The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1893-05-03
A Few Hours 10 Boston.

Nh. EDITOR AFTER witnessing or
Thursday, April 9th, probably the great
est naval exhibition sser given in time Of
peace In this country, celebrating the
4OOth anniversary ef the discovery Of
America, / embarked on the beautiful
steamer Plymouth, OF the FAN River line,
About $50 p. M, at New York city, and
after pleasant trip, lasting about twelve
hours, we arrive In the metropolis of New
England the following morning. After
attending to the business that called me to
the city, / found myself with several
hours at my disposal, and having been
especially fortunate 10 becoming acquaint
ed with Mr.. O'Reilly, resident of Bes
ton for over so years, who proved to be a
perfect bureau of Information regarding
everything about Boston, and as usual
with Bostonians, exceptionally proud Of
the pleasure and interest excited by the
visiting OF the many historical and other.
wise interesting sights Of the city, he was
much pleased to act as my guide during
the trip.
The first place visited WAS flannel Hall.
commonly known as the "CradIe of
Liberty, " for 1t was here ia the early DAYS
Of the Revolution that the eloquence OF
The greatest orators favoring liberty was
poured fourth persuading the multitudes
assembled to espouse the cause Of the
cclsnies and here indeed was the cradle
OF liberty and independence rocked. The
first hoor is now used as market to-
gether with the first floor of the hand.
some bnilding Immediately adjoining, and
lie known as Fanuei Hall Market The
original Fanuel Hall in Revolutionary days
was about 75x75. and about 80 feet 10
heigth, but this was considered quite large
10 Revolutionary days.
The State House, situated ON Beacon
Hill, is another interesting and pretty
place. Beacon Hill ia one OF the most ele-
waited parts of the city and firm the State
House Is obtained on excellent view OF
the city and especially of Boston Com.
meas, upon which II Immediately fronts.
The State House has been built nearly
Que hundred years, the corner stsne being
laid by Governor Adams 10 1895
The next and probably the most Ia
teresting place visited was the Boston
Commons. Here many stirring scenes
were enacted during the Revolutionary
period. This Is still very pretty spot of
about 30 acres and Is nicely shaded 10
summer by magnificent trees. Immed.
sicily adjoining this is the City Garden or
Park, space about 20 acres. THIS is
nicely laid out aud v.silo,s are welcome
at all times.
The United States Custom House Ia
very foe structure aud was err clea al an
expense of ever one million Of dollars to
the government. II Is shaprd In the
form OF Greek cross.
State street Is the AVAIL Street, Of
Boston, aud is a very busy thorougLfare,
but like the characteristic Boston streets.
appears narrsw. There are many fine
Buildings on this street, especially the
Merchants Exchange.
There are many beautiful statues and
monuments throughout the city. I'm
mediately fronting the City Hall aud
Court House Is a beautiful bronze monu-
ment, Of Benjamin Franklin, who was
native OF Boston.
While Boston may not be The largest
city 10 Ametlea, from historical point
none are moro interesting, especially with
reference to Revolutionary times; and
truly indeed, II the gentlemen with whom
| had the pleasure OF meeting during my
visit are criterion, Boston Is city OF
culture and refinement, and for the
courtesies extended they have the sincere
thanks Of LAABRRrvILLAN.