The New York herald., 1879-07-14

: rogate member of Assembly and in other respon-
sible positions. Another of the sons, Mr. William d.
Garrison. is one OF the proprietors of the Grand
Union Hotel New York. The original fam
ny name among the Dutch settlers was Garri.
Van Wagener. but somebody in the line of descent
dropping the latter part the by degrees was
changed to Garrs-son, and thus 1t is now known.
On the mountains in the the house there used
TO be an abundance of game, but this has in great
measure disappeared and the boys and girls content
themselves with gathering chestnuts OF which there
are an abundance. The trout streams also things
of the past, although there many beautiful rib
bons OF ripping water that here and there break into
the prettiest or falls. Notable among these are
Glenn's and the Indian Falls. The latter are so
buried in the gloom of the dense foliage between two
home Of he npht ss.dnms s hs, ths nes seem IKE ane
down to dit across the upper surface.
"REMINISCENCES OF WASHINGTON.
, The locality is rich in revolutionary "reminiscences.
Washington was on the top of the South Redoubt
Mountain, back Of the hotel, inspecting the small
made his escape from the American lines, and was
his way to meet the traitor and his wife at break
fast Just across the road Is an old historic church.
of Mrs. General Isaac Putnam Originally it was
kind OF farm house used barracks the soldiers
being part OF tract ceded by the King for church
and school purposes There was no ceiling and the
little congregation used to sit on the rough slabs
sixteen Years ago Substantial stons edscs Was
erected, and it Is now known as St. Phipse-in-the
Highlands. II is part Of the diocese of New York.
The graveyard contains many old names and dates
that interesting to antauerans The incident is
related that one day as Washington was passing he
to be replaced. But" said one of his young aides
'sthat is u tory church." We'll" replied the Chier
..if that's tory, church then I'm tory. too.''
Within o stones throw Is quaint old building
owned by the Upjohn family. This Washington fre-
que tly used. the proof OF which was discovered in
remodeling portion OF the premises. when silver
spoon found marked IN W." martha Washing
toni
are Hamilton Fish. The grounds are beautifully
laid out and extensive, while the mansion is the fire.
quent Of hospitable gatherings distinguished
Livingston. Samuel Sloan. Edwards Pierrepont, the
Phlipses and others also reside on their estates in
the neghborhood
THE TREAcHERY OF BENEDICT ARNOLD.
short drive from the Highland Hotel brings you
to- the Beverly Robinson House. famous in Revou-
tionary annals as the home OF General Arnold but
owned by Ex-Governor Fish, who religiously pre-.
it Is nearly as possible in its original condition.
with the low ceilings open beams big firepaces
and old fashioned style generally. Exteriorly the
grounds have OF course been beautfed, the house
wears coating Of bright paint and awnings at the
windows and hanging baskets Of flowers in the
piazza show the presence OF modern taste. The
story connected with the place interesting 1t was
joyed wide reputation for hospitality but In
1850 the headquarters aud residence OF Benedict
Arnold. At this time he had planned and WAS about
to execute his purpose Of delivering to the British
his entire command, which then embraced West
Point from Fshkil to Kings Ferry. The day had
enemy and the surrender aud Andre was already
within our lines perfecting the ARRANGEMENTS.
Washington. who had been in Hartford. was en- route
homeward day or two earlier than he ex-
pected. and had sent his baggage forward while he
fingered few hours with portion of his staf. in
the river. Lafayette said. "You going in the
wrong direction, General; You know that Mrs.
the reply; send couple Of officers and tell her
not to wait for me-" While vt the table
General Arnold received letter from Colonel
Jameson, who commanded one Of the posts
below, but instead of conveying the in.eli-
gence that the British were moving up the river
It informed him that Major andre Of the British
Arm " IL geo f,rao
OF mild did not desert him. but quietly inform
ing his guests that he was at required at West
ber of Mrs. Arnold There he hurriedly told her that
they must part instantly perhaps forever rs his life
lection. The poor creature. but one year q mother
and two years bride. fell in He kissed his
sleeping boy and then. mounting his horse, dashed
down narrow lane = short distance from the house
(now known Arnold's PATH to the river bank.
Here he entered his barge and directed the oarsmen
to pull for the English msn-of-war vulture. They
did so, and the traitor kept them prisoners until
their arrival in New York where they were liberated
by the Commander-in-Chief Arnold lived long
enough to be hissed in the House Commons, and
died friendless and despised. His wife joined him in
England.
COLD SPRING.
While this pretty village by reason Of its sur
roundings could not be anything but attractive it
is chiefly noted for its iron foundry, where under
the supervision OF Colonel Parrott cast the
brated Parrott guns and other species of artillery.
The works occupy cleft between the hills, so deep
that the roofs are barely level with the road.
Many residences abound on the hillsides. and good
board may be had in private families from 81 to $40
q week. 1t cannot, however be called fashionable
summer resort, and is probably patronized only by
those who seek the halfway seclusion of country
town. On elevated plateau near is ''Underclif,'
author of ''Woodman, Spare that Tree Miss Clara
Louise Kellogg also owned handsome villa here,
villa residents are Messrs. william Moore, Charles
de Rham, Judge Ingraham, F. p. James, James Ho-
den: the widow Of r. r. Parrott. the inventor. and
on Constitution Island, between Cold Spring
and Garrison's. in cottage which is poeti-
Seaytifu sites on the rivst The church at Goa
Spring is called "St Mary sin the Highlands" and
the pastors name. strangely enough. Is Van winkla
but our driver says somewhat sacrilegio1sly,
"He's not Rip. and hes never asleep"
I'm ROUTE
You may return to West Point from Cold Spring
by means Of small steam yacht but 1t Is o pleas
sntsr an journey 70 continue drive under the shade
getting out pavement blocks and embryo
tombstones. and to Fishkll; thero rest
tor . moment to visit the headquarters OF
old Dutch Church-for this IL also historic
ground, and then cross by ferry to Newburg. and
% 0 the NEW ,S road
Cornwall we pass 'Idlewild," the former home Of
N. P. Willis still almost beautiful when he left
around him and Nature in her summer surplice
ready to preach q sermon" We drive through his
open air gallery OF pictures and on to Cornwall.
CORNWALL
For q number of years this has been favorite
summer place for thousands OF New Workers, aud
the growing throngs the steamers that land here
several times day attest the fact that there no
wane in its popularity. 1t is hfty-six miles from
New York and may be called nest OF boarding
houses and hotels. The greater part of these are
within mile of the river. and neighborly feeling
is engendered between the sojourners whore all the
conditions are equal. that makes . season quite
champagny In its enjoyment. There
some very pretty streams, not bad nshing
tor the ladies' and children, good drives
and fair amount OF exercise to be
had in driving away mosquitoes although the little
pests not moro troublesome here than else
where. Among the hotels in the village that may be
mentioned for the benefit OF strangers the Lin
den Park House about fifteen minutes drive from
the steamboat landing, where there is y lake well
supplied with rowboats), the Glen Ridge House,
Smith House, Taft House, Elmer House and Others.
At the foot OF the storm King" the grand old
mountain whose SCARED front rises from the river
nearly sixteen hundred feet. also y number OF
pretty cottages where board may be had. but
the locality is so choice by Of its romantic
character and proximity to the river that must
seek accommodations there early in the season. Tho
Cornwall Mountain House is situa ed the heights
and overlooks u view of both the distant Hudson