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The tourist can thus feast the eye on a thousand pictures that a volume ten times this size could not contain, for no matter how often you open the eyes during the day, they will fall upon some delightful scene, where the God of nature has smiled upon, within an hour. Neither have I given a highly colored description of the Rapids ; they have been viewed and described by thousands, and the effect produced is as varied in character as the ind;/idual writers differed in temperament and looks. Trusting that this volume may meet with as cheerful a greeting by the public as it has always accorded my eflforts to please, and if its perusal causes the weary or lonesome traveler one hour of mirth or pleasure, its mission will have been accomplished. Respectfully Yours, E. F. BABBAG^^- Phat Boy," Guide fo the St. Lawrence. -'<■ tion of all ent. The ires that a no matter ;y will fall nature has [ given a have been t produced differed in cheerful a my efforts r lonesome 1 will have Boy," Lawrence. *♦' REFERENCES FOR THIS WORK. We have a number of references as to the worth of this little volume. Space and time forbid a mention of them all ; some of the most prominent will suffice. I. At Alexandria Cay last season, a lady had the misfor- tune to sprain her ankle, (no matter how ; but we will say, least some one may be led astray as to the real cause, that it was not done falling or stumbUng over the editor.) We very kindly gave her a copy of the " Phat Boy's " Delinea- tions of the St. Lawrence River, and she was able to walk in ten hours after the accident, apparently as well as ever. 3. This volume will not bring home a stray cow ; but it will do the next best thing : milk them in the pasture, thus saving the wear and tear incident to their coming home. 3. The delight and pleasure that the perusal of your little volume gave me, I am unable to Express. — Susan B. N. B.— Then send it by Freight.—" Phat Bov." 4. A lady who had one copy (by the way, she was mar- ried,) wrote for the second; it was sent to her; but mean- while she had changed her residence to the I^unatic Asylum. Now here is a chance for married men who wish to become single for 25 cents- Send for a copy. 5. A very restless, nervous man bought a copy ; read to page ao, went to sleep quietly for ten hours. First good rest in four years. 6. It is good for maiden ladies ; has been known to cure headache, toothache, sprains, bruises, ingrowing nails, and it matters not. 7. Eli Perkins will read a copy of this work, August a 5 th, 1885, and from that day until death will speak the truth. ■■ HISTORIC DELINEATIONS — or — THE ST LAWRENCE RIVER, THE St. Lawrence River, with its Thousand Islands and Rapids, is day by dav attracting more and more attention am >g tourists. There is so much that is grand, weird, sublime and exhilerating in the scenery and balmy atmosphere of the majestic river, as it passes in its onward flow from the lake to the gulf, that we need not for a mo- ment wonder why it is that there is a great annual increase in the number of those intelligent people, who, from East, West and South, repair to its placid waters in summer to recuperate their wasted energies and enjoy that luxuriating season known to every American as " vacation." A vacation on the St. Lawrence, means a sojourn at some pretentious or lowly cottage, or at some hotel of either class for a few days, or for one, two or more weeks, as the time, finances and inclination of the individual may dictate ; or it may, as in hundreds of instances it does, only include a voyage of rapid transit, from New York to Utica, Niagara Falls, Lewiston, Toronto or Kingston to Alexan- dria Bay or Montreal then return home. There are several different popular starting places to reach the river j it is presumed you will take the most convenient one, and we will consider ourselves pleased with the selection. ir ■■■w^tH**"' '^^ JS id Islands and more It is grand, and balmy its onward t for a mo- lal increase from East, summer to luxuriating sojourn at le hotel of lore weeks, vidual may c does, only k to Utica, to Alexan- are several river ; it is ne, and we OUTE THE WEST SHORE ROUTE THE TOURIST ROUTE OF THE NORTH While many suppose that both sides of the Hudson River present equal attraction —and it would be hard to decide which is the most beautiful — it is a curious fact that all, or nearly all, the noted summer resorts for which the country adjacent is famous are located on its westeni bank. Thus, starting from New York and following up the West Shore Route, we And the Palisades, Tappan, Rockland Lake, Stony Point, Cranston's, West Point, Cornwall, Lakci Mo- honk and Minnewaska, the Catskills, Saratoga, Mount McGregor, and the Adirondacks (in which the great river rises), all on the same side, and all easily accessible by the New York, West Shore and Buffalo Raihvay. In addition to these, the magnificent cars of this route convey the trav- eler to Lake George, Lake Champlain and Montreal, on the north ; Sharon Springs, Cooperstown, Richfield Springs, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Chatauqua Lake, and make close connections for all the White Mountain and Eastern resorts, for the Thousand Islands, Watkin's Glen and the Lake region of Central New York. It is thus emphatically ■V^MlM ':n ■ S! 8 the tourists route of the north, and, reaHzing this fact, its projectors and managers have done everything in their power to render it attractive to this constantly increasing and most fastidious class of travelers. While traversing the most picturesque portions of a State noted for its scenery, this railway is the most complete in all details of cx)nstruction and equipment of any in this country. It is a double track, steel rail line, with an un- usually wide space between tracks, running north from Jer- sey City along the west shore of the Hudson to Albany, iind thence through the fertile Valley of the Mohawk and across Central New York, touching at Utica, Syracuse and Rochester, to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Its grades are easy, its curves are light, its steel rails are among the heav- iest known in railway construction, and its road-bed will be crowned with a deep ballasting of stone. Owing to this excellent road-bed and the great stren';f:h of i's iron bridges this company has been able to br,ild ex- ceptionally heavy locomotives foj- its various classes of traf- fic. The passenger engines bum anthracite coal, and are designed to haul trains of from ten to fifteen coaches at a high rate of speed. They are provided with special ar- rangements in the fire and smoke boxes and smoke stacks to consume all gases, and prevent the escape of smoke or cinders. LOCOMOTIVES, CARS AND STATION HOUSES. The entire passenger equipment of the road was especi- ally designed and built by the Pullman Palace Car Com- pany, and is the most complete in all details pertaining to elegance of finish, comfort and safety in the world. From 7 ing this fact, its trything in their ;ant]y increasing >idons of a State lost complete in t of any in this ine, with an un- north from Jer- ison to Albany, ' ( he Mohawk and :a, Syracuse and Its grades are among the heav- road-bed will be e great streD'ifh able to br.ild ex- is classes of traf- ite coal, and are en coaches at a with special ar- . ; nd smoke stacks V ape of smoke or ON HOUSES. road was especi- '. alace Car Com- ils pertaining to 1 le world. From 4 m the palatial buffet cars, with interiors finished in variegated hard-woods and furnished with plate.glass mirrors, luxurious arm-chairs, soft carpets and rich drapery, to the smoking cars, finished with figured oak and provided with revolving chairs, upholstered in leather, all are the most perfect speci- mens of the car-builder's art extant. The exterior of the cars making up West Shore passenger trains is painted in a rich oark olive and gold, which produces a most pleasing effect. The station houses erected along the entire route from . New York to Bu3alo are architectural gems, harmonious in color and design with the beautiful and picturesque scenery through which ths road passes. Those at the New York terminus, at Kingston, Albany, Utica. Syracuse and Buffalo will, when finished, surpass in completeness and artistic de- sign any series of railway stations ever erected by a single company. THE NEW YORK STATION. The New York terminus of this great railway was pro- jected upon a scale of vastness and perfection of detail com- mensurate with the rest of the magnificent scheme. It is at Weehawken, opposite the heart of the great city, and close beneath the height on which Alexander Hamilton fell be- fore the pistol of Aaron Burr. It extends for more than a mile along the river front, and, with its numerous docks and piers, presents nearly six miles of working space m which vessels of every description mav receive freight. From here commodious and elegantly appointed ferry-boats run to the handsome up-town passenger station at tlie foot of Forty- second Street. The express trains of the West Shore Route \'A mm m^ (fe l ^> ' M i u'i\|>" i t iii * i « <»««tiiti»yii»i«lf» i < n£7i<"i i f-'' >i j ii lO leave from and arrive at the down town station, foot of Jay Street, accessible from Elevated stations at Franklin, Cham- bers an J Barclay Streets; also leave from and arrive at the up town station at the foot of West 42nd Stn et, New York, and from the foot of Fulton Street, Brooklyn. The pas- senger from New York has thus an option of starting from any one of half a dozen points, a great convenience when one considers the peculiar position and length of the city. Passengers are cautioned to consult official time-tables in the Company's publications, or in the leading newspapers, with the view of ascertaining just what trains leave from and arrive at the various stations named. In the subsequent pages one may obtain partial glimpses of some of the innumerable delightful places to which this highway for business and pleasure travel will guide him, and a few hints of the many pleasures in store for his summer holiday. BETWEEN NEW YORK AND THE THOUSAND ISLANDS. "THE ONTARIO ROUTE." New York, Ontario & Western Railway Co. Running from New York to the City of Oswego on Lake Ontario, and in connection with the R. W. & O. P. R. from Cape Vincent, forming the most attractive route to the St. Lawrence River. It is the only line running Pull- man sleepers through without change between New York and the Thousands Islands. On arrival of trains at Cape Vincent the new steamer St. Lawrence, the handsomest and swiftest on the River, leaves tor all landings among the Islands. )ot of Jay in, Cham- ve at the few York, The pas- ting from ice when ' the city, -tables in wspapers, Jave from glimpses hich this him, and • summer 'USAND ay Co. on Lake 0. P. R. route to ing Pull- ;w York at Cape nest and long the The train carrying through sleepers leaves New York at 5:30 p. m., arriving at Cape Vincent at 9:30 a. m., and Al- exandria Bay at 11:30 a. m.; giving tourists a delightful ride of twenty-five miles down the Islands to the Bay. Amplf time is given at Richland for breakfast. Returning the St. Lawrence leaves Alexandria Bay at 4:00 p. m., arriving at Cape Vincent at 6:00 p. m., and train leaves at 6:10 p. m., arriving in New York at 9:30 a. m. The depots and ferries of the New York, Ontario & Wes- tern Railway, are located in New York at the foot of West 42nd Street and Harrison Street, from which points com- modious and elegantly appointed ferry boats run to the passenger station at Weehawken, and in Brooklyn at the foot of Fulton, Brooklyn Annex. The route of the Ontario and Western, after leaving Weehawken, is west of the Palisades, through the counties of Bergen in New Jersey, and Rockland in New York, fol- lowing the fertile and romantic valley of the Hackensack. At Valley Cottage the road tunnels through the mountains and for sixteen miles skirts the banks of the Hudson, through the Highlands, traversing all the historic and picturesque points along that world-famed stream. Then over the foot- hills of the Catskills, through the mountains of Central New York, and along the valleys of the Delaware, Neversink, Beaverkill and Chenango Rivers with their lovely pictur- esque views of mountain, lake and river, to Lake Ontario,, making one of the most beautiful routes across the Empire State. The night express trains run every day including Sunday. The Pullman buffet sleepers are of the latest models, and «■ 13 complete in all details pertaining to elegance of finish, com- fort and safety. The City of Kingston, Ontario, is easily reached from Cape Vincent via Steamer Maud, which leaves after the ar- rival of train from New York, and returning leaves in the afternoon, connecting with train for the south The New York Central & Hudson River R. R., leaving the Grand Central Depot, 42nd Street, New York, passes along the beautiful Hudson River to Albany, then the great four tracked railroad of the world conveys you to Utica (where the direct connections are made with the Utica & Black River R. R. ; then the traveler can if he desires pass over this popular route, reaching in a few hours the majes- tic St. Lawrence at Clayton, connecting with the steamers of the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company direct for Montreal), Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo or NIAGARA FALLS. The ticket office of the Grand Trunk R. R. and Riche- lieu and Ontario Navigation Company Royal Mail Line is located at No. 4 International Hotel, and is presided over by Mrs. L. Barber, who will cheerfully give you any infor- mation desired. Trains leave the Falls every morning, Sun- day excepted, by Grand Trunk R. R. to Toronto, and arrive in time to connect with Mail Line for Montreal. Trains leave Niagara Falls every morning, except Sunday, at 9:05 a. m., via. Central Hudson Branch for Lewiston, where con- nections are made with the fast sailing side wheel steamboat CHICORA, crossing the beautiful Lake Ontario and arriving in Toron- ^-nmv^nniv lish, com led from !r the ar- is in the ., leaving k, passes the great to Utica Utica & iires pass le majes- steainers ly direct 1 Riche- Line is led over ly infor- ng, Sun- id arrive Trains at 9:05 ere c&n- amboat Toron- to in time to connect with Richelieu and Ontario Naviga- tion Company Royal Mail Line for Kingston, Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands and Rapids of the St. Lawrence River to Montreal. "THANK GOD" NIAGARA FALLS IS FREE.-BORN AGAIN. From the first issue of this little volume up to the pres- ent I have labored to inform the public regarding the many schemes and extortions at the Falls; been the only cham- pion of fifty millions of people, and with my coat off and sleeves rolled up, worked for the passage of the bill to make Niagara Falls free. Now, that success has perched upon our banners, we propose to put the people of Niagara Falls upon the stool of repentance on their good behavior as it were for the season of 1885. After that time, should they merit kind treatment or praise I shall be most happy to say so. If, on the other hand, they desetve censure for any device or schemes t ) entrap the stranger or visitor, I shall ventilate it, and, 'as in the past, handle them without gloves. Hoping the dear public will sanction the charity I have displayed and post me regarding their treatment at the Falls the com'ng season, I am Respectfully Yours, E. F. Babbage, "Phat Boy," 21 Chestnut Park, Rochester, N. Y. As many of the tourifits leave Niagara Falls in the morn- ing at 9:05 o'clock by rail to Lewiston, and connect with the Steamer Chicora, for Toronto, I will mention the places and points. I ; ;i* »4 LEWISTON. This village is situated at the head of navigation, on the Lower Niagara, and is a place of considerable importance. It lies three miles below Devil's Hole, and '^cven miles below the Falls. Lewiston is a pleasant, well built village, but its commercial prospects have been very much injured by the construction of the Erie and Welland Canals. ^^ QUEENSTON is a small village situated nearly opposite to Lewiston, and contains about 350 inhabitants. It is associated in history with the gallant defence r ide by the Entish on the adjacent heights in the war of 1812. The village is pleasantly situ- ated, but has suffered from the same causes that have re- tarded the growth of Lewiston. The river here becomes more tranquil, the shores less broken and wild, and the change in the scenery affords a pleasing transition from the sublime to the beautiful. BROCK'S MONUMENT. The monument stands on the H'iights of Queenston, * from whence the village derives its name. The present structure occupies the site of the forraer one, which was blown up by some miscreant on the 17th of April, 1840. The whole edifice is 185 feet high; on the sub-base, which is 40 feet square and 30 feet high, are placed four lions, fac- ing North, South, East and West ; the base of the pedesul is 21^ feet square and 10 feet high; the pedestal itself is 16 feet square and 10 feet high, surmounted by a heavy corn- ice, ornamented with Uons' heads and wreaths in alto relievo^ In ascending from the top of the pedestal to the top of the igation, on the e importanoe. id '^oven miles :11 built village, f much injured Canals. Lewiston, and ated in history »n the adjacent )leasantly situ- 5 that have re- here becomes wild, and the sition from the •f Queenston, ^ The present lie, which was r April, 1840. b-base, which bur lions, fac- the pedestal tal itself is 16 I heavy corn- a alto relievo he top of the k i base of the shaft, the form changes from squar:^ to round. The shaft is a fluted column of free-stone, 75 feet high and 10 feet in diameter, on which stands a Corinthian capital 10 feet high, whereon is wrought, in relief, a statue of the Goddess of War. On this capital is the dome 9 feet high, reached by 250 spiral steps from the base, on the inside. On the top of the dome is placed a colossal statue of Gen- eral Brock. FORT NIAGARA. This fort stands at the mouth of the Niagara river, on the American side. There are many interesting associa- tions connected with this spot, as during the early part of the past century, it was the scene of many severe conflicts between the whites and Indians, and subsequently between the English and French. The names of the heroic La Salle, the courtly De Nouville and the gallant Prideaux will long retain a name in the history of this country. The vil- lage adjacent to the fort is called Youngtown, in honor of its founder, the late John Young, Esq. NIAGARA, is one of the oldest towns in Ontario and was formerly the capital of the Province. It is situated where the old town of Newark stood, and is opposite to Youngtown. It faces the river on one side of Lake Ontario. The trade of this place has been diverted to St. Catherines since the comple- tion of the Welland canal, and the other towms upon the Niagara river have suffered in common from the same cause- The Queens Royal Hotel is located here, and when I say it is run by Messrs. McGaw & Winnett of the Queens Ho- 9 Railway and steamboats for all points. The two largest hotels in Toronto a:e the Rossin House and the Queens Hotel. These hotels have every mo ifX n, iteen miles 3usaud Is- ties (?) dif- ime say iif- rs carefully us to stop pilots have Qg the cor- 1 the only led, which ite details. ;ly easy to re, keeping Brockville. ivr, and on ■\ l the right observe a beacon and pier. Further along, another light comes in view. The next attractive spot is called by the quaint name of Fiddler's Elbow. The tradi- tions connected with such names are sometimes thrilling and sometimes insipid ; but whether the one or the other,^ they will continue to stick, but if they serve to indellibly im- press upon our memory some pleasing reminiscence of a " thing of beauty," these names will not be by any means evanescent in their influence. As we frequently say, the elbow is still here, but the Addler is, I guess, over at the camp meeting on Well's Island. He is probably first cous- in of " The Arkansas Traveler." But here we are in a tortuous channel, AMONG THE ISLANDS. It must not be supposed that these hundreds of islands are all occupied and have cottages on them, or laid out with walks an(J fountains. For every island that has a house on it there are perhaps twenty that have none. The number of houses are increasing every year, and I think that in time nearly every island will be occupied in the Ca- nadian channel as they are in the American. On the left is Darling's dock, the famous wood station. We have, as yet, never seen the " Darling," although the dock is always visible. It may be she is busy in the pantry- washing dishes. Two miles and a half below is ROCKPORT. This name would seem to have been given the place on account of its rocky formation. It is avowed here that L-. a6 there are only two seasons ; the rocky season and the icy season. Most of the visitors come here in the " rocky sea- son." Directly opposite on the right, the Park House on Westminister park is visible ; also the fine chapel on Mt. Ceulah, its tower being 136 feei high. On the left is Gre- nadier Island Light-house. From the deck of our steamer, looking to the right, we now have one of the most charming views 6n the St. Law- rence. Alexandria Bay is before us, and the famous Thous- and Island House and Crossmon House can be seen on yonder shore. Within the range of our vision are also the islands transformed by wealth, taste and art into the loveH- «st of Summer resorts by their owners, namely : Fairyland the icy ocky sea- ouse on I on Mt. "t is Gre- right, we St. Law- is Thous- ; seen on also the he loveli- Fairyland as, Ohio; ind Sport 10 died in d friends. ig almost : supplies uspendc^". cted with ;ht, is the \ line got tion; the and the t. Next, ters light. oin?d to- longer. r' t ^ .i » The next in order is Cross-over light. At this point in the liver Ihe steamer crosses to the American channel, and in (>. very short time is discovered to be making for the Cana- dian channel again to reach Brockville. Before the tourist gets there, however, he will observe numerous Islands ; the most noted are B?thhurst, Tecumseh, Star, McDonald and Hill Crest. On the left, on the muin Canadian shore, com- modicus and elegant villas are in view; also St. Lawrence Park, picnic and pleasure grounds of Brockville and vicin- ity. All Summer long, the scene is animated and captivat- ing. The whistle announces in its shrill way that we are cow at BROCKVILLE, which was named in honor of General Brock, who fell in Queenston Heights, in the war of i8ia. It is situated on the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence, and is one of the pleasantest villages in the Province. It is right at the foot of the Thousand Islands, on an elevation of land, which rises from the rivei in a succession of ridges. The town was laid out in 1803, and is now a place of considerable importance. The present population is about 6,500. After leaving the wharf, the boat passes the most beauti- ful cliff on the river, the palisades of the St. Lawrence, on -which are erected magnificent mansions and suburban villas of Canada's distinguished sons. The most prominent of these is the son of Sir Hugh Allan, whose residence is in- or Island, e. Next to 8, owned by bacco fame, f money for ite striking, cet said to be i on the left, 'he origin of down by tra- OQ the left» ich is Robin's im Clayton, is t Association, arge numbers , There is a ointments, for Round Island 3' House. The docks are in excellent condition, and the fish- ing boats are favorites. On the left is Little Round Island and " Hog's Back." We have now several cotti^es in view ; the one painted dark brown is owned by Mr. Harbodle. On the point is Ethelridge cottage, and many others not known to me, as they spring up as quickly as mushrooms do in an open field. Leaving Round Island, and looking in the distant front, we have a view of the Thousand Island Park. About one ra'le from Round Island on the right is Watch Island or "Indolence," owned by S. T. Skinner. On the left are Bluff, Maple and Hemlock, the three pretty islands fronting the foot of Grindstone Island. On Hemlock is the Cliff House, owned by Mr. Garrison, of Syracuse. About five minutes after leaving Round Island, we come in sight of Hub Island an ' House, burned in March, 1884, which lie on the left ; Grinnell's Island and House ; Otsego Camp is also on the left. On the right is Fisher's landing, Robinson's island, owned by Eugene Robinson, Ne"- York banker and broker (he broke Drew), Johnson's light, Washburn Island and Frederick Island. Mr. Johnson, the original light-house keeper, and after whom the island is named, was the man who burned the Robert Peel, the English vessel, in retalia- tion for sending the Carolina over Niagara Falls. Just before landing at Thousand Island Park, upper end of Well's Island, now called Wellesley Island, is Twin Island,, owned by J. L. Huntington. On the left, and in connec- tion with the Thousand Island Park, is the bath house, in a delapidated condition, where the Methodists can get bap- tism, a la Bob IngersoU, with soap. Said to be good for this world, if not hereafter. We now land at ; .;i: Ml- THOUSAND ISLAND PARK. The boat stops at the western end of Wells Island, at a fine wharf, and close to a large number of handsome cot- tages. You can tell what the place is the moment you ap- proach it. There is no mistaking a Methodist Summer camp, find it where you will. It is always neat and clean and orderly. This is the Thousand Island Park, a Metho- dist resort, opened in 1873. Although the scenery is some- what marred by the great number of solemn-faced clergy- men strolling about the grounds, it is still one of the most beautiful spo'i to be found among the islands. Camp- meetings are held here; also Sunday-school and temperance and educational conventions, and other meetings all through the summer. A large and spacious hotel completed, was opened July loth, 1883. The name was originally Thous- and Island Camp Ground, but was changed in 1878 to its present name. Again on our way, the first house on the left is owned by Harlow J. Remington, Ilion, whose fame and fortune is in rifles. Next on the left Wellesley House and beautiful cottage. On the right, handsome villas line the shore of the island. About half a mil^ from Wellesley House is Jolly Oak point, with its four cottages, two owned by the Norton brothers, a third by Dr. Ferguson, and the fourth by Hon. W. W. Butterfield, of Redwood. From here to Lookout point is about half a mile ; and next is Rood's place, with a fine dock and good accommodations for tour- ists. About two hundred yards below is Peel's dock where the boat Robert Peel was burned in 1837. This dock was rebuilt in 1884. Robin's cottage, 100 feet to the left ; a little below on the right is che farm of Captain Jack ; you d iJi^mSmHiLAMt Al^MM3,ii£M£Sia.'.^' &.:Mif1iki: . . .* , ir-.M- ''.'jf "^iPit^'K * •llTi K. Island, at a idsome cot- lent you ap- ist Summer it and clean k, a Metho- lery is some- aced clergy- of the most ids. Camp- temperance ;s all through mpleted, was nally Thous- 1 1878 to its ; is owned by fortune is in tnd beautiful the shore of ley House is iwned by the id the fourth From here to •xt is Rood's ions for tour- 's dock where rhis dock was to the left; a in Jack; you 33 can see the old saw-mill in a dilapidated condition on the bank. Opposite on the left is the celebrated Limburger cheese factory. (Post mortem examinations held here week- ly). (This "goak" would take better if you was just intro- duced to Limburger for the first time) On the right is Collins' dock ; below a few feet is Calumet Island, and cottage, owned by Rev. Henry c;. Waite, of Ilion, N. Y. On the right lies the remains of old Captain Jack's boat, gone to rest. » • • Here you are expected to drop a tear. Brown's Bay on the left and Swan Bay on the right. The next island on the right is owned by Mr. MoflFet, of Water- town, N. Y. Passing the bays, we come en the right to Central Park, formerly Grinnell's Point and parade ground, purchased by parties and laid out for a park. Several large and beautiful cottages were built last season and many con- templated for this season. Foot of Central Park is Page point, a former wood station for the N. T. Co.'s line of steamers. On the right is POINT VIVIAN. Point Vivian is situated on the main =-.hore of the St. Lawrence River, about 2^ miles from Alexandria Bay. It was formerly owned by Capt. W. H. Houghton, and was purchased by Messrs. Geo. Ivers, John J. Kinney, Isaac A. Wood, Dr. L. E. Jones, R. Barnes, Rezot Tozer and E. Hungerford, in the fall of 1877 (all of Evans Mills, N. Y.) They had it surveyed into 40 building lots, with parks avenues and streets. A magnificent dock was built 300 feet long, and any boat from a skiff to an ocean steamer can .land here. m 34 ih Point Vivian is one of the pleasantest resorts on the river ; here, every one throws off all business cares, sitting under the wide spreading branches of the fragrant Pine, watching sail and steam crafts passing up or down this beautiful Queen of rivers. It is situated in what is known as the narrows and is noted for its fine fishing grounds. The boss fisherman on the point is Tozer, he appears tc have a charm (we don't know where) but we know he has one, and when he launches his basque, the fish swarm around and just ask to be "tuk in, ' and are always took. The following named persons together with the original purchasers have built cottages here : R. Rodenhurst, Theresa, N. Y. Mrs. Chadwick, Theresa, N. Y. C. Allen, Theresa, N. Y. Sidney Cooper, Watertown, N. Y. C. Young, Syracuse, N. Y. L. Sharon Sterlingville, N. Y. ^ . /. , Mr. Aldrich, Sterlingville, N. Y. ^^ ' M. Horton, Waterto^rn, N. Y. ", j, Taylor, Watertown, N. Y. ,, . , /, ,> ^ W. S. Cooper, Evans Mills. , , ( , E. O. Hungerford, Evans Mills. ^^^ A. M. Cook, Evans Mills. ,4 .., , «-,,», C. Briant, Evans Mills. E. Hungerford, Evans Mills. Whitney & Kinn;/, Gouverneur. L. Smith, Gouvcineur. Several gentlemen from Watertown have purchased a number of lots adjoining and have been incorporated with ,A.'