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APPLETONS'
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT
COMPAJ^ION.
BEING A
®rat)ellcrs' ©uibc
THROCGH THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
CANADA, NEW HRINSWICK, AND NOVA ^^COTIA.
VVnil MAPS OF THK COUNTRY TIlROrCII WHICH TFIE KOUTKS PASS,
IN THE NORTHERN, MII)J)LE, AND EASl'ERN STATES.
Foniiing, likewise, a Complete Guide to the White Mountains, Catskill
Mduntains, &o., Niagara Falls, Trenton Falls, «.Vc., Saratoga Spring!),
Virginia Springs, and other watering-places ; with the places
of fashionable and healtlifui resort ; and containing full
and accurate descriptions of the principal cities,
towns, and villages, the natural and arlificial
curiosities in the vicinity of the routes,
with distances, fares, «Scc.
ILLUSTRATED BY 30 MAPS, ENGRAVED ON STEEL,
INCLUDING FOUR PLANS OF CITIKS, AND
EMBELLISHED WITK TWENTY-SIX EXOUAVINaS.
By AV. WILLIAMS
NEW YORK:
D. APPLETON &- COMPANY, 200 BROADWAY.
PHILADELPHIA :
GEO. S. APFLETON, 148 CIIESNUT-STREET.
M DCCC XLVIII.
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Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year lfe48,
Uy W. WILLIAMS,
In the Clerk's OfTicc of the District Court of the Soutliern District of
ISew York.
NOTICE.
The author claims the phin, &c. of the present work as his own ; a.id
having been at great expense and trouble, and devoted much time to i'£
production, he therefore respectfully cautions others interested in, ( r
getting up, snuilar works, not to infringe upon his copyright.
V I
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
The want of a Guide such as the one here presented to
tlie Travelling Public, has been so long felt and so generally
acknowledged, that an apology for the present work would
be an impeachment of the judgment of the intelligent Tourist.
This work, although more particularly designed for the use
of travellers, will be found of great service to the public gen-
erally, — especially to those directly interested in the prose-
cution of works of internal improvement, or who may con-
template becoming so. Investments in railroad stock are the
safest and most profitable in the country. Such is the char-
acter of the country, so rapidly is it increasing in population,
and so greatly is its production yearly augmented, that the
keen eye of American enterprise seldom fails in making a
judicious selection of a route. For another class, our work
will have a higher interest than that derived from the calcu-
lations of pecuniary advantage. The eye of patriotism will
here see portrayed those mighty w'orks, whether completed
or in progress, that are bringing the most distant parts of the
Union into neighborhood ; and which, by blending into one
the interests of the East and the West, the North and the
South, are creating an additional guarantee for the repose
and permanence of our great confederacy.
In the preparation of this book, the old plan of filling the
pages with Tables of Routes, which, from their complexity,
it is difficult to trace or to understand, has been discarded ;
and instead of a General Map only, which, from the smallness
of the scale on which it is graduated, is of very little practical
use in a railroad car — and which, from its size, and the ne-
cessity of its being opened and re-opened, folded and re-
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC.
folded, is extremely inconvenient in a crowded conveyance,
a.s well as an annoyance to its possessor and his fellow-pas-
sengers — for the present work, maps of the several routes
have been engraved; and where it is a long one, the route
has been continued on another map, in such a way as to be
<jasily understood — thereby obtaining a much larger scale for it.
The distances (instead of being placed as formerly between
each town, thereby giving the Traveller the continual trou-
ble of reckoning up) have been carried on in regular order,
from the starting-place — an arrangement that will bo found
far more convenient than the old one.
The " Tours" commence at Boston, not only because that
city is the centre of a great railroad system, but also because
it is the most convenient for the plan we have adopted.
With this book in his hand, the Traveller, as he proceeds
on his journey in the railroad car, or glides along in the swift
and graceful steamboat, can open to the route he is going,
and follow it through without trouble or inconvenience. The
descriptive matter which follows the maps, will enable him
to form a pretty accurate conception of the places through
or by which he is so rapidly passing ; and when arrived in a
large city, he has but to refer to the text under the name of
the place, to find all the requisite information respecting ho-
tels, &c., and the charges for boarding — places of amuse-
ment — interesting localities in the vicinity, &c., &c.
The materials for this publication have been drawn from
the latest and most authentic sources. A large portion of
the work is the result of actual observation, and a corre-
spondence with individuals connected with the routes ; for
numerous facts we are indebted to friends resident in many
of the sections described ; and for a portion of the matter on
European railways, in the " Origin and Progress of Rail-
roads," we are indebted to that valuable work, the " Mer-
chants' Magazine."
The maps, which are engraved on steel, will be found clear
and distinct, a feature that will much enhance their value ;
i".
LIST OF MAPS.
iveyance,
llovv-pas-
'il routes
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as to be
ale for it.
between
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ar order,
be fouikl
iiise that
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proceeds
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ce. The
able him
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ived in a
name of
iting ho-
amuse-
vn from
)rtion of
a corre-
tes ; for
in many
attor on
of Rail"
" Mer-
nd clear
value ;
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and the introduciidii of rl/y maps (a thing entirely new in
works of this descrij)tion) will, wc trust, be duly apnreciated
both by riliz(Uis and f^trangors. The rmbelli^hments have
been engraved by the best artists, from appropriate di^signs,
many of wliich were taken expressly for this publication.
Having stated some of the original and more prominent
ffnitures of the work, we siibmit it with conlidence to the
judgment of that class for whom it is more especially de-
signed. We have withluld neither labor nor expense in our
eftbrts to make it worthy of public patronage : and we pledge
ourselves to keep it up to its present standard of usefulness
by thorough periodical revisions.
^^ Railroad ami Steamboat Companies are requested to forward us
tlie latest information relative to their respective lines, which shall be
attended to in our corrected editions. Residents of the places described
in this volume, and travellers als^o, who may suggest any corrections or
additions, the result of personal observations, and written down, not
from memory, but on the spot, will confer a great obligation by ad-
dressing us, under cover to the publishers, and thus serve to render this
volume at all times a faultless guide to the travelling public.
LIST OF MAPS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME.
Page
No. 1— Cities of New York and Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Jerti.'^
City, and Hoboken, 1
No. 2— County Map of the Southern New England states, showing
the railroads, and their connection with the cities of New
York, Boston, and Albany, &c 12
No. 3— Plan of Boston, with parts of East and South Boston ; also
portions of Charlestown, Cambridge, &c 27
No. 4— Great Travelling Routes north of Boston, &c., &c 41
No. 5— Routes to the White Mountains and Winnipiseogee Lake ;
showing also the Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad, &.c. 5^
No. 6— Boston and Fitchburg, and Worcester routes, &c 68
No. 7— Western Railroad to Springfield, &c 69
No. 8— Western Railroad to Albany, and a portion of the Housa-
tonic Railroad ; with the Connecticut River and the Hud-
son and Berkshire railroads 77
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LIST OF iMAPS.
Pagt
No. 9— This map shows the rnilroads diverging from Concord, N. II.,
with the Cheshire and SuUivan railroads, and a portion of
the Ruthmd Railroad ; also the Vermont and Massachu-
setts Railroad, &c., &c 85
No. 10— Lake Champlain, and railroads from Connecticut river
to Montreal ,• the Vermont Central, and the Connecticut
and Passumpsic Rivers Railroad, &c 90
No. 11— Fall River, and Taunton and New Bedford railroads, &c. . 94
No. 12— Old Colony Railroad, and a portion of the Fall River route
from Boston, &.c 05
No. 13— New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield Railroad ; also the
Canal Railroad, and part of the llousatonic Railroad .... 102
No. 14— Providence and Stonington railroads, Norwich and Wor-
cester, &c. 103
No. 15— Long Island, Long Island Railroad, Long Island Sound,
and New York and New Haven Railroad, &:c 140
No. 16— New York and Erie Railroad from the Hudson to the Dela-
ware river 140
No. 17— New York and Erie Railroad to Binghamton, &.c. ; Ithaca
and Owego Railroad, &c. 146
No. 18 — Hudson River Railroad ; Harlem Railroad ; and the New
York and Erie from New York to Otisville, &c 152
No. 19— Routes to Saratoga Springs, and a portion of the routes to
Buffalo, &c 190
No. 20— Continuation of routes from Albany to Buffalo, &c 191
No. 21— Erie Canal and Railroad from Syracuse to Rochester, and
Railroad and Canal from Syracuse to Oswego 200
No. 22— Routes from Rochester to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, &c. . 201
No. 23— Great Travelling Routes between N. York and Philadel-
phia, with other routes in New Jersey ; also the railroads
diverging from Philadelphia 221
No. 24— Plan of the City of Philadelphia 230
No. 25— Continuation of routes from Philadelphia to Baltimore
and Washington, and to Harrisburg, &c. ; also the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad 248
No. 26— Plan of Baltimore 263
No. 27 — Termination of routes from Philadelphia and Baltimore to
Pittsburg and Wheeling ; also to the Virginia Springs, &c. 284
No 28— Map of the Eastern and Middle States, &c., and the Brit-
ish Provinces, showing the connection of the routes ... . 313
No. 29— Falls of Niagara 313
No. 30— Land and Water routes from Cleveland to Detroit and
Chicago 31.1
INDEX
Page
Acton 71
Altiaiiy 163
Alliaiiy (rouu-s from) 1('5
Allmiiy to Boston 165
Alliiiny to Kuliulo anil Nnigura Falls. ... 165
AIIiqm'v to New York 165
Alliniiy anil Schenectaily Rnilroad 191
AlOany and Troy to Ballaton Spa and
Surato;ra Sprinys 166
Albany and Troy to Hnlfulo aiut Niagara
Falls 190
Albany and Troy to Montreal and Que-
bec 176
Alleghany City 259
Allcg-hany Poruige Railroad 2h6
A lien town 247
Amlierst 8-1
AmherBi College 84
Amsterdam 19S
Andalusia 228
Andover 47
Anthony's Nose l.^S
Apponaug 105
Ashiabula, 298
Astorui 13.^
Athol P8
Atlantic Dock 139
Atlantic and St. Lawrencfi Railroad. ... 60
Attica and Burtalo Railroad 207
Auburn 200
Auburn Stale Prison 201
Auburn and Rochester Railroad 201
Auburn and Syracuse Railroad 200
Augusta 61
Avon Springs 206
Baltimore (city) 263
Benevolent Institutions 268
Churches 265
Hackney-coach fare 271
Hotels 271
Literary and Scientific Ins.... 267
Miscellaneous objects of in-
terest 269
Monuments 261
Places of amusement 269
Public Buildings 265
Baltimore (routes from) 272
Baltimore to Annapolis 273
Baltimore to Charleston and intermediate
places 290
Baltimore to Columbia 272
Baltimore to Cumberland 273
Baltimore to Frederick, Harper's Ferry,
Winchester, and Cumberland 882
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 281
Pa (re
Baltimore to Pitt iihurg' and Wheeling. . . 284
Baltimore to the Virginia Springs 273
Baltimore to Washington 273
Ballston Spa 168
Bangor ti2
Barnegat 159
Bath fi4
Belfant »)5
Bellows Falls 88
Belvidere 223
Bethlehem 247
Beverly 42
Birmingham 269
Hirmingham, Vt IbO
Bloody Brook Village 84
Bloomingdale 134
Bordantown 230
Buscawen 86
Boston (city) 27
Banks Sfi
Briilgcs 28
Churches 32
Common 29
(East) 29
Hackney-coach fares. Ate 40
Harbor 29
Hotels m
Places worth visiting 38
Public Buildings .S3
(South) 28
Steamboat conveyances trom .... 40
Theatres, &cc 37
Water 30
Watering places in the vicinity
of. 38
Wharves 31
Boston to Albany 80
Boston to Athol 83
Boston to Cincinnati 296
Boston, Concord, and Montreal Rail-
road 85
Boston to Dan vers 45
Boston to Dedham 101
Boston to Fitchburg 70
Boston to Holliston and Milford 101
Boston to Gloucester 45
Boston to Lexington 72
Bobton and Lowell Railroad 48
Boston to Lowell and Concord 49
Boston to Fall River 97
Boston to Keene, N. H 89
Boston and Maine Railroad 46
Boston to Marblchcad 46
Boston to New York, via Fall River and
Newport 98
Boston to Providence 108
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Botton to New York, via Providence ami
Hloiiliii'tnii lOt]
Boston ami Providenne, and Sionin^ton
riiilroadM 102
Boston to New York, via Sprnig'fiidd,
ll.irlt'ord, and New Hrvpii. . 109
Boston to New York, via Worcester and
Norwii'li 107
Bnnton to I'lyinnnth. . . ,. 94
ItoMinn to I'ortlund, via lliiVLTiiill and
Dover 46
Boston to Poiiiiinil, via Snlein, Newliu.
ryport, iind Porttmn'iiili 41
BoHiiiii to Tuiuiioii and New Bedlonl.. . W
HiiNloii to West Towiisi'iid V2
Uojioii unci WoriTKtfr Rnilroiid 73
B ONI nil to Worcester 7 I
Uuiii-hervillH 185
Braillord, Miii>s 47
Rriindon 91
Hriiiiilv Willi- Spriiifjs 246
llriiiilrborn' M8
Hrldfsl)iir^r 228
Hii<l<ri'por: Ill
Biiclu-ewa'er Branch Railroad t»6
Brighton 71
Bristnl 228
Brooklyn 136
Ailaiitie Dunk IIIU
Chiirclies 138
Dry Dock ... 138
^— Greenwood Ceini'tery 139
Marine lIoHpitiii 138
Naval /^yi'enin 138
Navy Yiird 1.38
Public Buildings 137
Biillalo 207
BiillUlo and Niairaia Falls Railroad ... 209
BuilUo to Detroit and I'lucag'0 2h8
Biillalo to Nia^'aia Falls 209
Bull's Ferry 153
Burling'ton 179
Biiriiing' Spriiijr 203
Buuennilk Fulls 156
Cahotville 82
Caldwell 172
Caldwell's Landing- 155
Camden 244
Camden and Aml)oy Railroid 230
Canaan Falls 115
C.ionjoliarie 192
Camil Railroad 114
Cuiiamlai^iia 203
Caiiaiidai>>'iia Lake 203
Canton 103
Cape Cod Branch Railroad 99
Cape May 216
Cape Roiijje 186
Cape Vincent 219
Carbondale, Pa 150
Cat lisle 254
Castleton ltJ3
Catskill 160
Catskill Falls 161
Catskill Mjuntains 161
Catskill Mountain House ItJO
Cayn,?a 201
Cayu^tt Bridge 201
Cayug:a Lake 201
Charnbersburjr 254
Charleston. S. C 291
Charleston to New Orleans 2J1
Paj^e
Charleston to Savannah, Macon, and
(,'olninlms ?93
Charleitowii, Mali 70
Cherry Valley 198
Cheshire Railroad 89
Chester, Pa 91
Chester, N. Y I It)
('hicago SDl
Chicago to Galena 303
Cliicujr" to St. Louis 3ll3
Chickopee Hranrh Railroad S3
(Miickopee Fulls Hi
Cincitinati 2^6
Cincinnaii to New York and Boitoii.... 296
Cleveland 3M
Coey man's 163
Cohasset 96
Cohoes Falls Iti8
Cold Spring' 159
Columbia '2S'i
Columbia Railroad 252
Concord, Mans 7|
Concord, N. H 50
Concord to Franklin b6
Concord (routes Iruin) 85
(Jnney Island 134
Cuniieciicut and Passnmpsic rivers Rail-
road 93
Connect ic lit River Railroad 82
Cooperstown lyS
Corning 151
Cornwall, Conn 115
Cornwall, N.y 159
Coxsackie Landing' 162
Crown Point 178
Cumberland. 284
Cumberland Valley Railroad 254
Deerfield 84
Delaware Water Gap 223
Detroit 299
Detroit to rhicago 2;)3
Dobb's Ferry 153
Dorchester 94
Dover, N. H 48
Duxbury 96
F.ast Canada Creek 193
Kasiern Railroad 41
Kasioii 223
Eastport 65
Klizabethtown 226
Kllicott's Mills 282
Klmira 151
Erie, Pa 298
Erie Canal 191
E.ssex 179
Exeter 48
Fair Haven Ill
Fairmount Water-works 233
Fall River 97
Fall River Railroad 97
Falls of Niagara 210
Fisherville 86
Fish House Village 192
Filch but T 72
Fiichburg Railroad 69
Fitchburg (routes from) 87
Five Mile Point 178
Flatbush 134
Flushing 133
Fonda 192
INDEX.
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284
254
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223
299
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94
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193
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65
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282
151
298
191
179
48
Ill
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97
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210
86
192
72
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134
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.*■ Kdri Kilwiinl 176
*; Fori Hiimilion 131
Kc.rl !,.■«. 15?
^ Fort MilliT 176
Fnrt Tirniiiltr(ij.'ii 177
Fun Wailiiri^uiii 153
. Fonlion.' I0:<
Fraiiiiii;r|iiiin 75
Frimkliii 86
Fiaiikliii Riiilroiul . 2.55
Frcderirk, .Md 28:<
FreiltTicktoii, N. B 66
OaninerN Islaiul 1 12
(;.ii.s..f Falls 205
<it'IIHVll 1^02
(iiTinaiitdwri 215
(iililoii- villi' 167
< ill- 1 11 Fal H 1 ,'6
(iir.inl Colltnrt' 235
(;>-Ikmi m
<iralicin 7,S
(iraiid On I (Rail way 304
(Jitai Falls , 48
rirccrilielcl 84
(irieiifieUl (ripiites IrnniJ yo
(iitH'iipiiri 142
(ircfiiwood Ceriieiery 1,^9
Uruiuii 72
IlHlil'HX 67
Hamilton 217
Ham J lion 1 59
Hampton 43
Ilainp'.uii Hi'ach 4.3
Hampton Falls 43
Hanover 87
Harlein 115
Harlem RaiToad \^,\
Harper's Ferry 283
Harilbnl Hi
Harvard 71
Harnsburjr 253
Harrisldirg- and Lancaster Railroad .... 2.").S
Hasi lilt's 15:)
Hattifid S'H
Haveiliill 48
Haversiraw I55
ilawley'b Basin 1>J8
Ht'mp.stead 142
Herkimer I95
liij|ilands 156
Hiiiiflium 96
Hiiili(lay.-.bnr^ 257
'lolmeslnirfr 22"(
Holmes' Hole lot
HuiiL'sdale, Pa 150
llopkmton 75 ^
Housatoiiic Railroad 114 |
W"^l on ; IC2
HikUoii and Berkshire Railroad 116
Hndson River Railroad 145
Huron 29i
IpHWich 42
Island of St, Helen .'.'.'.' 185
Isle anx Noix and Fort 181
Isle of Shoals 43
Ithaca I 151
Jamaica Plains 102
Jamaica Pond 102
I P«ir«
Jamaica, 1,. I M>
J^rwy City 224
I Joliintciwii, N. Y I9f
I Johnstown, Pa 257
Kaiijliii'M Point
Kaliihdm Mountain. .
Kfene
Ktvueville
Kinilerhook Landing
KiiiiThton
Kiii^rston I.unduig'.. .
La Chine
Lake Chainplain
Lake (ieurffe
I Lake St. Peier
' Laiicasier
I La Prairie
j Leliitrh Water Gap
■ Lewiamn, Me.
i Lewiston, N. Y '
I Lexinjfion and W. Cainliridge Railroad
; Litchfield
I I-ittlc Falls
■ Lockimri
' Lon^' Blanch
Long Island Railroad
Lon^ Lake
Lowell
Lower Red Hook
Madison's Cave, Va
Maiden
Manchester
Manlinltanville
Mansfield
Many link
Marshtielil
M.irllia's Vineyard
Maiich Chunk
Med ford
Meinpliis to New York
Micliijfan Central Kmlroad
Middlebury
Miildletown
Millord
Milford Branch Railroad
Mil i bury Branch Railroad
Milwaukie
Mississippi anU Ohio rivers (distances
from Pittsburg')
Mobile
Mobile to New Orleans
Monroe
Moiitg'omery to Mobile
Mimtpelier
Montreal
Montreal to Quebec
Moniiiaent Mountain
Moose Head Lake
Morris and Essex Railroad
MorrisviUe
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery
Mount Hope
Mount Independence
Mount Toby
Mount Tom
215
63
89
I7;i
163
2lH
16U
184
ir6
17,1
185
253
181
223
61
217
72
.50
I'JI
21 v.
1.35
140
171
4'J
I6U
290
47
;o
131
Iil3
213
'.6
nil
217
4J
2.4
2'j9
"Jl
It'J
II'J
10!
;5
3JI
215
i^yi
2'.:!
2..J
2'J2
181
1.S5
115
(il
222
2l8
72
205
178
178
84
Hi
Nantucket 101
Nashua 50
Nashua and Concord Railroad 4d
:
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INDEX.
F&ge
Nashua and Worcester Railroad 77
Nashville 50
Naiiok "6
Natural Biiilgt, Va 289
Na/.arelh 247
Necdliaiii 74
Nepoiiset Village 95
Newark 225
New lialtimcire Ifi3
New Bedford 100
New Bedford and Taunton Railroad ... 99
New Brig-liloei 135, 22J
New Brunswick, provuice of 65
New Brunswick, N. J 2SH
Newburo- 159
Newburyport 42
New Hamburg' 159
New Haven 109
New Jersey (railroad routes in) 221
New Lebanon 117
New Lebanon Spiings (loutes to) 116
New London 107
New London and Williinaniic Rail-
road lOS
New Oi leans 303
Newport y8
Newton 71
Newton Corner 74
New Windsor 159
New Yolk City 118
Blinks 125
Cliurclies, Public Buildings,
&,c 121
City Hall 124
Croton VVater-workf 129
Cusiom-IIouse 125
distances from tlie City Hall, 132
Exliibitions of the Fine Arts. 129
High BridiiB 129
Hackney coach fares, &,c. . . . 132
Hotels, &LC 127
-^— Insurance Companies 126
Literary Insiituiions 12d
Merchants' Exchange 121
places In the viciniiy of 133
places of Ainuscinent rJ8
Post Ofiice 125
Public Walks, Squares, &,c., 120
— — — Steamboat Lines 130
" Tombs" 125
Trinity Church U'2
Trinity Tower 123
New York to Albany and Troy 130
New York to Albany (winter route) 114
New York to Boston, via New Haven,
Hartford, and Springfield 131
New York to Boston, via Newpor'. iiid
Fall River 131
New York to Boston, via Norwich and
Worcester 131
New York to Boston, via Sionington and
Providence 131
New York to Bridgeport, 5c 114
New York to Cincinnati 2%
New York (trip from) to Detroit and Chi-
cago, via iJie great lakes 300
New York and Erie Railroad 146
New Yok k and New Haven Railroad ... 143
New York to New Haven, Hartford,
Springfield, &c 109
New York to Morristown and Schooley's
Mountain, N. J 921
New York to Paterson, N. J [ 2£l
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New York to Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington 221
New York to Philadelphia (railroad
route) 224
New York to Philadelphia (steamboat
and railroad route) 22i»
New York to Pierniont 148
New York to Port Jervis 148
New York to Somerville 282
Niagara Falls 210
Niagara Falls to Hamilton, Detroit, &".. 217
Niagara Falls to Montreal and Quebec 217
Niagara Suspension Bridge 214
Norlolk County Railroad 10'
Norristown 245
Northampton 83
North Boscawen 86
Northern Railroad 85
Northfield 88
Nova Srolia 65
Norwalk 143
Norwich 107
Norwich and Worcester Railroad 106
Nyack 154
Ocean House, N.J 1.35
Ogdensbuig : 219
Ogdensbui^r Railroad 220
Ohio and Mississippi rivers (distances
from Pittsburg) 295
Old Colony Railroad 94
Origin and Progress of Railroads 13
Oswego 19tf
Oswego and Syracuse Railroad 199
Otisvide 149
Overslaugh 163
Owego. ." 163
Palatine 193
Palatine Bridge 192
Passage up the Hudson 158
Passaic Falls 221
Paterson 291
Pa;erson and Rainiipo Railroad 22"
Pawtuxet Village 105
Peekskill 155
Pennsylvania Central Railroad 260
Petersboro' and Shirley Railroad 92
Pliiladelphia 2'M)
Banks 237
Benevolent Institutions 238
Churches 237
— Fairmouiu Water-works . . 233
Girard College 235
Hackney-coach fares 243
Hotels 243
Laurel Hill Cemetery 242
Literary and Scientific In-
stitutions 239
Medical Institutions 240
place-s of Amusement 242
places worth visiting 241
Prisons 241
Public Buildings 234
Public Squares 232
Philadelphia (grand routes from) to
Pittsburg and the West 855
Philadelphia to Baltimore 263
Philadelphir. to Baltimore (steamboat
route) 268
Philadelphia to Bethlehem, Mauch
Chunk, &.C 247
Philadelphia to Columbia 268
INDEX.
11
Page
PhiUilelplua to Harrisl)ur!^ and Piits-
liiir;r
Philiiililplua 10 l,aiica«ier iimi Hanis-
limjf
PtiilHili-lpliui to New York
I'liiiii'iilptii.t, Rea(!iii?, and Puttsville
R;illin;,d 248
riuailelpliia ( roiiips rriiiii ) 246
I'lii.ailrtpliia (roiiiis Irmii ) lo Balliinore
niid WLi.-luiiirtiili 261
247
25!?
216
Sailor's Snug Harbor
Salem
Saint Anilrewii
Sainl Anne's
Sanit John, \. B
Saint Johns, Can
S.unl Jolinsvillc
S.iiiil LawriiKe and Allan;
St. Lnuis
St. Louis 10 the Kails ot St
ic Railroai^
, Antljonv.
riiila'iclptiia to III ^iilniiT an
1 Poitsville.. 243 St. Louis to New Orlians
^a:r-
•2.'!n
41
67
1 8.';
l■.^
1S|
I'.'S
1-1
3).'
;siij
I'
ii'le.ji
Will
and Ualti-
llailroad. Sfil Salisbury, Vi
Sal I still rv Beaoli I-
'icini'ini .
l'ii.stnii-;f 25
15.3 S.illpeiie Cave, Va 2,'1
Saiiiln,«kv Cliv.
2'.JS
pilsliilisr (roUle.s lioiii).
Piislii'lcl.
l'iii.-li.-iil
l'iaitslinr;r
2>>5 Sandvliii: i:<)
'lid North Adams Rai!roa
^l Saral(
8 I SaralOfra
d Shi
1.1 VVahli
dv R.iilioad.
Raili-
li;^
ri
1^0 Saratoija I^ake K
I'lviiiniith '.'5 Sara'OL'-a Sp
It, J
Puini mix Tit-iiibles
I'.iri CMiiitiHi 24;» Sau;reiiies.
Pun <Jeiu'>ee
I^^5 Sarato;ia to Montreal and Quebec 1T2
P.,ti Hi
I'nit JiMvii
Pi.rl Kent
I'orland .
P
lit)
•219 Sav:iiuial ZlZ
\7i
iVllll'
l.l Saxniivi.le Branch Raiuoud 75
ll ( 11)11 I'S II IIMI I.
l;;) Schi-ni
44 S-hodi
5.) Schoci
I,
andiiiir.
Mount
lid
iri;i
222
P
l'..rilii.'"i lo Qiii-ii
•:aslp.ut 6J Schuylkill (Kads of the) 2 Iti
S'diiivikill Hav
r.iri Ri.dimoiid i;{5, 22'.i Scl.iiylkil, Vuulucl.
■it-llli.U
III
■ii
lb.
Pm tHiiiiiuth lo Cui
Poii.;tiki ell^l••
16 Seneca Kalis. ,
1 :,i)
Lakn
Pi>it"-.(owii 2ld Shaker Village.
Piilisville
i'
M;i Shaiiiii
riiC-lon.
Si
larcn
^4y
.. 24',)
. 43
,. 2t)2
. . 203
, . bi
.. 103
.. 192
103 Sheiiield 11
P
ovulence lo SMUiiiiiriou .
ioviiU!iii'e and
Wuii-esiei Raiirnad. ,
105
■:iii
pp.'
sblii
102 Siiii^wsbiii A'.
Piovidiiii'e to Worcester lOJ Sillerv Cove.
SiiiiT Siiiir
Rr
iic'bec
.. l-(5
,tieljec (I'ai. mails la
iiiifi .H"
ttoin).. .
.. S02
iili Wit V
2 6
.. Ii8
p.jiiils 01 Si. Mill V.
radiiijr
eatliiw, i'a
.. I?5
.. 47
211)
,'(1 n.mk
. .. 13.)
i»d Mountain
... 59
t'lis^t-e'aer antl S.ua
.(lua Iiaiin)ai.t . .
... Iii7
... 10
i(;rie!if ti R.ipuis. , .
.. li-5
ir'hhrltl S[lllll"*S. , .
. .. 195
142
1)1' lies' er
. .. yoi
,o*'^^away iJcach...
134
. .. I'.'S
. .. It'.O
.ntisje's Puiht
it-o
.owlov
. . . 42
L.(»xljurv
102
utuhmd
... 91
aiilaiK-l Kailruad. .
. . . 90
aclieiu's \htn\
... Ill
Sk
tneateles
Skaiiraielos Lake . ,
Siiioerville and Ea.~
261
1.35
186
154
200
20;)
Railroad ^23
48
Siiner^worth
Siirel 1>'5
S iiiili Aiiib..y 2M0
Soiiili Berwick 48
MiiiiiiiM.ro'
Suiiih Hallev Kai
84
7 Soiiih lladiev Villiicrc M
Soiiili Readiii'T 17
.S.iiith .Shore Railroad ;'6
Sp:i' Rock 179
Spot Pood 47
Sproiu-field bH
Spriiit;(ield lo Noruianipion and Green-
liuld.
82
Spiiyien Diiyvei Creek 153
Sip
Sunt
Lake
slaiid 135, 2:0
Stillwater 17
Sii
L'liam
lOlllllg-tOll
Stoiiini^toii Railroad.
Stnyvi
103
l(;3
Railroad 89 .
;uiibiiry 251
Suiiburv, Danville, and Pottsvide Rail-
Sacketi's Harbor 219 : S\
road.
SaCL
44 , Sy
racuse an
d U.
Railr
251
198
198
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INDEX.
; I
Tacony
Tnrryiuwii
Taunton
Trtunton Ilriiiicli Riiilroiiil
Thornaston
Tlioiinaml Isli'S
'I'liiee Rivers
Tiiiioii Fulls
Tuleilu
TiiimwHiiila Riiilru:i(l
'I'orotilo
'Troy
Troy to BalUion i^pa ^:. Saiatoira Spring's
Tiiiy to Hiiliiilo mill ,\i;i^';i'-u Falls
Tioy and (ireenlnish RiiilroMil
Tioy to Munireal uml Qntliec
Trenton
Trenton Falls
a!^e
22J
ion
W
64
219
\Hf>
I3;l
2'J9
207
21H
166
16i)
l'.»l
\m
ir.i
22-
liC)
VVrttertowii 73
Wet'linwkeii 152
Wei ilia in 42
Weir's C^ive 28j
Wesiliiiri)' 75
We.-t CiiinbriLl^e 71
We.-t Coiiconl 86
Western Railroad, Mass 77
Wes:tleld 81
Wesion 71
We>l Point 15ti
VVe>-tpi)rt \7'i
Wesr Spriiijrfield 81
West Siockbridjje 116
West Trov 167
Wesi Whately 83
Wheehiiij 2Hj
Wiiiieliall 176
While Mull II I an IS 51
Willie Mi)uiitanis (routes to) 56
Wluie I'Iniiis 145
Wliilrsboro' 19H
Wilkesbane 2511
Wiiiiam Henry 185
Willianisbnr^ \U
Will lit iiisport 251
Wiliniiiffion '17
Wi iiiiiijrioii, Del 262
Will (.11 Railroad •. . . 93
Wiiiiiipis'eciifee Lake 58
Wiiiiiipiseouee Lake (routes to) 58
Wiscas.-et 61
Wi>salnckun Creek 215
Wob'irii 49
Woodbiirv 241
Woud's Hne 101
Worcesier 75
WoK'ester lliii road 7.'i
Won-esicr III Norwich 106
Wori:ester to Providence 102
Wren liani 103
Yonkcrs 153
I York 253
j York and Wng'iiisvijle Railroad 257
YuikMile Hi
Union, Pa 285
Utica 19:')
Uiioaand Sdienectadv Railroad 192
Upper Red Hook .' 160
Val'.py Forge 219
Verg^eiiiies 92
Venniint Ceiural Railroiid 92
Verrnnut and MusMiilin.-eus Raiiii'ad .. 87
Vernna Centre 198
Virjrinia Spiiiijfs 287
Virginia Sprinjfs (routes to) 2 Jo
Wachnsett Mountain 77
Waldoboroiiirli 61
Wall ha III 71
Waiiip>viHe li'8
VVaretiain 9J
Warren 61
Warwick 105
WasliiiiiTloii Ciiy 2,"H
Hnckney-cuaclies, fares.... 2>l
— Hotels 281
Washing-ton, Pa 285
Waslmiij-ioii Jiraiii'li Railroad 273
Wash in ^f Ion to Baliiiiiore 27.'^
Waieili.rd 167
Waterloo 202
APPENDIX.
Steamships 305, 306
Sailing Packets 306, 30*
Telegraph Lines 307-31
Value of United States and Foieign Couis <S;,e 311, 31 J
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73
152
42
28y
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"I
86
it
81
71
158
17S
81
116
167
83
285
176
51
50
U5
198
250
185
133
251
47
262
"... 93
58
to) 58
61
2)5
4U
244
101
75
I *>
106
102
103
153
253
ail 25?
145
305, 306
306, 30'
307-31
311,312
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RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT
COMPANION.
ORIGIN AND PR0GRES6 OF RAILROADS.
The first railway of which we have any satisfactory notice, was one
constructed near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, about the middle of
tiie seventeenth century. It was adopted in order to reduce the labor
of drawing coals from the pits to the places of shipment, and consisted
simply of pieces of wood imbedded in the ordinary road. These tracks
presented a much smoother surface for the wheels to run on, than was
previously used, and therefore greatly increased the available power of
the horses. The advantages of even this kind of railroad were so great
as to cause its extensive introduction into various mining districts ; while
improvements, from time to time, were made upon it.
This description of road continued in use for a century and a half
without any important step being taken for the introduction of a more
durable material. Stoneway j, it is true, were constructed for similar
purposes, but, although possessing some advantages, they were not as
smooth as wood. The next material improvement was the use of cast-
iron plates fixed upon the wooden rails— the result rather of fortuitous
circumstances than of premeditation, notwithstanding the well-known
effect of iron in diminishing resistance. This was first tried upon a
wooden railroad at the Colebrook Dale iron-works in Shropshire, Eng-
land, about tiie year 1767. In consequence of the price of iron becom-
ing very low, and in order to keep the furnaces at work, it was deter-
mined to cast bars which might be laid upon the wooden rails, and in
case of a sudden rise in the price, taken up and sold as " pigs." This
plan was first suggested by Mr. William Reynolds, the gentleman who
erected at Colebrook Dale the first iron bridge in England. The plates
of iron were five feet in length, four inches broad, and a quarter of
an inch thick, with three holes in each for nailing to the wood.
The introduction of malleable iron as a material for rails is an im-
provement which may perhaps be considered to have done more than
any other in preparing railroads for becoming the principal highways
of a commercial country. The brittleness of cast-iron rendered it
necessary that the rails should be made of much greater strength than
was sufficient to bear ordinary loads, that they might be able to resist
accidental strains and shocks. So long as the travelling was restricted
to a low rate of speed, the accidents and delays thus occasioned were
14
nAILIiOAD AND STKAiMBOAT CO.MrANION.
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of minor importiince ; but Iho diflloulty of guurding against them would
no doubt have greatly retarded the \ise of railways for the conveyance
of passengers, if an adetjuale remedy had not been provided before the
experiment was made.
Bars of malleable iron were laid down as rails to a limited extent
about the year IhOH, and .some engineers a<lvoeated their use, notwith-
standing tlie inconvenience arising from their unsuitable form ; no ma-
chinery being then used by whieh they coidd be made economically in
•iiiy other than a S(iuare or Hat form. The de.-ir(; to introduce a more
(iurabk! rail led also to exi)eriments on the combination of wrought and
i-ast iron ; but these and all simihir conlrivanees were super.<eded in
1820, by the invention of an eflficieul and chea[) method of rolling iron
bars suitable for rails and other purposes. .Malleable rails, when in use,
do not rust to any material extent, while the same rails, if lying on the
ground beside the track, rapidly waste away.
Animal power was the only means of locomotion originally employed
on railways to any considerable extent ; but the purpose to wliich it was
applied, was simply that of conveying mineral produce to a place of
shipment, somewhere in the neighborhood.
An ingenious contrivance was introduced in the latter part of the last
century for ascending and dcs(!ending declivities. When a declivity
occurs steeper than is convenient for the ordinary power, a self-acting
inclined plane is sometimes resorted to ; on which a train of carriages is
allowed to run down by the force of gravity, drawing a rope, which,
after passing round a wheel at the top of the plane, is conducted down
the slope and attached to an empty train— the force of the descent of
the -loaded vehicles being sufficient to cause the empty train to run up
to the top of the plane. Stationary steam-engines, which draw the car-
riages by means of ropes guided by pulleys in the centre of the track,
have been used from an early period.
The following is a brief notice of the steps by which the locomotive
engine has been brought to its present state of perfection.
The possibility of .applying the steam-engine to the purposes of loco-
motion was conceived by several of its earliest improvers, but it does
not appear that any carried their ideas into practice until about the year
1802. Richard Trevithick and Andrew Vivian, two Cornish engineers,
the inventors of the high-pressure steam-engnie, were the first who ap-
plied steam as a locomotive power. Watt, in 1784, first conceived the
idea that two persons might probably be carried by an engine having a
'Cylinder seven inches in diameter, and a foot-stroke, the piston moving
at the rate of one htmdred and twenty feet, or sixty strokes per minute.
This scheme, however, was never put \\\ practice.
In the year 1804, Trevithick and Vivian constructed an engine for
moving railway carriages. This was the first steam-engine applied to
locomotive purposes in Great Britain. It was used successfully on the
railroad at Merthyr Tydvil, in South Wales, and thereby proved the
practicability of their plan. Th ? following engraving represents a fronl
■lif '
ORTf.IN AND PROGRESS OF UAIMIOADS.
15
would
jyance
are the
extent
otwilh-
no ma-
cully in
a more
gilt and
cded in
ing iron
1 in vise,
g on the
mployed
ch it was
place of
)f the last
declivity
self-acting
Triages is
le, which,
led down
escent of
to run up
[v the car-
Ihe track,
|)comotive
of loco-
lut it does
\t the year
mginecrs,
tt who ap-
fceived the
having a
|)n moving
;r minute.
tngine for
kppUed to
Illy on the
Iroved the
kts a front
M
-c— )
% )
'■I
ami side view of tliis inaclii;io. Tlii^ locoinotivo cneiiio, wliicfi in many
of i!s Icaiiiim iVaiures was e.^.-cutially the same as those now in nse,
drew at its first trial as iiiaiiy waL'oiis as carricil ten tons of bar-iron,
with acoiisi(ioral)h' niunhcrof jx-rsons, and travelled at llie rate of five
miles an hour. Tlic "leniUM-," carry iii;-,' a siipply of fuel and water, and
a small force-pump, worked by tlie rnachnie itself, maintained the re-
quisite (]uantily of uatf'r in the l)()iler.
Messrs. Trevithick and Vivian also invented steatn-eoaehes for run-
ning upon eonunon turnpike roads, but not receivuig liic encotiragc-
ment they deserved, they ahaii lone I the enterprise.
In IStiT, .Mr. Cohlsworthy (Jurney obtained a patent for a steam-car-
riage, and in 182'J had broucrht it to such perfection that he was enabled
to ascend with it tlie highest liills round London, and travelled from
London to Bath, a distance of li;7 miles, and back. In 18:^1, one of his
steam-carriages ran about four nujnths on the road between Gloucestei
and Chelteidiam. The success of Mr. (I'urney's steam-carriage led tc
the formation, in Scotland, about the year 1831, of a steam-carriage com
pany for turnpike roads. The earriaQ;es connnenced plying regularly
between Glasgow and Paisley, when an unfortunate accident occurred,
in 1835, attended with considerable loss of life, from the explosion oi
one of the boilers. After this disaster, all attempts to introduce steam-
carriages on public roads proved abortive.
In 1811, Mr. Bienkinsop patented a locomotive engine, in which the
power w^as applied to a large cogged wheel, the teeth of which entered
a rack laid down beside the ordinary rails. Patents were taken out in
1816 and 1817, by George Stephenson, in connection with Messrs. Dodd
and Losh, under which several locomotives were constructed and
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RAILROAD AND STEAIMBOAT COMPANION.
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brought into prucliciil operiUion upon colliery railways near Newcastle-
upon-Tyne.
There can he no douht that the idea of the construction of the Liver-
pool and Mandiester railway orij^inated with the late Mr. William
James, four years before the act of Parliatnent was obtained, which was
in 1825. To this gentleman we arc indebted for the present system of
railways. He, however, (as is usual in s\ich cases,) never reaped any
benefit from his valuable suggestions. To hun likewise is due the pro-
jection of the London and Birmingham railway. He had witnessed the
operations of the locomotive engines around Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and
imiiarted his sentiments to Mr. Saunders of Liverpool, which so deeply
impressed that gentleman with the feasibility of applying this plan of rail-
way traction, that he had a survey of the road made at his own expense.
When the projectors of the Liverpool and Manchester railway were
engaged in the design and execution of that great work, the advantages
of locomotive steam-engines were so imperfectly developed, that it was
uncertain whether they would be adopted. The experiment of forming
a railway for passengers, as well as for carrying general merchandise,
had scarcely been tried, although the Stockton and Darlington railway,
which was opened in the fall of 1825, had done more than any of its
predecessors in showing the capabilities of a railway for such a use.
As the Liverpool and Manchester line approached completion, the di-
rectors became convinced that horse-power was ineligible, since it was
.ntended to aim at considerable velocity- It was difficult to decide upon
the compiirative merits of stationary and locomotive engines. Various
suggestions were made for the application of fixed engines at intervals
along the line, to draw trains by ropes from station to station ; but it
was eventually determined to use locomotives, and to offer a premium
of £500 for the best which would fulfil certain conditions, of which some
were— that it should not emit smoke, (the nuisance of smoke was pre-
vented by the employment of coke as fuel, which is used at the present
time upon most of the railways in England)— should draw three times
its own weight at the rate of ten miles per hour— should be supported
on springs, not exceeding six tons weight, or four tons and a half if on
only four wheels— and should not cost more than i;^550. The trial was
fixed for October, 1829, when four steam locomotives were produced,
one of which was withdrawn at the commencement of the experiment.
The Sans Pareil, by Mr. Hackworth, was very similar to Trevithick's
engine, but had two cylinders, both working the same axle. This en-
gine attained a velocity of 15 miles per hour with a gross load of 19 tons,
but at length gave way, owing to a trifling accident. The remaining
engine, the Rocket, was constructed by Messrs, Stephenson and Booth,
of the Liverpool and Manchester railway. It travelled with a gross load
of 17 tons, and averaged a speed of 14 miles per hour ; but under some
circumstances it attained double that velocity, and succeeded in per-
forming more than was stipulated for. The following engraving repre-
sents a side view of the " Rocket."
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vciistle-
e Liver-
William
lich was
,'stein of
iped any
the pro-
)sscd the
yne, and
5f) deeply
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OnirJIX AND PROGRES.S OF RAIMIOADS.
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Since the ."Juccessful adoption of locomotive steam-engines on the
Liverpool and Manchester railway, improvements have followed close-
ly upon one another ; but they have chiefly been of a minor character,
when conipared with that of tubing the boiler, which formed the di.stm-
guishing feature of the Rocket engine. Stephenson built several en-
gines, shortly after the competition in which the Rocket had proved
victorious, retaining this arrangement, but having the machinery dis-
posed in a different manner. The power of generating steam, which is
the measure of efTiciency in a locomotive engine, depends much upon
judicious tubing, it being desirable to deprive the heated air of its ca-
loric as completely as possible before leaving the boiler. An important
feature in a locomotive is its security from bursting, because, as the
tubes are much weaker than the external casing of the boiler, they are
almost certain to give way first, and the bursting of one or two tubes is
rarely productive of more serious consequences than extinguishing the
fire, and thereby causing a gradual stoppage of the machine.
On the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 15th Sep-
tember, 1830, the problem of the rapid transport of passengers by steam
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on railways was solved, and the profitable character of the enterprise
soon hccatno ap[)arpnt.
This road was comtiuMiced under the direction of Mr. George
Stephenson, an engin(. - of great practical skill and experience ; and
fortunate indeed it was for (iroat Uritain and llie world, that a work of
such vast importance was placed in such able hands. Had this great
enterprise failed, there is nc^ knowing how long the progressive spirit of
the age would have slept upon this iiuportant subject, and the world
been deprived of the vast benefits resulting from it. The projectors
of this great work had iinincnse opposition to struggle against. The
powerful canal companies— which had settled down into odious mo-
nopolies, disregardfitl of the jmblic weal— had, by exorbitant exactions
and negligence of duly, aroused the people to tiie necessity of this great
undertaking, and afUT a deadly opposition to it m the Uritish rarlia-
nient of four years, the company at last obtained a charter.
The Liveri)0()l and Manchester Railway was designed, at first, only to
facilitate the transit of merchandise ; but its still greater fitjiess for the
conveyance of i)assengeis was soon demonstrated ; and from that time
the progress of railways has known no check.
In IHIO there were 1,300 miles of railway in full operation in England,
upon which, during that year, 12,000,000 of persons had been conveyed.
In 1841, 1,550 miles were in working order, over which 20,000,000 of pas-
sengers had been carried. The length of railway open in 1843 was
1,800 miles, and the number of passengers transported during that year
was nearly 27,000,000. In 1844 the length was increased to 1,900 miles,
and the passengers exceeded the incredible number of 30,000,000.
In June, 1845, 2,118 miles were opened for traflTic, and during the
same year 300 miles more were completed. In 1845 the passenger ser-
vice was equivalent io five hundred millions of people travelling one inile.
In 1840, 593 miles, and in 1847, 639 miles were opened for traffic,
making a total of about 3,830 miles of railway communication in opera-
tion in the United Kingdom.
The amount of capital absorbed in railways was, in 1843, £57,635,000 ;
in 1844, £63,489,100; in 1845, £71,646,100; in 1846, £83,165,100; and in
1847, it reached the enormous sum of £109,528,800.
Of the 619 miles of railway sanctioned in 1844,671 miles have been
opened ; of the 2,860 miles sanctioned in 1845, 1,030 have been opened ;
and of the 4,705 miles authorized in 1840, 36 miles have been opened.
In 1847 the construction of 1,408 miles of railway was sanctioned.
During the four past sessions, 9,732 miles of railway were authorized
to be made ; of these, 1,737 have been opened for traffic ; and it is esti-
mated that 200 miles are nearly ready for opening, leaving about 7,855
miles to be completed, and 8,055 to be opened for traffic, in addition to
the 3,449 miles already opened ; making a total of 11,494 miles.
