The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-09-09
Correspondence of THE RECORD.
NOTES OF Ts4ATEL.
.rRENroN TO B1NaHAMToN.

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that of travelling is universally conceded to be
the most delightful. Whether we are whired
rapidly along by the powerful locomotive
through ravines and gorges, under high
mountains and along the green banks Of
rivers, or whether we enjoy ourselves more
quietly from the deck of steamboat, the
charm of being ION the go Is always fasci-
mating.
In this driving age of the world, travelling
is science that needs to be thoroughly
studied in order to be fully enjoyed Maps
and guidebooks must be carefully consulted,
routes selected, purchases made, valises and
trunks packed, and thousand and one
minor affairs attended to. To insure comfort
and pleasure, everything possible should be
arranged before the start.
On the first day of September our little
party, consisting of five ladies and gentlemen,
was gathered upon the platform of the Belvi-
dere Delaware depot at Trenton. We were
all in good health and the best Of spirits, look
ing forward with pleasure to our intended
trip. When the northward bound train ar
rived, we took passage and were soon carried
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from Trenton to Manunka Chunk, the
terminus of the road, the eye of the tourist
is drawn to the picturesque beauty which
everywhere attracts his attention. New
scenes present themselves continually, calling
forth the admiration of the passengers. The
points of interest ON this road are well
known to the readers of THE RECORD that it
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of them. Neat clearly looking villages and
towns here and there are passed, and occa-
sonaly place of large dimensions and more
inhabitants which claims the reputation of
being known as city. The scenery is varied.
Sometimes we skirt along the foot of moun-
tains, anon rafting through cut in the solid
granite or dark brown freestone, and then
gliding out into full view of the Delaware,
whose winding course we follow to Manunka
Chunk.
OF the Delaware river we could hardly find
words to express our impressions. Other
rivers are broader and more imposing, and
present much grander views, but scarcely any
can vie with the Delaware in such an I'M
broken beautiful panoramic view. Look up
br uoWii III is Always picdslilp anu We HCNel
tire in watching the enchanting scene.
Pardee Hall, connected with Lafayette Col
lege, at Easton, makes an imposing appear
ance from the cars. This is almost the only
really fine building which we were able TO see
from our seats all the way from Trenton TO
the Water Gap, distance of about ninety
miles.
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proceeded onward by the Delaware, Laeka-
wanna and Western r. r. When the train
reached Portland, small village nine miles
below the Water Gap, left my seat and stood
outside on the platform of the rear car. There
| could observe the wild gradeur and magni-
tude of the Gap much better than when seated
, inside On either side rises q tall mountain
: clothed with dark foliage, to the height of 1901
f feet and between them the Delaware, of con
o siderable depth at this place, flows plaeidl
0 onward. could not help thinking hoy
G gorgeous must be the sight in October whel
: the leaves begin to change their colors and al
S nature is arrayed in its Autumn dress yellow
4 and red
S At the depot an omnibus was in readiness
t situated at higher elevation than any of TIN
= numerous other hotels in the vicinity. Thi
O house is by FAR the best one at the Gap, ant
r has been open for guests during the past three
! Summers. The gentlemanly proprietor, Mr.
Luke w. Broadhead, spares no expense o
pains to insure the pleasure of his guests.
} After dinner, our party, accompanied b.
: fortunate as to meet with, assembled to TIN
tower on the roof 42J feet above the level o
| the river. We had expected to see sometbin.
g very fine but we were totally unprepared 70
4 such magnificent prospect as was spread OIL
S before MS.
/ To the South was the Water Gap proper
1 which is simply the river crossing It's way be
S tween Mount Minsi on the West and Noun
: Tammany and Mount Blockade on the East
+ To the north is q splendid view, embracing
: vast extent of country. Hills piled ON hills i
e rich profusion met our view and we could no
4 restrain our admiration. Glorious,
!, "grand, " delightful" broke forth from on
J, and another, but somehow our epithets SCENE
s to fall far short of expressing what we desired
u II finally we Tore ourselves away from I'll
C almost enchanting scene and decended to on
s rooms to prepare for ramble on the mour
i tans. From the Hotel we wendell our wa
/ to the little sylvan lake about quarter of
= mile distant Then pursuing our steps W
i toiled up the hills and walked along, Cooper
e Cliff to Table Rock where we had fine vie'
e of the Gap.
IS Turning off to the right and following til
y white lines painted on the rocks for tn
guidance of visitors, we soon reached Mos
d Cataract, Diana,s Bath and Caldeno Fall
l. which all lie close together. We stoope
Z. down and took a drink a-ia-schoolboy from
l. Diana's Bath, little basin followed out O
the solid rock by natural agencies and Away
: full to the brim of clear, sparkling water
70 Leaving the ladies to pursue their wall
alone and return to the hotel, the gentlemen
$. of the party pressed forward to Prospec
Rock, a mile up the side of the mountain
l. Here from, an elevation of 800 feet above TIN