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COMPRISING ALSO THE ROUTES TO LEBANON, BALLSTON, AND SARATOGA SPRINGS. SECOND EDITION, ENLARGED AND IMPROVED, NEW-YORK : PRINTED BY LUDWIG & TOLEFREE, No. 72, Vesey-street. 1831. m SOUTHERN DISTRICT OP NEW-YORK, f#. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 16th day of May, A.D. 1831, ROBERT J. VANDEWATER, of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the title of which is in the words followng, to wit : ** The Tourist, or Pocket Manual for Travellers on the Hudson River, the Western Canal, and Stage Road, to Niagara Falls, comprising also, the Routes to Lebanon, Ballston, and Saratoga Springs. Second edition, enlarged and improved.*' The rigbt whereof he claims as proprietor, in conformity with an Act of Congress, entitled '* An Act to amend the Severn 1 Acts re- ■peeting copy>rights." FREDERICK J. BETTS, Clerk of iht Sotahem Diitriet of rfev-Tork. •^ww- 'WW PREFACE, In presenting the second edition of the Tourist to the public, the publisher offers his acknowledgments for the very liberal patronage received by the first; and hopes the emendations, and numerous additions will meet with general approbation. It is believed that all the information required by tourists through this state, will be found in the pages of this work, divested of unnecessary details^ and clearly arranged and classified. Some of the items, especially in relation to this city, the steam-boat navigation, and the canal and stage routes, are probably more full and accurate than have been contained in any of the itineraries already published; while in the enumeration of mteresting points on the Hudson and elsewhere, brevity has been observed, from a desire, as much as possible, to compress the work, so as to render it emphatically the pocket companion of the tra- veller, and its price proportionably moderate. AI^lflANAC 1631. Being, after the 4th of July, tho 5Gth of American Independence. { 1 i ( ^ 1 ^ o -o w s -a tn • u G •c En -a 3 Ri 12 •: K-f5 i o IS w 3:1 3 -0 m IS a -a 1^ -0 • 02 \ Jan...... 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E. S. East side of the river. W. S. West side of the river. Distances on the river will be ascertained by referring to the map of the Hudson which is con- nected with this work. Distances on the can?, will be seen by referring to the table at page 41. :: ^ 1* -* .'S V STEAM-BOATS FROM NEW-YORK. For m^ NORTH RIVER LINE. From the foot of Barclay-street. North America Capt. James Benson Albany J. G. Jenkins Leave New- York and Albany, alternately, every day (except Monday) at 7 o'clock, a. m. New Philadelphia . . . Capt. G. E. Seymour Dewitt Clinton Sherman Leave New-York alternately, every day, except Sunday, at 5 o'clock, p. m., and Albany, alternately, every day, except Sunday, at 4 o'clock, p. m. ' HUDSON RIVER LINE. From the foot of Cortlandt- street. Ohio ....... Capt. M. Bartholomew Constitution A. Hoyt Constellation R. G. Cruttenden Leave New- York alternately everj'^ day (except Sunday) at 5 o'clock, p. m. On Sundays, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Leave Albany every day, at 4 o'clock, p. M. UNION LINE. For Philadelphia^ fro7ii the Battery^ Pier No. 1, " North River. Swan Capt. De Graw Leaves every day (except Sunday) at 7 o'clock, A. M. Through by daylight, via New-Brunswick and Trenton. Thistle T . . Capt. Diehl Leaves every day (except Sunday) at 12 o'clock, noon. Passengers lodge at Trenton and arrive in Philadelphia early next morning. MTBAM-BOATS I'ROM NEW-YORK. 7 CITIZENS' LINE. For Philadelphia^ from the foot of Morris-street^ North River. New- York Cupt. George Jenkins Leaves every morning (except Sunday) at o'clock. Tliroiigh by daylight, via Bordentown. NEW-YORK AND BOSTON LINE. President Capt. R. S. Bunker Leaves the foot of Cortlandt-street, Sundays, at 5 o'clock, A. M., and Wednesday, at 5 o'clock, p.m. Benjamin Franklin .... Capt. E. S. Bunker Leaves Mondays and Fridays, at 5 o'clock, p. M. Chancellor Livingston . . Capt. B. W. Comstock Leaves the foot of Beekman-street, twice each week. The above boats go to Providence, Rhode Island, where passengers take stages, and ride 40 miles to Boston. Chief Justice Marshall .... Capt. Davison Leaves foot of Beekman-street, on Mondays and Thursdays, at 5 o'clock, p. M. NEW-HAVEN LINE. From the foot of Maiden-lane, Superior Capt. Sandford Leaves every day, except Sunday and Monday, at 6 o'clock, A. M. United States Capt. Beecher Leaves on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 12 o'clock, noon. HARTFORD LINE. ^ Victory Capt. Whiting Macdonough Havens Oliver Ellsworth Waterman Leave the foot of Beekman-street, East River, for , Hartford^ daily, (except Sunday) at 4 o'clock, p. m. A n 8 Tiiii TouaiHT. Newark Capt. B.Tate Leaves the foot of Uarday-strect every day, (ex- cept Sunday) at 10 o'clock a. m., and 4 P. m., for Newark, New-Jersey. General Jackson Capt. Vanwart Leaves the foot of Warren-street for Tarrytown, Singsing, and Peekskill, every morning at 8 o'clock, and returns in the afternoon. Orange Capt. Leaves the foot of Robinson-street for Nyack, every day (except Sunday) at 11 o'clock a. m., and leaves there returning, at 4 o'clock, p.m. Bolivar Capt. O. Vanderbilt Leaves Wliitehall dock, daily, at 8 and 11 a. m., and 3, 5, and 7 p. m., for the Quarantine ground, (Staten Island), and returns at the intermediate hours. Flushing Capt. C. Peck Leaves Fulton-market slip every Tuesday, Thurs- day and Saturday, for Sawpitts, Stamford, and Nor- walk, at 13 o'clock, noon. Steam Ferry-Boats. Leave the foot of Barclay-street for Hoboken every 16 minutes. The lawn, groves, and walks, along the bank of the river at Hoboken, afford a delightful prospect, and are visited by immense numbers. BOATS leave the foot of Cortlandt-street for Jersey City every 15 minutes. BOATS leave the foot of Fulton-street, East River, for Brooklyn, every 10 minutes. There are a number of other small steam-boats which ply to and from various places. I'M Rates of Fare in Hackney Coaches in New- York. If tlie driver and stranger disagree as to distance, the street commissioner will decide. For taking a person any distance not ex- ceeding one mile ^0 25 For taking one person any distance ex- ceeding a mile, and within the lamp and watch districts 60 For every additional passenger - - - 36 For can'ying a passenger to the new alms- house and returning 76 For every additional passenger and re- turning 37| For conveying a passenger around the first or Sandy Hill tour 1 00 For conveying a passenger around the second or Love Lane tour 200 For conveying a passenger around the third or Lake's tour -------- 2 50 For conveying one or more passengers around the fourth or Apthorp's tour, with tlie privilege of detaining the carriage two hours - ------ 360 For conveying one or more passengers to Harlajm and returning, with the privilege of detaining the carriage two hours - - 4 00 For conveying one or more passengers ■ any distance not herein mentioned or de- TI " scribed and returning, for every mile which " ^ ' they may proceed from the said stands re- spectively ----- 50 Children under 14 years of age half price. The above is an extract from the Corporation Law8. j^ .^\ '% 10 THE TOURIST. PRINCIPAL HOTELS IN NEW-YORK. Location- Keepers'' J\rames. City Hotel No. 113 Broadway C. Jennings. Atlantic Hotel No. 5 Broadway M'NeilScymour Adel phi Hotel Or Boaver-st. & Broadway. Mansion House No. 39 Broadway ..... .W. J. Bunker. National Hotel No. 112 Broadway O.W.Hawkins. Franklin House Cr. Dcy-st. and Broadway .Newton Hayes. American Hotel Cr.BarcIsty-Bt. &Broadway.Boardman. Washington Hotel . . .Cr.Chambcr-st.&Broadway.Jas. Hamilton. Pearl Street House . . .No. 88 Pearl-street C. H. Webb. ii.*.,i..r at.»«» iT«»^i S Steamboat landing, foot ) Harrison and Barclay Street Hotel . . j ^f Barclay-strcet . . \ Benson. Clinton Hotel Bcekman-street * J. M. Bispham. Exchange Hotel No. 8 & 10 Broad-street. . .Howard&Lyon Eastern Pearl-St.Houso Pearl-8trcet Haskell &Perry Bank Coffee House . . .Cr.WilliamandPine-streets James Doron. New -York Hotel . . . .No. 162 Greenwich-street .Dean. Walton House No- 326 Pearl-street S. Backus. -^■v, PRINCIPAL HOTELS IN ALBANY. Location. Keepers^ Names. Eagle Tavern South Market-street ... .J. G. Mather. .. American Hotel No. 100 State street S. H. Drake. City Hotel North Market -street . . . .S.Chupin&Co. Mansion House North Market-street . . . .Bradstroct. Adelphi Hotel Cr. Market nnd Stotc-streets.N. Rowley. Bement's Hotel No. 82 State-street C. N. Bcmont. Park-Place House . . .Park-Place ......... .Landon. National & Columbian ) .r t—Ko .u** i ^ . . Wesup nnd Hotel i No.5.)5SouthMarket.