The following calculation, with its extraordinary result of railway
travelling, is from the Edinburgh Review : " One hundred horses work-
ing m a coach would carry 25 passengers per day 100 miles. Omitting
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19
fractions, llio number carried in tho year wouM bo 10,0(10, which would
be c<iMivalent to a million earned (,ni' mile. Such a coach, worked by
100 horses, would take .')00 years to execute the passenKcr Irafl'ic of the
railways in lSlt-5. In doiiiK tlii.x, it would liavel a distance eciual to
l.OOO tunes the circurulereiice of the ylohe. The locomotive engines,
therefore, employed in draw mg |iii"^sem,'er tiiins that year, performed
the work of 50,000 stai,'e-coach Iioim s."
The writ«!r then procer'ds to calculate the saving— first, in fare, 2UI.
per head per mile ; secondly, in time, Od. per hour; thirdly, iu tavern
expenses, 2d. i)er 100 ; making a total saving of—
In fare X'5,280,'J15
Intime l,llo,.V.>()
In tavern expenses .')(iri,<)00
Xr.,027,0U
The saving is thus double the siun paid as railway fare, even under a
complete system of monopoly.
I'ljonthe railways iu Kn^laiid locomotives attain a great speed, owing,
perhaps, to the substantial manner in which the roads are built. Trains
on the (rre;it Western Railway have gone 101 miles in three hours and
."W minutes, at the same tune drawing (iO tons weight. Deducting 32
minutes for stoppages, it gives a rate of speed e(|ual to about 01 miles
per hour. The usual time, however, for performing this distance is
four and a half hours, including stoppages, with a train of 40 freight cars,
which IS drawn with perfect ease.
Formerly it took two hours to perform the journey between Edin-
burgh and Glasgow, a distance of 40 miles. The road is now gone over
l)y the mail trains in an hour and a rpiarter. The usual rate of travel
upon the English railways, of " swift trains," is 50 miles per hour, in-
cluding stoppages.
One of the greatest feats ever performed by a locomotive was un-
doubtedly that by one built by Mr. Norris of Philadelphia, which drew
a train of 158 iron coal-ioa^ons , weighing 1,208 tons, a distance of 84
miles in eight hours and three minutes. Trains in the United States
are sometimes seen of great length. One was observed passing over
the Western Railroad between Boston and Albany during the win* .r of
1847, which was three-fourths of a mile in length.
The London and Greenwich Railway passes through a sea of houses,
and for nearly four miles is constructed on a continued series of arches,
forming one vast viaduct from one end to the other. There are not
less than 878 brick arches, chiefly semicircular, 18 feet span and 20
feet high.
The Blackwall Railway, three miles and 843 yards long, is another
gigantic work. On it there is a viaduct of 4,020 yards, containing 285
arches, chiefly semi-elliptical, of 30 feet span.
As soon as the practicability of railroads for passenger traffic had been
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determined on in Engliind, many persons in this country immediately
foresaw the immense ailviuitages that were to accrue from the adoption
of that system here, and rueasuros w ere at once taken to phint the " iron
road" in America. The progress was rapid, and in a few years a very
extensive system was entered into. The first railway constructed in
the United States was the Quincy in Massachusetts, in the year 1827,
which was four miles in length. It was built for the purpose of con-
veying granite quarried in the Ciranite Hills to vessels lying in the Ne-
ponset River.
In 1829, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was opened to the Relay
House, nine miles ; and that of the Mohawk and Hudson was also
commenced. In 1633 the railroad was completed connecting Newcastle,
on the Delaware, with Frenchtown on Elk River, which empties into
Chesapeake Ray. 'J'his was on the route between Philadelphia and
Baltimore. About the same time one was in progress between A mboy
and Bordentown, New Jersey, the first road upon which a locomotive
was used in the United States. The Boston and Providence Railroad
received its charter in 18%1. and was opened on the 4th day of June, 1834.
Since that period j ailroads have extended with even greater rapidity in
this country than in England, and a few years will no doubt witness
a more extensive system of railway communication in the United States
tl?;>.'i the most sanguine ever dreamed of. At the present time there
are upwards of 5,000 miles completed, and many thousands more pro-
jected. In the construction of these great avenues of intercourse, the
enormous capital of 120 millions of dollars has been expended.
The principal theatres of raivay enterprise in America are in the
New England States, (^lassachusetts particularly,) New York, Penn-
sylvania, and Georgia. Great progress is being made in several of the
other states, and we have no hesitation in saying, that in a few years,
the country will be intersected at every important point by these great
thoroughfares.
From Boston there is a direct line of railway communication with
Buffalo, at the foot of navigation on Lake Erie, via Albsiny, a distance
of 563 miles ; and another road is in course of construction, across that
portion of Canada West lying between Lakes Ontario and Huron, which
when completed will form an important link in the iron chain connecting
the Atlantic seaboard with the mighty rivers of the western world.
This road will commence at Niagara Falls, and cross the Niagara River
on the suspension bridge, already contracted for, and thence pass along
the southwestern shore of Lake Ontario to Ilanulton, at the head of
navigation, 44 miles ; thence the route is to be continued to London, 76
miles ; with branches, one to Goderich, on Lake Huron, the other to
Port Sarnia, opposite Fort Gratio*. in Michigan, each a distance of about
50 miles. From London it will extend to Windsor, opposite Detroit,
Michigan, 110 miles.
From Detroit the Central Railroad is now in operation to Kalamazoo,
146 miles. The remainder of the route to Lake Michigan will ere long
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ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF RAILROADS.
21
be completed, and the road finally extended around the head of the
Lake to Chicago. The latter place will, no doubt, eventually be con-
nected by railroad with St. Louis.
Boston will soon be unite Aith Montreal by the extension (properly
speaking) of the Lowell Rauroad after it has passed into New Hamp-
shire, and through Verniont to Lane Champlain ; and also by the ex-
tension of the Fitchburg via Keene : and the Vermont and Massachu-
setts, both meeting at Bellows Falls, and there joining the Rutland road,
will terminate at Burlington. These again will form a connection, by
steamboat across Lake Champlain, with the Ogdensburg road, now in
process of construction from Rouse's Point to Ogdensburg, on the St.
Lawrence.
Other important branches will unite with the foregoing roads, the
principal of which will be the Connecticut and Passumpsic Rivers Rail-
road, lately commenced, and the Boston, Concord, and Montreal road,
a portion of which is already built.
A new road is also proposed that will connect Boston with Troy,
New York, by the extension of the Fitchburg and Vermont and Massa-
chusetts Railroad, through the valleys of the Deerfield and Iloosic
Rivers, to Troy. It is slated that by this route, the distance between
Boston and the Hudson River will be from 30 to 40 miles shorter than
by the Western Railroad.
Railroads already connect Boston with Portland, and one projected,
and partly commenced, is to unite Portland with Montreal, on the St.
Lawrence River. The metropolis of New England is connected with
New York by several lines terminating on Long Island Sifiind ; by the
New Haven and New York road ; by the Long Island road from Green-
port to Brooklyn ; and by steamboats running on the Sound.
New York, the great commercial emporiun of the United States,
will, in a year or two, be connected with Albany by roads now being
constructed, and with Dunkirk on Lake Erie by the New York and
Erie Railroad. When these great works are completed, she will have
the same advantages for securing her portion of the trade of the great
West thiit accrued to Boston from the opening of the Western Railroad.
Wlien the road from Syracuse to Oswego on Lake Ontario is built, with
the Saratoga and Washington Railroad to Lake Champlain, and all the
advantages of her roads become demonstrated by practical benefits
conferred on her. New York will then wonder, how it was she allowed
such immense advantages for extending and facilitating her intercourse
and trade to lie unimproved so great a length of time.
The link, so much needed in the connection of New York with the
railroad system of New England, is about to be consummated by the
completion of the New York and New Haven Railroad.
The metropolis has also a railway communication proceeding south-
ward, traversing the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina : at present, liowever, termina-
ting at Wilmington, in the latter state. A road 158 miles in length, the
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RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT COMPANION.
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only remaining link unfinished, is about to be constructed, which, when
completed, will form, with a few trifling exceptions, an unbroken line
of railway communication from Maine to Georgia. She will also soon
be brought in contact with the rich coal-fields of the " Keystone" state,
by railroads extending across New Jersey into Peiuisylvania.
Philadelphia by her Central Railroad will be united with Pittsburg, a
distance of about 350 miles, a portion of which, as far as Ilarrisburg,
107 miles, is already built ; and by another road in process of construc-
tion, it will be connected with Cleveland, on Lake Erie. Otlicr roads
yet to be constructed will unite this growing city with St. Louis, on the
Mississippi. Philadelphia will then have a direct steam commvuiication
with New Orleans. Another link of railroad, that will add greatly to
the prosperity of Philadelitliia, will be the route (already surveyed)
from that city to Erie, on the lake of tlie same name. These great
works will, no doubt, be carried through before many years. This city
is also the centre of the routes which connect the north with tlic south.
From Baltimore run two great arteries north and south, the former
terminating in the state of Maine, 5()() miles, and the latter at Wilming-
ton, North Carolina, 420 miles. From these al Ualtimore issues a branch
proceeding westward, towards the Alleghany range: at present, it is
completed only as far as Cumberland, on the Potomac river, 1T8 miles,
to the foot of the ridge, w Inch is from that point crossed by an excel-
lent Macadamized road, on \\hich stage-coaches run. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company have resolved to extend ti.eir road from
Cumberland (its present terminus) to Wheeling via Fish Creek, that
city having consented to the establishment of a depot on the Ohio, at
the mouth of said creek, which is 28 miles below Wheeling, making the
distance from Baltimore to Cincinnati 017 miles.
The legislatures of North and South Carolina have recently granted
a charter for supplying the connecting link in the chain of inland travel
between the North and the South, by the construction of the Wilming-
ton and Manchester Railroad, 158 miles in length ; at present, the travel
from Wilmington, N. C, to Charleston, S. C, is performed on steam-
boats, which circumstance operates, it has been ascertained, by divert-
ing the travel from this to other channels. In order to obviate this, and
to dispense entirely with the sea route, measures are now being taken
to construct the above road with as little delay as possible.
Besides this, it is in contemplation to connect the Virginia and Soiitli
Carolina roads, by the construction of a road from Raleigh, N. C, to
Columbia or Camden, in S. C. This is to be called the Metropolitan
Route, because it connects the capitals of the two states. The length
of this road will be 184 miles. The face of the country over which it
must pass is very broken, for the most part sand-hills.
The state of Georgia is about completing the Western and Atlantic
Railroad, from Dalton to Chattanooga, on the Tennessee river, 38 miles.
This is the last link in the chain between the Atlantic at two points,
viz. Savannah and Charleston, and the valley of the Tennessee. From
ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF AAILROADS.
23
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this point where the road strikes the Tennessee river, there is about 100
miles steamboat navigation to Knoxville, Tenn., and about 500 to the
Ohio river. Tlie passage over the Muscle Shoals, however, can only
be effected when the river is high. From Charleston to Augusta, by
the South Carolina Railroad, is 13G miles ; thence to Atlanta, by the
Georgia Railroad, 171 miles. At Atlanta, the roads from Savannah and
Charleston meet. The total distance from Charleston to the Tennessee
river, at Chattanooga, is 445 miles.
The West has in contemplation a great enterprise, in the proposed
Mississippi and Atlantic Railroad. It is to extend from a point opposite
St. Louis, to Wheeling on the Ohio, passing over the route of the
present National Road, through Vandalia, Indianapolis, and Columbus;
the distance between St. Louis and Wheeling being 638 miles. It will
form part of the direct route from Boston. New York, Philadelphia,
and Baltimore, to the Mississippi at St. Louis. At Columbus, Ohio, by
connecting with a railroad to Cleveland, and thence to Dunkirk and
Buffalo, (it being about 300 miles from Columbus to Buffalo,) New York
has a connection with the chain of railroads from Buffalo to Boston, and
will have, ere long, with Lake Erie by the N. York and Erie Railroad.
At Wheeling, a connection will be formed with Philadelphia via Pitts-
burg, and also with Baltimore by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Thus lines will extend from the four great commercial cities of the
East to St. Louis; the line from Boston being about 1,2.'>0 miles, that
from New York about 1,200, from Philadelphia about 1,100, and from
Baltimore about 1,000 miles.
Such are the artificial avenues by which the communication between
the large cities on the seaboard and in the interior of the country is and
will ultimately be carried on. Besides these, there are innumerable
navigable rivers, extensive canals, and good common roads, whereby
the commerce of the country is greatly facilitated.
The subject of railroads is occupymg great attention in continental
Europe. Belgium was the first state, after Great Britain, that moved
energetically in the matter ; four different lines, 348 miles in length,
have been constructed at the expense of the government, and the re-
sult of the first year after their opening fully justified the policy which
had dictated their construction. Before the establishment of these lines
of communication, the number of passengers between Brussels and
Antwerp annually was 75,000. In the eight months after the opening
of the railway, the number was 541,129 ; and afterwards the annual in-
tercourse between those cities amounted to a million. A secondary
system of lines, about 200 miles, to communicate with the inferior towns,
has been commenced under the authority of the state, by private com-
panies.
In 1842, the French government resolved that a system of railways
should be planned and executed. With thi-s view, it was determined
that from Paris as a centre, main branch lines should issue, to be di-
rected to those points of the frontiers, by land and sea, that should best
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serve the purposes of foreign commerce. In 1844, there were 537 miles
of railway opened to the public, absorbing a capital of $57,320,000 ; in
progress of construction 1,837 miles, and 061 miles projected. When
these are completed the total length will be 3,335 miles, requiring the
enormous capital of $355,977,000. The Great Northern Railway, which
unites Paris and Brussels, is now open, and is said to be the most gi-
gantic railway concern in the hands of any one company in the world.
It will have need of 3,250 carriages and 175 locomotives. It has occu-
pied four years in its construction, and cost 180,000,000 francs. Most
of the railways in France have been undertaken by the government,
and when completed, are leased for a term of years to companies, or
individuals, on complying with certain conditions. At the expiration
of 40 years, they will revert again to the government, and in about 90
years private companies will cease to exist, except such as the govern-
ment may thinii fit to reconstitute.
Railway communication is proceeding rapidly in Germany. During
the latter part of the year (1818) the line will be complete between
Cologne and the extreme frontier of the east, north, and south of the
Germanic confederation. Vienna, Breslau, Berlin, and Hamburg, are
now connected by a continuous railway. It is stated that an under-
standing has taken place between the directors of the different railway
companies possessing this vast range of lines, and that they have agreed
on an arrangement of departure in correspondence with each other, so
that the distance between Vienna and Hamburg may be cleared in 48
hours, comprising stoppages, and between Vienna and Stettin in 40 hours.
The Austrian system consists of what may be called four great arte-
ries, which meet at Vienna ; and from thence proceed n., s., e., and w.
The southern line terminates at Trieste, traversing a distance of 335
miles. When this line is completed travellers may go direct from
Hamburg to Trieste.
The northern directs its course by Prague, on the frontiers of Saxony.
497 miles ; throwing off a branch to form a union by Olmutz, with the
great line througli Prussian Silesia. These two lines, running n. and s.,
are destined to form a part of a more extensive line, by which the
Adriatic will be united with the Northern seas. The two arteries
which run e. and w. will connect Vienna with the confines of Hungary.
A line of railway, measuring about 200 miles, will traverse the Loni-
bardo- Venetian territory, connecting Venice with Milan, and commu-
nicating by steam navigation with the terminus of the great northern auG
southern line at Trieste.
The Great German and Italian Junction Railway, is a proposed line
of 143 miles in length, commencing on Lake Constance, and traversing
the entire breadth of Switzerland. Crossing the Alps by a tunnel 3^
miles in length, it will terminate on Lake Maggiore. The capital re-
quired for this undertaking is 75,000,000 francs.
The German railways branching off from Lake Constance, and
which will connect with the above, are—
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Constance, and
1. The naihn Railway, about to be constructed from Constancnto
Oilenburg, where it will unite with the Great Baden Railway, alre.idy
in operation, which, on the north, proceeds to Manheim and FrankI irt,
and on the west, to the French Inie from Strasburg to Paris. Ficm
Fianivfort, various lines will lead to Cassel, Hanover, and Hambiig,
;i:i(i also to the great lines of Belgium and Holland.
2. The Wurteviburg Railway, from Frederick.shaven, via Ulm and along
the Neckar River to Stutgard and Loiiisburg ; with branches, ou the
one hand, to Heilbroun, (the place of departure for steamboats upon
the above river ;) and on the other hand, to Biirchsal, there joinmg the
Great Baden Railway before mentioned.
3. The Bavarian Railiuaij, from Lindau to Augsburg. At Aug.«burg a
line proceeds to ^Mimicli, where an extension will be made to meet the
line projected from Salzburg to Lintz,the Danube, and Vienna ; another
proceeds to Donanworth, Nuremljerg, and Bamberg. From the latter
p'ace a line proceeds in a northerly direction to ( oburg, and from thence
to Cassel, Hanover, Hamburg, and Bremen. I'rom Bamberg, also, is a
line leading to Altenburg and Leipsic ; w hence various lines diverge to
Dresden, Magdeburg, Brunswick, Hanover, and Berlin, as, also, to
Stettin and ports on the Baltic Sea.
4. The Swiss Railways from Romansliom to Zurich, recently author-
ized, and that in course of construction from Zurich to Bale.
The entire system of railroads in Germany, when completed, will
consist of 1,600 German (^ 7,(iOO English) miles of railway. At the
close of the year 1845, 4,700 miles were opened for traffic. When the
system is completed, one-third will have been constructed by the state,
and two-thirds by companies under the authority of, and subject to, the
control of the state. The total amount of capital absorbed by these
great undertakings will be $373,90^,000.
The Italian railways branching oft" from Lake Maggiore, are—
1. The Sardinian Railway, in course of construction, from Arona to
Genoa, via Alessandria. From this latter place a line is also being con-
structed to Turin, whence it will be extended through Upper Piedmont
and Nice, to connect with the railways of the south of France ; and
another is projected to Placenza, there to join those of Lombardy, Tus-
cany, and Ilomagna.
2. The railway (lately authorized) from Bellinzona to Lugano and
Chiapo on the frontiers of liOmbardy, destined to join, at Como, the
railway to Milan. From Milan, the line to Verona, Vicenza, and
Venice, will soon be opened; and another is projected to Piacenza,
Parma, Modena, and Bologna, where it will join the lines (lately au-
thorized by the Pope) from Bologna, Ancona, Rome, and Ceprano, on
the confines of the Kingdom of Naples. From Ceprano, a line is in-
tended to be made to Capua, there joining the railway now open to
Naples. From Naples, a line to Barletta has been authorized, and an
extension is contemplatetl from the free port of Brindisi, on the soutli-
eastern extremity of that kingdom.
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The system of Russian railways projected, and in progress of con-
struction, consists of the following principal lines. The first extending
from St. Petersburg to Warsaw, and thence to Cracow, where it unites
with the northern chain of German lines ; thus opening a continuous
communication with all the chief cities of Central Europe. The second
line will connect St. Petersburg with Moscow; and the third will be
tlie continuation of tlie Austro- Hungarian line to Odessa. The fourth
line, intended for merchandise only, will connect the Volga and the
Duna. The entire length of tlus system of railways will be about 1,600
miles.
The average cost of railways m the United States arid Etirope, p?r
mile, including purchase of lands, construction, materials, depots, sala-
ries, and every appendage and appurtenance, is as follows, in round
iminbcrs, omitting fractions. In Massachusetts $30,000; the other
Eastern States $24,000 ; New York $20,000 ; New Jersey and Pennsyl-
vania $40,000; Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana $11,000.* In England
$JT5.000; France $107,500 ; Belgium $80,000 ; Germany $40,000, (owing
to the low price of labor and land ;) and in Prussia $47,000.
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BOSTON.
Boston, the capitiil of Massjicliusetts, and mctropolia of N«nv
England, is situated on a peninsula at the western cxfreniity of
Massachusetts Buy. It is in N. Lat,. 42° 21' 23", and W. LonjLr.
71° 4' 9", and contains a population of 125,000. The peninsula
upon which it is built is nearly tiirco miles in len^^th, willj an
averaijo breadth of ono mile, with numerous elevations from 50
to 110 feet above the sea, affordinf^ admirable sites for building, and
giving to the city a peculiarly fine appearance, especially wlien
viewed from the water. Tlie Indian name of Boston was Shaw-
mut, but it was called by the first settlers Trimonnlain, from th.
three hills on which the city is built. It was incorporated Feb.
Boston is connected with the surrounding country by artificial
avenues or bridges, and with Roxbury by the Neck which forms
the peninsula upon which the city is built. It is united with
East Boston (formerly Noddle's Island) and Chelsea by means
of steam ferry-boats, which ply at regular intervals during the
day The bridges are among the greatest curiosities of the place,
being so different from any thing of their kind elsewhere ; and
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thoir great length, with tlin fine views they ufTurd, renders them
objectii of interest to strangers. Boston is connected with Charles-
town by the C/iurles River or old C/iarlcslnwn Rridffe, and by
Warren If rid ire. The former was incorpiriited in March, 17H5,
nnd is 1M,;>03 feet long, 42 in breadth, and co«t npwardsof }^r)0,()00.
— Warren Bridge was incorporated in March, 1828; its hMigth
is 1,3!)0 feet, breadth 4'). The toll formerly collected from all who
j)iiHsed over these bridges, was abolished a few years since, on
their becoming t^tate property. — West Boston Bridge, leading
from the foot of Cambridgc-st. to Old Cambridge, was opened in
Nov. 171)3. It re.ts upon 180 piers, and, including causeway
and ubiilments, is (i,ll)() iVet iu length. This bridge was sold to
u company in June, 18 Ki, for ,'|^7j,000, who have twelve years
allowed for raising the sum by tolls, the interest of which is to
keep the bridge in repair. — Cragie^s or Canal Bridge, from the
foot of Leverett-st. to Lechmero Point, in East Cambridge, was
opened in Aug., 1809: its length is 2,71)6 feet, width 40. From
this bridge a branch extends to Prison Point, Charlestown, the
If'iigth of which is 1,820 feet, width 3.') feet.— The Mill Dam or
Western Aiienue, opened in Ju'y, 1821, extends from the foot of
Beacon-st. to Sewell's Point in IJrookline : it is constructed in a
substantial manner of stono and earth, and is a mile and a hall
long, and from (iO to 100 feet in width. It encloses about GOO
acres of flats, over which the tide formerly flowed. A cross-dam
divides this enclosure, which, by the aid of flood and ebb gates,
forms a receiving basin, thereby producing, at all periods, a great
extent of water-power. The cost of this work was about ^700,000.
— Boston Free Bridi^", from Sea-st. to South Boston, completed
in 1828, is 500 feet long and 28 wide. — South Boston Bridge,
leading from the '* Neck" to South Boston, was opened iu July,
1805. Length 1,550 feet, width 40: cost $50,000. These
bridges are all lighted with lamps. Besides the above, the river
is crossed by several railroad bridges or viaducts.
South Boston, formerly apart of Dorchester, is connected with
Boston by two bridges, and also by ttie Old Colouy Railroad ; it
contains about 600 acres, which is laid oiil into regular streets.
Pop. about 9.000. *' Dorchester Iltights," wi ich are situated
about the centre of the tract, 120 feet above the ocean, are fa-
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mouH in the U«'Voliitiouary liistDpy of tlio country. From these
IK<i|jhts, and also riom ."Mount N\'uNhin<.'ton, in presented u line
view of Boston and its harbor, t'liarh»sto\vn, the Navy Yard, and
the surrounding conntry. The Institution for the Blind, and the
Houses of Industry, (-orroetion, and U< , )rniation are located here.
East Boston, fornurly Noddle's Island, lies about 1,9^0 feet
N. K. from Boston, and in divided from l'hels<a by (.'holseu creek,
(>00 feet wide, over which is a bridge, whenc(^ a tine road leads
to the iSalorn turnnikc. Pop. about G,()00. Here is the depot and
htaitinfj-point of the Kasttrn Railroad, and also of the t'unard
hue of stramships. Sui^ar-rcfinin;;, ship-buildin;r, and uifchan-
ical pursuits, arc ext'-nsivcly carried on here A steam-ferry
unites this place with Boston, Icavin;,' each side every five min-
utes, and occupyin;r in crossiu;r about three minutes.
Boston Harbor contains many islands, some of which are of
great beauty : it in 8afe, and Ciij)acious cn'jn;;!i for the larjrest
navy. The most imjxirtant j)art of this harbor is entered by a
narrow pass, about three miles below the city> aud is well pro-
tected by forts Independence and Warren. The outside harbor
is protecteiJ by a stroiiir fortress on (ieor^je's Island, recently erect-
ed by the general goveninieni. The view of the city, and the
towns and villajjes on the shores of the harbor, add much to the
beauty of the scenery. Fsliinif purtici fre(jMentiy jro out, and bav-
in;; secured a mess of fish, land on one of the many islands, and
regale themselves with a '' cliowder." Boats of twenty or thirty
tons are usually chartered for this purpo.se, men of experience
always goin;; with them.
Boston Common, one of tlie most delightful places of its kind
in the country, is a <^reat promenade, and on holidays and public
occasions is crowded with people. It contains about 7.') acres,
including what is termed the Public Garden, on the west side of
Cliarles-st. It is a njile and one-third in circumference, and sui-
rounded by an iron railing which cost the city about f*$75,0UIJ ;
outside of which are wide streets lined bv handsome buildinir«.
It is gently undulated, beautifully shaded with trees of various
kinds, some of which are more than a hiuiiired years old, and a
beautiful gravelled walk, or mall, extends throughout its entire
circumference. This spot, so greatly admired by strangers, is th«k
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pride of all Bostoniuns. The ground was left to the city, on con-
dition tliat it should not be appropriated to any other than its
present use.
Watkr. — Boston is about to be supplied with water from Lonj»
Pond, in Framin«;rhani, by means of the splendid enterprise now
in prajTrea-s. The ceremony of Jireu king ground took place Aug,
2 llh, 1846, on which otjcasion Li/n«r Pond received the appella-
tion of '* ('Ocliituiito Lake." This lake covers an area of 659
acres, and drains a svirface of 11,400 acres. It is in some places
70 ft. deep, and is elevated 124 ft. above tide-water in Bosto*i har-
bor. The corner-stone of the Boston Reservoir, situated on Beacon
Hill, was laid ou Saturday, Nov. 19th, 1847, by the Mayor and
City Council. A lar^e number of citizens assisted at the ceremony
Tlie founcialious for the arches which support the reservoir are
very mafssive. The reservoir covers an area of 40,000 feet. The
water is broujjht in an oval aqueduct, six feet four inches in
height, and five feet in width, laid in brick with hydraulic ce
nient, about 14^ miles, from Cochituato lake to Brookline, when?
it discharjres itself into a reservoir 30 acres in extent. From
Brookline the water is forced by its owu pressure through pip^
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of 30 and 35 inches in diameter, to the two reservoirs in the city,
the one on Mount Wasliinfrton ut South Boston, which will con-
tain a superficies of 70,000, and the one on Beacon Hill of 38,000
feet. The latter will contain, when full, 3,000,000 of gallons.
This rebervoir will he capable of throwing a jet to a great height.
The two reservoirs will deliver to the city of Boston 10,000,000
of gallons a diiy of the i)iirtst and best water. The entire cost
of construction will probably fall within 3,000,000 of dollars.
The greatest drawback to Boston has been, perhaps, the want
of a sulHcieut snp]>ly of this element, conflicting interests having
retarded its introduction at an earlier period. The aqueduct com-
pany for bringing water from Jamaica Pond in Roxbury, a dis-
tance of four miles, commenced operations as early as 1795, but
the greatest supply from this source is about 50,000 gallons daily,
a quantity quite inadequate for the rapid increase of tho popula-
tion. It is estimated that 28 gallons per diem would be required
for eacli individuul, including w.hat may be used for culinary and
other purjHises. At this rate it would take upwards of 3,000,000
gallons daily to supply the inhabitants.
W'liAKVEs. — About 200 docks and wharves surround the city,
forming one of its peculiar features. Long Wh.irf extends from
the foot of State-st. 1,B!)0 ft., is 200 ft. in width, and contains 76
spacious stores. — Ceiilritl W/iorf is 1,380 ft. long, with a signal
station in the centre, from whicli is obtained a fine view of the
city and harbor. — India Wluirf is 980 ft. long, and from 246 to
280 ft. in width. Sh'ps from the East Indies and China are gen-
erally to be found here. — Grduite or Commercial Wharf is 1,100
ft. long, and IGO wide, and contains many handsome granite
stores. — The Eastern Railroad Wharf, of recent construction,
extends 18 1 ft. on Commercial-st., and is 412 ft. long and 184 ft.
wide. On this wharf are 28 large stores, the depot of the East
Boston Railroad ferry, and the Exchange Hotel, a new and com-
modious building. — Lewis's TV7/ar/ contains a fine block of gran-
ite warehouses, some of which are four stories in height. On the
end of the wharf is an observatory, commanding a fine and ex-
tensive prospect. — Union IVZ/a// extends 290 ft. on Commercial-
st., and is G40 ft. in length. It has a number of fine warehouses
upon it. At the lowest tides tho water at this wharf is 22 ft. deep.
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CiiuiK.'MKs. — The rN.TAi.iAN MIC as folluws : First Chiircft,m
ChauiKJcy-placo, l('a(r.ii;jj i'lOMi Siiiumcr-sf., R»'V. N. L. Frolhinir-
harn, j)aslor ; Srroud C/iiirr/i, in Ilaiiovcr-st., Rov. C Kul)l)ins ;
Kuii>-^s CiKipcl, on the corner of Treniont and School sts. ;
Bratilc-.strec.t Church, \n I3rattle-st., Rev. S. K. Lulhrop ; New
South Church, on C'hiirch Green, at the junction ol' tSunnner and
IJedford sts., Rev. A. Y nm^r ; Federal-street Church, at the
corner of Federal and Rcrry sis., Rev. E. S, Gannett. ; Hollis-
street Church, IIo!Ii.s-st. ; Purchase-S'treet Societi/, removed to
corner of Harrison avenne a. id Reaoh-st., Rev. C Coolid;^e ; Sou!h
Con<rregutlnn(d Church, oii WashiiiLrton-st., S. End, Rev. F. D.
IInntin;rton ; Church nf thy. Disciple,^, Masonic Temple, Rev.
J. F. Clarke ; Bedford-.strcc.t Surieti/, Rev. li. C. Waterston ;
Wurrcii-sfreet Chapel, Rev. r. R. Fox.
The Tkimtakian ('ihrcmi s are — Old S:)n!h Church, corner
of Wasliin;rton and Milk sts., ,lev. G. W. RkiLjden ; Park-street
Church, corner of Park and Treniont sts., Rev. S. Aiken. — Essex-
street Church, Rev. N. Adams; Ceutral C hurch ,\\"mtvr-iii., Rev.
W. iM. lion^crs ; Mount Veruon Church, Somerset-place, Rev. ,1.
N. Kirk; Bowdoin-street ('hurch, R-v. .T. W. Waterbiiry.
The liAi'Tisr Ciiuitcui-.s are--7V/r First Church, corner of
Hanover and laiion sts., Mcv. R. II, Neale ; Second Baptist
Church, Baldwin-place, near .Sa!em-st., Rev. B. Stowe ; Third
Baptist Church, in Charles-st., Rev. I). Sharp; Federal-street
Baptist Church, removed to Bedfurd-st., Rev. W. liajrue ; Har-
vard-street Church, corner of ilairison avenne and Ilarvard-st.,
Rev. J. Barnard ; Treinont-strect Church, Treniont Temple,
Rev. N. Colver; B'jwdoin-sqnare Church, Rev. R. W. Cusjnnau.
Tlie EiMHCoi'AL CnuKcnKS are — Christ Church, in Salem-st.,
near Copp's lliil, Rev. J. Woart ; Trinity Church, on the cor-
ner of Summer and Ilawley sts., Rt. Rev. IM. Eastburn ; St
Paul's Church, Tremonl-st., opposite the Common, Rev. A. If
Vinton ; St. Stephen^s Church, in Purchaso-st., Rev. E. W. V.
Wells; Grace Church, in Temple-st,, Rev. C. M. Butler.
The Catholic Chuuciies are — Church of the Holy Cross, in
Franklin-st. ; St. Marys Church, Endicott-st. ; St. Patrick's
Church, Northampton-.st. ; Church of St. Peter and St. Paul,
South Boston ; *S'^ Augustine's Church, South Boston ; Churchy
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of the Holy TririHy, on Suffolk-st. ; Church of St. Nicholas,
East Boston.
The Umvf.rsalist Churciiks arc — First Univrrsnlist Church,
Ilanover-st. ; Second IJniversalisi Church, in School-st. ; Fourth
Church, S. B., Rev. T. D. Cook ; Fifth Church, on VVarren-st.
The Methodist Churcurs are — First Methodist Church, m
\ortli B'MUU'tt-st. ; Second Church, in Brornfield-st. ; the Mur-
iner''s Bethel, in North-square, Rev. E. T. Taylor ; Fourth
Church, in North Riissell-st. ; Fifth Church, in South Boston.
The New Jkiil'salem Cwukcii is in Bowdoin, near Beacon-st.
Public Bl'ILDINgs, tfco. — Of the puhlic l)uil(lings in Boston, 1}io
Sfatc-Houfie, on the sununit of Beacon H'll, and frontiufr tlio
" Common," is among the first. Its foiindition is 110 ft. above
the level of the sea. Lenjrtii 173 ft., breadth 61. The edifice
was completed in 1798, at a cost of 3133,330, about three years
haviii!r been occui)ied in its construction. On the entrance floor
is to be seen Chantrev's beautiful statue of Washinirton. Near
by is the staircase leading to the dome, where visiters are re-
quired to register their names, and from the top of which is ob-
tained a fine view of the city, the bay with its islands, and the
surrounding country, — one of the finest views in the Union, if not
in the world. The number of visiters to the cupola from April to
Nov. 184G, was 54,250. The state legislature holds its annual
session here. — The new Custom- House is located at the foot of
Stato-st., between the heads of liong and Central wharves. It
is in the form of a cross ; the extreme length being 140 ft., breadth
95 ft. The longest arms of the cross are 75 feet wide, and the
shortest C7 ft., the opposite fronts and ends being alike. The en-
tire heiglit to the top of the dome is 90 ft. It is built in the pure
Doric order of architecture. Each front has a portico of six fluted
Doric columns, 32 ft. high and 5 ft. 4 inches in diameter, and is
approached by 14 steps. The cohmnis are each in one piece, of
liighly wrought granite, having cost about .*$5,000 cacli. It is
built on 3,000 piles, driven in the most tliorough manner. Im-
mediately on the top of these piles is a platform of granite, one
foot six inches thick, laid in the best hydraulic cement, and upon
it the foundations of tlie walls, j)artitions, &c., were commenced.
Underneath the whole building is a cellar 12 ft. deep, perfectly
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dry, wliich is used for the storajre of goods. The architect of
this no!)Io. structiiro was Arnini IJ. Yoiin<r, Esq., of Boston. —
Funriiil. Hall. This venerated structure, termed the " Cradle ot
Liberty," is in Dock Square. It is about lUi) years old, and is
an oliject of deep interest to Americans. Here the fathers of the
]{evo!ution met to liaranjrne the people on the events of that stir-
rinqf period ; and often since tliat time the jrreat men of the state
and nation have made its walls resound with their eloquence.
It was presented to tlic cily by Peter Faneuil, a distinguished
mercliant, who, on the 4lh of July, 1740, made an otl'er, in a
town-nxM'ling, to build a market-house. There being at that
time none in the town, it was accepted by a vote of 307 to 3G0.
The buiUling was begun the following year, and finislied in 1712.
The donor so far exceeded his promise, as to erect a spacious and
b"autiful Town Hall over it, and several other convenient rooms.
In commemoration of liis generosity, tlie town, by a sj)ecia! vole,
conferred his nami; upon tiic Ilall ; and as a further testimony
of respect, it was voted that Mr. Faneuil's fidl-lengtli portrait be
drawn at the expense of the town and placed in the Ilall. Tiiis,
with oiher portraits, can be seen by visiters. This gentleman
d'ed on the 3d of March, 17 13, and the first meeting of the in-
habitants of Boston held in Faneuil llall was on the -Ith of the
same month, to hear tlie funeral oration of the donor. — The Ex-
chau'^e, a new and splendid building fronting on State-st., was
completed in the full of 1842. It is 70 ft. high and 250 ft. deep,
covering about 13,000 ft. of ground. The front is built of Quincy
granite, with four pilasters, each A^> feet high, and weighing oo
tons each. The roof is of wrought-iron, and covered with g;il-
vanized sheet-iron ; and all the principal staircases arc fire-proof,
being constructed of stone and iron. The front is occuijied bv
banks, insurance and other ollices, and the rear is an hotel ; on
the lower floor are bathing-rooms, and at the top is a telegraph
station. Tiie centre of the basement story is occupied by the
Post-ofilce. The gr«'at central hall, a magnificent room, is 58 by
80 ft., having 18 columns 20 ft. in length, in imitation of Sienna
marble, with Corinthian c;ipitals, and a sky-light of colored glass.
finished in the most ornannMital manner. This room is used for
the merchants' exchange, and subscribers' reading-room. The
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The Court-Hoitsr, a fmc building in Court-square, fronting on
Court-st., is built of (^iiiney granite. Tiie corner-stone was laid
in Sept., Is33. The interior contains four court-rooms, 50 ft. by
■10, and large and commodious olRces for all the rrspectivo de-
partments. — The CHij If'ill is near the Court-IIouse, and front-
ing on School-st., with an oj)en yard in front. — The Mussachu-
srt!,-^ Ho/ipital is built of granite, and occupies an area of four
acres on Charles river, between Allen and Jiridgo sts. It has
recently been enlarged by the addition of wings. — The Massa-
chusctls Medical College, formerly in Mason-st., is now removed
to the foot of Bridge-st., near the ^lassachusetts IIosj)ital. A
large brick edifice has recently been erected for it. — Harvard
Vniversihj, located in Cambridge, was founded in 1()3(), and takes
its name from the Rev. John Harvard, who left it a legacy of
£1~\) 17s. :2d. sterling. Its funds at the present time exceed half
a million of dollars. The annual commencement is on the la^t
^Vednesday in August. — The Afhcna'um, situated in Beacon-st.,
has a library of about 45,000 volumes, together with a ricdi cab-
inet of medals, coins, &c. Besides an extensive reading-room,
furnished with all the best American and Eiu'opean periodicals
and newspapers, it has also a fine collection of paintings and stat-
uary. It is open to subscribers, and to friends that may be intro-
duced, from 9 A. yi. until dark. — The Lowell Insliluie was
founded by John Lowell, Jr., Esq., for the support of regular
courses of popular and scientific lectures. The sum beciueathed
for this purpose amounts to about .*3"250,000. By his will, he pro-
vides for the maintenance and support of j)ublic lectures on natural
and revealed religion ; physics and cheniistry. wilh their applica-
tion to the arts ; and on geology, botany, and other useful sub-
jects. These lectures arc all free. The season for delivering
them is from October to April, during which period four or five
courses (of twelve lectures each) are usually delivered. Mr.
Lowell died at Bombay, in March, 183f), in the 37th year of his
age. — T\\(^ McLean Asylum for the Insane, at Somerville, occu-
pies a fine situation on rising ground, and has 15 acres of land
attached to it. The grounds arc well laid out, and every provi-
sion is made to beguile the patients into forgetfulncss of their
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melancholy situation. — The Institution for tfie Blind, 'n\ South
Boston, is erected on elevated ground, and commands a splendid
view of the city, harbor, and surroiindir.;T country. An interest-
ing exhibition of the pupils takes place at the Institute on the
first Saturday of every month. Strangers can obtain admission
at any time by upi>lyiiig fer an ordtK Omnibuses from Boston
leuvo every 15 minutes. — Tlie Jlousrs of Industry, Correction,
and Reformation^ are in South Boston, near the brow of Dor-
cliester Heights, and occjipy about 00 acres of ground. — Fancuil
Hull Market, completed in 1827, at a cost, exclusive of land, of
,^150,000, is built entirely of granite, and is 536 ft. long and 50
wide, with a porti'^o, at each end, of four pillars 23 ft. high. In
the centre of the building is a dome of fine proportions. — The
Misonir, Temple is situated on Tremont-st., opposite to the Com-
mon. — The Mclodon .^ en Washington, near Bedford st. — The
Tremont Temple, formerly the Tremont Theatre, is on Tremont,
near School st. — Anviry Hill, corner of Washington and West
sts. ; Concert Hall, corner of Court and Hanover sts. ; Congress
Hall, 01. the corner of Congres.'=, and Milk sis. ; Pantheon Hall,
on Washington-st, above Boylston Market ; Washington Hall,
on Washington, near Bromfield st. ; Covenant Hall, on Wash-
ington-st., near Boyh^ton Maiket ; and Winthrop Hall, in Tre-
mont Row, are occupied as Odd Fellows' Lodges. The Free
Masons meet at the INIasonic Temple in Tremont-st.
Banks. — These are as follows: Atlantic, South Kilby-st. ; At-
las, GO State-st. ; Bcston, 48 State -st. ; Boylston, corner of
Washington and Boylston sfs. ; City, 61 State-st.; Columbian,
34 State-st. ; Exchange, 28 State-st. ; Eagle, 49 State-st. ;
Freeman's, 28 Sea-st. ; Globe, 22 State-st. ; Granite, 61 State-
st. ; Hamilton, 66 State-st. ; Market, 1 Merchants' Exchange ;
Merchants^ 28 State-st. ; Massachusetts, 66 State-st. ; Mechan-
ics', South Boston ; New England, 67 Stato-st. ; North, 2 Mer-
chants' Ex. ; Shawmui, 39 State-st. ; Shoe and Leather Deal-
ers\ 65 State-st.; State, 40 State-st.; Suffolk, 60 State-st.;
Traders', 91 State-st. ; Tremont, 41 State-st. ; Unio}$,AQ State-
et. ; Washington, 75 State-st.
Hotels. — The Tremont House, en Tremont and Beacon sis.,
was opened in October, 1829. It is a granite building, contain-
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iiig 180 rooms, tind cost, without the Ittiul, .^(kS.OOO. Hoard .$!>.()0
p'^r day. — Tlio Anirrlrnn Iluiisc, in IIinovcr-st„ is one of the
best houses in IJoston, und is providi-d with every couveuieiice to
render it a nio.4 ujjrrecablc " slo|)pini>;-j)l:ic(3." IJoard, by the day,
}$:}.00. — The United States Hotel, corner of Lincoln unri Heacli
sts., and opposite the Worcester Ruih'oad dejiot, is u fine establish-
ment. Wintrs liavo recently been added to this buiidinjf, which
make it, in point of size, equal, if not superior, to any otiier of its
kind in the country. Board 1^:2.00 perday. — The Adams House,
a new and beautiful hotel, is located in Washintf(on-st., near its
junction with Bedford-st. It is furnished throu^ijhout in a superb
style, and the comfort of visiters is particularly attended to. Board
J^iJ.OO per day. — Rererc House, an iiotel recently opened, has a
handsoino situation on Bowdoin Square. Board i$:2.()0 per day.
— The Marlhon/ Hotel, in W'^ashinirton-st., is a strict temper-
ance house, and a po})ular establisliment. Board ,*^"-2.()0 per day.
— The Alhion, in Tremont Row, is a jrood house, conducted on
the European plan. — Among other good hotels in Boston, are the
following: Bromjleld House, Bromfield-st., near Washington-
st. ; Commercial Coffee-House, Milk-st. ; City Hotel, Brattle-st. ;
Eastern Exchange Hotel, op])osito Eastern Railroad depot ; Ex-
change C)ffee- House, corner of Congress-sq. and Devonshiro-st. ;
Eastern Railroad House, 115 Commercial-st. ; Franklin House,
44 Merchants' Row ; Hanover House, 50 Ilanover-st. ; Mer-
chants'' Exchange Hotel, SiiiiQ-st. ; Pemhcrton House, lloward-
st. The price of board, at the above houses, varies from Ij^l.OO
to $1.50 per day.
Theatres, and other Places of Amusement. — The Howard
AthencEum, in Howard-st., occupies the site of the " Millerite
Tabernacle," which, after being converted into a theatre, was
destroyed by fire. The present building, considered one of the
handsomest of its kind in the country, cost upwards of J^100,000.
— The Boston Theatre, until recently the " Odeon," stands on
the corner of Federal and Franklin sts. — The National Theatre,
at the junction of Portland and Traverse sts., was built in 1831.
It was first opened for equestrian performances, but is now used
for theatrical representations. — The Adclphi, recently opened in
Court-st., is devoted to Burlesque and Vaudevilles. — The new
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Boston Museum is Kituatod oj)positc Treinont Row, near Court-
ht BcKidf.'S the curiosities of tlie Museum, it ofTers attractions iu
the way of tlieatrical perforinaiices, generally very entertaining.
Price of admission, 25 cents. — At the Missionunj House, in Pein-
l)erton-s(inare, is a Museum, collected and forwarded by mission-
aries in various parts of tlie world. Open daily : admission free.
— The Nnfural History Rooms, in Tremont-st., adjoining the
Boston Museum, are worthy of a visit. Admission free.
Placks worth VisiTiNc — The Bunker Hill Monuuient is in
Charlestown. The top of this structure commands a magnifi-
cent view, embracing a wide extent of land and water scenery.
The journey to the top is somewhat tedious, it being necessary
to mount nearly 300 steps ; yet liiis is forgotten in tiie charming
scene and delightfid air that await the arrival of the visiter. —
Near at hand is the United States Nary Yard, containing,
among other things, a ropewalk, tlie longest in the country. Tlie
machinery lu're is of tlue most perfect kind. — The State House.
— Faneuil Hall. — The State Prison, located in Charlestown.
Fee ,'i5 cents. — The Blind A.'^yluni and the Houses of Industry
and Reformation, both in South Boston. Omnibuses leave tiie
city every 15 minutes. F(tre {]\ cents. — The Custom-House, at
the foot of State-st. — Mount Auhurn Cemetery is about a mile
from Harvard University. It is an enchanting spot — a magnifi-
cent resting-place for the dead. The cemetery is reached by
taking the cars at Charlestown, which leave tiie depot several
times daily. (For the pages on which the above places are de-
scribed, see Index.) — Mr. Cushing's Garden, a place of great
beauty, is a short distance beyond Mount Auburn, in Watertown.
Tickets may be obtained gratis on application at the Horticul-
tural store in School-st. — Fresh Pond, another charming place
of resort, is about four miles from Boston, and half a mile from
Mount x\uburn ; it is reached by the railroad cars, which leave
Charlestown many times during the day. Fare 1:2^ cents. — The
other fine sheets of water in the vicinity of Boston, well worthy
the attention of visiters, are Horn, Spot, Spy, and Mystic Ponds.
Watering Pipages i\ the Vicinity of Boston. — Nahant, a
delightful watering-place, is situated about 12 miles from Boston,
by water, and 14 miles by land. During the summer season, a
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8t»^anil)0iit plios daily. Fare 25 cents. This is a most agroeiible
excursion, atlordiiijaii opimrtimlty, in passinjj tliroiifjh the harbor,
for sfointr some of the many heaiitiliil islaiuls with which it is
studded. Nahaiit may also be rer <"d by taking the Eiustern
Kiillroud cars as far as Lynn, and thence walkiufr or ridini^ a dis-
tance of three miles, aloiifr th*- hard sandy beach, in full view of
the open sea ; or by omnibuses, which intersect the railroad cars
at Lynn several times daily.
