New-York tribune., 1874-06-22
SUMNER RESORTS.
DELAWARE WATER GAP.

BATHING, HUNTING DRIVES, WALKS AND NOUN
TAIN AIR--rHE GUESTS PRESENT AND PROMISED.
FROM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRIBuSE.l
DELAWARE WATER GAP, PENN, June H.
Few mountain resorts have gained popularity OF late
years az much as ths-and none could be more deserv
ing OF the attention Of Summer visitors Less has been
ne ard OF II In NewYork than Of Of tanner and less
accessible retreats which Is doubtless owing to the fact
thatthe accommodations have been nted aud also that
most or the number that here were from Phadel
pha Every the farm houses and or two hotels
we're hed with those who had discovered the beauties
OF ths seeton and only too glad TO nnd IN t the
quiet OF place to the fashionable world, and
at distance from the great Summer ceners. II suited
the Qnakers OF Philadelphia and they not the ones
to whisper its natural attractions in the ears OF New
YORK Here they kept their eyes open but knew equally
well how to close their lips home. But when the
dns from the cities began the proportions OF
recent years. the wIter Gap had TO receive its share.
The farmhouses began to enlarge aud become boarding
houses; the few hotels added new wings and invited
more guests, and plans were laid for various improve
ments, among which. two ago, the construc-
tion OF hotel capacity for 800 guests Efforts
we're then made TO attract NewYork people, and were
successful 10 such a degree that half OF the Summer
visitors last year from that city, and thousand
people were accommodated within the circuit OF mile
or mile and half This number does not OF course in
cude all the visitors but only those who could be ae
commodated at time. There were 1000 names regis
tered during the season the two large hotels-the
Water Gap House and the Kittatinny-and there were
doubtless 1900 persons IN the place for longer or
shorter stay Many come here from Trenton. Elizabeth
Jersey City, and other large towns in New-Jersey
GUESTS THAT HAVE TO VISIT THE BEACH FIRST.
1t is yet time for the public houses to be full Phil
adepha guests who choose the mountains in preference
to the beach borne already by the tide at the begin
ming OF Summer Atlantic CITY and Cape May, If, for
other reason, TO retain their selirespect Where
everybody they must go, only for day or for
single bath among the In some cases they were
not ready to leave home for the Summer at the beginning
OF June, but spend week fortnight by the sea
shore, and still call themselves at home. Then when
July comes in sight they have done their duty to the
beach, have their houses order and are all prepared
for the mountains.
There were few families at the Water Gap. however,
at the first OF June. These people, for the most
part who are not absorbed in the frvoty OF Summer
display and dress; who seeking jolly ume gaining
health and strength out of sight hearing OF dress
makers aud hardressers. They dress once day per
haps twice thrice but at all events waste fewer half
hours In the process week than in day at the city,
The oppressyey hot days at the beginning Of the week
scarcely endurable here than In the cities.
Notwithstanding the average Summer temperature
ten degrees lower than In NewYork the 9th inst
was not whit cooler here than there, II reports were
correct. The mercury stood at s5o in the Water Gap
House, which, according to the record of the hotel IL
the highest point 1t has reached since the opening OF the
house two years ago. That the first and only un-
comfortable day thus far although to-day with the mer
curry at 657 there is much dsapproya Generally speak
ing the months OF June and September exhibit the water
Gap scenery 10 best advantage.
HOW TO GO TO THE WATER GAP.
By the old wagon-roads the Water Gap was 30 miles
distant from both New-York and Philadelphia; bur
when the railroads built, NewYork the gliner
by miles and nearly hour in time, 81 hours
being required from New York, and u from Phadel-
phia Trains leave the foot of Barclayst on the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at a. NJ. and
D. u and arrive at the Water Gap at 1880 a. NJ ana
1870 D. This is broadgauge track, aud no change Is
required Trains over the SewJersey Central, leaving
the foot OF LIbertyst at N. aud p u connect al
the Junction with the Hampton lnk between the Cen
tra and the Delaware aud Lackawanna, which is inter
cepted at Washington. Trains 20 New-York aud Phia-
dephia leave the Water Gap 64c 1903 and 5:h
D. Phiadep phia trains leave Kensington depot
at 7:30 IN. and p. There arc two daily mails 70
and from both cities. The Belyidere, Delaware and
Flemington Railroad from Trenton TO Manunko Chunk,
passes along bank Of the Delaware River the whole
distance. The Delaware, Lackawanna and western
Road passes through the gorge aud along the bank Of
river at the foot OF Sunset Cf Some efforts
were made 10 introduce seamooatng on the river De-
tween Belyidere and Port Jerys and in 1860 boat
made it's first and Last trip the initial voyage ending,
through the Of the engineer IN the ezpo-
sion OF the boiler wthoss OF many lives This accident
killed steamboarg the Delaware, 1t is feared, be-
yond resurrection, and attempt has since been made
TO revive it,
There il much OF historic interest attached 10 this To-
caty. The Lenape Delaware Indians possessed the
land two centuries ago and welcomed the whites TO
their hunting grounds and 10 xtent adopted their
methods cultivated the soil, anu made certain progress
toward civilization. They remained friendly 70 the set
thar fn-a m M and
we're ewarded by subugaon and exile The doings OF
this tribe are still rehearsed by the old inhabitants 10
whom they related by their ancestors and there
many singular and beautiful legends extant which
date back the settlement OF the Dutch ia this valley
and which have given many OF the names points Of
interest along the river aud in the mountains.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TREASURES.
This section has also contributed very largely TO the
specimens illustrative of earlier Indian existence Arti
ces used by the Indians have been found in
great abundance. Tonahawks. pipes, hammers. arrow
points, axes small ornaments and vases, bowls and
plates are among articles OF stone found here. hr
l. " Brodhead proprietor Of the Water Gap House. has
large collection Of specimens, and has done much TO
the full OF the valley In this pareu-
lar Franklin Peae devoted several years or his life TO
collecting archaeological specimens from different coun-
tries and the articles from the United
States were found In this valley Upon the death OF Mr.
Peae his widow had the greater part OF his collection
numbering 5000 specimens. photographed, and
published Is copies of the large volume which they
made. This was published last year, privately as
tribute to the meery OF Mr. Peae each volume costing
tO0 After presenting copies TO several OF the European
governments ia countries where he hal made collee-
tons, the remainder gwen 70 his personal friends
specially Interested in the subject. Mr. Brodhead, hav
ing Peale his work, was one OF the reeip
tents OF this valuable book. II is cataogued and full
description OF each specimen Is gwen, while there Is
much information by way OF lectures regarding the age
Which is thus illustrated. The collection which 1t rep
resents still retained by Mrs. PeaIe but at her death
will become the possession of the American Phosopn-