- <> ■ mi %r> <*^- sorts on the cares, sitting agrant Pine, JT down this hat is known ling grounds, e appears tc enow he has fish swarm ways took. the original jurchased a (orated with 35 the point. The management intends to add some valuable improvements tlie coming season, grading the streets and avenues, building a large ice house, putting up wind mill, &c. There are a few more desirable lots for sale on this point, those contemplating building on the river would do well to visit this famous resort. Connected with this point is . : l^ LONG POINT, jwned by Mr. Curtis of Cleveland, Ohio, he has erected » nice cottage thereon where he spends his summer. Curtis is a " prince of good fellows" and the pointers reckon on him as one of 'em. i j.h< 'v The officers are : W. S. Cooper, President. Sidney Cooper, R. Rodenhurst, John J. Kinney, Trus- tees. W. M. Comstock, Secretary. v: -^ ^'^ f , Opposite Point Vivian on the left is Island Royal, owned by Royal E. Dean, of New York, firm of Bramall, Dean & Co. Mr. Dean is a very enthusiastic lover of the scenery as well as the hunting and fishing in this vicinity, coming co this, his summer home, quite early in the spring, and often remaining until winter fairly sets in, for no where else can he get such a variety of fish and game and have the sur- roundings so agreeable. After leaving Point Vivian, on the right, is Curtis Point and cottage. The next is Alleghaney Point, owned by J. S. Laney, of Pittsburg, Pa. The fence was built to keep the children from falling into the river. Next on the right is Keppler Point, Beula Vista Lodge, owned by F. A. Boa- W- 36 worth, of Milwaukee, Wis., he is an invalid, and has not been home for ten years, says he will not return home until he can walk. I am pleased to say he told a friend of mine that his stay of three months here was of more benefit to him than a tour through Europe. Centennial Isle is owned by Mr. Sissons, of Watertown, N. Y. Comfort, in close proximity is owned by A. S. Clark, of the Chicago 111. Board of Trade. His is the largest and finest cottage of the grov-.p. Beyonf more benefit to mial Isle is owned Comfort, in close Chicago III. Board t cottage of the )evirs Rock and t large amount of the same, and in On the left is s Louisiana Point ■ns. Next on the dilapidated order. F. Storey, of Buf- »n and family, of, intand Fdgewood ''atertown, N, Y. hich are erected Jeorge Rockwell, of the Reformed brown cottage is I. Marsh, of Chi- Nobby, Friendly, ilith Gow. This fond is Westiiiin- ishler. We now ,, 1 Situated on the River St. Lawrence, at Alexandria Bay, Jefferson County, New York, and iti the immediate vicinity of the far-famed THOUSAND ISLANDS, The very Mecca of Pleasure-Seekers. The Centre of Gravity, pivot upon which revolves everything- This House contains all the modern impruvements, with elevator. Rooms single or en suite, with bath rooms and closets attached, und everything that can add to the comfort or convenience of (he guests. Travelers will tind this place as healthful as it is beautiful, with no mosquitoes or chills and fever, while to the finest scenery in the world are added to the attractiou.s of BOATING, FISHING, HUNTING AND BATHING, AS WELL AS BILLARD8, BOWLING ALLEY, CROQUET (/ROUNDS, Etc. Parties taking rooms for the season will find liberal deductions from regular rates. Send for pamphlet with terms, et . At this Hotel was held the Banquet tendered President Arthur, in October, 1882. R. H. SOUTHGATE, Proprietor, Alexandria Bay, New York. CHAS. P. CL.EMES, Manager. Late o( Hnrray HIU Hotel, N. Y. 3« ALEXANDRIA BAY, which is three or four miles long, and one-and-a-half miles wide, reaching from the shore, on the American side, to "Wells Island. The chief feature around here is the grand hotels — the largest known as the Thousand Island House ; the finest building on the St. Lawrence river. From the Bay fishing parties are constantly going out. The channels about the islands are the Paradise of fishermen. The boats are the most convenient and comfortable in the world, the boatmen the most accommodating, and the pickerel, pike and gamey black bass and rock bass, and muscalonge, in the greatest abundance. WHAT AND WHO MADE ALEXANDRIA A., p^ t a.- BAY. ' In 1872, President Grant visited this delightful spot, a guest of R. M. Pullman, of palace car fame, Pullman Island. There was at that time inadequate hotel accom- modations, for the tourist as well as the visitor who had been drawn to this the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. Messrs. Cornwall and Walton of Alexandria Bay with their usual display of sense and sagacity, as well as business tact for which they have always been commended, offered to give the best site on the St. Lawrence to any man who would erect upon it, a first class summer hotel. Mr. O. G. Staples, of Watertown, N. Y., hearing of this offer came, he saw, and how he conquered you shall know as we proceed with our narratfve. Well, he concluded to father the scheme, securing a man with money, a Mr. Nott, of Syracuse, the ground, or rock rather, was broken January :5l.» a-half miles can side, to is the grand and House ; From the 'he channels The boats e world, the ickorel, pike scalonge, in ANDRIA itful spot, a le, Pullman otel accom- or who had :enery in the :andria Bay as well as ommended, to any man hotel. Mr. •f this offer know as we sd to father r. Nott, of en January 39 14th, 1873, and the Thousand Island Hduse was completed and opened July 17th, 1873, just six months from the day of starting. Rumor says that although their money gave out a little above the first story Staples' indomitable will saw it completed and furnished, ready to receive guests, just as soon and as v/ell as if he had been a millionare. During the next two years of the partnership of Staples and Nott, everything did not go as smoothly as a marriage bell, but still they went, and in the end Staples had the money and hotel. (I hope the reader if he knows Staples will not be so unkind as to accuse him of parting with all his experience and make the pun that he took the money and Nott the experience.) Staples bought out Nott, and I believe, paid him what was agreed, and he run the hotel until April 15th, 1883, when Mr. R. H. Southgate, (the man of many hotels, too numerous to mention here), bought him out. The many changes that have been made, and those con- templated, and when completed, will make this the mecca of summer resort watering places, the Venice of America. I desire to say right here that I hope Mr. Southgate will not lose sight of what has in the past made the Bay popular as a resort. I like to see the standard of visitor? raised as well as the prices. I would like it to be the place for fish V rell as those who love the piscatorial art. No dust, no '' !T,;:.aess, no malaria or hay ''ever, no mosquitoes, light, dry k':-, cool and bracing. Thermometer never over 80 nor be- 1' w 50 in July or August, and one can enjoy what is denied them almost everywhere else, a good nine hours of cool re- freshing sleep under a blanket. Those troubled with pul- monary complaints will find great relief here. Steamers, steam yachts and sailing vessels abound, everything to ani- 40 mate the scene and inhance the pleasure of visitors is done. Fishing, fishing boats, bathing, etc, as well as fish abounds, and we say here, if you have never been to the Bay conte, if you have been, come and see it under the new reign of success, and I know you will be pleased. The season of 1885 the Thousand Island House will be under the man- agement of Chas. P. Clemes, who for the past seven years has been connected with such hotels as the Rossin House, Toronto, Windsor, Montreal, Albermarle and Murray Hill, N. Y., which ought to be all the reference required to as- sure guests of the Thousand Island House that they will be well taken care of. -.pi. *&? VISITORS AT THE 1,000 ISLANDS, who desire to visit Montreal and return by boat (their time being limited), the following information will be of interest. AU passengers arrive in Montreal between six and seven o'clock, p. m., as there is little to see at night and very little time to see it in. The boat leaves her dock, Canal Basin to return, every morning at 9 o'clock, except Sunday. You can remain in Montreal until the iz M., train for Lachine from the G. T. R. Station, (by taking that train, fare 35 cents, you will arrive at Lachine in time to take the boat and enjoy yoiur dinner while passing through Lake St. Louis.) Should you desire to prolong your stay, remain in Montreal until the 5 p. m., train leaves same depot for Coteau Landing. A car- riage in waiting will take you to the boat, fare from Mon- treal, including carriage $1.25. You will take passage from there at seven o'clock, and have your supper on board of boat while passing through Lake St. Francis. As it takes the boat sixteen hours longer to come back, than to ^ ;ors is done, sh abounds. Bay come, ew rejgn of season of er the man- seven years ssin House, lurray Hill, lired to as- they will be NDS. (their time of interest, and seven i very little al Basin to '■ You can chine from cents, you enjoy your hould you intil the 5 5. A car- rom Mon- ! passage on board s. As it c, than to 41 go down, (reason, they are compelled to pass through the Lachine, Bohomoise and Cornwall qanals, which con- sumes the time.) All passengers arrive at Alexandria Bay, every day, between one and two o'clock, p. m., except on Monday. WHAT I KNOW ABOUT CATCHING FISH. During the summer of 1884 I was at the Thousand Is- land House, Alexandria Bay, N. Y., and took note of some of the best catches of fish, which with pleasure I give space here, that my friends may see, and those who may have heard that there is no good fishing at the bay, a chance to judge. Let me first say that anybody can catch fish of the following varieties anywhere in the St Lawrence River : Rock Bass, Black Bass, Perch, Pike, Pickerel and Musca- longe. I have caught, off the dock at the bay, in less than two hours, a Black Bass weighing three and one half pounds and a Pickerel weighing over six pounds. THE FISH CATCH OF 1884. While the fishing commenced quite early last season the first catch of note wa^ made by Dr. J. L Perry, of Sara- toga Springs, N. Y., on June 24th, which consisted of Black Bass, Pickerel and Muscalonge, and the Doctor ia credited with catching the largest Muscalonge of the season weigh- ing 18 pounds. Mr. Abe Harris, of N. Y., caught, July 4th. two Black Bass weighing 4f and 4^ pounds each, his entire catch num- bered 27, and he was only three hours away. Mr. M. J. HuRCH, caught July 6th, four of the largest ! 1_ ■M M 43 Oswego Bass of the season, their respective weights being 5*. Sh 4. 4f. . Mr. George Miller, of 916 Sixth Avenue, N. Y., caught a Pickerel, July 8th, weighing 14 pounds. Quite an excitement prevailed on the morning of July 8th, in front of the 1,000 Island House, where three gentlemen guests caught each a pickerel, weighing respectively 7^, $x and 4 pounds. Will Estus, a fisherman, caught the same day a pickerel weighing 7 pounds. Dr. Hauks, a dentist of New York, caught in two hours, not two hundred yards from the Hotel five Pickerel, the largest weighing 12 pounds, and four others 15 pounds. The Doctor prefering Bass fishing, caught one day 34 fish that did not vary two ounces from two pounds each, a very pretty sight to look upon if you admire fish. Mr. Hurburt R. Clark, of New York, firm of Teft, Weller & Co., is probably the most enthusiastic as well as the best posted gentleman that comes to the bay to fish. He caught during the month of June, 1,407 Black Bass. The custom prevails, or rather the law is, that no fish is kept that weighs less than one pound. Mr. Clark put back of the above number 900, the tails of which he clipped in a pecu- liar manner, so he may know each jnear if the same fish is caught again. One day last summer he caught a Bass while the dinner horn was blowing, and in his haste he gave the fish a different clip from the usual one, and proceeded to dinner. Upon his return, the first fish caught was the one he clipped before taking his meal. He must have been -stuck on Clark or the bait, the reader can judge for himself. Mr. F. G. Ringold, of Cincinnati, Ohio, an experienced fisher in those waters for over 20 years ; he knows just im^ WBHMf flfftH W I l y ^ij -'"■I'll*"*"'"'"" ^ •ttH ights being v., caught of July 8th, gentlemen vely 7i, 5i t the same two hours, ckerel, the unds. The (4 fish that very pretty m of Teft, as well as to fish. He 43 where to catch any kind of fish desired. I tested his ability in that channel one day by ordering several varieties as well as sizes of fish, and the order was filled to the letter in every particular, consisting of two four-pound Bass, two Pike weighing seven pounds, etc., etc. One great trouble he encountered as well as others during the forepart of the season, was the abundance of small shad said to have been put in to propagate the streams by Seth Green, the fish cul- turist of N. Y., which furnish food for the large fish, so they are not tempted by bait. The day I speak of, Mr. F. G. Kingold said that the first fishes caught each threw up one of those small shad upon being thrown into the boat. Messrs. J. S. & S. H. Ehrich, Ehrich Brothers, of N. Y., came to the Bay to catch fish and enjoy themselves, which they do. They caught, July 2Sth, 35 Black Bass, two of which weighed 7 pounds. They took their yacht for a twenty-four hour trip among the Islands, returning inside the day with 217 Black and Oswego Bass, weighing from i^ pounds to 5 pounds each They caught the first Musca- longe of the season. W. C. CoMPTON a guest of Mr. Ringold, of Cincinnati, caught, July 25th, 22 Black Bass, weighing 37 pounds, the largest 3^, 3 and 2^ pounds, W. H. Eagan, of Chicago, 111. Mr. Thomas De Silver Jind F. H. RocKWELi^ of Warren, Pa., formed a party to take in a few days fishing among the Islands, July 23, they brought home 65 Black Bass weighing 115 pounds the largest weighing 3^ pounds, the best average size fish of the reason. W. Irving Snyder, Sporting Goods House, Nassau St., N. Y., caught a Pickerel, weighing 6^ pounds, within one hundred yards of the 1,000 Island House, July 29th. ' t 44 Mr. G. DeWitt, Belleville, N. J.,caught an Oswego Bass weighing 6 pounds, and 5 Black Bass weighing from 1 to 8 pounds each. Mr. a. J. Post, of Jersy City, caught 12 Black Bass, weighing 27 pounds, the largest weighed 3 J pounds. Mr. G. W. Pease and Mrs. A. Given, caught, Aug. 4th, 10 Pickerel weighing from 2^ to 5J each. Mrs. M. Hemiijgwav, Jr., of Watertown, Conn., caught. Aug. 5th, a Pickerel weighing 7 pounds. Mrs. H. R. Clark, of N. Y., caught. Aug. sth, 16 Black Bass weighing 24 pounds, the largest 3^ pounds. Mr. Dabnev Carr, of St. Louis, Mo., caught three Bass weighing 7 pounds, and 7 Pickerel weighing 29 pounds. Little Charley Neil.son, caught a Pickerel, Aug. 6th,, weighing 5^ pounds. His brother caught on the same day- one weighing 4^ pounds. Mrs. M. p. Dunbar, of N. Y., caught, Aug. 6th, 6 Pick- erel weighing 24 pounds, the largest weighed 6^ pounds. H. M. Williams, of N. Y., caught 7 Wall Eyed Pike weighing 28 pounds. W. E, Lanier, of N. Y., caught a Black Bass, Aug. 8th^ weighing 3^ pounds. Alex B. Simon, of N. Y., caught a Wall Eyed Pike weigh- ing 7 pounds. Mr. Jule S Ehrich, of N. Y. and party, consisting of Mr. Mark Stein, W. H. B. Douse, of Boston, J. Stem, M. Schlein, C. Schlein, together caught, Aug. nth, 176 Black Bass weighing 250 p>ounds in six hours and twenty minutes. Mr. Harry M. Stadler, of N. Y., caught, Aug. 13th, a Wall Eyed Pike, weighing over 6 pounds, and several Black Bass weighing over 3 pounds. ■^ V ■ t.r.fc-,.f'-i«-K.'... ^1 ill- 'r. ^ wego Bass rom I to lack Bass, ids. , Aug. 4th, n., caught, I, 1 6 Black three Bass >ounds. Aug. 6th, e same day th, 6 Pick- pounds. Eyed Pike , Aug. 8th, *ike weigh- nsisting of Stern, M. 176 Black y ininuteB. ig. 13th, a 'era! Black 45 JuDOE Troy, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a select party, caught, Aug. 13, 100 Black Bass weighing from i^ to 3^ pounds each. The Judge, who is a good shot with a rifle, brought home a Loon weighing 22 poundn, and a Mink. Being quite an amateur taxidermist he prepared them for his private collection , which I understand is quite large and contains many rare specimens. Mr. a. Isaacs and Mr. S White, with their ladies, were fishing, Aug. 1 2th, and caught 87 Black Ba&s in 9 hours. Mrs. a. Isaacs and her daughter caught the two largest Pickerel of the season, one weighed 13 lbs. and the other 12 pounds. Mr H. R. Clark and party caught in July, 1,658 Black Bass, 1,000 were less than one pound They took a trip Aug. 1 2th, with friends and caught 346 Black Bass. Mrs. A. J. Post, of Jersey City, caught a Bass weighing 4^ pounds. Miss Blanch Lincoln, of Boston, (relative of the late lamented Abraham), caught a Pickerel weighing over 3 pounds, and several Black Bass. Mrs. R. L. Moslev and Mrs. A. B. Lincoln, of Boston, Mass., two very enthusiastics on catching fish, determined to make a record, making preparations for a week ahead, went out one day and both caught — cold. The palm for varieiy of fish for season of 1884, must be awarded to Charles E. Storv, of N. Y., who caught, Aug. list. Black Bass weighing 2^ pounds, Black Bass i pound, Muscalonge 5 pounds, Chub if pounds. Wall Eyed Pike 54 pounds, Pickerel 6 pounds ; 23 fish all told, and most every variety i.-x the river. : ■: :< ' To those who say there is no fishing at Alexandria Bay, (and do not want the earth), allow me to say Mr. H. R. I Ji 46 Clark has a standing offer with me, to bet any man $io that he can catch ten pounds of fish (any where within a mile of the Hotel) in an hour. Mr. H. a. Redfiei-d, of Hartford, Conn.,caught7o Black Bass in five hours. Mr. Adrien C. D'Henzei., caught, Aug. 20th, a Black Bass weighing 4 pounds, and a Wall Eyed Pike weighing 5^^ pounds. J. W. Cornish, of N. Y., caught 20 fish in two hours, the largest, a Bass weighing 3^ pounds. Miss Lily Stokem, of N. Y., caught a Pickerel weighing II pounds. Mr. W. R. Proctor, of N. Y., caught the best catch of Wall Eyed Pike for the season, Aug. 20th, five of them weighed 19 pounds. Mrs. H. a. Redfield, of Hartford, Conn., was taking a. party of her friends out one day for fishing and pleasure, and I requested her to catch me a Whale. Upon their re- turn I was presented with a peculiar specimen of the finny tribe, which, if not a Whale, was the opposite in size. It was neatly packed in a box and shown for several days, but the oldest fisherman could not say he ever saw its counter- part before. Mr. J. W. Case, owner of the Boat- Livery, who is the best boat builder at the Bay, also dealer in fishing tackle, rented a boat to Mr. Saunders, who caught thirteen Pickerel in two hours. Mr. Case, on a bet, took a man in a boat for one hour and caught seven Pickerel, the largest weighing 4 lbs. He won the bet. Mr. H. Merrell, of Montreal (firm of W. H. Merrell Sc ,ny man $to lere within a ght 70 Black 3th, a Black weighing 5^ two hours, :rel weighing )est catch of nve of them i^as taking a nd pleasure, on their re- of the finny in size. It al days, but its counter- o is the best ckle, rented kerel in two oat for one ghing 4 lbs. . Merrell & Co.), caught at Hamilton's Island, 84 pounds of Pike and Pickerel and four Bass weighing 4 lbs. each ; fourteen Pike weighed from 4 to 8 lbs. each. Mr. Merrell caught last season the largest Wall Eyed Pike ever taken from the St. Lawrence on an 8 oz. rod, 17^ pounds weight. He is con- sidered one of the best fishermen on the St. Lawrence. I am really sorry to cut this subject short, but space prevents my giving any more names and catches. The largest fish caught during the season, was a Muscalonge, weighing 38 lbs., caught at an island opposite Rockport ; the largest caught at the Bay, 18 lbs. ; the largest Pike, 7^ lbs. ; the largest Pickerel, 13 lbs., and the largest Bass, 5^ lbs. Respectfully yours, ' E. F. B.\BBAGE. A REAL LIVE DUDE was at the Bay last season, and I must give him credit for one thing if I could not for having either money or brains, but will say he was very attentive to the ladies, and it may be said to his credit he never tried to cut me out. One fine morning he induced three of the nicest young ladies at the bay to take a boat ride, and for the privilege of their company agreed to do the rowing himself 1 hey had been out upon the water for some time, and he had done the rowing heroically, but getting into the strong current his physical development was being tested to its utmost, when he asked the young ladies "if it would not be better for him to hug the shore." After 1 pause of a minute the girl- iest girl of the group exclaimed : " Well, if you Ci>,nnot find anything better to hug, do for Heaven sake 'hug the shore!'" i I, if \ ' : '■:,] ■ j i :;i ! fi 1 1 11 B \ M ■: 1 ■■■ i ■i ■1 M * i'l i .a SOME OF THE OWNERS. St. John's, five acres, Judge C. Donohue, New York. Manhattan, five acres, Judge Spencer and J. L. Haa- brouck. New York. Deshler. twelve acres, W. G. Deshler, Columbus, O. Deer, twenty-five acres, S. Miller, Rochester, N. Y. Fairy Land, twenty acres, C. H. and W. B. Hayden, Columbus, O. Piatt, two acres, Sisson & Pox, Alexandria Bay. Brown's, ten acres, S. G. Pope, Alexandria Bay. Pleasant, three acres, Sisson & Fox, Alexandria Bay. Pullman's, three acres, George M. Pullman, Chicago, 111. Friendly, three acres, A. B. Parker and Abner Mellen, Jr., New York. Cherry, nine acres, the Reverend George Rockwell, Ful- ton, N. Y. Nobby, over three acres, H. R. Heath, New York. Welcome, three acres, S. G. Pope, Ogdensburgh, N. Y. Florence Proctor, one acre, E R. Proctor, Cincinnati, O. Maple, three acres, J. L. Hasbrouck, owner. Netts, one-half acre, E. A. Kollymer, Brooklyn, N. Y. Summer Land, ten acres, the Reverend Asa Saxe, D. D., Rochester, N. Y.; Almon Gunnison, D. D., Brooklyn; and Richmond Fisk, D. D., Syracuse, N. Y. Isle Imperial, one acre, Mrs. LeCount, Philadelphia, Pa. Linleth Gow, one-half aa-e, R. A, Livingston, New York. Elephant Rock, one-fourth acre. T. C. Ciittenden, Wa- tertown, N. Y. Idlewild, four acres, R. A. Packer, Sayre, Pa. Arcadia and Ina, two acres, S. A. Briggs, New York. Sport, four acres, H. A. Packer, Mauch Chunk, Pa. 49 w York, J. L. Has- 3US, O. N. Y. B. Hayden, ly- ria Bay. Jhicago, 111. ler Mellen, ckwell, Ful- York. Kh, N. Y. ncinnati, O. /n, N. Y. »axe, D. D., oklyn; and lelphia, Pa. New York. :nden, Wa- V York. ik,Pa. Kit Grafton, one-fourth acre, Mrs. S. L. George, Water- town, N. Y. Island Mary, two acres, W. L. Palmer, Watertown, and James M. Browner, St. Louis. Little Charm, one-eighth acre, Mrs. F. W. Barker, Alex- andria Bay. Frost, two acres, Mrs Sarah L. Frost, Watertown. Excelsior Group, five acres, C. S. Goodwin, Oneida, New York. >,;,,,<, Resort, three acres, Pioneer Club, Watertown. Island Royal, Royal E. Dean, New York. Devil's Oven, one-fourth ^cre, has been fitted up with an observatory, H. R. Heath, New York. Sylvan and Moss, three acres, S. T. Woolworth, Water- town, N. Y. Cuba, five acres, W. F. Storey, Buffalo, N. Y., and cu- pied by Mr. Easton, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Little Angell, one-eighth acre, W. A. Angell, Chicago. Little Lehigh, one acre. Col. R. B. Yates, Rochester, and C. H. Cummings, New York. Warner's, four acres. Island Home, one acre, S. D. Hungerford, Adams, N. Y. Sunny Side, one acre, Mrs. Emily Moak, Watertown, N. Y. Wild Rose, one acre, W. G. Rose, Cleveland, Ohio. No name, one-quarter acre, Mrs. F. Haramerkin, Syra- cuse, N. Y. Harmony, one-quarter acre, Mrs. Celia Berger, Syracuse, N. Y. Wynnstay, one acre, Mrs. Bergin, of Spuyten'Duyvel, N. Y. Alice Isle, two acres, J, G. Hill, Brooklyn, N. Y. |!f ii'i ri i. I'-W •I ■■■■■MHM ■I i 5° Sunbeam Group, one acre, C. E. Ailing, Rochester, N. Y. Walton, two acres, Mrs. Robins, and Mrs. Robinson, of New York and Brooklyn, purchased in 1883, will be im- proved by all the art at their command. y'''!'*,^ '■* / :^ Bula Vista, Lodge Keepler Point, owned by Mr. Bos- worth, of Milwaukee, Wis. Seven Sister Isles, owned by Dr. Winston, of Washington, Comfort, formerW Pratt and Centennial, owned by A. E. Clark, of Chicago Produce Exchange, who has spent $20,000 upon the spot to beautify it. Deer Island, owned by Hon. Sam. Miller, of New Haven, Conn., formerly of Rochester, N. Y, Melrose Lodge, owned by Mrs. A. B. Pullman and Mrs. C. B. Marsh. ^ ' * Florancs Island, owned by H. S. Chandler, of the Inde- pendent. Two-Islands-in-Eel-Bay, two acres, E. L. Sargent, Water- town, N. Y. V . ; V Long Bra-ich, ten acres, Mrs. C. E. Clark, Watertown, N. Y. Nigger, three acres, Eugene Robinson, of New York. Ella, one-quarter acre, R. E. Hungerford, Watertown, N. Y. Lookout, two acres, Thomas H. Borden, New York. GrinncU Island, two acres, D. G. Grinnell, Brooklyn, N. Y. Douglass, three acres, Douglass Miller, New Haven Conn. Hart's, five acres, E. Kirke Hart, Albion, N. Y. Sunny-^Tde, two acres, Wm. Stickenson, Sayre, Pa. Wau Winnett, two acres, Mr. Hill, Chicago, lU. ^ Rochester, N. Y. ^rs. Robinson, of 1883, will be im- med by Mr. Bos- )n, of Washington, il, owned by A. E. , who has spent er, of New Haven, Pullman and Mrs. mdler, of the Inde- L. Sargent, Water- Clark, Watertown, , of New York, arford, Watertown, en. New York, xrinnell, Brooklyn, iller. New Haven ion, N. Y. m, Sayre, Pa. licago. III 5» WESTMINSTER PARK. Opposite the Thousand Island House, is Westminster Park, on the lower end of Wells Island. It is eight miles long and from three to four miles wide. On the other side of it is the Canadian channel of the river, about half a mile wide. The lower end of (he Island is separated into two parts by one of the prettiest sheets of water that ever rippled against the bows of a canoe. This is called the • Lake of the Island," and it is connected with the river, on both the American and Canadian sides, by a nanow chan- nel. The Lake is five or six miles long, as smooth as glass, and is altogether too pretty and too romantic to attempt to describe. , ;.„.,,.:. .,..,,■ Westminster Park was bought in 1874 by a Presbyterian stock company, and it now has about 15 miles of drives and some fine buildings. It has two long water fronts — one on the American side of the river, and the other on the Lake of the Island, on the Canadian side, there is a high hill on the island called Mount Beulah, though after climb- ing it I think the Hill Difficulty would be a more appro- priate name. There is a large chapel on the top of the hill, known as Bethune Chapel, with seating accommoda- tions for a thousand persons, and wth a tower '36 feet high, affording a beautiful view of the river and the islands. The name of the chapel recalls the fact that the late Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Bethune waa the pioneer tourist through this region, and till his death continued to come here summer after summer for recreation. -i Ill 5* BONNIE CASTLE. "Timothy Titcomb" (Dr. J. G. Holland, editor of Scribner's Monthly), chose this point as '.a haven of rest and recuperation, and who does not commend his choice. It will be remembered that he died in New York shortly after leaving his cherished Bonnie Castle in 1881 for his ardous winter's labors. Light house in the distance. A LETTER FROM SETH GREEN. '•.