Tlie peninsida is divided into Groat and Itittle Nahant, and
Bass Neck. The former is the larjjest division, containinij 300
acres, a part of which is under cultivation, many liandsome
dwellings, and a sj)ac:ous hotel, with a piaz/aou each floor. From
this place the visiter has a boundless seacoast view.
On the 8. side of Great Nahant is the dark cave or grotto called
tlie Swallow's Cave, 10 feet wide, five feet high, and 70 long, m-
creasing in a short distance to It feet in breadth and IS or 20 in
height. On the north shore of the peninsula is a chasm 20 or .'JO
feet in depth, called the Spontinir Horn, into which, at about
half tide, the water rushes with great violence and noise, forcing
a jet of water through an aperture in the rock to a considerable
height in the air.
liarge numbers resort to Nahant, during the sultrj'^ heats of
summer, to enjoy the refreshing sea breeze. Visiters mayamu.se
themselves at this delightful place, by fishing, tlie grounds for
which are excellent ; by bathing, either in cold or warm water ;
with riding, «S^.c., &c.
Philip's Beach, a short distance n. e. of Nahant, is another
beautiful beach, and a noted resort for persons in search of pleas-
ure or health.
Nanfasket Beach, 12 miles from Boston, is situated on the e.
side of the peninsula of Nantasket, which forms the s. e. side of
Boston harbor, and comprises the town of Hull. The beach,
which is remarkable for its great beauty, is four miles in length,
and celebrated for its fine shell-fish, sea-fowl, and good bathing.
Chelsea Beach, about three miles in length, is situated in the
town of Chelsea, and is another fine place of resort. A ride along
this beach in a warm day is deliglitful. It is about five miles from
Boston, and may be reached by crossing the ferry to East Boston.
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The rates of fare in the city ofTiosfnii, to he taken hff or paid to the
owner or driver of any licenned carriage, are as follows:
For carrying a passenger from one place to another, within the city
proper, 25 cents.
For children between tlirec and twelve years of age, if more than
one, or if accornpHiiied by an adull. half price only is charged for each
child ; and for cliildrcn iimlertliree years of age, wiien accoiinianied by
their parents, or any adult, no (rharge is made. Every driver or owner
of any licensed carriag(% is obliged to carry with each passenger one
trunk, and a valise, saddle bag, carpet-bag, portmanteau, box, bundle,
basket, or oilier article us(;d in travelling, if lie be reipiested so to do,
without charge or compensation therefor ; but for every trunk or other
sucli article as above named, more than two, he is entitled to demand
and receive the sum of five cents.
DISTANCES I\ BOSTON I'UO.M Till'- KXCIl AN(; R IN STATE -ST RERT.
To the Providence Depot, three-quarters of a mile ; the Worcester
"•nd Old Colony Depots, two-tliiids of a mile ; the Boston and Maine
Depot, one-third of a mile ; the Lowell Depot, two-thirds of a mile ;
the Eastern Depot, half a mile; IJuiiker Hill iMonument and Navy
Yard, \\ mile; Roxbury, 2] miles; Chelsea, two miles; Cambridge
Bridge, three-quarters of a mile ; Harvard University, 2h miles ; Mount
Auburn, 4A miles; Fresh Pond, five miles ; East Boston, l^ mile; Mt.
Washington and Dorchester Heights, S. Boston, two miles ; House of
Reformation, S. B., 2;f miles.
Steamboat Convevances fhom Boston. — Duriiifj the season
of navigation steainbouts leave Boston for Portsmouth, N. H., and
also for Portland, Mo. The fares are nsuuUy low, as the boats
run in opposition to the railroad.
For Bath, Gardiner, and. llullowell. — St^'aniers leave Boston
for the above places, from the end of T wharf, every Tuesday
and Friday, returninor on alternate days. Stages will be found in
readiness at Hallowell and Gardiner, on the arrival of the boat, to
take passengers to Waterville, Farmington, Readfield, Win-
throp, &LC. The stage route from the above places to the e. of
the Kennebec, and to Quebec, Can., will be found both pleasant
and expeditious.
For Bangor. — A steamboat leaves from the foot of Hanover-st.
every Tuesday and Friday, in the afternoon, for Bangor. Usual
fare $3.00. At Belfast stages will be in readiness to convey
passengers to Castine, Deer Isle, Sedgwick, Bluehill, and Ells-
worth.
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For Edftfport, Mr., and St. Johnfi, N. B. — A steamboat leaves
E;istrrii Steurnbout Wharf for the above places twice a week, re-
turniiijr on alternate days. Usual fare to Eastport {^6.00 ; to St.
Johns ^W.OO.
Note.— For the routes diverging from Boston, see railroads under
their respective heads.
EASTERN RAILROAD,
Skaboakd, or Lower Uolte. (See Map No. 4.)
There are two routes from Boston to Portland, Me. ; the East-
ern or seaboard route from Eiist Boston, 105 miles in length, and
the Boston and Main^•, or inland, or upper route, whicli connects
with the Eastern at South Berwick, Me. The distance by the
latter route is 109 miles. They are both well-manajjed roads,
and the cars and conveniences upon them not inferior to thase
uj)on the best roads in the country.
The Eastern Railroad from Boston to Salem was opened in
1838; to Portsmouth, N. U., in 1840; and to Portland, Me., in
1842. The cost of the road to Portsmouth, 54 miles, includinfj a
double track to Salem, with locoujotives, cars, &C., was .*$2,500,000.
The Portsmouth, Saco, and Portland Railroad, 51 miles, cost
$1,200,000.
From Boston to Portland via Salem, Newburyport, and
Portsmouth. — In order to take the ears from Baston, which
leave several times daily, to any place on this route, passengers
must purchase their tickets at the depot on Eastern Avenue,
Commercial-st., and cross the ferry to East Boston, where is the
connnencement of the railroad.
The first 8topj)ing-place on this route is at Lynn Hotel, one
mile from the town of Lynn. Persons wishing to stop at this
great shoe-mart, will leave the cars at the second stopping-place,
nine miles from Boston. Fare 25 cents.
Salem, which contains a population of about 17,000, is situated
on a peninsula, a short distance from the sea, and 20 miles from
Cape Ann. It was formerly extensively engaged in the East
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India trade, but has declined in commercial importance, most of
its KJiipping having been removed to Boston, aitlionj^li continuing
to be owned in Salem. Ci)eKtnut-i?t., one of the handsomest
thorouglifares in the country, has rows of elm-lrees on either side,
and contains many splendid mansions. Tho Naumkeag Steam
Cotton Factory, employing upwards of 500 hands, and the largest
of its kind in tlie U. States, is located here. The Museum of tho
East India Marine. Socicly is well worlh a visit, for which tickets
of admission can be procured gratis, on appliccxticn. It is remark-
able for tho variety and extent of its natural and artificial curiosi-
ties, collected from every part of the world. Fare from Boston
40 cents. The Eastern I^iilroad passes through a tunnel built
under Essex and Washington sts., and is thence carried over a
bridge of considerable length to IJeverly.
Beverly, two miles nortli of Salem, and 10 from Boston, is con-
nected with the former place by a bridge across the North River;
the bridge, which was built in 1788, Is 1,500 ft. in length. The
inhabitants are very generally engaged in tho fisheries. Pop.
about 5,000. Fare 45 cents.
Wenham is a very pleasant town, 20 miles n. by e. of Boston.
Pop. about 2,000. Wenham Pond, a beautiful s leet of water,
about a mile square, allords abundance of excellent fish, and is
much visited by persons fond of angling. It is ali>o noted for the
quality and quantity of its ice, a large amount of v/hich is yearly
exported. Fare 50 cents.
Ipswich contains about 3,000 inhabitants. The country aromid
is well cultivated and beautifully variegated. Fare 70 cents.
Rowley is an agricultural town much resorted to by families
seeking a healthy sunnncr location. Distance from Boston 29
miles. Fare 80 cents.
NKWBURYroaT, Mass., lies on a gentle acclivity, dn the s. bank
of tho Merrimack Uiver, near its union with the Atlantic. It is
considered one of the most beautiful towns in New ]']ngland. In
consequence of a sand-bar at the mouth of the harbor, its foreign
conmierce has greatly declined. The celebrated G^^orgo White-
field died in this town in Sept., 1770. Pop. about 10,000. Fare
from Boston ^1.00.
Salisburi Beach, celebrated for its beauty and salubrity, is much
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visited during the warm season. Il is from four to five miles dis-
tant from Ne\vl)uryport.
Seahrook is noted for its wliale-bout huildinjx, which is carried
to a great extent. The inliabitaiits are mostly meehanics and
seamen. Poj). about 2,000. Fare from Boston ^lAH.
Hampton Falls was originally a part of Hampton, from whic'i
it was separated and incorporated in 1712. The inhabitants are
mostly engaged in agricultural pursuits. Poj). about 900.
liampiJtn is pleasantly situated near the Atlantic coast. From
elevations in the vicinity there are fine virvvs of the otrcan, tlie
I>le of Shoals, and of the sea-coast from Cape Ann to Furts-
iiiouth. Fare from Boston $;I..''2. II:uni)ton Beach has become
;i favorite place of resort for parties of pleasure, invalids, and thos»'
seeking an invigorating air. (irrat lltiar's Head, in this town, is
uu abrupt eminence extending into (he sea, and dividing the
beaches on either side. There is here an iiotel for the acconmio-
<l;ition of visiters. The fishing a short distance from the shore is
very good.
The Isle Of ■> h is distant alwut nine miles from Hampton
and from Port: u.outh. These shoals are seven ia number. Hog
Island, the largest, contains .'^50 acres, mostly rocky and barren.
f!s greatest elevation is T).') feet above higli-water maik. Upon
tliis island is an hotel, recently erected. These rocky isles are a
p't'asant rt^ort for water parties, and the bracing air, wliile re-
froshing to the sedentary, cana(;t be otherwise tlian stilutary to
invalids. — Ri/r. Beach is another noted watcring-plaee on this
coa-t, much fre jueuted bj"" persons from the neigldjoring towns.
Po ITS MOUTH, N. H.. the principal town in the state, and the
only seaport, is built on the fi. side of Piscataqna river. It is in
X.Lat. 43^ 4' 54", W. Long. 70== 45'. Pop. about 12,000. Its
situation is a fine on", being on a j)eninsida near the moutli of
the river. It is connected by bridges with Kiltery in Maine, and
Newcastle on Grand Island, at the mouth of the river. 'Phe har-
bor is safe and deep, and is never frozen, its strong tides prevent-
ing the formation of ice. There is here a U. States Navy Yard,
one of the safest and most convenient on the coast. Tne North
America, the first Hne-of-batt!e-ship launched in this hemisphere,
was built here during tlic Uevoiulioii. Portsmouth is well sup-
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plied with excelltMit wutcr broii<rht from a fountain three miles
distant, and conducted into all the principal streets. Fare from
Boston, ^ISiO.
South Berwick is situated at the point where the Eastern Rail-
road is intorsoeted by the Boston and Maine Railroad, and is 66
niilps distant from Boston by the foriner route, and 7.3 by the latter.
Saco, situated on one of the largest rivers in New England, is
a port of entry, and has a flourishing trade. From the mouth of
the river a fine beach extends five miles, called Old Orchard
Beach Pop. about 6,000. Fare $2.90.
Vmw OF PORTLAN-p.
Portland is 105 miles from Bostou, 58 s. w. from Augusta,
the capital of the state, 125 from Bangor, and £50 from Wash-
ington, and is in N. Lat. 43° 39' 26", W. Lon. 70° 20' 30 ". It
is handsomely situated on a peninsula, occupying the ridge and
side of a high jwint of land, in the s. w. extremity of Casco Bay,
and on approaching it from the ocean is seen to great advantage.
The harbor is one of the best on the Atlantic coasi, the anchor-
age being protected on every side by land, whilst the water is
deep, and comtnunication with the ocean direct and convenient.
It is defended by forts Preble and Scammel. On the highest
point of the peninsula is an obser\'atoiy 70 ft. in height, com-
manding a fine view of the city, harbor, and islands in the bay,
'I'he misty forms of the White Mountains, GO miles distant, are
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discernible in clear weather. The scenery urouncl Portland is
noted for its extent, variety? and beauty, and is not surpassed by
any similar view in the country.
The trade of Portland is larire, and is still Increasing^. Fish,
lumber, and produce generally, are the chief articles of export.
Its commerce with the principal places on the Atlantic coast, the
southern ports, and the West Indies, is very extensive.
The great railroad from Portland to Canada is in progress, and
also one to Augusta, (with a branch to Bath ;) this is to be con-
tinued to B aigor, and in time will be, no doubt, extended to the
frontier, and into New Brunswick, there meeting the " St. An-
drews, Woodstock, and Quebec Railroad,'' the route of which
has been surveyed, and a portion of which is now being con-
structed. When these great thoroughfares are completed, Port-
land will rank as one of the first commercial cities of our fust-
growing country.
There are several well-kept hotels in Poriland, the principal of
which are the American, in Congress-st. ; Elm Taceru, Federal-
st. ; and the United States Hotel, corner of Congress and Fed-
eral sts. Fare from Boston to Portland {^3.00 ; usual time 5^
hours. (For routes from Portland, see Index.)
FaoM BosTO.v to Danvers. — Take the cars at East Boston for
Salem ; thence by the Essex Railroad to Danvers, 16 miles from
Boston. Fare 45 cents. This road is to intersect the Boston and
Maine and Boston and Lowell railroads at Wilmington. Tan-
niag, and the manufacture of pottery and boots and shoes, form
the chief trade of Danvers.
From Boston to M.viiblehe.vd. — Take the cars as above to
Salem ; thence by the branch road to Marblehead, a distance of
IH miles. Fare 46 cents. The enterprise of the inhabitants of
th!s rocky town is chiefly directed to the fishpries, and the amount
of its exports is very considerable. Pop. about 6,000.
Fkom Boston to Gloucester. — By Eastern Railroad to Bev-
erly, 16 miles ; thence by the Gloucester Branch Railroad to
Manchester and Gloucester : total, 34 miles. Fare 75 cents.
Gloucester is situated on Cape Ann, the eastern extren)ity of
Massachusetts, and on the n. shore of Massachusetty Bay. The
town is on the southern side of tiie cape, and has one of tiie finest
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harbors on tlie whole Atlantic coast. The excUisive trade of the
place is maritime. In 1847, 150 schooners, with a tonnage of
10,000 tons, and manned hy 1,500 men, were en)ployed in the
co<l, hahhut, and mackerel fisheries. It is a port of entry, an(i
ith foreign and domestic trade is quite extensive. There were 1.30
arrivals from foreign ports in 18 KJ, and the importations at this
port were valued at }j$:200,000. Ahout 17,000 tons of shipping
are owned liere. In the town ire seven churches, a town hall,
stone hankin<r-house, and various other public buildings. Tlie
population of (iloucester is about (),000, and that on the whole of
Cape Ann about 10,000. During the sunnner season Gloucester
is a great resort for those who are desirous of enjoying the sea-
breeze of the Atlantic, and of bvthing in its clear blue water.
By many, this place is thought to equal Newport, and the situa-
tion and location of the two places are somewhat similar.
From Portsmouth to Concoud. — This is a new route, and will
j)robably be open for travel during the present year. The route
d^'termined on intersects the Hoston and Maine Railroad at South
Newmarket, and passes on through Epping, Raymond, Candia,
and Suncook village, in Pembroke, to Concord.
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BOSTON AND MAE^TE RAILROAD.
(SeeMap ^'o. 4.)
This road is 73 miles long, and cost ^1,887,340. It was open-
ed from Wilmington in 1843. On the 1st of July, 1845, it was
opened to Boston, which it reaches by crossing the Charles river
over a viaduct of considerable length, and terminates in a com-
modious depot at the f(Jot of Union-st., in Ilaymarket-square. A
canal formerly occupied the space between this depot and the
river, over which t!ie rails are laid. By this arrangement the
cars are brought almost to the commercial centre of the city.
The stock of this well-managed and prosperous road is among
the best in the country. Cars leave Boston from the above-
named depot for Portland and intermediate places, daily.
Boston to Portland via Havi^iuiill and Dover, (Upper
Route.) — In crossing the Charles river, the State Prison, a gran-
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ite building situated ou Prison Point in Charlcstown, is an object
of attraction. The first sloppinir-place on this route is at Somer-
rillc, two miles distant from Boston. Fare 8 cents.
Mnldcuy five miles from Boston, is noted for its dyeing estab-
li.shments. Fare 12 cents. — Sfonefiain, three miles beyond, has
a population of about 2,000, which is principally occupied in the
manufacture of shoes. Fare 18 cents. In this town is Spot
Pond, a beautiful sheet of pure water, covering an area of Q^'.i
acres, and which is 143 ft. y'' ^ highwaler-mark in Boston
harbor.
South Reading is a neat and flourishing place, where shoes,
cidyuict-ware, and other articles, are extensively manufactured.
Fiirc 25 cents. A largo and beautiful pond, the source of the
Suugus river, is not far distant.
Read ng, 12 miles from Boston, is another important boot and
shoe mart. Fare 30 cents. Here the curs stop a few minutes
for refreshments.
Wilmington, 17 miles from Boston, is where the Boston and
Maine Railroad formerly commenced : it is united with the Low-
ell Railroad at the depot, two miles s. of the village. The town
is celebrated for its growth of hops, large quantities of which are
annually produced. Fare 40 cents.
Andover, a beautiful town, under excellent cultivation, has
long been celebrated for its literary and theological institutions.
Fare 60 cents.
At North Andover is a branch road leading to the new city of
Lawrence, which is situated ou the Merrimack at its junction
with the Spicket river. The water-power of Lawrence is very
great, and will no doubt make it an important manufacturing
place. Its population is now probably not less than 10,000. A
railroad is in progress connecting Lawrence with Manchester,
N. II. ; and also another, which is to unite it with the great
manufacturing town of Lowell.
Bradford is pleasantly situated on the Merrimack river. The
inhabitants are principally engaged in tlie making of boots and
shoes. A bridge 750 ft. long connects this town with Haverhill
on the opposite side of the river. Pop. about 3,000. Fare from
Boston 85 cent?.
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Haverhill is delightfully located at the head of navigation on
the Merrimack, and is no situated as to command a largo inland
trade. Boots and shoos, morocco leather, hats, cabinet-ware,
and many other articles, aro extensively made here. Pop. about
5,000. Fare from Boston 85 cents.
Plaistow, N. //., is an old town, having obtained its charter in
1741). Pop. about 800. Fare . 1^1. 00.
Exeter is a beautiful town, 49 miles n. of Boston, 14 s. w. of
Portsmouth, and 40 s. e. of Concord, the capital of the state.
Cotton goods, morocco leather, paper, blank books, &c., are
manufactured here. Pop. al)out 3,000. Fare ,<^1.30.
Dover, N. II., one of the most important towns in the state, is
situated on the Cocheclio river, at the head of navigation, about
12 mi!i;s from the ocean. The falls in this river, whose name
they boar, have a sudden descent of 32 ft. Upon these falls have
been erected the mills of the " Cocheco Cotton Manufacturing
Company," incorporated in 1820. This company has a capital
of more than a million of dollars invested, and employs upwards
of 1 ,000 persons. The " mills" in Dover are well worthy of a visit.
Fare from Boston ^1.75.
Somerworth, on the Salmon Falls river, is a flourishing town
with an extensive water-power. The river is of sufficient depth
for vessels of 250 tons. — Great Falls is a large and extensive
n)anufacturing village. — At South Berwick the Boston and Maine
Ri: iroad unites with the Portsmouth and Saco Railroad. (For the
continuation of the route to Portland, see page 44.)
BOSTON AND LOWElCiL, AND NASHUA AND CONCORD
RAILROADS.
(See Map No. 4.)
The Boston and Lowell Railroad was opened in June, 1835.
Its length is 20 miles. It cost, including depots, engines, cars,
&.C., ^1,940,418. The country passed over is uneven, but the
average of inclination does not vary over 10 ft. in a mile, so well
is the grade preserved. It is undoubtedly one of the best, and
most productive roads in the country. A branch road extends to
VVc
1a)\
Tlu
road
at a
R,
Cf'^rs
fhcir
l)y a
exfen
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Me
of niv
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water,
rural b(
to Son
miles, i
to Wol)
ff>n, 15
cents ;
L0W£
tent of
variety <
of Merri
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'« very r;
consist of
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BOSTON AND LOWELL RAILFIOAD.
49
IS
Il835.
cars,
it the
well
, and
kids to
Wobiirn Centr<», a distance of two miles. The Niishnu and
lif)\voll Railroad was opened in Ort., IH.'H. Its lenfjtli is 15 miles.
The cost of its constrnction was ,$r<()(),0()0. The Concord Rail-
road, opened in Nov., ISI.T, is .'}.') miles lonj^. It was constructed
at a cost of }$r^0(),()00.
Roi.'TR BRTWici'.N HosTON, Lowr.LL, AND CoNCOKi). — Passen-
irrrn on this ronte will take the cars of the Lowell Railroad, at
their dejmt in Lowell-st., near Charles river, which river is (grossed
by a viadnct to /v/.s/ Canihri(I<sr. a flonrishintj place, with many
extensive maniifactori«s, of wliicli the jrlass works are the most
inij)ortant, J$r)00,()00 worth of ;j;Iass beinjj annnally made here.
il/pf//c>/v/, a beautiful town, five miles |>om Boston, at t!>e head
of navijjation on the Mystic river, is noted for its ship-building.
F/irr IL'i cents.
Wohmn has a varied and p1tsisin<r aspect, and contains some
l)eantiful farms. Horn Pinid in this town is a delightful sliect of
wat<'r, surrounded bv ever;jfreens, and is so remarkable for its
rural beauties as to attract many visiters from a distance. Fare
to South Wohurn, eight miles, 20 cents, and to Woharn, 10
miles, 25 cents. A branch railroad extends from South Woburn
to Woburn Centre, a distance of two miles. Fare to WUminiT'
ton, 15 miles, 35 cents ; BiUrrica and Tewkshuri/, 19 miles, 45
cents ; Blllerica MUlft, 22 miles, 55 cents.
Lowell, the Manchester of Aiuerica, is remarkable for the ex-
tent of its water-power, its rapid (rrowth, and the i>crfection and
variety of its manufactures. The c'.ty is situate<l on the s. side
of Merrimack river, at its junction with Concord river. The
whole fall of the Merrimack at this place is IJO ft , and the quan-
tity of water never falls short of 2,000 cnhic feet per second, and
is very rarely so low as that. The goods manufactured here
consist of broadcloths, sheetings, calicoes, car})ets, rugs, cassi-
niores, and many other useful articles. In 1815 the site whero
the city stands was a wilderness, with the exception of a few
isolated dwellings; it has now 12 numnfacturing corporations,
having an aggregate capital stock of {^12,1 10,000, and employ-
ing 12,630 hands, whose weekly wages, clear of board, amounts
to ^36,446. There are two institutions for Savings — the Lowell
and the City — where their operatives depasited during the year
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ending April MO, 1847, Jj^x.'jCjnor) ; throu HuukH, liaviiifr an ag-
gregate capital of }$?!)()(),()()(• ; and u Mutual Insurance Company,
wliif' has been highly successfnl in its operations. The perHons
employed in the neveral manufacturing eHtahlishments have ac-
cess to a library of 7,000 volumes, belonging to the city. An
hospital has also been established for the sick and disabled. The
various factories produce weekly an aggregate of 1, 920,900 yards
of cotton and 27,S!n of woollen fabrics, in which (>83,000 pounds
of the raw material are consiuned. The present popidation of
Lowell is3.'J,000. In 18128 it was only 3,3'J± Fare from Bos-
tort to Lowell, 2G miles, G') cents — time, one hour. Fare tu
Middles'eXf 28 miles, 70 cents ; (o Chelmsford, 30 miles, 75
cents ; Tijngshuro\ 31 miles, 80 cents ; and to Little's, 37 miles,
90 cents.
Nasuua, 41 miles from Boston, is the centre of a considerable
trade, and the seat of important manufactures. The volume of
water atForded by the Nashua river, at tho driest season of the
year, is 180 cubic feet per second. Pop. about 5,000.
Nnshrille is separated from Nashua by the Nashua river: they
are, however, conne-cled by a bridge It is the terminus of the
road from Lowell, which joins the Concord about a mile distant.
The Nashua and Worcester iiailroad, 42 miles in length, will also
liave its terminus here. Poj). 3,000. Fare from Boston $1.00.
Litchfield, on the e. side of the Merrimack, is a good agricul-
tural town. In the township are two ferries, Thornton's and
Reed's. Pop. about fiOO. Fare to Thornton's Ferry $1.10, and
to Reed's Ferry $1.20.
Manchester is on the e. side of the Merrimack, 59 miles from
Boston : it received a city charter in 1846. The river here affords
immense water-power, and manufacturing is extensively carried
on. The growth of Manchester has been so rapid, that it now
almost rivals Lowell. The population of tliis place, as shown by
a recent census, is 12,28G — increase in one year, 2,162. Fare
$1.40. A railroad is in progress i>om Manchester to Lawrence,
which, by forming a connection with tho Salem and Lowell
Railroad, at Wilmington, will be united with Salem harbor.
Concord, the capital of the State of New Hampshire, and
shire town of the county of Merrimack, lies on both sides of
THE WIIITK .MOl'NTAINS.
51
ag-
ny,
ac-
An
The
•iirds
iinds
jn of
Bos-
tire to
's, 75
miles,
erablp
line of
of the
r : they
of the
dit^tant.
ill also
1. 00.
rricul-
[is and
0, and
^8 from
affords
I carried
it now
[own by
Fav.
^rence,
Lowell
jr.
lire, and
1 sides of
I'
Merrimack river, and is 7G miles n. w. of Boston. The princi-
pal villaj^e, and seat of most of the business of the town, is on
the western side of the river, exlendinj; nearly two miles, and is
one of the most healthy and pleasantly nitnatcd viliafrcs in New
Kiiijland. The Stat«'-IIonse, constrnct«'(' of hewn {granite, occu-
pies a beautiful site in the centre of the villajje. It is 12<) ft.
loiii;, 41) wide, and rises two stories above the basement. The
State Prison, a massive granite structure, is located here. l*o[j.
alxjut (),000. Fare from Boston J5>1-^5. Time 3^ hours.
NoTK.— For continuation of rotites from Concord, see Index for North-
ern Railroad, and Boston, Concord, and Montreal Railroad.
THE WHITE MOUNTAINS.
These mountains are situated iu the state of New Hampshire,
Coos county, and extend from s. w. toN. e., about 20 miles. They
are, with the exception of the Rocky Mountains, the hijjfhest in
the United States. Mount Washington^ (),:2-43 ft. above the levtl
of the sea, is the most elevated peak. The others are Mount
Adams, 5,7G7 ft. ; JelFerson, 5,GG5 ; Madison, 5,.3S4 ; Monroe,
5,298 ; Franklin, 4,854 ; and La Fayette, 4,723. The ascent
to the summits of these mountains, thouyh fatijjuing, is not dan-
gerous, and the visiter is richly rewarded for his exertion. In
passing from the Notch to the highest sunmiit, he crosses the
tops of mounts La Fayette, Franklin, and Monroe. Li accom-
plishing this, he must pass through a forest, and cross several ra-
vines. These chasms are filled up with trees, exactly even with
the n^.ountain, on either side, their branches interlocking with
each other in such a manner as to make it difHcult to pass through
them, and they are so stiff and thick as almost to support a per-
son's weight.
Mount La Fayette is easily ascended ; its top, to the extent of
five or six acres, is smooth, and gradually slopes away from its
centre. The prospect from this summit is beautiful. To the
north the eye is dazzled with the splendor of Blount Washington.
On descending this mountain, a small pond of water is found at
its base ; from which the ascent is gradual to the summit of
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TnB Wii.LUT HooBB, Whits Mountains
Mount Franklin. Aftor crossing this mountain, you pass over
the east pinnacle of Mount Monroe, and soon find yourself on a
plain of some extent at the foot of Mount Washington. Here is
a fine resting-place, on the margin of a beautiful sheet of water,
of an oval form, covering about three-fourths of an acre. Di-
rectly before you the pinnacle of Mount Washington rises with
majestic grandeur, elevated about 1,500 feet above the plain, and
presenting a variety of colors and forms. The view from this
point is grand and picturesque. Innumerable mountains, lakes,
ponds, rivers, towns, and villages meet the eye, and in the dis-
tance may be seen the waters of the Atlantic stretching along
the dim horizon. To the north is seen the lofty summits of Ad-
ams and Jefferson ; and to the east, a little detached from the
range, stands Mount Madison. During two-thirds of the year,
the summits of these mountains are covered with snow and ice,
giving them a bright and dazzling appearance.
The followinjr excellent account of the " Ascent of Mount Wash-
ington," we extract from a description by the Rev. J. S. C. Abbot.
" After passing the Notch of the White Mountains, the traveller en-
ters upon a plain, through which meanders the Ammonoosuc river as it
THF. WIHTK >1i>1:NTAINS.
63
over
on a
[ero is
ater,
Di-
with
1, and
[i this
[lakes,
|e dis-
I along
f Ad-
Ini the
year,
id ice,
Lvash-
l\bbot.
ller en-
;r as it
hastens onward to utiili' its watiTs with tlie llixols of the C'oniirclicut..
As you ii(l«' along this pleasant rouil, the valley, open in the west, is
frmi,'e(l on the north and tlir soiilli l)y IhkIi hills, wiiile hcliiiid you ris«
the niajestu' sKininits of Ihc riioniitaui raiiue yon have just passed. For
four miles you ruUi aloiiK niu'rli of th(! way under the shade of over-
liauuiiiK trees, ni(>etin^ Willi no house, and no si^ns of human life, ex*
oept the road over which you are trav<dliii«. A turn in the road suddenly
opens to you a heauliful scene. In the nil 1st of a smooth and vrrdant
meadow, appears the spaeious hottd of .Mr. Kahyan. Tlu; iiiaKiututle
of this establishment, and the nic».' table whicdi he spreads, seem to
make his house the fashionable place; of resort, though it is far less f.v
vorably situated, in respecl to si-cnery. than the house of Thomas ("raw-
ford, at the Notch. As you sit under the pia/za at Fubyan's, you see a
raiii^c; of ImkIi hills, covered with forest, runnint,' alont,' the border of the
valley upon the iiortli anil the south, the spurs or abutments of the White
.Mountains, v\ hudi, at the distani:e of about ten miles, re^r t eir majes-
t.u' summits into the cdouds.
" The next morniiij,' after our arrival at Fabyan's, we prepareij to as-
cend .Mount \Vasliiii;,'toii. The scene of ilejiarture is a very intere.stiim
one. Immediately nitt'.v breakfast the horses were found, iili saddlea,
standing by the side of the piazza, and the genllemen and ladies, in a
great variety of costume, were selecting their steeds for the mountain
ride. Our party consisted of thirteen— threi* l.ulies, nine gentlemen, a. J
u guide, with a knapsack containing provisions for our picnic: ui)on t le
summit. All the company in the house were asseml)led to witness luo
departure. The whole scene was one of unusual animation and hilar-
ity. Soon all were mounted, and starting otf at a brisk trot, we roile
along the road for about a mile and a half. Then striking into a little bri-
dle patii, just wide enough for t)ne horse, and entirely overarclied wiUi
trees, we trotted along in single tile, now uscen ling ami again desceiul-
1111,'; now riding alora the banks of a rushing mountain strciam. and
again fording the torrent with the water nearly to the saddle-girths—
occasionally emerging into some little oi)ening where inoiinlain torrent.s
had swept away the trees, and immediately again plunging into ttie
gloom of the eternal forest. The road, generally follow ing the mean-
dering banks of the Ammonoosue river, here a foaming i.i<'i,ntaiii tor-
rent, was smooth and easy for the feet of the horses, so ;I. a our long
cavalcade, one behind the other, proceeded very briskly on it.s way,
eidivening the passing hours with conversation and joke.s and fragments
of song. A ride of six miles over this delightful valley road, brought
us to the foot of Mount Washington ; and now we commenced the ar-
duous ascent. The path is as steep as a horse can climb, and winds
wildly about among rocks and stumps and prostrate trees, ar-d over
ledges and crags where one would Uardl} think that a horse's foot could
possibly stand. The horses toil, panting up the steep sides of the moun-
tains, stopping, as I observed by my watch, every two minutes to breathe
-As I rode in the rear of the party, it was truly a picturesque sight to
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RAIMKJAD AND STKAMROAT COMPANION.
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watch llir long prnc<'s>ioii windiiiR its way uiiioiif,' the crags above my
head. We oHen jmsseil siniiigs of eivsliil wuter gu^Iiing from the
rocks, iiiiil at o.ie in particular, about a tlunt of tlie way up the luonii-
taiii, (;a:lo 1 th(.' ' Moss Spring,' and where there chanced to be a levcd
spot of p('rha|)s two rods s(piare llie whole party dismounted foi leu
minutes to re(r(!sh the liorses, and to rctfresh tliemseives with water as
purr as mortal man can (h'ink.
•* We were soon again on our way, an 1 tlie forest trees, wliich had
towc!*,' 1 so ioftiiy above our lusuls, ra|»i<lly liwindlevl in size till tticy
becaiiK; but one or two feet in height, and spread their gnarled and
scraggy blanches ov(,'r the ground. We soon rose above this stuiite I
vegetation, and the horses climbed from rock to rock (jver the bald face
of tli(! inounlain, and tiiere was reveaied below us a wild and solitary
woiid of sombre foriists, and mounta n ranges furrowed liy avalan.dics,
and pcalxj nsmu on every shUn and torrents now vi>il)le by a silvery
foam leaping down .soi'k> rocky betl, and again only by a long hue m
the foiesl. showing the path it had cut through the trees. 'I'hr |)r«'cip;-
tous ascent now became at times ra;her fear.ul, and one could not but
sliu Itler a.s lie looked down into the gloomy gulfs bidow him, at tlie
thought of the consetpience of oiu; misslep by his hor>e. When we ha I
arrived willun about lialf a mile of the summit of the mouid.am we came
to a d !ap;d ited stone; hut. wiihoiit door or roof; and here we left the
horses, thougii adventurous |)ersonsdo sometimes keep U[)on their backs,
and climb over these precnpitous and crumbling masses of pranite, to
the vt ry top o
f the
mountain. We, however, fouii'l the la->t half mile
asardui>usan undertaking as we were willing toadvenluie even onf.>ot.
Climl<;i;g slowly in Indian file among the huge bloi;ks of stone v\hi-h
are pile 1 to.L'etlier in all im-igina!)l«! confusion, we soon stood \iyn\ I be
summ.t. Tliere is something awful in the aspect of the dark, itriished,
storm worn crags, whudi C(j;npose the brow of this mountain moniio-li.
JS'o I lie IS seen here, no sounds are heard but the rush of the slormand
tlie roar of the thmidtn*. A sccMie of wil Iness and desolation is spread
a:oiiiid wlnidi IS indes(!ribab!e, but wdiudi ar«)uses in the soul the liiuli-
esl fMiiotions of sublimity. An ocean of mou.ilains is outspread m eve' y
d .eel ion. Dark and bloomy gulfs, thousands of feet in depth, are opea-
e 1 befvue you. In the almost boundless e.Ki>anse ot'dreariiicss and des-
o alion, hardly a vestige of human liabila'.ioii can be seen. The soui is
(.ppr(!ssetl witli a sense of loneliness, solitude, and omnipotent power.
it IS the mount of meditation. It is the allar for spiritual sacrifice ai.d
piayei. Tlu! majesty of (ioil and the insigiuticaiii'e of man stand in
such strong contrast, that tlie meditative saul is overwhelmed willi
^.Tatitude and adoration.
•' We spent an lu)ur ui)on the summit. It was the middle of July. At
a short distance from us were- svvn several acres of snow. S, .reading
oiir refreshments upon a llat rock we pa; took of our repast, and at four
o'clock we were greeted by our friends at I'abyan's, as we disiuouiileu
at liis door.
Tlir. WHITE MOUNTAIN'S.
55
II, y. At
\:\\ tour
«' Tlie (iue!?li3n is often asked, Is it wise for ladies to undertake the
ascent ? My advice is tins : if a lady is in feeble health, or of very nerv-
ous temperament, slie will fuid iier.-elf far more comfortable to remam
111 her rocking-chair at Fabyan's. But if a lady is in ordinary lieallh,
and has the least love of adventure, or the least susceptibility to emo-
tions of tiie sublime, let her by no means forego the pleasure of the
enterprise. Every hour will be frauj,dit with luxury, and the remem-
brance will be a source of joy while life shall last."
T/ie Nofcii of t/ie \Vhi(e Moiiiitain)^ is a V( ry narrow defile,
fxteiulinj^ for wo miie.s between hufro clifls, aj>pareiitly rout asun-
dir by some vast couvu!.-ioii of nature. The entrance of the
chasm on the east side, is formed by two rocks standintr perpeii-
(li(;iilarly, about i20 feet from each oilier. The road from Port-
land to Ijancaster on the Connecticut river passes throii;!rIi this
notch, foilowiiiij the course of the iiead stream of the Saco river.
A short distance from the commencement of the chasm is a beau-
tiful cascade, iNSiiiu;r from a mountain on the r';j;ht, and passing
over a series of rocks almost perpendicular, with a course so little
broken as to preserve the api)earance of a uniform current. This
stream, one of the most beautilul in the world, falls over a stu-
pendoi!s precipice, formin;jr the Silver Cusr.ade. About a mile
distant from the Notch is the Flume, a stn'am of water fallinpf
over three precipices from a height of 2.')0 ft. It falls over the
first tw(j in a single stream, and over the lust in tiiree ; these are
again united at the bottom in a natural basin formed in the rocks.
'I'he Profile M nuifdin is about three miles s. from Mount La
Fayette, and rises to the height of ab:)Ut 1,000 ft. It is near the
road leading frotn Fraiicnn'ta, by the foot of the Haystack
Mountain to Plymouth and Concord. The bare rock on which
the |)rorilt! is delineated, is granite ; from its long exposure to the
atmosi)here, it is, however, of a dark retidish brown. A side-
view of this projecting rock, near the ()eak of the mountain in a
nortlierii direction, exliibits the [u-ofile of the human face, in
which every lim> and feature is distinctly marked, liut after
passing the mountain to the south the likeness is immediately
lost. The Willey H-mxe stands in the Notch, on the westerly
side of the road, a short d.stance from the bliitr, which rises to the
height of about t2,000 feet. This was formerly occupied by Cap-
tain Willey, \vl ), with his wif«', live children, and two men, was
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destroyed on the 28th of Aug. 1^26, by an avalanche or slide
from the mountain.
" Nearly in range of tiie house, a slide from the extreme point of the
westerly hill came down in a deep mass to vvillun about live rods of the
dwelling, where its course appears to have been checked by a large
block of granite, which backed the rolhng mass for a njoment until it
separated into two streams, one of which rushed down to the north end
of the house, crushing the barn, and spreading itself over the meadow ;
the other passing down on the south side, and swallowing up the un-
fortunate beings, who probably attemjHed to fly to a shelter, which, it is
said, had been erected a few rods distant. This shelter was completely
overwhelmed. Hocks weighing from 10 to 50 tons being scattered in
every direction about the place, rendered escape impossible. The house
remained untouched, though large stones and trunks of trees made
fearful iipproaches to its walls ; and the moving mass, wb'ch separated
behind the building, again united in its front I The hou.^e alone, the
only spot untouched by the crumbling and consuming power of the
storm, could have been their refuge from the horrible ui)roar around."
A larj^o three-storied hotel, painted white, now occupies the
site of the Willey House, yet this curiosity has been preserved
and forms part of the estubUshnient. In the summer of 1846,
when digfrjng the foundation for this hotel, the bones of one of
the children of Captain Willey were discovered.
ROUTES TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS.
(See Map No. 5.)
Portland Route. — As there arc various routes from Boston to
the Wliite Mountains, the traveller has his choice of them,
whether for business or pleasure : we shall now proceed to direct
him by the wiy of Portland.
The cars leave Boston for Portland in the morning and after-
noon, and an express train loaves in the evening; by the latter
ho will reach Portland at lU o'clock, p. m., in time for u night's
rest, and the next morning can take the stage for the mountains.
If disposed to tarry a few hours in Portland, ho can take the cars
in Boston, after breakfast, and arrive at Portland in time for din-
ner. The White Mountain stages leave the American House,
and General Stage-office, Portland, every day during the sum-
mer season (except Sundays) at 7 o'clock, a. m. After breakfast
>.
i
ston to
them,
direct
after-
latter
liiight'd
lutaiiis.
|je cars
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ROUTES TO THE WHITE MOUNTAIN'S.
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he takes the slaire on his way to the niountuiiis, and passing
through Gorhaui 5 niili's, Stondish 1\, Baldwin \[),Uirnm 21),
lirownjidd 33, Fryehtinf 43, reaches Conway, distant 57 njiks
Iroin Portland, and tlie centre of ull tlie eastern roiit»^s, where he
will fnid excellent accommodations for the night. The next day
he will have an opportunity of visiting the Crawford House, and
the morning after may prepare for the ascent of the Wh'to
.Mountains The distance from Boston hy this route is 175 miles.
Dover Route. — Another agreeahle route from Boston to the
White Mountains, is hy the way of Dover, N. II. This latlrr
place is reached hy taking the cars of the IJ'jston and Maine
Railroad, and is CG miles distant. Here we ake the stage and
|)roceed to Allan, at the s. i:. extremity of Winn piseogee 1 ke, 28
miles ; thence hy steand)oat, up the lake to C'enlre Harhor, 20
miles ; hy stage to C'onway, a further distance of ahout .'3(1 miles ;
and thence to the White Mountains as hefore : making the dis-
tance from Boston, hy this route, ahout 178 miles.
Concord Route. — We take the cars at the Lowell Depot, in
Boston, passing through the busy towns of Ijowell, Nashua, and
Manchester, to Concord, the capital of N. H., 7'> miles. On the
arrival of the first train from Boston, at 11^ o'clock, a.m., tho
.s7r/ge is in readiness to convey us to Conway, 70 miles distant,
passing through the Shaker village in Canterbury, 12 miles, or
hy Sanbornton Bridge, IG miles ; from Concord to Meredith
Bridge we pass on through Meredith Village to Centre Harhor,
four miles, at the n. w. extremity of Lake Winniplseojjee. At
this|)laco wo have an extensive view of the lake, whicli is one of
great beauty and attraction. From Centre Harbor to Moulton-
borongh is 5 miles, to Sandwich 2, to Tamworth 12, to 1"] ilon
G. to Conway 8, to Bartlett 10, to the entrance of the Notch
12 ; and from thence it is 12 miles to the Crawford Ilous",
which is about 9 miles from the summit of Mount Wushiniiton.
The distance from Boston iiy this route is 180 miles.
The Connecticut Riccr Route. — Tlie White Mountains ara
also reached by the way of the New Haven, Hartford, end
Springfield Railroad ; and by the C'onnecticut River Raiboad,
from Springfield to Greeutield ; thence by stage t^o Brattle joro,
Windsor, Hanover, and Haverhill, to Littleton, towns on the
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58
RAILROAD AND STKAMBOAT COMPANION.
•■ \
Connccliciit river ; thrnco in a s, k. direction to Betlilehem.
From lif'tlilelu'rn to the Crawford House it is 18 miles. The
distance from New York city hy this route is ahout 3xJ6 miles.
lioute up the Ifiidsmi Rirrr and across the State of Vcnnont
tit the White Mijtmtains. — 'I'here is another route from Nj'W
York, hy the way of Alhany and the Chumphiin canal, to White-
hall ; from thence hy st( aiiiho:it to Hurlintrton, Vt., 70 mihs.
From this heautiful town I he Green Ilills are crossed to Mont-
pelier, the capital of the state, 40 milfs, situated in a delifrhtfu!
valley. From Mont|»eli< r wo cross to Littleton, N. H., 40 miles ;
and from Littleton ihroufrh Bethlehem to the Crawford House is
uhout 18 miles ; from theiiec to the ascent of the White Momi-
tains, as hefore descrihed. By this route the distance . ibout
38f) miles.
1 •' ■
WINNIPISEO&EE L>VKE, N. IL, is 20 miles in length from \.w.
to s. K., and from 1 to 10 miles wide. This lake, the form of
which is irregular, is of great depth, and is elevated ahout 500 ft.
above the level of the ocean. Its waters are very pure, and
when taken from a sufficient depth to give them a proper tem-
perature, are perfectly sweet and palatable. It has a great num-
ber of islands, and like those in Lake George, and in Casco Bay,
they are here declared to be 3()5, report assigning, as usual, one
for every day in the year. Most of these islands, which are of
all sizes and forms, are very beautiful ; some are cultivated as
farms. The aj)pearance of this lake from the mountains sur-
rounding it, is enchanting. It contains a great variety of the
finest fish. During the sunnner season steamboats, sloops, and
smaller vessels ply on its waters.
RouTKS TO Winnii'isi:o(;kk Lake, (see Map No. 5.) — This
lake can be readily visited, and at trifling cost, by taking the
cars of the Northern Railroad at Concord, N. II., to Franklin :
thence by stage to tlie lake : or by the route of the Boston,
Concord, and Montreal Railroad.* leaving Concord and passing
* This road is now being constructed as far as Meredith Bridge, 27
miles from Concord : it will probably be opened that distance during the
summer.
ROUTES FROM I'OUTLAND.
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on to Sanl)ornton Hridjjo, 18 miles, and to Mrredith Bridge, 9
miles further. Staiji's will convey passcnfjjers thence to Meredith
Village, Centre Harbor, and places in the vicinity. There is a
route, also, from Dover to Alton, by stage, 58 miles ; thence by
steamboat on the lake to Centre Harbor. By this route an op-
portiniity is afPirded tlie tourist of beholding the fine groups of
islands, th»> surrounding shores, and the grand outline of tlie
peaks of the White Mountains, which to the lover of the pic-
turesque pres(Mits a scene of grrat beauty. For the routes from
llttston to Concord, and also from Iiu>tton to Dover, see pp. IIJ, ID.
lied Monntain, about 1,()0() feet high, a remarkably beautiful
eminence, is situated on the N. w. of the above lake. The ascent
to the summit, although steep and arduous, can be ell'ecled, for a
portion of the distance, either in a carriage or on horseback.
From the s. e. there is a fine panoramic view of the lake and ad-
jacent country. On the s. ascends Mount Major, a ridge of a
holiier aspect and loftier height. On the n. e. the great Osi.ipec
raises its chain of elevations, with a bold sublimity, and looking
down in conscious pride upon ti.e regions below.
Sqnam Lake lies w. from Red Mountain ; and two miles n. w.
from Winnipiseogee lake is aiuitlier splendid sheet of water. • It
IS about six miles in length, and in its widest part not less than
tliree miles in breadth, and, like its neighbor, is studded with a
succession of romantic islands. This lake abounds in trout of
the finest kind, weighing from 3 to 1^2 pounds.
ROUTES FROM PORTLAND, (See Map No. 5.)--During tlie
sea.son of navigation, steamboats make regular trips between
Portland and Boston, and in connection with the cars from the
latter place, to the towns on the Kennebec river ; also to Bel-
fast, Bangor, Thomaston, Camden, Bucksjxirt, and Frankfort.
