The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-07-19
MISCELLANY.
For THE RECORD.
UP THE HUDSON.
BY J X. T.
No. WI.

NO. VI.
Two miles from the hotel are the Kaater-
skill Falls, upon stream flowing from two
lakes, each about mile and a half IN ciicum-
ference, and about half mile in the rear of
the house. After westerly course of about
mile and half, the waters fall perpendicu-
laily IT'S feet, and, pausing momentarily upon
a ledge of rock, preciptate themselves 81 #.
more making the whole descent of the cata-
ract 26O feet Below this point the current
is lost in the dark ravine, through which il
seeks the valley of the Catskill. The water
fall, with all its boldness, forms, however but
Que of the interesting features of the scene.
From the edge of the falls is beheld dreary
cliasm, whose steep sides, covered with dark
ivy and thick Summer foliage, seem like q
green bed formed for the waters. Making a
circuit froni this spot, and descended about
midway of the first falls, the spectator enters
an immense natural amphitheatre behind the
cascade, rooted by magnificent ceiling Of
rock, having in front the falling torrent, and
beyond it the wild mountain dell, over which
the clear blue sky is visible. The falls ON the
west branch Of the Kaaterskill have perpen-
dicular descent of more than 1870 feet, and
the stream uescends in rapids and cascades
400 feet in 100 rods.
The falls are best seen from below, and the
view from the Pine Orchard is better between
three clock and sunset than in the middle of
the day.
One hundred and fifteen miles from New
York, and at the bead Of ship navigation,
stands the city of Hudson /; a port Of entry,
portion OF the town is built upon hold prom
ontory, sixty-feet above the river, command
ing tine view of the surrounding country
The city is regularly laid out, the streets cross
ing each other at right angles, with the ex-
ception Of two near the river, which follow
the direction of the shore. The main street
extends southeast more than a mile, to Pros
pect Hill, which is 200 feet high.
Near the station and steamboat landing are
several ware houses, which, with the steam
boats and shipping at the warves, afford am
Pile evidence of the enterprise Of the inhabi-
tanis. Athens, opposite Hudson, is connect
ed with 1t by ferry The village is built
ground rises gradually from the shore, afford
ing some fine sites for country-seats The
shore is bold and rocky, and the channel close
to the village.
stuyvesant, about ten miles above Hudson,
is a ilourishing village, that sends large guam
titi of pro.uce annually 10 the New York
markets. Kinderhook passengers land at this
place. Undertook is the birthplace of ex-
President Martin Van Buren,. who resided, up
to The time of his death about two miles south
of the village 1t is six miles from the river.
Greenbush one hundred and forty-four
miles from New York, is the northern termin-
us the Hudson River Railroad. The Troy and
Greenbush road. six miles in length, is run
by the former company under lease.
Passengers can cross the ferry here to AL
bany, or continue on the Troy, trains being
run every hour, and immediately upon the ar
rival Of the New York trains. The western
terminus of the Albany and Boston Is also at
Greenbush. Extensive depot accommodations
have been erected here, and the vast business
in freighting done by the various roads, tend
to render this village very important point
Albany city, the capital of New York, is
directly opposite Greenbush, withwhich there
is constant communication by means Of fer
ry. The city is built upon a fiat alluvial tract
of land, along the margin Of the river, from
Is to 100 rods wide, back of which 1t rises abb
ruptly, attaining, within The space of half .
mile. an elevation of 1853 feet, an in one mile
220 feet above the river. Beyond this the sur
face is level. The older portions Of the city
are laid out very irregulasly, and some OF
them are very narrow. The streets recently
built are more spacious and regular. Stale
street is from $50 to no feet wide, and has a
steep ascent to the top of the hill. Many Of
the private, and more especially the public
buildings of Albany have line situations, and
overlook an ex ensive and beautiful pros
ct.
The Capitol, which stands at the head Of