The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-09-02

ted some of the most noted and most cele
brated places on our continent. We passed
through Sleepy Hollow, passed over the iden
teal bridge over which the needless Hcssian
pursued Ichabod Crane, visited the grave o
Washington Irving, the Paulding Manor and
Philips Castle at Tarrytown,-and an ole
church which history says is the oldest churcl
edihce in the state Its walls contain bricks
that were shipped from Holland for its cree
ton. 1t bears the following inscription
ERECTED BY FREDERICK PHILLIPS
and
cATHARINE CORTLAND,
his VJe.
1699
| This old Dutch Church is less than hun
bred yards from Irving's grave. We also
visited the spot on which Major Andre, the
British spy, was captured. The site is now
marked by monument with suitable in
scription.
From Tarrytown, which is a most gorgeous
place, TO lrvngton, one grand residence sue
ceeds another until the space is entirely occu-
pied. No description can do this scene justice
1T is truly enchanting. We can hardly be-
leve that we are in America. 1t seems like
the stately homes of some European Lords.
Closely shorn lawns, dense groves, beautiful
fountains, meandering drives, gorgeous
palaces. and superb coaches and teams, meet
our eyes in every direction. Each dignitary
seems to be striving to excel his neighbor un-
til they have formed a community that is not
surpassed perhaps in the world. Whatever
wealth can do, whatever learning can do,
whatever the rarest genius can do, is done
here.
Newark, N. j., 0 A. M.
From Irvington to Yonkers the roadsides
are occupied with the residences of wealthy
men, among whom are numerous celebrated
artists and authors. Handsome mansions,
beautiful lawns, shady groves, delightful
drives, sparkling fountains, and luxuriant
yariegated flower gardens, meet our eyes on
every side. To adorn and beautify this place
are expended millions of dollars elsewhere ac-
cumulated. The labor of hundreds is required
to keep these lawns suitably shorn nor is
any laborer required to be more particular in
HIS UuoHicSS, bitttu biiC dACoSOio Va bhSoD
handsome grounds.
The city of Yonkers is a handsome place
the home of many retired professional men.
Every thing here is neat and clean. Fine
stone-wals, fine stone houses, and excellent
roads, are objects especially worthy our COM
ments.
From Yonlsers to the city the land Is devo-
ted to agricultural purposes. Corn, oats,
cabbage, onions, and the like, flourish here.
The cattle look well, land there are a great
many of them. During the whole day have
seen no sheep, and but few hogs.
AS we crossed the Harlem river and entered
the city, old and dilapidated buildings and
ragged commons began to appear. This is a
scene common to the suburbs of all large cities
but fancy it is fully as well developed here,
as any where upon this continent yet why
it should be so | am unable to tell.
When we had passed the Harlem River,
(Which by the way is not river at all-but
rather a gut or narrow strait connecting
East river with the Hudson through which
the water flows sometimes one way and some-
times the other, as the tide of the ocean
Directs about mile, fine residences began to
appear occasionally, and the intervening
grounds began to put on difference appear
ance. Here are fine vegetable gardens,
tastefuly arranged and richly adorned with
the choicest of flowers. We have not wit
messed better cultivation anywhere than we
saw here. And as we draw nearer and nearer
to the densely populated portion of the city
the less evidences of neglect we see until, at
length, there is beautiful alienation of
splendid three-story brick buildings and
luxuriant vegetable gardens-a scene rare and
pleasing. ais'
The drive through the city was much more
pleasant than we had anticipated--the more
so no doubt because it was in the evening.
Indeed, if any one wishes to see city, let him
drive slowly through it seated in and open car
riage-say at the rate Of two miles per hour,
stopping to visit whatever is curious or nota-
BILE. Under this arrangement, beauties will
appear that otherwise lie concealed, and at
tentions shown that under other arrangements
are not granted. Indeed if you wish tile PEG
pie of a city to respect you, visit the places OF
their urbane splendor with your own mode OF
conveyance, and in your usual dress rustic
though they may be and their urbanity,
pleased with your rusticality, will hardly cease
to do you honor. So we have ever found it ii
the proud cities of the Atlantic slope, land Sc
we shall ever expect to find it--let our peregri
nations be where they may. And SO it should
be. Were tonight obliged to call upon U
S. Grant or Queen Victoria, the President O
Vassar College, or Of the proud Lafayette,
would not change piece Of my dusty gar
ment. 1t would be as absurd to do SO, as i
would be for either of those dignitaries II
borrow, or beg, dirty rustic suit TO call upor
me at my humble home. No, let every one b
content with his calling, and his condition
Let every one dress according to his position
let every one possess his manners according Il
his temperament Jet each do to the other
as he, under like circumstances, would hav'
him do to him, land the present arrangement
Of society is most charming. Variety ant
contrast make the life Of community ant
the attempt of every one, to be like ever.
ono afSuate ,,rfsUna alxortiva And IL is wei