For route n from Portland to the White M tantalns, see page 5().
A railroad is in progress vi construction fiom Portland to Au-
gusta via Brunswick, with a branch to Bath, under the name of
•' The Kennebec, Bath, and Portland Railroad."' Portions of it
are considerably advanced, and will probably be opened for travel
during the present year.
Stage Route kiigm Poutland to Qlebec. — From Portland
B • T^f-'Vf^ -IW^*'"!)!
60
RAII-nOAD AND SIT, AIM BOAT COMPANION.
to North Yii, mouth, 12 miles ; Fn'pport, 18 ; Brunswick, 27 ;
Bowdoinham, \^) \ (iardiurr, ^A ; HnllowrU,C)Ci ', Auii[ustu,C)0 ;
Sidney, 70 ; Wutrniillr, I't ; Nornd^ruioch, 91 ; Solon, 101 ;
Mmcow, 111; Kciiucher Hirer, I'll ; M'uiunirt, 1K9; Quebec,
275.
s
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ATLANTIC AND ST. LAWRENCE RAILROAD.
(See Map No. ."i.;
Roi'TK I'uoM l*o:iTi.ANi), NOHTii. — Tliis important thorou^hfaro
IH to connect tlie nuvi^fihle waters of Portland harbor with the
great commercial capital of C-anada. Its route will pas.s tlironfrji
a fertile ami prodnclivc country, {generally nnder fine cultivation,
the streams in its viciu'iy al)onndin<r in watti privileges of the
lir.'^t impttrtanee. From Portland it passes onward to the valley
of IJoyal's river, on its way to Lewiston, Xi miles: this part of
tlie road will he open for travel on the 4th of .Fnly, It'-H ; and
the Androacogirin and Kcnnrhec Railroad, nnitmj^ with it at
this place, will he opened some time in the fall of tlie present
year, from Du Falls, it follows np the valley of the Little An-
dro,sco(rjrin. It strikes and crosses that river at Mechanic Falls,
4'.i miles from Portland, :it which place the Burkfield Brunch
Riidrond will connect with it. Pursuing its course upward, it
passes in the vicinity of the " Mills"' on its way to Paris Cape,
in the neighborhood of Norway and Paris, drawing in upon it
the travel and business of that rich and poj)u!ous region. Still
following up the valley of the Little Androscoggin, {)assing on
the way two important falls, it reaches Bryant's Pond, the source
of that river. This point is 15 miles from Rumford Falls, on the
Great Androscoggin, one of the greatest and most available wa-
ter-powers in the state. Passing hence in!o the valley of Alder
stream, the route strikes the (Jreat Androscoggin, near Bethel, a
distance of 75 miles from Portland. Crossing that stream, it fol-
lows up its picturesque and romantic valley, bordered by the high-
est mountains in New England, till, in its course of about 20 mile;
from Bethel, it reaches Gorham in New Hampshire, distant from
the base of Mount Washington five miles only. From this point
I
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ATLANTIC AND ST. LAW'RKNCE RAILROAD.
61
that celehratfd inoiiiitain may \w aj)pn)anht(l and »«sconded with
more ease, in a shorter distance, and less time, than from any
other uccessihic quarter in tho vicinity of tho White Illlls. This
point also is only live miles distant from Berlin Falls, the (rrcatost
waterfall in New Fitifrland, where tho waters of tho (Jreat An-
droscnirrrin, lar;4er in volume than the waters of the Conu'^eticiit,
descend nearly rJIM) feet in u distance of ahoiit two miles. From
the valley of tlu; Androscoirtrin the road passes into the valley of
the C'ounecticut, reachinir the hanks of that river in the reiriou
of Lancaster, N. II. Followiiifj np this rich and hiirhly pro-
diu'tivo valley ahout ,'J.") miles, the road reaches the parallel of
A'P N. Lat., and connects with tho «S7. Laiorcticc ami Atlantic
Railroitd at the houndary hetween the U. States and Canada.
Lcwislnn is a flourishin<_j manufacturiu'^ villa<j^e, containinjr
about 2,(M)() inhabitants, situated upon tho Androscoj^jrjn, midway
between Portland and Aii;justa, \\\\o\\ tho upper slajjo route.
Tlio waterfall here is one of exceedin<r beauty ; tho entire volume
of tho Androscoggin is precipitat«Hl some ."lO feet over a broken
ledj^fe, formin}^ in their fall a splendid specimen of natural scene-
ry. The river, iimnediately btdow tho fall, subsides into almost
a uniform tranquillity, and moves slowly and jrracefully alonij its
course, in stranjro though pleasinnr contrast with its wild and tur-
bid ap})e "ance at and above tho cataract. These falls, and
about 700 acres of land adjoininjj, have been lately i)urcbased by
a company of wealthy capitalists, principally from Boston, for the
purpose of establishing there a new manufacturing rity, tho fa-
cilities for which are said to b- unsurpassed. There are here, as
111 most New England villages, several religi'ius societies, with
schools, a well-endowed academy, and a flouri>hing public libra-
ry. It supports also four temperance liotels.
Lewiston is about to be connected with Portland liarlmr, by a
niiliuad on one side, with the eastern part of .Maine and the Ken-
nebec on tho otiier, and with the fertile west by the Atlantic and
Montreal road now building. There can be no doubt but that
tliis place is destined to be one of the largest inland towns in tiie
state.
Augusta, the capital of the state of Maine, and shire town of
Kennebec county, is 60 miles n. e. of Portland, and 1G5 from
r,2
rAII-nOAl) ANIt ST r. A >!!;(» AT ( 'l\FIAM(»N.
'1'
Hoston, und is sitiiiitrd at th«' hotu\ of sloop ii.ivifjation, 43 nil' >•
from tlu' Koa. It lifs on Ixuli suic.x of K»im«'l)r(! river, a hridw '
.WO fret loiiu iiintiiifj tin' two portions. Tho town ris«.'.s hy an
rasy ascrnt from the river to u level siirfueo ; it is well laid out,
neatly bnilt, and contains many liiindsome (iwelJin^-honses.
Some of the streets are decorated with trees, planted on either
side, forminf^ a very delight fid nhade. A short distance above
the villajro a dam has heen constrncted across the Kennebec, at
a cost of )j^30(),()()(), forminjr a very extensive water-power. — The
Slate House, built of white granite, is a spacious and ele(rant
structure, located upon a beautiful eminence half a mile south of
the villafje. In front is an extensive common, planted with trees,
forn)in}j a delifrhtful promenade. — The Vnited Slates Arsrnul,
constructed chiefly of stone, and presenting a very fine appear-
ance, is upon the e. bank of the river. — The Stale Insane Hus-
pital is a sj)lendid jrranite edifice, occupyin]nr a plat of 70 acrey,
on the E. side of the river. Its situation for beauty of scenery is
unsurpassed. Amonji^ the Hotels hero, may bo named the Man-
sion House and the Augusta House ; there arc other well-kept
houses, but these are the principal.
A railroad is in projrress, connecting Aujjusta with Portland,
and also with the " Falls" at Lewiston. The latter is called
the " Androscoggin and Kennebec Railroad." During the sea-
son of navigation, steamhoats run between this place and Boston,
touching at Ilallowell, Gardiner, and Bath, important towns on
the Kennebec river. Stages leave for Portland, Bangor, Bel-
fast, Thomaston, and places in the vicinity.
Banggii (see Map 2H) lies G6 miles e. n. e. from Augusta, \'2(')
N. E. by e. from Portland, llG due n. from Eastport, and 2.'U .\. e.
from Boston, Mass. It is situated on the \v. side of Penobscot
river, 30 miles n. by e. from Belfast Bay, and about 60 miles from
the ocean. The site of the city is pleasant, commanding fine
views of the river and the adjacent country. The buildings are
constructed in a neat and tasteful nitiuner, while some apjiroach
a stylo of superior elegance. Ship-building is extensively car-
ried on, but trade in lumber is the principal occupation. This
place is one of the greatest lumber depots in America. Poj).
about 10,000. Conveyances from the city to places in the vicin-
Kat.
celebra
Bangor
certaine
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ATLANTIC AM) ST. LAW ilKNCl-: 11AILI:UAD.
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vicin-
ity, and also to tliosp at a (listancc, an- nniMfrmis and coniforia-
blo Dnrinij tlio hinisom of navi;rat;on, wliirlj continues for ahont
t\vo-tliir<ls of the year, Htvainhoots run ht-twtM'n Hanj^orand I'orl-
land, and also Boston.
A railroad, l"-2 miles in |«'n<,Mli, is in opf-rat'on to Old Titwn, \\
villatre situated upon an island in tlic I'moUscot river. It was
o[><Mi'-d in l^')l), and eost ij^.').')l),llllll. A railroad (-tunnuuiicalion
will li*' oprncd, before lonj;, Ix'twrrn IJan^ror and Watrrvilie, on
tli;i Krnni'bec : ono is now in process of construcflon from tl»»*
lalti'r place to I'ortland via Anirnsta and Ilrunswick, and an-
other to Lewislon, on the An<lrosr(i;^'^nn, there uniting with the
Atlantic and St. Lawrence road.
D:irinp the sprinp of IHIT, a snceossful experiment was niaile of nav-
iKatinp tlie dipper waters of the I'eiiotKsoot by steam. Tlie boat ran tlie
wlidU? season, witli tlie exception of a few weeks during the drought
of summer, between Old Town and I'lscatacpiis Falls. The no!)le I'e-
nobs(;ot here, itt two pitches rushes over a fall of 16 feet. The boat
was put upon her course, and these falls were successfully encomitered,
aiifl the ascent of the (piick and rapul water from the mouth of the I'ls-
catacjuis to the heail of the falls, a distance of two mili's, was made in
2(1 minutes, or at the rate of six miles an hour. .\11 the difliculties of
the navigation were overcome, and the boat arrived at .Mattawamkeag
Point at an early hour, and made fast to the Military Hndge. The next
morning, after taking on board a cpiaiitity of freight, she started for the
head waters of the Penobscot, and after successfully encountering the
wild and rapid waters of .Mataseunk Ri[is, .Salmon Stream Falls, and
Joe Merry's Rips, arrived at Nicketon, a distance of 14 miles, in two
hours and a quarter. Having discharged her freight, she left for Old
Town at a quarter past 10, where she arrived at a (piarter before five
p. M., in time for the evening train of cars to IJangor. Her downward
trip was performed in six and a half hours, including stoppages: lier
running time down was just 4 hours and 58 minutes. The whole dis-
tance from Nicketon is tij miles ; she made a fraction over 13 miles per
hour. This expedition has determined the proprietors to put a boat
upon the river, the present spring, above Piscata(iuis l-'alls, and to estab-
lish a line of steamboat communication between Old Town and Matta-
wamkeag Point.
Kat.\iidin Mou.nt.\in is the j|rreate.st elevation, and the most
celebrated iu the state of Maine. It lies 80 miles n. n. w. from
Bangor, and 120 n. n. e. from Aujfusta ; its height has been as-
certained to bo 5,300 feet above the level of the sea. On a clear
day it may be seen from Bangor. It is steep and rugged, and
l-'fii,^
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RAII.nOAI) AM) STKAMI'.OAT CO.AirANION.
stands ill almost solitary {j^raiidcur. Visiters lo its buinmit have
pronounced tiie Kceuery unrivalled in suhliniity.
Moobn IIk'i» Lakk, Me., lies 1.') miles n. from tlie town of
iNIonson, from wlii.di plane sta^^es leave for Hans^or, GO miles. A
steamboat usually plies up and down the lak*', for the purj)ose of
transpoilini^ passenj^ers. Its form ;k irrofridar, its lenj^tli about
4') miles, and its breadlli in tlio widest part about 1'2 miles. It
contains a number of islands, which are fertile, similar to the
coimtry surroundinji' the lake, except in some places where the
banks are steep and elevated. A little above the centre of the
hike is a nan-(nv pass, nf ratljer less t'ura a mile across. Here,
on the w. si(ie, is .Mount Keneo, an elevation of about GOO feet,
projectjifT over the water. Frou) tiiis liei;;iit is presi-nted a pic-
turesque view of tiir' lake, its islands, aiid a boundless wilderness.
Tiie waters of tiiis lake are deep, a!id abound in trout of the
finest de.u'ription.
FuoM rouTi.AM) TO F/Asri'onT. — To Ihun-:wirk-, 27 miles ;
Ihtili, .*M ; Wiscan.set, -Hi ; Wtildohitrotnjrfi, G7 ; Warren, 7G ;
T/iomanton, ^0; Camden, 01; Uelfasi, 100; (the Penobscot is
now crossed) to Casfinr, 118 ; EllntDnrth, 11:2 ; Franklin, 152 ;
Steuhrn, 177; Columbia, IbO ; Machias, 201; Eastport, 23 i
miles from Portland.
Travellers procecdiiifr by tlio latter route to the eastern front/T
of 'ho state, on leavinfj Portland, will pass round to the l)<'ad of
Casco Baj'', throni^h North VarnHnith and Free])ort, tj Brnns-
trirk, on tlic Androsco<x<jin, which is the seat of Rowduin Col-
lege. It is situated on the navijj^able waters of the above jarf^e
and beautifid river, which extends 140 miles into the heart of u
fertile country. The falls at this place furnish such a suj)ply of
water-power that it cannot fail becoming a large niunufacturing
town.
Bath is situated on the Kennebec, IG ii.iles from the ocean ;
its principal trade is shij)-bnilding, for which it is admirably
located. It has regular lines of steamboats to Portland and
Boston.
Wiscnsset is one of the principal ports of the state : its harbor
is excellent.
Waldoborough, Warren, and T/iomaston, contain quarries of
^^■^^s^vu:k and n-ova scot.a.
— — 65
marblo ami linicstdjie • from fl i ' '
'"■'•'"re u„n„ully ox,;,r,e<,. I ■'","".,'"'""' '"''*■"' '""""'"'<■' of
»"■ u l^niWin, occ„,,vi„g , ,,„ ";'?" ""■-"'of ,|,e S,u,.Pr„.
aiml, and ,is,.. 25 f,.,. ,„ ^ ^V "'• "'" '"le 1,.... is v.rv
•f --■ I" l7'Ji>, Ka,s,p„a CO ai, edit" ,'",""■"" "'"' "■<'
■-•".- ,arri»o„. There i ^211: '"'-''""'''• """ " "'"'-'i
i'l'- to Bo.„o„ via Portland A :,' """"""'"O"'-" <>"", ,l,i»
i^u«,port and S, j„|,„, ^^ „ "^ ^ rt™„,cr also runs b,.„v,„,,
". f .ily c„„„„n,.,.ea.io by "t'e "Z f' ^''' *'-^""- '''"'■- '»
Ula.«, ut .he head of „a2. i ' ^ "", "'" **'• ''™i« river ,„
'"■"ediate places on bouC'of ,""'™' '"""'"'^ »' '"» "'-
"•golarly between Eastport Pe ,'" """■ *'"0-boa,s plv
British islands adjoinint' ' """'"'"'' "'"' ^">""=' and ,' ,»
" fiae appearance. The ,L 'H "^ '^'™' "■" >™""- Presents
"■°"". of the St. Johns r v7: Zv'" °"' ''•"""■ ^t .he
'oeks, extending across the r ve i? ' "'"T ''"'■ ^ reef of
^''""gh ,0 admit vessels of Tki , ""' "' '"«'■''•'"- '^'■'•p
»'<"•. a«d penetrate 30 „,i|e h ,f ' ^'<''""''oats, &o., to pass
--en. to be e.nbra.ed o;,' e uhr.ir'; ' "" '^ '"^ "^ '-
""eak or ripple be^nns at the W," ! '•^''"- '» f"". a .hgh.
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falls, until tho entire windin}^ rooky chiisni is exposed one-fourth
of a mile in width, throufrh which the nii;:^hty torrent of the great
Sf. Johns river pours in all its force for several hours, until the
rise of the next tide, when for a similar period vessels ascend as
heforo.
A sleamhoat runs between St. John and Portland, touching at
E;islj)<)rt. Fare J^G.OO. Steamboats ply regularly between St.
John and Frederickton, (tho seat of government of New Bruns-
wick,) DO miles, leaving each j)Iace every morning and evening,
(ouching at intermediate places on tho river. Steamers run from
Fre(leri(;kton up the St. Johns river to Woodstock, (iO miles ; they
also make occasional trips as far up as the Great Falls, a distance
of \'M) miles above Frederickton. Above the falls, a steamer runs
(when the depth of water permits) to Little Falls, 4(J miles, which
are situated at the mouth of the Madawuska river.
Stages leave Frederickton daily, for places in the vicinitj", and
also for Canada, a distance of 300 miles. Stages also leave twice
a week for Mirauiichi, Chatham, and intermediate places ; and for
Liverpool, on the Gulf of St. Lawrence, there forming a commu-
nication with Prince Edward's Island. A steamer leaves St.
John, once a week, for Windsur, Nova Scotia, and touciiing at
places on tho Bay of Fundy. From Windsor stages leave daily
for Halifax, 45 mile;?. Steamers also cross the Bay of Fundy
from St. John to Annapolis ; whence stages leave for most of the
principal places in Nova Scotia, and for Halifax, 125 miles distant.
FiiKDEiiicKroN, the seat of government of New Brunswick,
stands upon a Hat sandy tont*uo of land, formed by a bend of the
St. Johns river ; the i)lain is three miles in length, varying in
breadth from a narrow strip to half a mile ; the river here is
about 1,000 yards across, winding past in front, with an amphi-
theatre of richly wooded hills for its background.
" The view both up and down the valley is most interesting,— to the
north an uncleared range of highlands, with detached cones and broken
liilLs thrown out in bold relief upon the landscape. Villas enclosed ni
the woods, and farms upon the clearings, are the chief objects it pre-
sents ; wliile to the south the river is seen winding, like a silver cord,
through the dark woodlands, until it disappears among the islands in
the distance.''
Frederickton is a long and rather straggling place, laid out
»g 1.1
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regularly in qnadran^rlos, with wido luui airy streets; the princi-
pal of them are a mile in lenj^th, and run parullci with the river.
The puhlic hiiildiii<^s, with the excejjtion of the (roverninent house
and the college, hoth massive stone edifices, jiave little to recom-
mend them. Its population is ahout 4,r)()0.
St. Andrews, in the British province of New Brunswick, is
situated on a peninsula, formed hy the St. Croix river and an arm
of PassanuKjuoddy Bay. Its local advantages for commerce are
very great, possessing a harhor, which, for safety and extent, is
equal to any on the coast. This is the starting-point of " The
St. Andrews, Wood.^l^lek, and Que})ec Ivailroiid," a route which
is to unite the Bay ol Fimdy with the St. Lawrence. Tiiis line,
which extends a d. stance of nearly 300 miles, has Ixmh mostly
surveyed, and that portion of it extending from St. Andrews to
Woodstock, a distance of alxjut bO mihs, is now under contract,
and will j)rol)ahIy he completed during the year \^V.). A caj)ital
of ^SOD.OOO has heen suhscrihed, aiul a portion of it j)aid in, the
remainder to he called in hy instalments during the progress of
tltc work. The government has granted free all the laud and
materials re(piired, whore the road passes through the puhlic lands,
and a further grant of 20,000 acres ; and a guaranty of five i)er
cent, upon one-half of the stock, for ten years.
The government engineers are now engaged in exjiloring and
surveying a railroad route extending from Halifax, through Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick, to C'anad.i, uniting with " The St.
Andrews, Woodstock, and Quehec Railroad," at (ir(»ut F.til^j on
the St. Johns river.
II.\LiF.\x. — This city, the capital of the })rovince, i; situated
on Chehucto Bay, on the s. k. coast of Nova Scoti;'. in N. Lat.
44° 3G', and W. Long. G.3° 28'. Its population, exclusive of the
army and navy, is ahout 25,000. The town is seated on the de-
clivity of a hill, ahout 2')0 ft. high, rising from one of the finest
harhors on the continent. The streets are generally hroad, and
for the most part macadamized. Viewed from the water, or from
the opj)osito shore, the city is prepossessing and animated. In
front, the town is lined with wharves, which, from the number
of vessels constantly loading and discharging, always exhibit a
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the wharves, or tower uh)ft in dilFereiit parts of the town, and
dwelling-houses and piihlic hnildings rear their heads over each
other, as they stretch along and up the sides of the hill. The
spires of the different churches, the huildlng ahovo the town, in
which the town-clock is fixed, a rotunda-built church, the signal-
posts on Citadel-Hill, the different batteries, the variety of style
in which the houses are built, sonie of which are painted white,
some blue, and some red ; rows of trees showing themselves in
different parts of the town ; the "ships moored opposite the dock-
yard, with the establishments and tall shears of the latter ; the
merchant vessels under sail, at anchor, or along the wharves ;
the wooded and rocky scenery of the background, with the
islands, and the small town of Dartmouth on the e. shore, —
are all objects which strike most forcibly on the view of the be-
holder."
Of the public buildings, the chief is a handsome edifice of
stone, called the Province Building, 140 ft. long by 70 broad,
and ornamented with a colonnade of the Ionic order. It com-
prises chambers for tl'.e council and legislative assembly, the su-
preme court, various government offices, and the public library of
the city. — The Government House, in the southern part of the
town, is a solid, but gloomy-looking structure, near which is the
residence of the military commandant. — 'I'lie Admiral's residence,
on the N. side of the town, is a plain building of stone. — The
Dockyard, which covers 14 acres, and forms the chief depot of
naval stores in the British North American colonies, is reported
to be the finest in the world, if the works of a similar kind in
England be excepted. The n. and s. barracks are capable of
accommodating three regiments. — There is also a Military Hos-
pital, erected by the late Duke of Kent. — Dalhousie College is
a handsome edifice of freestone. — The Church of England and
the Presbyterians have each churches ; and there are besides
a Roman Catholic chapel, and several chapels belonging to
different religious denominations. — There are two private bank-
ing companies in the town, and a chamber of commerce, com-
posed of 15 members. — It is said that the hotels and boiirding-
houses are very indiff*erent. The inhabitants of Halifax ore in-
telligent and social, and travellers have remarked that the tone
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of Kocicty is there more decidedly English than in most of the
other colonial cities.
The harhor opposite (he town is more than a mile wide, and
has, at medium tidcvS, a depth of 12 fathoms. Ahoiit a mile ahove
the upper end of the town it narrows to one-fourth of a mile, and
then ex])ands into Bedford Hasin, which has a surface of 10 scj.
iniks, and is completely land-locked. On an isliaid (j|)posite the
town are some slrouiji;, m!)unted hatteries. Tho harbor is also
defended by some other minor fortifications.
Halifax, ever since its settlement in 17 U). has been the seat
i)f a piolituble fishery, its trade, which is in a very prosperous
cond.tion, is j)rincipally with the \V. Indies and other liriti h col-
onies, with the U. States, and the mother country. It is nl o the
(■liit'f rendezvous and naval depot for the British navy on tho
North American station. The Hritish {j^overnineiit havinjj made
Halifax one of tho stoppiufr-jilaces of the C'unard line of steam-
ers, in their trips either way across the Atlantic, has added jLjreat-
!y to its importance as a maritime city, as well as advanced its
commercial prosperity.
FITOHBURG- RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 6.)
The new depot of the above railroad is situated in Boston, on
the corner of Causeway and Haverhill sts. It is .'Jll) ft. lont^, 9G
wide, and two stories hij:i;h, and built of Fitchburtr jrranite, at a
cost of upwards of 1^70, 000, without the land: it is, at tho pres-
ent time, the handsontest d? j);)t in tlie United States.
Th's road was opened for travel from C'barlestown to P^itch-
burg, in ^Nlarch, 18 15, and extends a distance of 50 miles. Its
cost, includinfj bridge over Charles river, and depot in Boston,
with ground. Sec, was about ,^'3,115,100. The Fitchburg Rail-
road is one of the best roads in the country ; the business, both
in freight and passengers, is yearly increasing, and will be great-
ly augmented by the completion of the roads leading from it, and
unitinor with those destined to reach Montreal. Tho construction
of the Fitchburg road has been the means of developing the re
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Botircps of the towns through wlkich it pu.sHPs, to a Vtiy grcul
extent.
UotlTF BKTUKKN BoBTON AND FlTCMIUIU;. — ('/inilftitOlPn, til"
first place rraclu'd after cros><iii;( tlm viiidiu't ovmt ('l)ail»>« riv^r,
is built ou a i»''uin.sul!i formed l»y the Charh's and MvMtic rivers,
and i.s eonnected with Huston hy twopuhlic hridj^fs — hy on' with
ClitilHea an' Mahlen, over the Mjstic — and witli ('aMihri(Ji.'e, \)\
u })ridj:;o over Charles river. It contains many handsome private
dwelUnjjs. Top. ahoiit 1<,00U. The Hunker Hill Mtumnn i
is in this city, the site ol which
^ ^- ?i -• is Gil* feet uhovo the level of the
sea. It is a plain granite shatt
^>-20 ft. ill hei}rl,t,:Jl wpiare at the
base, and 15 at the lop. The
corner-stot:'- was laid June 17th,
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the battle, by the Marquis La
Fayette, and the work was com-
pleted June 17th, 184:2. From
the top, which is a chamber 11
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dows, the visiter has one of the
finest j>anoramic views in the
country. — The United States
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60 acres, and is cneloscd by a hijrh wall built of stone i»i a sub-
stantial manner. It has four Vargo shiphouses, where vessels of
vrar of tlie first cla.ss are built, houses for the officers, and many
other buildinjTs. The Ropcii'nlk, which is 700 feet in lenjjrth, '\i
indeed a curio.sity, and should not be overlooked by visiters. It
is Pv loujr, low buildinj;, entirely firo-prouf, bein<r built of granite,
and covered with slate. The machine ry hero is of the most
elaborate and ingenious description. The Dry Duck, at the up-
per end of the yard, is a stujjendous work, and worthy the ad-
miration of all lovers of great ar< liteetural skill : it is unrivalled
by any other work of its kind in the country, is built of hewu
granite, and is 341 feet long, 80 wide, and 30 deep, and cost
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,Ci(i7(l,()^^. It wjis completed in .lime, l^.'J.'l, and tlif* first vessel
it received was the frijriite ('oniftitulinn. — C'liurlestovvu ooiituiuH
also the State Prisnn, whieli was lumnh-d in iSOd. \ isitcrs are
admitted within thei walls hy payin^j u let' of 125 centH.
Wt'st ('(tnihridire is a very pleasant place, contaiiiinfj nnrner-
ouH country-seats and well-cultivated larms. Spy l*ond aiid u
part of Fresh I'ond lio in this town ; they both ahonnd with tlsh,
and are popular jtlices of resort in the siJinm<r season. They
;iIso furnish lar;^e r|u:intilies of ice, much of which is exported.
Fare to tW.v/ {\niihiid<jp, 1.') cents.
Wdlthnm, 10 miles from IJrtston, is one of the most beautiftd
towns in its vicinity. From Prospect Hill, whi<'h i.s elevated
nearly oOO feet above the level of ;ae 8»>a, iher- - a fine view <.f
the surroundin<£ country, with iJostou and its no^ harbor in the
(1 stance, raif '2'i cents.
Wrston, formerly a jiiirt of Watertown, from wli ch it was
taken in ITl.'J, is u well-cultivated town 13 miles fro/ii Boston.
Fine .'Ul cents ; to Linniln Id cents.
Cournrd is situated on the river of the s;ime name, *JU nnlea
from IJoston. It is celebrated as the place where the first effect-
ual resistance was made, aiul tho first Uritish blood shed, in tho
Revolutionary war. On the l!)lh of April, 177.'), a party of
Uritish troops was ordered by Cien. (ia^e to j)roceed to this place
to destroy some military stores, wliicji had been deposited hero
by the province. The troops were met at the north bridj^e by
the people of Concord and the iieijrhborin;^ towns, and forcibly
repulsed. A handsome granite monument, erected in 1M.'}(), com-
memorates the lieioic and patriotic achievement. Fop. about
2,()U0. Fmc :)() cents.
Acton, till 173'), formed a part of Concord. Najrojr Fond, in
this town, is much visited. Fare to South Acton, 2o miles, <!j
cents ; to West Acton, 27 miles, Go cents ; and to Littleton, 32
miles, 80 cents.
Harvard is becoming important for its manufacture of paper.
An industrious community of Shakers, who own a considerable
tract of land about three miles from its centre, reside in this town,
and supply its market with a variety of articles. There are here
some fine fish-ponds. Fare 90 cents.
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Grolun, 37 milf's, is ono of tlie fiiK-st lowii.s hi Middlesex conn-
y, and has fjrcal local beauty. Its schools (for wiiich it is fa-
mous) are admirahly conducted. Fare 1)0 cents: to Shirlfi/, 40
miles, J|i;l.()(l; Luiipuhitrgf 43 miles, ,*jj)].lO; Lr.oniinster, 45
miles, J^l.l').
Fitchhnrg, 50 miles, since the completion of the railroad, has
increased both in poi)ulation and importance. It is situated on a
branch of Nashua river, which allurds an extensiv(3 and constant
water-power. The manufactures of the town consist of cotton
and woollen fjoods, leather, boots and shoes, ])a])er, and a variety
of other articles. Pop. about 4,000. Fure. ;^1.:25: Vfitinl time
from liosfori :2i Jtours. — Fur coutinaatioii of routes from Fitch-
hurg, see Index.
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LEXINGTON AND WEST CAMBRIDGE RAILROAD, (See
Map No. 6.) — This road, seven miles in len;^th, was oj)ened for
travel in Sept. 184G, and cost about ^-00,000. It is a branch of
the Fitchhuri^ Railroad.
Fkom Boston to Lkxingtox. — Over the Fitchburg Railroad,
5 miles, and throuL^h West Cambridire to licxinj^ton, 11 miles
from Boston. Fare ^23 cents. Lrxi.iigtnn will ever bo a mem-
orable j)Iace : it was here the first blood was shed in the causo
of American Indejxnidencc, 19th of April, 1775. On the village
green, near the church, and on the site of the battle, a monu-
ment is erected, with an inscription commoinorating the event.
WATERTOWN BRANOII RAILROAD, (See Map No. 6.)—
This road, a branch of the Fitchburg, was opened for travel in
June, 1847 ; it is three miles in length, and cost J^112,000. Car.s
leave C/tarlcs'tomn several times daily for the places on this route,
passing over the Fitchburg road to Frfsh Pond, five miles, a de-
lightful sheet of water, and a great resort during the summer
season. Boating and fishinjj are t!io chief amusements. Fai'e
12i cents.
Mount Auhurn Crnirfcri/ is half a mile from Fresh Pond, and
a mile from Harvard University : it is a lovely place for the re-
pose of the " mighty dead," and one of the sj)ots most worthy of
the tourist's observation in the vicinity of Boston. It contains
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about 100 acres of land, and is laid out with gravelled walks, and
embollished with all the varieties of trees, shrubbery, and flowers.
There are numerous monuments, many of which are of exquisite
workmanship. The labyrinthine walks are named after various
trees and flowers, thus : Woodbine, Poplar, Violet, Narcissus,
Ivy, liily, Moss, &c., &c. This cemetery was dedicat'^d in Sept.
Ir^.'U, and the first person interred hi^re was Mrs. Hannah Adams,
(inc of the earliest female writers of New Enidand. Visiters are
tiaed 1$-.'), if they disturb or take any thini^ away from the cem-
etery. The frrounds are kept well regulated, and in the best
fondition, and every attention is paid to preserve order and de-
corum.
Watertoirn, ei<rht miles from Boston, is situated on Charles river,
which is navigable to the viiiatre for vessels of liirht drauixht. In
tlio town are several manr.factories, with paper and cotton mills,
prnit works, &-c. The United States Arsenal is on the n. bank
of the river, a short distance below the villarro ; it contains a lari^e
iiniount of munitions of war, and covers about 40 acres of ground.
.¥r. Cushing^a heantiftil gtirdcn is in this town, two and a half
miles w. from Harvard University, and six and a half from ]Mount
Auburn. It comprises about ()0 acres of choice land, so elevated
in its situation as to command a view of the fine scenery which
surrounds it. Strangers desirous of seeing this delightful spot
can do so by obtaining an order from the President of the Horti-
eultural Society, School-st. This place can bo visited at the same
time with Fresh Pond and Mount Aul)urii, beini; on the souio
route, and only a short distance apart.
BOSTON AND WORCESTER RAILROAD.
This road was commenced in 1831, and opened for travel in
1^35 ; it is 44 miles in length, and according to tho company's
•iist annual report, ending Dec. .'31st, 1847, the cost of the road
to the present time has been ^3,7()7,939, and of engines and cars
8345,670, making tho total cost of road and e({uipment ^4,113,609.
The transportation, both in freight and travel, on the road has
greatly increased during the last year, much beyond that of any
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former year; arninj^enients have accordiiifrly been made for the
erection of additional frei;rht-honses, within the city of Bostoi;
and also for the enlarfrenient of the passenjrer depot buildinj^.
Tracks are to be set off' for departinj^ trains, with rooms for pa.<-
8en<^er8, distinct from those which are appropriated for trains on
tlieir irrival.
Tiie branch roads, unitinfj with the Boston and Worcester, are :
— the Brookliiie, Britrhton, Newton Lower Falls, Natick, and
Saxonville ; the Milford branch from Sonth Framinfjtoii depot to
Milford ; and the Millbiiry branch from (irafton to Millbury. A
rfliife for a branch from llolliston to Med way has been surveyed,
and found favorable.
Fiu)M Boston to Wokci;ster, (see INIitp No. G.) — Passengers
leave for places on this route from the depot, Lincoln-st., corner
o( [Jeach-st, opposite tiie United States Hotel.
Bri^r/iton, the first stopping-place on this route, five miles from
Boston, is a pleasant town on the s. side of Charles river. It is
noted for its cattle market, the largest in New England. IMon-
day i.-i the market-day, when buyers and sellers congregate in
largo numbers, to traffic in live-stock. This town has become
tlie residence of many persons of wealth and taste, who occuj)y
beautiful country-seats, with splendid gardens attached. Wiu-
ship's garden is famed for its nursery of fine fruit-trees and shrub-
bery, and for its grand display of fruits and flowers of every
variety. It is free to visiters. Fare from Boston to Brighton.
17 cents.
Newton is both an agricultural and a manufacturing town.
Its borders are washed by Charles river for several miles. There
are two sets of falls on that river in this town, two miles apart,
called the Upper and Lonier Falls, on which are extensive
paper-mills, and other manufacturing establishments. There is
here a Theological Seminary, established in 1825. Newton
Corner, or Angler's Corner, and West Newton, villages in this*
town, are growing places. A branch railroad running along the
west bank of Charles river, connects Lower Falls with the Wor-
cester Railroad. Fare to Newton Corner, 7 miles, 20 cents, and
to West Newton, 9 miles, 25 cents.
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paper-mills, a chocolato-niill, a coach and car n^.anufactory, and
manufactories of shot-s, hats, &c. It has also (luarries of stone,
which are hecoming yearly more valuable. Fure to East Need-
ham, 13 miles, 35 cents ; in West Needham, 15 miles, 45 cents.
Natirk, 17 miles, called by the Indians "the place of hills,"
is watered in part by Charles river : it contains several delightful
ponds, well stored with fish. The soutlicrn part of Lnnf; Pond
is in this town, and is seen from the cars while j)assing. The first
Indian Chureii in New England was «'stahlished hero in 16(50,
under the direction of the a|)ostle Klliot. Poj). 1,500. Fare 45
cents. The Saxoiifille Branch Railroad, four miles in length,
e,\tends from Natick to Saxonvilie, and is a branch of tho Wor-
cester Railroad. Fare 10 cents ; from IJoston 55 cents.
Fruni'mghnm, 21 mi'es from Boston, lias the Sudbury river
passing through its centre. Its fishing, fowling, and other sports,
make it an agreeable placo of resort. Saxonvilie, in tho north-
eastern section of the town, is wliere the chief water-power lies.
From Long Pond in Framingham, the city of Boston is to he
supplied with excellent water. Pop of the town about 3,250.
Fare 55 cents.
Hopkintun, 24 miles from Boston, is rapidly increasing in poj)-
ulation and wealth. The Mineral Spring in this town is much
resorted to. [Persons de irons of visiting this celebrated place,
should leave the cars at WeHihuro'' , eight mile.5 west from Hop-
kinton, and three and a half northwest of the Springs.] It is
situated near Wiiitehall Pond, a popular fishing-place, with the
otlraction also of a fine hotel, at which visiters for health or pleas-
ure meet with most agreeable entertainment. The waters of the
Mineral Spring contain carbonic acid, and carbonate of lime and
iron. Fare to Hopkinton, 65 cents ; to Soulhhoro\ 28 miles,
80 cents; and to Westhoro'', 32 miles from Boston, 90 cents.
Grafton, 38 miles. The Blackstono river and other streams
give this town a constant and valuable waier-power. After leav-
ing Grafton, the Millhury Branch Railroad pa.sses through the
N. corner of the town of Millbnry, wlience a branch road ex-
tends to the village, on Blackstone river.
Worcester, capital of the county of tho same name, is a large
and flourishing town, situated in the " heart of the common-
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44 miles from Boston, 45 from Providence, 54 from Springfield,
42 from Nashua, N. II., 59 from Norwich, 79 from Hartford, 15G
from Albany, and 194 from New York via Norwich. Pop. in
Dec. 1847, was 15,043, bcinfr a gain since 1810 of 7,497. Wor-
cester is the centre of an important railroad communication, which
makes it one of the greatest thoroughfares in the country, and
contributes much to its growth and prosperity. It has railroads
diverging from it, on the e. to Boston ; on the w. to Springfield
and Albany ; in a s. e. direction to Providence, R. I. ; on the s.
to Norwich and Allyn's Point, Conn., — from t!ie latter of which
l)laces there is communication by steamboat with New York : it
is also connected, in a n. e. direction, with Nashua, N. H. The
Blackstoue Canal extends from Worcester to Providence, on both
sides of tlie Blackstone river, 45 miles. The village, pleasantly
situated in a valley surrounded by hills of slight acclivity, is one
of the finest in New England. It is abundantly supplied with
water, brought through an aqueduct from the neighboring hills.
Main-street, the most important, is broad and handsome, shaded
with trees, and more than a mile long, containing many fine
buildings botli public and private.
The American Antiquarian Society at this pi .ce was founded
in 1812, by the late Isaiah Thonuis, LL. D., the father of print-
ing in New England. The Hall of this society, erected in 1820,
has a central building 4G ft. long and 3G wide, with a neat Doric
portico, and two wings 28 ft. long and 21 wide. The Society
has a library of 12,000 vols., a large and valuable cabinet of an-
tiquities, and many interesting specimens of early printing. — The
State Lunatic Asylum, established here in 1832, consists of a
centre building 76 ft. long, 40 wide, and four stories higli, with
two wings, each 96 ft. long, 36 wide, and three stories high. At
each end of the wings are two other buildings 134 ft. long and
34 wide, forming, with the main building, three sides of a spacious
square, all built of brick. The interior arrangements are admi-
rably suited to the accommodation of the different classes of pa-
tients, and on the whole it is one of the best institutions in the
country. Fare from Boston to Worcester ^1.25 : usual time
about 2 hours. From Worcester a railroad is in progress of con-
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stniction to the town of Marro, u distuuco of 'JO miles. (For Prov-
idenco and Worcester liailroad, see Index) There iu also ouo
unitin};f Worcp«ter with Na.shnu, N. II.
Warhuseft Moiintnin, IG miles .\. .\. w. from Worcester, rises
'J,(MH fe«'t ubove the ocean: it is ascended l>y an easy path,
and is now much visited diirinjr the pleasant months of siunmer.
The view from this monntain is wide and extensive, while the
atmosphere is in a high degree exhiluratinj^.
NASHUA AND WORCESTER RAILROAD.
(See iMaps No.s. and 9.)
This route extends from Worcester, Mass., to Nashua, N. H.,
40 miles. The opening of this line will form a direct inland com-
mnnicatiou from Long Island iSonnd to the Merrimack river, and
there uniting with an important chain of railroads that will ere
long extend from Boston to Lake Champlain. On its route it
intersects the Fitchburg Railroad, and by the branch, now build-
inir, (1848,) from the Nashua and Worcester to Fitchburg, will
open a direct intercourse with the Chesliire, Rutland, Vermont,
and Massachusetts railroads, and also with the roads pervading
the valley of the Connecticut. It will likewise form, in the year
1649, one of the inland routes from New York to Canada.
WESTERN RAILROAD.
(See Maps Nos. 7 and 8.)
This road connects with the Boston and Worcester Railroad
at Worcester, and is 118 miles long ; and the Albany and West
Stockbridge Railroad, connecting with the Western at the State
Line, is 38 miles. The entire length of the road from Boston to
Albany is 200 miles.
The merchandise dcjx)t of this railroad is said to be the largest
in the country, being 120 ft. wide, and 460 long, occupying an
area of 55,200 square feet, or nearly two acres of land. The
roof, which is 120 ft. span, rests wholly on the walls, without any
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other support. 'Vhr walls, huilt of brick, iiro 18 ft. hijih, mid 20
ImcIm'h tliick, and where tlu" rafters rest upon them the ihicknesw
Ih doubled. The entire spaen within these walls is ono iinniense
room, unbroken even by a single pillar, and is usually filled with
piles of merchandise. Tlwi cars from Albany on the oust track
delivir tlieir frei^rbt — c(»nsistin<r chiefly of the produce and pro-
visions of Western New York, and the varied manufactures of
Worcester, Sjirin^lleld, and the towns adjacent to the road — on
an amj>l' platform furni.shed with scales, on a level with the ear.-'.
The cars on the w<st trard; for Albany, and the interniediato
places, arc at the same time receiving ^rrf)cerics, dye-stulls, woo!,
cotton, and a variety of other articles, in incredible qiianfities.
This railroad was cliartere*! in Alarch, 18').*J, and opened iVir
travel from Worcester to Spring iicld in \^'.VJ, and as fur as A!-
l)aiiy on the Hudson, in 184:2. The cost of this road (ITjC miles)
lias been }ij>S,|,S.'),7t^S. Its crross receipts between Worcester and
Albany, in 1847, were ^^{^ili^^^ilW, an incivase of }j^:j8(),9 1^.11
over 18 l(). It is built in the mast sidvstantial manner, and Ik
considered a model u'ork of its kind. The enjrineevinjr diflicul-
tics upon it were very ^roat, in consequence of the elevated and
rugf^-ed sections of (tountry through which it passes to reach tlio
western boundary of Massachusetts. Bt^tween Worcester and
Sponcer, u distance of 12 miles, it (;ix)sscs u chain of hills eleva-
ted O.IO ft. above tidewater in IJoston harbor. After leaving
.*>pringneld, it ascends by the valley of Westtield river, crossing
and recrossing that stream and its branches 27 times, in conse-
quence of the rocky and unfavorable nature of this part of the
state. In the township of Washington it crosses a sunmnt 1,180
leet. and 20 miles further another 918 foet above tidewater, with
grades 80 feet to the mile.
" That section of the Western Railroad which traverses the wild hills
of Berkshire is a work of immense labor, and a wonderful achieve-
ment, of art.
" After leaving the wide meadows of the Connecticut, basking in
fheir ricii inheritance of alluvial soil and ur.impeded sunshine, you wni'-
iln-owf^h the niirnnv valleysof the Westtield river, with masses of moun-
tains before you, and woodland heights crovvdmg in upon you, so that
at every puff of the engine the passage visibly contracts. The AlpinC'
character of the river strikes you. The huge sloaes in its wide chan-
nel, which have been torn up and rolled dov/ii by the sweepmg lorreulii
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side or tlie other, for ;>, pra(!tieable road.
"At ' Chester Faetories' yon t'CLnn your aseent of 80 feet in a rrnle
fi;r 11? miles ! TtK! stream l.ctut'cn you and tlie precipitous hillside,
cramped into its rocky t)c I, is tli(> I'ontoosne, one of th»' tnl>uturies of
the Wcstliekl rivcT. As you trace this stream to its mountain home, it
dashes along beside you with the recklessness of childhood, it leaps
down pr((upic(>s, runs forth lamdiiiii,' in the dimpling' sunslune, and then,
»hy as tlie mountain nymjih, it ihid^cs ixdiiml a knotty copse i,i fver-
izreens. lu approaciiiiiu the ' summit IcncI,' you travel hrulRes built a
luindrt'vl feet alio v{! oiliiu* mountain streams, leann;^ alon^ their drcp-
wiirn beds ; and at the ' d<'ep cut' your passage is luiwn through solid
-ocks, whoso niighty walls iVowii over you.
" .Mountain scenery clianses with every changing season— v\e might
almost say wiiii every cliaiit:e of atmosphere. In tlic sprint', while th<;
skirts of winter sull hung over this high coltj region, and the trees seem
afraid to put out tliiir buds, the Pontoosnc break.s forth from its icy
bars, and leaps and ruslies on as if with consciuus joy for its recovered
liberty.
" in stiiiuner, as there is little on tliesc savage hills of what is pecu-
liar to summer, flowers and fruilfulness, it is a hajipy chance to make
tins pass when piles of clouds hide the hot sun, and the rain is pouring
(lovMi in slau'ts, when every little dropping rill ttiat has dried away in
the summer'.s heat, is sucUienly swelled into a waterfall, and over the
bank and down the clilfs they come pouring and lea[)ing.
" In autumn, the beeches and maples on tlie lull sales are glowing
with a metallic brightness, .softened and set olf most exquisitely by the
evergreen of the towering pines, the massive cones of the Norway frrs,
and the griiceful, plumy hemlocks that intersj)er.>«#' ihem.
" In winter, the art that sends you swiftly and securely through these
Jtern solitudes, is most gratefully felt. The trees bend creakiiiu; before
the howling blast, the snow is driving and drifting,— here it is piled on
cither side in solid walls above your ear, and there the hideous roots of
the upturned stuai[)S are bare.
" On you glide, by the aid of the most recent discoveries and inge-
nious contrivances of art, through a country w hose face is still marked
with the savage grandeur of its primeval condition."
The iniportunco of tliis road to Bo.stou, and that section of iho
country through which its route lies, is demonstrated by the in-
creasing amount of business yearly transacted upon it, both in
passengers and freiglit. It is said that such is the regularity and
])recision with which the locomotives and trains from Boston to
Albany perform the distance of 200 miles, that the farmers oti
the line set their clocks by them.
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THE PITTSFIELD AND NORTH ADAMS RAILROAD
leaves the Western Railroad at Plttslield, and extends to North
Adams, '20 miles: it was opened in Oct. lb4G, and cost about
$450,000. Fare GO cents.
RouTH FROM IJosTON TO Alfiwy, (see Maps Nos. G, 7, and 8.)
— Trains leave Boston, from the Worceiiter depot, Beaih-st., op-
posite the United States Hotel, thrre times daily for Albany,
Sundays excepted. Those jeavinj^ in the morning reach Spring-
field in time to dine, and stoj) half an hour ; those leaving Boston
in the afternoon stop overnight at Springfield, and leave next
morning for Albany, arriving there about noon. Usual time be-
tween Biistoti and AUuinij, 10 hours. Fare .^.l.OO. The trains
for Troy leave Greenbush on the arrival of the trains from Boston.
Stages and other conveyances will bo found at most of the depots
on the route, to convey passengers to the various hotels and places
in the vicinity. {For the route from Boston to Worcester, see
Index.)
