Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-30
CORRESPONDENCE.

CURKESPUNUEN(Es
 From New Haven to New Yorix-Brook-
 Iyn, Prospect Parl-Hudson River
 Scenery BalIstOn nnd Saratoga
 Springs, Etc., Etc.
 BALLsToN SPA, New York, Aug. P.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL COURIER:
 We left the ''City of Elms" on the morn ing of the 14th, and as we departed from her shores for northern voyage we cast loving glances upon our native home, her elms, her beautiful Green, so fresh and inviting and all her unrivalled features, solaced with the thought that we were not intending final absence from so dear place.
 We took the boat for New York, accom- panied by friends whose kind farewells and wishes for our pleasure are among the fond est of our recollections of that day. In due time we were riding over the bright Sound waves, and home scenes were receding. The cheery music of the band on board enlvened our passage, and, it being Saturday, the boat was filled with passengers. We arrived in New York at the usual hour, and from thence proceeded over the Fulton ferry to Brooklyn. We were met by friends, who escorted us to one of Brooklyn's pleasantest portions, where we made 6 brief stay, seeing all that could be seen in so short Q time. The principal object of our admiration was the fine park of which Brooklyn people may be justly proud There were all classes to be seen, dispensing themselves over the charm ing grounds, which were verdant and abound ing in elegant floral displays. This park com pines natural with cultured beauty, while Central Park, of New York city, is more due to culture than to nature. Probably this IS why the residents of the former city earn fov ia, of A all events, both resorts are thoroughly ap- preciated by every one; and at Prospect Park we found Sunday to be quite gala day. This is the only objection which we could raise in connection with 1t. There were buying and selling, picnicking (plenty of flirting, and various festivities in progress.
 But we hasten on our journey. Monday morning we rose to find the weather most favorable for sailing up the Hudson river. We took the Brooklyn Annex boat, which, after landing passengers at Jersey, proceeded to Vestry street pier. New York, transferring others to the ''C. Vib- bard,' bound for Albany. We moved out into the river The first landing was made at 24th street, the second at Nyack ferry, and the third at West Point. We had fine band entertainment all the way.
 Between West Point and Nevburg, at which place were landed passengers at about 1923 D. m., is some of the finest scenery of the river The Palisades, the Highlands and other points of interest have all been care fully noted, with the aid of the faithful guide book, and now we glide by Old Gro Nest, the first mountain above West Point, and, as the book tells us, 1,41S feet in height, it's name given from circular lake on the sum- init. suggesting nest among the mountains. We are alongside the Storm King mountain, the highest peak of the Highlands, 800 feet above tide water. We have seen the home of the Misses Warner ,(authors of ''Queechy," Wide Wide World" Diana etc, ) about opposite West Point, on Constitution Island.
 We land at Cornwall thence strike into the beautiful bay of Newburg. Approaching Newburg landing passengers go and come. We see here the old building known as Wash ington's Headquarters, and on again we glide up the bay, broad and peaceful beautiful, exquisite Newburg bay How can we too enthusiastically eulogize it, with the weird, grand scenery in view? While our great steamer rested, over flew tiny sparrow from the nearby shore Lighting upon deck, he picked up few crumbs, which children had dropped in eating, cooking up one merry eye at us as he stood close by. When we made inquiry if he would like to sail with us to Albany, just at that moment the steamer again moved off, and Birdie gently spread his wings and sped to Newburg, whence he had come to call on the ''Vibbard's' passengers.
 AS we proceeded onward, long in the dls- tance we could gaze behind and still see the Storm King looming up, tower of subllm- ty We regretted to lose 1t, but fine scenery, for miles and miles ahead, lay in waiting for eagerly admiring eyes. This IS the more picturesque part of the river We saw Lo- cust Grove, where the late Professor $. F. B. Morse, the electric telegraph inventor, had his residence We discerned Blue Point and had, along this portion of the river, the finest view in all directions.
 We next landed at Poughkeepsie, e,-called the E'Queen City of the Hudson, "-der1ved from the Indian word Apokeepsing, signify ing safe harbor It is said that there more than forty ways of spelling Poughkeep- sic, and that the postoffice record every year furnishes new We saw the Riverview Military Academy, upon fine elevation, facing the Highlands and the Catskills in diff ferent directions. Rhinebeck was oor next landing (ninety miles from New York;, and opposite which is Rondout. The time for this landing is put down as PHO, but, although the 60 Vibbard" is pronounced the fastest of the river steamers, she was somewhat be- hind this point of time.
 We were now fully warned that delay in appeasing our hunger would result in unpleas- ant symptoms Reluctantly we left our eligi- ble seats upon the forward deck and descend ed to the spacious dining hall. At first we could not be served, the rush was so great, the steamer being well filed with hungry, as well as refined and intelligent and fashionable people Finally we were politely summoned by one of the colored walters and took our place at a small table at the head of the ele- gant hall and fine feast to the eyes we had, looking the whole length of it. Here every thing is served in European style and by none but colored walters. Anything be had for the comfort of the inner man, if funds are plenteous. We satisfied ourselves, and, then as playful breezes had considera- ply disturbed our head gear, we retired to the ladies' room and re-arranged it. Feel ing more presentable, again we ascended the broad staircase, this time trying the after deck. We preferred the old place, however, and soon again made our way thither We afterwards went upon the hurricane deck and were kindly received and made comfort able in the pilot house, where was an easy sofa, and full view of the river and scenery on every side. There are two pilots. The one resting would point out various objects of interest, and both were very polite and gentleman1y From this delightful position we saw the remainder of the rivers beauty until nearing Albany. The Catsklls were now within vision And Prospect Park Hotel is the chief attraction as the steamer lands at Catskill
 Again moving over the softly rippling waters of the Hudson, we look intently about us, discerning the complete range of Catskills and the Green Mountains of Vermont. The Man in the Mountain" lay, as for ages he has lain, in deep repose. ''He is ever grow ing old, '' said the pilot in conversation, and we answered, 'sYes, but he will never waken