Middletown transcript., 1874-11-07


II Above Dobbs Ferry is sSunny ide.tl
beautiful residence of our great Amer
can author Washington Irving, su
rounded with its lovely ornaments
grounds; with the Hudson rolling ar
sparkling at its feet. Major And
was executed October I'd, 1880. nes
Piedmont; near this place on an em
nence is the residence of Lewis Gay
lord Clark, called Cedar Lawn.
little above this is Nyack, it is on th
same side, and directly opposite is th
place where Andre was captured b
Paulding. Williams and Van Wer'
this place is> called Garrytown. Va
Vert died here in 1928, aged SO, an
a monument marks his final restini
place. Sing Sing. thlrty-two miles u
the river, is the state prison. Th
Tappan sea is widest at this point
here the Verdritege's Hook rises ma
jestically from the river. On the tol
of this mountain is crystal lake abou
two or three miles in circumference
and is the source Of the Hackensacl
river, it is about half mile from tbt
Hudson, and is over three hundred feel
above it, this is called Rockland Lake
Haverstaw is situated on the west bank
of the river, and is noted for its roman
tic scenery and picturesqueness and is
much visited by artists. Stony Point
is short distance above this, and the
scene of Revolutionary conflict.
Peekskill stands close to the river
which here takes very sharp turn and
is one Of the most romantic places on
the Hudson. John Paulding, the leader
Of the trio who captured Andre. was
born here, and here he died in 1918, in
his Goth year. A little above this on
the opposite side is the IoniaD Island,
a place ft for fairies to dwell, here we
the last part-of boat race
(the breaking up); crowds of people
we're assembled here on this lovely
Island, surrounded by water and tower
ing cliffs Gallo rs Hill is just above
here. this is where Gen. Putnam was
,ncamped, and another spy was execut-
ID. About mile above Peekskill, is
me mass of rock looming very abruptly
rom the river, to the height of 1928
eet, this is:,called Antheny's Nose. and
great one it is
On the other side is Dunderl erg
Mountain, graced with the beautiful
lila Of Caldwell's at its base. The
urrent between these two places is
cry rapid at ebb tide. and is called
be Horse Race. Twas here the trea-
arss Of Captain Kidd were supposed to
e. and very seriously searched for.
oms Of tho remains Of the apparatus
sad for this purpose can be seen at
'duderberg Point, going towards the |
Iorse Race. After we pass the latter
oint we enter the former.
Now commences the beautiful rolling
highlands. This grand group Of noun
Inns extend northeast and southwest
I'd cover an area of 16, by 25. miles;
ere the bold magnificent precipices are
'om five to one thousand five hundred
'et above the waters edge; adorned
18th verdural foliage from base to sum-
1T present an awed appearance; here
he waters have a greenisb cast, and are
ore shaddowed than elsewhere. Two
lies below West Point, builded on the
row of the third terrace of the grand
ighhnds, is the Cozsens Hotel y This
very spacious building, and over
oks the finest pass known in any river
the while the Highlands shut out the
and south western horizon
ON our view, little above this on the
me side is the Buttermilk Falls, so
tied for their wild scenery surround
6 its swift flowing water, that rushes
white torrents over the steep preci-
ces and seem to murmur in its cease.
IS fowing-like the maiden to her
ver-l come to meet thee, O, mighty
YER.
A short distance above this, in the !
ry heart Of the Highlands Pass is tn,
'zsens landing; here We landed, and
liking short distance up the Cozsens
ad, We come to a projecting wall
solid rock over one thousand feet in
ight; about three or four feet from q
ground. flowing out Of an opening 9
about nine inches in circumference. ?
q jet Of delightful water, known as .
Cozzens Spring. Following the =
ID still farther we came to s.the silent 9
y Of the Dead" where enc is forci-
! reminded of the beautiful, yet mel
sholy words of Gray, f"
Where many heart once pregnant with :
celestial 6res,"
cps the sleep that knows no waking,
many q child ..to fortune and to
ne unknown ;, ara fn.r;ek:r . ga *.