirt the borders Of the township
OF Hartand, from which
MORGAN THE MASONIC RENEGADE,
so mysterlously disappeared many years ago. and
whose disappearance brought into vitality the
anti-Masonc party, with the now venerable Thur
low Weed as its leader. There are still residents
living in Hartland who remember Morgan, and be-
lieVe that he still lives In some foreign quarter or
has died natural death.
Jumping Niagara Falls for the present, we reach
the
SUSPENSION BRIDGE
Leaving the cars, we prepare to undergo that In
etfaole bore and botheraton to purely pleasure
travelers-the examination OF luggage by Custom
House officials. doubt exceedingly whether the
amount realized from the seizures OF dutv-paying
goods here pays. the salaries OF the persons en-
gagged in the service. But II Is perhaps best Tor the
present to let the nuisance go on until times
change and circumstances warrant its abatement.
was rather amused at the remark of Western
man. In reply to the question whether he had any
dutiable goods in his baggage.
'Dutiable goods lou may examine my bag.
that ought to pay duty 1t Is the duty they owe to
a washerw0man."
ON BRITISH SOIL.
After about an hours ride on very easy-going
road we lind ourselves at
and, taking an omnibus at hand, we are driven at
once to the welland House, which we understand
to be one of the best hotels in the place.
DESCRIPTION OF ST. CATHARINES
st. Catharnes, which is situated about twelve
miles west OF Niagara Falls, Is q beautiful young
and growing city, OF about twelve thousand m
habitants. Its location on the banks Of the We'll
land Canal proves OF great advantage to the bush
ness community. as nearly every steamer and YES
ports takes in its supplies here. The delays
necessarily accustomed by passing through the
locks leading up the mountain afford ample time
for not only vessel proprietors and captains dong
all their tradings but also through passengers
male and female, on the steamers, taking drive
to the Falls and other places and purchasing first
class outfits in the way of clothing, dresses,
jewelry and many other things, all OF which are
sold mere at about half the prices asked on the
bined with that of the hundreds Of wealthy
class hotels, has built up number OF
MERCANTILE ESTABLISHMENTS
that even New York itself might envy. Such men
TAFT, Carlisle, Stfutners, Barr, Thomson, Fowler,
Douglas, Monro, Andrews, Boles and many others
who might be mentioned are the managers OF mer-
camille establishments, such as can scarcely be
eQualled in the Dominion.
THE HOTELS
OF which the Cty OF all Saints' can boast are kept
in superb style. The Willard House, MIR. f. NJ.
Bromley proprietor Is kept in a manner equalled
by very few IN this or any other country. Tue bill
OF fare which is laid before the guests oil this estab
lishment presents variety and richness that would
satisfy Che most epicurean Oriental. The
Stephenson House, y. stinson Co. propri-
etors, is immense Summer hotel, ahd is
generally filed with pleasure and health seekers
rom all parts OF the Continent, many OF whom find
great relief from the mineral waters and baths, Tor
which st. Catharines is famous. Spring Bank Is
an extensive private hotel, kept by DR.. Mack, an
eminent physician, whose name Is well known in
every State of the Union. This fine private hotel
is the work of many oil the Doctors best years.
He has furnished 1t In the richest and most luxu-
rious style, combining all the excelences and COM
forts OF the best hotel with the quietness and pleas
ures of home. The mineral and Turkish baths OF
Spring Bank are taken by people from all parts OF
the Continent
THE wELLAND HOUSE BATHS