Bismarck tribune., 1879-09-26
.BIGEL0K HAPPY VOYAGE
THE MAfCHLEss TRIP DOWN
THE ST. LAWRENCE.
The Thousand Islands with their
Endless Charms Shooting the
Lachhe Rapids, a Thrill
ling Event.
THE CONCLUSION OF THE DR.'s LOG.

THE CONCLUSION OF THE DR.'s LOG.
From Buffalo by rail to Kingston. On enter
ing the cars s3pleasant surprise awaited in the
the presence of the Lady Of the Lake. Twenty
miles too sooa made and we were CT ossing Sus-
pension Bridge, q mile or more up the canon,
Niagara was 7isible. One SAID, again we gaze to-
gether upon .ne of Natures grandest Efforts, the
response low and sweet, "Yes, once more"
moment latera little hand waived an adieu from
amid the thrchgs at Clifton. How such an incl
dent compen,ates for many discomforts IN trav-
cling. Arrived at Kingston in time to take
morning boat the Corinthian, Aug 1st. Soon
after leaving the quay we passed curious old
Fort Henry on the left Were well un-
der way when the sun arose, clear and promising
fine day. Alword here concerning Canadian
bouts though somewhat anticipatory. They are
small, inconyenient, very economical as regards
water, and the table service is poor. One lady
had the temetity to ask for a napkin; waiter said
there were none. She was indignant and gave
the floor seve.al smart raps with her umbrella
Some smiled but most were too much in SYM
pathy to laugh. The day was hot but not yard
of canvas shielded the yoyagers from the sun s
| rays When breakfast was ready such scram-
BILE for seats was never before seen. Not finding
anyone of my size to crowd, stepped out and re-
sorted to strategy. Taking out note book with
frown began writing. Steward feared the press
and compelled me to sit at table.
THE MIGHTY ST. LAWRENCE
which serves as the ocean vein to the largest
chain of lakes in the world, is worthy Of all the
encomiums that may be lavished upon it.. The
width varies from eleven hundred feet at the mar
rowest point to nine miles at widest. During the
first half days journey it sweeps along quietly
though majestically oceanward The scenery
was not of marked interest until reaching the
first of the Thousand Islands. Numerous pleas
ant farms dot the green sloping shores on the
south and evidence the abodes Of peace and plen-
ty Thousand Island Park, owned by two rellg-
ious societies and filled with cottages and wel
dressed happy people, suggested the Arcadia OF
Sir Philip Sidney. Elegant row-boats were all
about the landing having one or more little wick
cr charms in stern. Could you occupy one OF
those enticing seats and be roWed aDout, you
could not only enjoy with languld ease Inc ~
fractions above water but also below, for the
flora OF the riverbed Is luxuriant. The richest
ferns and mosses, in fact q perfect aquarium is
everywhere visible in the shalloWer portions OF.
the river, where fish, countless in numbe ana OF
many varieties, await the angler. Shade OF wal
tom! How one would like to stay there, a week.
For forty miles there is one grand archipelago.
All sizes and forms meet the eye; upon many are
cottages while others have only name painted
or rock Years ago Nature in fantastic frol-
icsomc mood, must have tossed up masses OF
earth and rock and after in a repentant spirit
adorned these excresccnces with rare grasses,
mosscs, ferns, shrubbery and trees. NO "ords
are adequate to forming good impression OF the
infinite variety and beauty of tho 2,S4o islands;
still remains where Gen Joe Johnson'e crew
mutnied in 1887. After being scuttled the vessel
drifted few hundred yards and sunk in $50 feet
OF water