«treet. j Haywood. Fort Orange Hotel . . .No. 549 South Market-street.E. Foot Montgomery Hull . . . South »Iurket street.Chapin. , tt- 11 ' J^amts, nings. ISeymour Bunker. Hawkins. }n Hayes. man. amilton. Webb. son and n. Sispham. ird&Lyon ell &Perry 9 Doron. > cku8. Y. '«' Names. Mather. Drake. ipin & Co. troet. owley. Bemont. on. up and ywood. lOt in. ROUTE FROM PHILADELPHIA NEW-YORK. TO PASSAGE UP THE DELAWARE. Steam-boats leave for New- York, one line at 6 o'clock, and the other at 7 o'clock, dail>. except Sunday. After starting, the ship-house in the Navy Yard will be seen opposite. A number of ship- yards, and three or four glass-houses will be no- ticed; also a shot-tower, and a number of tall spires which appear conspicuous among the great mass of buildings. The boat moves on in the " even tenor of her way," and the traveller soon finds him- self at Burlington, 18 miles from Philadelphia, which, like most of the villages along the Delaware, fills a very interesting page in the history of the Revolution. It is a very handsome town, beau- tifully located on an inclined plain, and many of the buildings display much taste. Bristol, nearly opposite, presents to view a number of handsome buildings, with extensive and beautiful gardens attached. After proceeding 10 miles further, the boat arrives at BoRDENTOWN, a handsomc village, situated on an elevated bank. A short distance north of this, will be seen the seat of the ex-King of Spain. Joseph Buonaparte, who now styles himself the Count de Survilliers. His Observatory can be seen from the river, although the dwellinge are not in sight. When the water is low in the river, the boats are frequently obliged to land at Bordentown, but they generally proceed on to Trenton, 35 miles from Philadelphia. This is quite a large and populous town, and appears to be in a flourishing condition. Hero the passengers take stages and moAT on to f a 12 THE TOURIST. ii I n V Princeton. This pretty village is situate on elevated ground and affords the stranger an ex- tended view of the surrounding country. Prince- ton College, and a Theological Seminary are located here. Three miles further and you arrive at Kingston. Here the stages change horses and proceed on to New-Brunswick. On approaching the town it has a handsome appearance, and the churches, theological seminary, &c., are very prominent. PASSAGE DOWN THE RARITAN. The boat lies at the wharf in readiness, end as soon as the passengers can be transferred from the stages, she gets "under weigh," and proceeds through very picturesque scenery, 13 miles, to Perth-Amboy. There is very little here to attract notice, except some shipping which usually lies at the wharves. South-Amboy is directly opposite. This is the terminating point of the Camden and Amhoy Rail JRoadj and will of course, be the head of steam-boat navigation after the rail-road goes into operation, which will probably be in the spring of 1832. Elizabethtown Point, 15 miles from New- York. The village is two miles from the landing. The boat now enters New- York Bay, and Fort La Fayette is seen between Long and Staten Island, in the passage to the sea called the Narrows. On the right is Governor's Island and Castle Williams, on the left are Ellis's and Bedlow's Islands, which are both fortified, and in front an immense deal of shipping lying at the wharves, with an extended back-ground of lofty buildings, among which the scattered spires of churches appear very conspi- cuous. iuate on an ex- Prince - B located 3 at rses and he town hurches, lent. end as rom the roceeds iles, to o attract ly lies at lis is the Amboy head of joes into 3pring of •m New- landing. Fort La sland, in On the iiams, on 3, which e deal of extended hich the r conspi- 13 ROUTE FROM NEW-YORK TO ALBANY. PASSAGE UP THE HUDSON. The Hudson River was first discovered, Septem- ber 4, 1609, by Henry Hudson, from whom it derives its name. It is a noble river, abounding with scenery of the most sublime, picturesque, and romantic character ; not surpassed, for variety and grandeur, by any in the world. At the time appointed, the boat moves from the wharf, " like a thing of life," and the stranger finds himself in the midst of a varied and splendid scene. On the right he has New- York, with its Battery, and Castle Garden; on the left Jersey City and Hoboken, and on the South a view of the Narrows leading to Sandy Hook, and a far view of the At- lantic Ocean, 22 miles from the City. Directly opposite the Battery is seen Governor's Island, on which is situated Castle Williams. The Quarantine ground at Staten Island is also seen in a southerly direction, and its white buildings form a striking object in looking down the bay. As the boat pro- ceeds, on the right are seen the Red Fort, the old State Prison (which is no longer occupied, as the prisoners have been removed to the new prison at Singsing), Fort Gansevoort, and the Episcopat" Theological Seminary, built of grey hewn stone. On the left, the shady walks of Hoboken, and Col. Stevens's mansion on the promontory called "Hoboken Point," arrest the attention. A short distance above, the hills of Weehawken are seen. Weehawken, the romantic beauties of which have inspired the sprightly muse of Halleck, is the cele- brated duelling ground, and the spot wliere the fatal duel between Col. Aaron Burr and Gen. Hamilton A 14 THE TOURIST, m was fought, 1804. It is three miles from the city, and its retired walks and convenient solitude have created its notoriety as the place where " affairs of honour" are generally settled. A neat marble monu- ment was here erected to the memory of Hamil- ton J but it has been removed within a few years, his remains having been interred in Trinity Church- yard, beneath a fine monument, enclosed in an iron railing. T/w Palisadoes commence at Weehawken, and extend about 20 miles up the western side of the river. These are a range of trap rock, (the altitudes of which are from 20 to 550 feet), which form al- most one impassable barrier, presenting nearly a perpendicular surface. The Lunatic Asylum^ (E. S.) 7 miles from the city, is built of hewn freestone. The situation is beautiful and commanding. Harlaem. (E. S.) a small village containing a church, three stores, a blacksmith's shop, &c. The ridge of highland which extends across the island is called Harlaem heights^ on which, during the re- volution, a line of fortifications was thrown up quite across to the East River. Fort Lee, (W. S.) on the brow of the Palisadoes, 300 feet above the level of the water — this Fort was evacuated in 1776. , Fort Washington. (E. S.) The ruins of this \ fortress are on the summit of a high hill 12 miles from the city. This Fort was surrendered by the Americans to the Hessians in 1776, together with 2,600 men. Spuyt&a Duyvel Creek, (E. S.) 13 miles from the city. This creek derived its name from the following circumstance. When New-Amsterdam (now New- York), was in possession of the Dutch, Peter Stuyvesant, then governor, sent Antony Van Corlacr, his right-hand man and sounder of brass i\.- e city. e have airs of monu- Hamil- years, hurch- in iron 3n, and of the ititudes Drm al- early a om the ition is lining a c. The sland is the re- ip quite isadoes, 'ort was of this 2 miles by the ler with es from •om the sterdam Dutch, my Van )f brass PASSAGE UP THE HUDSON. 15 alias, trumpeter, on an important message up the river. On his arrival at this creek, having no means of passing it, he paused in much perplexity : but his zeal to accomplish the mission was not to be over- come by the want of a boat, so he very heroically threw off his coat and made a vow he would cross it " spuyten duy vel." " It was a dark and stormy night when the good Antony arrived at the famous creek, (sagely denominated Harlaem River) which separates the island of Manahatta from the main land. The wind was high, the elements were in an up- roar, and no Charon could be found to ferry the adventurous sounder of brass across the water. For a short time he vapoured like an impatient ghost upon the brink, and then, bethinking himself of the urgency of his errand, took a hearty embrace of his stone bottle, swore most valorously that he would swim across en spijt en Dnyvel (in spite of the Devil !) and daringly plunged "into the stream. Luckless Antony ! Scarce had he buffetted half way over, when he was observed to struggle violently, as if battling with the spirit of the waters — instinc- tively he put his trumpet to his mouth, and giving a vehement blast — sunk for ever to the bottom ! Knickerbocker^ p. 232. Philipsburgh, (E. S.) 17 miles from the city, contains a church and several houses. Fort Independence. (E. S.) Directly opposite this fort the Palisadoes are of greater height than at any other point. DoBBs' Ferry, (E. S.) 22^ miles from the city. Tarrytown, (E. S.) Major Andre was cap- tured* at this place when returning from his visit to Gen. Arnold, and on his way to the British lines, ♦ David Williams, oae of the captors, still survives, and re- sides in Schohorie, 26 miles distant from Albany. He enjoys good health, and takes great pleasure in recvirring to past events, and " fighting all his battles o'er again." 2 10 THB TOUttlST. Kit September 23, 1780. The tree under which he was taken was struck by lightning in 1801. It was uncommonly large, being 26 feet in circumference and 111 high. Tappan. (W. S.) Andre was executed about a mile from this village. The spot where he was buried is still pointed out and frequently visited, although his remains were disinterred a few years since, and taken to England. Nyack, a small village a little north of Tappan. Haverstraw, (W. S.) a short distance above Nyack. SiNGsiNG, (E. S.) 33 miles from the city. The new State Prison is located on the bank of the river at this place. It was commenced in 1825, and has been tenanted nearly three years. Its dimensions are 44 by 480 feet: it has a double row of cells, built back to back, four tiers higli, and 200 in each tier ; making in all 800 cells. It is built of hewn marble, quarried on the premises. The whole work was performed by the convicts. They are now building, and have nearly finished, two extensive wings, which extend from the main building to the wharf. The discipline is that of the Auburn prison, probably the best now in use. Sleepy Hollow, (E. S.) a little above Singsing. This is the place where Washington Irving locates th^ scene of his tale of the same name, in the Sketch Book. Grassy Point, (W. S.) one mile south of Stony Point. There is a fine mansion here belonging to Mr, Piatt, of New- York. Stony Point, C^. S.) 40 miles from New- York, is a bold, rough pr22,000. It occupies the Eastern verge of a table of rock some six acres in extent, and about 3000 feet above the river. An excellent line of stage s is established to this place from Catskill, a distance of twelve miles. The ride to the foot of the mountain is not particularly interesting — but as you ascend every moment developes something magnificent and new. The sides of the mountain, steep and seemingly inaccessible, tower far above you, clothed in the rich deep foliage peculiar tm such regions ; while below your path a clear streahd runs, one moment bubbling over its rocky bedk^nd the next leaping down its cascades to the /alley. The road is extremely circuitous, and so completely hemmed in