Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-28

varied and pleasing aspect. ii
is noted for its institutions of
learning as we'll as for its beauty
Newberg next present its
bold and romantic appearance
Commencing near the rivers
edge it gradually, ascends the
elevation on which it is built.
One Of the chief attractions of
this place, is the house known
as Washington's headquarters
situated on a lofty terrace a lit
tie to the left Of the town. No
doubt the father Of his country
studied many busy hours plan
ming for the freedom of his
countrymen in that old time
worn, yet honored building. In
calling to mind these events,
causes the tourist to cast a long
and lingering look as he passes
this spot. 1t is now said to
contain a museum of interest
ing relics, on account of its be-
ling associated with the events
Of the Revolutionary War.
Passing this the steamer launch
es out into a sudden widening
of the river, called Newberg
bay. Still lower down is seen
Cornwall, a charming town
crowned with artistic cottages
and summer boarding houses.
Idlewild, the former home Of the
poet n. p. Willis, is visible in
the vicinity of Cornwall.
Now, having entered tie
mountainous region Of the
Hudson, the scene is somewhat
varied. The Storm King rises
in majesty on the west bank
a bold and rocky mountain tow
'ering about one thousand eight
hundred feet. 1t was once
known as Butter Hill, but was
rechristened by n. p. Willis.
Bacon Hill, Break Neck and
other peaks add grandeurto the
scene. .....
Now we approach COnstitu-
tion Island. Here can be seen
traces of the ruins Of '76. A
little white cottage surrounded
by shady trees above the boat
house marks the home Of Miss
Warner, author of "The Wide,
Wide World" West Point
light house is now visible on a
bold rocky promontory. Next
is the artillery grounds, which
exhibit a supply of cannon.
The river makes a bend and
presents Filtration Walk and
Kosciusko Garden, which the
tourist should not miss seeing.
The former was appropriately
named. 1t is a secluded spot
overhung by trees and shrub
berry, extending some distance
along the river. 1t is one of
the most romantic spots possi-
bic, and is of course a favorite
promenade with the cadets and
their fair guests. AS we passed,
many groups Of the young SOL
diers with their swcethearts, per-
haps, some sitting in the rustic
summer house, others standing
on some projecting cliff or seat
ed in some recess beneath an
impending precipicc, waving |
their handkerchiefs at our boat, |
as an expression of their joy |
full hearts.
At West Point landing we
have a fine view Of the Acade- |
my, government buildings, pa
rade grounds, &C., which are
on one of the finest elevations
on the Hudson. A little below |
is Cozzens landing. A roman
tic road is cut in the side Of the
rivers rugged bank to Cozzens
Hotel, situated OH a rock two !
hundred feet above the river.
Here is seen a small cascade
called Buttermilk falls.
Sugar Loaf, large and steep |
comic mountain, next calls the
attention. 1t is said to resem-
bic a mountain between Belfast
and Glasgow called Ailsa Crag.
A short distance lower down is
a very prominent mountain
called Anthony's nose, one thou
sand five hundred feet high, and
Is not only noted for its'beauty, !
but also as being the point to
which one end of the great
chain was fastened that was
thrown across the channel to
obstruct the British ships du-
ring the Revolution. A rail-
road tunnel is also cut through
the point of this mountain near
the river. Near this is a pic
turesque island called Ionia.
The grape is extensively culti-
waited on this island. The un-
cultivated portion is a favorite
pic mic ground. On passing
this island we saw an excursion