-,- NEW YORK STATE FISHERY COMMISSION. Office of the Superintendent. Rochester, N. Y., March 20th. My Dear Little " Phat Boy :" You request of me a letter for your book. Let- ter writing is not my forte, but you are welcome to use these facts. In 1855 I bought an island near Alexandria Bay, built a house upon it in the fall and moved there with my family the next spring and lived there during the summers of 1856 and 1857. The year 1858 I spent a part of the season with a party of prominent gentlemen. During the time I was there, if I wanted black bass for breakfast I could take my two fly rods and take from 5 to 10 black bass by trolling around my island of 4 acres, and any time after Aug. I St, I could take my gun and kill a mess of ducks in a short time. There was a few deer on Welles Island then. I have killed 50 ducks in one day among the islands, and I could take loo black bass with fly any day I wished. ' Immediately opposite is Hart's Island, back of which is Deshler. Next on the left is d, editor of laven of rest his choice. York shortly 1 88 1 for his stance. GREEN. ION. larch 2oth. ir book. Let- e to use these ixandria Bay, there with my the summers a part of the During the ir breakfast I lo black bass my time after i of ducks in s Island then, islands, and I irished. : of which is S3 MANHATTAN, the first island on which habitation was attempted. It was bought by Mr. Seth Green, the fish culturist of N. Y., in 1855. He built a cottage upcn it an J for several years spent his summers here. Mr. J. L. Hasbrouck and Judge J. C. Spencer, of N. Y., purchased it from him. They have spent $15,000 upon the Island. ' The original cottage built by Seth Green still remains and is used by them as a dining room. Between Deshler °and Manhattan, looking backward, is Fairyland, owned by C. H. and W. B. Hayden, of Colum- bus, O. This is really one of the finest islands in the river. At a vast expense art has triumphed over nature, trans- forming a barren into the loveliest of green lawns. Next en the left is Deer island ; then SUMMERLAND. Summerland, one of the most beautiful of the " Thous- and Islands," is located raid- way between the north and south channels of the St. Lawrence, about three milen be- low Alexandria Bay, having an area of fourteen acres and is the largest of the "Summerland group," which includes "Idlewild," "Sport," "Ida" and "Arcadia." The island is covered with a dense forest furnishing an abundance of shade and is said to have the finest groves on the river. At the extreme northerly and southerly ends of the island there are extensive sandy beaches, a great rarity in this locality, which are used by the " SummerlanderB" for bathing purposes. The island is traversed from end to end by a most delightful natural avenue, densely shaded and lined on either side with a thick undergrowth of wild f wm M ■ 1 il 54 flowers and ferns. The island is owned by the Summerland Association, a corporation organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, for social and yachting purposes, and composed of the following stock- holders: Rev. Asa Saxe, D. D., Isaiah F. Force, James Sargent, Sears E. Brace, Emory B. Chase, Henry C. Wis- ner, Lewis P. Ross, Francis M. McFarlin, Chas. W. Gray, George H. Newell, Henry O. Hall, Joseph A. StuU and Frank W. Hawley, of Rochester. N. Y.; Rev. Richmond Fisk, D. D., Alfred Underbill and Horace Bronson, of Syracuse, N. Y.; Rev. Almond Gunnison, D. D., and Frank Sperry, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The association have erected upon the island a large and commodious " Club House" wherein the members of the association and their families take their meals. After setting apart a large grbve at each end of the island for general use, the balance of the island was divided into lots, one of which was assigned to each stockholder. Upon these lots so assigned, the members of the association have erected cottages for the sole use of their own families. In addition to the Club House the association has erected numerous pavilions and summer houses in different parts of the island, together with a large ice-house and has con- structed several docks of sufficient size to permit of the land- ing of large steamers. The association owns a large steam yacht which is used in running to and from Alexandria Bay and for fishing and pleasure excursions. Each member of the association provides himself with sailing and row boats. The Club house is opened for the reception of the members of the association and their im- i lummerland by virtue social and ving stock- rce, James iry C, Wis- . W. Gray, . Stull and Richmond }ronson, of and Frank ive erected lub House" eir families >f the island livided into der. Upon iation have nilies. has erected ent parts of id has con- oftheland- lich is used fishing and imself with led for the i their im- me te familfis onfy, on the first day of July of each year, and remains open until about September 15 th, during all of which time the yacht is at the service of the party. Between Deer island and Summerland is Cedar ; back of Cedar is Sport, owned by H. A. Packer, who died in 1884. The island, however, will be occupied this year by H. C. Wilbur, G. B. Linderman, C. B. Newton, and other friends. Anthony point is on the right. This place is the resort of E. and T. H. Anthony, the extensive dealers in photogra- phic goods in New York. APING CUSTOMS, MANNERS, ETC., OF THE ENGLISH. ^ j -^ This is done to a great extent, not only in Canada, but I am sorry to say in free America, better known as the U. S. I cannot find any fault with the average Canadian who is, as it were, governed by Queen Victoria, and must have some reverence for royalty in the aping of their manners and customs, but in this land where we have an abundance of Queens, Princes, Lords and Sovereigns, who are not flattered by titles, but bear their honors meekly, all are royal born and bred. Speaking of titles reminds me that at home I am plain Edward F. Babbage, or " Phat Boy," (I spell it with ' Ph ' because it does not sound so greasy), but the moment I leave home, say for a trip through the South, I am called Captain for the first few hundred miles, then- a little way on it becomes Colonel, and when I get to Georgia it is Major, in South Carolina it is Judge or General, until I get to Florida, and I have heard them say there "great God is that you ? " but wc diverge, returning 56 to the aping of the manners of Princess Louise. I wish to say right here that I firmly believe it did the Canadian people a great amount of good, but fail to see where the people of the United States could be benefitted. I was told that at Kingston the Princess asked for her strawberries in a box with the hulls on, and when placed before her she took them up by the stem between the thumb and finger and bit the berry off and placed the hull on the plate. Now everybody does the same ; previous to her visit they used to hull and wash them before placing them on the table. The same with grapes, they used to wash them in a goblet of water at the table before eating them, now they take the grape between the thumb and finger, press it gently to the lips and squeeze gently, and juice as well as insides are soon on the way to digestion, and the skin laid away on the plate as the Princess did. Asparagus, it was almost painful for me to see Canadians eat it in as many ways as there were people at the table, in fact no two ate it alike until after the Princess came ; now everybody takes it by the hard green end, between thumb and finger, and putting it into the mouth, closes the teeth down upon it and draws it gently from the mouth, leaving all that is digestible within and the remainder is laid on the plate. The Princess once took a walk through her kitchen at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, took the vegetable cook to task for washing fresh picked peas from the vine that had just been shelled, saying, it was nonsense, if your hands were clean, to wash a virgin pea. .ill YACHTING. Water — and as one enthusiastic writer puts it- -such water I — is abundant, and to enjoy this water in a pensive 1 1 I© le. I wish Canadian where the ed. I was trawberries »re her she and iinger late. Now they used the table, in a goblet ey take the ntly to the insides are way on the lost painful lys as there alike until 5 it by the putting it id draws it ible within ncess once U, Ottawa, esh picked ing, it was gin pea. i it — such a oensive 57 or poetic mood, the steam yacht should be bfought into requisition. Private yachts are numerous and elegant, and it is to the credit of the owners that they are not niggardly in exhibiting a spirit of generosity and courtesy. They are constantly inviting individuals and parties to enjoy the exhilerating excitement of the shooting around the beauti- ful spots. And if you, dear tourist, have no friend that invites you to share a cushioned seat in his graceful fairy- like craft, then go to Capt. E. W. Visger, on the Island Wanderer, or Capt. Sweet, of the John Thorn, and they will take you on an excursion among the islands that you will gladly recall as a cheerful reminiscence of your St. Lawrence excursion, for the opportunity will have been offered to bring within the range of your vision enchanting scenes that pen is not adequate to describe, but by pur- chasing one of the " Phat Boy's " Birdseye Maps of the St. Lawrence, you will be the possessor of the only correct map of the St. Lawrence. A perfect chart and guide to the river. Still continuing our course, looking to the right, is the cottage of Mrs. Clark of Watertown. Next, Goose bay is the island owned by Dr. Carleton, near which is the Three Sister's Island ; before the Three Sister's is Hume's Island. Next, on the left, is Whiskey Island, and on the right opposite are a number of large and small islands, the names of which we will not weary the tourist's brain with. Goose bay is really beautiful, if its name is slightly homely. It is studded with islands, and fishing abounds. It is here that Mr. Hurbert R. Clark, of New York, in one day caught some 300 pounds of black bass, ranging in weight from i^ pounds to 6^ pounds. On the right is ■MlHI 5« Lyon's dock and Meeker's island. Next, on the left, is Three Sisters light ; in the distance is Lone Star, or Dark Island; Island No. i, it is called by some. After passing on the left is a small cluster of island shoals. On the right is Chippewa bay. This is a superb sheet of water, where the fishing is a marked feature. It is a favorite resort of Ogdensburg people, who occupy the contiguous islands. All around the shore are camps, cottages, etc., and make an animated scene for the tourist. Three miles from Chip- pewa bay on the left is Crossover light; thence three miles to Cole's light on the left, where we enter the Canadian chan- nel. Nine miles in the distance is Brock ville. On the right opposite Cole's light is Oak point. Four miles below is Allen's landing, a very popular place for picnics, etc On the left a prominent bluff. On the right for six miles the islands come thick and fast ; huge rocks rise from the water's surface, with very little vegetation or foliage, and the boat makes her way rapidly among them, winding around like a snake, heading for all the points of the com- pass, freqnently getting herself into coves and bays that apparently have no outlet, but always finding a channel, and sailing triumphantly out into the broad waters again. On the left three miles this side of Brockville is the wreck of a schooner, the S. M. Cook, laden with iron ore. She was sailing up ; the wind subsided, causing her to drift upon the rocks, and remained. The Cook was raised by the Kingston wreckers last season. A little beyond is St. Law- rence park, used for pleasure and picnic parties, especially by our Canadian friends of Brockville. We are now at the village of Brockville ; we " take a rest " for route C. In front of Brockville are the last three of the Thousand -■— ™»«*wwTOW^S:^^S** •*•• the left, is ar, or Dark fter passing )n the right ruter, where te resort of )us islands. :., and make from Chip- tree miles to adian chan- e. On the miles below picnics, etc. or six miles ise from the foliage, and m, winding of the com- d bays that a channel, :rs again. s the wreck 1 ore. She 3 drift upon ised by the is St. Law- >, especially now at the eC. Thousand Islands ; being some distance from the rest it is presumable they drifted away, and finally rooted here. This, however, was " long befo' de wah ! " Opposite, on the right, is Morristown, a small, lively American village, of about i,ooo inhabitants, a station on the Utica and Black River R. R.; connects with Brockville by two steam ferries. , This is a picture of my twin brother. Dr. E. F. Babbage, of Rochester, N. Y. " A friend in need." How I wish I was a doctor. " Phat Boy." 1' ) IMIiWI 60 R OUTE 'c; Our object being to make this little book a complete Guide to the Thousand Islands and St. Lawrence River, so that tourists from any section, no matter where they strike, will find it mtelligible to learn their location. We have there- fore divided the explanation into three routes First, we took our friends from New York to Niagara Falls, Lewis- ton, Toronto, Kingston and the Canada channel of the St. Lawrence as far as Brockville. Second, our journey was from Cape Vincent, thence down the St. Lawrence through the American channel to Brockville. Third, and this is the route upon which we are now entering, will be from Cape Vincent to Alexandria Bay. CAPE VINCENT, is a pleasant little village in Jefferson county, N. Y., at the junction of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence river. It is also the terminus of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad, and connections by Steamer St. Lawrence are made to Alexandria Bay. As we steam out of this port, on the left is Long, or Wolf Island, 21 miles in length, and 7 miles in width. The next on the right is w* < Bm?!lij B ij^ig ii -,->IIUA-^/j.,, i I complete ; River, so hey strike, lave there- First, we lis, Lewis- of the St. >urney was :e through nd this is I be from v., at the k'er. It is ;densburg rence are Long, or ith. The CARLETON ISLAND. At the upper extremity, the land narrows into a rugged promontory, ending in a bluflf sixty feet in height. Here, lifting their ruined heads aloft, and plainly visible to all passers along the river, stand a number of toppling and half ruined chimneys. These may be seen for miles around. So long have these old sentinels watched over the scenes around them that their history is lost in the misty past. Around them are the remaining ruins of an old fort, supposed by many to be the ruins of old Fort Frontenac. Around its old redoubts and parapets linger antiquated historical legends and traditions enough to fill a volume and forming an interesting^ study. An ancient well, cut in the solid Trenton limestone down to the level of the lake, has been converted by the reckless imaginations of the natives into a receptacle of the golden doubloons which the French soldiers, upon evacuating the old fort, are said to have thrown there, with the brass guns on top of them. Upon either side, and immediately in front of the bluff upon which the old fort stands, is a (}uiet, pretty little bay, which may once have supplied a safe and easy anchorage for the vessels that lay under its protecting guns. The fortress is supposed to have been one of importance as a military post at some time, having been built upon an excellent plan and in the most substantial manner. Num- bers of (graves still occupy a field near by, the remains of the brave soldiers who once occupied the fort. The scene is of deep interest to the students of history. About six miles this side of Clayt r.n is Lindsay Island, the only one on the right between Cape Vincent and Clay- ; III l ^ -" " ii «fl ! ! ton. On the left, two miles before reaching Clayton, is Grindstone Island, five miles long. Cross-over channel is where the Canadian line of steamers, leaving Kingston at 5 o'clock in the morning, comes through into the American channel. Before landing at Clayton is Prospect park and hill, which has been systematically laid out for villas and camping parties, and where tourists can always find a com fortable stopping jilace. Although we have been traveling among the islands quite early in the morning, we have noticed that the people who occupy the cottages are all up, the ladies sitting on the piazzas reading, generally, and the gentlemen out in small boats fishing. There are two kinds of fishing done here — nshing for fun and fishing for fish. I cannot explain the distinction better than to repeat what a g-'ntleman who was traveling with the party, said to me one afternoon : " We are going to take the ladies out fishing to-morrow," he Si»id "to give thfn a taste of the sport- Then, the next ciay we are gi..'ng out alone tj catch some fish." " DON'T DO IT. 'Aj This startling he»u.'ue vvhsn it strikes the eye denotes that there is somethinj j be saif" "f personal benefit to the reader of the arlir'.c, .ad we hci«^; to make it pleasant as well as profitable to those who take the time to peruse it. To begin with we desire to say, don't get fat, do not allow yourself to develop beyond the line which is laid down for the average man or woman ; because, if you do, the average chair will not fit, the average seat in a railroad coach will be too small, you will be obliged to shrink into it and then take up the seat of another after you get in. The same trouble will occur at amusements, which yon en;'./ very ^«rrsissW'??? mmi Clayton, is channel is ingston at 5 le American ect park and or villas and find a com ;en traveling ng, we have ?s are all up, ally, and the re two kinds [ for fish. I r>eat what a d to me one s out fishing f the sport- catch some eye denotes tnefit to the pleasant as o peruse it. o not allow id down for the average coach will it and then The same enj'./ yery 63 much, but it so distorts you to occupy the chair that the pleasure is lost ; the average door to a hack is too small, and so is the omnibus, and you are obliged to walk. Here you will enjoy it, especially if it is a little slippery, dropping now and then three hundred and twenty pounds because your friend thinks it does not hurt a fat man to fall. You will get no sympathy from anyone, this I will gurantee ; because I have tried it. By way of illustration, if I had not eaten anything for three days but a yard of pump water, and was to come to a friend and say I was hungry, and had not had anything to eat for three days, he would look me all over and in reply would say : " Well, I guess you can stand it until next fal!." So the fleshier you are the least sympathy you get ; and if Dr. Tanner stood it for forty days you have sufficient fat to last you six months, to say the least. Second, you become, as it were, a curiosity and all look at you with amazement, and wonder what circus or side show you escaped from, or to what dime museum you belong to. Third, there isn't anything made for the average n-an that will fit you, therefore, everything must be made to order that you wear, except a necktie, pair of socks, or handkerchief. The latter must be seven- eighths to a yard wide in order to hold the prespiration it will mop up in once passing over your manly brow. Fourth, when at the age of 31, and weighing 225 pounds, I had no trouble in making a selection of a partner^ for life. She climbed the golden stairs about three years ago, and now I am fair, fat, funny and forty. If I find one now who loves a fat man, I am a little too fat— therefore, this world is a very chilly one for me. After you become a little above the average size as I t 1 64 have in development and are conspicuous, everybody will know you ; if they do not, it will be easy for them to find out, all they are obliged It do is 10 ask anyone. You wont know only those of your relations and friends very near to you. Then this world will be very lonesome and cold, or your experience will be different from mine. It would be a treat (were you not sensitive) if you could walk one block and hear the expressions that come from the vulgar throng as they pass. One female, with eyes like two saucers, ex- claimed : '• Glory be to the father, Mary Ann phwat's that ? " And another say " Got in himmell, what a fat man," or a lady of color declare, " Umph ! Umph ! ! Dat am de big- gest man I ebber seed." FROM BROCKVILLE TO MONTREAL. Leaving Brockville, a magnificent view greets the eye ; islands are not now in view ; the river is a most beautiful sheet of water running perfectly straight for about sixteen miles with the land on either side in good view, for the river is a little over two miles wide. Three miles from Morristown, on the right, is a camp ground of the Baptist persuasion, mostly from St. Lawrence county. Five miles on the left from Brockville is Maitland. At this point is a prominent object known as the old distillery, whose proprie- tor is said to have been worth, at one time, a million dol- lars, but whose cupidity during "America's unpleasantness" led him into selling " crooked whiskey," or rather disposing of his distillery products in a very " crooked way." With- out giving the details, the facts in brief are : He antagon- ized the Canadian government in the matter of paying revenue, and in his fight for stupid supremacy, he not only |?i ' ■WPilBWW i IS, everybody will for them to find 'One. You wont ids very near to i»e and cold, or le. It would be 1 walk one block le vulgar throng two saucers, ex- 1 phwat's that ? " a fat man," or a Dat am de big- »NTREAL. greets the eye ; L most beautiful r about sixteen 3d view, for the ree miles from 1 of the Baptist ty. Five miles this point is a , whose proprie- ^ a million dol- npleasantness " ather disposing I way." With- He antagon* ter of paying :y, he not only •^f 4 lost his distillery, but his fortuiie, too, and he and his family became reduced to poveity, and none of them re- main around their former home. It is said he first induced his niece to marry the revenue collector of the district, that he might carry on the nefarious business in collusion and. without detection, but you see, '' The deep laid plans of mice and men gang aft aglee." About four miles below, on the left, is the old blue stone church, in the graveyard of which rests the remains of the founder of Methodism on this continent, Barbara Heck. One mile farther, on the left, is McCarthy's new brick brewery. Half a mile beyond is the celebrated Rysdick stock farm, owned by Hon. J. P. Wiser, M. P. Here is ov/ned the celebrated stallion, Rysdick, which cost Mr. Wiser $25,000. It is a farm of about 600 acres, and is unquestionably the finest stock farm in the Dominion of Canada. The thrift, energy and ability of this gentleman will not lie wondered at when it is learned that he is of American birth. Next, on the left, is the celebrated La- batt's brewery and mM ' pRESCOTT*'*'*'''-'""'^-''- with its 3,000 inhabitants, who seem to have lost their grip on the trade of the river, judging from the dilapidated con- dition of the stores, warehouses, etc., on the wharves. The town, however, is handsomely laid out, has a fine city hall and market, and there are many fine private residences. It is connected with Ottawa, capital of the Dominion by the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Railroad, distance 54 miles. Here many tourists who desire to visit the capital disembark for that purpose. We refer the tourist to Daniel's Hotel as i^ I Hi ii«i 66 & good stopping place. L. H. Daniels has taken the hotel, and spent t8,ooo in improvements ; he is too well known to the traveling public to need any praise from me. Oppo- site is -4^ ^. OGDENSBURG, founded by Francis Picquit in May, 1749. I* now contains about 10,000 people, and of course ranks as a city. It is the terminus of the Rome and Watertown, Utica and Black River, and the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain railroads. It is beautifully laid out, well planted with maple trees, and is called the " Maple City." It has a United States Cus- tom House, post-office, and a new opera house, costing $150,000, six fine church edifices, water works, gas works, a fire alarm telegraph and two daily newspapers, and possi- bly other modem improvements. At the lower end of town is the big elevator of the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad. v;_ ;{; v,x-'^on Shultz vhich they ^on Shiiltz "ties, and On the ! and farm Lawrence Richeheu 7- I an» w Map of fit to me i .. 67 Three miles below, on the left, is Johnstown Bay, with Johnstown — not a very important trading post — overlook- ing. This place has a custom house officer, commissioner of fisheries, mayor and marshal of the district ; but these important officials are concentrated in one man. We turn here to the right, leaving the far-famed chim- ney island on the left, on which are said to be the ruins of old French forts, battlements, etc. The only remains we have discovered of these supposed formidable defences is an extensive moat around the island, twelve feet deep, filled with water. The chimney, from which it derives its name, is supposed to be on the island, but we have looked in vain to discover it. It may be, however, that it has floated down the river ; we will speak of it furthei on. In the distance, on the left, are Tick, or Pier islands. Some of the finest bass fishing in the river is off this old pier. Dr. Melville, of Prescott, the inventor of rheumatic victor, and an enthusiastic fisherman of this section, last summer caught a black bass weighing seven and one-half pounds while enjoying the sport around the pier. Three miles from Chimney island in the distance, is what is termed " the cut," f '•ming the channel between Galop and Moore's islands, it was the former channel of this line of boats, but the Dominion go\ 'ment are expending six millions of dollars for the enlargi. .lent of the canals of this route, and the survey party at present are blasting a channel through the GALOP RAPID, which may be seen in the distance. The reason of the change of channel is formed with an edict of the pilots not to interfere with the work of the engineer corps engaged on this necessary ii jprovement of excavating a fifteen foot channel, to allow larger boats to pass, and dispense with the use of the E-'wardsburg canal. This is the first and smallest rapid on the St. Lawrence River, and as the Phat Boy has termed it, " a little one for a cent." I will, how- ever, give you an idea of what the rapids are. AU the rapids on this river are caused by numerous rocks, large and small, in the bed of the river, and the swift current of water passing over these rocks causes the fearful commotion that you observe. Now, to carry our philosophy a little farther, we say the larger the rocks and the stronger the current, the better the rapids. No rockn, no water, no current, no rapids ! This commotion which you see here is caused by a led^e of rocks five and one-half feet in height under nine feet of water. You can see the swell and white cap which this rock occasions, and then use your best judgement to determine the height of the rocks in Long Sault, where we hope to arrive at one o'clock. (There are, let me state here, eight rapids on our trip to-day, which may be divided into two classes, first and second. The first class are Long Sault, meaning a long leap or jump ; Cedar, deriving its name from the trees in the vicinity, and Lachine. The second class are Galop, meaning a hopping, jumping rapid ; Rapid Piatt, meaning in French, flat; Chateau du Lac, meaning foot of the lake ; Split Rock, derived from a fis- sure which make the channel, and the Cascade, from its re- semblance to a cascade). , . ;; ^ On the left, before arriving at the Galop rapids, is the entrance to the Edwardsburg canal. This canal is seven and one-half miles in length, and is the finest canal we ar- assm engaged on fifteen foot ipense with le first and as the Phat I will, how- AU the s, large and 5nt of water motion that ttle farther, :he current, current, no i caused by under nine s cap which igement to , where we it me state be divided s are Long leriving its line. The 'ing rapid ; 1 du Lac, Tom a fis- rom its re- ds, is the 1 is seven lal we ar- ^l> 69 rive at ; its terminus is at Iroquois. It would be well here to say that we only have canals around the rapids, or where the current is too strong for a steamer to ascend. We here append a tabular statement of the ST. LAWRENCE CANALS. Edwardsburg canal, 7^ miles long, three locks, 1 4 feet fall in the river ; Morrisburg canal, 4 miles long, 2 locks, II 1-6 feet fall ; Farron's Point canal, | miles long, i lock, 4 feet fall ; Cornwall canal, 1 2 miles long, 7 locks, 48 feet fall ; Beauhamor's canal, 1 1^ miles long, 9 locks, 84 feet fall ; Lachine canal, 9 miles long, 5 locks, 45 feet fall. In the distance in front, on the left is the village of Ed- wardsburg, now called Cardinal. Here is located the Ed- wardsburg starch factory the largest starch factory in the Dominion of Canada. The president of the company is the Hon. Walter Shanley, of Hoosac Tunnel fame. He was the great contractor who completed that wonderful piece of work, and is now the manager of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Raih-oad. Twenty minutes from Edwardsburg to the next point of interest. WHAT I KNOW ABOUT ELI PERKINS. Some few years ago, Mr. Perkins was a passenger on one of the boats. I do not know whether he took me for the captain, director or manager of the line or not, but he ex- erted himself considerably to form my acquaintance. There was nothing unusual about that, however, as there is 70 something " distingue " about me, and when on the boat I stand considerably " above proof." I have frequently dined at the same table with the Governor-General, Lord Dufferin and retinue — after his lordship had left. But to return to Eli. The day in question I was upon the deck of the boat as usual, describing the points of interest, especially the one on the Canadian shore, where the St. Regis Indians come year after year to gather the famous elm with which to make their celebrated baskets. I was delineating at some length upon the noble red-man, when Eli ciime to me and said, I will write you a verse of poetry about that. Glad to get a memento in that shape from so distinguished an individual, who had been so often accused of being witty, I said it would please me very much. Here is the verse : " Onoe here the noble red man took Ur deligbu. Fit, flshed and bled; Now most of the inbabitante are white, With nary a red." I thanked him very profusely, and on subsequent occa- sions took great delight in repeating the lines to the pas- sengers — never forgetting for a moment to remind them that they were written for me by the alleged American humorist. One day, after deUvering myself of the poetry and repeating to the passengers that it was written by the celebrated poet, writer, humorist and lecturer, Eli Perkins, I was approached by an exceedingly polite an affable gen- tleman, whom I learned was Mr. John H. Rochester, of Rochester, N. Y., who asked if he understood me correctly in attributing the authorship of the hnes quoted to Mr. Perkins. I assured him that he had written them expressly for me, and produced i" Eli's own handwriting the original copy. With a subdued smile resting upon his counten- mim wm» Wsei mm the boat I >ently dined rd Dufferin o return to of the boat illy the one dians corae ich to make ome length and said, I ul to get a individual, i, I said it uent occa- o the pas- nind them American the poetry ten by the