Middletown transcript., 1874-11-07
The Hudson River, As Far As
"The Cozzens.


river in America, is the beautiful Hud
son Its delightful scenery and natura
curiosities are sufficient to attract tn
attention Of the foreign tourists; an'
the grand majestic Palisades. Noun
Dunderberg. Anthony's Nose. tb'
Highlands. Catskill Mountains, Crow
Nest, and Storm King are names ii
familiar with our literary friends a
those in their household; have beer
told BY those who have visited the
Rhine, that they are rivals in thei'
grandeur and loveliness but this il
not all-the American holds it a. some
thing dearer than beautiful, peace
fully flowing river, vending its way
between its serpentine banks to the sea
twas here some Of the struggles for
independence we're made.
Every foot along its picturesque
border have been trodden by the noble
men of l776, and our Washington. SO
God-likc, has made its battle Scared
banks dear to every American heart !;
%. for another Washington to fill our
Presidential chair
The FIRST place that greets the travel
er's eye is the beautiful city Of Hoboken
and its ueighbor, Weehawken. Here !"
monum ment once marked the spot on
which Alexander Hamilton was killed
in a duel with Aaron Burr, July 1lth,
1904. The pretty town Of Bloomingdale.
Eve miles from city hall. is the site Of
large Orphan ksylum !; it's beautiful
verdual lawns sloping down to the tran
quill waters are very pleasant sight to
the eys About mile above is Bulls
Ferry. this is small village; then |
(seven miles) Manhattanville with its
large Lunatic Asylum, surrounded with
its lovely grounds dotted with graceful
evergreens. is prominent object of in
tcrest then comes the littletdwns of
Harlem and Oarmansville one mile
apart. At 152 Street, New York, the
high bridge carries the croton water
across the Harlem river. here we have
a very fine view Of the city, see many
of the distinguished places. At lS1
Street, is Fort Washington, where in
November 18th, 1776. tnree thousand
Americans commanded by Col. Magaw,
were taken prisoners after bloody as
sault upon the works, in which eight
hundred British were killed.
Two days after this Lord CORVALLIS
with six thousand troops crossed the
river at Dobbs Ferry and came down
upon the Americans, retreating from
Fert Lee 2E.E s.a.l
Fort Lee is favorite summer resort,
It is situated on the left bank of the
river opposite Goth Street, and is about
800 or $50 feet above the river this
Is the beginning of the grand majestic
Palisades for miles they extend along
the river in one perpendicular wall Of
rock. varying from two hundred to five
hundred feet in height; some places
these are covered with thick growth
of brush-wood, at others with stunted
trees, then again they are perfectly
bare, but always showing the upright
cliffs. which is the NEST striking fea-
ture; these rocks are of dark brown
solors and in many places, names and
dates are sngraven more than one hun
drsd feet shove the water. The name
wasi given from their striking resem- Il
blance to huge trunks Of old trees u
placed close together in upright posi- II
ton for baricads or defense here the D
water is very deep and vessels run II
quite close to the cliffs. in many places 8
there is not enough space for narrow ?
foot-path, then there is enough for q Il
isherman's cottage which present quite II
\ picture-like appearance. Above Fort P
Washington on the same side, stood it
Fort Gryon, and not far beyond is Il
3pnytos Duyvili creek, famous in his r
ory. and the northern boundary of
Manhattan Island or 1.-The Island Of "
Near 217 Street, was Y
Cock Hill Fort. sRd upon Getard's "
aill across the creek, was Fort Inde- re
,enAsnce. Yonkers, II miles. is q Of
'ery fashionable suburban. resort of h'
JewsH1sk. }Itiwas the home Of Wash th
ngton's first love, Mary Phillipse. this Of
. one of the most romantic spots in the Is
issF; their ancient mansion house is to
till 10 be seen and is very interest ro
pg place. In 1777, a naval battle CT
ook place between the American gun bl
oats and the British frigates, Ross an
I'd ,Phsnix j and near the village in
77s . desperate encounter took place
stween the Americans under Gist and 81
be British troops under Carleton. 10
At -Yenkers is the residence of, Fred. fa
csssps. the author of the Sparrow ra
Frass papers. Above this is Cont "a
Till with its castle, built BY and once P'
70 home Of Edwin Forrest. the great Va
.merican tragediap. TT grounds. walls oil
ID towers of white marble are visible ~
ON the rivss and without the aid of 'n
i Jtslsssope, one almost fancies that 81
icy are ashore. Just above this il to'