National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-24
THE MAPLE CITY.
ooDENsBuRo, ON THE ST. LAWRENCE
An Interesting Historical Point-Handsoms and
Healthy aud Good Place to Locate-ThO
Political Situation--Hou TO Get
There--Good Citizens.


Special Correspondence Of THE REPuBLTcAN.
OGnENsBUR0, N. Y, June 23.-For the past eight
weeks have been visiting many OF the cities
lying along our Northern border and have seen
none that pleases me 80 well as ths-whloh, on
account of the large number ofmaplc trees planted,
has been appropriately named tho "Maple CITY,"
Tho geographical location Of ogdensburg is on the
st. Lawrence River, but little east of north OF
Washington, at the confluence Of the OsweEatchio
RIVER with the st. Lawrence The site OF this IN
teresting town was occupied by Catholic mission
at an early day and tho ruins of Fort La Presenta-
ton. erected by tho French in l5is, partially re-
main. Any reader of our frontier history wen
knows the precnrious position OF this town
DURING THE WAR OF 1872,
lying as it did upon the very border OF Canada,
directly opposite Prescott, an important pontin thO
Dominion. The declaration of war, In June 1917,
wns no sooner received that the greatest alarm was
Immediately created on both sides OF the line from
natural fears Of hostile incursion from the other
side. Much excitement was also created from
fear of tho Indians No city of our border has
moro interesting history, nor Is there any whose
citizens stood hrmer for tho "stnrs and stripes
IL would bo useless for TO attempt to say further
in this direction; but suffice 1t TO say that the
town passed through all these ordeals OF active
warfare botn credtably to itself aud our govern
ment and also did nobly In our last rebellion On
the opposite Canadian shore may be seen tho re-
mains O. an ola stone & Mipa % .e ISsne @ an q, an
tanned 10y small band Of patriots against lar
superior British force.
oGDENsBURG HAS A POPULATION
of IL 900, and is remarkable for the high state of
culture of the citizens The educational facilities
have always been good, but arc being constantly
improved, which, of course, accounts in great
measure for the high orderof social and intellect
ual standing of the community Politically, the
city is controlled by the Republican party, ana
invariably gives large majority for the national,
state, and county ticket but venture the assertion
that there is no city of its szo whore both parties
work so harmonously lor tie interests OF the
whole community as here. They lnyarlaDiy
place good men upon their tickets, and thero IL
never any wrangiing or trouble. In this respect
1t Is an exception to the general rule.
IT IS A PROSPEROUS PLACE.
and possesses considerable commercial Importance
and manufacturing advantages, and Know OF no
place in this northern country where capitalists
could place money to better advantage. Consid-
erable attention j. now being paid to IT In the
direction of manufactures, aud the time Is not far
distant when 1t will assume large PROPORTIONS IN
our commerce. The o. & L. e., X. W. d OF and
Utica aud Black River Railroads terminate here,
and several steamboats, connect It with the COM
merce of the St. Lawrence and the great lakes;
As a summer residence there is no more delightful
magnificent 81. Lawrence, with its facilities for
boating and fishing; within but a short distance
of
THE FAMOUS THOUSAND ISLANDS,
and the Adirondack Mountains, having daily
communication; the advantages OF a cultured
community; hcalthful climate, entirely free from
any malaria; and first class hotels, make Ogdens-
burg desirable and favored point to visit Many
visitors for the summer have already arrived, and
the indications nre that there VIII be very large
number during the season, The city is agreeably
laid out in broad and straight Streets beautifully
shaded, with many elegant private mansions ana
imposing public edihces.
TIE BUSINESS MEN OF oGDESsBURa
work together for the best interests of the COM
munity, and heartily welcome any who may visit
them for but short time, or who may take up
permanent residence here. Tney are now actively
engaged In making preparations for fitting cele-
bration of our national anniversary. As TO the
enterprise of Its citizens, cannot close without
speaking OF gentlcman who is now attracting
L. Proctor, who Is one of tho most active ana enter
prising, and Mt the same time most liberal and
pleasant, gentlemen have ever met He is the
manager OF the great lumber company OF skll-
lings, Whitney e Barnes, whose aggregate ship.
ments amount to over 2OO,O0OO00 feet OF dressed
lumber annually.
Mr.. PRoCToR's INFLUENCE
among the lower classes Is very great, and since
the death of Henry r. James, well known to all
interested in national politics. he has been looked
party Of st. Lawrence, the banner Republican
county of the great State of New York. His great
influence, indomitable will. aud energy will make
him an important factor in the approaching guber-
material contest. Another element of strength is
his lately acquired control of the Republican and
Journal, the
OLDEST REPUBLICAN, NEWSPAPER,
in Northern New York. Many now predict that
it will not be long ere his voice will be heard in
the Halls of Congress, advocating the principals Of
n youhg man, he should and is receiving much
announcement. He would certainly be an ele-
ment of strength to the party in Congress- MS he is
quick and shrewd debater. He has been tho
mayor Of this city several terms.
In conclusion, will advise all those now In
Washington who desire to visit charming city
and one whose citizens will give them hearty
welcome, to come to ogdensburg. Nick.