li Perkins, fable gen- :hester, of ; correctly d to Mr. expressly e original counten- i Mmm 11 ance, Mr. Rochester informed me that there must be an error somewhere, as a gentleman, a Mr. Fletcher, had writ- ten a poem in 1834, in whica xhi', exact verse occurred, and he proceeded to repeat the verse ix^M memory. This took me slightly back, and I subsequently came to the conclu* sion with " my friend " of the Oil City Derrick, that a cab- bage leaf was never more at home than when in the crown of " Uli Perkins' hat." After that I had no more use for the poem, but determined if ever I met " Uli " I should caU to his mind the circumstances connected with " his little poem." I had not long to wait, for one day, while in Evansville, In- diana, at the St. George Hotel, I met the gentleman and recalled the circumstance connected with the little verse, and he, witii a perfect air of noi\chaiance, said that he had never given it a thought since — dashed it off in a minute. I told him how remarkable it was that great minds often run in the same channel and related iXiy experience with liis gem. He scowled, and turning on his heel said it was indeed a singular word for word resemblance, but changed the subject at once and asked me to his room on the fol- lowing morning, which invitation I cheerfully accepted, doting all the evening upon having a nice time, and swop- ping a few gags, etc., etc., but my hopes were blighted, for the next morning I was informed of his very early departure — gone up to lie to the people of Rockport, I was told. " Uli " is a great man, and contracts a larger amount of business upon a very small amount of capital than any pub- lic character I know of. When Eli reads this I expect he will load his big gun — not intellectual, but otherwise — and come for me. I will therefore give him a pointer in advance ; there won't anything scare roe but a stomach pump. I " 7» Distinguished among Indian names is that of Iroquois. Here it names a village, formerly known as Matilda, but like all other good Matildas do, she changed her name to Iroquois, in order to preserve the name. The Iroquois In- dians formerly owned this section of country. One and a half miles below this village is the narrowest point in the St. Lawrence River, from Kingston to the gulf This broad expanse of water we are just passing, and the one we ar- rive at immediately after l^avng the point, are very shallow, consequently hold the witer in check at the point. The depth of water in the shallow places being about 22 feet, while at the point it is 84 feet. Width of the river 1,140 feet — 170 feet less than a quarter of a mile. On the right in the narrowest portion of the river is Cedar point. On the left is a small bluff, formerly called Hem- lock point, on account of a fine hemlock standing there, but on one fine morning the hemlock, the tree and the point all slid into the river, and have not yet returned. About fifteen feet back from the point is a rail fence, which is outside of the earth works that were thrown up in 1812-13, and batteries were erected on Cedar point. On the left is the main shore of the Dominion of Canada with a population of over five millions. On the right is the main shore of the United States of America with a popu- lation of over fifty millions. When the five millions want those fifty millions all they will be obliged to do is to walk over and take them. Then will be verified that beautiful passage in Holy Writ which says, " One shall chase a thou- sand and two put ten thousand to flight. Sing ! " This was really a strong point, and was fortified on both sides of the river by the opposing parties. From the fact a MH.iy T' TKfmiJ 'T ^ ; of Iroquois. *latilda, but er name to Iroquois In- One and point in the This broad one we ar- -ery shallow, >oint. The )ut 22 feet, river 1,140 ver is Cedar ailed Hem- iding there, ee and the t returned, ence, which n 1812-T3, of Canada right is the th a popu- lions want is to walk t beautiful ise a thou- J on both n the fact , 73 of the successful fortifications by the Americans the Rideau canal owes its origin. Guns, and stores or merchandise could not be taken up the river. It was conceived by Col- onel By, of the Engineer corps, that a new canal would ob- viate the difficulty, and all his resources were immediately put into requisition and the canal was completed at a cost of $5,000,000. It extends from Ottawa, formerly By-town to Kingston, and is still in use. Ten minutes from here to the next point of interest. On the left is the entrance to the Morrisburg canal, the second canal in the chain, but is not used by this line of boats. All tows and sailing vessels have to use the canal. In the distance front is Rapid Piatt ; on the right is Ogden's Is- land, the finest wooded island in the St. Lawrence River. Beyond is Waddington, St. Lawrence county, N. Y. In front is this rapid we have just named ; it is the second one and is a " little one for two cents." It has, however, eight feet more descent than the first, but is only a one cent Je- scenter rapid. MORRISBURG. After passing the point, Morrisburg comes into view on the left, the prettiest village in the Dominion of Canada, Look at its churches, public buildings, private residences, and hotels, (the St. Lawrence Hall is kept by W. H. Mc- Gannon and Brother, and I can say cheerfully no better hotel in town), which line the banks, for we are still in the Province of Ontario. At half-past three o'clock, will enter the Province of Quebec. You will have a good chance then to compare the difference between the two provinces. Your especial attention is called to this now, that you may 74 be prepared to scan the change you will not fail to observe. Before reaching Morrisburg is Doran's Island, whirl' was renter! by Mr. Oz. Doran, of the St. Regis Indians, for one dollar i)er year, and they come every year, 60 miles to col- lect one dollar. Opposite Morrisburg i.s Dry Island, used for picnics, etc. , ^^ .^. . :^ ^^: One hour from this point to the Long Sault Rapids. We speak of this here, for it is about dinnner time, and if you are lucky enough to secure a scat at the first table you will lose no point of interest, for it is presumable you will finish within the hour. THE CUISINE ON THE BOAT. It would not be amiss \h to state that the meals were formerly served on th i American plan, and to give you but a faint idea of the commotion created by the passengers when there was one more person on board than seats at the table, would require a volume ten times this size to describe. Therefore please excuse me if I relate by way of an illus tration what an eminent French writer said on the subject : *' The waiters, like little poppets, would bob up serenely at any time and ])ln.ce, drop a dish or whatever the hand con tained, and was as soon out of sight. This continued for about one hour, while we were seated b,H-k against the cabin wall, with just space enough for the waiter to pass between us and the table. When the signal was given everybody made a rush for the table, and if the scei ^ depicted could only be described humorcftisly or otherwise, I would like to read it." But the writer said it reminded him of the famous picture in her Majesty's gallery. " The Rape of the Sa- bines.'' (I have never seen that picture, but presume it is mfHtUt observe. Iwhirl vvas IS, for one les to col- and, used pids. We ind if you le you will will finish r. leals were B you but 'assengers ats at the describe. " an illus ■ subject : Jrenely at land con inued for the cabin bet wet I erybody !d could 1 like to ' famous the Sa- me it is i: I 75 that of a l)cautiful female poise' \% a central figure, and about ten soldii s ready to embrace her on a given signal.) Things have changed, however, and this season the meals will be served on the American plan, run by the Company, who have secured the best stewards, etc., to superintend the service to the end, that everyoi maybe pleased. The up- per saloon will not be used, but what was formerly known as the ladies' cabin will be the dining-roorn, which gives the whole saloon as a promenade and place of repose and rest for the passengers I am pcv,itiv< the change will be ac- ceptable. . J,, : •■i-ii;'; ni . About .1 mile below M( Tisburg, on the right, is Goose- neck Island, so called from ,:h resemblance tu the neck of a goose ; the upper end is the nerk ; the narrative is about nine miles long. Five miles from Morrisburg to CHRYSLERS' FARM, memorable for the battle fough: on this ground in the year 1813. The Americans were the attacking party on this oc- casion, having arose early in the morning, crossed the river into the Httle bay, landed, and immediately went into the contest by attacking the little house. The fight was des- perate, lasting until eleven o'clock, when the Americans, under General Williams, were repulsed with great slaughter. The house was completely riddled with bullets. It has since been torn down, and the < Inmuey left as a monument to the battle. They retreated in good order, re-crossed the river, and remained, having abandoned the trip to Montreal, which they intended. I draw this mild, because I am one of " God''} people " myself. Next in interest is Farron's point, opposite which is Croyl's Island. Six minutes from here to Long Sault Rapids, we pass on the left Harrison's landing. A' ri.S 76 LONG SAULT ISLAND. At this point there are really two channels, the American channel being on the right of Long Sault Island, the rapids forming the Canadian channel, and are on the left of the island. The distinguishing feature about the American channel is while it is swift in current, it has no rapids worthy of note, and the channel is used for tows, etc., and all the rafts naturally prefer this way, because it would be impos- sible for them to go down the Long Sault. In the distant front observe the light-house at the head of the Cornwall canal, twelve miles in length, that passes around the Long Sault Rapids. The boats are steered from landmarks on shore ; by that small ball you see on the end of the pole, which is the bow- sprit. The target that you see in the distance is used by the pilot to get his iK)sition in Long Sault Rapids. These targets will be seen frequently as you progress, and as they all answer the same purpose, this reference to them will suffice. * LONG SAULT RAPIDS. Dickinson's Landing on the left was formerly a very im- portant point on this line, as it was the foot of navigation before the canal was completed some forty years ago. Few changes have taken place since, that are apparent to the eye. The Long Sault is the first one of the first-class rapids, and the third one in line proceeding down the river, and as we set a price on the other two, you can set your own price on this one. A description of these rapids has been given from time immemorial ; it does not behoove us to gne any graphic or colored description of this .scene, although we might do so satisfactorily, having seen depicted on the V / ■^hMm i^T 11 American the rapids left of the American )ids worrhy and all the be impos- the head of hat passes by that is the bow- is used by Is. These nd as they them will I very im- lavigation go. Few !nt to the ss rapids, r, and as wn price en given g'\e any ough we on the countenances of thousands of passengers who have passed thiH way every thing in nature from the sublime to the ridi- culous as Vt'. il IS between the two, and as each individual's feelings tlitfcr, no one description would do the subject jus- tice. One writer .aid, " it was like sliding down hill on a steamboat " Anoi iier said he felt as if he was being unglued t A third uaid he felt as if he had taken a large dose of epecac Still anotli'T as if he was on a ship at sea in a storm. And yet one nore was so exhilerated that he imagined he owned Maud S. and would like to spend his days on the rapids. Another party who had ridiculed the trip "< good deal, until the sjiray began to cover the deck, wettiig thom to the skin, drenching their store clothes, which, when dried, revealed awkward misfits, exclaimed that " it was the grand- est sight they had ever witnessed." , »'|- k » j; i? I could enlarge upon other descriptions, but prefer to give the Phat Boy a privilege to relate a few facts — no " taffy." All the boats of this line are built of Bessemer steel or iron, with three and one-half inches of elm riveted close to the iron on the bottom outside to prevent accidents if we should strike against a rock. This precaution was found necessary, because the first iron boat that struck a rock became a total wreck. With the protection of^lm no injury has resulted from the occasional striking of the boats against the rocks. There is no danger, however, in this rapid, for the water in the shallowest place is thirteen and one-half feet, and we are drawing about seven feet. During our passage through all the rapids, we have four men at the wheel, and four men at the tiller aft, who assist the men at the wheel. Any ac- cident that should happen to the chain or the wheel, the pilot immediately goes to the right hand of the tiller. ■ ^i 1 HI I MUTUAL ASSOCIATION $10,000 Held in Trust for thit Association by Prov. Oovernmeit. Jtuorporated C. S. of Canada, Chap. 7/ atid Amendments. •j-ifiy^r^ Pre»iderU ; A. L. De Maetigny, Esq., Caohier •lacquee-Cartier Bank. Viee-Pretidentg : Hon. L. R Church, Q. C, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Quebec, P. Q. Benj. Globknsky, Egj c;;^-'-v;; -.h'.f J. J. Gusrin, Esq., M. D. -i-v^.^v?^ Hon. Alex. Lacoste, Q. C, M. L. C, Arthur Gagnon, ... John Hopper, .... Dr. J. J. GuERiN, * f: Legal Adviser. ;■* Treaturer. Manager, Medical Director. Section 11.— Assembly Bill 139. passed March 80th, 1888. " The Provident Mutual Association of Canada snail be deemed to be an Association duly formed under the said chapter 71 of the Consolidated Statutes of Canada. Reserve fund to be invested in Dominion Bonds and deposited In trust wiUi the Provincial Treasurer. GENERAL OFFICE: 1 62 St. James St., MONTREAL, P. Q. InIONTREAL OFFICE: No. 4 Barron Block, JOHN HOPPER, Manager. i mm^. ATION 'rov. eovernoiKit '/artment of the State, $200,000,00 Daily Average New Business, v^^v ^if $420,000.00 Assets, May Ist, 1885. , X, Ip '/ $1,000, 5 7 0.00 Losses Paid. $12Q,900,000.00 Total Business written since date of Organization. THE CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK. TRUSTEE OF THE RESERVE FUND. E. B. HARPER, President N. VV. BL08S, 2d Vice President. G. F. POTTER, 3d Vice President. C.R. BISSELL, Treasurer. F. T. BRAMAN, Secretary. J. M. STEVENSON, Ass't. Sw. J. W. BOWDEN, Med. Director. JOHN HOPPER, Managr , .viontreal. -/ '. ii^aaPiPiS lLii i > l lB!>lti Li 'l.ai, ^f» ^S g " ' jiw — **■ ^ LLEL. ICIATION, ORK. HE STATE ]«t, 1886, of Is. tepartment of bi \ iation. :W YORK. ce President ed. DitBctor. ^-^aiii 8i American channel. This was formerly used by boats before they came down the Long Sault, which foi a long time was known as the lost channel. This channel having been lost for some years, it was discovered by Captain Raukiii, who received for that sendee a magnificent silver watch, the value of which at the present day would be about $6.50. The! first steamboat of this line that parsed through the Long Sault, was the Passport, in 1848, and the pilot was W. H. McGanon, who is still in the employ of the com- pany. The soundings were made by scows and rafts, with poles attached to the sides, of 8 to 15 feet in length, and as either of these met an obstruction and became dislodged or broken off, the depth of water was ascertained and a record made. The propelling power of these scows or rafts was oars or large paddles, worked by from lo to 40 men on each, as the necessities of each required. The steamer Gill was the first boat through the rapids, and went down more by accident than otherwise, but it demonstrated the certainty of a channel. Earnhardt's island on the left, 7^ miles in length by 4^ miles in width, belongs to the United States. On the right is the main lanJ, St. Lawrence county, N. Y. Both sides of the river for the next seven miles belong to the United StaiJs. The King of Holland, who was the arbitrator of the treaty cf 18 12, from charts, maps, etc , furnished him, supposed that the main channel of the river passed around that island on the left. He was mistaken, however ; this is the main channel of the river, and the only navigaole one ; the Canadian channel containing only about 3 J or 4 feet of water. Duiing the next eight minutes we pass three very sudden "WPMnqeiSM* tm Wll ' ll41UlL i . i |...jJmjjij... 8a kl turns in the river; the first turn is to the right ; then to the left ; next to the right again ; the second turn being the sharpest on the St. L awrence river ; at direct angles turning to the left. Passengers on the left side of the boat, by looking backward, have a fine view of that portion of the river we have just passed, and looking forward see where we are compelled to go, and more easily note the sharpuess of the turn. Rafts entering the American channel at the foot of the L jng Sault rapids will drift nine miles in forty minutes, and are often thrown on shore on either side in making this sudden turn. After making our next turn to the right, by looking in the distance front, between the nar- row point, will discover what is known as " The Crab." The current crosses here from right to left, then left to right, and from right to left, forming the letter Z. Rafts get en- tangled in this portion of the river, and get easily torn to pieces. There is a ferryboat plys between this point, on the right Macenia point and Cornwall point on the left, touching at two places on Barnhardt's island, to convey passengers who are desirous of visiting Macenia Springs, six miles distant. The steamboat is a side-wheeler, two horses tread the power that revolves the wheels ; it is therefore a two-horse power boat; they convey the steam on board in a bag well filled with oats. The deck hand is the cook; the cook is the engineer; the engineer is the mate, and the mate is the cap- tain ; one man supreme command ; no mutiny ever occurs, unless the mule should kick the r';eck hand overboard — that would be " mulity" would it not ? On the left is the entrance to the Canadian channel at the end of Earnhardt's island. Two miles below on the V then to the being the Igles turning le boat, by tion of the I see where e sharpness nnel at the iles in forty her side in ext turn to ■en the nar- 'he Crab." left to right, ^fts get en- isily torn to 3n the right :ouching at engers who iles distant. I the power irse power well filled :ook is the is the cap- ''er occurs, )ard— that :hannel at >w on the 83 righi: is the last of the American shore on the St. Lawrence, lat. 45° N. Some few years ago I was presented by Messrs. W. H. Merril & Co., 88 St. James St., Montreal, one of the dry goods firms in the city, with an American flag, fifteen feet in length, to designate the last of the United States shore on this river. Through the assistance of a friend at Cornwall, and thirteen dollars in cash. I succeeded in get- ting the flag in position. It remained there for about ten days when a party of St. Regis Indians, who occupy a res- ervation six miles distant ihe other side of the island, four of them came over to the point, filled themselves full of *' ice water," climbed up the flag staff" and took down the flag. They cut it up into three or four suits of clothes, and went around this vicinity for about a week as full as a boiled oyster, singing " Hail Columbia, right side up," rolled up in the stars and stripes, full of fire-water. It was said to be the happiest moment of their lives, and I have no reason to doubt it. That portion of the river on the right is the dividing line for five miles. Afterwards an iron fence or posts, set at equal distance apart, mark the boundary line. The river passing around that way forms Cornwall island, about six miles wide. Rafts enter this portion of the river where the Racket river empties in, and are here refitted preparatory to being towed through the lake. Both sides of the river from this point downward, belong to the Dominion. In the distance, on the left, is Cornwall, a village of 5,000 people, with the largest cotton and woolen mills in the Dominion. Since the protective tariff" was inaugurated by ;he Dominion Parliament these industries have thrived won- derfully, and the town is correspondingly prosperous. Just mm. 84 before landing, a fine view is obtained of both the old and new Cornwall canals. Looking at the old canal lock, and learning its dimensions, it is obvious why the steamers are their present size and no longer. These steamers are the limit which the locks will admit, hence if they were five feet longer, or a trifle wider, they would be compelled to remain at Montreal, not being able to work through the locks. The new canal, which is alongside of the old one, will have locks 100 feet longer than the present one in use, consequently much larger boats will be able to ply the river. The old canal was considered amply large when built ; it was not supposed that the travel oa the St. Lawrence would ever reach its present and constantly increasing numbers. After leaving Cornwall, on the right, is Cornwall island, 6 miles wide. Just beyond the island, on the right bank, of the river, is St. Regis, an old Indian village, which cannot be seen from the deck of the steamer. But there is just one point where the church roof can be observed for a mo- ment or so. There is, however, a tradition worth relating here : The bell hanging in this church is associated with a deed of genuine Indian revenge. On its way from France it was captured by an English cruiser, and taken into Salem, Massachusetts, where it was sold to the church at Deerfield, in the same State. The Indians, hearing of the destination of their bell, set out for Deerfield, attacked the town killed forty-seven of the inhabitants, and took 112 captives, among whom was the pastor and his family. The bell was then taken down, and conveyed to St. Regis, where it now hangs. During the next 10 miles of our trip, the river is beauti- fully studded with islands, and resembles the Thousand i\ ; old and ^1 lock, and teamers are iiers are the ere five feet 3 to remain ocks. The have locks >nsequent]y The old it was not would ever )ers. wall island, fht bank of ich cannot lere is just 1 for a mo- th relating associated i way from and taken he church bearing of , attacked and took lis family. St. Regis, is beauti- rhousand 85 Islands scenery very much. Many of these islands are in- habited ; some of them elegantly laid out with drives, etc. Rev Mr. Dickinson's, called after himself, has a dock, at which steamers of this size can land ; it has a hotel, num- ber of cottages, and is quite a gay place in Summer. On the left is Sun.mers Town, beyond which is Hamilton's island. Just before reaching Summers Town is the resi- dence of Captain Cameron, of the Cultivature of this line ; beyond is the magnificent villa of Hon. Caribou Cameron, the finest on the St. Lawrence. It is built of Ohio free- stone, and cost 98o,ooo. Hamilton island, on the left, is occupied every summer by camping parties who come from great distances, even from Virginia and Ohio, and remain two, three, and even four months. Day after day, one of their principal amusements is rowing out in their small boats, awaiting the arrival of the steamers, and then swiftly riding on top of the swell that is occasioned by the wheels of the steamer. The scene is exciting and pictur- esque. On the right, we have now a fine view of the Adirondack Mountains of Northern New York, and beyond the Green Mountains of Vermont, excep it be a smoky or misty day, when the view is slightly obscured. It is 56 miles from the river to the mountains, and intervening is the wilderness of the State of New York, known as the John Brown tract, more famous as tlje hunting ground of adven- turous gunning and fishing parties. Continuing our course wo pass three small islands, and enter Lake St. Francis, 28 miles in length — a very pictur- esque sheet of water indeed, but the trip through the lake is quite monotonous, therefore for the next two hours the guide, as well as the passengers, can " take a rest." This 86 being a favorite route for honeymoon parties, there is now two full hours for ihese couples to enjoy the " honey " or the " moon " as seemeth to them best. After making this announc'>ment one day, 53 left the deck, one, however, was an old bachelor, who went to curl his hair. BOYS ON A STEAMER. Here is a genuine. His parents are with him ; he can- not keep still ; he wants chiefly to break his neck or fall overboard, or to get crushed by the walking beam ; he has been twice dragged from the steps leading to the walking- beam, used by the assistant engineer for lubricating pur- poses ; he would like to get in the paddle boxes, has talked every officer on board to death, and is now trying his best to worry the deck hands. How curiously constructed is a real boy, to go whether he should not, and especially where his anxious mother most fears he will go ; he is now doing his best to spoil his parents trip. We can leave him for a moment ; he won't flag in his endeavor to get into trouble or to make his parents miserable. This is a smaller boy — not yet out of his petticoats, but very active ; he, too, has with him an anxious mother ; he has found another boy— a strange boy, of the same size and sex ; they have become acquainted ; the strange boy is allowed by his parents to roam about the boat at willj he invites the nice little boy to roam also ; he wants him to roam as neut the walking beam as possible ; he has roamed there himself before and escaped ;he tells the nice little boy how cunning it is to come near being crushed ; the nice little boy's mother forbids any roaming at all ; she looks with disfavor on the strange boy ; but the strange boy con- nm ^ere is noir I honey" or laking this wever, was n; hecan- eck or fall n; he has walking- :ating pur- has talked g his best ucted is a iaily where now doing him for a to trouble coats, but 3ther; he «ame size ge boy is : will; he i him to 5 roamed little boy the nice le looks )oy con- 87 tinues to hang around ; he knows, so does the nice boy, together they can fool any one mother ; united they stand, divided they fall ; now the nice boy edges away from the side of his mother, for her energies are momentarily concen* trated on the set of her bonnet and the nice looking gentle- man at the other end of the saloon, who is taking side glances at her through the mirror. Now the nice boy gets farther away ; they are on the forbidden part of the deck, near the walking beam. It is great fun. Now the cross man, who keeps order on the deck, drives them away. They go to the newsboy and help themselves to anything on his table when he is not looking. They are now running in and out of the staterooms, in everybody's way ; it is a won- der they haven't been killed twenty times. It is great fun for the boys, but almost death to the passengers. And the mother is still so occupied with her bonnet, and the dude who has made a mash or favorable impression upon her, that she has not missed her nice little boy. In the centre of the lake, on the left, is the village of Lancaster, an old Scotch settlement. Just before reaching the village, what appears to be a stack of hay, but what is commonly known throughout Scotland as a Cairn. It is no more or less than a heap of stones in a rounded or coni- cal form, placed in that way to commemorate some especial historic event. This one was built by the Glengany High- landers, in 1847, to perpetuate the memory of Sir John Col- bum, who was Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Gov- ernor-General of the Province. It was built by putting cobble stones one on top of the other — each individual in- habitant or stranger passing that way adding a stone. See Queen Victoria's Book, where she describes helping to build -I r a Scotch Cairn with the assistance of John Brown, and one will get a better idea of how to build a Cairn, this was done by placing stones one upon the other until it reached the height of 20 feet. They are placed in a conical form, and reaches the height of 20 feet. The county in which this place is located is nr.med Glengarry,and is mainly or almost wholly inhabited by the sturdy Scotch highlanders, whose farms are the finest in the Dominion, This is the last English speaking village on the route. , „ ^ „ Pasjing three lighthouses, showing that the channel across the lake is quite intricate, we leave St. Anisette on the right, a small French town. We are now approaching the bounc'ary line between the provinces of Ontario and Que- bec. The lighthouses on either side show the geographical divisions. From the lighthouse on the left, the line runs straight to the Ottawa river ; then the Ottawa becomes the dividing line. Just before arriving at the foot of the lake, where the river re-forms, we pass San Zotique ; next Coteau landing, where we call for the purpose of takmg on a pilot, EDWARD WILLETT, ?^ whose duty it is to pilot this line of boats through the next series of rapids. We are coming to four rapids. First, the Coteau ; second, Cedar : third, Split Rock, and fourth, the Cascades. On the extreme right, at the foot of the lake, is the village of Valley Field. It is at the head of the Beau- horaias canal, 1 1^ miles in length, which passes around this series of rapids. The river is 1 1^ miles, has a fall of 84 feet. The finest water-power privilege on the continent of America, except Niagara, is at this point. The largest cot- ton mill in the Dominion, the Canada Paper Co.'s mill, and 1 -f !