by the luxuriant growth of forest trees that the traveller is for a long time unable to judge of his progress in the ascent by any view of the country he has left. At an abrupt angle of the road, however, he obtains at once a full view of the Mountain House^perched like the eyrie of an 3* 90 TUS TOVAIST. if ! ii eagle among the clouds—or rather like the en* chanted castle in a fairy tale ; seemingly inaccessi- ble to mortal foot, still it reminds him of such terrestrial comforts as are sure to be acceptable after exercise in the pure air of the mountains. Another turn and it again disappears, and the ex- cited traveller next finds himself on the level rock of the Pine Orchard, and approaching the Hotel from the rear. A moment more and he is on the edge of the precipice in front of the noble building. At first glance he would be led to believe, with Leather Stocking, that creation was all before him, and he is forced to admit that his wildest anticipations are more than realized. The view from Table Rock has been compared, by those who have seen both, to that from the summit of Vesuvius over the bay of Naples and the adjacent coasts. In features they are unlike ; but in character the same. From this lofty eminence all inequalities of surface are over* looked. A seemingly endless succession of woods and waters — farms and villages, towns and cities, are spread out as upon a boundless map. Far be- yond rise the Taghkanick Mountains, and still far- ther the highlands of Connecticut and Massachu- setts. A little to the left, and at a still greater dis- tance, the Green Mountains of Vermont stretch away to the north, and their blue summits and the blue sky mingle and melt together. The beautiful Hudson, studded witli islands, appears narrowed in di%ance, with steam-boats almost constantly in sight ; wli!^ vessels of every description^ spreading their white canvass to the breeze, are moving rapidly over its surface, or idly loitering in the calm. These may be traced to the distance of nearly seventy miles with the naked eye ; and again at times all below is enveloped in dark cloud and rolling mist, which, driven ah ^. by the wind, is continually assuming new, ,ild, and fantastic fon^is;. The PASVAOll UP TUB BVDION. SI the en- [laccessi- of such !ceptable juntains. 1 the ex- il rock of Dtel from e edge of At first Leather , and he tions are ble Rock )en both, the bay ires they rom this are over* 3f woods fid cities, Far be- still far- lassachu- jater dis- t stretch 3 and the beautiful rowed in rin sight; ing their (idly over . These ' seventy times all ling mist, ntinually is. The whole produces an effect on the beholder unequalled by that of any other scene in this country. The gazer turns from the sight, compelled to acknow- ledge that all is bea^ tiful and all is new. Visiters who have here assembled from various motives, all depart satisfied and delighted. The student, pale and exhausted with study and confinement, has for a while forsaken his books, and found new vigour in the " medicinal freshness" of the mountain air. The idler and the invalid have been well rewarded for their toils ; the one by the accession of health and strength, the brightened eye and quickened pulse, and the other by ol)taining excitement, exer- cise, and pleasure, in exchange for the irksome monotony of the world below. All are for a while freed from the idle ceremonials of life, and permit- ted to hold unrestrained converse with Nature and r.er works. From the Pine Orchard a ride or walk of H miles, brings you to the Cauterskill Falls. — Here the outlet of two inconsiderable lakes, leaps down a perpendicular fall of 180 feet — then glides away through a chan- nel it has worn in the rock to a second fall of 80 feet. Below this it is lost in the dark ravine through which it finds its way to the valley of the Catskill. The waterfall, bold as it is, forms, however, but one of the many interesting features of this scene. Standing on the edge of the first fall, you look do\|m into a dreary chasm whose steep sides, covered with the dark ivy and the thick foliage of sui^mer, seem like a green bed prepared for the reception of the waters. Making a circuit from this spot, and descending about midway of the first fall, you enter a footpath which conducts into an immense naturai €imphitheatre behind the waterfall. The effect of this scene is imposing beyond description. Far over your head projects a smooth surface of rock, Ibrming a magnificent ceiling to this amphitheatre. I'l THE TOURIST. In front is the ever-falling water, and beyond, the wild mountain dcU with the clear blue sky above it ; the scene can only be apprec^iatcd on the spot. Tlie tourist should l^car in inind that the falls nnist be seen from below to produce the best effect, and that the view from the Pine Orchard is much finer from 3 o'clock P. M. till sunset, than in the middle of the day. Coaches leave the IMounlain every morning at 7 o'clock, and arrive in time to take the boat that leaves Albany at 7 o'clock for New-York. They also leave in the afternoon, and arrive in time for the day boat for Albany, and the night boat for New-York. * Hudson, (E. S.) was first founded in 1784, by 30 individuals, emigrants from Providence, R. I., and is now quite a large and important city ; the only one between New- York and Albany. Its population is 5.500. It is situated on an elevated plain, and the bank rises from the river in the form of an abrupt bluff, from 50 to 60 feet in height. Hudson has great advantages of water-power in the vicinity, and ranks as the third in manufactur- ing importance in the stale. A company of gen- tlemen of this place, have recently engaged in the whale fishery. They have three ships employed, and are likely to make it profitable. This is the landing x>lace for those who wish to visit New- Lebanon Springs at the Shaker Settlement^ on the road from Albany to Boston, about 25 miles from Albany, and 30 from Hudson. It is a delightful vil- lage, containing many attractions for travellers, among which is a mineral spring, which, together with the pleasantness of the country, renders it the resort of invalids, and those who seek for health in the fresh air of the country. There are here several bathing houses, well conducted, for which the water is well adapted, being less medicinal than that of the iii ond, the ibovo il ; ot. Tlie must be and that ler from le of the iiig at 7 loat that They time for boat for 1784, by *e, R. I., ;ity ; the my. Its elevated the form I height. )o\ver in nufactur- ' of gell- ed in the mployed, lis is the sit New- ment^ on liles from rhtful vil- ravellers, , together ers it the health in re several the water lat of the PAOeAOB UP THB HUDSON. Saratoga Springs, but clear and soft. In the vicinity of the spring is the Shaker Village, consisting of a considerable number of plain wooden houses, paint- ed and adorned in the most unostentatious manner. The peculiar religious services of this people excite the curiosity of strangers, and access to them is easily obtained. The settlcMncnt consists of about 600 persons, which "little community slowly in- creasing in numbers, pretty rapidly in wealth and power, is a sort of miniature of a world, all of one sort, beyond which it is deemed fatal to extend a look or a mental vision !" Stages leave Bryan's Hotel for the Springs, daily, at half past 7 in the morning, and in the afternoon on the arrival of the morning boats from New-York. The Claverack Falls arc 9 miles from Hudson. No stages run regularly to the Falls, but they can be procured, at any time, at Bryan's Hotel. The water falls 150 feet without mterruption, except by a small point of rock which juts out from the main crag. Athens, (W. S.) opposite Hudson, is a large village, located on plains gently sloping towards the river. A large number of sloops sail from this place. Numerous mansions of private gentlemen adorn this pleasant village. — A canal has been cut through a low marshy island in the river, between this place and Hudson, through which a horse fer- ly-boat plies regularly every hour. CoLUMBiAviLLE, (E. S.) four milcs above Hud- son, is in sight from the river, about a quarter of a mile from its bank. It is situated on Kinder- hook Creek, which empties into the river. There are two cotton factories at the village, owned by Messrs. "Wild and Jenkins. The scenery in the vicinity is of a wild and romantic character. Four Mile Pointy (W. S.) is a high rocky point of land, opposite Columbiaville. ^d' I . f .# 34 THE TOURIST. ,': ^ yi I.' i;.i' ♦ CoxsACKiE Landing. (W. S.) This is quite an enterprising place ; a number of sloops sail for New- York daily with the produce of the interior. The village is one mile in rear of the Landing", and has about the same number of buildings. There is a handsome brick church at th(^ landing, an ex- tensive /iGfy-7)7*e.v.s' and a ship-yard, in which many sloops and canal boats are biiilt, and two or three steam-boats have been constructed. Small ships occasionally haul up here to repair. ♦Stuyvesant Landing, (E. S.) contains about 60 houses, a few stores, a post-office, church, &c. Nearly opposite is a light-house, erected in 1829, under the direction of Samuel Swartwout, collector of the port of New-York. Two miles above, on the east side, is another, which was erected at the same time. KiNDERHooK is situatcd 5 miles inland. New-Baltimore. (W. S.) There is a yellow store-house on the dock, from which a sloop sails once a week. *CoEYMANs. (W. S.) Red store-house on one wharf, white on the other. There is a stone build- ing just south of this landing, on '.vhich an antiquary might gaze with interest. A flouring mill will be seen a little north of the village. Castleton, (E, S.) 8 miles from Albany— brick store on one dock, white hay-press on the other. Mr. J. B. Staats's place, (E. S.) 5 miles from Alba- ny, is called Hoge-bcrgh, which, in English, signi- fies high hill. Van Wie^s Point, (W. S.) 5 miles from Albany. The Overslaugh, three miles below Albany, is a place where the channel is very shoal and nar- row, and occasionally the steamboats are obliged to " lay-to" for an hour or two, until the tide rises. An immense sum has been expended for the im- provement of the channel; but it soon fills up again. Albany is in sight from this place. n s is quite 3 sail for interior. anding", s. There ?, an ex- cli many or three all ships ns about irch, &c. in 1829, collector bove, on Bti at the a yellow oop sails 3 on one ne build- mtiquary 1 will be y— brick ! other. >ni Alba- sh, signi- i Albany. Ibany, is and nar- s obliged ide rises. • the im- fills up PASSAGE UP THE HUDSON. 