The stopping-places between Worcester and Springfield, (see
Map No. 7,) with fares and distances from Boston, &c., are as
follow : Clappvillr, 53 miles, ,'^1.50 ; Charlton Depot,"* 57, $IM;
Spencer, G2, $1.70; E. Brookfield, G4, $1.75; S. Brookjield,
G7, $1.95; West Brookfield, G9, $1.9G; Warren, 73, $1^.05;
rainier Depot, 83, $2.25 ; N. Wilbrahani, 89, $2.55 ; Wilhra-
ham, 92, $2.G5. — W^o now arrive at
Spkingfikld, the most important of the towns on this route,
lying upon the e. bank of Connecticut river, 98 miles from Bos-
ton, 102 from Albany, 18 from Northampton, 36 from Green-
field, 26 from Hartford, Conn., and 142 from the city of N. York.
It is the centre of a large inland and river trade, its natural as
well as artificial advantages rendering it one of the most impor-
tant commercial depots on Connecticut river. It has railroads
diverging from it, on the e. to Boston, on the w. to Albany, N.Y.,
on the N. to Greenfield, (this road is being extended to Bellows
Falls, N. H.,) on the s. to Hartford and New Haven ; and the
New York and New Haven road (now building) will connect it
* From Charlton Depot extends the Southbridge Branch Railroad to
Southbridge, 10 miles. This short branch is to be finislied and opened
for travel some iime during the summer of 1848.
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with the great commercial depot o^ the Union. The house i here
are well made and uniformly huilt of hrick, and the appearance
of the town is lively and cheerful. Main-st., the principal, is
about two miles and a half long, and runs i)arallel with the river
The chief part of the business of Springfield is transacted in thia
street. Pop. about 17,000.
Cars leave Springfield for Hartford on the arrival of the trains
from Boston ; and for Greenfield three times daily. During the
season of navigation, steamboats j)ly between this place and Hart-
ford, and other towns on the river.
The United States Armor]/, at this place, is the most exten-
sive in the country. It is situated on an elevated plain about
half a mile from the village. The buildings, which are of brick,
are arranged around a square of about 20 acres, presenting a
iiandsome appearance. A cupola on one of thern atlbrds a de-
lightful view of the river and surrounding country. There are
about 300 men employed in the Arsenal. About 15,000 nuiskets
are annually made here, and 150,000 are stored in the buildings
connected with this establishment. There are several well-kept
hotels in Springfield, that offer excellent acconmiodations at a
reasonable rate. Fare from Boston, ,*j§2.75 : time about 5 hours.
West Springfield, on the w. side of the river, 100 miles from
Boston, and two miles from Springfield, is connected with the
latter place by a bridge over the Connecticut, four ferries, and
also by the Western Railroad, which passes through it. It is
equidistant from Boston and Albany. Fare ,'j^2.85.
Westfcld, on the river of the same name, is a delightful town,
with great natural beauties. It is 108 miles from Boston, lying
in a valley about four miles in diameter, and surrounded by hills
of considerable lieight. The Hampshire and Hampden Canal
passes through it. Fare ^2.95. Russell, IIC miles from Bos-
ton, 1^3.05; Chster Village, 119, $3.15; Chester Factory,
12G, $3.35 ; N. Becket, 135, $3M ; Washington Sumtnit, 138,
$3.70 ; Hinsdale, 143, $3.85 ; Dalton, 14G, $3.90.
PiTTSFiELD, 151 miles from Boston, is a large manufacturing
and agricultural town, elevated 1,000 feet above the level of the
sea. It is 151 miles w. from Boston, and 49 e. from Albany. The
village is beautifully situated, and contains many handsome
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dwellings. In this village there is still standing one of the origi-
nal forest trees — a large elm, 120 feet high, and 90 feet to the
lowest limb — an interesting relic of the primitive woods, and
justly esteemed a curiosity by persons visiting this place. Pitts-
field contains a medical institution, and a seminary of learning.
The town received its present name in 17G1, in honor of William
Pitt, (Eurl of Chatham,) the celebrated British statesman. Fare
from Boston, |$4.0().
Shaker Villagr, 15G miles from Boston, Fare J^4.20 ; Rich-
mond, 1 59, J^ 4.35. — The Slate Line, 1 G2 miles from Boston and 3S
from Albany, is the point from whence diverges the Housatonic
Railroad, terminating at Bridgeport, on Long Lsland Sound, 9b
miles, and also that of the Hadson and Berkshire Railroad to
Hudson, on the river of the same name, 33 miles. — Canaan, 167
njiies from Boston, ^4.60 ; E. Chatham, 172, ^4 70 ; Chatham
Four Corners, 177, $490 ; Kinderhook, 184, ,^4.95 ; Schodac,
192, $5.00, — arrive at Greenl)ush,a.i)d cross the ferry to Albany,
200 miles from Boston. Fare $5.00.
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CONNEOTIOUT RIVER RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 8.)
This road extends from Springfield, Mass., to Greenfield, 3(>
miles: it is being continued to Brattleboro', N. II., and from
tiience to Bellows Falls, where it will meet the railroads from
Boston on their routes to the St. Lawrence and the West. The
road from Springfield to Northampton, a distance of 17 miles,
was opened in 1845, and from thence to Greenfield, 19 miles, in
1846. This road cost $1,010,542.
Route from Springfield to Northampton and Greenfield.
— To Cabot Junction is four miles. Here is situated Cabotville,
a large manufacturing village on the Chickopee river. There
are three cotton manufacturing establishments, with a capital of
$1,700,000 giving employment to upwards of 1,500 operatives.
The Ames Company are largely engaged in the manufacture of
swords, brass cannon, bells, machinery, and cutlery. — Chickopee
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Cabotville by the Chlckopee Branch Railroad, two miles long.
There is a ciittou manufacturing company established here with
a capital of ^700,000, giving employment to about 800 operatives.
There are also extensive manufactories of pape.', iron castings,
fire-arms, machinery, &c. — Willimansetl, 7 miles, Fare 20 cents ;
Smithes Ferry, 13 miles, 37^ cents.
NoRTnAMrTox, 17 miles from Springfield, is delightfully situ-
ated on the w. side of Connecticut river, on rising ground, about
a mile from the river, and is surrounded by large tracts of fertile
meadow land. It is a favorite place of resort for travellers, and
is one of the most beautiful villages in New England. Agricul-
tural and manufacturing pursuits are the chief employments of
the people. For some years past it has prosecuted with spirit and
success the rearing of the silkworm, and large quantities of sew-
ing silk are annually produced. Pop. about 4,000. Fare 50 cts.
Mount Tom is in the town of Northampton, on the w. side of
Connecticut river, and Mount Holyoke on the e. or opposite side ;
tiie former is elevated 1,214 feet, and the latter 1,120. To visit
Mount Holyoko the traveller must cross the ferry, which lands
him at the base of this renowned elevation, where, by a rather
steep ascent, he can attain its very summit, upon which houses
for the accommodation of visiters have been erected. Here he
will be amply rewarded by a view of the vast panorama of varied
beauty which lies spread at his feet, and extends to the very
verge of the horizon. Immediately beneath, the beautiful Con-
necticut winds through one of the richest valleys of New Eng-
land, — a valley checkered with fields and woods, hillock and dale.
Passing Northampton, we proceed to Hatfield. Fare 65 cei?' ■
In this town large quantities ol broom-corn are grown, and bruon
manufactured to a great extent ; also vehicles, boots, shoes, &c.
Whately, 26 miles from Springfield. Fare 75 cents. It is
watered by Mill river and West Brook, on which streams are tan-
neries, manufactories of woollen goods, of gimlets, hannners,
&-C. Like the above town, it produces broom-corn in abun-
dance, which is manufactured into brooms. A few miles w. of
the Connecticut, and in the vicinity of West Whately, is Mount
Esher, which rises nearly 1,000 feet above the river, from which
the prospect is very imposing.
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Bloody Brook village is noted as the place where, in 1675,
Capt. Lathrop and 76 out of 81 men under liis command were
slain by the Indians. In 1838, a monument was erected here
commemorating the event.
Deerjield is a town of considerable trade. In one year the
goods manufactured at this place amounted to about J}^250,000.
Fare ,*^1.00. — Deerjield and Sugarloaf Mountains are in this
vicinity. The former rises 700 feet above the plain, and the lat-
ter, which is an isolated hill of a conical form, rises 600 feet above
the river.
Greenfield is situated on an elevated plain, on the margin of
Green river, and contains many handsome buildings. The man-
ufactures of the town consist of a great variety of useful articles.
Faie from Springfield, 36 miles, Jj^l.lO. (For continuation of
this route into Vermont, see Map No. 9, and for routes from
Greenfield, see Index.)
South Hadlcy Falls are in the Connecticut river, seven miles
N. from Cabotville : they extend a distance of two miles, the en-
tire fall from the u])per dam being 50 feet. A canal is construct-
ed around these falls, with five locks, and a cut through solid rock
40 feet in depth and 300 feet in length. There is a dam across
the river of 1,100 feet, which was constructed to overcome the
principal fall in the river : it produces a water-power of groat ex-
tent. The cataract rushes over a confused mass of rocks, pre-
senting varied forms of beauty and wildness. At South Hadley
village, three miles n. of the falls, is situated the Mount Holyoko
Female Seminary, a school designed to give a practical domestic
education with intelligent instruction.
Amherst, seven miles n. e. from Northampton, is conspicu-
ous for its elevated, healthy, and commanding situation, being^
surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills. Amherst College ranks
among the most respectable institutions of the kind in the coun-
try It is located on high ground, in the centre of the village,
surrounded by a fertile country, and commanding a prospect of
one of the most picturesque sections of the state. A regular line
of stages leaves Northampton for Amherst on the arrival of the
cars from Springfield. From Amherst, we can proceed n. through
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1,000 !'t above the Comiecticut river: it is composed of pud-
(iiii{5-stone, and the small stones within it, ofvarions sizes and
of every color, are round and smooth, as though washed by the
ocean. There is a cavern on one side of the mountain, which
is about 60 feet deep and 150 in length ; and on the n. w. side,
in the n. part of Sunderland, are a curious cave and fissure.
From Sunderland the traveller can cross the bridge over the Con-
necticut to VVIiately, and theiiCL' to Deerfield.
ROUTES FROM CONCORD, N. H., (See Map No. 9.)— From
tiiis place a chain of railroads leads in a s. and s. e. direction to
Boston, and in a n. w. to the Connecticut river at Lebanon : an-
other runs towards Winnipiseogee Lake in the n., and one on the
E. to Portsmouth.
BOSTON, CONCORD, AND MONTREAL RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 5.)
This road is to eiftend from Concord, N. IL, to Plymouth, on
Pemigewasset river, 45 miles ; thence to Haverhill, on the Con-
necticut, passing through one of the best farming and lumber
regions of the state : ultimately it will be connected with he
chain of railroads from Montreal. This work is in a state of for-
wardness, and will bo completed during the summer of 1848 to
Meredith Bridge, 27 miles from Concord. The total cost of the
road to Sanbornton Bridge is estimated at ^199,403, and to
Meredith Bridge at ^343,703.
THE NORTHERN RAILROAD, N. H.
(See Map No. 9.)
This highly important thoroughfare is a continuation of the
route from Boston to Concord via Lowell and Nashua, to the vil-
lage of Lebanon, which is within about five miles of the Con-
necticut river ; the completion of which to the mouth of White
river, Vt., including the construction of a truss-bridge, some 600
feet long, oyer the Connecticut, will be effected in season for the
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liaps to Moiit|t(Ii(r, by tlio -lili oi' July, I.- IS. 'I'lio latter road
(hoc Map No. 10; will liiiilc Iho ( Viniioftticiit rivt-r with Lake
('lKUiij)laiii, and l»y tlif fxlciisioii road Iroia I{iirliii;.r|o!i fr» tlu>
St. liawroiicc, will coiuH'ct wilh .Montreal. It will al>() fofjii,
with that of tho ( )^r<l<Mis!)iir;f road, a coiiliiiiioiiH lino to the M'a-
tcrs of tli(' {Treat lakes. The Northern lia;In»ad, frt»rn the vailry
of thcs Meniniar to that of the ('.»nnec!i('iit, G!) ni les, pasHc-
over a ronijh and forhiddini; conntry, and seven' natural ((h.-tacles
have heen overruMie in its (•on.'^lnu't'.on. Mtire than .M,.']') l,t)(MI
f;ni):(! yards of earth and r^7,00() of solid ror-k have he( n removed,
and (j I, .'/.') 1 p<'rclus of hiid're and eulverf ni isonry conHtrncted.
at a cost of ahoiit .^rJ, OIK), 1)00. 'i'he sunnnlt of the road is in
(.)ran}»e, and is ahmit 700 feet alu.ve the Merrimac and ^Otl
above the Connecticut. It is overcome by a jrrade (d" .'^0 feet,
whi<th is the hij^diest on t!ie whole line. 'J'lie Northern Railroad
between Concord and Franklin wis opened Dec. i2H, 1^<1(J, and
to Lebanon Nov. 17, 1H17. 'I'hc whole ori;:i:inal caj)ital stock of
this company was Jj^ 1,500,000, with the right to increase it if
found necessary.
RourK FUO.M Concord to Fj'.anki.in, (see Map No. 9.) — On
leavinj]^ the Concord depot it passes along nj)on the interval e. of
the village, and crossing Iforse-Shoe Pond takes the conrso of
tho Merrimac river, keejjing the w. bank, (to enal)le it to do
which the river has been tnrned from its ancient bed,) and pass-
ing along not far from the West Parish in Concord, where a depot
is established with the name of West Concord.
The next stopping-place is near Fishervillr, a bustling little
village upon Contoocook river. Here the track crosses Mrs. Dus-
tan's Island, made illustrious by the notable ex})loit of that lady
with the Indians, in March, 1698. Passing on, the next dei)ot
is at Boscawen, a very excellent farming town ; thence to North
Boscawen and to Franklin, 18 miles from Concord, a place of
considerable importance, at tho head of Merrimac river, or at the
junction of Pemigewassct and \Vinni})i.scogee rivers. Franklin
contains about 2,000 inhabitants.
This route is on^i of considerable interest and picturesque beau-
ty: it passes through the Webster farm, an object of curiosity to
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straiif^rrs, as boiiijr ili(> plac^ wIutc IIk^ lloii. l>iiMicl Welwtfr
passed his youth, /w//-.' fioiii Coiiconl to U'. Conrurd, 10 rrnts ;
to Fis/trrvillfy 120; to liascnrrn, 'M) : to U'. /^^s••v/ »/?<•//, 10; to
Franklin, 51); to E. Anditvrr, 70 ; to Anion r, ^'t ; to W. An-
dirvr, 1)5; to I) tnhnry,^lA') : to d'i'if/fin, s;l..'J."> ; to (\/unun,
.•^l.ti.') : to I'njirhl, .'liil.DO; to /;. It'lntimn, :;^i.nO ; to lr!>nti>n,
NCj.lt); to \V. Lebanon, >^-i. '}.'». Fare fr mi lin.'itun h> f.'ir luttiv
place, .$1.00.
llannrcr, N. II., is sitiiatrd ii, lew mil) s x. of \V. Ii(l);iiioii, on
;tii cxtciisivo pliiin, hull' a mile from tlu' C'oimecticiit river, aiiJ
irtU feet above the level of its waH'is. Tiie principal Ixaisi s aro
er"ctt'(l around a s(|ii;ire of 1*2 acres ; the remainder stand on dif-
ferent streets, Ieadin.r from the ;^''i'een in all directions. This is
the seat of Darttnonili Cttlh'irr, fonnded in 17(!D, for the educa-
tion of Indians, and niiminl after WMllam, l.arl of Dartmouth.
It is an inslitntion which holds a very respectable rank for learn-
inuf and inllnencc, and the ability of its oHujers. — {For the con-
t'luiatlon of t/iii route t!ironi['i Vermont, avn " Vermont Central
Ivailroad.'')
Routes from Firciiiii;af7. — At FitchbMrsr, the traveller will find
stages to convey him to places in the vicinity, and also to thaso
at a distance, away from the lino of railroads. Trains leave
Fitchbnr*;^ for Boston four times daily ; trains also connect with
tlie Vermont and iMassachusetts Railroad, and also with tho
(^hci^hire Railroad, as far as opened for travel.
VERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS RAILROAD.
(See Map No. y.)
This road leaves tho Fitchbur^ Railroad at Fitchburg, passing
through Athol, Northfield, &.c., to Rrattleboro', N. II. ; thenco
lip the Connecticut river to Bellows Falls, where it will unite
with the chain of railroads throufj^h Western Vermont to Bur-
lington, and also with those following up the valley of the Con-
necticut. It is open for travel to Athol, 33 miles from Fitchburg
and 83 from Boston. An attempt lias been made to obtain a
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churt<-r for tho coiistriurtiou nf a railrnad from (JrcrMifioId, Mass.,
to 'I'roy, N. Y. At (Jn^t'iilidd, tint Vermont and MassafrliiiKottH
Ituilroad would then coimcct Troy with Itoston, making a new
routo from tlio latter oity to the Hudson riv»'r.
From HosroN .o AriioL. — To /'V/r///;//;-y, TiO miles, J|^l.t2.'),
(see this route ;) thence to W. Fitclihurir, iVJ, ^\.\ii) ; Wesiinin-
fttrr, 55, }|^1..'J7; »S'. Ashhuriifnun, (ill, Jg;!.;')!); (}<trdner, (m,
$l.(;t2; TenijilHon.li), $1.75; liahluunsrilh', 11, }a{l.75;5^.
Rt)i/'ilstt)ii, 77, }j^l.l>5 ; At/ml, H'.i miles from Boston, JjJj'-i.lO.
Tho inhahitants of At /ml manufacture a j^reat numher of arti-
cles. Miller's river, a fino stream, allbrds this place a j:freat
water-power. — Noi t/ijirld, consists of one street u mile lonjj: the
houses have a neat and comfortahle appearance.
liiaUlehoro\ Vt. is a v«'ry pleasant place, situated on an ele-
vated plain above the C'onn(^cticut. The vicinity is noted for its
jnvifToratinjr air, pure water, and fine moimtain scenery. The
town is connected with th(i oj)posito side of tho river by a hand-
some covered bridjje. There are several factories and mills here,
which derive their power from a creek, whoso water falls over a
ledjj;e of rocks.
Bellows Falls are a series of rapids in the Connecticut, ex-
tendinjr about a mile alonjr tho base of a high and precipitous
hill, known as '* Fall Mountain," which skirts the river on the
New Hampshire side. At tho bridge which crosses the river at
this place, tho visiter can stand directly over tho boiling Hood ;
viewed from whence, the whole scene is wild and exciting in the
extreme. The Connecticut is here compressed into so narrow a
compass that it seems as if one could almost leap across it. Tho
water, which is almost one dense mass of foam, rushes through
this chasm with such velocity, that in striking on the rocks be-
low, it is forced back upon itself for a considerable distance. In
no place is the fall perpendicular to any considerable extent, but
in tho distance of half a mile the waters descend about 50 feet
A canal throe-fourths of a mile long, with locks, was constructed
round the falls, many years since, at an expense of ^50,000.
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CHESHIRE RAILROAD.
(8ec Miip No. U.)
Tliis miitc is also ill! rxtftjsioii of tlir Fitclilmrj roul : it l< av's
tlu* juiu'tifiii lit South .\:<liliiiriilniii, Mk-i,. hmI whrn coiiiplrffd
will puss t!iroii;rI| Ivciiir, N'. II., i» nrH'iws l'';j|l>, at wl.irli |)|;u'0
it will coMiit'ct U'itli tlii' Kuli mmI road and fhf valley ot" Luko
('liam|»laiii ; and also wi'li the Sullivan road, a l)i'aii/|i niiit.ii'^
tlif Clif'sliiri' with the \'t ruiop.i Crutra! Kailrriad. This n.ad
will ii fcivf a ijrt'at jmrt of lh»' travel and husiii»'>s of tlir Kiit-
l.tiiil, with which and llif FitchhuiLl it will form tin* shnrlf.-f,
cheapest, and oiH' of t!n' hi'st railroad line-< hetwern Ko-Inn and
I> irlin'ftou. If will have an e(| lal chance of dnini;- the hnsincssi
oreat'd |)\- the oi»>nin:r of the ( ) rd(Mid>'ir'j; liailroad, and al^o of
Montreal. The Cheshire liailroad is open to Troy, N. II., 10
miles from Iveene, '21 from Hellows i'alls. and dnriiiLj tiw sum-
ni'T of l""H will he oj)ened to K»'ene, !)"2 iinles from Hoston.
Roi'TK nio.M HosToN 'ro 'I'koy AND Ki:km;, N. II. — Overtho
Fit(dd)urir liailroad to F:tr/ihiir<j, ')() miles, .*j«; I .'J.') ; from theneo
to St)ut/i As' III) urn /hi III, .5>1.')<>: to Winr/iciidoii, J^l.T.') : Filz-
iriljidin, ij^'J.OU ; Trni/, H"2 miles from Hoston, {jjiri.l.').
Keenr, one of the ])rettiest places in the stat(\ is situated on u
Hat K. of the Ashuolot river. It is parti(!idarly cniitled to nol;e(3
for tlip extent, widtii, and uniform level of its Htreets. Tho
main street, extending; one mile in a strai<;ht line, is almost u
perfect level, and is well ornamented with trees. It is a place
of considerahlo bnsinoss, there heinfr several mannfactnrinjr estah-
lishments here. Passeuijers will fmd sfn<sr. conveyance at W'in-
chendoii to Rindgo and JaflVey ; at Fitzwilliam, on Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday, on arrival of the llrst train from IJos-
ton, to Richmond, Winchester, Hinsdale, and IJrattleboro' I'.nd
oil opposite days from tho.se places to Fitzwilliam. — ^li I'roy,
stages will connect with all the trains, throui,di Keene and liel-
lows Falls, to and from all Western New Hampshire, Vermont,
Canada, and Northern New York.
THE SULLIVAN RAILROAD, 25 miles in length, connects
with the Cheshire road at Bellows Falls, and unites it with the
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Vorrnoiit Central Railroad : it will be the means of throwing a
lar^o amount of business upon the former from the northern parts
of Vennont and New Hampshire.
Routes from Greenfield. — Trains leave Greenfield for North-
ampton and Springfield three times daily ; at the latter place
connecting with the trains for Boston, Albany, Hartford, and
New Haven. Fare from Greenfield to Springfield, $1.10 ; from
the latter place to Boston , ,$2.75 ; to Albany, $2.25 ; to Hart-
ford, 75 cents ; and to New Haven, $1.87. From New Haven
to New York by steamboat. Fare to New York from Spring-
field about $.3.00.
Stages leave Greenfield daily on arrival of the early trains
from Springfield, for Brattlehoro\ Burlington, and Canada, and
by the first train to Keene, N. H.
From Greenfield, the Connecticut River Railroad is being con-
tinued to Brattleboro', (see Map No. 0,) uniting with the Ver-
mont and Massachusetts at the State Line. This link will com-
plete the connection with the roads in progress pervading the
valley of the Connecticut, which, when finished, will open a
railroad communication between New York city and the extreme
northern boundary of Vermont, and by other roads yet to bo
built, will open the communication with Montreal and Quebec.
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THE RUTLAND RAILROAD.
(See Maps Nos. 9 and 10.)
This road, when completed, will extend from Bellows Falls to
Burlington, 117 miles : it will form a continuation of the Cheshire
Railroad in New Hampshire, and will open a new route and the
Bhortest from Boston via Fitchburg to Lake Champlain and Can-
ada. Starting from Bellows Falls, it runs up the valley of Wil-
liams river ; it then passes into the valley of Black river, and
continues to the Green Mountains ; upon passing Mount Holly
gap, it runs into the valley of Mill river, and the valley of Otter
creek, till t reaches the valley of Lake Champlain. For almost
the whole of its course, it runs through valleys of rivers and
the valley of the lake, with easy gradual slopes. This road will
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be finished and opened for travel some time during the year
1841).
Chester, on the route of the Rutland roud, is a thriving place:
in this town manufactures of various kinds are carried on. This
is a great thoroughfare for travellers from the eastern part of
New England to the Hudson river at Troy, N. Y., via Manches-
ter, the passage over the Green Mountains being one of the best
in this part of the state. — Ludlow is mountainous, but contains
good land for the grazing of shcoj) and other cattle. Woollen
factories are established here, and in the town soi»»o valuable
minerals have been discovered. — Mmut Jlolbj is a pleasant town,
situated on the summ t of the Green Mountains. The soil is
well adapted for grazjig, and here are produced large quantities
of wool, beef, butter, and cheese.
Rutland is a very neat village, well built and handsomely
located : it is the centre of trade fur a larj^e section of fertile
country. Its agricultural products are large and valuable. The
town is watered by Otter creek and its tributaries, which sup-
ply it with good water-power, and upon which are several man-
ufacturing establishments. (For continuation of this route, see
I\Iap No. 10.) From the Rutland Railroad at this place, a branch
will be built to Whitehall, N. Y., via Castleton.
Brandon, on the route of the Rutland Railroad, is a flourishing
town, finely watered by Otter creek, Mill river, and Spring
Pond, on which streams are good mill-^ieats. Minerals of fine
quality are found in this town. There are hero two curious cav-
erns formed of limestone, the largest containing two apartments,
each from IG to 20 feet square. It is entered by descending from
the surface "beat 20 feet.
Salisbury is watered by Otter creek and by Middlebury and
Leicester rivers. The latter affords a good water-power, which
propels a number of valuable manufacturing establishments.
Middlebury is a beautiful and flourishing town on Otter creek :
at the falls on this stream are extensive manufacturing establish-
ments ; and large quantities of white and variegated marble, with
which the town abounds, are sawed and polished for various uses,
and transported to market. It is the shire town of Addison
county.
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Vergrnncs has a liim silvitiou on Oiler cirrk, seven iniloij
from Luki' Champlaiii. 'J'lio crcok at tins placu i^ .lOO feet wide,
and at tlie falls is separated by two islands, wlix'li form three
distinct I'alls of .'^7 feet. These ])ro(hice a f^reat hydraulic j)o\ver,
rendered valuable hy bein;; situated in tht^ heart of a fertile coun-
try, and in the vicinity of tiie lake, and will be much increased
in value by the opening of the Rutland Railroad. From Ver-
jrennes the railroad is carried alonjr the eastern shore of Lake
Champlain to Rurlinirton, and from thenco it will unite with
Montreal. (For description of liurlinj^ton, see Index.)
PETERBORO' AND SHIRLEY RAILROAD.— This road, cx-
tendinor from the Fitchbur<r road, in Groton, to West Townsend,
was opened in the fall of 18 17, and is V2\ miles in lenirth.
Fkom Boston to VV. Tow.nskm). — Over the Filchburg Rail-
road to (rruton, 37 miles, Fare UO cents; S(juannacook, 41,
$1.0.5 ; Townsend Harbor, 15, and Townsend Centre, 47, J^1.20 ;
W. Townsend, 41), }B 1.25. ■
WILTON RAILROAD.— This road has been laid out by the
railroad commissioners as far as South Merrimack, a distance
from Nashua of five miles. It will bo continued to Wilton and
Peterboro', and perhaps ultimately to Keene, there intersecting
the roads from Canada.
THE VERMONT CENTRAL RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 10.)
Tiiis road, which is rapidly proj^ressing towards completion, is
properly un extension of the Northern Railroad from Concord,
after it has passed through New Hampshire, and across the Con-
necticut at Lebanon. Its route is up the valley of White river
to Bethel, 28 miles, thence ascending by one of its branches to
Roxbury, a further distance of IG miles, meeting no serious obsta-
cle to its construction, and with no considerable ascent in its gr''d'\
From Roxbury it has an easy descent along the banks oi Dog
river, through Northfield to Montpelier, 14 miles, to which places
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it will bo open for travel durinjj the summer of 1848. From
Montpelier it passcvS down the Winooski or Onion river to Bur-
liiijrton, 45 miles. The same company are constructinjr a branch
road from the mouth of White river, down the w. bank of the
Connecticut, crossing this river into New Hampshire, a short dis-
tance below Windsor, and by the Sullivan county company is
being extended throu|rh Charleslown, and unitiuj^ with the Chesh-
ire road near Bellows P'alls. From Burlinjrtoii, a railroad run-
nin^r along the e. shore of Luke Champlain, and into Canada,
will unite the Central Railroad with Montreal.
Mimtpclier, the capital of New Hampshire, is situated very
near the centre of the state. It is surrounded by hills of consid-
erable elevation ; and although it is too low to command an ex-
tensive prospect, it is very pleasant, and quite romantic in its
appearance. It is a great thoroughfare from all directions, and
commands a largo and valuable trade. (For Burlington, see
Index.)
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(See Map No. 10 )
This new route will extend from the mouth of White river, in
Hartford, Vt., opposite the town of Lebanon, N. H., following up
the valley of the Connecticut and Passumpsic rivers, to the north
line of the state at Derby.
The valley of the above rivers n. of the White, forms the nat-
ural business centre, and the outlet of one of the best agricultural
districts in New England, abounding also with available water-
power to any desirable extent. Numerous business villages, and
some of considerable importance, are located upon the immediate
line of this road within the first 75 miles.
The construction of 40 miles of the Connecticut and Passump-
sic Rivers Railroad, between the mouth of White river and the
village of Wells River, is now rapidly going forward, and it is to
be completed early in the fall of 1848. At the Canada line it
will connect with the St. Lawrence and Canada Railroad, lead-
ing thence to Montreal. This road, which is to extend from this
city through the eastern townships to the line, has been com-
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menced from Montroal to Aotoii, 45 miles, ami is to be completed
ill 1848. The con.striictiou of the rcmuiniiij^ distance to the line
will he prosecuted suhseipi^nlly, coincident with the work on the
Vermont side of the line. The St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail-
road Co. is authorized to construct a branch from u point below
Sherbrooke to connect their railroad with the city of Quebec.
Sherbrooko is 30 miles from the norlhfrn terminus of the (Con-
necticut and Passumpsi(! Rivers Railroad, and the point fur the
intersection of tl»e Quel)ec branch is n(>arly e(piid;stant from
Quebec and ^Montreal, about 80 miles.
The completion of ll esc roads will form almost a direct lino
of communication from Huston to Quebec and Montreal, and, in
connection with the lines in ihe valley of the Connecticut, will
o|)en a new thoroujjlifary bitwcen New Vork city and the above
iujportant places in Canada: for a descr;j)l:on of which, kco
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OLD COLONY RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 12.)
This road was opened for travel on the 19th of Nov. 1845, and
extends from the South Cove in Boston to Plymouth, 37 miles.
It is designed to extend it through Sandwicli to Barnstable on
Cape Cod, a further distance of 28 miles. The cost of this road
was ^1,397,058. The depot in Boston is at the corner of Kneel-
and and South sts., where tickets are procured before taking
seats in the cars. Stages and other conveyances are always in
attendance to convey passengers to or from the depot, or to any
part of the city. Faj'e 25 cents each person.
The DoKciiESTER AND MiLTox TRAINS Icavc Bostou fivo tiuics
daily : the arrangement is similar from those places to Boston.
Dorchester, four miles from Boston, lies on Dorchester Bay,
in Boston harbor. It is under a high state of cultivation, — fruits,
vegetables, and flowers being raised here in great abundance.
This town, in consequence of the facilities for reaching Boston,
has become a fa^'orite place of residence for many of its citizens.
Fare 12 cents.
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NfffnmH Vitluirr, sitiiatrd in llio town of l>or('hostor, Ih oh
tlio N«'iH)iist't river, nr-:ir its nioiitli. It lius cousiderublo Irudo,
uiul the ]H)|)iihition is rapidly iiinrcasiii^.
Qiiinry, t>ijjr|it, miles tVoiii Hoston, is sitiiatrd on Qiiiiiry Hay,
ill IJostoii harbor. The villu^t , which is huilt mi an «'|«ivatt'd
plain, is roriiarkahio for its nratin'ss and bounty. The aneestral
estate of the Q lincy family, one of the most beantifnl residences
in New Enjrland, is in this town. In a chnrch in the village,
erected in 18:28, at a cost of >j5 10,001), is a beantifid monument
to the memory of John Adams and his wile. 'I'liis town siipj)lies
the " (^nin(;y jrranite," jioted for its diirabilily and beauty. Im-
mense quantities are annually (juarried and sent to various parts
of the U. States. JJy means of u railroad from the (piarries to
Neponset river, this material is transported at a small cost. Fare
from Jioston, 27) cents. — .V. lirnintrcc, lOj) miles, 30 cents ; iS.
Jirahitrcc, 1 1 i, '.V.] coi»ts ; S. W'cipnoiilh, 1."), 10 centjj ; N. Ahing-
toii, 18, 45 cents; Ahin^lon, I'Ji, 50 cents; *S'. Ahimjlun, 21,
5.") cents ; N. H<iiis'oii, 'S.i\, 0.3 cents; Ilansmi, 2l|, G5 cents;
Pli/mptnii, 30, 80 cents ; Kin^rsfon, IV.i, liO cents,
Flyrnuitth, 'M miles k. e. from Boston, is celebrated as bein!r
the lundinjT. place of the " Pdj^rims,"' who disend)arke(l here on
the 22d of Dec. 1020. It is the oldest town in New Kn^rhmd.
Pilgrim Hall, the buddini^ most wortliy of notice, contains ;i
valuablo painting representing the landiuj^ of the Piljjrims from
the " May Flower." It is 1.3 by IG feet, and is valued at $3,000.
The cabinet of the I'iljrrim Society contains many valuable an-
tiquities. From BuryinfT Hill, in the rear of the town, which is
elevated 100 feet above the level of the sea, is a fine view of the
village, the harbor, and shipping beyond, with the coast for some
inilcs in extent. " Plymouth Rock," a deeply interesting spot to
New Englanders, is near the termination of Leyden-st. The
town contains about 200 ponds : the largest, called the Billing-
ton Sea, is about six miles in circumference. It is situated two
miles s. w. of the village, and contains a good supply of pickerel
and perch. Fare from Boston to Fhtmoiith, 5$ 1.00: usual time
If hours. Stages convey passenger.i from Plymouth to Barn-
stable, 28 miles, and to other places on Capo Cod. Stages also
leave Kingston for Duxbujy, three miles distant. Stages will
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also be found at most of tho depots on the route to carry to any
of tlie neighboring towns or villages.
THE BRIDGEWATER BRANCH, six and a half miles in
length, connects with the Old Colony road at S. Abington, and
passes from thence through North vi lie and E. Bridgewater to
Bridiicivatcr, 27^ miles from Boston. Fare 65 cents.
THE SOUTH SHORE RAILROAD commences at the Old Col-
ony Railroad in Qiiincy, and will pass through the towns of
Ilingham, Cohas.-et, Scituate, and Marshfield, to tho town of
L)uxl)ury, a distance of 22 miles. This road as far as Cohasset
is under contract, and the work of construction is going rapidly
forward.
Ilingham, a pleasant town situated on Boston harbor, lies 12
miles E. of Boston by water, and 14 by land. It is also five miles
8. w. from Nantasket Beach, and an equal distance from Cohas-
set village. It is, during tho summer months, an agreeable place
of resort for the people of Boston, and also for strangers visiting
that city. The ride by steamboat through Boston harbor, and
the passage among the many beautiful islands, is truly deliglitful.
The scenery from tho hills in tho village present fine and exten-
sive views of the bay and surrounding country. A steamboat
plies regularly between Hingham and Boston, making three trips
daily during the summer months. Fare 25 cents. The Old
Colony House, an excellent hotel, is within a short distance of
tho steamboat landing.
Cohasset, five miles from Ilingham, is of easy access from tho
latter place. The situation being cool and refreshing of a hot
summer's day, large numbers are attracted thither. The bathing,
fishing, and marine scenery aro equal to any on the coast.
In the s. part of the town of Marshfield is situated the Hon.
Daniel Webster's country seat: it lies 12 miles n. from Plymouth,
in full view of the open sea, and is surrounded by highly cultivated
grounds,
Duxhury, a maritime town, is six miles n. from Plymouth and
30 s. E. from Boston. It is pleasantly situated on elevated ground,
and commands a view of tho ocean. At present the most con-
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vcuieut way of reaching this place from Bo>itoii is by the Old
Colony Railroad to Kinr^ston, and thenno by stajjc to Dnxbury,
three miles.
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FALL RIVER RAILROAD.
This road extends from the Old Colony at S. Braintree, 11^
inilos from Boston, to the town of Fall River. It is 42 miles in
length, and cost {*^l,Or)0,OOU, or ,^25,000 per mile. It was open-
ed for travel in 184G.
Route from Boston to Fall River. — Trains leave the Old
Colony depot, Boston, daily, passing over that road to ^S*. Brain-
tree, (see Map No. 12 ;) from thence to Randolph, 15 miles, Fare
35 cents ; to E. Stoughton, 17, 40 cents ; to N. Bridgeicater,
20,
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cents ; to E. and W. Bridgeivatcr, 25, GO cents ; to
Bridgewater, 27, 65 cents, (now see Map No. 11 ;) Titicut, 31,
70 cents ; Middleboro' , 35, 80 cents ; Myrick^s Station, 42,
$1.00; Assonet or Freetown, 45, $1.10 ; Terry's, 47^, ,*$1.20 ;
Somerset, 48^, $1.25 ; Fall River, 53, $1.35.
Fall River, a flourishing and important manufacturing town,
is situated on the falls of the outlet of the Watuppa Ponds, at the
junction of the stream with Taunton river, and near Mount
Hope Bay. Tliese ponds contani about 5,000 acres, being 11
miles long, and, on an average, about one mile broad. They are
produced by deep, never-failing springs, and are two miles e. of
the village. The descent of the river is 136 feet in a regular
volume of water, not liable to excess or diminution, and adequate
to heavy manufacturing operations. The harbor of Fall River is
safe, and of easy access, and has sufficient depth of water for
ships of the largest class. Several vessels from this port are en-
gaged in the whale-fishery, and many others are employed in
the coasting trade. The principal business of the place consists
in the manufacture of cotton, wool, machinery, stoves, the print-
ing of calico, &c. The establishment for the manufacture of
iron, wholly operated by steam, is on a very largo scale, employ-
ing between 400 and 500 hands, and using up about 30 tons of
pig and hoop iron per day. Pop. about 10,000.
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On Sunday, July 2(1, 1843, Full River was visited by a de-
structive fire, in which 2U0 buildings, including the Pocasset Hotel,
a splendid structure, were consumed. The loss oi property was
estimated at upwards of half a million of dollars.
There are regular stage routes to New Bedford, Taunton,
Bristol, and Providence. There is also a steamboat line to the
latter place, a distance of 28 miles, which plies daily, each way.
Route from Boston to Nkw York via Fall River and New-
port. — Passengers take the cars in Boston, at the Old Colony
depot, corner of Kneeland and South sts. (For the route to Fall
River, see page 97.) At Fall River the railroad from Boston ter-
minates, and passengers are conveyed from thence in one of the
s]!lendid steamers bclongiug to this line, through Narragansctt
Bay (see Map No. 14) to Newport, R. I., 18 miles distant, where
the steamer stops to land and receive passengers, and are con-
veyed from thence round Point Judith, and through Long Island
Sound (see Map No. 15) and the East River, passing over the
boiling waters of " Hurl Gate," to the city of New York, arri-
ving at an early hour the next morning ; distant from Boston,
23G miles. Fare $5.00 ; state-room $1.00 extra. (For city of
New York, see Index.)
Newport, one of the towns where the state legislature holds
itw sessions, is situated on Rhode Island, (the island from which
the name of the state is derived,) in Narragansctt Bay, and is,
by the channel, 5 miles from the sea, 30 miles s. e. from Provi-
dence, 71 from Boston, and 165 from New York. Tlie harbor,
one of the finest in the world, is safe, and accessible by ships of
the largest class. The town, lying on ground gradually risii^g
from the water, has a beautiful site facing the harbor, in a south-
easterly direction. It is celebrated for the salubrity of its climate,
its cooling ocean breezes, and its fine views, which have made it
a favorite resort during the summer season. Visiters and inva-
lids will here find every accommodation, either at hotels or board-
ing-houses. Sea-bathing, fishing, sailing, and riding, are the
chief amusements. In the waters in this vicinity there are about
GO different kinds of fin and shell fish, which are taken in great
abundance.
\EW BEDFORD AND TAUNTON RAILROAD.
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CAPE COD BRANCH RAILROAD.
This road leaves the Old Colony at Middleboro' Four Corners,
and extends 15| miles to the villa<re of Ajrawani, situated a short
distance from Buzzard's Bay, Mass. It will, during the suininer
of 1848, be opened to Sandwich.
Route fkom Bosro.x. — From the depot of the Old Colony Rail-
road to Middleboro', .35 miles. Fare 80 cents ; to Rock Meeting-
Ilouse, 38^,95 cents; S. Middleboro', 4:2^, $1.10; W. Ware-
hani, 4G, $1.^0 ; Wurehani, 4!),^, $1.25 ; Agawam, 50^, 1^1.3.3.
Warcham, at the head of Buzzard's Bay, is favorably situated
fi>r trade and commerce. Its harbur is safe for vessels drawing
lr2 feet of water: 240 coasting vc :>tls arrived here in 1844,
bringing and taking away 50,001; tons of merchandise. There
were also belonging to this port three ships and three brigs en-
gaged in the whaling business, -t an outfit of e$ 1.3 1,000. In the
town of VVareham are several ponds containing a great variety
of fish, whilst the shores abound with oysters, lobsters, clams, &c.,
and the forests with game. This and the adjoining lowus aflbrd
a great field for the sportsman.
TAUNTON BRANCH RAILPOAD, AND NEW BEDFORD AND
TAUNTON RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 11.)
The former of these leaves the Providence Railroad at Mans-
field, and extends to Taunton, 11 miles. It was opened for travel
in 1836, and cost $250,000. The latter road is a continuation
of the former to the city of New Bedford : it was opened in 1840,
is 20 miles long, and cost $400,000.
Route from Boston to Taunton and Nkw Brdford. — Pas-
sengers by this route will take the cars of tiie Providence Rail-
road at their depot in Boston, near the foot of the *' Common,"
to Mansfield, 25 miles, (for this part of the route, see page 102;)
thence to Norton, 29, Fare 70 cents ; Taunton, 3G, 75 cents ;
Myricks, 42, $1.00 ; New Bedford, 56, $1.50 : usual time from
Boston, 3 hours.
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Taunton, a beautiful town, Is situated on Mill river, at its
junction with Taunton river. The latter is navij^ahle to Taun-
ton for vessels of small draft, and affords great water-power. The
village, in the centre of the township, contains many handsome
public and private buildings, located around a fine enclosure,
called Taunton Green, a public walk ornamented with trees. —
The Mount Pleasant Cemetery, near Taunton Green, is laid out
in a tasteful manner, on the plan of Mount Auburn Cemetery,
near Boston.
New Beuford, an important place of business, and port of
entry, is on the w. side of Acushnet river, a small stream whicli
falls into an estuary of Buzzard's Bay. It is situated in N. Lat.
41° 37' 43", VV. Long. 75° 59', and is 56 miles from Boston, 230
from New York, 14 from Fall River, and 55 from Nantucket.
Between the latter place and New Bedford there is a regular
steamboat communication.
The city of New Bedford is built upon rising ground, and the
streets are laid out with much regularity, crossing each other
at right angles. The buildings are mostly of wood, although
more durable materials are now used to some extent. Many of
the houses are neatly surrounded by extensive and well-cultivated
gardens, and the streets on which they are built arc bordered
with ornamental trees. Among the public buildings maybe men-
tioned the Town Hall, Custom-House, and Court-House. The
former is a magnificent structure of granite, 100 feet long, 60
wide, and three stories high — the lower of which is used as a
public market. The Custom-IIouse, built of granite, is also a
fine structure. In this building is the Post-Office. The Court-
House is a plain structure, built of brick. The County Jail and
House of Correction are near it.
The people of New Bedford are extensively engaged in the
whale-fishery. This branch of trade is, however, declining, ow-
ing io the diminution of profits. We copy from the Whalemen's
Shipping List of New Bedford the following statistics in regard
to it : — Whole number of vessels employed in the fishery, Jan.
I, 1848, 617 ships and barks, 25 brigs, and 17 schooners — 210,541
tons. Whole number employed in the fishery, Jan. 1, 1847, 670
ships and barks, 31 brigs, 50 schooners, I sloop — 230,218 tons:
MILFORD BRANCH — NORFOLK COUNTY RAILROAD.
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fchowinjT a diinimUion of 53 siiips and barks, G brii^H, 3 schooners,
and 1 sloop — 1!),G77 tons. Tho popnlatiou of New Bedford, in
1845, was 15,0(10.
A steamhont, runnin;r in oonnoction with tho cars from Bo>!-
ton, leaves liere on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, (on
arrival of the early Irain,) for Nant ticket : time five hours, and
from Boston ei^^dit hours. A boat also leaves New Bedford, (on
arrival of the fust train from Boston,) on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays, for Martha's Vineyard, WaoiVs Hole,
and Holmes's Hole. Passengers from New York to Stoninj^tou
take the cars for New Bedfcrrd, and arrive at Nantucket by
steamer the day after.
MILFORD BRANCH EAILROAD, (See Maps Nos. and 14 )
— This is a branch of t!ie Boston and Worcester Railroad, opened
in Dec. 1847. It leaves tliat lino at S. Framingham, and ex-
tends to Mil ford : lenjrth 13 miles.
From Boston to Uolliston and ^Milford. — From the W^or-
cester Railroad depot, over that route to S. Framingham, 21
miles ; from thence to Uolliston, 8 miles, F.ire 70 cents ; and to
Milford, 5 miles ; total, 34 milers Fare $1.00.
From Boston to Deduam, (see INIap No. G.) — Passengers by
this route are taken over the Providence Railroad to Low Plain,
eight miles. From this place a branch runs to Dedham, two
miles, a very pleasant place, and the conveniences for reachiujj
it from Boston make it a desirable residence. Fare 25 cents.
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at Dedham, and is carried through Walpole to Blackstone, there
intersecting with the Providence and Worcester Railroad. This
road forms one link in the proposed " Air Lino" between New
York and Boston.
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PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 14.)
This road, which extends from Providence, R. I., to Worces-
ter, Mass., 45 miles, was oj)cncd to Milhille, on Tuesday, Sept.
28tli, 1847, and to Worcester, on the 25th Oct. following ; on
which occasion a train of 20 cars drawn hy two locomotives, and
containing 1,500 j)t'rsons, made a pleasure trip over tlie road,
during the course of which they were saluted by the discharge
of artillery along the whole line, and were received at Worcester
with every demonstration of joy. Cost ^1,226,22.3. '
From PiiovinENCE to Worckstkr. — Trains stop at Pawtuck-
ct, Central Falls,Valley Falh, Lonsdale, Ashton, Albion, Man-
ville, Hamlet, Woonsncket, Woterford, Blackstonc, Millvillc,
Uxhridge, Whitin's Northbridgc, Farnumville, Grafton, Sut-
ton, and Millhury. The trains arrive in Worcester in time to
connect with the trains for Springfield, Hartford, and Albany ;
and the down train arrives in Providence in time for the steam-
boat Iraln for New York.
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The former of these railroads, which connects Boston with
Providence, was opened in 18.34: it is 42 miles long, and cost
^1,928,G00. The latter road, which is properly a continuation
of the above to the head-waters of Long Island Sound, was com-
pleted ill 1838, at a cost of $1,920,000.