•'» ■ ij n. and one is was done ■eached the form, and which this )' or almost lers, whose is the last inel across tte on the aching the » and Que- ographical ' line runs ;comes the f the lake, ext Coteau •n a pilot, 1 the next First, the )urth, the le lake, is he Beau- iund this iall of 84 tinent of gest cot- tniil, and neveral other manufacturing establishments ai" located at Valley Field. After leaving St. Francis Lake, we re enter the river. With our pilot we go down the small rapid known as the Coteau, passing Prisoner's island on the left, and on the left bank is the old French village of Coteau du Lac. On the extreme left at the point is an old French fort, where battles were fought in 181 2 and 1813; the earthworks are still in* a good state of preservation, behind which is the old ■ iw-mill. Twenty minutes (or five miles) from this point io the Cedar rapids, then you will see der Rapid that is a Rapid, the most Rapid Rapid of all the Rapids, opposite the rapid is the village of Cedar on the left and St. Timothy on the right, the Cedar rapid is the finest upon the St. Law- rence River. Look at St. Timothy, bear in mind the view you had of Morrisburg ; the impression of its beauty and thrift, and now you have the comparisoa. How does the former strike you as against the latter ? It is a historic fact, and worthy of note, that no matter what town you arrive at in the province of Quebec, this will be apparent to the eye ; the finest buildings in the place will be the church, nunnery, school, hospital or priest's residence. Aside from these, the rest are all about alike. You cannot tell the palace resi- dence from the blacksmith's shop, or the grocery store from the hotel. The church at St. Timothy has a seating ca- pacity of 1,500; the population of the village is 600; the church is always full on Sundays, and as Mark Twain ex- claimed, " What large domes these worshippers must have to their pantaloons for 600 to fill a place capable of seating 1,500." But they come from all the country around, being ail of one persuasion. An opposition church is so fr.r un- konwn in these rural parts, hence it may be inferred what ■Mi ~~-'''**-**^'«*««^«***>»«i*^^ .■Z{ -f^. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) £?, fc ^. ^ 1.0 I.I MO 12.0 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 .41 6" ► Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.r. 14580 (716) 872-4503 L wwmtm 90 the extraordinary power of this old church must be in the lower province. Speaking to one of the priests one day regarding the amount of money collected by them from the poor to build and maintain their institutions, I asked him how it was, and he remarked that the millions have more money than the millionaires, and by getting the dollar from the poorer classes they had the million, whicii the miUionaires never give up. Just before arriving at St. Timothy, we enter the Cedar rapid, and pass a distance of three and one-half miles in the extraordinary short time of seven minutes. By casting your eye shoreward, while passing an island on the left, and just before we enter the heaviest part of the rapid, you will dis- cover how fast the boat is going. Looking to the right, you will see Hell's hole, and the greatest co.amotion in the river from Kingston to the Gulf Leaving Cedar rapid which is the most picturesque and beautiful (in our estimation) of all, two and oue-half miles further along, and passing Bockey Hayes' shoal, whi'-h is a peculiar formation in the bed of the river, making naviga- tion somewhat dangerous. In illustration : one day the steamer Corslcan suddenly lurched to the left, and evidently struck a rock, whereupon the captain said to the pilot, " Edward, you are a little too far over to the left." Before he could complete the sentence, the boat lurched to the J-ght and struck another rock ; then the pilot replied, "yes, and a httle too far over to the right side." It is plain that the channel about heie is at least precarious. The govern- ment engineers, however, are now at work removing these dangerous obstructions. The Napoleon hats you see in the distance, on poles about ten feet high, are the marks which V ■e^ ., .^;^Tnil^y_ ■, mptyi l ^ijjy i iii;i i anirwi' miimtmtmrmfmmi^ ii f i I be in the rding the r to build was, and than the er classes give up. he Cedar iles in the ting your and just will dis- ■ight, you the river sque and alf miles hi'^h is a naviga- day the evidently >e pilot, Before d to the d, "yes, aiu that govern- g these e in the s which + enable the pilot to obtain his true bearings through the shoal. Turning to the right we come in sight of the Split Rock rapid, the most dangerous rapid of all. When we speak of danger, we don't mean to life or limb, as no per- son was ever injured on this rapid ; it is danger to property that we refer to, as this is the only one of the series that has cost the company one dollar. They lost one steamboat here, and have had others upon the rocks. On the 8th of July, 1874, the steamer Corinthian, of the R. O. N. Co., when passing the Split Rock rapid, was almost instantly en- veloped by a terrific thunder shower, accompanied by a hur- ricane. The wind was so powerful that the boat refused to answer the helm, and instead of turning to the right, as she should, the wind caused her to go straight ahead, and we struck a rock forward about five feet high and passed fifteen feet aft of the wheel over the same, and then stopped. I was upon the right hand side of the boat explaining to the passengers and showing or pointing out to them the ledge of rock when she struck. Immediately four ladies caught hold of me (whom they thought was the boss life preserver). What a position tor a nice young man. I was about to ex- claim as my friend A. Ward did when he was surrounded by 20 cf Brigham Young's wives, " I hope your intentions are honorable." However, through the assistance of some friends, I procured life preservers for them and was released from my somewhat precarious position. In the space of an hour most of the passengers were landed by the aid of the ship's boats and batteaus from the shore, and proceeded by rail to Montreal, where they arrived the same evening. I remained on board all night until a derrick was erected and two of the boats lashed together, and a platform built upon them, when I was let down by the aid of the derrick |i ■#• ^ ,,,. ."iS^-rf'iaiir.'K;t:;rs::" upon the same, and without further trouble taken to shore in safety. The second line of white-caps which you see in the distance in front, is the Split Rock, a ledge of roc . running from shore to shore, with the exception of a break of about sixty feet, which is a natural split in the rock. Formerly there was only a depth of nine feet of water; it was blasted out, and now gives a navigable channel of thirteen and one- half feet. Passengers, by looking into the water on the right side of the boat, can see the ledge we have been talk- ing about. One and a half miles from here to the Cascade, the last of this series of four, and the last but one on the river the Lachine being the last. The Cascade differs from all the rest, being a cutting, chopping sea, m which the boats are wrenched more than in any other rapid. On the right is the village of Melocheville, at the foot of the Beauhor- nois canal, eleven and one-half miles in length, that passes around this line of rapids. The boats of this and all other lines are compelled to pass through this canal, as none of them could ascend this line of rapids. We are now thirty miles by water and twenty-four miles by land from Montreal. In the distance, in front is Mount Royal, or Montreal mountain The park mountain drive, the most famous drive in the world, is up the brow of this mountain through a park. On the left is II Perot Island, formed by the Cwo channels of the Ottawa. The one we now see comes by St. Anns, where Moore wrote his famous Canadian boat song. A resident of St. Anns, Lieutenant- Colonel Dowker, says, that every spring the freshets of the Ottawa cause the water to comedown into the St. Lawrence with such force as to cause an eddy to pass up the point of J^J.ilJlUJ ! JJ:4> ;^ 4l-iillMJ4'M^^V'W mm' to shore iee in the running of about Formerly s blasted and one- ■ on the een talk- , the last s river — from all le boats the right Beauhor- it passes all other none of nr miles 1 Mount 1 drive, of this Island, one we famous tenant- of the vrence )int of ■fJ-^-ff^ the island and pass down the navigable channe' of the Ot- tawa, and he can take a pail from his house, Chateau Blanc (where the famous poet Moore resided, while at St. Anns, and wrote his Canadian poems), proceed down to the river and dip up a pail of pure clear St. Lawrence water. Meeting Col. Dowker this spring, he told me that the fresh- ets of the Ottawa in March and April, 1885, were the most alarming and disastrous ever known. The sudden break- ing up of the ice caused a jam. Houses were moved from their foundation, cattle and sheep crushed to jelly by the ice and many drowned ; the ice piled mountains high. The government has an agent in the vicinity relieving the dis- tressed inhabitants. The oldest church in the upper pro- vince and old forts are to be seen here. On the left a portion of the Ottawa empties into the St. Lawrence. This is not, however, the main channel ; the navigable portion of the river is just the other side of II Perot. Note the difference between the color of the two waters ; they are as wide apart as green is from purple. The water of the Ottawa is of a dark brown color, caused by passing over low, marshy peat bed soils, and the huge forests through which this river passes, the leaves falling and rotting, and swept along by the freshets doubtless dye the water to the peculiar color observable. The waters of the two rivers do not readily mix, and each are distinct for many miles. In the distance is Lake St. Louis or Lachine Lake, 15 miles from the rapids to the foot of the lake, where we arrive at Lachine on the left, and Caughnawaga on the right. The latter is the residence of the itidian pilot, St. Jean Baptiste, who takes this line of boats down the La- chine rapids. J>-*- t" ^ About half way through the lake on the right we come to Nun's island. That mound or elevation of ground which you see, was a fort in 1812, and English and American war-like parties met in sanguinary contest around here. It commands the entrance to the Chateaugay River. 1 he vil- lage of Chateaugay is about 6 miles back. The Nun's island belongs to the Grey nuns, of Montreal, who have a hospital for their own sick, and the spot is marked by a large cross emblematic of their order. Fifteen minutes from here we are in sight of Caughna- waga where we take on board the Indian pilot, who has be- come of historical interest to tourists, as it was he who dis- covered the channel and took the first of this line down August 19, 1840, and has been in the employ of the com- pany ever since. He is 70 years old, weighs 240 pounds and stands 6 feet high. Many of the passengers imagine he is the only pilot who can take a boat through the La- chine rapids. This is not correct, for we have other pilots who can, but as he is paid for this especial service, they re- sign most cheerfully in his favor. He has never had an ac- cident, and the company beiieve in holding to that which is good, and therefore, " stick to the old man." He will emerge from shore in a small boat, accompanied by his two sons. They row him to the steamers, he comes on board, and the boys row home again. He remains on board till the next morning, take the first train for Lachine, where he is met by the boys, who take him home in the row-boat. The Indian pilot's name is St. Jean Baptiste De Lisle ; his Indian name, Ta-^a-ka, meaning in the U. S. language that "he will cross the river," but does not ; he goes down the rapids. He has a family of six children, three boys and xife come to d which ^Linerican lere. It Ihevil- e Nun's have a ^ed by a -aughna- 3 has be- who dis- le down he com- ' pounds imagine the La- er pilots they re- d an ac- ivhich is ^e will his two I board, ard till , where w-boat. le; his ge that vn the ys and J • — ■mm. ' ' ' ' ^igyi iBg^ipffi ^ ' j x m \mMi!» U:L-- ' n m) r^mm-'vi three girls. The girls are unmarried. I state this for the benefit of the young men on board, as the Indian pilot says he wants a " heap Yankee " for his girls. I am engaged to my Mary Jane and they can't have me. Here the Indian pilot comes on board, a description of Caughnawaga would not be amiss. Note the line of pala- tial residences along the bank beyond the church, the win- dows and doors kilked out to give them light and air. The palace gardens in the front part of the back end of the house. The laundry of Caughnawaga is usually hung on the fence ; it is not wash day to-day as you can perceive. The bath- house is the whole water-front, but it is seldom used. The water-works is that barrel on the shore. That fair damsel, waving her lily white hand, is Mary Jane, my best girl. She comes out every day to welcome me, as slie thinks I am on board. You can get her eye and hav,; a flirtation, the same as I have had for years, and not inake me jealous. That large brick structure is the centennial building, built during the centennial year by the celebrated Indian Chief, White Kicker. I think they use him to kick the windows and doors out of the palatial residences previously spoken of. Caughnawaga, signifying " Praying Indian " (my friend Ben Butler says, they spell it with an e), is well laid out for an Indian village, with a population of 900, all Indians ; no whites can live here. The finest crops raised in this section of the country are raised just below Caughnawaga. They raise them with a derrick. It is a blasted crop, however, and of no use until it is. This notable quarry is where most of the stone comes from for the construction of the locks in the new Lachine canal. The entrance of which is at Lachine, the village just past at the foot of the lake on the left. H HUUWBIMBHIaSB THE VILLAGE OF LACHINE, is a favorite resort for Montrealers in summer. The in- habitants number about 2,000, but it is frequently augment- ed in the season to 0,000 or 10,000. Note the large build- ings, which are the church, Villa de Mi.ria Convent, the School and University for the education of priests. Our Indian pilot being on board, he will now show his Injm-uity m piloting a boat down the St. Lawrence. We re-enter the river, and in a few minutes enter the Lachme rapids. Before reaching the rapids, the tourist can see the aqueduct that supplies the city of Montreal with water. THE LACHINE RAPIDS differ from all the rest, it is simply an intricate channel through rock. Take your position upon either side of the boat and you will know when we come to the most im- portant pomt, as the boat will be pointed direct for a little island, which is nothing more nor less than few loads of dirt upon a huge ledge of rock. Keep your eye upon the bow of the boat and you will be led to exclaim, why are we going to strike the island, and if you are a betting person or a truthful one you would almost swear we could not help but strike, but when within less than ten feet we make a very sudden turn to the right, with a grand picth or lurch in which you will think the boat drops ten feet. We pass alongside of a ledge of rocks for about half a mile to see which you must be upon the right hand side of the boat • at the end of this ledge of rock we have a perfect minature Niagara; a httle water-tall for a cent. Do not allow the 1 ■fMPI" fmmmi'mfiiwnf'W' 97 lurching of the boat from side to side, to cause you any uneasiness as there is no danger, because a side-wheel boat has guards on the sides from four to ten feet, projecting over on each side from the hull, 60 or 90 feet long, so that when that flat surface strikes the water by lurching that is as far as she can go, therefore, will always lighten herself immediately. I have had a great deal of sport in this way, when the boat had lurched over as far as she could, I would immediately exclaim : " Oh ! I am on the wrong side," and proceed to the high side, when the boat would immediately righten up and all the passengers would think I did it, but she would have rightened without my aid. This is the last rapid built on the St. Lawrence, you can have it the best one if you like and I will not quarrel with you for it, all I ask you to do is to stop at the hotels who advertise in my book and tell them I was the cause, and if they do not treat you well, I will proceed to sit down upon them, and they will never have occasion to treat anyone else badly. Passing the foot of the rapids a first view of Montreal on the left, and on the right is the village of La Prairie. The first mountain on the left is Mount Bruno ; second, Bellelsle ; the third, St, Pie. The next, and last sensation on the trip is passing under VICTORIA BRIDGE^. the largest and longest tubular bridge in the world, was built by Mr. Stepenson, in i860, for the Grand Trunk Rail- road, by which it is owned and controlled. It is a mile and three-quarters of iron, two miles and a quarter with its ap- proaches from shore. It is wholly of iron, top, bottom and sides — an iron tunnel, or box, as it were. There are twenty- l Bi'ltii"JifllB4diBMi 98 FAMOUS FOR ONE-THIRD OF A CENTURY. THE ST. lMeNCE HALL, IVIOKTRBAL. Is BO ttrraiiged that rooms iw«l for guests oi-e onlv one flight above the (;KA\D old PAKU)R8, wl.vii are just one (light of stairs froui 8t James street This ite.n of rooms below the (•U)ud8, with plenty of light and air, Ls worthy of attention. THE ST. LAWRENCE HALL Occnpies a fmntage on St. James street 180 feet, on St. Francois Xavier ntreet 14G feet, on Craig street IHO feet, and on St. George street 110 feet, in the verv heart of the citv. opiwsite the new P»t Office. Thus From $2 to $5 is Saved from Hack Hire Alone. The only first-cla-ss liotel located within one mile of the jxjst office and all the public buildings. Its Uble unequalled by any in the Do- minion. Satisfiu^tion guaranteed to every patron. No ostentatious display, but all the Nolid comforts of a home. Only one block from the French Cathedral. Two blocks from Tictoria Square. Only two blocks from the Theatre Royal. Within Two blocks of all the Business and Dry Goods Palaces. The nearest first-class hotel to the de|)ot8 and steam boat landings. Every place worthy of note to the tourist is within fifteen minutes walk 01 the St. Lawrence Hall, except those you see in your Park Mountain Drive. This hotel was the home of all rovul and notable personages who visited Montreal for thirtv years. It fiasall the mod- ern improvements, Elevator, Gas and Efectric Lights, Hot and Cold Water, Electric Bells. Rooms En-Suite, with Bath and Closets on every floor. Spacious, clean and well ventilated rooms. The best beds of any hotel in the city. The prices are graduated. All under the personal supervision of MR. HENRY HOGAN. y iiii i iii '' i 7 i ih-,^i iiB nfe-sj. .i a jikj ^^^ lii,ii; ^.7i i«^ .,':. . ■■'i m ) IRY. ill, ■Kilt above It of stairs IoikIs, with 1. Francois St. George new Pist Alone. y "" WW* " ' • '.■ .''K ■ •W |X)st office r in tiie Do- stentatioiis il. 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Information given and Tickets sold at the Grand Trunk Ticket Offices, and at the Company's Office. 1 43 St. James Street, Montreal. J. W. BUEDIOK, OHAELES 0. MoFALL, aewrtl Fttuscer Agent, Altwy. Agent, Montr»«l. ■ i >J 'i-u_ r,-^- iimMin'in'ri lWIJi»«ppWip>|||ipi . WtrtKf -Wl; I E. e between Jorge, and aany. New nts may exohanee luplalii and ipany's Steam - t the Kineat in Snn via his Line. Dur- y and Albany, let Offices, and Li. 'ALL, test, HoBtml. y ^-<>^ North, the St. Lawrence and the Ottawa. The island is about thirty -two miles in length, and at its widest some ten in breadth ; it is so fertile as to be called the garden of the Province. The surface of the land is level with the ex- ception of the eminence of Mount Royal, which rises 550 feet above the river level. Mount Royal gives the name to the city 'vhich lies at its base. The settlement of the town was originally determined by the first explorer, Jacques Cartier, in 1535, at which time an Indian village, Hoche- laga, occapied the spot. The permanent founding of the place, however, did not occur until 1.642, and in one iiundred years of growth thereafter it gathered a population of 4,000. It was under French rule until 1760, when it passed into the hands of the British. In 1832 the cholera raged in Montreal with great violence, carrying off 1,843 inhabitants in a population of but 30,000. In April, 1849, a political mob burnt the Parli.rment buildings, which were erected on McGill street, and the seat of Government was, in conse- quence, transferred to Quebec, thence to Toronto, and finally to Ottawa, where it remains. In July, 1852, a de- structive fire laid waste a large portion of the city, burning no houses, and consuming property valued at $1,400,000. Notwithstanding these reverses the city recovered, and to- day numbers a population of 150,000. Years of industry and enterprise have produced growth and improvement in Montreal, such as but few American cities can boast of, and perhaps but one — Chicago — has exceeded. At the beginning of the present century vessels of more than 300 tons could not ascend to Montreal, and its foreign trade was carried on by brigs and barges. Now ocean steam- ships of over 4,000 tons, the floating palaces of the Riche- ■^1: I i . ilk underwear aud hoisery, they were formerly on Notre Dame street, but are now es- tabhshed at 88 St. James street, where they would be glad to meet their old customers and as many new ones. Other banks having their offices on Place d'Arms are the Jacques Cartier, Ontario, Quebec and National Banks. On the south side of the square the great parish church of Notre Dame looms up. The dimensions of this vast Norman edifice are 225 feet in length, and is 134 feet in width. Its towers are 220 feet high ; the western one contains the larg- est bell in America, " Gros Bourdon," in weight 29,400 pounds. The seating capacity of the church is 10,000. It has recently been decorated in deep colors and gold, after the manner of the St. Chapelle at Paris. Suspended over the western gallery, and near the grand altar, is an immense wooden crucifix. This was brought from France two cen- turies ago, and was first set up in the church built on the ground now Place d'Arms. Adjoining Notre Dame is the venerable Seminary of St. Sulpice, with its old gateway, courtyard and clock. The gentlemen of this seminary originally iield valuable rights affecting the entire island of Montreal ; much of the land yet remains in their hands. With the wealth thus brought to their coffers they have lib- T-*- — mm. .Y^»^,^^.....rw.- has offi- letters of erve fund Montreal lid struc- ibove the et, where • the sale hoisery, now es- I be glad Other Jacques On the 3f Notre Norman Ith. Its ^^ the larg- , :^.-: .■'■-: 107 ■. ^. , -■ '''■•■, -.-^v erally established and conducted many institutions of charity and education scattered throughout the city. We are now on Notre Dame street, the chief retail street in Montreal. Turning eastward a few feet from Notre Dame church, on the left hand side of the street, you arrive at No. 1691, where is located the Snow Shoe Cafe, managed by W. H. H. Murray, of Adirondack fame, who invites you to call and inspect his goods. Opposite is R. Sharpley & Sons, which will well repay a visit. A little above on the left, is 1 67 1, J. & E. McEntyre, merchant tailors. They make all my clothes, therefore, if they can fit me further comments are unnecessary. A little above is Lanthier & Co. Let us go on we shall soon arrive at the Court House, a fine Grecian building, of simple and massive appearance. A few steps further on the right brings us to Nelson's monument, setting forth in bas-relief the various victories which the great naval hero won \/ithout the loss of a single British ship. This monument is in Jacques Cartier square, at the foot of which is the wharf of the Quebec steamers. Keeping on Notre Dame street, directly beside the mon- ument, we find opposite to each other two buildings which form a sharp contrast. The one on the left is the new City Hall, a lofty and ornate specimen of French architecture ; facing it is the " old chateau," a structure probably thought very fine a century ago, when Benjamin Franklin set up in it the first printing press ever used in the city. Now the old place is a Normal School, and the discoveries of the illustrious American is explained there, and let us hope his witty sayings repeated and acted upon. We can now take our way to the river side, and a block from Jacques Cartier Square shall find Bonsecours Market, a vast substantial rdS Doric structure. Here, if it be market day, we may see a little of the French Canadian peasantry, dad in their home-spun, and bargaining about their fowls, or eggs or butter with many queer words and phrases now almost forgotten in the Normandy whence they were first brought. Next to the market is Bonsecours Church, a rough-cast building with a high-pitched roof, and with a breadth of a few feet adjoining it, occupied by cobblers and cake shops. This church is the oldest Romar Catholic one in the city ; its entrance is at the farther side ; rarely is it unoccupied by some worshippers from the adjacenc market, who bring in, without ceremony, their baskets and bundles. Sus- pended over the altar is a model of a ship in bright tin, in which usually burning tapers are placed. Returning, on the ■water-front, we note the ships and steamers from Liverpool, Glasgow, London, Havre, Rotterdam and other p)orts : and on the right successively pass the Custom House, a triangu- lar building, with a clock tow^r; the office of the Allan Line, also having a clock ; and the fine building of the Har- bor Commissioners. Next to it is a curious looking pile, with external hoist-ways from top to bottom, this is the Cus- toms Examining Warehouse. Before we leave this vicinity, we shall glance backward at the street from Allan's office to the Custom House. Taking a short journey, still upon the river-front, we come to the great works of stone masonry, which give to Mon- treal an enlarged canal to Lachine, so that vessels of much greater tonnage than the ones at present used may be em- ployed in the grain trade. This enterprise is one of a series of canal improvements by which Canada strives to retain and increase its business as a highway for the shipment of western produce to the seaboard. '*w.^r '•M: 3 £!MtWlXbaaC££'. ££££2SSUck, we may clad in or eggs w almost brought, ough-cast idth of a f<* shops, the city ; occupied 'ho bring 8. Sus- ht tin, in g, on the iverpool, rts: and triangu- le Allan :he Har- ng pile, he Cus- Wcinity, )ffice to e come 3 Mon- ' much be em- i series retain lent of 109 Retracing our steps, we take the wide street running up from the city, McGill, and mark the fine warehouses that adorn it. Arriving at Notre Dame street, a little above, on the left, John Murphy & Co., who invite you to inspect their stock, styles and prices. Adjoining is Mr. S. Carsley, wha occupies the six or seven stores in succession, which you are invited to inspect, and I am positive you will be as favorably impressed as I was. Retracing cur steps back ta McGill street, we turn to the right, ".nd immediately in front, just one block is Victoria Square, which contains a statue of the Queen, by Marshall Wood. Comer St. James street opposite, on the left is the Albert Buildings. Turning tO' the right we enter St. James street, the first building of note, on the right is the Ottawa Buildings, on the left k J. J. Milloy, the Tailor, where tailor-made suits for ladies are a specialty, a little further on the right is G. W. Clark, The Souvenir Palace, and a little above is Drysdale & Co., where any re- ligious book may be had. Seaside Library, stationery, etc. On our way to the Post Office from whence we started, we come to 319, "Alexanders," the confectioner, the Huyler of Canada. At the corner of St. Peter street is the Mechanics'^ Institute. This building contains a good library, the admis- sion fee to which is only nominal ; and a very good reading- room, haiving on its tables the principal dailies of America^ the London Times, the Glasgow Herald, the Dublin Warder, the Edinburgh Scotsman, and ail the weeklies, monthlies, and quarterlies of both England and the United States. Strangers can have free access to this reading-room, for the period of two weeks, by applying to Mr. Hogan, the pro- prietor of the new St. Lawrence Hall. Opposite to the Mechanics' Institute is the Merchants' ':: \ : I ! ■; I' \- i ! 