35 Greenbush is nearly opposite Albany. A steam ferry-boat plies between the two places. Albany — The capitol of the State, contains a population of 25,000 souls. About the year 1612, the first settlement was made here by some emi- grants from Holland, and except Jamestown, Vir- ginia, it is the oldest settlement in the United States, lience it is technically termed tlie " ancient city." There are many fine specimens of old Dutch archi- tecture still to be seen in various parts of the city ; its general appearance, however, has been much modernized within the last thirty years, as many lofty and splendid edifices have been substituted for more humble ones of the "olden day." On ap- proaching from the river the stranger receives a more flattering idea of Albany than he would from any other point, it being built principally on high ground, by reason of which most of the public buildings, and many of the best private ones have a very prominent location. The Capitol, the City Hall, (which has a gilded dome,) the Academy, and the lofty spires of several churches, appear conspir cuous above the general mass of buildings. On the arrival of the boat at Albany, stages will be found in waiting, on the wharf, ready to convey passengers to almost any point of the comptiss. Public Buildings in Albany. The Capitol, or State House, at the head of State-street, (a broad and handsomely-built avenue, ascending a rather steep acclivity), is located in a commanding situa- tion. The Academy, a few rods north of the Capitol, is a fine, substantial building. Its architecture has been much admired. The Lycei///j of the Albany Institute occupies a part of this edifice. The City Hall, in Eagle-street, is a very fine structure. Slate House, in State-street, is a building of antique ap- pearance ; but not otherwise remarkable. It is oc- I I h 36 TUB TOURIST. n f 'ii. cupied by the secretary of state, chancellor, regiS" ter, &c. ITie BanJc of Albany^ Canal Bank, and Me- chanics^ and Farmers^ Bank, stand in juxta position at the foot of State-street. The New- York State Bank stands in the contrc of State-street. The Commercial Bank is at the foot of State street, on the south side. The Museum Building, at the corner of State and Market-streets, is built in nearly a semi-ellipti- cal form, four stories hi^h besides the basement, and is without doubt one of the most splendid build- ings in the state, botli as it regards architecture and the material of which it is constructed. The three upper stories are occupied by the Museum^ con- taining a very large collection of curiosities, of various descriptions, all of which are preserved and arranged in the most scientific manner. This con- cern is well worthy a visit. The terrace affords a very extended view of the surrounding country. The Law Buildings, at the corner of Beaver and South Market-streets, constitute one of the or- naments of the city. The South Dutch Church, enclosed in well-arranged grounds, extending from Beaver to Hudson-street, exhibits at each end a lofty portico supported by six large columns of freestone. The Albany Theatre is a handsome brick building, scantily supplied with architectural orna- ments in front. The interior is commodious and elegant. There are now no packet-boats on the canal be- tween Albany and Schenectady. Two boats of this description were employed on this route in 1827 ; but did not succeed, in consequence of the detention at the locks, no less than twenty-seven in number. The distance is 28^ miles. By the turnpike it is only 15 miles, which is accomplished in between two and three hours, while on the canal the passsagf? PASSAGE Ur THS HUIMON. 37 r, regiS" and Ma- in juxta W' York 3ct. Tlie itrcct, on of State iii-ellipti- iisemeiit, lid biiild- ctiire and 'he three inij con- isities, of rved and rhis con- affords a untry. if Beaver jf the or- Church, ling from lid a lofly Freestone, me brick iral orna- lioiis and canal be- ats of this in 1827 ; detention 1 number, pike it is I between ic paR»ag(? occupies from twelve to fourteen hours. Persons wishing to take the packet-boats, (which leave Schenectady for the West at 2 and 7, P. M.), take coaches at Albany on the arrival of the 5 o'clock boats from New- York, and arrive at Schenectady for the 2 o'clock packet, or at 3 o'clock, P. M., and arrive for the 7 o'clock packet. For Troy, 6 miles north of Albany, stages leave every hour, and there are small steam-boats which leave on the arrival of every boat from New-York, and at intermediate hours. Stages leave daily for Ballston and Saratoga Springs, at 6 and 9 o'clock, a. m. For Uticaj Rochester, and Buffalo, daily, at 9 A. M., and 3 and 11, p. m. For Whitehall, daily, at 9 o'clock, a. m., and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 4 o'clock, to meet the steam-boat on Lake Champlain, which runs to St. John's, where passengers take stages for Montreal, distant about 30 miles. For Boston, (through in two days), via Lebanon Springs, Pittsfield, Northampton, and WorceS'- ter, daily, except on Sunday, at 2 o'clock, a, m. For Providence, (through in two days), via Westfield, Munson, and Stockbridge, daily, except on Sunday, at 2 o'clock, a. m. For Hartford, (through in one day), via Shef- field and Norfolk, daily, except on Sunday, at 1 o'clock, A. M. For New-Haven, (through in a day and a half), via Litchfield, daily, except on Sunday, at 1 o'clock, p. M. For Lebanon Springs, via Nassau Village, every morning at 9 o'clock. For Montreal, (during the winter), every morning at 2 o'clock,^through in three days. i 1 I i 'f 11 I'll 38 THE TOURIST. Thorps* & Spr ague's Stage Office, corner of State and North Market-streets. Rice & Baker's Office, corner of Hamilton and South Market-streets. r » ;^ • " Walbridge & Young's Office, corner of Division >; and South Market-streets. 1 I '1 ■ ■, It ■> ,:h'." ^.••''' • : •, *', . «*_■ / lii .■• ::>,,• i 1 H ' ' : ' .'■' / "': _ -f , r'' m m . - ■■ B .s Si ^'*'v ., i ,, V >, * , . ^ ■V*-' It I'! i 39 '^^-^ i-i ' WESTERN ROUTE FROM ALBANY. The traveller leaves Albany, and after riding 15 miles over a sandy road, and through a barren country, with nothing to attract or interest the eye, he finds himself in the ancient city of Schenectady. According to tradition, this place seems to have been, long before the knowledge of it by Europe- ans, the head-quarters of the Mohawks, a very nu- merous and powerful tribe, who could at one time muster 800 warriors. The city, consisting of 63 houses and a church, was totally burned in the dead of night, 1690, by a party of French and Indians from Canada. Many of the inhabitants were mas- sacred, some taken captive, and part fled to Albany, of whom a number lost their limbs, and all had well-nigh perished by the cold. Its present popu- lation is 4,500. This was a place of some con siderable business, principally forwarding, a few years since, when goods were carried across the turnpike to the hatteaux on the Mohawk River j but since the canal has been in operation, the bu- siness of Schenectady has been nearly annihilated, as it passes immediately on to Albany. The Schenectady and Saratoga Rail Road Company are now making preparations to com- mence the construction of this road ; from which the villages of Ballston Spa, and Saratoga Springs, will derive almost incalculable advantages. That portion of it between the two villages will be ready for use in the course of next summer. The Mohawk and Hudson Rail Road is "being built" between this city and Albany. The first ground was broken on the 29th of July, 1830. It will probably be finished in 1832. There is a very fine Hotel at Schenectady, kept by H, Davis. 40 THE TOURIST. nil i:;; ■ ■■;! Union College occupies a very eligible situa- tion, a short distance north-east of the city. Dr. Nott is president of this institution. The traveller now resumes his tour upon the great Western Canal, the most stupendous chain of artificial navigation in this or any other country. In passing for hundreds of miles through rich and fertile tracts, and over obstacles which presented almost impassable barriers to the great work of in- ternal improvement, so boldly planned and perse- veringly completed by the foresight, wisdom, and indefatigable exertions o< Clinton ana his compeers, the reflection will inevitably suggest itself, that the state of New-York has. ample reason to indulge a feeling of pride in contemplating the beneficent results of the triumphant labours cf those who planned and completed this monument to her public spirit and enterprize. i:\ ,..,-^- l.k ■' ;• , r-' «,, i* •i ■ ' ' '"■ WESTERN ROUTE I aOM ALBANY. 41 ible situa- city. Dr. upon the is chain of r country. 1 rich and presented ork of in- and perse- 3dom, and compeers, f, that the indulge a beneficent hose who It to her CANAL ROUTE. The several places and distances, as they occu^ on the canal route from Albany to Buffalo, are as follows : Albany . . . Troy .... Junction . . . Schenectady . Amsterdam . . Schoharie Creek Caughnawaga . Spraker's Basin Canajoharie Bowman's Creek Little Falls . . Herkimer . . Frankfort . . Utica .... Whitesborough Oriskany . . Rome .... Smith's . . . Loomis's . . . Oneida Creek . Canistota . . New-Boston Chitteningo . . Manlius . . • -a o 7 2 21 16 7 4 9 3 3 16 7 5 ]0 4 3 8 7 6 3 5 4 4 8 DISTANCE FROM i g 110 7 9 30 57 66 69 72 88 95 100 110 114 117 125 141 146 103 101 80 46 64 53 57 53 44 41 38 22 15 10 4 7 15 132 22 138 28 31 36 150 40 154 44 162 52 270 363 263 356 261 334 240 333 224 317 217 310 213 306 204 297 201 294 198 291 182 275 175 268 170 263 160 253 156 249 153 246 145 238 138 231 132 225 129 222 124 217 120 213 116 209 108 201 4Z THE TOt'RlST. l) ^i " 2 DWTANOE FROM (L a Orville . Syracuse Geddes Nine-Mile Creek Canton Jordan Weed's Basin Port Byron Montezuma Clyde . Lyons Newark . Palmyra FiiUom's Basin Pittsford Rochester Ogden Adams' Basin Brockport Holley . Newport . Portville . Oak Orchard Middleport Lockport Pendleton Tonawanda Black Rock Buffalo keport) a 3 6 2 6 6 6 6 3 6 , 11 . 