Route from Boston to Providence. — Cars leave the depot in
Boston for Providence daily, stopping at the following places on
the route to land and receive passengers, (see Map No. 6 :) — Rox-
bury, two miles, Fare 10 cents. This place, a handsome sub-
urb of Boston, is under a high state of cultivation, and abounds
witn beautiful gardens and pleasure-grounds. Omnibuses ply
regularly between this city and Boston. — Jamaica Plains, four
miles. Fare 10 cents. Jamaica Pond, in this vicinity, is a de-
lightful and attractive spot ; the cars pass within a short distance
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of it. — Toll Gate, five miles, Fare 12 cents ; Ketineifs Bridge,
7 iiiilt's, 20 cents ; Dcdham Low Plain, 8 luilos, 20 cents.
Canton* (SCO Map No. 14) is 14 miles from Huston, Fare 40
rents. It is a beuniifnlly diversified and j»ietnres(|ne town, wa-
tered by the Neponset river, which, with the nnnierous ponds
ill its vicinity, gives it an extensive water-power. The rail-
road bridge, which crosses the river at Canton, is one of the
Jiiicst pieces of masonry in the covmtry. It is of hewn fjranitc,
IS t]l2 feet lonjr, and elevated (13 feet above tho foundation, rest-
ing on six arches, with a succession of arches on top. Its cost
c.vcoeded ,$90,000.
Sharon, eight miles, Fare 50 cents. This town occupies tho
iiighest land between Boston and Providence : its natural scenery
IS exceedingly fine. IMashapoug Pond, a beautiful sheet of water
over a mile in length, rests upon a bed of iron ore. During the
low stages of the water, the ore is extracted by machines made
for the purpose. Fishing and pleasure parties frequent this j)ond
in the summer soason.
Foxhnrt), 21 miles, Fare 56 cents. This place, together with
Wrenlham, the latter being situated off the line of the railroad,
is noted for ihe largo quantities of cotton and straw annually used
in the manufacture of bonnets. In the last-nained place is a
curious cavern, called Wanipuni's Rock, nine feet square and
eight feet high. Wrentham is 28 miles from Boston, and about
bcven w. from the depot at Foxboro'.
M'lnsjleld m 25 miles from Boston and 17 from Providence.
The New Bedford and Taunton Railroad here joins tho Boston
and Providence. Fare from Boston 70 cents. — Tohetfs Corner,
27 miles, Fare 60 cents; Attleboro\f 31, 95 cents; Seekonk,
38, ,$1.15.
PaoviDENCK, a city and port of entry, and the semi-capital of
Rhode Island, is situated in 41° 4!)' 22"', N. Lat., and 71° 24' 48",
VV'. Long-, and is, next to Boston, tho second city in New Eng-
land for population and trade. It is 42 miles s. s. w. from Boston,
* Stoughton Branch runs from this depot to Stoughton Centre, four
miles.
t From this station, a brunch road, four miles long, runs to the Prov-
;d£nce and Worcester road at Valley Falls.
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173 K. from New V'ork, 30 n. from Xcwport, f*.") n. e. from Now
London, 45 h. k. from ^^'orcf»slrr, and 70 k. from IlMrtford, Conn,
The ])o|)nliition in IH 10 was upwards of :lVJ,OI)0. TIu^ city is hnilt
on both sides of the river, and is connrctod l»y wide and substan-
tial brid^ji'cs. On tlio k. sid<i aro threo principal strrofs, nninini;
parallel willi the river — Water, Main, and llenetit streets. On
Main-st. stand a nnndier ol pnhli? biiildinixs, and n»any ejc^rant
brick edifices. On this side of the river the land, rises abriiplly,
and Ino cro.ss streets have a ste«'p ascent. JJenetit-st. has an
elevated situation, and ea.st of it the city is laid out with much
regularity, tho streets generally runninf^ in an k. and w. direction,
crossed by others nearly at right an<,deK. On the hill, overlook-
ing the city, is IJrown University, a l)iij)tist Insiitntion, established
in 1770. From this place there is u (leliiihtful view of the city,
with a great extent of the surrounding country.
Among tho |)ublic buildings an^ a State-IIonse, City Hull.
Hospital, Jaii, State Prison, C'listom-IIouse, Atbeiuouni, the
buildings of Hrown University, a 'riieutre, and a number of
Churches. The Arcade, ono of the finest buildings of its kind
in the com»try. Is on the w. sidM of the river, and fronts on tno
streets, extending from Wrybosset-st. on ono front, to Westnim
ster-st. on tho other, with a Hue Doric portico on oaci). It is '2i2.")
feet long, 80 feet broad, and 7'J feet high, (divided into three sto-
rief , containing upwards of bO shops, the whole lighted by a glas.s
roof. It is built of granite, and was completed in 1828, having
cost $130,000.
Tho citizens of Providence have long been celebrated for
their conniiercial spirit, and their large investments of capital in
foreign connnerce ; but of late years, much of it has been di-
verted to the pursuit of domestic manufactures. The amount
of capital invested in manufacturing establishments, within as
well as without the city, is very great. The manufactures con-
sist chiefly of cotton goods, steam-engines, machinery, and cop-
per, brass, iron, and tin wares.
Lines of packets ply regularly to New York, Albany, Phila-
delphia, and Baltimore. The lilackstone Canal extends from
Providence to Worcester, 45 miles, passing through numerous
manufacturing towns and villages scattered along the whole
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courso of HlackHtoiu' Jiiid I'liwtuckt't rivers. Furc from UusioHt
jjll.iJS: usual tinir j2 /iouik.
Slriimhonts riiu from I'n^vidriinr to Fall Itivcr, and also from
tlio former place to Newport. Usual fare 50 rents.
Staires leave the Alamifactiircrs' Hotel, IVovidenee, f(»r planes
in Illiodo Island, Connecticut, and .Massachusetts. Fareio l*inn-
f'rct Depot and IJnniclsourillp, Conn., )8(l.()l); to lldrtfardf
."$.'}.0O, (stoppini^ at the intermediate towns ;) to JSurwich, }j{$ 1.(15 ;
10 l^fw London, .$"J.I)0.
A charter has heeu obtained for constructing,' a railroad iVom
Trovidence, II. I., to \\'illimantic, in Windham county, ('onn.,
and from thence to Hartford, an«l from the latter place to l''ish-
kill, on the Hudson river, o{)posite the Newhnr^r branch of tho
New York and Krie Railroad. At Willimantic, it will connect
with tho one (alwut to bo built) from New liondon, Cunn., to the
Western Railroad, Alass., at Palmer d<'j)()t.
From Pkovidenck to Stom.ngtox, (see Map No. 14.*) — To
Warwick, 5 nnles, 12 cents ; Ajiponauir, 9, 25 cents ; Green-
tticli, 12, IJ5 cents ; Wick ford, \^, 55 cents; Kiuisston, 2^), 15
cents; Kiclimond, 'M, 00 cenls ; C/iarlcslouut,'.i^,i'j^l.\0 ', Wcs-
lerlij, 42, i^l.'M ; Sloninglon, 4S, $1.30.
Waritick, an important manufaclurinj^ town in Rhode Island,
ts situated on the west side of Narraijanset Bav, six miles from
I'rovidence. From some of the elevations hero, a lar{re part of
the state and the bay can bo seen in clear weather. — Apponaug
village, in its south part, is on a branch of Narraganset Bay,
and has a good harbor, a mile distant, for vessels of any size, and
those of from 20 to 50 tons come up to the village. A mile from
Apponaug is " Drum Rock," a huge rock so perfectly balanced
nj)on another, that a boy 14 years of age can .set it in motion,
causing a noise more sonorous than tiiat of a drum, and which
in a still evening may bo heard a distance of six or eight miles.
This curiosity is much visited in the summer season. — Paictuxet
Village, m Warwick township, at the month of Pawtuxet river,
lour miles s. from Providence, is noted for the manufacture of
cotton goods, which is here extensively carried on.
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Stnnington, Conn., is sitiiat*^! at the eastern extremity of Longf
Island Sound. Bt-in": the tt-rmination of the railroad from Provi-
dence, it is an imj)ortant point on this route, between New York
and Boston. Its harbor is well })rott'cted by a breakwater, made
by the United States, at a cost of ,$50,000.
Route from Boston to New York via Providence and
Stonington. — Travellers by this route will take the splendid cars
of this hij^Iily important and wcll-manaired t borough lare, at the
Providence depot in Boston, and are thence conveyed over the
railroad to Providence and Stonington, see pages 10:2, 105. The
cars in future will go through direct, either way, without the
interruption of crossing the ferry at Providence : a branch road
now extends arouiul the head of the Cove, uniting the Stoning-
ton and Providence railroads. At Stonington, (see Map No.
15.) passengers take the steamboat, and are conveyed thence
through Long Island Sound and the East River to the city of
New York, arriving there early the next morning. Fare from
Boston to New York, ^5.00 ; deck passage, ^3.50 : time about
12 hours.
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NORWICH AND WORCESTER RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 14.)
This road extends from Norwicli, Conn., to Worcester, Mass.,
where it unites with the chain of railroads from Bftston to Albany,
and also with those pervading the states of New Hampshire and
Vermont. This line, including the branch to Allyn's Point, is
Gfi miles in length : it was opened for travel in 1839, and cost
.$2,400,000.
Route from Worcester to Norwich. — To Auburn, 5 miles,
Fare 10 cents; Oxford, 12, 25 cents; Webster, 16, 35 cents;
Fishersrille, 22, 50 cents ; Thompson, 25, 60 cents ; Pomfret
Depot, ^2S, 63 cents; Dai/'^'rille, 32,75 cents; Danielsotiville,
35, 85 cents ; Central Village, 40, $\M ; Plainfield, 43, $1.10 ;
Jewett City, 49, $1.25 ; Norwich, 59, $150; Allyn's Point,
66, $1.75.
Stages leave Central Village for Providence, on Tuesdays,
NORWICH AND WORCESTER RAILROAD.
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Thursdays, and Saturdays ; aKso from DanielsonvUlc, ou Mon-
days, Wednesdays, and Fridayn. Fare 01.25.
Norwich is situated at the head of navigation on the Thames
river, at the confluence of the Shetucket and Yantic rivers,
whoso united waters constitute the Tlmmes. It is 13 miles n.
from New London, 38 s. k. from Hartford, 38 s. w. from Provi-
dence, and 50 n. e. from New Haven. The city is built on a
Ktocj) acchvity facing the s., the liou.ses rising in terraces, street
Id'vond street, and as approached from the s. in coming up the
river, it exhibits one of the n)ost beautiful and interesting views
on the route. Tlie falls at Yajdicville, a flourishing manufac-
turing village about a mile from Norwicii, are a curiosity, being
siiigidarly wild and picturesque. From a high projecting rock
which overhangs the foot of these falls, the IMohegan Indians
formerly plunged to destruction, wlien pursued by the Narragan-
s«'lts, preferring thus to perish than fall into the hands of their
enemies. About a mile e. of Norwich is the flourishing manu-
lacturing village of Greenville, situated on Shetucket river. A
dam across the river at this place furnishes a large amount of
water-power for manufacturing purposes. Paper is made here
to a great extent.
Route from Boston to New York via Worcester and Nor-
wich. — Passengers leaving Boston by this route, take the cars of
the Worcester Railroad at the depot on Beach-st., opposite the
United States Hotel, whence they arc conveyed to Worcester,
44 miles, (see Boston and Worcester route, page 73 ;) thence to
Norwich, Conn., 59 miles ; and thence to Allyn's Point, 7 mih-s
further, a distance from Boston of 110 miles, (see Norwich and
Worcester route, page lOG.) From Allyn's Point, the traveller
is conveyed in a splendid and commodious steamer io New York,
128 miles, (arriving there early the next morning,) which, on its
way down the river Thanies, stops at New London to land and
receive passengers. The total distance from Boston to New York
by this route is 238 miles : time 13 hours. (For map of Long
Island Sound, see No. 15.) Fare through 05.00 ; deck, 03.50.
New London is admirably situated on the w. bank of the
Thames, about three miles n. of the Sound. It is 13 miles s.
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from Norwich, 42 s. e. from Hartford, 54 e. of New Haven, and
120 from New York. Its harbor is one of the best in the U.
States, with water of sufficient depth for the largest vessels, and
is seldom frozen. The city is defended by forts Trumbull and
Griswold, the former being on the New London side of the river,
a mile below the city, and the latter on the opposite side, on an
eminence overlooking the city of New London.
A few years after the last war with Great Britain, the mer-
chants of New London turned their attention to the whale and
seal fisheries, which have become an important branch of com-
merce. About ^2,000,000 are invested in this trade. There is
also a number of vessels employed in the shore fisheries, which
supply the markets of New York, and most of the neighboring
cities, with fish.
On the 6th of Sept. 1781, a largo portion of New London was
laid in ashes by the British, under the traitor Arnold. Fort Gris-
wold was captured, and great part of the garrison put to the sword.
A granite obelisk, 125 feet high, erected near the spot, commem-
orates the event ; and on a tablet are inscribed the names of those
who fell on that occasion. During the last war New London
was blockaded for some time by a British squadron under Com-
modore Hardy.
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will extend from the harbor of New London to Willimantic, 28
miles, and from thence to Palmer depot, Mass., on the Western
Railroad, 35 miles further. At Willimantic, it will unite with a
railroad, about to be built, from that village to Hartford, which is
also to be extended e. from Willimantic to Providence, and w.
from Hartford to Fishkill, opposite the Newburg branch of the
New York and Erie Railroad.
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DAY LINE FROM BOSTON TO NEW YORK VIA SPRING-
FIELD, HARTFORD, AND NEW HAVEN.
Passengers preferring day travel between these two cities, will
avail themselves of the above route. The steamboat train leaves
Boston from the Worcester depot, Beach-st., at 7 a. m.,* whence
we are conveyed over the Worcester and the Western railroads
to Springfield, 9S miles, (see this route at page 77 ;) thence to
Hartford, 124 miles, and to New Haven, IGO miles. At the lat-
ter place we take the steamer, and are conveyed over the Sound
to New York, 240 miles from Boston, arriving there in about 12
hours from the time of departure. Fare ^o.OO. By referring to
Map No. 2, the route will be more readily understood. — (For New
York city, hotels, &,c., see Index.)
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Route from New York lo New Have.n, Hartford, and
SpKiNca-iELD, (see Maps Nos. lo and 13.) — Passengers leave
New York daily by steamboat from Peck Slip, East River, for
New H^v^ Histant 80 miles, which is usually reached in about
live hour." \ he proceeds up the river, the traveller has an
opportunity oi viewing the upper portion of the city, bordering
on the river, with its shipping and ship-building ; and on the
Long Island shore, Brooklyn, its Navy Yard, and Williamsburg.
Four miles above New York is Blackwell's Island, on which is
the Penitentiary. A short distance beyond is A^^toria, a suburb of
New York. Presently the boat is carried with arrowy swiftness
through the boiling waters of Hurl Gate, and thence onward to
Throg's Point, and into the broad expanse of Long Island Sound,
which extends to Fisher's Island, a distance of 100 miles. Pro-
ceeding up the Sound, the shore on either side becomes dim, in
consequence of the distance we are from it, except some of the
more prominent headlands, which jut out beyond the general line
of the Connecticut shore.
New Haven, semi-capital of Connecticut, is situated at the
head of a bay which sets up four miles from Long Island Sound,
* We would advise travellers to make inquiry overnight at their ho-
tels, or consult the newspaper advertisement, as to the exact hour the
train starts, as the above time of departure is liable to be changed.
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in 41° 18' .'iO" N. Lat., and 72° ^G' A')" W. Lon;r. from Green-
wich. Pop. in 1810, 1 2,000. Tlio city, which lies on a plain,
with a jTcntlc incliiiation towards the water, is in ether directions
skirted by an amj)liitheatrei of hills, which at their termination
present bold bliifls of trap-rocks, risinjr almost perpendicularly to
the height of .3*J0 to 370 foet, and constitutin;r a striking feature
of the scenery. From the summit of these bluffs is presented
a fine view of the city, of Long Island Sound, hero about 20
miles wide, and of the adjacent country. The harbor is entered
by three rivers — Quinnipiac on the f... West river on the w., and
by Mill river on the k. (Quinnipiac, towards its mouth, furnishes
great quantities of fine oysters and clams, to the trade in which
the village of Fairliaven cliietly owes its prosperity. New Ha-
ven consists of two j)arts — the Old Town and the New Town —
and is laid out with irieat reirularifv. The Old Town was laid
out in the form of a square, half a mile wide, divided into nine
smaller stpi;ires. Tiiese squares have, by intersecting streets,
been divided into four i)arts. The central was reserved for pub-
lic purposes, and nuiy vie. with the public grounds of any other
oity in the country. On this ^quare are located three churches,
of various architecture, and which are not excelled by any simi-
lar ediiices in New England. The State-House, a splendid edifice
of the Doric order of architecture, after \hx- model of the Parthe-
non at Athens, stands n(>ar the centre of the western half of this
square. On its west side is the line row of buildings belonginir
to Yale College. There is a public cemetery at the n. w. corner
of the Old Town, that has been denominated the Pirc-la-Chaise
of America. IJeautifulIy ornamented with trees and shrubbery,
this "garden of graves" deservedly attracts mucU attention froin
visiters.
There are about 20 Churches in New Haven, a Custom-IIouse,
a Jail, an Almshouse, a State General Hospital, th 'ee Banks and
a Savings Institution, a A'^oung Men's Institute, and an Institu-
tion for the support of Popular Lectures, with a well-selected
library. — Yale CoUeire, founded in 1701, and named in honor oJ'
Elihu Hale, of London, who bequeathed it £300, and an equal
amount in goods, (the latter of which were never received,) is the
most important public institution in the city. Besides possessing
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the most splendid inineralo;Tieal ciibinet in the United States,
consisting of more than 16,000 specimens, it has a magnilicent
collection of paintings, by Trumbull and other distinguisliod art-
ists. It has 33,000 vols, in its libraries. Thoiigh possessing lim-
it »'d funds, it has more students than any other college in the
Union.
The harbor of New Haven is safe, but shallow, and is gradii-
rtlly filling up wit'.i mud in its northwestern part. When the first
settlers arrived, it was sufliclently deep for all the purposes of
comuierce, and ships were built and launched where now art^
meadows, gardens, and buiklinixs. The maritime commerce of
New Haven, however, is extensive, its foreign trade being chiefly
w,lh the West Indies. — A lino of steamboats j)lies daily between
tills city and New York ; and tliere are several lines of pack( ts
ruini.ng to the same place. Tiie Farmington Canal connects it
with Nortiiampton and with the Connecticut river near it. Usual
fare from New York, ^1.30.
Fit'.r Haven, in the immediate vicinity of New Haven, is on
the Quinnipiac river. It is an enterprising and thriving village.
Its wealth is chiefly derived from its trade in oysters, which is
extensively pursued between the months of October and April.
SacJicin^s Head, a wild and picturesfjue spot, IG miles s. e.
from New Haven, and three miles s. of Guilford, is an attractive
watering-place during the sultry months of summer. It has a
good hotel, with ample accommodations for visiters, near which
the steamboat lands its p^'ssengers.
See Map No. 13. — From New Haven to North Haven is 7
miles, Fare 25 cents ; to Wallimj^ford, 12, 37 cents ; Mcriden,*
18, 65 cents ; Berlin Slaiion, 2:2, 75 cents ; Ncic Britain, 25,
87 cents ; and to Hartford, 36, <$1.12 ; and from New York to
Hartford, 116 miles, $2.50.
Hartfo.id is situated on the wcat side of Connecticut river, 50
miles from its mouth, and is in N. Lat. 41^ 45' 50". and W. Long.
72^ 50' 45" from Greenwich. The population is about 15,000.
It is 35 N. N. E. from New Haven, 26 s. from Springlleld, 44 n. w.
* From this station stances leave for MidJletownon tlu E. and for Wa-
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from New London, 15 n. from Middlotown, 73 w. from Provi-
dence, R. I., 124 from Boston, and 116 from New York. The
city, built, on ground rising gradually from the river, is laid out
with little regularity, appearing to have been more the result of
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circumstances than of foresight and design. Many of its streets,
however, are attractive from the elegance of their edifices, and
important from the extensive business of which they are the seat.
The scene of the principal retail business is in Main-st., which,
broad, but not entirely straight, extends through the city from n.
to s., presenting an almost unbroken range of buildings, many of
them large and elegant. Most of the public buildings are in
this Htreet ; and hero Mill river, which crosses the city from vv.
to E., is passed by a bridge 100 feet wide, consisting of a singi':
arch of 104 feet span, elevated 30 feet 9 inches above the bed of
the river to the top of the arch. From Morgan-st., a bridge of
six arches of IGO feet each, crosses the Connecticut river to East
Hartford. It is a costly and substantial structure.
Hartford, from its situation, is calculated to become a place of
considerable commerce. The Connecticut river, which has been
made navigable 120 miles above the city, brings to it a great
amount of the produce of the fertile country through which it
flows Steamers ply daily to New York ; and there are two
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steam freight-packets — one of which runs to Philadelphia, tlie
other to Albany. There arc also packet lines to Boston, Albany,
New London, Norwich, Providence, and Fall River.
Of the public buildinj^s, the ISiair-IIoiifte, built in the Doric
style, is the most proujiucnt. It fronts on Main-st., standing on
tiio public square, and is surrounded by an iron railing, and orna-
mented with trees. The legislature holds its sessions here —
meeting at Hartford and New Haven on alternate years, the odd
years ai, Hartford. — The Cchj Hall, also in the Doric style, is a
largo building, fronting on Market-st., between Kingsley and
Temple sts. — Triiiily Coll'' , formerly Wasjiinuton C'ollege,
for.nded m lS2t, and " Ay k 'ed in the soiUh. \.^.rn part of
tiie city, is under the direction of the Episcopalians. — The Athe-
7i(iium, an elegant edifice of the Doric order, was erected ibr the
accommodation of the Young IMen's Institute, the Historical So-
ciety, and a (ilallery of Paintings. — Hartford has the honor of
having established the first institution for the relief of that most
unfortunate class of persons, the deaf and dumb — the American
Axijlum. This establishment was opened for the reception of
pupils in 1617, the number of whom rapidly increased from 7 to
140, which rather exceeds the average. The institution has spa-
cious buildings, with eight or ten acres of ground attached. Con-
gress also granted it a township (or '^IJjOUU acres) of land in Ala-
bama, to constitute a permanent fund. — The Rclicat fur the
Immune, an eipialiy njeritorious institution, is on an elevated site,
a mile and u quarter s. w. of the State-House. TI»o ground.s
around the buildings are laid out with much taste, and orna-
mented with siirubbery and gardens. — There are in the city sev-
eral churches, some of which are remarkable lor their architecture,
five banks, a bank for savings, and four insurance companies. —
Tlie old burying-ground jiere, is a place of much interest, con-
taining as it does the monuments of some of the first settlers of
the place. Another attraction, and which must continue to bo
au object of interest as long as it exists, is the " Charter Oak,"
with whose history every one is familiar.
During the season of navigation, steamboats for the conves'-
ance of passengers usually ply between Hartford and Springfield.
From Hartford to Windsor, 7 miles, Fare 2,j cents ; Windsor
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hock, 13.38 cents ; T/iomi>snnrille, 18, 50 cents ; and to Spring'
field, 20 miles from Hartford, 75 cents. PVom New Havon, C2
miles, .*$1.87 ; froirj New Yoik, 142 mile.s, {|^3.25 : usual time
about 8 hours. — (For descrij)tion of Si)rin;rficld, see Index.)
THE CANAL RAILROAD extends N. from New Haven to
riainville, 28 miles, to which jilaco it is now in operation. It
will soon be oj)ened to Farniiiifjion, whence it will be carried
either to Springfield or to Northampton, Mass. It has not yet
been decided at which of these places it shall terminate. If
the former siiould be selected, the road will be brought in direct
connection with the roads extending on the e. to Boston, on the
w. to Albany, and on the n. to iJreenfield. If Northampton is
to be its terminus, it cannot successfully compete with the road
already in " full play" from New Haven to Springfield via Hart-
ford, for the through or local travel to B)stou, as it will intersect
the Western Railroad 10 miles w. from Springfield.
ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO BRIDGEPORT, CONN., AND
THE HOUSATONIC RAILROAD.
Passengers at New York take tlie steamboat from the foot of
]\Iarket-st., East River, and in about four hours reach Bridge-
port on Long I.slaud Sound, a distance of GO miles. (See iMaps
Nos. 15, 13, and 8.) Here is the commencement of the Housa-
tonic Railroad, which extends to West Stockbridge, 96 miles. A
branch, extending thence to the state line of Massachusetts, uniti s
this road with the Hudson and Berkshire, and also with tlie
Western Railroad from Boston to Albany. The Ilousatonic Rail-
road was opened for travel in 1S42, having cost J^2,000,000.
Tiie WiNTKii RouTi: fiiom New Youk to Albany at present
is over this roa<l, and by the winter of 1848 the New York and
New Haven Railroad will be in operation to Bridgeport, thereby
opening a railway comnuiuication (somewhat circuitous, how-
ever) between the conunercial emporium and the state capital
(See Map No. 2.) Usual time 12 hours.
BKiDGi;roRT is situated on the west side of ar, ann of Long
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l8land Sound, wliich receives Pequanock river, a considerable
inill-stroam. This is one of tho most beautiful and flourishing
places in New England. The city is chiefly built on an elevated
plain, 12 feet above liighwatcr-inark. Northwest of tho city tho
ground grudiuilly rises to the height of 51) feet, forming an emi-
nence called tiolden Hill, the summit of which is a plain, with a
commanding view of the Sound and surrounding country. There
is a bridge across the harbor I,3.'^6 feet long, with a draw for tho
passage of vessels. Carriages and saddlery are extensively man-
ufactured for exportation. Pop. in 1840, 4,570. Fare $1.00.
From Bridgeport to Strpury, 10 miles. Fare 25 cents; Boits-
ford, 15, 50 cents ; Neirfon, 19,02 cents; lfawlei/srille,'23, 75
cents; Iirookfid(f, 2S, ,$1.00; New Mil ford, 3fi, J$1.25; Gay-
lord's Bridge, 41, .$1.37 ; Kent, 47, $1.50 ; Cornwall Bridge,
.')5, $1,024 Cornwall, 59, $1.75; Canaan Falls, G6, $1.87;
N. Canaan, I'.i, $2.00: State Line, 133 miles from New York ;
Sheffield, 80 ; Great Barrington, 85 ; Van Deusenvillc, 88 ;
West Stockhridge, 9G miles from Bridgeport. Fare to each of
the places from Connecticut State Ijine, $2.00.
Cornwall is where the Foreign Mivssion School was established
in 1818, in which some distinguished heathen youth have been
educated as missionaries, who have been useful among the Amer-
ican Indians, and in the Sandwich Islands. In the village grave-
yard is a monument erected to the memory of Henry Obookiafi,
a pious Owyheean youth, who was brought to this country in
1808, and from whom this school had its origin, in tho attempt to
qualify him for missionary labors.
Canaan Falls is the most extensive cascade in the state of
Connecticut. A ledge of limestone rocks crosses the Ilousatonic
river at this place, causing a perpendicular fall of GO feet, which
affords extensive water-power.
Sheffield, Mass., 80 miles n. of Bridgeport, is one of those de-
lightful towns where the lover of majestic mountain scenery
wishes to linger. The village, which is very neat, is situated in
a beautiful valley, surrounded by hills, one of which rises to the
height of 3,200 feet. (See Map No. 8.)
Monument Mnnntain, in tho town of Great Barrino-ton, derive-s
its name from a rude pile of stones on its southeastern point,
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raised over the jjravo of n beautiful f ndian {jirl, who, throiifrh tlio
influence of a j)a.-;siunato luvo for one witli whom the n-hj^ion of
her triho would not allow lier to ho united in iiiarriajfe, threw
herself from tho inountain, and fell upon this Kjiot. Kvery In-
v4iun, who afterwards passed the place, threw a atono upon tho
grave to conuneniorate the event.
West Stnckhridire is the terminus of the Ilousatonic Railroad
from 13rid<feport ; but u branch railroad, of about two miles in
leufTth, unites it to the ^Vestern Railroad at tho st ite line, where
there is a depot, from which tho traveller is conv«'yed over the
Albany and NVest Slockbridire Railroad to (Ireenhush and Albany.
Stage Lines connected with ilia Ihtusatonic Rdilroad. —
Stafjes leave Bridgeport for Fairfield, Nuncnlk, Strafford, Mil-
fard. New Haven, and Dcrhy. A sta;j;o leaves Hawleysville for
Danhunj, vtc. ; from C'ornwall Iirid<ro and New Milford to Litch-
field, idVG from New York, {jjl'-i.?.") ; from Canaan to Norfolk
and Sharon, fare from N. York, }$:2.{)0 ; from West Stockbridgo
to Lee, Itennx, Old Stockliridge, and Curtisi)ille,iiite. from New
York, f^'2M).
HUDSON AND BERKSHIRE RAILROAD, (See Map No. 8.)
— This road extends from West Stockbridjrr, Mass., to the city
of Hudson on Hudson river, and connects at the state line, and
also at Chatham Four Corners, with the Western Railroad to
Boston and Albany, and with the Housutonic Railroad to IJridije-
port. Its len;rth is Xi miles, and it was opened for travel in iSept
1838. The original cost of constructing the whole distance, in-
cluding outfit, &c., was }jj5575,()1.3. (For description of Hudson,
see Index.) From Hudson to Claijcrack, 3 miles. Fare 12 cents ;
Mellenville, 7, 25 cents ; Ghent, 12, 37 cents ; Chatham Four
Corners, IG, 50 cents; Edward's Depot, 28, 87 cents ; State
Liney 30, 90 cents; W. Stockbridge, 33, ^'1.00.
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(See yiap No. 8.)
These celebrated springs, one of the most delightful waternig-
pJaces in the country, can now be reached with facility from
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various dirpctious. Tlio Hudsou and Berkslilre Railroad forms a
direct route for siimtiifr travel from New York city, and indeed
from all the towns on the river below Hudson. By this route the
traveller can leave New York at 7 a. m., hy the steamer, and
reach Hudson at 3 v. m., where the cars of the Hudson and Berk-
Khire Railroad are in readiness to convey him to Ih/wardfi J)rjn)f,
'JS miles from Hudson, and 8 miles from the Springs. Upon his
arrival at Edwards Depot, the company have in readiness a linn
of stages, with carefid drivers, that in one hour reach the Springs.
Distance 142 miles. Visiters are also conveyed thither by the
Ilousatonic Railroad. Passengers by this route leave New York
for Bridgeport in the steamer, from the foot of Murket-st., East
River, at ^^}s o'clock, a. m. ; arrived at Bridgeport, they take the
tine cars of the company, and reach the Massachusetts State Line
Depot at 3^ i». M., and proceed thence to licbanon Springs by
stage-coach, arriving atr)^ i*. m. of the same day. Fare through
i$i2.5(). Distance 1(17 miles.
From Albany and the West, visiters take the cars of the Al-
l)anv and the West Stockbridge Railroad to Canaan Corners,
33 miles, at which place a stage will be in waiting to convey
them directly to the Springs, 7 miles distant. Total distance
from Albany 40 miles: through tickets f$l.G:2.
From Boston and the Eastward, the Lebanon Springs can like-
wise be reached by the Western Railroad, stopping at the State
Line, and taking the stage from thence to the Springs.
New Lchanon is situated in the n. e. corner of Columbia coun-
ty, N. Y., on the turnpike-road from Albany to Pittsfield, Mass.,
:25 miles from the former and seven from the latter place. It is
delightfully situated in a valley, surrounded by cultivated liills,
which present variegated and pleasing scenery. This is the chief
seat of the family of Shakers, a religious community practising
celibacy, and alike remarkable for their mode of worship, and the
singular order and economy of their domestic concerns. The
society, which numbers about GOO, owns 3,000 acres of excellent
and highly improved land.
This place has become a great resort for visiters from all direc-
tions ; some to enjoy the romantic scenery of this region, and
others the beneficial influence of its waters. The Spring, a
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mile and u half from tlio villatrp, on thn side of a hill, is ten fent
in diuiMf'tcr, and four left (i."f|», and di.scluirift'.s, near its source,
water wnliifjifnl to tinn a nnll. Tlie liiuperalurc is 1:P Faiirm'
lieit, uiiicli bfin<j near sinnnier h«'at rei\(l<'r.s it d('ii<rlitful for
Ijalliin;;. TIk! waltr is taslclt'ss, pure as erystal, inodorous, and
soft, and is dtienied bcn'-tloial in internal obntruclions, saltrheuin,
and cutaneous all'ectlons i;i'nera!lv.
NE77 YOr.K CITY.
This nily, tlie ^rcat enipoiiuin and nirtropolis of America, en-
joys fronj nature adreided siijxTiority over every other city in tiie
Union, its vie'iiity to the ocean, and its direct avenues of in-
tercourse, not oidy with every j)art i)\' ils own stat", but with New
lln;r|iiii(| and tlie states borderinj^ soutii and west, and through
ti.ese with every other section of the country, otlir unrivalled fa-
cilities for trade and conunerce. Its latitude from the City Hall
is 40° \'2' 13" N. ; lonir:t„!ie w. from (Jreenwicii 74° 00' H"— east
from Washinijton IP I' Hi'. 'I'he |)oj)ulalion at dlHerenl j>eriods
has been as follows: in Hi.'jd, it was 1,000; in KJDT, 4,'i():2 ; in
17;n, ^,(y2'l ; IT.')!), 10,000 ; 177 1, 2:2,7:)0 ; {^(H), (;o,4S|) ; 1810.
1H),:)7:J; lb^>0, l:23,70r, ; Is'K), ;20:>,'j:)7 ; l^'Ao, X>70,069 ; 1H40.
:]lxJ,710: at the present time (1848) it probably exceeds 400,000
— niakin;^ it, amon^r the connuercial cities of the world, the third
in jjopnlation ; while it is the second in commercial importance,
hAi]'^ suri)asscd oidy by London in the extent of its commerce.
The compact jjortion of the city is built on the south end of ."Man-
hattan Island, at the junction of the Hudson with the East river,
which connects the wafers of Lonjr Island Sound with the harl)(<r
of New York. The island is 11^ miles lon<j^ from n. to s., vary-
ing' from half a mile to somewhat more than two miles in width
— the irreate.st width bein;r at 8ith-street — and contains about 'Ji
Kciuaro miles. It is bounded on the E. by the East and Harlem
rivers, the former separating it from Lonij Island Sound ; on the
w. by Hudson river, which sej)arates it from New Jersey ; and
on the N. by Harlem river — a part of which, between Kingsbridge
and the Hudson, received from the Dutch the name of Spuyteu
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PnYVcl Creek. Constant coininnuicution between the city and
its rajjidly inereasjni; and picturesque subnrbs, is kept up by means
of steam ferry-boats, tlio IlarJcni Railroad, omnibuses, «fcc. ; tbo
fares beinjr extremely modertite, with accommodations not ex-
celled by similar conveyances of any other city.
The harbnr of New Vork, which is perfectly saf'% and easy of
access, extends eijjht miles s. of the city to the *' Narrows," and
is ii.') miles in (;ircimiferenc;', beini; snfllciently cai)acions to con-
tain the united navies of the world. 'I'he varie"-:itr(l scenery npon
its shores, toLjether with the neatly-built cotl --r «, \hv country-
seats of opulent citizens, and the fine view of the ishuuls, and of
tlie city i>f New Vork in approacliinnr it tV(»ui the " Narrows,"
iuipart to this harbor a beauty nusin"passeii by that of any other
in the world. The outer iiarbor, or bay, extends fnun the Nar-
rows to Sandy Hook, where is a liixlithouse. at the distance of IS
miles from the eitv In the Iiarbor adioininir the citv are Gov-
' rnor's, Hedlow's, and Ellis's Islands, on ail of Vvdiiclj are stron^r
tortifieations. The first, which istlie most important of the tliree,
iaehuies 70 acres of ijronnd, and is situated 'j,2('() feet from the
battery. It has Fort Columbus in the centre, and on its nortii-
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east point Caatle William, a round tower (500 feet in circumfer-
ence and GO feet high, with three tiers of guns. There is also a
battery on the northwest side, conunanding the entrance througlj
Buttern)ilk Channel, a strait which sej)arates it from Brooklyn,
L. I. Besides these fortifications, the harbor of New York is well
defended by similar works on Bedlow's and Ellis's islands ; at the
Narrows, on the Long Island shore, by Fort Hamilton and Fort
Lafayette, (formerly called Fort Diamond,) which is built on a
reef of rocks, about 200 yards from the shore ; and on Stateii
Island, opposite, by forts Tompkins and Richmond. The Nar-
rows hero is about one-third of a mile wide. The entrance from
the Sound on the East River is defended by Fort Schuyler, on
Throg's Neck.
The first settlement of New York was made at the southern
extremity of the city ; hence many of the streets in that section
are narrow and crooked, no regular order having been observed
in laying them out. In later times many of them have been
widened and iniproved, at a great expense. The streets in the
northern part of the city are laid out straightly, and some of them
are of considerable width. Many of the most splendid mansions
and places of religious worship of which the city can boast, arc
to be seen in this (puirter. The most elegant and fashionable
street is Broadway, which traverses the city in a straight line
from N. to s., being '2)^ miles long, and 80 feet broad, and termi-
nating at Union Square, where it is connected with the Fourth
avenue. It is occupied by many splendid stores, elegant houses,
and public buildings, and few streets in the world equal it in the
splendor and bustle it exhibits. It is also the great promenade of
the city, being much resorted to in pleasant weather by the gay
and fashionable.
PuBi-ic Walks, Squares, &,c. — The Battery, which contains
about 1 1 acres, is situated at the extreme s. end of the city, at
the conmiencement of Broadway, and is j)lanted with trees and
laid out in gravelled walks. From this place is a delightful view
of the harbor and its islands, of the numerous vessels arriving and
departing, of the adjacent shoret, of New Jersey, and of Stat<»n
and Long islands. — Castle Garden, connected with the Battery
by means of a bridge, is used for public meetings and exhibitions,
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and is capable of containing within its walls 10,00C persons.
Since the destruction of Niblo's Garden by fire (Sept. 1846) the
fairs of the American Institute, which were formerly held there,
have been removed to this capacious place. — The Bowling Oreen,
situated near the Battery, and at the commoncemont of Broad-
way, is of an oval form, and surrounded by an iron railing.
Within its enclosure is a fountain, the water from which falling
upon a rude pile of rocks about l.'> feet in height, forms a pretty
artificial c 5cade. — The Park is a triangular enclosure situated
about the centre of the city, and has an area of 1 1 acres : it con-
tains the City Hall and other buildings. It is embellished in its
south part with a superb fountain, the basin of which is 100 feet
in diameter. In the centre of the basin is a piece of work in the
shape of an Egyptian lily. Through convex iron plates, with
numerous perforations, placed around the base of this work, the
water is projected into the air, and falls in the form of a heavy
mist, around a colunm that ri.ses to a considerable hoighi, through
the midst of the green leaves of the lotus. When the sun is
shining full npon the fountain, the elTect is extremely phrasing,
from the number of miniature rainbows then ok«crvable. The
basin is encircled by a neat coping of white marble. Sixteen feet
beyond tha coping, the whole is again surrounded by a pretty and
substantial railing of iron — the intermediate space being deeoru-
ted with various kinds of handsome shrubbery. — <S7. John's Park,
in Hudson-square, is beautifully laid out in walks, with shade-
trees, and is kept in excellent order. It is surrounded by an iron
railing, which cost about J^:26,000. — Wasidngton Square, or Pa-
rade Ground, in the n. part of the city, contains about 10 acres,
surrounded by a wooden fence. A portion of this square was
formerly the Potter's Field. — Union Square is situated at the ter-
mination of Broadv/ay It is of an oval form, enclosed with an
iron railing, and its centre ornamented with a fountain. — Gra-
mcrcy Park, near Union-squari, and Tompkins Square, in the
N. E. part of the city, are handsomely laid out in walks, and shaded
with trees. There are other square;' further up the city — Mad-
iaon, Hamilton, &c. — which are extensive, but not yet laid out.
Churches, Public Buildings, &c. — Tlie city of New York
can boast of many splendid public buildings. It has about 220
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rhnrrlipw, many of which iirc* inniriiificcnt and cosily stnictiires ;
and the nnnilxT is constantly incrcasini;, ospociully in tho iippor
part of tho city The new Trinity C/nircIi may he regarded as
the hest specimen of pnre (Jothic architecture in the country.
The engraving which follows represents a view of this churcli
taken from tho Cnstom-I louse steps, Wall-st.
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The following is a hrief history of tl o origin of this church.
The first religious services of this societv (at that time known as
the "Church of Ei.xjland in America") were held in a small
chapel which sluod !,ear the Hattery. The rai)i(i increase of the
congregation made it necersary to erect a larger and more co;n-
modious edifice, which was done in 1 (![»(», diuing the reign ni'
William III. and INIary. It wa-s <h>t ojieiu'vl for divine servi'.'
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ill February, 1G97, by Ibe Rev. Mr. Vesiy, Uoctor ol'Ntw York.
In 1735 it was foiinil necessary to make an aiidilion at its ea.st
end, and two years afterwards it was a<,raiii enlar^t'd on the north
and south sides. This bniUlinnr was 140 feet lou^ and 12 wide,
with an ornamented stee])le IfcU feet hi<^h. Darinj^ tiio awful
conflajfration of the city in Sept. 177G, this sjjacious tdilico was
entirely destroyed, and remained a heap of ru!ns durinj,' tlie Uev-
ulutionary war. " Fiom the si/e and height of this noble Ktruo-
ture, from the s:mi)le style of its arciiitecture, from the lofty trees
which embosomed it, and the irravt\s and monuments of the dead
whicli surrounded it on every side, it jjresented to the spectator
i; Btrikinj^ object of contempIati<ni, and imj)n>ssed him with ideas
connected with reverence." At tlie close of the war it was aix^uu
rebuilt, and consecrated in 179U by liishop Provost. Tiiis cdillce
was not as spacious as the one destroyed, it beinjr only 104 feet
lonjjr and 7:2 feet wide, with a stee[)le about i2U0 feet hijrh. In
18.'i9, this ])uil(iinjr was taken down, and the present ma^nifjcent
edihce erected in its place. It is built tlirou;j;hout of sandstone,
without jralleries, and is capable of seatiuir with comfort bOO per-
sons, beinjr li'J feet long, bl wide, and (J I hi;^di. It cost nearly
,^4UU,0()0. The iieight of the tower, inc!udin<r the spire, is 2G4
feet. The tower contains a chime of bells and a clock. In the
graveyard adjoining the cluu-ch may be seen the monuments of
Hamilton, Lawrence, and others, who occupy an enviable dis-
tinction in the history of the country. Trinity C'hurch is the
oldest and riciiest l-'piscopal society in America ; she annually
devotes a largo jjortioii of her vast income to the erection anil
support of churches throughout the state. Her corporation, or
ve>t(y, whose business it is to conduct the alluirs of the church, is
eon)j)osedof men of high standing in society, and who are usually
characterized as being just and liberal in their ollicial capacity.
TiUMTV TowKii. — Visiters have access to the tower of Trinity
(■hurcli, it being open to the public, except when the building is
occupied for religious j)urposes.* This tower atlbrds one of the
most splendid panoramic views to be seen on this continent.
Ascending the stairway we reach a lainling, on a level witii tlio
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ceiling of the church, from which there is a coniplcto view of tho
eh^guiit interior. A.scen(hn;]f another flit^ht, we reucli the helfry,
where tlio hells forming the chime are deposited, which so fre-
quently ring out their sweetly solemn peal. Hero on the out-
tiide, surrounded hy a strong railing, is a halcony, affording a view
of the city. On ascending still higher, one of the most superb
views greets the heholder. The city, full of life and animal. on.
lies, as it were, at his feet, while far uiul wide, in every direction,
the country, the rivers, the islands — cities and villages — are
spread out before him, arrayed in all the attractions with which
nature and art have invest, d them.
'I'he following was the niunhcr of churches of each denomina-
tion in the city of \ew York, in Jan. ISlS^: Protestant Episco-
pat 4\, I'rcslii/trritnt [VA, Mrtliddist Episcopal 31, Baptist ^i\.
Duirh Rrformed 1."), Refonnvd ProsJujtorian 1.3, Roman Catho-
I'C 1.'}, Jrirish !), ('(>ii<^r("j,ational 7, Friends 4, Unitarian .3, ItU-
thcran .3, Associate Preshi/trrian 3, Unirersali.st 3, Associate
Reformed Presbyterian !:2, Welsh 2, Methodist Protestant 1,
INIiscellaneous V2.
The Citi/ Hall, a huilding of the Corinthiiin and Ionic orders,
displaying a fine comhination of taste and elegance, is 21 G feet
long, 105 wide, and, including the attic story, G5 high. The first
stone of this edifice was laid in 1803, and its construction occu-
|>ied, with little intermission, a period of 10 years. It covers
22,89'"' s(iuare feet of ground, and is two stories high ahove the base-
ment, with an attic story in tlu^ centre of the '^uilding. The front
and the ends are of white marble — the rear, of Nyack freestone.
In this building are 28 offices, and other public rooms, the prin-
cipal of which is the Governor's room, a splendid apartment ap-
propriated to the use of that functionary on his visiting the city,
and occasionally to that of other distinguished individuals. The
walls of this room are embellished with a fine collection of por-
traits of men celebrated in the civil, military, or naval history of
llie country. It is 52 feet long hy 20 feet wide. In the Com-
mon Council room is the identical chair occupied by Washington
when President of the first American Co igress, which assembled
ill this city.
Tho Merchants* Exchange, iu Wall-st., is built in the most
if tlio
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durable maimer of Quincy [rranito, and is fire-proof, no wood
havinfj been used in its construction, except for tiie doors and
window-frames. It is erected on tlie site occupied by the Kx-
chanjfo building destroyed by the great fire of l^'.]r>. The })res-
ent one, however, covers the entire block, and is 'JIIO feet long i)y
171 to 111 wide, 77 feet high to the toj) of tlie cornice, and 121
to the top of the dome. The entire cost, including ground, is
estimated at }i^l,8()0,()U0.
'I'he Custoni-IIousr is situated on the corner of Wall and Nas-
sau sts. It is built of white marh!(>, in t!ie I)or"c order, similar to
tiie model of the Paitlienon at Atliens, and is 2U() feet long, 'JO
wide, and bO high. The great hall for the transaction of busi-
ness is a circular room (iO leet in diaimter, surinomited hy a dome,
Hiipported by 1(5 Corinthian columns, .'}() feet high, and having a
sk\ li'flit tlirou'fli which the hall is lighted.
The Post-Ojjire, a short distance above, in Nassau-st., was f(ir-
nierly tlie Middle Dutch Church, now rented to the general gov-
ernment for ,^r),000 a year, on a lease for .seven years. 'I'lie
inside has been fitted up suitably for the business of the ollice, no
other alteration having been made in the building.
Tlie Hulls of Justirr, or ''Tombs," is located in Centre-st.,
between liConard and Franklin sis. It is a substantial-looking
building, in the I'^gyj)lian style of archit<cture, tl')U feet long and
2U0 wide, constructed of a light-colored granite brought from Ilal-
lowell, Mo.
