Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-13
CMITH'5 SIXTH GRAND
EXCUR SION
UP THE HUDSON RIVER
TO
West Point.
ON THURSDAY, JULY 22d,

leaves wilmington pel. from p. W. y B. X. IL.
Depot 81 O'Clock, A. NJ.
Accompanied by the CITY CoRNET BAND. Prof.
Ellinger, Leader, 0y SPECIAL. TRAIN OF Cars over
p. W. \ b. and Pennsylvania Railroads 10 JERSEY
CITY, arriving there at 10 % A Nj. thence by the
SPLENDID STEAMER, "M NJ. COOK nupthe Hui-
son river nffording fine view of the most MAG
NIFICENT RIVER SCENERY IN THE WORLD,
and the following places: city Of N.w York, the
famous Palisades YonSers, Hastings, Dohb's Ferry,
lryingtop. sunnysde, (tha residence of the cele-
brated washington lrylngl hoeklani. fiermont,
stony Point Lignt, Feeksklll, Anthony Nose, Fort
Montgomery, and Stopping at WEST POINT.
Passengers can have The opportunity Of spending
about two hours in visiting the U. = Military Acad-
emy, the grounds adjacent, and he Cemetery, or
remain on the boat AMI continue up the river as far
Rs Storm King Mountain, the last Of the Highland
range, 1900 feet In height,
When opposite Breakacck Mountain signal VIII
he given from the steamer, so that Ill may Know
the historic spot from which the beautiful ballad q
Brcakneck originated.
Returning down the River, arriving at Jersey
City at 40 r. Nj taking the special train, and ar
rlylng home the same evening. Parties so desiring,
can spent the time in New York CITY, and IN the
Excursion on iis arrival at Jersey City.
THE TRAIN WILL LEAVE CHESTER AT GgO
a. NJ.
No Tickets will be sold in Philadelphia but par
ties In wilmington and Chester, having friends
there who desire to gocan procure tickets for then
and nave them JON the excursion Al the platform,
3lst and Marked Streets, at 10, A. NJ.
The T.. W. y D. X. r. Co., viii issue round trip
tickets at two-thrds y rates TO all holders Of OK
curslon tickets living south of Wilmington, by pre-
henting same at their respective stations.
The steamer :" WIN. COOK has been rented this
season at the cost Of over $4,000 and Is now a lux
uriously fnrni he'd boat. tirand Weber Piano
has been added TO her new furniture.
Her carrying capacity is 25J0 people hut on this
ExeurslOn, to give cyorybOdy AMPLE ROOM, not
more than $40 will be taken on board
She has large saloon fltted up and used az res
taurant, which VIII he in charge OF competent
ar pppa .nu ND r4.fr Ia
ments served at moderate prices.
Persons so desiring, e IN remain over in New York
until Friday or saturday, and return on any of the
regular trains. except the Limited Fxpress), by
pres nting their Fxcurslnn ticket at the ONCE in
Jersey Ci y, and the pa mcnt of 81. 25 additional
The cIrs used this occasion will be furnished by
the r., W. d Is. X. X. 10, and will he trst-cluss.
The seats will be numbered, ant after part 5 are
seated, checks Will he y Ven, securing the sane
places en- thelr return.
Every effort Will be made to render this Excur-
sion the most respectable, pleasant and delightful
of the season.
FARE FOR THE EXCURsIoN, s335
CHILDREN, under 70 years of age, 9.25
Tickets can be procured at the Beok Store Of
BouglInan, Thomas Il Co. i2l Market street. WI
mington Del, and at the store Of ii. Nj. Zook, ith
and Market streets, Chester Pa.
Make carly Application, al Il limited number only
viii he sold,
T. n. Il. SMITH, Manager.
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