9 . 7 . 8 • 13 . 6 . 10 . 12 • 3 . 5 . 5 . 10 . 4 . 5 . 7 . 12 . 7 , 12 . 8 165 171 173 179 185 191 197 200 206 217 226 233 241 254 260 270 282 285 290 295 305 309 314 321 333 340 352 360 363 65 105 61 99 63 69 75 81 87 90 96 107 131 144 150 160 172 175 180 185 204 211 223 250 253 97 91 85 79 73 70 64 53 116 44 123 37 29 16 10 12 15 20 25 195 35 199 39 44 53 63 230 70 242 82 90 93 o t§ a tt 198 192 190 184 178 172 166 163 157 146 157 130 122 109 103 93 81 78 73 68 58 54 49 42 30 23 11 3 u o 05 198 99 192 97 190 91 184 85 178 79 172 73 166 70 163 64 157 53 146 44 157 37 130 29 122 16 109 10 103 93 12 81 15 78 20 73 25 68 35 58 39 54 44 49 53 42 63 30 70 23 82 11 90 3 93 WESTERN ROUTF. fllOM ALBANY. 4S The Canal Packet Boat, by which the traveller to the west continues his journey from Schenectady, is about 80 feet in length, and 14 wide. A cabin in the forward part of the boat is fitted for ladies, with twelve births, in a similar style to those of the steam-boats on the Hudson. The dining cabin is about 35 feet in length. The gentlemen's births are not staiionary, but are hung up in the dining cabin at bedtime, by means of hooks fitted for the purpose. Back of the dining cabin is the kitchen and sleep- ing cabin for the hands. After leaving Schenectady, the boat passes through the town of Rotterdam, a most delightful tract of country, to the first lock, which will prove an inte- resting sight to those unacquainted with the science of canal navigation. The lower gates are opened, the boat runs in, the gates are closed, and the upper flood gates opened. As an equilibrium takes place between the high water above the lock and that in the lock, the boat rises gradually about 8 feet, to the level of the water above. The acclivity being thus surmounted, the upper gates are opened, and the boat moves on uninterrupted. The distance from Schenectady to Utica is 80 miles, and the passage is performed in from 18 to 20 hours. The boats are drawn by three horses ahead of each other. The horses are changed about every 10 miles. After proceeding 15 miles, the tourist has a view of the village of Amsterdam, on the opposite side of the Mohawk River. A very fine bridge crosses the river at this place. A few miles farther is seen the stone house formerly the residence of Guy Johnson. Schoharie Creek. The Canal crosses this creek by means of ti guard lock on each side* the gates of which are closed, when the water is higher in the creek than the level of the canal, in order to prevent it from rushing into the canal and tearing 44 THU TO UK 1ST. i away the embankments. The ruins of Fort Hunter are to be seen near the mouth of the creek. The Indian Churchy callocl Queen Anne's Chapel, formerly stood on the spot where the eastern guard lock now is. FuLTONviLLE, 27 milcs from Schenectady. A stage leaves here for Saratoga Springs, daily, except on Sunday. Caughnawaga is directly across the river. Anthony^s Nose^ on the south side of the Canal, is one of the most promment mountains on the whole line. Can AJOH AR IE, 38 miles from Schenectady. The canal runs through the northern section of this vil- age, and a bridge crosses the river to Palatine, This will be the terminating point of the projected Catskill and Canajoharie Rail Road, Fort Plain village is 3 miles above Canajo- harie. A large creek empties into the Mohawk at this place. The canal crosses the creek by means of guard locks. Little Falls, 22 miles from Utica. These are rapids rather than falls. On each side the moun- tains are very high, leaving but a narrow space for the river, canal, and road to pass through. For about 2 miles the canal is formed by throwing up a wall into the river from 20 to 30 feet high, then ex- cavating into the mountain and filling it up. This was one of the most difficult and expensive parts of the canal, as it was necessary to blast the rock with gunpowder, to form the bed of the canal, for nearly the whole distance. A beautiful marble aqueduct crosses the river at this place, and leads into a basin opposite, where boats discharge and receive lading. The aqueduct has an elliptical arch of 70 feet, em- bracing the whole stream, except in time of freshets, and one on each side of 50 feet span. It is elevated about 25 feet above the surface of the river, " a WESTERN KOUTE FROM ALBANY. 43 t Hunter ±. The Chapel, ;rn guard tady. A y, except ;ross the I'- Canal, s on the dy. The f this vll- ^alatine, projected Canajo- )hawk at means of rhese are le moun- space for ?h. For ^ing up a then ex- p. This 5 parts of ock with )r nearly iqueduct ) a basin e lading, feet, em- freshets, elevated iver, "a toamiiig torrent, dashing over the bare rocks in a fearful and sublime style." There is a bridge just above, from which you have a fine view of the aqueduct, and the slab on which is engraved the names of the canal commissioners, the builders, &c. There are a number of fine buildings in the village on the opposite side of the river, principally of stone. Passengers disposed to pedestrianism, generally leave the boat at the second lock, and walk until they reach the last. They are six in number, by which the boat is so much detained, that a persoa may walk quite leisurely through the most wild and romantic scenery that can easily be imagined. A stage runs from this place to Trenton Falls every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at half past 8, A. M., distance 24 miles. After leaving Little Falls, you pass through a most delightful plain, called German Flatts, for 7 miles, when the village of Herkimer is seen on the opposite side of the river. There is an island in the river at this place from which a bridge leads to either shore. Pro- ceeding 5 miles farther, the canal passes through the village of Frankfort. Thence the traveller pursues his journey 10 miles, and finds himself in the beautiful and flourishing village of Utica. Utica is located on the site of old Fort Schuy- ler, on the south bank of the Mohrwk River, 96 miles west of Albany. A charter was granted to this village in 1798, since which time its population has increased very rapidly. In 1813, it contained 1700 inhabitants ; and now, by the census of July, 1830, it contains 8324 souls,— 4338 males, and 3986 females. Among the public institutions are the following : the Oneida Institme of Science and In- dustry, which has a large farm attached to the Insti- tution, on which each student labours from 3 to 4 hours each day — the Classical Academy, a Library, 46 rUB TOUBI8T. U :1, Manlius^ una, Clyde, ves at Ro- for Buffalo. I the Canal, It is a per ;hout a lock the general norning and lodge at Mr. ich is a very kept in the Packet, as it lace between about four ire a church, ih side of the -houses, giv- in miniature. Uage is prin- ntity of sal( uantities are of springs by impregnated, evaporation, the villaffp WESTEllN ROUTE FR03I ALDANY. 49 tSalinay about one mile and a half distant, and emp- tied into the vats, which occupy nearly 300 acres. The vats are all covered with light roofs, which are moveable at pleasure, to admit the rays of the sun upon the water, or to prevent the rain from mingling with it. The salt is removed from the vats twice or three times in the course of the summer. Salina is a mile and a half north of Syracuse. The first salt spring was discovered at this place by the Indians, from the circumstance of its being visited by deer and other animals. The Oswego Canal commences at this place, the surplus water of which is used for the purpose of forcing (by a powerful hydraulian) the salt water 85 feet up the hill into a large reservoir. It is forced up at the rate of 300 gallons per minute, whence it is con- veyed by logs to the factories in the neighbour- hood, which amount to 175 within a circuit of 7 miles. The springs and works all belong to the State, to which the manufacturers pay imposts of 63 cents per barrel of 5 bushels, which are applied, according to the Constitution of the State, towards discharging the Canal debt. The Oswego Canal extends from Onondaga lake to lake Ontario, at Oswego. It includes 20 miles of the Osvvego river. The whole distance is 38 miles. Geddes is a small village, 2 miles west of Sy- racuse. A number of valuable salt springs have been discovered at this place very recently. The manufacturing establishments are within a few rods of the canal. After pursuing its course 7 miles farther, the canal crosses Nine Mile Creek., by means of an aqueduct with two arches, under which the creek flows. Weed's Basin, 15 miles from .*^yracuse, con- tains about 60 houses. 