Uanks in the City of Nkw York, (arraui^ed ali)habetically.)
— American Exchan>rr, 50 Wall-st. ; linnk of Am ricfi^Ai) Wall ;
Bank of Commerce, 32 Wall ; Bank of New York, Wall, corner
of William ; Bank of the Slate of N. York, 30 Wall ; Butchers
and Drovers', Dowery, corner of Crand ; Chemical, 21(5 Broad-
way ; Citij, 52 Wall ; Dry Dock, Avenue 1), cor. of lOth-.st. :
Fulton, Fulton-st., cor. of Pearl ; Greenwich, 402 Hudson ;
Leather Manufacturers', 45 William ; Manhattan, 40 Wall ;
Mechanics', 33 Wall ; Merchants', 42 Wall ; Merchants Ex-
change, 173 Greenwich ; National, 3G Wall ; North Hirer,
Greenwich, cor. of Dey ; Vhw.nix, 45 Wall ; Seventh Ward,
Pearl, cor. of Burliug-slip ; Tradesmen's, 177 Ciiathuin ; Union,
3iWall.
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The Insurance Companiks are mostly in Wall-st.
LiTF.RAiiY Inktitctionr, «!tc. — Of the literary institutions of
Now York, Columbia Collp<fe, at the foot of Park Place, is the
oldest, having been chartered by (ieorjre II. in 1754, by the
name of King's College. The original name was changed to
Columbia College in 1784. It has a pre.sidenl and ten professors,
1,170 alumni, 100 students, and a library containing 14,000 vols.
The building contains a chaprl, lecture-room, hall, museum, and
an extensive philosophical and chemical apparatus. The Grani'
mar School attached to the college has usually from 200 to 300
scholars, and instruction is given in all the branches necessary
for admission into any college, or for the performance of the busi-
ness of the coiuiting-room. — The University of the City of New
York is in University Place, opposite Washington Srpiare. It is
built of white marble, in the Gothic style, and is 180 feet long and
100 wide. The building contains a chapel, which receives its
light from a window of stained glass in the west front, 24 feet
wide and 50 high. This institution was founded in 1831, has a
president and 11 professors, a valuable library, and an extensive
j)hilosophical apparatus. — The Union Theological Seminary,
founded in 1830, is located in University Place, between Seventh
and Eighth sts. It has six profe.ssors, about 100 students, and a
library containing over 10,000 vols. — The General Theological
Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United
States, situated at the corner of 9th avenue and 21st-st., was
founded in 1819, and consists of two buildings, constructed of
stone, in the Gothic style of architecture. — The Rutgers Female
Institute, in Madison-st., has a fine building, a valuable library,
and choice philosophical apparatus. — The New York Society Li-
brary is on Broadway, corner of Leonard-st. Thiy institution,
which was founded in 1754, has a library of about 40,000 vols.,
a lecture-room, and rooms for the Academy of Design. — The
Apprentices* Library, situated in Crosby-st., has a library of
12,000 vols., and offers facilities for the cultivation of the mind,
of which a largo number of apprentices have availed themselves.
Here is also the Mechanics' School, which has many teachers,
and 550 pupils. — The New York Hospital, situated on Broad-
way, opposite Pearl-st., has extensive buildings, and is finely
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located. — The New York Lunatic Asylum is at Blooiningdale,
near the IIiulsoii : attachod to it aro 40 acres of jrroniul, laid out
ill gardens, j)leasure-gronnds, and walks. Heing on elevated
ground, a fine view of Hudson river, willi the Biirrounding coun-
try, is hero obtained. The principal biiildinj^, which is of stone,
cost, with its grounds, upwards of 5^"JU(),UU0. It contains 150
patients.
There are in New York city IIG moral, benevolent, and liter-
ary associations, 110 miscellaneous schools, dS newspapers, CO
periodicals, 100 insurance companies, .33 banks and savings insti-
tutions, and nearly 101) (lillerent streets, avenues, and places.
IIoTKi.s. — The hott'ls are ninuerou' well kept, and not sur-
passed in comfort and accommodation by those of any other city
in the Union ; the following are the principal :
Th(^ Aftfor House, in Broadway, is among the first in point of
attraction, although there are many others ecjually well kept. This
building was erected by the late John Jacob Astor, and opened
on the 31st of May, 1^3G ; it is built of Qumcy granite, in a re-
markably massive style, simple and chaste, is five stories high,
with a front of 201 feet on Broadway, directly opposite the Park,
ir>4 on Biirclay-st., and 140^ on W'sey-st. Its height is 77 feet,
and it contains uj)wards of 300 rooms. The dining-room is 108
feet by 42. The entire cost of the building, including the ground,
was about ^750,000. The price of board per day is }$2.00. —
The American Hotel is jjleasantly situated at 221) Broadway,
opposite the Park. Board }$2.00 per day. — The At/ienoium Ho-
tel, 347 Broadway, is a well-kept house. Board per day ,*$1.50.
— The Atlantic Hotel, 5 Broadway, opposite the Bowling Green.
Board per day $1.50. — The Carlton House, 350 Broadway.
Board ^2.00 per day.— The City Hotel, 133 Broadway, on the
corner of Cedar-st. Board $2.00 per day. — Clinton Hotel, in
Beekman-st. Board per day $2.00.— The Croton Hotel, 142
Broadway. Board per day $1.50. This is a temperance house.
— Delmonico^s, in Broadway, near the Bowling Green, is a new
and handsome budding. This establishment is conducted on the
European plan. — Florence's, in Broadway, corner of Walker-st.,
is a new and elegau*. establishment, conducted upon the Euro*
peau plan. — The Franklin House is in Broadway, corner of Dey-
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St. Board ^$,^.00 pr-r clay. — II<ni'<ird\s Ilnicl is in IJrcatlwuy, cor-
iior of Maidcii-Iiitiic. IJuard per day S<-.UO. — Ju(Is(hi's Ilutal,
Gl IJroadwuy. Htjani iJji^i.Di) per day. — Lorrjnifs Hotel, on the
corner ol' Park-How and Ht<knian-st., is condnctrd on tlie Euro-
pean j)lan. — Tho Mm-haiitti llulr!, 11 Courtland-st. IJoard
$\S)() jior day.— TIkj ^atinmd llttrU o Conrtland-st. Hoard
J^l.f)!) per day. — Tlio Ncip Enuhnid Jfnusr, HI IJroadwoy.
IJoard 5$ 1.50 per day. — 'I'ho New Yurk lloirl, 7:21 IJroadway,
is retired, but elij^ibly (situated. Board J$:2.()0 j)er day. — The Pa-
cific Hotels 10:2 Greenwich-st. Board ,*$1..jU per day. — The
Pcnrl-strcct Iluime, ^S IVarl-st. Board reduced to $J.OU per
day.— The Rochester Hotel, 31 Courtland-st. Board 'RXSltt per
day. — Rathbun's Jlotel, 1(J5 Broadway, between ( ""rtland and
Liberty sts. Board Jjjj'J.OO per day. — »S7. Charles hotel, Broad-
way. — Tammany Hall, corner of Nassau and Frankfort sts., is
conducted on the Eurojuan plan. — Trcinont Temperance House,
110 Broadway. Board ,$1.50 per day.— Tlio United Slates
Hotel, formerly Holt's, is on Fulton-st., bounded by Pearl and
Water sts. Board [)er day $1.50.— Tiie Western Hotel, 1) C'ourt-
land-st. Board ?S)1.;25 per day.
Besides the hotels, with which the city abounds, there arc nu-
merous private Buardin<^-houses in dillerent parts of the city. In
addition to these, there are many Eatin^r-houses, where the visit-
er pays in proportion to wiiat lie consumes ; the.se, however, are
principally in the lower or business part of the city. A person,
if he desires it, may have a sieepinj^-room at Lovejoy's or else-
where, and take his meals at one of these places at any hour
during the day that suits his convenience. Bills of fare, with the
prices affixed to each article, are always at hand, so that one
knows exactly what he has to pay before ho \f\v<iH his order.
Places of A.musk.me.nt. — These are not numerous; but that is
charurferistic of American cities {rcnerally, when compared with
those in Europe. They are as follows : —
Broadway Theatre, Broadway, near the corner of Anthony-
st. ; Astur Place Opera House, corner of Astor Place and Eighth-
st., ii})per part of Broadway ; Park Theatre, Park Row, opposite
the Park, (at present not opened for theatrical performances ;)
MitcheWs Olympic Theatre, 444 Broad /ay, above Canal-st. ;
are
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Dowcry Theatre, Bowery, above Bayard-wt. ; Chathnm Thea-
tre, near C'hathaiu S(iiuiie ; Pabnu's Opera House, 41 Charn-
hors-st. ; American Museum, Broadway, opposito the Astor
[louse; Baurnrd's Panorama of the Mississippi Hirer, at Pan-
orama Hall, Broadway, bctwetMi Prince and Houston sts. ; Cas-
tle Garden, olFtho Buttery ; Vauxhall Garden, uj)per end of the
Bowery.
Exhibitions OF THE Fink Aiir^. — American Art Union: Coi-
■pction of Paintinj^s, 41)7 Broadway, above Brooine-Ht. Adniis-
iion free. The Hall is a very iiandsoino one, ITjO feet lonj^, and
well arranged for its purjwse, having room on its walls for a very
huge collection of jiictures. — A«/t' York GalUrij of Fine Arts, in
llie Rotunda in the Park, corner of Centre and t'luunbers sts.
Admission 25 cents. Life membership i$1.00. — National Acad-
emy of Design, corner of Broadway and Leonard-st.
The Cuoio.v ^VA■^l<:ll-^VouKS. — The building of this great work,
was decided on at the city charter election of lb'.?.'), and on the
4lh of July, if<4il, it was so far complcti'd that the water was let
Uito the Reservoir, and on the 14lh of (Jctober foll'wing it was
brought into the city. The whole cost will be about ,^14,01)0,01)0,
more than double the originid estimate. Between the Distribu-
ting Reservoir in 40th-st. and the Battery, up to Aug. 1847, 171
miles of pipe were laid, from G to 3G incjies in diameter.
The aqueduct commences five miles from the Hudson, and is
about 40 miles from the City Hall. Tlie dam, which is 250 feet
long, 70 feet wide at tiie bottom, and 7 at the top, and 40 feet
high, is built of stone and cement. A pond five miles in length
is created by the dam, covering a surface of 400 acres, and con-
taining 500,000,000 gallons of water. From the dam the aque-
duct proceeds, sometimes tunnelling through solid rocks, crossing
valleys by embankments and brooks l)y culverts, until it reaches
Harlem river. It is built of stone, brick, and cement, arched
over and under ; is G feet 3 inches wide at the bottom, 7 feet 8
inches at the top of the side walls, and 8 feet 5 inches high ;
has a descent of 13.^ inches per mile, and will discharge G0,000,000
of gallons in 24 hours. It crosses Harlem river on a magnificent
bridge of stone, termed the " High Bridge," 1,450 feet long, with
14 piers, 8 of them 80 feet span, and G of 50 feet span, il4 feet
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KAILr.dAD AiNU b'lEAIVn.OAT Ct^IFAMON.
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above tidewater to the top, and which will cost J$!.)nO,000. Tho
Rpceivinjj Reservoir is ut RGth-st. and Glh avenue, coverinir 3r>
ncres and eontaininj; 1 .')(), 000,000 }r;dIonn of water. Persons
wishing ti visit the lii'j^h lirldirr will take the cars of the Har-
lem Railroad to Harlem, Fare 12^ cents ; at which place a stage
will he in waitin;^ to convey thom to the brid«:;e. Fare ]8| cts.
There is now no v\{y in the world better 8n})plied with pure
and wholesome water than New York ; and the supply would be
abundant, if the population were five times its ])resent number.
The most convenient mode of visitinj; the DisfrihutiiiiS Re-
seri'uir in 40th-st., or the Rrcfiinmr R, .^crvoir in 86th-st., is by
the cars of tho Harlem Railroad, which leave the depot opposite
the City Hall every 15 minutes during tho day. Fare 12^ cts.
Steamboat Links fiiom Nkw York. — During the season of
navifjatiou, regular lines of steamboats ply upon tho Hudson,
passing between New York, Albany, and Troy, and also for the
intermediate places on the river.
From New York to Albany and Trov. — There are both
morning and evening boats, the former usually leaving New York
from the North River side, at 6i or 7 o'clock, arriving in about
The
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10 hours. Th«> luttor loavo Now York at 5, fi, or 7 oVIork, ar-
riving,' at Albany nrxt ninrninj;. Fare varies arconlins; to roin-
potition Ironi 2.') conts to .'^l.'iU. (See " Pa.ssa;,'o up the Ilud-
fjon," and also Maj) No. 18.)
Day Link fkom Nkw Yohk to Hoston via Nkw H \vi:\, Hart-
Fouu, AM) SriiiN(iFiKLi), (hcg Map No. 3, also tliis route frotii
IV)ston to New Y(trk.; — A ^;teanlboat leaves New York daily,
Sundays exeeple 1, at (1 a. m., from l*eck Slip, Kast River, and
roaches New Ifnrrn, bO niib's, in abonf five honrs. Fine J^Lf)!).
Hero we take the cars for If irtfoni, .'III miles distant, and arrive
in one hour and a half. J'ure >^\A)i). Vr n thence wo aro
conveyed to Sprit/ijli- hi. :JfI miles further, in one hour, Fare
,^1.00 ; and from thence to Bi)^t:ni, f)8 miles, in four and a half
hours: total distance 2-10 miles: time l.'J honr^. Fare throiigh
,Sr).oo.
FiioM Nkw Yoiik ro BosroN via Ntciwicu am> AN'orckstkr,
(see Map No. 2, and also this route from |{')ston to New York.)
— I'assen;rcrs by this route to Boston take the steamboat from the
foot of Battery Place, jit .'» i'. m. in summer, and 4 r. m. in win-
ter ; whence lliey will be conveyed throni^h the Sound to the
terminus of the Norwicli and Worcester Railroad at Allyn's
Point, 12') miles; thence over tlie above road to Norwich, l'J2
miles, F(ire !$2..')0 ; tlienc-' to W,)rcester, 101 miles, Fiirri^WSiO ;
aiid thence to Doston, 235 miles. Time J.')^ hours : Fare throu^rh
Fkom Nkw Youk to Roston via Sto.mxgton and PnovinrvcR,
,sec Map No. 2, and also this route from Ronton to New York.)
— Passengers leave New York from Pier No. 1 North River, foot
of Battery Place, at 5 i*. M. in summer, md 4 r. m. in winter, and
are thence conveyed over the Sound to Sfunin'jrton, 12.5 miles, in
nine hours, Fare !$2..')() ; thence over the railroad to I'ljvidcnce,
47 miles further, Fare .$ 1.00 ; theuc to Ruston, 42 miles : total
distance 224 miles. Time 12 hours: Fare jj^.'>.00.
Fkom Nkw York to Roston via NKwrour and Fa;.l Rivkr.
(See Map No. '2, and ;dso this route from Ro^tl)n to New York.)
Steamboats leave New York daily, (Sup.days excrpled,) from
Pier No. 3, Nortli River, at 5 p. m. in Kummer, and 4 p. m. in
winter ; passing throuj^h the Sound and around Point Judith to
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Netrpurt, M. I., If).') milns. 'rimo 10 hours: fnrr .$ l.(!0, 'l'"i;'iici<
to Fall Jiirrr, Is miles fiirtlHT, in oim hour. Fiirc I'l • •. Ne'v
York, )5< l.OO. 'J'JKMino hy cars to Ititslon, ^)'.i iiiiN's, in t\v< oours.
Total (li.^tanop 'J'M) miles: time 13 hours: fare }$3.()(). On
tlio nrriv.il of tlio hoat at Fall Kivcr, pansrnifj'rs ran procepd im-
mt'diafcly hy railroad to Iloston ; or if tlii-y wish to remain till
tlin Htarlinj^ of the Acconjinodalion Train, (liavin;; breakfast on
hoard, if they desire it,) they will h-ave Jit C)^ a. m., and reach
Hoston at about D^ \. m. (For ront(8 from Nrw Ymli to Philn-
tlelj>liia ; thr. AV/r York (ind Erie Railrodd ; from New York to
New Unreii, Hartford, &.C., see Index.)
Rates OK KAKK. in Xkw Vouk fok IlACKXEv-CoAcnEs, Caukiaoes,
OR Tabs. —For conveying a passenger any distance not exceeding one
iinle, "Jr) cfMls ; two pi^seiigers, 50 cents, or 25 cents each ; every addi-
tional ftassenger, 25 cents.
For conveying a passenger any dLsfance exceeding a mile, and within
two miles, 50 cents ; every additional passenger, 'Jo cents.
For the use of a liackney-coacii, carriage, or cab, by the day, with
one or more p:i.»sent.'eis, .•»i.>.()(l.
For the use of a hackney-coach, carriage, or cab, by the hour, witli
one or more i)assen.i.eis, with the privilege of going from place to place,
and of stopping as often as may be re(piired, as follows :— first hour.
$1.00 ; second hour, 75 cents ; every succeeding iiour, 50 cents.
Children under two years of age, nothing ; from two to fourteen, half
price.
Each passenger is entitled to fake one trunk, valise, box, bag, or other
travelling package ; and as many more as he pleases, by paying six
cents for each extra one, or 1'2.V cents if over ? i.ile.
If the distance be over one mile, and not over two miles, the charge
for one passenger is 50 cents, and each additional one, 25 cents.
If a carriage is taken by the day or hour, it nmst be so specified.
If a hack is detained or hindered, the driver is entitled to 75 cents for
the first hour, and :<7A cents per hour afterwards, in addition to mileage.
Every hack is required to be conspicuously numbered, and to have
the rates of fare posted up within it .; and in default of either of these.
tlie driver is not to demand or receive any pay.
Cfl/ij.— Calls to and from dwellings, to or from steamboats, or other
parts of the city, with one or two persons, 50 cents.
When leaving the stand with one person, any distance not over a
mile and a half, 25 cents. When with two persons, 37A cents. When
by the hour, driving in town from place to place, for each hour, 50 cents.
Distances from the City Hall.— To the Battery, north end, three-
■1 nttis of a mile— south end, one mile ; foot of Courtland-st., three-
Quarters of a mile; foot of Barclay st., half a mile; foot of Chambers
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St., half Ji mile; foot of Canal st., one mile; Dry Dock, two miles;
Cutharine-st. Ferry, threrMpKirters of a mile ; I-'ulton Ferry, half a
mile ; S<tiith Ferry, one milf ; Navy Yar^l. Urookiyn, one mile ami a
(juarter ; Jt-r^ey City I'rrry, half a iiiilf ; Harlem, ei^lit miles; Dis-
inljiiting lU'.servoir, three miles anil a (lu.irler ; Keeciving llefservoir,
live miles.
ri.j\ri:s IN Tiir, vicinity of Nk.w Yokk. — tirnoklyn, deseribed
at leiifftli, at Yii\lG VM\ ; Navy Yard, iJrooklyii, at piij^e \'.\)i ;
Alliintic Dock, at pafje V.Vd ; CJreenwood Cemetery, at pajje I. '{'J.
Williiimnhiiri! is situated on IiOn;j Island, opjjosite tlie north-
east part of New York, from which it is separated by the Kast
Kiver. This place, which, as well as Urookiyn, has become the
residence of mnnhers doiiijr business in New-York, is increasing
rapidly in wealth and population. At the present time its poj)u-
lation is not less than l."),()0(). It is connected with N<'W York
by three steam-ferries, the boats on which ply at regular inter-
vals. The ferriage is from 3 to 4 rriits enc/i way.
Astoria, a flourishin}^ villajre six miles n. i:. of the city, has a
tine location, beinjj situated on the East liiver near •' Hurl
(iate." It has become a favorite residence for persons from
New York.
Flnsliinir, at the head of Flushinjr Bay, five miles from Loiifj
Island Sound by water, and nine miles from the City Hall, New
York, is a favorite place of resort for the inhabitants of that city
and of Brooklyn. The ride from the latter place is delij[rhtful :
from the former it is reached by steamboat, one plying between
the two places at regular intervals, — affording, during the sum-
mer season, a delightful, though short, aquatic excursion to one
of the most inviting places in the vicinity of the city. Flushing
is celebrated for its nurseries, and thousands are every season at-
tracted thither, who love to revel among the beautiful creations
of the Floral world, which are here to be seen in greater variety
and on a larger scale than, perhaps, at any other place in the
country. There are four considerable nurseries in the town. Of
these, the establishment of Parsons & Co. is, wo believe, the
most extensive, covering, as it does, about 70 acres. The other
establishments are those of Winter & Co., King &- Ripley, and
VV. R. Prince. The latter gentleman claims, we believe, for his
Qursery the title of the " Linnean Botanic Garden ;" but the
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and vIjIcIi gained such celebrity (hiring his Hfetinie, is the ono
now owned by Winter «fc Co. The trees, «fcc., the produce of
these gardens, are in demand, not oidy for every j)art of tlw
Union, but also for iMirope. Visiters have free access to t/ieac
frardrits on all dai/s, (Sandaijs excepted.)
Flathitsli, about live miles from Brooklyn, Flatlauds eight.
(rrurcseiid ten miles, are small but handsome places. Tln'
shores of the latter j)lace abound with clams, oysters, and water-
fowl, and are niuch resorted to.
Coney Island, belonging to the town of Gravesend, is five
miles long, and one broad, and is situated about 12 miles from
New York. It has a hue heach fronting the ocean, and is nnirh
lVe(pieiited for sea-])alliing. On the .\. side of the Island is an
hotel. Steamboats ply regularly between the city and Coney
Islanil (luring the summer season. Fare I'i^ cents each way.
Fort Hantilton, one of the fortifications for protecting the har-
bor of New York; is situated at the " JV arrows,*' about seven
miles from New York. There is here an extensiv<> hotel (^r
boarding-house, for the ac(;ommodation of visiters. The C'oiif>y
Island boat stops at Fort Hamilton to land and receive pass* n-
gers. Fare 1:2 J( cents.
Rockaa'aij Beach, a celebrated and fashionable watcring-i)lari\
on the Atlantic sea-coast, is in a s. i:. direction from New York
'i'he Marine Pavilion, a splendid establislur.ent, erected in l^.'^^.
upon the beach, a short distance from the ocean, is furnished i.;
a stylo betilting its object as a j)lace of resort for gay and tash-
ionable (;ompany. Then.' is anotln-r hotel here which is w'.l
kept ; also several priv.ite boarding-houses, where the visiler.
seekijig i)leasuro or health, may enjoy the invigorating oee;iii
breeze, with less parade and at a more reasonable cost than at
the hotels. The best route to Rockaway is by the Long Isiaiiu
Railroad to Jamaica, twelve miles, 23 cents; thenco by stage
eight njiles, over an excellent road, to the beach, 50 cents.
Bloom in irdalc is a neat village, five miles from the City H:ti!>
on the left bank of ihe Hudson. Hero is the Orphan Asylum.
Man/iattanrille, two miles north of the latter place, contains tli<-
Lunatic Asylum, which occupies a commanding situation, lloi-
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/c>/i, eight miles from the City Hall, is reached by the cars on the
Harlem Railroad, which leave tho depot in New York many
t.iues daily.
I'laces on the Hudson river worthy the attention of stran^jers,
uri' described under the heading, " Passage up the Hudson," at
j'lil^e lo'J
Shilcn fsjaiiil, tho l;uiding at which is about five miles from
.Nt'W York and fronting the Quarantine (Jround, has a tine situa-
tion commanding a splendid view of the beanlilul bay, Long
I>laiid, &c. There are here hotels and boarding-houses, for tho
reception of visiters. Steamboats leave New York several times
daily, from tho foot of Whitehall-st., at the Hattery. Fare \'2^
cf ills. New BvighlDii, Poll Rirlimond, and the Sailor's Sunn
Hnrh'jr, an asylum for superannuated seamen, are situated in
t!ie N. part of tho Island. Steamboats leave daily from the foot
of Battery Place.
Lnug Blanch, situated on the eastern coast of \«'W Jersey,. TiJ
miles from the city of \ew York, is a pojadar place oi r»'st)rt for
those fond of seashore recreation, and where a pure and invigor-
ating atmosphere is always to be found.
The Ocean House, a hotel of the first order, a short distance
N from Long Branch, is a place where, during the oppressive
IruI of summer, a greater degree of real comfort can be enjoyed
than, perhaps, at tho more fashionable watering-places. The
sea-breeze, whi(;h is constant here as well as at Long Hrancii,
and the convenient surf-bathing, iiavo an alnKK->t magic ellect i;i
restoring the exhausted energies of tho human frame ; while a
view of that grandest of objects, the Ocean, which is here spread
out before you — now gently undulating in dalliance with the
breeze, and now u])l>eaved by the tempest — has an etpially salu-
tary etlect on the animal spirits. There is admirable sport in this
vicinity for the angler. Th<' Shrewsbury river on the one side,
and the ocean on the other, swarm with all the delicate varieties
of tlsh with which our markets abound.
Shreivshuri/, Rid Bank, and Tiitton F<ills, in tho vicinity of
the above, are also places of great resort.
A sleanihoat leaves New Y'ork daily from Fulton-slip for the
above places.
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BROOKLYN.
Brooklyn, the secoiul city in the state of New York for pop-
ulation, is nitnuted at the \v. end of Lonir Island, opposite theciiy
of New York, from which it is separated by the East Riv^r.
The coinini'.nication between the two places is rendered easy aii'I
convenient by Jirc steam-ferries, viz : The FiiUoii ferry, ^vliirh
is by far the jrrealest thoronj^hfare :) the Soui/i ferry ; Calharinv
ferry ; Jurf.tion, or Nun/ Yard ferry, and the Ifuniilton Arrinit
ferry. Two new ferries are about to be e,-tablished — tho Man-
tdij^iic and the liiid^f-st. ferries, (tlie former for f<r>t passeniri'is
only,) — and will soon ^o into op(>ratioii. Tho local on of tin'
above ferries is ehown in Miij) No. 1.
The Fulton tVrry boats run every few minutes dnrinj; the day
and evenin^r. until 1:2 r. m. Afdr tliat hour, a boat leaves etieli
s!de every HO minutes until morniuLT. Tl;e pr,c'> on each ferry i"'
two rnitfi for foot pit-^senj^crs ; children half price. Conmuitcr'
are charijrd .^iO.OO per annum. Tiie crossing to and fro, on bdli
tho Fulton ami South ferries, esjx^ciidly morninos and ev^'uini:'^,
is so great as to strike a stran^jiT w.th a.stoni,i!imcnt. Tliri'c
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boats constantly i)ly at the sanio liino on eacli, and tlie time oc-
ciipiod is usually from four to six minnlrs.
lirooklyn is laid out witii consideral)lo ro<,niIarity, the streets,
witli the exception of Fulton. hv'\\\<f 'generally straiijiit, and cross-
iiijT each otluT at ri^lit aii'rjcs. Many of them are shaded with
line trees, which, in the summer season, impart to the eity the
l.-e.-hness and {^ayety of a country toxv'U. It is this, with the jiu-
lity of its atmos[>here, and tiie facilities aflbrded for reaehinii the
jrrtat nu'trojtolis, that has uuule this j»lace increase so rapidly in
wealth and poj)ulation. Mo.^t of th<^ liouses are well built, and
iiianv are distinn[uished for chasteness and eleijance of archii'ectural
(iesijrn.
The ;rround on whicli (he eity is built is more elevated than
the ojiposite shore. 'I'he " Heights," on the Kast liiver, present
a liold front, elevated 7() feet above tidtnvater, alVordini; a de-
liirjilful view of New York, its harbor, the islands in the bay, and
the shore of New J<'rscy.
The shor<'s, where not defended bv wharves, underiro continual
and rapid chauLfos by the velocity of the current in the East
River, (lovernor'.s Island was formerly connected with Brook-
lyn at Red Hook Point ; and j)revious to the Revolution, cattio
were driven from the Hook to the island, lh<n separated by a
narrow and .shallow |)a.ssa(Tf> called RiiMermiik Channel, which
ia now wide and deep enou;^h for the passa;^e of UH-rchant ves-
sels of the largest size.
Brooklyn was incorporated as a villaire in April, U-iOG, and as
u city, with greatly extendt-d limits, on the htli of Airil, 1S34.
Il is divided into nine wards, and is governed by a ma) -or and a
board of \^ aldermen, two from each ward, annti'dly electetl.
The j)opuiatiou of BrookKii increa.^ed from l.-iJO to IHJ*' at
the rate of 57 per cent, for each five years, ^iud from 1P40 to
\>\x), it was Gl per cent. The latter rate, if applied to IbaO, will
produce aii aggregate population of D.'),r)"-23 ; in 1855, 15.3, .377.
Al the present time (184H) it may bo placed at 60,000. The
taxable property in 1847 amounted to .*$'JI),305,189, and the
amount of taxes the same year was within a fraction of f9-^0,()00.
Rl'ulic BuiLDLNGs. — Of tlicsc the most prominent is the new
City Hall, situated on a triang ilar piece of ground, bounded by
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RAILROAD AND STZAMHOAT COMrANlON.
Court, Fulton, and Jorulcnion sis. It is constructed of white
inurble, from tiio (iimrrios of Wcslclicslfr county, in the Ionic
Ktylo of architecture. It is 1G:2 by 1();2 fi.'ct, and 75 feet in height
to the top of the cornice. It is surnjounted by a cnjiola, the top
of which, from tlie Ktrcct, is Ij.'J leet. The interior contains
rooms foi.' tlie various depurtmeuts of l)usin('ss connected with tlio
city and county. Its whole cost will not exceed .^iiUOjOOO. — The
Jail, a substantial bnildinjr erected in l':"37, is situated in the east-
ern part of JJrooklyn, near Fort Greene. — The Li/reiini, in Wash-
inj^tou-st., corner of Concord, is a line j^ranlte buildii)[j, with a
spacious and connnodiou;; lecture-room. — The Citi/ Lihninj con-
tains a lar™ number of valuable lllcrary and scientific works*. —
The .Vl7J•///^^s• Hunk is in an eb't^ant new building on the corner
of Fulton aiul Concord sts. — Tlie iiioukliju Fctn ile Acn(L'ini/, a
spacious building, is in Joralemon-st., near Clinton.
CnuiiciiKS. — The churches in IJrooklyn are about 50 in num-
ber, and many of those r^ccnlly construe' el arc splendid edifice^,
— the principal of which is the new Ejiiscoj) d Church of "The
Holy Trinity," situated in C!inton-st., whitdi is a fine specimen
of Cothic architectme. This church was erected by tlie muniti-
cenco of a citizen of IJroolcIyn at a cast of ab)ut .*$ I .')(), OOi).
The Unitkd States Navv Yakij is situated on the s. side of
Wullabout Bay, in the northeaster:- part of Ijrooklyn, and occu-
pies about 40 acres of ground, enclosed on the land side by a high
wall. There arc here two large ship-houses for vessels of the
largest class, witli workshops and every requisite necessary for an
extensive naval depot, 'i'iie Unltcl S.'/it'Hi Nnval Li/rcitin, an
interesting place, also in the Navy Yard, is a literary insiitutioii,
formed in 1833 by olhcers of the navy comiected with the port.
It contains a sj)lendi(l collection of curiosities, and mineralogical
and geological cabinets, with numerous other valuable and curi-
ous things worthy th'- inspection of the visiter. A Dry Duck is
being constructed here, at a cost of about J^^ 1,000, 000. On tho
ojjposite side of tlie Wallahout, half a mile east of the Navy Yard,
is the Murine Jfus'pital, a fine building erected on a comuuindiug
situation, and surrounded by upwards of 30 acres of well-culti-
vated ground.
At the ^Vallabout were stationed the Jersey and other prison-
BUOOKLVN.
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ships of the Euglisli durin;^ tlio R<nolutioiiary war, iti which it
is said 11,500 Amoricau prisoners j)orislie(l, from had air, closo
confiiicmont, and ill-treatnuMit. In 180S, tho hones of the suf-
ferers, which had been washed out from tiie hank wlure thev
liad been slijrhtly buried, were collected, and deposited in 13 cof-
fins, inscribed with the names of (ho 13 original states, and placed
in a vault beneath a wooden building erected for the j)i!rpose, in
Hudson avenue, opposite to Front-st., near tho Navy Yard.
The Atlantic Dock, about a iriile below ti)e South Ferry, is
a very extensive work, and worthy the attention of strangers.
The Hamilton Avenue Ferry, near tiie IJattery, lanus its passen-
gers close by. The company was incorporated in l^.Iay, IH-lO,
with a capital of §;i/)(jl),(|l)U. Th^ basin within the piers con-
tains 4'^}^ acres, with sunieient depth of water for the largest
ships. The piers arc furnished with many sjjacious stone ware-
iiouses.
(jiiEF-Nwooi) Cejietkkv is in the s. part of Brooklyn, at Cow-
anus, about three miles from tlie Fulton Ferry, at which place
visiters take the stages, which leave hourly, for the Cemetery.
Ffire 12.i cents. Another way to Croeaw(X)d is by tho new
ferry at Whitehall, wliich lands its j)assengers in the vicinity of
the Cemetery, on a pier of great length jutting out from the
shore: carriages run from the landing-place to the Cemetery,
currying passengers at a tritling cliarge.
This Cemetery was incorporated in 1S33, and contains 212
acres of ground, about one-half of which is covered with wood
of a natural growth. It originally confined 172 acres, but re-
cently 70 more have been added l)y iMirchase, and brought with-
in the enclo'^Msre. Free entrance is allowed to persons on foot
during week-days, but on the Sabbath none but j)roprietors of
lots and their families, and j>ersons with them, are admitted ; oth-
ers than proprietors can obtain a j)ernjit for carriages on week-
days. These gro(Hids have a varied surface of hills, valleys, and
plains. Tho elevations afford extensive views ; that from Ocean
Hill, near the western line, presents a wide range of tho ocean,
v.ith a portion of Long Island. Batthj Hill, in the \. w., com-
mands an extensive view of the cities of Brooklyn and New
York, the Hudson river, the noble bay, and of Now Jersey and
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Staton Island. From tho other elevated {^rounds in the Ceme-
tery there are fine prosjiects. (Jreenwood is traversed by winding
avenues and pallis, which afford visiters an opportunity of seeing
this extensive C/emetery, if suffk'ient time is taken for the pur-
pose. Several of the monuments, original in their design, are
very beautiful, and cannot fail to attract the notice of strangers.
Thaso of the Iowa Indian princess, Dohummo, and the " mad
poet," McDonald Clark, near tlio Sylvan Water, are admirable.
Visiters by keejjing the main avenue, called The Tour, as in-
dicated by ir aide -hoards, will obtain the best general view of tlie
('emetery, and will be able again to reach the entrance without
difficulty. Unless this caution bo observed, they may find them-
selves at a loss to discover their way out. By paying a little
atPMition. however, to tho gropuds and guide-boards, they will
}>;ron be able to take other aveniu^s, many of which pas^i through
^frounds of pecidiar interest and beatify.
" fn Greenwood, are (juiet dells, nestling little lakes in i!>eir
!)i>,.^-ins, shaded by locusts ;ind willows from the s\u», made cool
1j| \he sea breezes and musical With th(>. songs of birds; or you
li);" loiter in a villa'je of giaves, a?- it were, with hundreds of
visiters, like younself, poring over s-xnilptured tukeiis of atlection.''
These delightful grounds now attract much attention, and have
already become a pla(;e of grt-at resort, and they will continue
yearly to attract additional crowds of visit(>rs, as their beauties
becojue more generally known, and the ties n»ore extended that
bind many in the surrounding country and neighboring cities, to
the once-loved — not, to the eyes of Faith and AlVt ction, dead.
but sleeping — forms of those who lie in this heautilul resting-
place of the departed.
LONG ISL /YD 'RAILROAD ROUTE.
(See Map No. 15.}
This road extends froiii i'vjuth Brooklyn, opposite the lower part
of the city of New York, to Creeupoit, at tho eaf^t end of Long
Island, 9() miles. It was opened for travel in 1838, and cost in
its construction, up to Jan. I, l8-'-8, !$-i,():J7,l)Ul.(j8. After leav-
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a linuu'l, mirlcr Atliiiitif-st., wliicli is iJ,7.')() fn-t loni,', and
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The railroad to Jamaica, ]'2 inilcM, was the first link of the
road coiislruntcd, hy a fDmpaiiy iiiforporated Ajir.!, l^."{"i. with a
rapital of }5<:M(),(I()(). In April. In'U, the \.uu<r Island Railroad
Cumpany was incorporated, with a capital of >«(l,r»OII,l)()(), to con-
*ftriict u road Ihroii'rh Ii')n;r Islmifl to (Ireenporf, with permission
t'l unite with t!ie lirooklyn ami Jamaica Company. The desiirn
of this road originally was to ojnii a speedy communication he-
tweeii N( vv V(jrk and Hoston. whifh, l-y a ferry crossln^r the
Soimd, was to ciinn<*ct with either of tl -nut routes that ter-
minate in the hitter city. This is the sh<> 'onte Ijetwecii the
two cities, and until recently wa>^ opcued lor th- day travel he-
iween New Vork and Huston, hut owin:x 'o som • temj>or;:ry ein-
barrassmeuts of the company, has hecn disenntimjed for the pres-
ent. The cars, howevi r, run re<jidarlv b( iween Hnntklvn and
(Ireenport, and intermediate places. The .scenery ou the route
is neither varied nor inten-sliii;;, the country throu;rh which it
{•asses beinjj mostly flat, witjj a poor and sandy soil. The dis-
t.mce between New York and Boston, by this ronte, connectinij
with the Norwich and Worcester Railroad, is "J.'ij miles.
Trom Brooklyn to liedftml, 2^ miles, /'\/re G cents; Eust
Xt'iv York, .'(i, I'i cents; Union Race Course, 8, 20 cents ; Ja-
inaini, 12, 2."» cents; Jii ns/iriHe, 15, 31 cents; /[fmjtshdft
Urnnch, 19, .'^7 cents ; IfirJcscillr, 27, fiO cents ; Ffirmini^dalr,
:)2, (12 cents : /^<r»- /'^/rA-, :iS, 75 cents ; T/i'inii»^'.;n, M, J$1.00;
Sulf'oUc Sf(if:on,4'i, $100 ; Mvdfonl Slalion, aC, ::i<1.12; Yap-
Jhink, GO, i$1.25; St. (icnr<rc's Mttnor, GS, §'-'>^>; Rii-er/tcnd,
7.'), .$1.02 ; Janieiii>ort,m, i^\.{]1 : Mi'lrfurk,S:), $1.75; South-
old. 92, $1.87; Oircnport, 90, $2.00. On arrival of the cars
at the latter place, a steamboat leaves for Sui; Harbor.
Stages leave Jamaica daily for Rochairay, on arrival of the
ears. Fare 50 cents. From Ilicksville to Culd Sprinif. Hunt-
ington, and Oldster Bai/ ; from Deer Park to Bahi/lun ; from
Tliompson to Islip and Merhanirsvillc ; from SulFolk Station to
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Manor to Moriches; and from Riverhoad to Quogue and <S. and
E. Hampton.
Jamaica, situatod on the railroad, and on the tnrnpike-road
leadinjr from Brooklyn to I[cmj)stead, is a neat and pleasant vil-
lage, aj)proachcd hy roads riuming through a district highly cul-
tivated, and richly adorned with productive farms and splendid
country-seats. This village is a great resort for persons from the
neighboring cities, the railroad rendering the communication easy
and convenient. Many persons doing business in New York have
permanent residences here.
A branch road, two and a half miles, extends to Hempstead.
centrally situated upon the south side of " Hempstead Plains,"
and, by a turnpike-road, about 21 miles from Brooklyn. The soil,
which is sandy loan>, is rendered highly productive by judicious
cultivation. Fare from Brooklyn 37^ cents.
North Hempstead, '21 miles from Brooklyn, is situated a short
distance north of the railroad, and on the turnpike-road which
runs throughout the island. It is the seat of the county, and
contains the courthouse, &c. In tliis town is " Harbor Hill,"
which rises to the height of 321 feet above the ocean, and is said
to be the most elevated land on the Atlantic coast from Mon-
tauk Point to Florida. It is about 12 miles from the Atlantic,
and is visible some distance at sea. Success Pond, situated on u
high hill, in the west part of the town, is a mile in circumfer-
ence : it abounds with yellow perch, and is a favorite resort for
the angler.
Rirerhead is situated on the Peconic river, 75 miles from
Brooklyn, and is the capital of SutTolk county. Vessels of 70
tons burden come within two and a half miles of the village.
Large quantities of wood are sent from this place to New York.
Greenport is the eastern termination of the Long Island Rail-
road, 96 miles from Brooklyn. Before the construction of the
railroad, it consisted of a few straggling houses only, but is now
quite a largo and prosperous village.
Gardiner^s Island, situated across the mouth of Gardiner's
Bay, about 10 miles from Greenport, was settled as early as 1638,
by a Scotchman who had served in the English army. This, it
is said, was the first British settlement in the state of New York.
NEW YORK AND NEW HAVEN RAILROAD.
143
The island is remarkable for its fine cultivation, its extensive
dairy, numerous herds, and jrreat product of wool. " The cele-
brated Ca])tain Kidd called at this island on his way to Boston,
when he returned from his cruise in 1G99, and deposited there a
box of gold, silver, and precious stones, intrusting the then owner
of the island with the secret, and holding his life in pledge for his
fidelity. An account of this deposite was found among the j>irate"s
jKipers upon his arrest ; and the box was disinterred, and delivered
to the commissioners appointed to receive it. It contained I'i^^l
oz. of gold, b47i oz. of silver, and 17^- of jewels."
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THE NEW YORK AND NEW HAVEN RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 15.)
This road, whicli is to extend from the Harlem Railroad, at a
point near " Williams' Bridge," about 14 miles from the City
Hall, New York, is in a good state of forwardness. It is to bo
opened as far as Bridgeport, GO miles, during the summer of
1848, (we presume the latter part,) and through to New Haven,
bO miles, before winter. It will then form the inland route (see
Map No. 2) from New York to Boston, and in fact to the whole
fabric of the great system of New England railways. Over this
road the winter travel from New York will almost wholly pass,
thereby dispensing with the necessity of the Sound navigation,
which, during the " iron grasp" of winter is fraught with more or
less danger. In the summer season the pleasure travel will, of
course, go mostly by way of the Sound, water excursions then
being always preferable, efpecially where the journey is a long
one, and a ])ortion of it can be made during a state of repose, and
in such floating palaces as the noble Sound can boast of.
Norwalk, Conn., on the route of the New York and New Ha-
ven Railroad, is a very pleasant town, situated on Long Island
Sound, 45 miles n. e. from New York, and 33 w. s. w. from New
Haven. The village is built on both sides of Norwalk river, over
which is a bridge, to which vessels come that draw only six
feet of water. One and a half miles s. of the borough is South
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Nonvalk, where the steamboats land which ply between New
York and Norwalk. Pop. hi 1848 about 4,000. (For descrip-
tion of New Haven and Bridgeport, see Index.)
HARLEM RAILROAD.
(Sec Maps Nos. 15 and 18.)
This road is in operation to Somers Town, 53 miles from New
York, and during the present year will be opened to Dover
Plains, 20 miles further. It extends from the City Hall, at the
junction of Centre and Chatham sts., through Centre, Brcome,
and the Bowery, to the Fourth avenue ; at .32d-st. it enters the
lirst deep cutting into the solid rock, at INIurray's Hill, and then
proceed.s towards the tunnel under Prospect Hill, at Yorkviile,
which is 595 feet long, 24 wide, and 21 high to the top of the
arch, cut through solid rock, and which cost ^90,000 ; from
thence it proceeds to Harlem, crossing the river over a substan-
tial bridge into the county of Westchester. The total cost of con-
structing the road in operation to Somers Town was $1,874,892.
There is no doubt but Ihat by the winter of 1849, the Harlem
road will open the communication direct between New York and
Albany, and also that portion of the state e. of the Hudson river,
Ihrough which its route lies. By the close of the year 1848 two-
thirds of this road, extending between the commercial and state
capitals, will be completed, if we take into consideration that
portion of the Albany and West Stockbridgo Railroad of which
it will form a part, and with which it will connect near Chatham
Four Corners. The completion of this road will open a new
trade with the rich and flourishing counties through which it is to
[)ass, that will give a new impetus to its business prospects.
The New York and New Haven Railroad, which will be in
operation in the fall of the present year, (1848,) will unite with
the Harlem at a point near Williams' Bridge. From New York
to Yorkviile, 5 miles. Fare 12i cents ; Harlem, 8, 12^ cents ;
Morrisiana, 8^, 20 cents ; Fordham, 13, 20 cents ; Williams*
Bridge, 14^, 25 cents ; Tuckahoe Station, 20, 37 cents ; Hart^s
Corner, 24, 50 cents : White Plains, 27, 50 cents ; Pleasant-
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rille, 31, 62 cents ; New Casile Corners, 41 , 75 cents ; Bedford,
44, 87 cents ; Whitlockville, 48, 90 cents ; and to Croton Falls
and Somers, $1.00.
Stitges run daily, connectinjr with the cars, between Harlem
and the HighBridge ; from Ilarleni to Mticomh's Dam and Kings-
hrufgc ; from Williams' Bridjro to E. Chester, W. Farms, W.
Chester, Nciv Rochclle, and Mamaroneek, fare 25 cents. From
Fordham to Yonkers, 25 cents ; and fr6m Williams' Uridine to
Yonkcrs, 18| cents ; from Croton Falls to Lake Mahopac, 23
cents ; from White Plains to Port Chester and Rye, 25 cents.
Yorkville is live miles n. of the City Ilall : the ci'rs pass throijcrh
it many times daily. In this vicinity is the Receivinjr Reservoii
of the Croton water-works, containing 35 acres, enclosed by a
hji^h, substantial wall.
Harlem, eight miles from the City Hall, is a suburb of New
York, and is quite a manufacturing place. It can bo reached
from the city by the cars, many times daily. Harlem was
fonnded by the Dutch, in 1658, with a view to the amusement
and recreation of the citizens. The following is from an ancient
Dutch record. " The Governor and Council, desirous to form a
new village at the end of Manhattan Island, proposed to settlers
grants of land of 45 acres each, at 13 shillings the acre, free from
tithes, for 10 years, and to assign 15 soldiers for their defence ;
to erect a sub-court of justice when there should be 25 families
established : to provide a clergyman, half of whose salary should
be paid by the government ; and to make a road to the city by
the company's negroes."
White Plains and Bedford are each semi-capitals of West-
chester county : the latter is situated upon a highly fertile plain,
encompassed by hills. Whitlocksville, at the junction of Cro.ss
and Croton rivers, has some manufacturing.
HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 18.)
This road is to extend from the city of New York to Albany,
144 miles. The whole route has been surveyed, and portions
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of it contracted for. The cstimaled cost is about $6,000,000, in-
cludiiifr the gradinj^r for a double tracii from New York to Pough-
keepsie, about one half the distance to Albany for a single track,
with culverts and bridges made so as to admit the grading for a
double track, if at any time it should be found necessary. It will
pass through all the populous and thrifty towns and villages on
the banks of the noble Hudson.
