The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-05-31

cOmmoai0us, ana rarely uDStfucfed by fce.--
It is twenty five miles in circumference, easy
of access, completely sheltered from storms,
and of suflicient size and depth Of water TO
contain the united navies Of the world.
The principal entrance between Staten and
Long Islands Ks about half mile wide, and
we'll defended BY strong Qualifications. There
are also batteries on several other islands fur
Their up the bay. The variegated scenery up
on its shores, together with the neatly built
cottages, the country. seats Of opulent citizens
and the fine view Of the city, in approaching
from the Narrows," impart to the harbor
beauty probably unsurpassed by that Of any
other III the world.
Many Of the streets at the southern extrem-
ity of the city, are narrow and crooked. The
greater part of those built latterly are laid
out with more care. Broadway, the princi-
pal street, is eighty feet wide, nearly straight,
extends from the Battery to Goth street, q dis
lance Of nearly five miles. 1t is the great
promenade Of che city, being much rcsorted
to by the gay and fashionable and few
streets in the world exceed 1t in the spienduf
and hustle 1t exhibits. Here is continued
stream Of carriages, ofnnibuses, drays, and
all sorts of vehicles, designed for business or
pleasure on the sidewalks, crowds of pedes-
tffans satnter along, or hurry by, while the
sound of various languages meet the ear
No person, having aspark of curiosity, should
fail to look upon Broadway from the spire of
Trinity Church; which stands on Broadway
n vrT-
sidered the most splendid edfice of the class
in the city. 1t is built throughout of sand
stone, without galleries, and cost nearly half
a million of dollars. The height of the spire
is two hundred and eiohtv-tbree feet. Visit
ors have access to the tower at all times. ex-
cent when the building is occupied for relie-
ious purposes. small fee il e xpectei bv the
person il. attendance. This tower affords the
most splendid panoramic view 10 be seen on
this continent. Ascending the stairway. Won
reach landing ON a level with the ceiling Of
the church. from which there is a view Of the
elegant interior. You noxt reach the beIfry.
where the chime bells are hung. which SO fires
ouently ring out their solemn peal. Upon
reaching the highest landing. a most superb
view meets your paze. The city. busy with
animation. lies at your feet, spread out like a
man while far and wide. In every direction,
the country, rivers villages, and islands, are
scattered before YOU. arraved in all the attrac-
.iens with which nature and art have invest.
ed them.
Resides mary other objects within the CITY.
worthy Of notice. visitors will find much to
interest them in the immediate vicinity. New
York is connected with the neiphborinr cities
and villages by great number of Ferries,
some of which run their boats the entire
nioht.
Jersey c;tv. ON the west banl. of the Hud-
son and opposite New York. Is connected
Will, it bv n ferry over 4 mile in length, the
boats ON which are constantly plyinp. It's
population is nearly 100. 600 and is the scat
Of numerous manufactures. 1t Is important
principallv as a diyereing point between the
north and the south being the terminus Of
numerous railroads. The Delaware and Rar-
;tan. and Morris canals terminate here.
Hoboken. directly above Jersey City. il a
nopular oIace of resort by the citizens of New
York, The walk. which are shaded bv large
trees. extend for two miles along the banks
If the Hudson. terminating with the Elysian
Fields. From the beights. a short distance
from the streafo. there IA 4 beatttfn, and pic-
turesoue view Of New York. the bay. and the
hills of Long Island in the distance. Scatter
ed over these gentle activities are many fine
villas and country seats Of ob6ieht citizens.
which cives the Mace an air Of rural comfort
not often met with in such close proximity
70 a large CITY.
little above this. on the SAME side. is
Weebawken. u Is close by the waters edpe.
and screened in from the land view by a pre-.
cipitous ledge OF rocks, which gives IL the
privacy usually sought fol- in suci, places
Here Il was that the well-known Gen. Hamil.
TOT, fen in duel with the notorious Col. Burr.
Their quarrel was strictly a political one, ar
isino from some expressions made by the
former; which resulted in challenge. The
parties met on the l1th of July, 1904. At the
first shot Hamilton fefl. rfortafly wounded.
He was taken to New York, where he died the
following day, aged forty-seye years. There
was formerly monument Standing Upon the
spot where he fell, but it is now removed.