5 50 TUB TUUftlST. m% \ Auburn is 7 miles south, for which placB stages leave daily. The State Prison is located at Auburn, oil the banks of the Owasco creek. The machinery of the prison is propelled by the water from this creek. Montezuma is a flourishing village. Tliere is a salt manufacturing establishment one mile north of it, to which a side-cut from the canal affords means of communication. Passengers intending to visit Ithaca Falls land here. Ithaca. This is a beautiful village, situate at the head of Cayuga Lake. Founded by the pre- sent Surveyor General at an early day. In 1810 it had 400 inhabitants ; it has now over 3000. It contains several churches, manufactories, an aca- demy, and literary societies, several newspaper and book establishments, several fine hotels, and is surrounded with the most splendid scenery. It is situated on a flat'of great extent, through whieb the Cayuga inlet passes on the western side of the village. It has some fine mills, and immense wa- ter powers yet unemployed. This place has a very extensive commerce with» New-York and Pennsylvania. It is said that one- eighth of the tolls paid upon the canal at Monte- zuma for produce going east, is paid by the tra- ders of Ithaca and its vicinity. To tourists, its great attraction consists in its' scenery, and for this reason we give it so particu- lar a notice. During the last season a great many persons visited it and were astonished at what they saw. The following is a brief description of the Falls at and pear Ithaca. The Falls, of Fall River, are near the village, and are seen on entering the village from the steam-boat landing. Its height is 116 feet, with a proportionate breadth. Two immense piles of ce stages on the inery of om this There is ile north 1 affords ntending iituate at the pre- In 1810 3000. It I, an aca- jwspaper •tels, and inery. It gh which ideof the lense wa- Brce witfe that one- it Monte- ' the tra- ists in its' ) particu- eat many at what scription 3 village, Tom the it, with a piles of WKflTERN ROUTE FROM ALBANY. 51 rocks enclose the stream, and on tlie right hand, high up the bank, a mill race is seen winding round a point of the bank, suspended in mid-air, and now and then an adventurous visiter careful- ly treading his way along the dizzy path. This race-way was built in an extraordinary manner: — A person let himself down from a tree standing on a high point above, and swinging over the gid- dy steep, he there dug out places in the rock in which to fasten the principal supporters of the race. The view from this point is grand and impressive. A short distance from this, up the rocky bed of the creek, the visiter proceeds until his steps are arrested by anotlier splendid fall; the bank pre- senting the most curious forms, and the most sur- prising strata. The fall is beautiful ; it is not so high as the preceding, but it is more wild ; the water pours over in large sheets, commencing as it were from the topmost ledge, and then spread- ing out widely and boldly below. The basin into which the water falls is also very picturesque. There are two more falls beyond these, which, with the others, make the descent 438 feet, in the short space of one mile. There are some beautiful falls on the Cascadilla, though the effect of two of them has been destroy- ed by a high mill dam thrown across the bed of the stream. On the Six Mile Creek, and on the Buttermilk Creek, are also a great number of beautiful and romantic falls, all worthy of particular notice and equal to any thing in this country. These are all at the village. On the Five Mile Creek, which is a few miles south from Ithaca, is one of the most splendid falls of water ever beheld. It is impossible to describe its majestic character. 52 THE TOURIST. At Goodwin's Point, there is still another fall, called The Taghcanic. This point is a place where the steam-boats land daily. The Ravine is ascended for about a quarter of a mile, and then the eye is amazed with a fall of water of 200 feet in perpendicular height, a breadth of 60 feet, and banks of rock 360 feet high. The stream of water varies in quantity, though it is always a full stream. There is fine fishing and shooting during the season about Ithaca. The lake is a lovely sheet of water 40 miles long and from 1 to 4 miles wide. Several neat villages are situated on its banks, and its surface is often white with sails. Travellers who wish to embrace the pleasures of this excursion will find the following routes decidedly the best : Fp m New- York, viaNewburgh, to Ithaca, 2 days. " " Catskill, " " 2 " " Utica and Auburn, 3 " " Montezuma tS: Canal, 4 The steam-boat De Witt Clinton^ low pressure, with elegant accommodations and making the pas- sage in from 4 to 5 hours, including 10 landings, leaves the Bridge, East Cayuga, every day, at 1 o'clock, P. M., Ithaca at 7, A. M. The TelemachuSj every other day, with canal boats in tow. These boats are owned by Messrs. De "Witt and Bloodgood, of Albany. They are both on the Annesly plan, which is found in these instances to succeed admirably. There is a superb hotel called the Clinton House J at Ithaca. One mile from Montezuma the canal enters the Montezuma marsh, 3 miles in extent, which is a most solitary, desolate, and dreary swamp. After u u WESTERN ROUTS FROM ALBANY. 53 her fall, a place irter of a a fall of I breadth rh. The ugh it is iring the 40 miles eral neat s surface vho wish sion will est : a, 2 days. 2 " 3 " il, 4 « pressure, g the pas- landings, day, at 1 v^ith canal Witt and th on the instances ! Clinton enters the vhich is a ip. After leaving the marsh and travelling 8 miles, the tra- veller passes the flourishing village of Clyde, which contains a glass-blowing esta- blishment. Palmyra is a handsome business-looking vil- lage, in Wayne county. It is built on the south- ern side of the canal. There are a number of factories and mills in the vicinity situated on Mvd Creek, which runs eastward about 40 rods from the main street. Passengers and goods destined for Canandaigua, land at this place. Fullom's Basin, 13 miles from Palmyra. The distance by canal to Rochester is 16 miles, and by land only 1\ ; inconsequence of which passengers frequently take stages from this place ; by doing this, however, the view of the Great Embank- ment is lost. The embankment commences about 4 miles from Fullom's Basin, and extends 2 miles, at an elevation of about 70 feet, from which there is a fine prospect of the surrounding country. PiTTSFORD, containing about 90 buildings, is 2 miles farther. After proceeding 10 miles from Pittsford, the boat arrives at the large and pros- perous village of Rochester, the most extensive, populous, and important place in the western country. It has heen termed the "Western New-York." The Genesee River passes through the village, and the threat Falls, 97 feet in height, are about 80 rods below. From the centrp of these falls the cele- brated Sam Patch, of immortal memory, made his " last jump," in the autumn of 1829. He pre- cipitated himself from a scaffold erected 25 feet above Table Rock, making an elevation of 125 feet. An immense number of persons had collect- ed from many miles distant, to witness this last, and, as it proved, fatal leap. His body was not found until the ensuing spring. In 1812, Roches- 5* 54 THE TOURIST. I :'l ki i • i ter was a wilderness ; and in the short space of 18 years its growth has been unprecedented, as will be perceived by a slight , stop is made, and walk rapidly forward in or o gain time ; and they will be taken on boaru uw the village, when the boat passes. There is a passage to the bottom of the arch by means of circular steps, and a path underneath, which leads to the village. 19 miles farther is the flour- ishing village of LocKPORT. It is situated on the mountain ridge ; and there are here 5 locks for ascending and 5 for descending by the canal, situated a few yards below the village. These locks are con- structed in the most permanent manner, and the science and solidity displayed by them has often been spoken of with admiration. There are stone steps between the rows of locks, guarded on each side with iron railings. This is the most stupendous work on the whole route. In 1821, there were but two houses at this place ; now, there are nearly 400, and more than 2000 inhabi- tants. Passengers, who intend visiting the Nia- 56 TUB TOURIST. f'.'j .t.i ' » 1 gara Falls, frequently take stage here, and pro- ceed to Manchester (the American Fall), 23 miles distant, or to Lewiston, which is 7 miles below the Falls, and visit Manchester afterward. After passing Lockport 7 miles, the boat arrives at Ton- neioanta Creek^ which forms the canal for 12 miles to its mouth. Hence the canal is carried along the shore of the Niagara river for 8 miles to the village of Black Rock, which is on the west bank of the river, and is a place of considerable size, contain- ing 700 inhabitants. The former activity of this village has recently much diminished, as Roches- ter has overgrown it, and attracted most of the business once transacted here. The private man- sion of Gen. Peter B. Porter, late secretary of war (who resides here), makes quite a splendid ap- pearance from the water. From Black Rock the canal runs along the bank of the river, 3 miles, to Buffalo. Buffalo is a beautiful, flourishing village, at the outlet of Lake Erie, possessing the two-fold advantages of a lake and canal navigation. The time is not far distant when it will rank as one of the principal places in the state. As a point for the concourse of strangers and voyagers, passing to and fro for pleasure or business, Buffalo in the summer season presents a singularly busy and active scene. The daily ingress and egress of such persons, by canals, stages, and steam-boats, would seem incredible for a place of its size, as much for variety of their origin and destination, as for their numbers. All the world in variety, seem to be passing here. Besides the busy hum and animating effect of business, the love of na- ture and of pleasure will ever keep their swarm-' ing devotees hovering over such a stupendous and attractive object, as Niagara's everlasting cataract. -^w,.. if » -H M W < m »f, WESTERN ROUTS FROM ALBANY. 