110 \ \ Bank, built in modern Italian style, with polished granite columns at the entrance ; the interior of this bank should be seen ; the main office is carried up two stories in height, and is beautifully frescoed. Diagonally across the street is Molson's Bank, also of Italian design, and richly decorated. We are now nearly at the hotel again, where we may con- clude for the present our inspection of the city. Resuming our sight-seeing, we shall now leave behind us the business streets, and take our way to the upper part of Montreal. Our suggestion is, take St. James street to the first crossing on the right as you leave the hotel, St. Peter street. After two blocks this streer changes its name to Bleury street. (When if yo-i find you are foot ore you can turn to the left, to the end of the block on Craig street No, 1722, where is located the celebrated Surgeon Chiropodist, Prof. Harris, who will attend to any trouble of the feet, that will be sure to make your walk a pleasant one, provided you are like me, suffering from corns, bunions or ingrowing nails.) At No. 17 Bleury street, we may enter Notman's studio, a large handsome building entirely devoted to pho- tographic art. Here we may spend half an hour very pleas- antly in looking over views of Canadian scenery, and poi traits taken singly, or skillfully grouped, representing the dports and pastimes of our winter. The chief of these pictures is that which shows a carnival held at the Victoria Skating Rink, seven years ago, when H. R. H. Prince Ar- thur was present. This photographic marvel, with others now surrounding it on the walls of Mr, Notman, attracted great attention and admiration at the Centennial Exhibition. Mr. Notman was photographer to the Exhibition and re- ceived its highest awards. y Bi —•»mm^: um tmt evi." 5SSSC y. til fl granite k should in height, ■ street is ecorated. may con- >ehind us Jr part of et to the St. Peter name to - you can treet No. ropodist, the feet, srovided - growing otman's to pho- y pleas- nd poi ing the f these '^ictoria ice Ar- others Tacted bition. nd re- Continuing on Bleury street, we soon reach on the left the Church of the Jesu, uith St. Mary's College ^djoini'^g it, conducted by the Jesuit fathers. This church ibinodeled after one of tiie same name at Rome, where the remains of Loyola are entombed. The style of architecture is the round Roman arch. The interior is one of the most beau- tiful among American churches. Over the high altar is a fresco of the crucifixion. In the southern transept the suf- ferings of the first Canadian martyr, burnt by savages, are depicted. Leaving the elegant house of prayer, we shall continue on Bleury street until we come to St. Catharine street. A few steps brings us to the Nazareth Asylum for the Blind, attached to which (No. 1091) is a most ornate chapel, decorated in such a lovely manner as to lead one to suppose that it was done to encourage the suffering inmates of the asylum to see. The next building on the side of the street (No. 1077,) is the Roman Catholic Commercial Academy, a lordly monu- ment of wealth and munificence, containing all the modem appliances for the practical training of youth, and presided over by an able staff of professors. If we keep going east- ward on St. Catherine street, we pass on St. Dennis street, the immense parish church of St. James, with the tallest spire^in the city. Near by the new church which is dedi- cated to Notre Dame de Lourdes , water and relics from her shrine at Lourdes in France, are for sale in the base- ment. Adjoining the church are its conventual buildings. Returning on St. Catharine street, we soon corne to Christ Church Cathedral (Church of England), unquestionably the most beautiful specimen of gothic architecture in Canada. It is of cruciform design; its extreme width is loo feet. m ■. iia The spire, which is entirely of stone, rises to a height of 224 feet. The mat ■"Is of construction are Montreal lime- stone and stone fi -n Caen, in Normandy, which latter, by exposure to the weather, has changed from almost pure whiteness to a yellow tint. On the grounds of the cathe- dral are erected the residences of the bishop and his assist- ants, the Synod Hall, and also a fine monument to Bish(>j> Fulford, the first Metropolitan of Canada. The street run- ning on the farther side of the cathedral is University street, and No. 82, one block distant, is the Natural History Museum, containing a good Canadian collection. Univer- sity street leads us down to Dorchester street, on the comer of which is the St. James Club House. Taking Dorchester street eastward, we pass on the left St. Paul's church (Pres- byterian). On the same side we soon have a view of the vast proportions of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral, iri course of construction. Across the square on which St. Peters is building, we no- tice a beautiful church, St. Georges (Church of England), and adjoining it is its Sunday school, the largest and best conducted in Canada. On Dorchester street, fronting Do- minion Square, on Peel street, is ihe Windsor Hotel. Next beyond on Dorchester street k the Victoria Skating Rinh, where immense carnivals are held in the winter, the grand- est in the world ; in the summer the spacious edifice is used for concerts, walking matches, public gatherings, meetings, etc. Two blocks distant is the Foundling Hospital of the Gray Nun— a visit to which is thus described : A long pro- cession of the nuiis marched slowly into the chapel and knelt in prayer. Each nun had a crucifix and a string of beads attached, and whatever may have been the case with ■ ■ J »l i i . »i ;if 'M of 224 eal lime- latter, by lost pure cathe- his assL't- to Bish('j> reet run- ity street, I History Univer- he comer orchester Ich (Pres- ;w of the edral, in 113 their thoughts, their eyes never wandered, notwithstanding strangers were gazing at them. Some were young and pretty, others old and plain, but the sacred character of their labor of love invested th»"n all with beauty. We said the eyes of none wandered. Pei.iaps we ought to confess that the quick, sharp glance of one, apparently younger than the others, stared us for a moment ; but ^ was only curiosity — womanly curiosity — and what woman has not the curiosity to look at me. Yet that moment was fruitful of thought, and as we saw the sad, dark-eyed beauty rise in her place and mechanically follow her more staid sisters, our mind v/ent back to the days of chivalry, when gallant knights rode with lance at rest, or wielded the heavy battle- axe in heroic deeds that they might win recognition from the proud ladi>:s who looked dotvn upon them. And as we thought, it seemed that the most gall.V>*o m 114 As we i)ass along Sherbrooke street, in the distance we observe, as we glance up St. Famille street, the enormous Hotel l>ieu, with a large bright dome, a f'ce hospital for all, under Roman Catholic direction. Returning to tiie Post Office, preferably by Beaver Hall Hill, we slull not fail to be struck by the number of band- some churches erected there together. On the right is the Unitarian church, on the left, successively a Presbyterian, Baptist, and Jewish synagogue. Near by on Craig street, is a towered building occupied by the Young Men's Chris- tian Association. We are soon at the New St. Lawrence Hall, and before mentioning the drives that may be taken outside the city, ir may be well to call attention to a few places near at hand a business man or a student may be interested in visiting : The Corn Exchange, foot of St. John street, the Merchants' Exchange, St. Sacrament street, the office of the Telegraph Co., and the Open Stock Exchange, St. Francis Xavier street. Near the beginning of St. James street, on St. Gabriel street, is the Geological Museum, open daily from 10 to 4, containing an admirable collection of North Amer- ican minerals, and many interesting fossils. Here may be seen, what many geologists regard as the most primitive record of life, the Eoxoon Canaddense, first noticed at Perth, Ontario, by a Mr. Wilson. From the fact that the oldest fossil-bearing stratum, the Laurentian, is the back- bone, geographically, of Canada, and because of the great variety of rocks found in the immediate vicinity of Mon- treal, this museum is particularly attractive to a lover of science. An effort is on foot to deprive the city of this col- r? Mistanfce we le enormous hospital for Heaver Hall >er of band- right is the reshyterian, -raig street, lien's Chris- and before e the city, »ear at hand in visiting : Merchants' Telegraph icis Xavier -et, on St. daily from 3rth Amer- •e may be primitive loticed at t that the the back- the great of Mon- lover of r this col- ' I., : »*; ' j ! ^ y "5 lection, and, for the sake of centralization, remove it to Ottawa. I oiTcr this as an apology in case it should be removed. DRIVES. As I have said two or three times, by far the most pleas- ant drive is up the brow of Mount Royal, ;alicd the Park Mountain drive. There are, presumably, two roads : the shorter returns by McTavish street, the other by Bleury. The park was laid out by Mr. Olmstead, Jthe designer of Central Park, New York, whose achievemeu's there were recognized by a statue adorning one of the entrrnces. The river view from Mount Royal is delightful, and must be seen to be appreciated. I dare not attempt to describe it. A suggestion of how to get a [hundred pictures of every conceivable shape or form of landscape views, containing mountain, plain, river, lake, hillside, valley, etc., etc., is to close the eye, place the hands on each end of the forehead, and every time the carriage moves a hundred feet open the eyes and you have an entire new picture. Keep this up until you have had an elegant sufficiency of view. The next drive is around the mountain, and was the best until the completion of the Park Mountain drive ; it is pleasant and attractive when it includes a drive to the Catholic and Protestant cemeteries, giving a view of the monuments and tombs. The drive to Lachine is next, and is of interest. The drive to Longue Point, along the St. Lawrence in the opposite direction to the last, gives us an entirely different kind of scenery. It takes us through the village of Hoch- elaga, the termmus of the new railroad, the Quebec, Mon- treal, Ottawa and Occidental, which runs along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, and develops tracts of country i il 'i ! M ii6 as yet unbenefitted by the iron horse. About a mile from the depot is the beautiful convent of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Many young ladies from the United States have been educated at this convent. The next noteworthy building is the Lunatic Asylum. This immense house containing nearly 300 maniacs, idiots and imbeciles, is controlled by the sisters of Providence ; these ladies, with the exception of six guardians for desperate characters, and a physician, have sole charge. They find no trouble in the care of the numerous inmates, and by their kindness and tact restore mental balance, in all the cases were cure is possible, in a tiche the time it used to take in the old days when the insane were treated with harshness and cruelty. On our way to Longue Point, the villages of Longueuil, Boucherville and Varennes lie on the opposite bank of the river. The drive to the Black river is an at- tractive one, and with citizens the most popular of all ; the beautiful convent of the Sacred Heart is situated here, and its grounds, finely laid out, lead directly to the water's edge. The bridge which spans the river at this place^-a branch of the Ottawa — affords one of the characteristic sights of Canada, the piloting of a raft through a tortuoas channel. The size of an ordinary raft, its great value, from $100,- 000 to $300,000, the excitement of the captain and his French and Indian crew, with the constant perils threaten- ing the whole structure, all conjoin to make up a scene to be dwelt upon and long remembered. Thus hoping the sftme will be said of your visit to Montreal, I shall advise all to visit QUEBEC. Tourists can take either the Grand Trunk, the North Shore, or the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Go's line of i ^ 'i ut a mile from Sisters of the ing ladies from this convent. Asylum. This acs, idiots and vidence; these for desperate They find no i, and by their n all the cases ised to take in with harshness the villages of )n the opposite liver is an at- ilarofall; the ated here, and i water's edge, ce^-a branch istic sights of Lioas channel. 1 from $ioo,- ptain and his srils threaten- ip a scene to 5 hoping the shall advise f, the North Go's line of - ■ • : ■■ - • ■tt7 steamers. Tickets can be procured of the Company's agent opposite the New St. Lawrence Hall building, where state- rooms, etc., may be secured. I assume that the river is the route selected, and that the reader is fairly on his way to that ancient city and former capital. Passing a group of islands below Montreal and the mouth of the Ottawa river, we soon arrive at SOREL, forty-five miles below — the first landing made by the steam- er. It was built upon the site of a fort built in 1755, by M De Tracy and was for many years the summer residence of many successive Governors of Canada. Five miles below, the broad expanse of the river is called LAKE ST. PETER, wh'ch is about nine miles wide. The St. Francis river enters here. Large rafts are observed here slowly floating to the great mart at Quebec. THREE RIVERS is situated at the confluence of the River St. Maurice and St. Lawrence, 'linety miles below Montreal, and the same distance above Quebec. It is one of the oldest settled towns in Canada, having been founded in 16 18. It is well laid out and contains many good buildings, among which are the Court House, the Goal, the Roman Catholic Church, the Ursuline Convent, the English and Wesleyan churches. The population of Three Rivers is about 9,200. i i! itti BATISCAN is situated on the north shore of the river, one-hundred and ^ seventeen miles below Montreal. It is the last place the 'I steamers stop before reaching Quebec. It is a place of lit- ,,) tie importance. l[ In passing down the St. Lawrence from Montreal the I country upon its banks presents a sameness in its general l' scenery, until we approach the vicinity of Quebec. The jj, ■ villages and hamlets are decidedly French in character, gen- ii, erally made up of small buildings, the better class of which I f re painted white. or whitewashed, with red roofs. Prom- I inent in the distance appear the tile-covered spires of the [p Catholic churches, which are all constructed in that unique I style of architecture so peculiar to that church. I Dui your stay in Quebec stop at the St. Louis Hotel \. and if carnages are desired the hotel will furnish the same' 1^ This was made necessary in order to stop the imposition ' that IS practiced by out-side parties. I' j; city of QUEBEC. f Quebec, by its historic fame and its unequalled scenery, IS no ordinary or common-place city, for though, like other large communities, it carries on trade, commerce and manu- ; factures ; cultivates art, science and literature ; abounds in I chanties, and professes special regard to the amenities of ; soaal life, it claims particular attention as being a striking- I ly unique old place, the stronghold of Canada, and, in fact, ; the Key of the Province. Viewed from any of its ap- proaches, it impresses the stranger with the conviction of strength and permanency. The reader of American his- , '^ 'yii ) ?W.a !' M."i t -..'"ff> ' ,'' .. W. ' .'-..';;. ' !"4.1W->'i"j>;« ' --!.Jji-' ! : iJ ' . ' . ' .J.iV.. '■^S1,^V^.U^■■..- ' J1I^1'' 4.''t !i^./ ! I^M''..^ M '' ,' l ' ^ '-; '< (. ; hundred and »st place the place of Ijt- fontreal, the 1 its general ebec. The aracter, gen- «s of which ofs. Prom- pires of the 'that unique -ouis Hotel, h the same. imposition •d scenery, h'ke other ind manu- bounds in lenities of I striking- i> in fact, if its ap- k'iction of lean his* ':r''--: ■; . - :'. ' "- 119 --•: • ■ ■•; ..,.■• :^ ' tory, on entering its gates or wandering over its squares, ramparts and battle fields, puts himself at once in commun- ion with the illustrious dead. The achievements of daring mariners, the labors of self-sacrificing Missionaries of the Cross, and the conflicts of military heroes, who bled and died in the assault and defence of its walls, are here re-read with ten-fold interest. Then the lover of nature in her grandest and most rugged, as in her gentler and most smil- ing forms, will find in and around it an affluence of sublime and beautiful objectc. The man of science, too, may be equally gratified, for here the great forces of nature and secret alchemy may be studied with advantage. Quebec can never be a tame or insipid place, and with moderate opportunities for advancement, it must become one of the greatest cities of the New World in respect to learning, art, commerce and manufactures. The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Cham- plain, in 1608. In 1622 the population was reduced to fifty souls. In June, 1759, the English army under General Wolfe landed upon the Island of Orleans. On the 1 2th of Sept- tember took place the celebrated battl" of the Plains of Abraham, which resulted in the death of Wolfe, and the de- feat of the French army. A force of 5,000 English troops, under General Murray, were left to garrison the fort. The city is very interesting to a stranger; it is the only walled city in North America. Cape Diamond, upon which the citadel stands, is three hundred and forty-five feet in height, and derives its name from the quantity of crystal mixed with the granite below its surface. The fortress includes the whole space on the Cape. -/' lid ( I ^JSJF«P ^!F JPJIE*^ i„- aial %mi% m^itl. •^QaEBEC-ji- t-yr-V-y j-'Tf ? '- ^' ' '• ":,'n*." - ■H^5-vJ,,, ■,,!;^iifijii)u.^-AimJi{.i ^rf'^- 'if lf ( !^f!i%9f : ^ i .'- ' ! f ^'f9WV^- ' ^ ■ iiV; M, ..•:-;■■■ -■-■■;■. :■; ■ .-^-^r^y;- 121 : v^-,.'- fs>.' Above the spot where General Montgomery was killed is now the inclined place, running to the top of the bank ; it is five hundred feet long, and is used by the Government to convey stores and other articles of great weight to the for- tress. :' THE CITADEL, will perhaps prove the point of greatest interest to many, from the historical associations connected therewith, and from the fact that it is considered an impregnable fortress. It covers an enclosed area of forty acres, and is some three huno/ed and forty feet above the river level. The zigzag passages through which you enter the fortress, between high and massive granite walls, is swept by every turn by formid- able batteries of heavy guns. On the forbidding river walls and at each angle or possible commanding point, guns of heavy calibre sweep every avenue of approach by the river. Ditches, breast works and frowning batteries command the approaches by land from the famed " Plains of Abraham." The precipitous bluffs, rising almost perpendicularly from the river . three humlred and forty feet, present a natural barrier which may be swept with murderous fire, and the covered ways of approach and retreat, the various kinds and calibre of guns, mortars, howitzers and munitions of war, will be viewed with eager interest. Among the places of note may be mentioned : The plains of Abraham, with its humble monument, marking the place where fell the illustrious Wolfe ; the Governor's Garden, with its monu- ment to Wolfe and Montcalm ; the spot where fell the American General, Montgomery ; St. John's Gate, the only gate remaining of the five that originally pierced the walls of the city; the Roman Catholic Cathedral, with its many ^M««»>MR:«<«MMHm«l«(H 122 fine old paintings ; the Episcopal Cathedral ; the Esplanade, from which is one of the finest views in the world j Houj'.s of Parliament ; Spencer Wood, the residence of the Lieut. Governor ; Laval University, &c., &c. The city and environs abound in drives, varying from five to thirty miles, in addition to being on the direct line of travel to the far-famed Saguenay, Murray Bay, Kamour- aska, Gacouna, Rimouski, Gaspe, and other noted watering places. Quebec can minister abundantly to the tastes of those who like to yacht, fish or shoot. Yachting, in fact, has be- come of late the leading recreation in Quebec. You can on those mellow Saturday afternoons in August and Sep- tember, meet the whole sporting and fashionable world of Upper Town on the Durham Terrace or Lower Town wharves, bent on witnessing a trial of speed or seamanship between the Mouette, the Black Hawk, the IVasp, the Shan- non, the Bon Homme Richard, and half a score of crack yaclits with their owners. Let us see what the city contains: — First, the west wing, built about 1789, by Governor Haldimand, to enlarge the old chateau burnt down in January, 1734; this mouldering pile, now used as the Normal School, is all that remains of the stately edifice of old, over-hanging and facing the Cul- de-Sac, where the lordly Count de P'rontenac held his quasi regal court in 1691 : next, the Laval University, founded in 1854, conferring degrv^es under its loyal charter ; the course of study is similar to t lat of the celebrated European Uni- versity of Louvain; then there is the Quebec Seminary, erected by Bishop Laval, at Montmorency, in 1663; the Ursuline Convent, founded in i6?6 by Madame de la Pel- ,1.. I ■ .■ ■ 177 n » • [Esplanade, Id; Houjcs the Lieut. ■ying from rect line of Kamour- d watering !s of those -t, has be- You can and Sep. e world of *^er Town amanship of crack est wing, large the uldenng Bains of the Cul- lis quasi nded in ■ course m Uni- ninaiy, j; the la Pel. i trie; this nunnery, with the Roman Catholic Cathedral, which was built in 1646, contains many valuable paintings, which left France about 1789; the General Hospital, founded two centuries ago by Monseigneur de St. Vallier ; in 1759, it was the chief hospital for the wounded and the djring of the memorable battle of the 13 September — Ar- nold and his Continentals found protection against the rigors of a Canadian winter behind its walls in 1775-6 ; the Hotel Dieu Nunnery, close to Palace Gate, dating more than 200 years back. As to the views to be obtained from Durham Terrace, the Glacis and the Citadel, they are unique in grandeur. Each street has its own familiar vista of the surrounding country. , :, .^ THE SHRINE AND FALLS OF STE. ANNE. At the distance of about twenty miles below Quebec is the village of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, sometimes called Ste. Anne du Nord, and always called Za Bonne Ste. Anne, to whom is consecrated the Parish church, erected about three j'ears ago by the Pope into a shrine of the first order, in which is a fine painting by the famous artist LeBrun, Ste. Anne and the Virgin, presented by M, de Tracy, viceroy of New France, in 1666, to the church, for benefits received. The festival day of this saint is the 26th of July, at which time thousands of pilgrims proceed not only by steamer and carriage, but on foot, to this holy shrine ; many walk the whole distance from Quebec to the church as a penance, or in performance of vows. The church is a new building, the old one having been found too small for the accommoda- tion of the crowds of pilgrims who resorted there. In it are -I «i,t&-'^ "4 placed thousands of crutches left by those who departed after being cured of the lameness and other maladies by the Bonne Ste. Anne,- whose praises are world wide, for hither congregate daily thousands of pilgrims from all parts to be cured of their infirmities. Deposited in the sanctuary is a holy relic, being a finger bone of the saint herself, on kiss- ing which the devote* is immediately relieved of all worldly ills and misfortunes. Wonder begins and misbelief vanishes on ga.7.\ng at the piles of crutches ; there one beholds un- mistakable evidence of the unlimited medicinal power of the mother of the Virgin. Daily are the proofs of this power ; the stranger can see with his own eyes, the decrepid, the halt, the sore, the lame, the wounded carried into the holy sanctuary and deparl therefrom, after kissing the holy relic, cured and whole. Many are the scenes here witnessed of the despairing filled with renewed hope, and the feeble and faint glad again with strength and health. Countless are the anecdotes of the hopelessly blind and lame return- ing to their friends with sight and firm limbs, leaving behind them their bandages and crutches. Incredulity vanishes before such evidence, and the sceptic leaves the shrine of Ste. Anne with convictions deeply settled in his soul. Within three miles of the village are the Falls of Ste. Anne, which consist of seven cascades, one of which rushes through a narrow chasm, which can be leaped by one of strong nerves and sinews, but powerful as Ste. Anne is, and devoted as she is to miracles, it is doubtful whether even she could save the unfortunate who misses his leap. The fishing above and below the Falls is very good for both salmon and trout, and the scenery of that wild description generally characteristic of the Laurentian ranges. departed idies by the for hither parts to be ictuary is a K on kiss- all worldly ef vanishes )eholds un- power of >fs of this '- decrepid, d into the >g the holy ; witnessed the feeble Countless ne return- ng behind ' vanishes shrine of I- Within le, which hrough a ig nerves voted as >uld save for both cription 11.1111 I ■Miii^ M|i | ir-iT-i]p-TT^-raij |- J - -.- I Tu' i ^('l|| i iri i iji ^)j]|jg!||j'" 'Wj" ;r' MONTMORENCY FALLS i is seven miles below Quebec. The road is very pleasant, passing through the French village of Beauport. Those who expect to see a second Niagara will be very much disap- pointed. The stream descends in silvery threads, over a precipice 240 feet in height, and, in connection with the surrounding scenery, is extremely picturesque and beautiful, but inspires none of the awe felt at Niagara. POINT LEVIS, on the other side of the river opposite Quebec, will interest the stranger very much, immense and stupendous fortifica- Mons jeing in process of erection. Most tourists visiting Quebec, pay the Saguenay a visit. The ticket office of this line is opposite the St. Louis Hotel, where my genial frend, Mr. R M. Stocking, will cheerfully impart an) in- formation required, he being the agent for all railroads and steamboats in Canada that connect with the same in the United States. :",*t. WE CALL THEM TRAMPS. During the Centennial year many foreigners were always found among the list of passengers from every country. The proverbial English tourist cannot be mistaken by any, but this year, 1876, we had many who were too green or unsophistical to be in that cla.ss. Now this truthful occur- rence which I am about to relate is original, and occurred upon one of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Company's line of boats. The Englishman was relating to his newly found friend his opinion of the United Sv^tes, etc., in his own peculiar style. Hi don't like this blatsted country you -■|: ...'! ■^-W>n^ ; 1 I 1 1 ; t! m 136 , know ! Why, said his friend, what fault can you find with America ? Oh ! Hi've been all over it you know, and can't find any sawciety there. Society, said his friend, what do you mean by society? Oh, dear me, you have no gentlemen or gentlemen's sons hin h' America. Why, what do you mean by gentlemen and gentlemen's sons? Oh! Hi mean gentlemen who never did any work you know, nor their sons either. Yo:; make a mistake there, my worthy friend, we have millions of them here but we call them tramps, and I have often thought it the best definition to a tramp I ever heard, for if there are gentlemen and their sons here who never did any work they will soon make good timber for tramps if they are not already. RIVER SAGUENAY. To the pleasure-seeker, oi to the man of science, there can be nothing more refreshing and delightful, anything affording more food for reflection or scientific observation, than a trip to that most wonderful of rivers, the Saguenay. On the way thither, the scenery of the Lower St. Lawrence is extraordinarily picturesque ; a broad expanse of water interspersed with rugged solitary islets, highly cultivated islands, and islands covered with trees to the water's edge, hemmed in by lofty and precipitous mountains on the one side, and by a continuous street of houses, relieved by beautifully situated villages, the spires of whose tin-covered churches glitter in the sunshine, affords a prospect so en- chanting, that, were nothing else to be seen, the tourist would be well repaid ; but when, in addition to all this, the tourist suddenly passes from a landscape unsurpassed for beauty into a region of primitive ^'grandeur, where art has 'i'ih "Wf" ■ ". ■'i ui' t' . ' : ■T * 'I ^ i r^. < w w i ' i"^i* H'h 'II find with know, and friend, what 3u have no Why, what ons? Oh! u know, nor my worthy call thena efinition to and their soon make 5nce, there , anything bservation, Saguenay. Lawrence of water cultivated er's edge, 1 the one lieved by n-covered ct so en- >e tourist I this, the assed for ■ art has 127 done nothing, and nature everything; when, at a single bound, civilization is left behind and nature stares him in the face, in naked majesty ; when he sees Alps on Alps arise ; when he floats over unfathomable depths, through a mountain gorge, the sublime entirely overwhelms the sense of sight and fascinates imagination. The change produced upon the thinking part of man, in passing from the broad St Lawrence into the seemingly narrow and awfully deep Saguenay, whose waters leave the sides of the towering mountains, which almost shut out the very light of heaven, is such as no pen can paint nor tongue describe. It is a river one should see if only to know what dreadful aspects nature can assume in wild moods. Com- pared to it, the Dead Sea is blooming, and the wildest ravines cosy and smiling ; it is wild and grand, apparently, in spite of itself. On either side rise cliffs, varying in per- pendicular height from 1,200 to 1,600 feet, and this is the character of the River Saguenay from its mouth to its source. Ha ! Ha ! bay, which is 60 miles from its mouth, affords the first landing and anchorage. The name of this bay is said to arise from the circumstance of early navi- gators proceeding in sailing vessels up a river of this kind for 60 miles, with eternal sameness of feature, stem and high rocks on which they could not land, and no bottom for their anchors, ac last broke out into laughing Ha! Hal when they found landing and anchorage. This wonderful i-iver seems one huge mountain rent asunder at some remote age by some great convulsion of nature. The reader who goes to see it (and all ought to do so who can, for it is one of the great natural wonders of the continent), can add to the poetical filling up of the picture from his own imagina- tion. . '. ■^ ■■ - ■"i-mmrniifMmwwt 138 This beautiful trip is easy and facile of accompliHhment, as new and magniticent boats, rivaling in liixuriousness with any in our inland waters, run regularly to Ha ! Ha ! bay, on board of which the pleasure seeker will exjjerience all th?t comfort and accommodation whicl. is necessary to the full enjoyment of such a trip. To the foregoing descriptions we appen^ an extract from the letter of a writer in the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, jj: • who has apparently gone over the "ground" with much satisfaction. Speaking of the great pleasure route, he says : " There is probably no route in the known world pre- senting more attractions to the tourist than that from Buffalo to Montreal and Quebec, via. Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence river; presenting, first, the visit to the great cataract, next. Lake Ontario, the river St. Lawrence, and the romantic scenery of the ' Thousand Isles ; ' then the sublime rapids, increasing in grandeur to the great cul- mination of the ' Lachine rapids,' and finally finishing with the beautiful scenery of and around the Falls of Montmo- rency, at Quebec, and down the Saguenay — all combine to make up more of the wild, romantic and sublime than can be found in the same number of miles and almost any traveled route in the known world." Returning to Montreal for our trip down Lake Champlain and Lak George, to Saratoga, Albany, New York and Bos- ton, as m^^st of the tourists have tickets for these destinations, the routes need only be mentioned. The Delaware & Hud- son Canal Company Railroad, and Central Vermont have ticket offices in Montreal, where information is courteously dispensed by obliging, gentlemanly clerks at all times. It would be useless ^'ere to print the timetables of the differ- > J 1 >>■: ^f^-: |"pliHhinent, ixuriousness > Ha! Ha! experience ecessary to X tract from Advertiser, with much tc, he says : world pre- that from 'ntario and v'isit to the Lawrence, sles;' then great cul- ishing with Montmo- ombine to than can Iniost any 'haniplain ; and Bos- itinations, •e&Hud- lont have urteously mes. It tie differ- 139 ent roads, as ciianges occ\ir too often for sut'h information to be reliable As you are supposed to be quartered at the new St. Lawrence Hall, which is in the iieart of the city, and contains the Grand Trunk Railroad and Delaware & Hudson Canal Company offices, and directly opposite is the Central \'ermont office, presided over by A. C. Stonegrave, any tifne-table required is easily obtainable ; also, adjoining is the office of the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company. All railroads issuing summer excursion tickets through, over this line, allow passengers, if they desirCs to procure at Port Kent depot a ticket which entitles them to visit Au Sable Chasm, and to return to Port Kent for 75 cents. Leaving Montreal in the morning, by taking the first train on the Delaware & Hudson Canal Railroad, if you wish to make Lake George, Saratoga, or Albany the same day ; your tickets may read Lake Champlain Co. steamers, but it is all the same ; boat and rail belong to the same parties. Should you desire to take Lake Champlain, leave Montreal in the afternoon and go to Au Sable Chasm, via Port Kent ; remain over night at Lake View House, taking the boat at 8 a. m. from there to Fort Ticonderoga, and then down Lake George ; or proceed on the train at 10:30. By getting off at Port Kent the distance to Lake View House is only three miles by stage over a first-class plank road ', therefore, it may be said, if you desire to make both lakes on the same day, you are compelled to leave Mont- real in the afternoon and go to Au Sable Chasm via Port Kent, and remain over night at the Luke View Hotel, which will be found to be an excellent house ; taking the boat in the morning. If tickets read by the Central Ver- ;« W»*WIS(»S«W«S5P'^«« ■Sl«IBSS3«»"'^: vL'^S^ 'm- plain by rail. The rail passing close along the lake sh.,re, one gets a very nice view, better, as I have often expressed it, than if the parties were on the boat, as they cannot st;e both shores on a boat at once, imless the tourist's eyes were cut on the bias or cross, thus enabling them to see both sides at once. The rail is preferable ?,nd saves time. As it is immaterial to me how you reach Ticonderoga, it is- presumed you get there. Lake George Junction, where you change cars and connect for Baldwin, which is a ride of about fifteen minutes. You aie now supposed to have arrived on board the company's steamer Horicon, and are sailing up Lake George. Now, if the reader expects me to- describe Lake George, I shall simply say. No ! with a large N. It is too much ; its praises have been written and sung for the past half century by thousands. I shall' with pleas- ure and relief to myself ask the loan of your scissors. Thanks ; now we can comply with your wishes : We have started on our trip through this magical lake. It is difficult to describe the quiet delight one feels a:5 he gazes on the expanse of the tranquil azure spread before nim like a part of the sky inlaid on the emerald bosom of the earth. Peace is in the very air which lazily slumbers over the water,, while the monotone of the silvery ripples rolling on the yel- low sands, and the musical moan of the breeze in the cone- scented pines, seem to carry the soul back to other days. TT'-'*. ,..7!>r^;-5'.' :ft Rouse's [ontreal to has been really the Champlain ail in the ake Ch> m- ake shs-re, expressed cannot s(;e irist's eyes em to see saves tir/ie. eroga, it is where you a ride of i to have 't, and are ects me ta ith a large I and sung 'ith pleas- r scissors. We have is difficult es on the ike a part the earth, the water, n the yel- the cone- her days. 133 Lake George is, indeed, like a work of art of the highest order, for it has the quality of improving, the more one studies its attractions, and the ever-harmonious flow of lines constantly suggests a composition of consumate genius in which every effect has been combined to produce a cer- tain ideal. Now, dear reader, I have a favor to ask of you ; read this little book as far as Saratoga description commences ; then lay it aside, and feast the eyes on Lake George for the next two hours, and, if you can describe its beauties, do so to the best of your ability, and forward to me, 2 1 Chestnut Park, Rochester, N. Y., and it shall have a place in this work, and you shall have the credit for the same ; — the task - ; was too much for me. ~ CAMPING OUT. The lake is a famous camping-ground, during July and August, and its enjoyments, with hits of sound advice, can- t not be better given than by the following, from Stoddard's -charming guide to Lake George : ^ " The lovely islands are suddenly astir with busy throngs. '' Rocks are decked with blue and gray, the tree-tops blush with bunting ; shores put on a flannelly hue, and shadowy point blossom out in duck and dimity. It is safe to say that in the course of the season a thousand people taste the pleasures and overcome the difficulties that but season the glorious dish of camp life at Lake George. Among the necessaries are a light axe, long handle frying-pan, tin pail for water or coffee, tin plate, pint cup, knife and fork, and fishing tackle. A stove-top laid on a fire-place of stone»- and mud, and supplied with one length of st-ve-pipe, is a m% •m,r*^ ^s--'*- positive luxury to the cook. Spruce boughs for a bed, with two or three good woolen blankets for covering, will be found very comfortable ; a small bag to fill with leaves or moss for a pillow pays for itself in one night. Flannel or woolen clothing, with roomy boots and a soft felt hat, is ordinarily the safest dress. Ladies, wear what you have a mind to — you will, anyway — but let it be flannel npxt to you, good strong shoes under foot, and a man's felt hat over- head ; take the man along too — he will be useful to take the fish off your hook, run errands, etc. Boats and provisions may be obtained at almost any of the hotels. Bacon, salt pork, bread and butter, Boston crackers, tea, coffee, sugar, pepper and salt, with a tin box or two for containing the same, are among the things need- ed. Milk can be obtained regularly at the farm houses, and berries picked almost anywhere. Ice is a luxury which may be contracted for and thrown from the passing steam- ers daily ; a hole in the ground with a piece of bark over it forms a very good ice-box. A drinking cup of leather, to carry in the pocket, comes handy at times. Broad-brimmed straw hats are a nuisance. A shanty of boughs will answer in absence of anything better ; it sounds well when you talk about ' roughing it,' but it is bad in practice. A tent is best, and may be made very comfortable with a little out- lay of money and labor." THE ADIliONDACKS. The great wilderness of north-eastern New York, the limits of which we will not try to define, is generally known as the North Woods, or as the Adirondacks according to the view taken of its surface. The former title indicates ~'^-^^,:^;K?p^'£^i^?ft^^^'*ai(^ss-^>3i^j«s- i d, with vill be ves or nel or hat, is tiave a ♦ f '35 merely a wild, densely wooded region ; the latter, a region occupied by all the varied scenery pertaining to a most re- markable lake and mountain system. The wild region of dense forests, majestic mountains, magnificent lakes and beautiful rivers, lies in the counties of Herkimer, Hamilton, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Clinton, Franklin and Essex, and aggregates over 3,500,000 acres, a tract of land of an area of nearly loo square miles. This region is the only primi- tive hunting and fishing ground left in New York state, and offering, as it does, rare health-restoring qualities, combined with excellent deer hunting, and the best brook and lake trout fishing accessible, is yearly more than doubling its number of visitors — in fact, the limit is only measured by hotel capacity. It is not our purpose, nor would it be pos- sible in so small a work as this, to go into details as to the wilderness, but guide books are easily obtained, and from one of them we take the following : ., X . "The Adirondack wilderness, as known to the public gen- erally, may be divided into three general divisions or sys- tems, which collectively entertain .the great bulk of visitors, and are represent%live of the whole, namely, the Saranac and St. Regis waters of Franklin county, whose natural gate- way is Plattsburg and Port Kent ; the mountain region of Keene, North Elba and Lake Placid, in Essex county, with entrance at Westport, and the Blue Mountain and Ra- quette waters, in Hamilton county, reached by way of the Adirondack railroad from Saratoga. Of these sections the first mentioned has become the most widely celebrated as a region where fashion and fish- ing is admirably blended, and has its patrons who are looked for as regularly as the seasons. The second is less known ■r^ in fact, but its grand mountains and lovely valleys have be- come familiar on the canvass of our great painters ; while the Raquette region has an air of newness and morning freshness, as if just awakened from a long and refreshing sleep, and is making rapid strides in popular favor. Each section while possessing something of the characteriBtics of the others, has its own individual attractions ; and while connected by natural highways, over which the nomad often goes, they still to a considerable extent, pre- serve their individuality, and each is complete and sufficient unto itself. A peculiarity of the Adirondack region is its freedom from rough or vicious characters. Evil finds nothing congenial in its bright skies and pure, fresh atmosphere. Conventionali- ties that obtain at other resorts are not held here, and it is possible for gentlemen to wear blue shirts and soft hats, and for ladies to travel without male escort other than the neces- sary compliment of guides to furnish motive power, from one end of the wilderness to the other. Full dress is seldom seen, even at the .most fashionable , . ft , resorts, and is exceeded in absurdity bhty by the conven- tional "stage trapper," who occasionally burst upon the astonished wilderness in fringed buckskin. Your right to enter the best society will not be questioned because of dress. Clothing ordinarily worn is sufficient for all occa- sions here." The Adirondack region is steadily growing in favor as a. resort for persons afflicted with throat and lung troubles ; and while it is not by any means a sure cure for a//, how- ever deeply seated the disease may have become, yet if per- sons so afflicted will go there in time, they will find the dry, •37 I pure air, impregnated as it is with balsam and pine, to be of infinite relief, and many living witnesses are there found to prove its benefits. Several articles have been written upon this subject which misled the public, and, in consequence, many people, past all possible cure, have been sent there, with only natural results. We would only say, consult your physician, and, if you are not past cure, we believe this section to be as nearly affording a remedy as any spot on the continent. Places of entertainment, from the well-appointed hotel on the border to the rude log-house and open camp of the interior, are found at short intervals throughout the entire wilderness, all waiting with open doors to receive the stranger. ^^ \ T^^' ' \ Guides and boats tnay be had at all the hotels. Under head of "Gateways" will be found the nearest points reached by railroad and stage routes, distances, etc., to the most prominent resortSfr^/jv-jj- •. ,^ :ti^-' GATEWAYS. From Plattsburg, take Chateaugay Kaib-oad, thirty-six miles to Lyon Mountain, thence by stage four miles to " Ralph's" on upper Chateaugay Lake. From Au Sable (20 miles west of Plattsburg on branch railroad). Stages leave here every morning (Sundays ex- cepted) on arrival of early trains, for French's, 18 miles j Franklin Falls, 20 miles ; Bloomingdale, 28 miles ; Loon Lake House, on Loon Lake, 28 miles; Rainbow House, on Rainbow Lake, 35 miles ; Martin's on Saranac Lake, 37 miles; Paul Smith's, on St. Regis Lake, 38 miles; Pros- pect House, on Saranac Lake, 41 miles ; Bart|ett's, on Saranac Lake, 49 miles. r ■•-- r-TTT- 1 1 —nil II'. »39 / k o t «;'■.■' •■ >.„.'. _! .;-v3j^ II From Elizabethtown delightful trips are made into the mountain region, through Keene Valley via. Indian Pass, and to Au Sable Pond, one of the most beautiful spots in the wilderness, also by North Elba, Lake Placid and Wil- mington Notch, passing immediately under the shadow of Whiteface and Haystock Mountains, and out at Au Sable station, or return to Elizabethtown. • . FACILITIES FOR LAKE TRAVEL. , The Champlain Transportation Company run a regular line of steamboats the entire length of the lake, making three round trips daily (except Sundays), and stopping at all v/ay landings. The Horicon of this line, making the regular connections with the railroad, is a fine side-wheel steamer 203 feet long and 52 feet wide over all, and is 643 tons burden, and will accommodate comfortably 1,000 peo- ple. I can truthfully say that upon no inland lake in the world is the passenger service so • promptly and regularly done, and passengers so elegantly cared for as upon Lake George. \-i ' : * Caldwell is the railroad terminus, and is the largest town on the lake. It is situated at the extreme southern end, or head of the lake (the waters flowing north and emptying into Lake Champlain, immediately at the ruins of old Fort Ticonderoga). Here, a* Caldwell, is located the handsome dock and depot building of the railroad company, whose trains run down the dock immediately to the steamers — one of which leaves upon the arrival of each train for all points down the lake. The railroad was extended to this point last season, thus saving at least one hour of time and better facilities for the accommodation of tourists and pleasure travel. * - ■-i^.; 14° LAKE GEORGE. Every American, or tourist, should see it at least once. It is the largest of the Adirondack chain, 346 feet above the sea, and 247 above Champlain, 35 miles long and from two to four in width, and fed from mountain brooks and springs coming up from the bottom, making it transpar- ent. It is beautifully dotted with over 200 islands, and surrounded by high mountains, some rising 2,000 feet above the water, clothed with foliage and dotted with villas and picturesque camps ; one feels like leaving the boat and re- maining in this bower of enchantment. The steamer touches at all points of note and arrives at the Fort William Henry Hotel, Caldwell, where you can, if you desire, remain over. ' T CONVENIENCES. The proprietors spare no pains to make Fort William Henry Hotfx attractive iu all respects. The Hotel is elegantly furnished throughout, has a fast running elevator, and is lighted by gas and electricity. It is supplied with pure water from a Mountain spring. The Cuisine is identical in every way with that of " The Arlington, Washington." The same Chef and assistants. The same Steward. The same Head Waiter with his ex- cellent and full Corps of carefully trained and experienced waiters. This being the only Hotel on the entire Lake tliat does not rely for its table service on female help. In the main office is the only General Ticket Office at Lake George, where baggage may be checked, and infor- mation obtained in regard to all distances. Stock reports are received hourly. 4^ H IIW > The Lake steamboats land at the Hotel dock, which is the headtiuarters for all the passenger and pleasure or ex- cursion boats on the Lake. A large number of steam and sailing yachts, and a flotilla of smaller boats are provided for the use of guests. The Livery Stables attached keep constantly on hand sad- dle horses, buggies, buck-boards, phaetons and other car- riages of all descriptions, to be had by applying at the office. The Lake steamboats, Horicon and Ticonderoga, ar- rive every morning at 4:30 except Sunday, bringing passen- gers from Montreal, Lake Champlain and Whitehall, direct to the wharf of the Fort William Henry Hotel, where courteous attendants will always be in readiness to assist and serve the guests of this House. As I have cheerfully recommended tourists for the last ten years to make a short stay at least at this delightful re- sort, the Fort William Henry Hotel, and never met one afterwards who did not thank me for the suggestion ; I say to you remain over. I am confident you will never regret it. Connections are, however, arranged for, and you can, if you wish, leave immediately for SARATOGA SPRINGS, .,''\V the focus to which the fashionable world of the United States, indeed, of Europe, is annually drawn. Here are , J intellectual men, stylish men, the beaux of Society, and the man of the world ; ladies of social rank, the managing ,^ mother, the marriageable daughters, the flattering bee of fashion, and the more gentle bird of beauty, are found amidst the throng, for Saratoga is cosmopolitan. As a t4» HBNRY CT.AIR, LESSEK. Grand Union Hma OPEN FROM JUNE TO OCTOBER. Saratoqa Springs. GL, , ' -,.K..i / *«4J gentleman said to me one day, " I cun meet more of my friends in one hour during the season at Saratoga than I could at home in a week." The ladies here have ample opportunities to display their peculiar charms and graces. The sporting gentleman can also find an opjwrtunity to gratify his peculiar tastes ; the philosopher r.ay study hu- man nature ; the invalid find perfect health ; in fact every one at Saratoga finds that peculiar pleasure they most desire. Of all the elegant hotels which here abound we have not space to mention. I will, therefore, speak of those I know, the United States, Grand Union, and Adelphi, con- fident they can please any one paying them a visit. The Grand Union Hotel is the great ' ouse of Saratoga, having a frontage of i,8oo feet; the n issive tower which rises in the centre is 200 feet high to the summit, revealing a landscape of 75 miles in circumference, of wondrous beauty. It will accommodate 1,600 guests comfortably ; it has all modern improvements. To give you an idea of its magnitude : its piazzas are over a mile in length ; halls, two miles ; carpets, ten acres ; number of rooms, eleven hundred. Over five hundred thousand dollars have been expended in decorating, re-furnishing and embellishing its grounds. Its Cuisine is perfection. The garden or lawn parties given at this hotel are the recherche event of the season. The lessee of this establishment is Mr. Henry Clair, who is also lessee of the Metropolitan and Park Avenue Hotels, New York ; the latter is the only absolute fire-proof hotel in America. The court, which is one hundred feet square, has electric lights. The garden is a superb bower of beauty, summer and winter. The house has over six hundred rooms, and can accommodate eight hundred guests. The library connected has five thousand 1 I J o > SO w > oc oc 01 2 > w o > o z m < "•3 c ?o 2 en X M O s X > D PI r X > Q X < *- *"!^- i 7^ I d < h-t (-1 -■)»- volumes, accessible to guests ; the location is fifth Avenue, Thirty-Second and Thirty Third streets, New York. The leap into public favor of this popular hotel during the past year is astounding. The Adelphi Hotel.— This new, comfortable and petite hotel is located on Broadway, contains one hundred rooms, is convenient to the springs, etc., etc. Its piazza is elevated one story above the street and commands a splendid view up and do^^n Broadway, as well as Phila street opposite. The proprietor, Mr. Wm. H. McCaffrey, is too well known to the traveling community to need one word from me, and the gentlemen connected with the office and other depart- ments of the house, are too well quaUfied by being the choice of the proprietor, to need commendation. It is "my home" when in Saratoga; that is all I have to say against it. It is the universal opinion of tourists, th'at no watering ulace on the continent, of like size, can compare with the unwearying charms of Saratoga. The hotel arrivals some days are upwards of one thousand. One might become almost tired of the world and vote every other place a bore, but Saratoga scenery, Saratoga atmos- phere and Saratoga Ufe would still charm by its ever pleas- ing peculiarities. Mount McGregor, the place selected above all others for its pure air, etc., etc., as a residence for our hero. Gen. U. S. Grant, who rived at Saratoga on June i7th, 1885, (during my stay for health), so I had the pleasure of seeing the old veteran while he wivs being con- veyed to the Mount McGregor R. R , which ascends to the top of the mountain, where visitors can go almost every hour and get a view that will well repay them. I left Sara- toga on the morning of the 19th June, and was informed I' I— I I " - -^.:^-^T,' i-5»jj^*w5*' ^6 :oNGKEss * Spring. THE STANSARB UINERAL WATER OATHAETIO, ALTEBATIVE, a Speolfle for risorders of the STOKAOH, LIVES ani EISNE78, E03EXA, XALABU, and aU IKFUBITIES of the BLOOS. So enviable a name has this famous Mineral Water that the managers of Inferior Mineral Springs, desirous of Imitating the natural purity of the botUed water of Congress Spring, Inject a powerful acid In their bottled water to preserve the crude Ingredienb. In solution— being so heavUy laden with LIME AND IRON DEPOSIT. with such contrivances, bogus testimonials and fcctored analysis cards they seek to rival the pure Medicinal Waters of Congress Spring. The regular season visitors to Saratoga fully understand these crude, harsh waters, many of them after painful experiences. In proof of thU we can Produce a ORBAT MANY RE8PON8IBLB NAWBS. But the Saratoga visitors without experience, and many who use the botOed waters (often labelled as curatives for disorders which they posiUvely aggravate), should remember that crude, harsh Mineral Waters produce headache, a sense of burning and internal Irritation, and do Irre- parable injury to the digestive organs and kidneys. CONGRESS ABATER. PURE, NATURAL AND RELIABLE. NONE GENUINE SOLD ON DRAUGHT. V v, '" -"" For tale by Druggists, Grocers, Wine Merchants and Hotels. , , , ,, , BOTTLK •* C" ''A*'*' -« t mdf ■«i>«aMM!{M»f'Miii« ?| .► t —Ir ' by the conductoi- of th« Mt. McGregor R. R. that General Grant rested well the previous night, and slept ten hours. It is a fact and worthy of note here, that for the past three years there has not been one day during the months of July or August, but they have had a heavy frost on Mount Mc- Gregor. I can vouch for the truthfulness of this item be- cause I know him. He is the conductor of the train on the Mt. McGregor R. R., weighs 280 pounds and his name is Frost. Saratoga contains 10,000 inhabitants, and in the summer season every private house is turned into a boarding house of one or the other class, and therefore boarding houses abound — no space to mention all of them here. The Windsor Hotel, Saratoga.— This house was built in the spring of 1876, and is opened on or about the first of June each year; its location comer Broadway and Williams street. It has a commanding view of Broadway, the main street of the village. It is owned by Judge Hilton, and the lessee is Mr. Henry Clair, of New York. It is the first house of its kind opened in early June, in order to accommodate the Judges of the Court of Appeals— the highest Court in the State— which convenes here about that time every year. It is the home of the J udges and their famiUes, as well as all the dis- tinguished hghtB of the legal profession during the season. From its observatory may be had the most splendid view of the surrounding country. The house is first-class, has ac- commodations for three hundred guests, and except in size, said Mr. A. R. Wood, is superior to all other hotels at this watering place. Next in order comes the Springs. First in the list is the old and ever popular Congress Springs. J JS TOTi*'^'''' "-W'M 148 i .»«ite,»' ■Niaia , those waters of other springs which are irritating in their nature, and harsh and inflammable to the stomach, injuring the kidneys and producing results irreparable. HATHORN SPRINGS was accidentally discovered in 1869, and is named after the Hon. H. H. Hathorn, its owner ; it is a powerful cathartic. The water is bottled for sale, and is probably the most solid water known, as it is said to contain eight hundred and eighty-eight grains solid contents to a gallon. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS AND PARK, some distance from town, as well as others I shall njention, you can visit when you take a drive. Washington Spring is on the grounds of one of the hotels. Crystal Pavilion, High Rock, Star, Seltzer, Red, A Spring, Geyser, or spout- ing spring, Robert Ellis, The Vichy, " The Champion Spouting Spring," Hamilton, Putnam, Flat Rock, Magnetic, Sulphur, Iron and Diamond, as well as a number of others MN(Wili 3B ;i which have just been discovered, or may have been before this reaches you. If, however, you are not satisfied with the springs herein mentioned, all I ask is for you to visit the ones mentioned as I did, and accept the cordial invita- tion of each to take a glass, and if you do not feel the next day that there are springs enough at Saratoga, your feel- ings will be different from the sensation felt by the writer of this article, by a large majority. The drives in this vicinity are numerous. The road to the cemetery (which I am in- formed, by one of the oldest inhabitants, in order to start they were obliged to borrow a corpse from an adjoining county, and now a select few who wish to die happy come and are decently interred,) has been improved, so that the drive there is very much enhanced thereby. By far the prettiest drive, however, is through Broadway from Highland Hill for two miles to Glen Mitchell. The most fashionable drive is that to the lake. Immense sums of money have been expended to widen and beautify this drive, which is loo feet wide and shaded with trees, and is sprinkled to lay the dust. Visitors pass up on one side and down the other. Saratoga Lake is eight miles long and two and one-half wide. On an eminence on the western shore is Moon's Lake House, proverbial for its sumptuous game suppers. Parties fond of fishing or boating can enjoy this favorite pastime to . their full extent. Its fitness for acquatic sports has been veri- fied by the many events of that nature which have taken place on its placid waters since 1871, when the Ward brothers vanquished two English crews selected from the best professional oarsmen of Great Britain. Racing is the turf event of the year, and cannot be described here, only mentioned. , ; • , .: I.. •*<^''if<>#i 1! ■ ■m r 'v» •53 the hotels represented in this work, you will always find one or more trusty porters at trains or boats. Avoid, if possi- ble, the hacks, unless you make a fair, square bargain before entering the vehicle; your trunk or valise may accompany you with carriage. You will always find upon all trains or boats, courteous agents of the different baggage express companies, who will take your check, giving a"" receipt for the same, which relievft you and saves much trouble and annoyance, as their delivery system is prompt and their charges a stipulated price ; no deviation, except for quantity. . •.