57 and pro- 23 miles ;s below After at Ton- 12 miles ed along es to the ik of the contain- y of this Roches- 3t of the ate man- y of war ndid ap- lock the miles, to illage, at two-fold >n. The as one of point for , passing lIo in the 3usy and jgress of mi-boats, s size, as jtination, L variety, usy hum ve of na- r swarm-' dous and cataract. Buffalo seems to be the principal place of re- pose, in approaching to and receding from this scene. And the daily panorama of grave philo- sophy, of beauty, of fashion, and of pleasure, ex- hibited here, as if about to bend in adoration be- fore the imposing spectacle of the mighty waters, thundering from the heights above into the ever raging abyss below, or as if returning satiate from the deafening and ceaseless roar of this wondrous water-fall, presents so shifting and variegated a picture as never to tire the lookers-on. Its population is about 6,500. There are about 1000 buildings. The Court-house^ in the highest part of Main-street, and the Presbyterian Church, in the same street, are very beautiful buildings. There are a number of fine Hotels : among which is the Eagle Tavern. This house ranks among the best in the Union. At the Farmers' Inn, in Main-street, there is a very good Livery Stable, kept by Mr. John Mahon, who furnishes coaches for Lewiston, the Falls, &c., " at short notice." Stages leave Buffalo every morning for Utica, via Canandaigua, through in three days, stopping nights ; and every evening, through in two days, going day and night. — Every day for Rochester. —Every morning, at 6 o'clock, for Niagara Falls, (on the American side,) passing through the vil- lages of Black Rock and Tonnewanta, distance 23 miles. After remaining at the Falls 2 or 3 hours, this stage proceeds to Fort Niagara, passing through Lewiston. — Every morning, at 8 o'clock, for Niagara Falls, on the Canada side, passing through Black Rock, crosses the river to Water- loo, passes over the Chippewa battle ground- through Chippewa village to Niagara Falls ; dis- tance 22 miles. Stages leave Niagara for Queenston and Fort George, daily, at 3, P. M. |! > 5& TUE TOURIST. 't t Steam-boats leave Buffalo every morning, at 8 o'clock, for Chippewa village, (passing round Grand Island,) and reach there about noon. Stages are in readiness at this place to convey passengers to the Falls. The Boats return to Buffalo at 7 in the evening. — Every other day for Detroit, via Erie, Grand River, Cleaveland, and Sandusky; distance 305 miles. — Every day for Erie, (Penn.), via Dunkirk and Portland. After leaving Buffalo in the stage, and passing the village of Black Rock, the Niagara river is crossed by a horse-boat, and the traveller arrives at the small village of Waterloo, on the Cana- da side ; near which are the ruins of the memora- ble Fort Erie. This place is celebrated as the theatre of several severe battles during the last war. After passing 15 miles farther, over a sandy, though very good road, the tourist arrives at Chippewa battle ground. The battle of Chip- pewa, probably one of the most brilliant actions recorded in the annals of war, was fought on the 5th of July, 1814. One mile north of the battle ground, the traveller notices a small cluster of buildings : this is the village of Chippewa. There are two or three mills in the vicinity, situ- ate on Chippewa Creek, which runs through the village. Ltindy^s Lane is one mile farther north. A sanguinary battle was fought here on the 25th of July, 1814. Burning Spring is half a mile north of Lun- dy's Lane. The spring is enclosed by a small building. A barrel is placed over the spring, which has a cover with a tube in it, through which the gas (sulphurated hydrogen) escapes : when a light is applied, it ignites and burns bril- liantly. The keeper of the spring requires a small fee from visiters. Half a mile north of this spring are the celebrated WESTERN ROUTE FROM ALBANY. 59 ning, at g round it noon. ) convey eturn to r day for and, and day for d. d passing river is er arrives the Cana- 5 memora- ed as the ig the last r, over a ist arrives e of Chip- int actions ^ht on the the battle cluster of Jhippewa. linity, situ- lirough the •ther north. )n the 25th rth of Lun- 3y a small the spring, it, through n) escapes : burns bril- ires a small • this spring Niagara Falls. These Falls are situated be- low Grand Island, on the Niagara River, about 20 miles from Lake Erie, and 14 miles from Lake Ontario. This river unites the waters of these two lakes, and is from li to 6 miles in width. Above the Falls, the banks are from 4 to 100 feet in height, and, immediately below, not less than 300. They gradually diminish in height until they reach the shores of Lake Ontario. The river at the Falls is about one mile in width ; the cata- ract pours over a conr*- e summit, and falls (on the American sii' aii. =r pool be- t he easily is situated ills. The irrounding is a hand- mmodatin§ ire magnifi- nitude than f stairs has^ ttom, a few 3en erected. :, from tlic the Falls, to Goat Island s a splendid rand fall on ; which is t the foot of U stairway^ t of the U. S. I of 118 feet descent into the water below ; a platform support- ed by ladders was erected for the purpose. This was in the fall of 1829, a short time previous to his last fatal jump at Rochester. A celebrated tourist says, " All parts of Niagara are on a scale which baffles every attempt of the imagination to paint, and it were ridiculous, therefore, to think of describing it. The ordinary materials of de- scription, I mean analogy, and direct comparison with things which are more accessible, fail entire- ly in the case of that amazing cataract, which is altogether unique." And we, fully concurring in his opinion, leave all farther description for the imagmation of the tourist. Two fine Hotels are located on the American side, in what is called the village of Manchester. This village was burnt by the British, in 1813. x-*-' y*^"^ /"Xh^"' m^' 'i..> ■/' 62 THE TOURIST. i. ., '/ '•»■ ROUTE FROM ALBANY TO BALLSTON AND SARATOGA SPRINGS. V . . . ..•• ... . '. ' : ■ '" ' .'. ' ' ' The traveller has merely to send his name and address to the Stage-office, and he will be called for by the stage. At the northern extremity of the city is the Mansion House of Gen. Stephen Vai Rensselaer, who is possessed of an immense estate, (extending 10 miles along the river, and nearly 20 east and west), and bears the old Dutch title of " Patroon of Albany." His liberality in advancing literature, agriculture, and charitable institutions, is proverbial, as he contributes large- ly to all. Here the stage strikes the MacAdain- ized road J which is just finished, between Troy and Albany. It is six miles in length, and cost over l$90,000. After travelling five miles upon this delightful road, you arrive at the U. S. Arse- nal, located in a most eligible situation on the west bank of the Hudson. The buildings are constructed of brick and stone. From the arsenal to the upper ferry is a continued range of houses divided into three villages, viz. : Watervliet, Port Schuyler, and West Troy ; but where the lines of distinction between these places are drawn it is difficult to tell. There are two routes hence to Waterford ; one leading through Troy and Lan- singburgh, and the other by the junction of the Erie and Northern Canals and Cohoes Falls, which are worthy of a visit. The traveller can pass over both routes in going to and returning from the Springs. In pursuing the Troy and Lansinghurgh route, the stage crosses the Hud- son in a horse-boat from West Troy to the city of Troy. nn frc b]( tec is til edi * ! .LSTON ' - . , name and be called remity of Stephen , immense river, and old Dutch berality in charitable utes large- MacAdam- yeen Troy 1, and cost miles upon a. s. arse- tion on the ildings are the arsenal e of houses jrvliet, Port e the lines drawn it is es hence to y and Lan- ;tion of the ioes Falls, raveller can id returning } Troy and ies the Hud- o the city of ROUTE FROM ALBANY TO THE SPRINGS. 63 The City of Troy is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson, and the scenery in the vici- nity is remarkable for its beauty, presenting on all hands the alternation of hill and vale, covered with refreshing verdure, and the indications of a fertile soil. The streets in the city cross at right angles, running east and west, and north and south. The buildings are many of them elegant, and gen- erally of brick ; and in some streets are shaded by trees on each side. Among them are three banks, 7 churches, a court-house, jail, and market. The most splendid are the Episcopal Church, (a beau- tiful specimen of Gothic architecture), the Court- house, a very fine building ; the Merchants' and Mechanics' Bank, and the Farmers' Bank, adjoin- ing each other, both built of freestone, are very respectable buildings. The Troy Female Semi- nary, under the superintendence of Mrs. Willard, occupies a large three story brick building belong- ing to the Corporation. A canal packet boat leaves here daily at 9 o'clock, for Whitehall, and runs through in about 22 hours. Mount Ida is in the rear of Troy. From the summit of this hill there is a beautiful view of the river and surrounding country. The Rensselaer School is one and a half miles north of Troy. It is in a flourishing condition, and was established under the patronage of Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer. Lansingburgh consists of one long street, run- ning parallel with the river. It is three miles from Troy. It was formerly a place of considera- ble business, but it has now a somewhat dilapida- ted appearance. The far-famed " diamond rock " is on a hill in the rear of the village. It has at times a very brilliant appearance from the reflect- ed rays of the sun. One mile north, a very staimch bridge crosses the river to the village of 64 TUB TOCRUT. Wat£rford. This is an important village, lo- cated at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hud- son : the Northern Canal communicates with the river at this place, which gives it many advanta- ges for trade. It has a population of 1700. There is a fine hotel kept at Waterford by Mr. Demarest, and another by Mr. Fisk. The Route by the janctionof the Canals, and the Cohoes Falls, from West Troy to Waterford, is about the same distance as by Troy. (4 miles). From West Troy to the junction of the Erie and Northern Canals, is 2 miles. There are 17 locks on the canal at this place, within the space of three- fourths of a mile. About a mile farther, a bridge crosses the Mohawk rivtr and affords a fine view of the CoHOEs Falls, which are about a mile above the bridge. The descent of the rapids above the falls is about 30 feet, and the perpendicular fall is 40 feet, making a total descent of 70 feet. There is a path by which persons approach within a few feet of the precipice over which the cataract falls. It is one mile from the Cohoes to Waterford, and 8 miles farther north to Mechanic viLLE, generally called, by the inha- bitants, the Borough. It contains about 20 dwell- ings, a cotton factory, and a number of mills. Dunning'Street is 8 miles north-west of Me- chanicville, containing a few dwellings, two tav- erns, and a store. It derived its name from a family, who were the first settlers, and still reside there. Four miles thence, in a north-westerly direction, is the Ballston Spa, and Saratoga Springs are 8 miles north. A road goes from here direct to Saratoga, which is 3 miles nearer than by way of Ballston Spa. Ballston Spa is the resort of hundreds of tra- vellers during the summer months. There are a ROUTE FROM ALBANY TO TIIK SPRINGS. 