- ' 'y}' Something should be said here regarding the metropolis of the American Continent, but space as well as time pre- vents As everything seen here is in grandeur superior to elsewhere, the impression made upon the mind while here will be everlasting, I shall not try to befog the mind with as meager a mention as I am capable of giving, but simply mention the principal hotels. The first one at hand is the Grand Union Hotel, 42d street, near the Grand Central Depot. Money-getting being the chief aim of life, its proper expenditure should not prove of secondary im- portance. That travel consumes a much larger portion of our finances than it should, is evident from the fact that but few possess the secret of retrenching in that direction. Two important factors of expense in travel is carriage hire and transfer of baggage, and that the Uaveling public is more generally becoming disposed to throw off their former burden, is patent from the army of guests who daily register at and fill the 600 rooms (reduced to $1.00 and upwards per day), at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite the Grand Central Depot, New York City. Its European plan, ele- MURRAY HILL HOTEL, Park Avenue, Tortleth and rorty-flrtt Streets, Oti BlMk froa thi iUXn C3MTIAL S»OT. t I toV>" EL, , la I U I il ' l4l "3? a ■28* < o ■* B gas a £g|| Oh" a U So BJA ly ■95 gant restaurants, cafu, lunch and wine rooms, unexcelled cuisine, moderate prices, courteous treatment, unchallenged manageiiient, coujjled with its guests incurriug no •jxpens'i for carriage hire, or baggage transfer, witli elevated railway, horse cars and stages to all parts of the city passing its doors, renders the Grand Union one of the most desirable of homes for travelers in the city, and also established its success and world-famed popularity. A MAGNIFICENT HOTEL. The Murray Hill Hotel is situated on Park Avenue in New York City, but one block from the Grand Central Dejjot. A more convenient hotel Bite for the accommoda- tion of the newly arrived traveler who would at the earliest moment find a home could not have been selected. The house stands upon the highest grade in New York, and, of course occupies the healthiest i>r locations. It is of great size, extending two hundred feet on the Avenue, more than two hundred feet on Fortieth street on the one side, and on Forty-first street on the other. It is of granite, brown stone and brick, fire-proof When the traveler finds a hotel in every way meeting his demands for comfort, he may honestly praise it while he disparages no other. For New York contains manj- costly structures, whose proprie- tors severally believe that their guests have reason to be satisfied. Hotels are not advertised as second-class by those that manage them The man who is used to com- fort at home is perhaps as good a judge as any one con- cerning what constitutes a satisfactory hotel But, if you come to New York in the summer, I recommend you to this house, for in all this city there can be no healthier v»:.f;:.!...;':=^ ! I i 156 -KEEFBR'S- GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL 667 to 677 BROADWAY. ATTEACTIONS of the QBAND CENTBAL HOTEL. This Hotel is universally acknowledged the coolest in New York. The wide, straiKht haUs ninnlnic from Broadway to Mercer street, insure pe: et circulation of air. The five large and elegant parlors. The handsomely decoratealroU<>«', by m watcliiiMin wUh » lell '(ul4> ■lock. is T*" »S7 -saws * 2 - S i o 3 ' I> place ill the warm season. There is a satisfaction felt at once upon entrance to thin beautiful h(Hise. The vestibule is apparently just large enough, the handsome, short flight of marble steps that lead to the office seems to be just long enough, the great hall seems just high enough to satisfy fully the idea that one has of proper architectural propor- tion. The floor is of marble, but not the hideous black and white inset diagonal. The Siena is set against the slate and is a carpet pattern. One rather expects it to be soft and yielding to the foot, it looks so like a Wilton. The office is roomy ; not three or four only, but forty peo- ple may range themselves along its handsome counter ready to sign, in regular order, the register. The book stand is no contracted affair, but space enough is given to allow display of, and easy access to, all periodicals and news- papers. Everything is on a grand scale, but altogether convenient. The great fire-place, which, with its huge burning logs, in winter invites the guest to share its comfort, is an attraction that merits and receives enthusiastic com- ment. The electric clock, lighted at night, the chandeliers which at the proper time, because of a light touch of a nob somewhere, instantly illumine halls and parlors, have their supply of electricity from the great machines in the base- ment, and the ice that is used for any purpose through all the house is made in huge condensers there. All the departments seem to be at all times in the best working order. All the employ6s seem ever willing to do their best to please the guest. There is a painstaking to furnish in- formation when it is asked ; if one clerk does not know he directs you to one who does. In the matter of meals, they are ready at all hours. At the time of registry, the choice I ■f*-' J is made between the American cr the European plan, but the restaurants above and below stairs are always available. It would be easy for me to compliment the management and the efficient office staff, but that goes for the saying. As space is limited, I need only advise you to give the Murray Hill Hotel your patronage once ; they will see that you make it your home hereafter. The next on the list is the Grand Central Hotel, Broad- way, one of the largest in the city. It has lately been re- fitted, re-decorated and re-furnished, and under its present proprietc-', Messrs. Keefer & Co., is receiving the patron- age its merits deserve. It is run on the American and European plans, so that anyone can be pleased. Its graded prices, its location and appointments, together with the friends one meets here (as it is patronized by more South- erne ts than any hotel in New York), makes it a pleasant place for tourist or traveler. I make it my home when in the city, and feel confident you will be pleased and recom- mend your friends there after a visit, the same as I do you. There was some talk of changing the name of this " land- mark," on account of the thorough change in the hotel and management, although I confess it would be applicable to the situation, as everything else has been changed, it would be better for its patrons to advertise the changes than the new name. Therefore, no matter what they call the Grand Central, it will please you as a hotel, and its prices are not extravagant. I take pleasure in mentioning here " The old Democratic Standard," the Metropolitau Hotel, Broadway, New York. Mr. Henry Clair, the lessee, has more hotels under his supervision than any man in the world, and he surprised me more in a ten minutes' inter- t ■.^ ; jbt w- ''--^.^n''^i ; '* ' '' ^ M >V|:^=-V^tril»;- ■ ,, „_.r^j.-i^.--»(^j^;.;' j^ n plan, but s available, lanagement the saying. :o give the all see that )tel, Broad- ly been re- its present the patron- lerican and Its graded sr with the lore South- a pleasant ne when in and recom- s I do you. this " land- e hotel and ppUcable to id, it would [es than the ;y call the i its prices :ioning here itau Hotel, lessee, has nan in the nutes' inter- t *S9 The Favorite Route for Fashionable Pleasure Travel. SE3-A.SOXT OB' 18 8 5. UTICA & BLACK RIVER R.R., Only All-Rail Route to tbe Tbousand Islands. 20 Miles Shortest; 2 Hours Quickest Route to Clayton and Alexandria Bay. This route in pre-eminently the route tor Tourist travel, and was con- structed with that end in view. It runs via Utica, Mohawk River, Cincinnati Creek, Trenton Falls. Highlands of Brown's Tract, The Sunset Slope of the Adirondacks. Sugar River, Black River, and Indian River, to the River St. Lawrence. It Is popularly known as the Elegant Line to the Islanda, and It is absolutely the only scenic route. During the summer season, elegantly eouipped fast tiuims are run be- tween Utica and the River St. Lawrence. These solid trains are completely equipped with Westlnghouse Automatic Air Brakes, making quick time and very ifew stops. Tbey are run expressly for the Tourist Travel, and carry elegant new Through Coaches and Drawing-room Care. They are In ever? respect first-class trains. 5 Bxpr«-s» Trains leave New ir«n-k dally, except Sunday. New Sleeping C«r« on nlKbt trains. New DrawlniE-room Cars on day trains ran to Clayton nrlttaont chauKe. The St, I^wrence Steamboat Express leaves Niagara Falls, via N. Y. C. ft H. R. R. R., 8:30 p. m., Buffalo, 4;80 p. M. This train makes direct con- nection with trains from Chicago, Uetroit. Toledo, and all points in the west. It runs from Niagara Falls via Buffalo and Rochester to Utica, arriving at Clayton 8 :00 a. m. Sleeping Cars Niagara Falls to Clayton . Immediate con- necUon made at Clayton 6:80 R. & O. Navigation Co. Steamers, arriving at Alexaiulrla Bay T:80 A. m.. Montreal 6:80 p M., cameday. Trains run directly to the steamboat dock at Clayton, avoiding all transfers and affording pas- sengers a full night's re«t. Immediate connection is n.ade at Clayton with fast passenger steam- boats, landing passongei-s directly in front of hotels at Round Island,, Thousand Inland Park, urestmlnster Park, Alexandria Bay, and all Thousand Island Besorts. BXOVRSION TICKBTS AT AI.I. OFPIOB8. If you cannot get them, buy to Utica only. This is ihe only American AU-Rail Conn-cting Line with the Richelieu 4 Ontario Navigation Company Steamers for Montreal. 4 EXPRESS TRAINS LEAVE CLAYTON DAILY. Wagner Drawing-room Cars Clayton to Albany and New York. Wagner Steeping Cars Clayton to New York, also. Clayton to Niagara Falls, and Im- mediate connection for Saratoga, Richi'^elu, Boston and New England points, Chicago and the West. ^ . ^ „ , ^„ The illustrated book, " Routes and Tiates for Summer Tours.' 100 pages, profusely illustrated, and containing maps, list of hotels, and routes and rates for 300 tours, will be mail(4 to any address upon receipt of Ten cents postage. It is the best book given away. Send for a copy before deciding upon your summer trip. E. A. VAN HORNE, Oeneral Superinttndmt, THEO. BUTTERFIELD, 0«n«ral Paesenger Agent, Vtico, y. Y. i t ., i6o view than any man ever -iid. He is a perfect encycloi)edia of hotel business. Having become the lessee of the follow- ing hotels ought to be a guarantee that what the public desire they will find at the Metropolitan, Park Avenue, New York ; the Grand Union, Saratoga Springs ; and the Wind- sor, Saratoga. I would like to say here that I published this book and advised the advertisers therein to take the space, feeling it would bring back to them four-fold what they paid me. It will, therefore, afford me pleasure to have you mention to any of the advertisers that it was through my solicitation and this work that you favored them with your patronage ; it will do you no harm and benefit me. Those tourists who go to Boston from Albany, over the Boston and Albany Railroad, will find it a first-class route. BOSTON is one of the most interesting of American cities, not only on account of its thrilling traditions and historical associa- tions, but for public enterprise and social culture, educa- tional and literary facilities, Boston is peculiarly Boston, and no one can describe its public, private or natural beau- ties in the space allotted me here. The principal sights are Bunker Hill monument, Faneuil Hall, the Common, Public Garden, old and new State houses, Public Library, old and new South Churches, Natural Histor)' buildings, Agricul- tural building. Institute of Technology, new Trinity Church, Mount Auburn, Harvard University building, Music Hall, the great organ. City Hall, hospitals and other sights too numerous to mention here. Trimountain, or Three Moun- tains as Boston was originally called, is a peninsula of about I ;ct encyclopedia ee of the foUow- ivhat the public .rk Avenue, New ; and the Wind- hat I published •ein to take the n four-fold what me pleasure to >ers that it was lat you favored u no harm and Ubany, over the irst-class route. 1 cities, not only istorical associa- culture, educa- iculiarly Boston, or natural beau- ncipal sights are !^ommon. Public Library, old and lildings, Agricul- Trinity Church, ig, Music Hall, other sights too or Three Moun- ninsula of about I i6i 700 acres, almost surrounded by the sea. Its climate in the hottest part of seasons is deliciously cool, bracing and iii* vigorating, and it is undoubtedly one of the healthiest cities in the world. Its harbor, one of the best on the coast, is about twenty miles long by eight wide. Its many islands and coast are lined with thousands of delightful summer resorts, reached by numerous railroads and steamboats every hour of the day, forming a panorama of busy life and pleas- ure to be seen nowhere else. Its drives inland are none the less interesting and picturesque, whether we visit the dassic shades of old Harvard, the romantic walks at Wellesley, or the hundred delightful suburban villageB, whose well kept streets, bright lawns, and elegant gardens simply reflect the elegance and taste within the homes of those who made Boston what it is. The excellent horse-car service of Boston is one of the best institutions. Nowhere else in the country is this important convenience to visitors so complete as here. The broad, handsome open cars reach all points within ten miles of the City Hall, and give visitors a most delig ful opportunity to see the attractions at the least possible charge. Boston, the capital of .tiassachusetts, embraces Boston proper, East Boston. South Boston, Roxbury, West Rox- buiy, Brighton. Charleston and Dorchester. Boston proper, or old Boston, was very uneven in surface, and originally presenting three hills. Bacon, Copp's, and Fort, the former of which is about 130 feet above the sea. The Indian name of this peninsula was Shawmut, meaning "Sweet Waters." A narrow strip of land called the '• Neck," joined the peninsula to the main land; this neck was formerly overflowed by the tide, but has been filled in and widened. !' ■! iTTnr-yr mt Mn on h , Ri jdg's Poo j rr^^^OTi^ FOR BIBOI'S FOOD BnVBXB BAFFT CBIUBOOS. It is a fact that more children have been saved and successfully reared by RIDGE'S FOOD than by ALL THE OTHER FOODS COMBINED. InfutiudlBTilidi Is a concentrated prepAr- ation of wheat, and is so prepared as to be accept- able to the most delicate stomach. In case a babe cannot have the natural supply. Ridge's food Is the best substitute. It is quickly prepared, aud therefore may always be frenli and of uniform richness. By observing the tpeciul (It- notions, this food can be adapted to all the various needs of infantile life. It ctBBSt MUM AotUty or Wiai. For young children it is invaluable, as from its pur- ity, strength and great nourishing properties, be- ing peculiarly and thor- oughly cooked in its mauu- It liaa been aud ■till la the claim or the mannfhc- tarem, aud haa the tndoraenient ofthe public, that RIDGE'S FOOD la the moat rell« able rood In the world ror Infttnta and Children. It eoniblnea all the elenieuta for Per- Cbcl Growth aa In no other. Especially in cases of CHOLERA INFANTUM, Chronic Diarrh^, and all diseases of the Bowels, the use of Ridges Food is invaluable. Not only has it an agreeable tlavor, but the system will retain and assimilate it when everything else fails. A T^TTT mC* suffering from Prostration of the SyittmstaA General DtbUityi AU U ^ 1 W will find Ridges Food the desideratum for weak stomachs, being easily digested, while for all Summer Complaints, as a dietetic, It is invaluable. mKrld for Inftknta d Children. It nibliiea all the inieiita for Per- il Growth aa in other. mic Diarrhoea, and ivaluflble. Not only il assimilate it when and GeMTol DebUity for wealc stomachs, laints, as a dietetic, every qualification ed food, wherein all i Food makes dellc- i Itm II I'l i', mtmmimmi^illltlmm ■J aimer, Mass. 163 and i's now thickly built upon. East Boston occupies the W'> ,L portion of Noodle's or Maverick's Island. Here is the deepest water of the harbor, and here the ocean steam- ers chiefly lie. The wharf now used by the Cunard steamei-s is r,ooo feet long. South Boston extends about two miles along the South side of the harbor, an arm of which sep- arates it from Boston proper. The first white inhabitant of Boston was the Rev. John Blackstone, supposed to have been an Episcopal clergyman, and to have arrived in 1623. Here he lived until 1630, when John Winthrop (afterward the first Governor of Massa- chusetts) came across the river from Charlestown, where he had dwelt with some fellow emigrants for a short time. About 1635 Mr. Blackstone sold his claim to the now pop- ulous peninsula for ^^30, and removed to Rhode Island. The first church was built in 1632 ; the first wharf in 1673. Four years later a post-master was appointed, and in 1704 (April 24th) the first newspaper, called the Boston News Letter, was published. The " Boston Massacre " happened March 5, 1770, when three persons were killed and five wounded by the fire of the soldiery. In 1773 tea was de- stroyed in the harbor, and Boston bore a conspicuous part in the opening scenes of the Revolution. The city was in- corporated in 1822, with a population of 45,000, which had increased to 136,881 in 1850, to 177,850 in i860, and 250,- 536 in 1870. By the recent annexation of the suburbs of Brighton, Charlestown, W. Roxbury, etc., the population has been increased to 341,919, (in February, 1876). Pop- ulation 362,876 in 1880. On the 9th of November, 1872, one of the most terrible conflagrations ever known in the United States swept away the principal business portion of 1 64 TAKE THE FALL RIVER LINE BETWEEN NEW YORKmBOSTON Renowned Steamers * PILGRIM ' and ' BRISTOL/ THE GREAT ROUTE BETWEEN New York and Boston, MUSIC ON BOTH STEAMERS, Bx'a^is Baaxa. a.3XcL Oi'olx.eslsx'a.. Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Lowell, Fltoh- burg, Lawrence, Taunton, Portland, Bangor, Me., St. John, N. B., Halifax, N. S.. White Moun- tains, Mount Desert, and all the Moun- tain, Sea-Shore and Inland Re- sorts of New England and the ProYinoes. Leave NEW YORK, from Pier 28, North Biver, foot of Mnrraf Street, at 6:30 p. m., daily, Sundays indndod. Leave BOSTON, from Old Colony Depot, cor. South and Kbeeland Streets,, at 6KH) p. m. (Steamboat Exprece.) Sundays 7KX) [. ri. Anneo) Oonneetion to and from Brooklyn and Jmty (My. Only 49 Miles of Rail Between New York and Boston. No Night Changes. Trains equipped with the " Westtngboiue Air Brake and Miller natform.' FaseengeTs bv Uiis route have a rou. trsHT's anr on palatial Steamers, reactains New York or Boston at a seasonable hour in the mominc, and in time tor early connections for points beyond. No intermediate landings between New York and EHU Biver after Jane W. N. B.— During winter months Steamerft leave N. Y. at 4:8U p. m. ^i> I NE roN nSTOL.' )N. 911, Fitoh- or, Me., oun- .n- 3i of Marrajr nd Kheeland I TKH) p. ri. I'ork and UerPUtform.' M»l Steunera, lornlne, Mid in rafter June Se. , m. ( I 165 Boston. The fire broke out on Saturday evening, and con- tinued until noon on the following day, when it was brought under control, but again broke forth in consequence of an explosion of gas, about midnight, and raged until 7 o'clock Monday raoming. The district burnt over, extended from Summer and Bedford street on the south, to near State street on the north, and from Washington street east to the harbor. About 800 of the finest buildings in the city were destroyed, causing a loss of $80,000,000. OBJECTS OF ANTIQUARIAN INTEREST. Among " buildings witi: a history," the most interesting in the United States, next to Independence Hall, in Phila- delphia, is Faneuil Hall. The famous edifice, the " cradle of liberty," is in Dock Square, which also has an historical fame because of the meetings of the Revolutionary patriots that was held there. The building was erected in 1742, by Peter Faneuil, a Huguenot merchant, and by him pre- sented to the town. Its original dimensions were 100 by 40 feet. Destroyed by fire in 1761, it was rebuilt in 1763, and enlarged to its present dimensions in 1805. A full length portrait of the founder, together with the pictures of Washington, by Stuart, of Webster, by Healey, of Samuel Adams, by Copeley, and portraits of John Quincy' Adams, Edward Everett, Abraham Lincoln, and Governor Andrew adorn the walls. The basement of the hall is a market. The old State House, in Washington street, at the head of State street, was erected in 178, and was for half a cen- tury the seat of the " Great and General Court of Massar chusetts," being the building of which such frequent men- tion is made in revolutionary annals. It has long been i:, t66 given up to business purposes, the interior having been completely remodeled, and the edifice surmounted by a roof which has wholly destroyed the quaint effect of the original architecture. Christ Church (Episcopal), in Salem street, near Copp's Hill, is the oldest church in the city, having been erected in 1722. It has a lofty steeple, and in the tower is a fine chime of bells. The Old South Church, comer of Washington and Milk streets, is an object of much interest, it is of brick, and was built in 1729, on the site where the first edifice of the society had stood since 1669. The church was used as a place of meeting by the heroes of '76, and during the British occupation of the city, was used as a place for cavalry-drill. It barely escaped the flames in the great fire. The Old South Society having erected a new place of worship on Boylston street, the old building was offered for sale, when a patriotic effort among the people originated a subscription for the purpose of rais ing funds to secure its preservation. King's Chapel (Uni- tarian), corner Tremont and School streets, was founded in 1686, and the present building, a plain granite structure^ erected in 1750-54. Adjoining the church is the first bury- ing ground established in Boston In it are buried Isaac Johnson, *' the father of Boston," Governor Winthrop, John Cotton, and other distinguished men. On the comer of Washington and School streets, is the Old Comer Book- store, a building dating from 1712. The old North Bury- ing-ground, on the brow of Copp's Hill, was the second .established in the city, and is still sacredly preserved. Here lies three fathers of the Puritan Church, Drs. Increase, Cot- ton and Samuel Mather. i67 THE OLD CEMETERY IN THE COMMON. In that corner of the Common bounded by Tremont and Boylston streets, and lying directiy between the Masonic Temple and the Public Library, is an old burying ground, shut off from the Common and the streets by an iron fence. It v/As formerly known as the South, and later as the Cen- tral burying-ground. It was opened in 1756, but the oldest stone is dated 1761. The best known name upon any of the ancient stones is that of Monsieur Julien, the most noted restaurateur of the city a century past; and the in- ventor of the famous soup that still bears his name. This cemetery is the least interesting of the old burying places of Boston, and is consequently seldom noticed by the stranger. There are according to the directory nearly two hundred hotels in the city. With that fact in view I shall mention first the American House and United States. In suggesting to intending visitors to Boston the name of the " Old United States Hotel" the proprietor feels justified in rec- ommending the house for just what it is, no more, no less. I am at home when in the United States Hotel, Boston ; it pleases me, and I am positive it will please you The hotel w.'is built over half a century ago, as a great family hotel, wherein most of the owners and their families resided. As a consequence, it was arranged more for safety, comfort, and convenience than the more modem and pretentious hotels. The U. S. Hotel covers an entire square, nearly two acres of ground, surrounding large open spaces, by which every room in the house is open to the sunlight and plenty aM»»* mmt iy i68 AMERICAN HOUSE ,, BOSTON. * • S«r)tr«l • b*ceti»r), ■ ^epfecf • VerjtiUttBi). • UN&XCFPTIONABLE TABLE. THE NEAREHT FIRST CLASS HOTEL To Northern and Eastern Di'iiotB. Particularly Desirable for Families and Tourists. Conveni jutly Located for Either Busi- ness or Pleasure. Rooms with Meals, $3.00 per Day and Upwards, Rooms Only, $ 1 .OO per Day and U nwards, Aocording to Size and Location. Parlors anu 13aths Extra. REFITTED SND GREHTLY IMPROVED • BY RECENT ALTERATIONS. HENRY B. RICE & CO., Pr^pYs, Hanover, near WashingtoL St. - f SE BLE. i'ourlata. 8i- awards, irds, X. MED p rs. f 169 of fresh air ; and there are no guests' rooms above the third Hoor, while eight separate and distinct stairways reach from tlie upper floor to '>e street. These items of sunlight, and rooms below the clouds, with plenty of direct and convenient accesses to the street, will recommend themselves to all thinking people, and ,/m need no comment by us. Terms.— Th ■ present proprietor, Mr. Tilly Haynes, took possession of the property in 1880 for a long term of years at a nominal rental ; and it has been the aim to make it a comfortable and homelike house, regulating the charges ac- cording to rooms required, from I2.50 to $3.50 per day, thus meeting the wants of the most economical or the most sumptuous, our motto being excellence without extrava- gance. When you are in Boston and wish to visit one of the most popular sea side resorts, I cheerfully refer you to the Masconavao House, Manchester (by the sea), lass. This delightful spot is owned by Mrs. John Schoefel, for- merly Mrs. J. B. Booth, and is under the management of my dear friend, Mr. George Holliday, and if you hs.ve only time to call, take the train at the Eastern Depot almost any hour, and if you only stay as long as he will make it pleas- ant for you, it will be plenty long enough. Let me call your attention to the American Fiouse, Boston. The American House, Boston, is the nearest first-class hotel to the Northern and Eastern Railroad Depots, and can, without hesitation, be recommended as one of the best in the city. It has broad, well lighted corridors, spacious public rooms an all modem improvements for the con venience of guests, and has long been noted for the cleanli- M .■111^ w^ 170 ness and comfort of its rooms, the invariable excellence of its table, and that air of home-like comfort which is so re- freshing to the tired traveler. It has a large number of suites particularly desirable for families and large parties, and contains no dark rooms in which to store away an un- suspecting midnight guect. It is perfectly ventilated, has six stairways from top to bottom, and recently renovated and imjjroved furnishes superior accommodations at more moderate rates than most first-class hotels. It is regularly kept on the American plan, charging $3.00 and $3.50 |)er day, according to size and location .of rooms, and is de- servedly popular with the best class of pleasure and com- mercial travelers, but rooms are let with or without meals, at the option of guests. One of the best traveling companions on a pleasure trip is a reliable Railway Guide, and we advise the tourist to get the best, as a cheap guide is like a cheap watch, never on time. As we hold that this little volume is not thrown away, but taken home for future reference, a little advice of how to start upon a trip, &c., would not come amiss. We say I8t, Select your route, ad. Buy your tickets and secure your parlor car seats. 3d, Show your tickets to the baggage master and have your baggage checked. 4th, Go to the news stand and ask for The " Phat Boy's" Delineations of the St. Lawrence River, or the Pathfindrr's Railway Guide, as it is the oldest railway guide published, and the July number will contain the best railroad map ever published. It is the only recognized mouth piece of the Passenger Agents Association ; one can be assured of its reliability. The Phat Boy requests his friends to send to them next - » I t t » I +> «7» 5i| 3LD. » 1 ;OLD r. ! For Comfort, Safety and Convenience, Choose In Traveling, East or West, THE CENTRAL VERMONT •WHICH TORMS ITS OONNWrnON WITH TK» GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY, The Old and Favorite New England Route to am nou all poi»t8 msr. The Rolling Stock and Eqnlpment of the OENTRAL VERMONT B. B. 1( second to no road In the country. It 1b she only line running PlJI^I^lttAN SI<££PING CARS Butwwn Chicago and BoBtoo without change, and solid trains of elegant CoBCbos add Baggage Can, without rhange between Monti eal and Boston. Htecl Hulls, Iron BrUlKus, with Westfnghonse Air Brake, Miller Platform, Coupler and BufTiiron every train, asHures safety while passing swiftly through Mountain, Lake and River Scenery of the most beautif ul and varieii description. The train service of this road Is so arranged that sure connections are made with the Orand Trunk Railway, and with railroads In New England to and from •11 the principal cities, towns and villages In MassachiMetts, Rhode Island, Conneotlcut and Vermont. Wasrner Cars, Montreal to New York v>'Ithout change. Pullman Palace Cars run to Boston via this Line. Also flrst^lass Restaurants with reasonable charges, and ample time given for meals. UfBaggBge checked through Canada in Bond, avoiding all trouble of Customs. During the summer, EXCURSION TICKETS are sold over this line at greatly reduced rates. Ask for rates via this line beforn Iniylng, and note that your tlckeUread via CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD, for sale at all Stations and responsible Ticket OIHoes, East and West. COMPANY'a OFPICE8-300 Washington BtreeH, Boston; 817 Broadway. New Tork; 188 St. Jamos Street, Montreal. A. C. ST0NE6RAVE, Agent, i36 St. James Street, Montreal. J. W. HOBART, eeneral ManhQer. S. W. CUMMIN6S, Seneral Fatsenger Agent. ,f- r /*%