65 illage, lo- and Hud' I with the advanta- K). There Demarest, anals, and Waterford, (4 miles). Erie and 17 locks on !e of three- er, a bridge a fine view mile above s above the iicular fall is feet. There ivithiu a few ataract falls, iterford, and by the inha- Dut20 dwell- of mills, west of Me- ngs, two tav- lame from a nd still reside 3rth-westerly id Saratoga id goes from miles nearer ndreds of tra- There are a nmnber of springs in the vicinity, the waters of which are not unlike those of Saratoga. A beau- tiful creek flows along the east end of the village, called the Kayaderosseras, on which a mill is situated u short distance from the village. This creek is a great resort for sportsmen, particular- ly those who dehght to sit on the bank of a mean- dering brook, " And from their depths, delude the spotted fry." Two of the springs are near Mr. Aldridgt's Boarding House j and the U.S. spring is at the east end of the village, near the Sans Souci Hotel. A large bathing house is located near this spring, which is furnished with waters (for the piii poses of bathing)from all the different springs in the vicinity. There is in the village, a Court-house, two churches, an academy, and a female seminary ; also a prin;> ing-office and bookstore, to which a reading room is attached. This village was chartered in 1807, and is directed by three trustees, who are chofoii annually. Its population is about 800, and it con- tains 130 houses. The principal Hotels are The Sans Souci, kept by Mr. Loomis ; this is the most extensive, and has more company than any other house. It is 3 stories high, 160 feet in length, with two back wings of 150 feet, and capa- ble of accommodating over 100 persons. There is a large garden attached to it. Aldridge^s Boarding House has a more re- tired location, and receives a good share of patron- age. There is an extensive and beaafml garden connected with this establishment, vv'hich is al- ways open to the guests. The Village Hotel, kept by Mr. Clark, is a few doors from the Sans Souci, and is a very agreea- ble boarding-house. The Mansion House, in the centre of the vil- lage, is well kept by Mr. Kid. 6* 66 vnn TouitisT. N '%... %:. Mrs. M^Master^s private hoarding-houae i« near the west spring on the flat. Those who wish a retired situation will be pleased with this house. A regular mail arrives and departs every day. Strangers should be particular to have their letters directed " Ballston Spa," as there is another post- oflice in the town of Ballston. Ballston Lake is six miles from the village, and a ride to its banks affords a very pleasant excursion. It is 5 miles long and one in width. Hunting and Ashing abound on the borders and in the waters of this lake. Saratoga Springs are situated 7 miles from Ballston jpa, in a north-easterly direction. The celebrity of these springs, not only for their medi- cinal qualities, but as a fashionable resort during the summer months, renders any minuteness of detail unnecessary, were it not incompatible with the objects and dimensions of this work. The springs are numerous, and among the most cele- brated are the Congress, Hamilton, High-Rock, Columbian, Washington, President, and Flat- Rock. They lie east of the village, on the bor- ders of a valley. The "Congress spring is the most important, and has the best accommodations for visiters. The High-Rock spring, so called from its being enclosed in a rock of a conical shape, five feet in height, over the sides of which it formerly flowed, is nearly half a mile from the Congress spring. The water in the former now rises only to within two feet of the summit of the rock, and from this circumstance it is conjectured, probably with correctness, that it has found an outlet beneath its base. Commodious bathing houses are established at the Washington, Hamil- ton, and Monroe springs. A Library and a suit of Reading Rooms are connected with a bookstore in the village. They are conveniently arranged, c| ll EOUTI PROM ALBANY TO TUK MPRIN08. 67 iouae is vho wish is house, ery day. ir letters her post- le village, pleasant in width, ers and in lies from ion. The heir medi- )rt during lUteness of titible with rork. The most cele- aigh-Rock, and Flat- on the bor- ring is the nmodations , so called r a conical 5s of which le from the former now mmit of the jonjectured, IS found an )us bathing ton, Haroil- and a suit a bookstore y arranged, and well furnished with periodicals, newspapers, maps, &c. A mineralogical collection is also at- tached to this establishment, containing a variety of specimens, both European and American, and all those discovered in the neighbourhood. A book is also kept here, in which the names of visiters to the Springs are registered. The pub- lic houses here are conducted on an extensive scale, and equal, in elegance and the accommoda- tions afforded the traveller, to the hotels of our largest cities. Congress Hall^ kept by Mr. J. Westcott, is located in the near vicinity of the Congress spring. Its dimensions are large, its situation eligible, and a shaded avenue commu- nicates with the spring ; and it can accommodate about two hundred persons. The United States^ Hotel is situated in the centre of the village, and being four stories in height, has a very imposing appearance. Other buildings have been added to the main one. This establishment is partly sur- rounded by grounds, laid out in a tasteful manner, and shaded by flourishing trees. It is a splendid house, and admirably kept by Mr. J. M. Marvin. The Pavilion is next in importance. It is built of wood, and ornamented with colonnades in front of very chaste architecture. It is near the Flat- Rock spring is conveniently arranged, and can ac- commodate nearly one hundred and fifty visiters. Its proprietor is Mr. J. C. Dillon. The Union Hall is also an extensive and commodious hotel. It is situated opposite Congress Hall, is three stories high, and has a spacious piazza in front, supported by ten lofty pillars. The grounds connected with this house are laid out with taste. Its internal ar- rangements are convenient, and its landlord, Mr. W, Putnam, thoroughly understands the art of making his guests comfortable. The Columbian Hotel, situated near the Pavilion, in the midst of I i' U t If' '" 68 THE TOURIST. H gardens, is also a good house, and will not lose by comparison with its rivals. It is kept by Mr. Williams. In a more retired position, is Wash- ington Hall, of which Mr. I. Taylor is proprietor ; pleasantly situated at the north part of the village, where the invalid, and those who do not mingle with the gay throng, who pursue pleasure instead of health, may be accommodated in the best style. Amusement is always to be found during a sojourn here. Besides that which arises from the contem- plation of the various shades of character with which the crowded scene is enlivened, the library, the reading rooms, the billiard rooms, and dancing, which seems to prevail among the fashionable in- valids, afford all the opportunities for killing Time — that arch enemy — which could be desired. There are also ponds in the vicinity, where the angler can realize all the pleasures so philosophi- cally described by honest Isaac Walton : and true enjoymont certainly consists in a privilege ** To walk, ride, sit, or sleep, at one's own ease, And please a man's self, none other to displease," Excursions of a few miles to Saratoga Lake are frequently made, where the visiter can spend his time in trout-fishing or shooting, or enjoy a sail along the lake, which is nine miles in length, in boats kept ready for the purpose. There are two pleasant houses on the western border of the lake. The mail from New- York arrives every evening, and leaves for New- York and Boston every morning. Visiters should order their let- ters 10 be directed to the Saratoga Springs, as there is another post-office in the town of Sarato- ga, some miles distant, to which, otherwise, they may chance to he sent. Stages leave the Springs at nine, A. M., and three,T. M., daily, for Schenec- tady, passing through Ballston, South Ballston, and Burnt Hills, to meet the canal packet boats and EOUTI FROM ALBANY TO TUB SPRXMCHI. 09 ol lose by t by Mr. is WasJi- roprietor ; [he village, not mingle lure instead best style, g a sojourn he contem- racter with the library, nd dancing, lionable in- illing Time be desired. , where the philosophi- 3n: and true i^ilege I ease, please." ratoga Lake 3r can spend r, or enjoy a ^es in length, There are )order of the irrives every and Boston ier their let- Springs, as vn of Sarato- lerwise, they B the Springs , forSchenec- uth Ballston, ;ket boats and stages for the west. Persons wishing to visit Schenectady frequently take this route in return- ing to Albany, which is the same distance as by the way of Troy, (37 miles.) Stages are always ready at Schenectady to convey passengers imme- diately to Albany. ^ 4.. r m iM ' r« ^>« ^"'^8 t'j^m C^ «K Pi If I ^ ! 1 ! > I Ul U». M • ■ J ifni^;. 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