It is estimated that one arid a half million of people pass
yearly between the cities of New York and Albany, being obliged
to devote from 8 to 10 and sometimes 12 hours in summer, and a
longer time in winter, (wh.cn the navigation of the river is closed,^
to the journey. By the Hudson River Railroad the time pro-
posed for running the divStance between the two cities, including
stoppages, \sfour and a half hours, uniform at all seasons of the
year, and the fare lower than the average of prices by the pres-
ent conveyances. For some years past, the people of the me-
tropolis have been obliged to pass through other states to arrive at
the capital of their own. To New York, then, the opening of
this road will be of tlie first importance, securing to her a large
portion of the western trade, which is now monopolized by the
Mass. Western Railroad, and which has contributed so much to
the wealth, prosperity, and well-doing of its enterprising neigh-
bor — Boston.
NEW YORK AND ERIE RAILROAD.
(See Maps Nos. 17 and 18)
This road, when completed, will extend from Piermont, on the
Hudson river, 24 miles above New York, to Dunkirk, on Lake
Erie, 450 miles ; the cost of which, at $30,000 per mile, would
bo $13,500,000 ; three millions of which was contributed by the
state and individuals, by reducing the amount of their stock 50
per cent. It is thought, if the income of the Erie Railroad should
only ecjual that of the northern chain of railroads from Albany to
BufFalo, the company could divide from 12^ to 14 per cent, on
the investment. The company was incorporated by the legisla-
ture on the 24th day of April, 1832, with power to construct a
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railroad from the city of Now York to Lukr I'.ric, with u capital
of $10,()0(),()00. TJic road is open to the puhlic as fur as ruit
JerviSf on tlio Dclawaro rivrr, wlirro it intersocts tlio Delaware
and Hudson Canal, a liiindrcd miles from riiila'!il|)liia. The
cost of constriictinj? uj) to Jan. 1st, 1848, was J^'itToDj^-'J'), in-
cluding; tho pier at Piermont, a milo in Icnj^tli, wliicli cost
j$:2iJ0,00(). From Port Jcrvis to liiu'^iiamtou, 1XJ7 miles, the
work has been vigorously prosecuted since the fall of 18 l(j, at
which tiino it was put under contract. It is in such a state of
forwardness, and tho work proirressing so rnpiilly, that tliere is
every reason to believe it will be completed and open to the i)ub-
lic by the fall of 1848. Ten miles of tho road at Dunkirk aro
already completed, other portions are graded, and a part of the
.superstructure laid down between. The route traversed by the
Erie Railroad is through one of the best agricultural districts in
tho country. At Dunkirk, the ternLuation of this road, the lako
navigation usually opens from four to six weeks earlier, and re-
mains open for tho same period later than at Buffalo. When the
extension to Binghamton is completed, the New York and Erie
Railroad will extend from the Hudson river 203 miles, and the
distance from New York will be 227 miles: about one-half of
the entire route will then be constructed. When this is accom-
plished, New York will begin to realize, in some measure, the
immense value of the Erie Railroad.
This important thoroughfare will, on its route to the lake, in-
tersect other railroads, some of which are already built, and others
about to be constructed ; thereby " tapping" tho western trade be-
fore it shall have reached its own destination. The most impor-
tant branch for accomplishing this will be the Attica ami Hor-
ncUscille Railroad, uniting the Erie road with the northern
chain at Attica, 32 miles e. from Buffldo, (see Map No. 28.)
The Ithaca and Owego Railroad will join the Erie at Owego,
:24 miles w. from Binghamton ; 38 miles further it will meet tho
Wiliiamsport and Elmira Railroad, a portion of which is con-
structed, and the whole of which will probably be completed by the
opening of the New York and Erie road to Elmira ; and 15 miles
still further it will meet the Blosshurg and Corning Railroad.
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of I'ciinsylviiiiia. Tho coiistruntion of tho Pofrrsnn and Rnmapo
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will o[i«'u to the |»us.sou<r»'r travel of the llrie liailroiuj a more di-
rect, expeditiouH, and convenient route to New York, being \',\
miles nearer to that city than by way of I'iermont. Tho advuii-
tugeH of tills road will bo seen by referrin;^ to .Map No. IH.
Fhom Nkw Youk to Pout .Ikkvis, cVc, (see Map No. 18.) —
PasKeiifrcr.s leave New York daily, (Sundays excej)ted,) by steam-
boat, from the foot of Duane-st., for I'iermont, where the cnrn
are taken for places on the route of the Hrio Railroad. The fol-
lowint( are the sto|)pin{r. places, with the fares and distanc^es : —
I'rom New York to Vicnnoiit, i24 miles, 2.j cents ; Bluurrll-
villc, 'M, .'}() cents ; Clark's Town, Xi, 30 cents; Spriii<r Vnl-
If I/, 'Si), .'JTi cents ; Mitnsey's, 31, 40 cents ; SiiJ'crns, 42, (iU
cents ; Knmap't, 44, 70 cents ; Monroe Workfi, ,52, 87^ cents ;
Turner's, 57, i>5 cents ; M.tnron, GO, JJ^l.OO ; Chester, (i7, JJjil.OtJl ;
(Joshen, 70, $1.12^ ; New Hampton, lA, »^1.18|; Middle town,
77, ,i^l.25 ; OtisriUe,Sl, }$1.50 ; Port Jen-is, lUO, $1.1').
Staires run in connection wilh the cars from Middletown to
Monticcllo ; from Chester to Warwick ; from Port Jervis to
Milford, Iloncsdale, and Carbondale, Penn. ; to Owego, Binir-
haniton, Ehnira, uml Ithaca, N.Y.', to Wilkesbarre, Movtrosr,
and Great Bend, Penn., &c.
Ramapo is situated two and a htdf miles above the New Jer-
sey hue, and lies in the deep valley of Ramapo river, on the old
stajje-road from New York to Albany. Here will be the con-
nection vvith the Paterson Railroad leading to Jersey City, oppo-
site to New York, over which pas.sengcrs may go direct to that
city.
Chester lies on tho stage-road from Goshen to New York, about
18 miles s. w. from Newburg, in a rich and picturesque country.
Goshen, tho shire town of Orange county, lies in a beautiful
valley, 4G miles from Piermont, 70 from Now York, and 20 from
the Hudson at West Point. It is celebrated for the largo quan-
tities of butter with which it furnishes the Now York and other
markets. The Newburg Branch Railroad will connect with the
Erie at Goshen. From Goshen and Chester conveyances can
ftlways be obtained to Greenwood Lake, one of the ploasantest
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watrrin(r-planp.s iii tho vicinity of Now York. The roinitry
alioniids with hikes und ponds, (■ont:uuin<^ pickcrri, and other
hue li.sh.
Midi/lrtinrn, u hirrje and han('s(»int'|y-hniU vilhiixe, cfMitains
live cliiireheH, an actuh-niy, iJtc. It has inereasetl raj)i(lly sine*
the ronstruelion of the raih'oad.
Oli.sviUc is a phiee of coiisiderahle trade, situat'-il on th<' east
fjjch' of the Shiiwanjrunk inonnlaiii, a few roih from the eeh-lira
ted pass, forint'riy ctalh'il thf '• Dtrr-park (iaj)," tlir(»ui:!i whieij
an opcnin;,^ is M\a(lt' for tin- passage of the raihoad, cut in the
solid rnck. e\t<'ii(hii<; fnr haH' a mile, and whleh in sonic |)!aces is
.")() ft'ct (lrc|). After passing; this place the railroatl turns .s!iirhf!y
to the s., kecpiiiiX tl>e western side of the Shawa!iij;iin!\, and ^rrad-
iially (h'eiininir hy a ;^ent!o slope tiuoii^h t!ie h( autiful valjry of
the Nrversink, riMrhes the Delaware at the vill;i<re of Port .ler-
vis, near which it crosseb the river and the Delaware and Hud-
son Canal.
Vovl Jrrvin, or Carpenter's Point, is a larije and rapidly {jrow-
'\\\<y villajre, situated on the Dehiware river, near its junction with
the Neversink, which is here ahont HO feet wide. IJy the Dehi-
ware, it carries on an extensive trade in hunher and j^eneral
produce with the towns in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and
hy the Delaware and Hudson C^aual, with the towns on tlio Nortli
Uiver. Tiie completion of tlie I'irie llailro;id to this place will
prove of immense benel'it, as it hrin;^s it in immediate connect on
with New York.
Diii<r/i(imtun is situated at the junction of the Chenanji^o and
Susquehanna rivers. It is on the line of tlie Erie Rallroa<l. The
Chenango Canal connects it with the Erie C'anal at Utiea. It
has an extensive trade, particularly in Iiiud)er, and exports nuich
to the towns on the Hudson, and also to Baltimore and Philadel-
phia by tlie Susquehanna river. Its population amounts to
about 4,000.
Milford, on the Delaware river, is six miles below Port Jervis,
and the intersection of the Erie Railroad with the Delaware and
Hudson Canal. The inhabitants are much engaged in the lum-
ber trade. The Sawkill, which dashes down the ravine, near the
Boulhern border of the town, iu its course turns several mills,
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About a mile and a quarter s.w. from Milford, in a very seclu-
ded spot, rnay be seen tbe magnificent " Falls of the Sawkill."
This stream, after flowing slugjirishly for some miles through level
table-land, is here precipitated over two perpendicular ledges of
slate-rock — the first of about 20 feet, and the second about GO
feet — into a wild, rocky gorge. The stream still continues, dash-
ing and foaming on for a quarter of a mile, over smaller preci-
pices, and through chasms scarcely wide enough for an Individual
to pass. The beetling clifls that form the sides of the gorge are
surmounted and shaded by cedars and hemlocks, that impart a
peculiarly sombre and terrific air to the scenery. The surface of
the hill by which they are approached, is on a level with the top
of the st'cond fall ; and the spectator, on account of the bushes
Bud trees, may reach the very verge of the precipice, and within
almost leaping distance of the ialls, before ho perceives them ;
and if he should happen for the first time to have trodden that
lonely path without a companion, after the shades of twilight had
thrown a deeper gloom around the glen, he will not soon forget
the awful sublimity of the scene.
Ho/iesdulc, Penn., the shire town of Wayne county, is a thri-
ving place, and contained, in Jan. 1848, 5,000 inhabitants. There
are here six churches of different denominations, various manu-
factories, the mechanical establishments usually found in places
of this description, and at least 25 large and well-conducted
stores, besides numerous smaller ones. This place owes its origin
and progress to the Delaware and Hudson Canal, at the termi-
nation and junction of which with the Lackawana Railroad, it
is situated.
Carbondnle, Penn., at the west end of the Lackawana Rail-
road, 15 miles from Honesdale, is now, though it has sprung into
existence entirely within a few years, a populous place, owing to
its situation in the great anthracite coal region. Its products are
transported by inclined planes and railroad over the Moosic Moun-
tain to Honesdale, and thence by canal to New York. Stages
leave Carbondale for Wilkosbarre, and other places in its vicinity.
Owego, N. Y., is advantageously situated for trade, on the
Susquehanna river. It is a beautiful place, and is fast growing
iu importauco. A railroad, 29 miles in length, extends to Ithaca,
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and Erie Railroad.
Ithaca is beauLifully situated a mile and a half above the head
of Cayuga Lake, being surrounded on three sides by hills, which
rise by a gentle ascent, in the form of an aiiiphitlieatre, to the
height of r)00 feet. A ])ortion of the village is built on the hills,
from which commanding situation a splendid view of tiie lake
and the adjacent country is obtained. The population is about
6,000. Its location for trade has been very fortunate. By the
Ithaca and Owegn R.iHroadf '2d miles in length, it communicates
with Owego on the .Susquehanna river, and by the lake and the
Seneca and Erie canals with New York and liulf ilo ; and in
1l>4[), it will connect with the Erie Railroad, forming the most
direct route between Itiiaca and New York city. Its trade with
Pemisylvania is considerable, receiving iron and coal in exchange
for plaster, salt, lime, flour, 6cc.
Elmira is situated at the confluence of Newton creek with the
Chemung river, having a very favorable jwsition for trade. By
the Cliemung and Susquehanna rivers, it conununicates with the
interior of Pennsylvania, and by the Chemung Canal and the
Seneca Lake and Canal, it has access to the Erie Canal. By the
Williamsport and Elmira Railroad, it will receive from Pennsylva-
nia bituminous coal and iron, for which important articles it must
become the great depot ; and by the completion of the New
York and Erie Railroad, it will obtain a ready communication
with the Hudson river and Lake Erie.
Corning is a pleasant and enterprising village of about 2,000
inhabitants, and being at the head of navigation on the Chemung
river, it must become a place of some importance. In addition
to the coal business, carried over the Blossburg and Corning Rail-
road, from the mines in Pennsylvania, it is the depot for vast,
quantities of lumber, Drought there from the country above for
Bale and shipment. The great New York and Erie Railroad
will pass throujrh this place on its route to the lake.
Blossburg, Penn., is situated on the Tioga river, at the head
of the Blossburg and Corning Railroad, connecting the bitumin-
ous coal and iron mines of Tioga county with the Chenmng river
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and canal of New York. This will, no doubt, become a point of
some importance, when all the natural resources in its vicinity
shall be properly developed.
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PASSAGE UP THE HUDSON.
(See Map No. 18.)
On leaving the city of New York, in any one of the many
steamboats that ply upon the waters of the Hudson, — not inaptly
termed " floating palaces," from the expensiveness and splendor
of their construction, the gorgeousness and profusion of their dec-
orations, and the many appliances with which they are provided
to charm the senses and dit-sipate the ennui of travel, — tiie trav-
eller is at once introduced to a scene of great beauty, and which
forms a fitting prelude to the enchanting views that await his
progress up the river. Behind him, a short distance, lies the
Battery, the ornament of New York, and the pride of its citi-
zens ; and a little farther on, his attention is arrested by Govern-
or's Island and its fortifications. Casting his view down the Bay,
he has a glimpse of the " Narrows," and of the shores of Long
and Staten islands ; which, in the distance, seem almost to meet
— apparently separated by only a thread of water ; while on the
west ^ide of the bay his eye is attracted by Bedlow's and Ellis's
islands, whose batteries can hardly bo said to frown, amid the wa-
ters and the verdure that flash and smile around them. These,
with many other but lesser objects that enhance the beauty and
interest of the view, place this scene among such as are, " like
angel visits, few and far between."
Opposite New York is Jersey City, where commence the Phil-
adelphia and the Paterson railroads. This is also the starting-
point of the Morris Canal, which unites the Hudson with the
Delaware river. One mile n. is Hobokcn, a popular place of re-
sort for the citizens of New York. The walks, which are shaded
by trees, extend for about two miles along the bank of the river,
terminating with the Elysian Fields. Four miles above the city,
on this side of the river, is Weehawken. Under a ledge of rocks
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duel with Aaron Burr, July 11, 1804. Formerly there was here
a marble monument erected to his memory, but it is now re-
moved.
The Palisades are a remarkable range of precipices of trap-
rock, extending up the river on the west side 20 miles toTaj)pan,
and forming a singular and in many places an impassable boun-
dary. They rise to the height of 500 feet.
BnWs Ferry, six miles from New York, is a place of considc:-
able resort during the sunnner season. It is connected with New
Vork by a Icrry. Fare 12^ cents.
On tbo opposite shore, five miles from the City Hall, is Bloom-
iugdale, a suburb of New York. From tbc river is seen the
Orpban Asylum, with its green lawn extending to the water's
edge.
Fort Lee, on the w. side of the river, 10 miles above the city,
is situated on the brow of the Palisades. The fort — the site of
wbich is about 300 feet above the water — was the scene of im-
portant military operations during tlie Revolutionary war. A
large body of American militia stationed here, in attempting to
'etreat, were overpowered ' y a vastly superior force, consisting
chiefly of Hessians, when they were either slain or consigned to
the prison-ship — a fate more terrific tban death itself. A ferry
connects it with New York. Fare 12^ cents.
Fort Washington is nearly opposite. Here, during the Revo-
lution, the American arms sustained a defeat, and 2,G00 men
surrendered themselves prisoners of war.
Spuyten Day eel Creek, 13 miles above New York, flows into
the Hudson : this creek, with the Harlem river, of which it is a
part, forms Manhattan Island, on which the city is built.
Phillipsburg, or Yonkers, 17 miles above New York, at the
mouth of a small creek called the Saw-Mill Creek, is a thriving
village, much resorted to in warm weather. Fare by steamboat
from New York, 25 cents.
Hastings, three miles n. of Yonkers, is a neat little village
containing some fine country-seats.
Dobbs" Ferry, 22 miles n. of the city, was a noted place du-
ring the Revolutionary war.
Piermontf on the west bank of the Hudson, is the starting-
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point of the New York and E.io Rjiilroud. A pior extends from
the sliore a mile in length. A bteainboat ])lies daily between this
place and New York, and connects with the railroad. Three
and a half miles w., lies the village of Tiippnu, celebrated as
having been the head-quarters of Washington during the Revolu-
tion, and the place where Major Andre was executed, in Octo-
ber, 1780. Here commences the expansion of the river known
as Tappan Bay, extending a distance of 10 miles, with an aver-
age breadth of two and a half miles.
Four miles n. of Duhhs' Ferry is the beautiful residence of
Washington Irving. This villa is built on the margin of the river,
with a neat lawn and embellislud grounds surrounding it. It is
built in the old Dutch style, and may be distinctly seen from the
steamboat, in going up or down the river.
Tarrylown, 27 miles above New York, is beautifully situated
on Tappan Bay. Here Major Andre was stopped, (on his
way to the British lines,) returning from his visit to General
Arnold.
Nyack, on the w. side of the river, 28 miles above New York,
was formerly important for its quarries of red sandstone ; but the
Quincy and other granites have supi)lanted it in public favor. A
steamboat plies daily between this place and New York.
Sing Sing is on the e. shore of the Hudson, 33 miles above
New York. It is situated partly on elevated ground, and com-
mands a fine view of the river and the surrounding country.
This place contains the State Prison, occupying 130 acres of
ground, which can be distinctly traced from the boat, as it pro-
ceeds up or down the river. It is noted ioi its marble quarries,
which are extensively worked by the state convicts, who have
erected two large prisons, workshops, o6c., from the stone quar-
ried here. The Croton river, after running s. w. for about 40
miles, enters the Hudson two miles above Sing Sing, and during
the spring of the year pours a considerable volume of water into
that river. Its source is derived from ponds of pure water in a
granite region of country. A portion of this river is diverted from
its course to supply the citizens of the metropolis with pure 'va-
ter. The rapid freshets of the Croton have brought down such
an amount of earth and stones as to form Tellers or Croton Point,
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an isthran «'iat extends about a mile from the eastern shore, sep-
arating the Tappan from Ilavcrstraw Bay.
On the opposite side of the river is Verdritegc's Hook, a bold
headland rising majestically from the water ; above which the
river again expands to the average width of two miles, extending
six, and is known as the Ilaverstraw Bay. On the Verdritege
mountain there is a crystal lake, about four miles in circumfer-
ence, which forms the source of the Hackensack river, and
which, although not more than a mile from the Hudson, is ele-
vated 250 feet above it. This is the Rockland Lake, from which
New York is supplied with ico of the purest quality. The ice,
cut into large square blocks, is slid down to the level of the river,
aiid, when the river breaks up, is transported to the city.
Haverstraw, or Wancn, is on the w. side of the river, 36 miles
from the city, with which there is daily communication by steam-
boat. Verplanck's Point, on the e. side of the river, and Stony
Point on the opposite side, are memorable from their connection
with events of the Revolutionary war.
Caldwell's Landing, on the w. side of the river, 44 miles
from New York, is at the base of the Dunderburg or Thunder
mountain. From this elevated position, which is 300 feet above
the river, the visiter has a view that extends over Westchester
county to Long Island Sound, down the river and bays to the
vicinity of the city, and across the rivor to Peekskill and the
mountain summits around West Point. Caldwell is usually a
place of landing for the Albany boats on their way up the river.
Just before reaching this place, the traveller who has never be-
fore ascended the river, is scarcely able to conjecture, as he looks
around, and sees all further ingress apparently cut off, which
course the boat will pursue, — whether through the deep opening
to the right, or the one in front, leading through the mountaiutj.
During this brief suspense, and while contemplating the stupen-
dous elevation close at hand, which the steamer almost grazes in
its rapid course, the boat is suddenly directed to the left, around
the acute angle that opens into the Horse Race, a short reach of
the river between the mountains on the s., and St. Anthony's
Point on the n.
Peekskill, on the opposite side of the river, is a village of some
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importanco. A riiilroiid huH hooii proposed to connect this place
with N»'W Ilixvru, Conn.
77/c Uijrhlamls. — Tlifso may ho considcn-d flio most reniarka-
blo ft'ttturo in the Hudson riv»'r ncencrv- 'I'li^'y liro IG miles in
width, and extend in a n. v.. antl s. w. direction, ahont 2'* miles.
The hifrlK'st elevation is l,(jfS() feet. The course of the boat now
is tliron<rh the " llorso Race," a term derived from the rapidity
of the current, caused by an abrupt anijle in the bed of the river,
which is contracted to a narrow space l)y its passajro throufjh the
mountain-pass.
Aiit/iuni/s None on the rifjlit or east shore, is a mass of rocks
rising 1, 128 feet above the level oflhe river, which runs deeply at
lis ()ase. Two miles above tho last-named place, is the Suirar-
Loaf Mf)Uiitain, which rears its sunnnit to the height of 8G0 feet.
Tho Buttermilk. Falln, 49 miles above tho city, nearly oppo-
site the Sugar-Loaf Mountain, present a fine appearance, espe-
cially when the stream is swollen by heavy rains. They descend
for more than 100 feet in two successive cascades, spreading out
in sheets of milk-white foam ; a fine view of them is obtained
from the boat whilst passing.
Wkst Point. — Tho traveller has now arrived at this romantic
and interesting spot, 52 miles above JNevv York, and 93 miles
from Albany. It was one of the most important fortresses during
the Revolutionary war ; and is now tho seat of the national
Military School, organized in 1802, under the direction of Gen.
Williams. The clift' selected for the site of the fortress rests
against a lofty ridge broken into small eminences that form a
species of amphitheatre, washed below by the river. It rises in
terraces, the first of which is very narrow and jiearly level with
the river ; the second is approachable by a steep ascent of 80 or
90 feet, and the third, rising 188 feet above tho level of the wa-
ter, spreads into a plain of more than a mile In circumferenee, on
which tho principal works were constructed, the chief of which
was Fort Clinton. Upon the eminences were several redoubts
which commanded Fort Clinton, of which Fort Putnam was the
most important. This fort is elevated 598 feet above tho river.
As tho boat proceeds on her course the outworks and buildings
attached to the Military School are plainly discernible. During
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hiring
tlio Uovolutiorwiry war this post was emphatically the key of the
country, as it commandod the river, wliich admitted vessels of
heavy burden as fnr as Hudson, and prevented tlxi British from
holdiii}; communication with (Minada. For this reason the Brit-
isli ronunanders were very anxious to ohtain it, and its surrender
was to have been the first iVuit of Arnold's treason ; but in this he
was disappointed by the arrest of Maj. Andre. — Tlw^ boat stops at
t!ic liindinj^ at West Point to dischar;:;e and receive passenjjers,
allowing the traveller barely time enouj^di to catch a prliiiipse of the
hnaiities of this locality. There is a hotel at the brow of tho hill
which is approaciied by a good carriage-road from the steamboat
hinding : tho pedestrian may mount by another path, though not
without some difficulty. The view from the observatory at the
top of tho hotel is peculiarly fine in all its parts, but especially on
the north, — looking down upon the Hudson and towards New-
burg, and the remote chain of the Shawangunk Mountains, seen
in the dim distance towards the northwest. The hotel is built of
stone, and is surrounded by extensive piazzas for promenade, com-
manding in front a full view of the plain and buildings, ajkd
ill the rear a delightful prospect of the river and Highlands. I)u-
riug tho months of July and August, tho cadets are encamped on
the plain, when it is highly interesting to witness tho dsills and
parades of these embryo chieftains. Near the n. e. extremity of
the grounds, at the projecting point forming tho abrupt bend of
the river, is a monument of white marble, consistiii;^ of a base
and a short column, on the former of which is th,^ simple inscrip-
tion, *« Kosciusko. — Erected by the corps of C'a4cts, 1628." It
cost !$5,000. Another monument on a hillock ut tho n. w. cprner
of tho plain, is an obelisk, 20 feet high, erected by Major-general
Brown to Colonel E. D Wood, a pupil of ths institution, who fell
leading a charge at the sortie from Fbrt Erie, on the 17th of
Sept. 1814. On the river bank at the s. e. extremity of the
parade-ground, upon a lower level, is KosciusKo;'s garden, whither
the Polish chieftain was accustomed to retire for study or reflec-
tion. Near this garden is a clear boiling sjji:ing, enclosed in a
marble reservoir, with durable and. ornamental steps leading down
from the plain above, with an ar^-.a^gem^ut. qS benches on. a pro-
jection of the rock for visiters.
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Thf ro is hIiowii at West Point part of tlie very nhniu ns^^d to
ol>«lriK;t \\\o paHsiinro of tlio rivor by the American troops in tlio
Hcvolution DMrinjT the sunnncr evoningn frpquont cotillion jiar.
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As the boat takes a sliarp turn around the low, rocky projec-
tion ol" the river, it unfolds to the eye one of tlio loveliest viows
in the world : — the lake-like expansion of the river, with the
steep front of the lofty mountain that here faces it, called tht*
Crow's Nrst, risingr to the heijrht of 1,428 feet, with a depression
on the top for the nest, giving a fancied resemblance to the name
it bears. ' *
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ing down the river, with West Point and Fort Putnam in the
distance.] The general view of the mountains, and entire pano-
rama of the lesser hills and rocky eminences or projections, com-
plete the framing of this magnificent picture. A mile above West
Point, on the opposite side of the river, is the West Point Iron
Foundry, the largest establishment of its kind in the country: it
is situated on a stream that flows down from the hills iu the vi*
cinity, and which affords considerable water-power.
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Colli Spriiii^, ulittlr liiyhrr iijxm tlw"! sumo slioro, is liaiidsonu'-
Iv situated in a rove hclut't'ii Cinnstifiilinii Island ami Itiill Hill,
with a {jood laiidmj^-pliict', and contains l,"JUi> inlialiitaiits. Hull
lliH, 1,5S«] feet, llnuikii'irk II. 11, U''', 'hhI //' '"" /^'//» I .'W')
I'fi hijrli, arc .sitnulcd iniint'diatrly al)ov«i ( '<»ld Spiiiiir. Iliitlcr
Hill is the last of tlic lliirliland r.inixe on the w. .sjiori', and is
1..V2I) f(M't Injrii. 'I'liis lorins a more ini|irissivo siirlit to tlic Iimv-
t'litT than th«' others, Irum its iiinn* nsr loppliu",' masses of crajxi^N
rocks and sweep of precipice, espet-ially towards lh»' sonth. In
trottint; clear of the lIiLjhlnnds we puss i\>/«y;<'/'.v Isl nid, a mass
ol' rock K. of the channel, havinij the appearance ol the top of a
siiidcen inotnjtain. — ('oihiriilL near tlie northern hase of Hiitiei
III!!, two miles south of Newhiir;;, is the conirnt'ncenient of the
exi»ansion of the Hudson called Nrirhurir liny, one nrin wide
uatl live lon<^. — Ncui \Vi:iii-i:)r, on the w. hank, .')!) miles ubovo
New York, is noted as the hlrthplace of iJo Wift Clinton.
^Ve now approach Aru'lmi'^ on the left, with homio t),0()0 or
7,0UU inhabitants, and which, from its elevated situation on a
steep acclivity, is presented full to the view of the pas>in<r trav-
eller. It is one of the jirineipal landiuij-places, and is connected
with the opposite side of the river at Fis/dill. (a thrivini,' place
of some 1,000 inhahitants) by a ferry. A railroad is beinLf con-
structed from Newburg to (joshen, to connect at that j)oint with
the Erie Kailroad.
Low Point, three miles above Fishkill Landinr:^, is a t.mull set-
tlement on the river.
New Hambiirfr, the next place abjvo, (near Wappiu^er'^
Creek, an important mill-stream,) is another steamboat landing
— Ifampfon, nearly oi)j)osite, is connected with Newburg by a
ferry. A little n is the village of MiirUnni)\
Barnegat, two miles above New Hamburg, is remarkabie t.i
its many lime-kilns.
PoL'(;nKEEj*siE, one of the handsomest places in the state, was
founded by the Dutch in 17.35. It is 74 miles from the city of
New York, 71 from Albany, 14 from Newburg, 18 from Kings-
Jon, and 42 from Hudson. It is a place of considerable trade,
being surrounded by one of the richest agricultural districts in the
country. Steamboats and t-ailing vessels are owned heie. Pough-
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keepsie contains several well-kept hotels. The Collegiate School
is situated on College Hill, ahout half a mile n. e. of the village.
Its location is one of unrivalled heauly, commanding an exten-
Hivo prospect of the river and surrounding country. — New Paltz
Laudinif is on the ojjposite side of the river, the village lying a
short distance hack. — Ilijdc Park, 80 miles from New York, and
G5 from Albany, is situated on the k. bank of the river. The
co\intry-scats hero are very beautiful.
Ronilout, at the mou'Ji of the Wallkill river, is a place of con-
siderable trade, it beiu;; within two miles of Eddyville, the ter-
mination of the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Lackawana coal
is brou;,^ht from the mines in Pennsylvania to Rondout, where a
number of vessels arc employt'd in conveying it to other parts. —
One mile further north is Kingston Landing, where stages are
always ready to convey passengers to Kingston, three miles in-
land. — On the opposite side of the river is R/tincbeck Landing.
originally settled by the Dutch, the descendants of whom still
retain the habits, language, and frugality of their forefathers. —
Lower Red Hook is seven miles north ; and three miles still fur-
ther up is Upper Red Hook Landing. This place is connected
by a steam-ferry with the opposite side of the river, at Sau<rer-
ties, an important manufacturing village, with a never-fading
water-power, derived from the southern slope of the lofty Cats-
kill. — Bristol is two miles above Saiigerties.
The village of C'atskill, 111 miles from New York, and .34
from Albany, is seated on both sides of Catskill Creek, near its
junction with the Hudson. Coachrs, so arranged as to be at the
steamboat landing on the arrival and departure of the boats, run
regularly to and from the mountain for the conveyance of j>as-
sengers, and also to enable those who are so inclined to visit the
ditierent falls in the vicinity. The time required for ascending
to the Mountain House, a distance of \2 miles, is usually four
hours, and the price cue dollar — half the time being sufficient to
return. The journey up tlie mountain, though a safe one, is
rather trying to timid persons ; the road for two-thirds of the dis-
tance from the landing being very uneven, and the remaining
distance a steep ascent in a zigzag direction to the top. The
Catskill Mountain House is 12 miles from Catskill landing, upon
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the summit of one of tlie principal mountains, known as " Table
Rock," ut an elevation of :2,r)U0 feet above tbe Hudson. This
hotel, erected by the citizen' jf Catskill at a cost of |§2"-2,00(), is
140 feet long, and four stories high, with a piazza extending
arrosB the front, sni)poited by a coloiniade. It is placed at a
convenient distance back from the verge of the precij)ice, in order
to allow carriages to drive up in front to set down and receive
passengers. A few feet from the building the rock terminates in
a feartul precij)ice, from the brow of which the inexperienced be-
hulder starts back in uncoutroihd»!e alarm. " In the rear, peaks
upon peaks rise in every direction, and tar away in t!ie distance,
all covered with luxuriant foliage. No description can do justice
to the almost illimituble i)rospect in front. Standing upon the
piazza or the rock, you seem to have left the earth and to bo ga-
zing from some ethereal height down upon the world and its con-
cerns. You see nothing above or around you — all is below :
even the clouds wheel and roll in fleecy grandeur at your feet.
I'orests, meadows, harvest-fields, plains, njountains, rivers, lakes,
cottages, villages, and cities, are in every direction. A deep re-
pose seems to have settled upon '^
the world. No sound reaches ,d
you, except, perhaps, the rattle |^
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The Catskill Falls, of which
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one mile in length and 2,000
feet above the Hudson.
The water over the first pre-
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leet, and within a short distance
takes another plunge of about
7o feet, and then follows the dark windings of the ravine to
the valley of the Catskill. Following the circuitous path that
leads down a distance of 90 feet, and then passing under the
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rock behind the waterfall, tlie visiter will enjoy many fine scenes.*
The pure air inhaled at the Mountain House is very invigorating,
and its exhilarating qualities have restored to health persons who
hud in vain tried almost every other means. Stages leave Cuts-
kill daily for Oswego, IlhacayUjid other places.
On passing C-atskill the boat shapes its course towards the city
of lluL'SON, which is IIG miles above New York, and 29 from
Aibiiny. The ciiy is built i>rinc:pally on the summit of a liill, G'J
feet above the river, commanding a fine prospect. At the land-
ini; are several Vv'arehou.srs, wliich, with steamboats and suijiiv
ves-sels, are evidence of t!ie copitul and enterprise exl.stir.g here
ropulution 10,OJO. Here d.vergrs the Hudson and IJerk.-hire
Uui!road, connecting with the IIou;>atcnic at the Massachusetts
t-latc line, and terminating at Bridgeport, on Ijong Island Sound.
Travellers intending to visit the Shaker Village at New L''ha-
tion, about 3G miles distant, will land at Hudson, and take the
railroad cars to within seven miles of the Springs, wliich are much
r.'rforted to in warm wcat'.ier. (See routes to Lebanon Springs.)
The New York and Albany boats land and receive passengers
several times daily. Four Mile Point, on which is a lighthouse,
is 129 miles above New York. Here is the head of ship naviga-
tion on this river.
Coxsackie Landing, on tliC w. side of the river, has about
1,500 inhabitants; the village is one milo w. of the landing.
Nutter Ilook, directly opposite, is a bustling little place, with
some shipping.
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ever the case in the suuniier monllis, vvlien tlie supply of water is sinail.
Oociisionall)', however, but two are to be seen. This occurs only in tl;(.'
tall or early spring, in whicli, from excessive rains or from freshet,-:, the
volume of the lakes is greatly increuscd, ulun the aecunnihited vvalei.«
rush with such impetuosity, that instead of plunging at the first fall, :l.^
represented in tiie engraving, they are carried beyond it, to the second -
thus making two falls. Visiters seldon\ see the falls in this state, since,
as a matter of course, they seek such haunts in the sunnncr months,
when there is a diminished supply of water. At such times the water
Is preserved with great care, in order to inerease the body of the fall oa
the arrival of strangers ; and a small fee is demanded as a conipensatioE
for the labor tUuij expended for their graliticalion.
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Stuyvesanti a little further on, is a flourishing place that sends
largo quantities of produce to the New York market.
Kinderhook Landing is 127 miles above New York. Tho
village of Kinderhook, situated about five miles e. of the river, is
the birthplace of Martin Van Buren, Ex-President of tho United
States. His present residence is two miles s. of tho village.
New Baltimore, 130 miles above New York, is a village of
about 500 inhabitants. Coeymnns, on the w. side of the river, is
three miles higher up. Schodac Landing is directly opposite.
Castleton is three miles above tho latter place. Here a bar
injurious to navigation, is forming in the channel The Over-
slaugh, within three miles of the city of Albany, has heretofore
formed tiie principal obstruction to the free navigation of the
river. The general government has spent considerable sums of
money in deepening the channel ; still, the evil has not been en-
tirely overcome, the place fiiling up again as often as cleaned
out.
Greenhush, nearly opposite Albany, is the terminus of the Bos-
ton and Albany Railroad, and als^o of the railroad from Troy. It
is connected with Albany by a ferry.
ALBANY.
Tiie capital of the state is situated on the w. bank of Hudson
river, 145 miles above the city of New York, 3iJ5 by railroad from
BulFalo, 200 from Boston, 3bO from Washington, and 250 from
Montreal, Cauiida. Population, about 45,000. This city was
founded in IG12, by people from Holland, and, next to James-
town in Virginia, was the earliest European settlement within
tlio thirteen original states. On the capture of New York by the
English in lOCi, this place received its present name, in honor of
James, Duke of York and Albany, afterwards James tho Second.
The city has a commanding situation, and when viewed from
the water appears to great advantage.
The position of Albany, near the head of tide navigation, on
the direct line of communication from tho e. and tho s. with the
St. Lawrence river, with Saratoga Springs, and with tho lake
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country, necessarily makes it a great thorouglifare. The com-
pletion of the Erie and Champlain canals gave this city great
commercial imi)ortance, making it the entrepot for a large oro-
portion of the products of the state destined to the New York
markets. To accommodate this trade, a noble basin is con-
structed, upon the river, in which all the boats of the northern and
western canals are received. It consists of part of the river in-
cluded between the shore and a pier 80 feet wide and 4,300 feet
long. The pier is a stupendous work, containing several acres,
on which spacious stores have been erected, where immense
quantities of lumber and other articles of trade are deposited. It
is connected with the city by drawbridges.
Of the public buildings in Albany, the Capitol ranks among
the first. Within it are the legislative halls, the rooms of the su-
preme and chancery courts, the state library, &c. It stands at
the head of State-st., 130 feet above the river, and is 11.5 feet
long, 9G broad, and 50 high, of two stories, upon a basement of
10 feet elevation. On the e. side is a portico of the Ionic order,
with columns three feet eight inches in diamote- and 33 feet
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high. It is built of Nyack freestone, and cost about ^125,000.
The legislative halls and court-rooms contain portraits of emi-
meut men. The building is surrounded by a public square en-
closed with an iron railing. From the observatory at the top,
which is accessible to visiters, a fine view of the surroundingcountry
is obtained. — The Albany Academy, a part of which is occupied
by the Albany Lyceum, is built of the same stone as the state-
house, and fronts on the square n. of the capitol. It cost ^100,000.
— The City Hall, fronting the capitol square, at the foot of
VVashington-st., is constructed of white marble hewn out by the
convicts at Sing Sing, and appropriated to the city authorities.
Its gilded dome is very conspicuous, especially when viewed from
a distance. — The Exchange, at the foot of State-st., is a commo-
dious building of granite, constructed a few years since. The
Post-OJfice is in this building. It has also an extensive reading-
room, su])plied with papers and periodicals, both American and
foreign ; strangers are admitted gratis. — The old statehouse is
now converted into a Museum, for the reception of the geological
cabinet formed under the direction of the state geological sur-
veyors. — The Albany Female Academy, a fine building in North
Fearl-st. This school enjoys a high reputation. — Stanwix Hall,
built of Quincy granite, is surmounted by a large dome. — The re-
ligious institutions of Albany are numerous. The principal hotels
are the American, City, Clinton, Columbian, Congress Hall,
Delanan House, (Temperance,) Eastern R. R. Hotel, Franklin
House, Mansion House, Stanwix Hall, United States Hotel,
and Washington Hall.
Routes from Albaisv. — During the season of navigation, nu-
merous steamboats ply on the Hudson between Albany and New
York, and also the principal places on the river. There are both
morning and evening boats. The icinter route from Albany to
New York is over the Albany and West Stockbridge and Hou-
satonic railroads to Bridgeport ; thence by steamer to New York
From Albany to Boston. — Cross the ferry to Greenbush ; there
take the cars for Boston via Springfield and Worcester. (See
route from Boston to Albany.)
From Albany to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and from Al-
bany to Montreal and Quebec, Saratoga Springs, &c., (see lu-
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dex.) Stages run to all the principal places in the vicinity of
Albany.
KOUTES FROM AlBANY AND TrOY TO BaLLSTO.N SpA AND SARA-
TOGA Springs, (see Map No. 19.) — Those fashionable resorts are
easily reached by the cars both from Albany and Troy. From
Albany f by the Albany and Schenectady Railroad, 16 miles ;
thence by the Saratoga and Schenectady Railroad to Ballston
Spa, 14 miies ; thence to Saratoga Springs, 7 miles : total 37
miles. Fare $1.02. From Troy, the traveller has his choice of
two routes, — either by way of the Troy and Schenectady Rail-
road, 20 miles, and thence as by the former route : total 41 riiles •
Fare ,^1.62; — or, by the Rensselaer and Saratoga Rai road,
via Mechanicsville, terminating at Ballston Spa, 24 mile.', there
connecting with the railroad to Saratoga Springs: total 32 miles.
Fare {$1 50. (See Index for these routes resj)jctively.)
TROY AND GREENBUSH RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 19.)
This road is six miles in length, and was opened for public
travel in 1845. The cost of construction up to Jan. 1, 1848, was
$276,276, and the total income during the year was $63,828.
The travel over this road is constantly increasing, and its stock
is amon • the best in the country. It is united at Greenbush with
the Western Railroad to Boston, and also with the Ilousatonic
at the state line, terminating on Long Island Sound. At Troy
it is connected with the Troy and Schenectady, and the Rens-
selaer and Saratoga railroads ; the former uniting with the chain
of railroads to Buffalo, and the latter with routes to Lake Cham-
plain.
This road, and the Schenectady and Troy, and the Rens-
selaer and Saratoga roads, all pass through the main street of
Troy, and take up passengers at the door of each of the principal
hotels, the Mansion House, Troy House, &lc.
Troy is situated at the head of tidewater on the Hudsi>;., on
the E. bank of the river, six miles above Albany. It is a port of
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its city charter in 1816. Troy is celebrated for its beauty and
healthiness ; most of its streets are wide, laid out at right aufjles,
and planted with trees. Mount Ida, directly in the rear of the
s. part of the city, and Mount Olympus in the n., are distin-
jjuished eminences, affording fine views of the country. The
city is abundantly supplied with water, by subterranean pipes of
iron, from a basin in the noijrhboring town of Laui^ingbiirg, 72
feet above the plain of the city. It has numerous hotels, several
of which are well kc{)t ; the principal are, the American Hotel,
Manftinn House, Troy Hmise, National Temperance House,
Northern Hotel, Washinirton Hall, and the York Hotel. The
cnrs leave Troy and Groenbush every hour during the day and
evening. Fare 12^ cents. Steamboats and stages also run be-
tween Albany and Troy. Fare 12^ — by stage 2.'5 cents.
West Troy, a suburb of Troy, on the opposite side of the river,
is a rapidly growing place. The inhabitants are employed prin-
cipally in manufactures. A fine macadamized road leads from
West Troy to Albany, a distance of six miles.
At Gibhonsville is a United States Arsenal, where is kept a
large and constant supply of small-arms, and the various muni-
tions of war. This is one of the most important of the national
depots, and is worthy the attention of the traveller.
THE RENSSELAER AND SARATOGA RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 19.)
This road extends from Troy to kSaftoga Springs, 32 miles.
It was opened in 1835, and the cost of construction to Jan. 1,
1848, was $475,801. It leaves Troy for Mechanicsville and
the Springs, from the vicinity of some of the principal hotels,
and crosses Hudson river to Green Island by a bridge about
1,600 feet long and 35 wide, resting on piers of solid stone ; and
thence taking a direction north to Waterford, five miles, it crosses
several branches of the Mohawk on substantial bridges resting on
stone abutments.
Waterford, 157 miles from New York, and 12 above Albany,
is situated at the junction of the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, on
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the Champlain Canal, and on the railroad above described. This
is the extreme head of Kloop navigation. Waterford is connected
v/ith Lansingburg, on the e. side of the river, by a bridge.
Cohoes Falls, on the Mohawk river, about 2^ miles w. of Wa-
terford, near the village of Cohoes, and in view of the Erie Canal,
is much resorted to by visiters from all parts. The falls have a
perpendicular descent of 75 feet. The banks of the river vary in
height from 50 to 150 feet, and present grand and romantic
scenery. A short distance below the falls the river is crossed by
a bridge about 800 feet in length.
From Waterford, the railroad passes for eight miles along the
w. side of the Hudson river to Mechanicsvillc, a small but thri-
ving village: it then crosses the canal, and in about four miles
passes Round Lake, on its way to Ballston Spa. Here it con-
nects with the routes from Schenectady, and the cars, after a
short detention to land and receive passengers, pass on to Sara-
toga Springs.
THE SARATOGA AND SCHENECTADY RAILROAD.
(See Map No. 19.)
This road, constructed in 1832, at a cost of $.300,000, com-
mences at Schenectady, near the Erie Canal, where it connects
with the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad from Albany, the Troy
and Schenectady Railroad from Troy, and the railroad to Utica
and the West. It crosses the city to the bridge, which it traverses
without interruption to the ordinary travel ; thence nms across
the Mohawk Flats, for about three-fourths of a mile ; then takes
a northeasterly course, in full view of the river, for about four
miles ; then a northerly course, along the banks of Ballston
Lake, and enters the village of Ballston Spa. Leaving Ballston,
it crosses a creek, by a substantial bridge, and is thence contin-
ued to Saratoga. The scenery along the whole line is beautiful,
and the country remarkably level ; the greatest inclination on the
line of the road being 16 feet to the mile.
Ballston Spa, situated on Kayaderosseros creek, a small
stream which flows through the village, 25 miles from Troy, and
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32 from Albany. Its mineral waters, which were discovered in
1769, are celebrated for their medicinal qualities, althouj^h not
so popular as formerly, those of Saratoga being generally prefer
red. The Sans Souni Hotel, a handsome building situated near
the centre of the village, is IGO feet long, w-ilh wings extending
back 153 feet, and is surrounded by beautiful pleasure-grounds.
It is a well-kept house, capable of accommodating 150 visiters,
and is a place of fashionable resort. Lang Lake, five miles
south of the Springs, afTords fine sport for the angler.
Saratoga Springs, 184 miles n. of New York, 39 from Alba-
ny, and 32 from Troy, is the most popular watering-place in the
United States, and one of the most celebrated in the world. It
is a great resort for people from all parts of the Union, and also
from Europe. During the summer months, particularly July and
August, the hotels and other places of accommodation are much
thronged, the number of visiters being very great, 2,000 having
arrived here in a week. The waters are useful in many diseases,
and have an almost mag- . effect upon the system relaxed or ex-
hausted by disease or sedentary habits. After drinking the waters
for a short time, which is usually done before breakfast, the ap-
petite improves, and the entire system feels their invigorating
etTects.
Here are a number of splendid hotels and boarding-houses,
some of which are on a scale of great magnificence. The United
States Hotel, situated in the vicinity of the depot, and within a
short distance of the chief mineral springs, is built of brick, is four
stories high, with n. and s. wings, and can accommodate between
300 and 400 persons. Congress Hall, near the Congress Spring,
is a popular establishment. It has a spacious piazza in front, en-
twined with evergreens, and in the rear a beautiful grove and a
garden. Union Hall, near Congress Hall, the American, and
several other houses, furnish excellent accommodations.
Congress Spring, the most celebrated, was discovered in 1792,
by a member of Congress named Gillman, issuing from an aper-
ture in the side of the rock that formed the border of a little brook,
which rises from the earth 50 rods to the west. For several years
it could be collected only in limited quantities, as it came in a small
stream from the rock. The supply not being sufficient to satisfy
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the wants of visiters, attempts were made to lemove tlio obstrue-
tious which prevented a larger supply. In excavating for its
t^ourco the spring disappeared, and was supposed to bo forever
lost ; but in a short time after gas was observed rising through the
water of the brook, near the old fountain, which inspired the hope
of again recovering it by turning the stream from its course ; and,
^y *^'ffff'"S eight feet through marl and gravel, the fountain was
again discovered, over which was placed a tube of plank 10
inches square, rising to the surface, from whence flows an abun-
dant supply of the finest mineral water. In the spring of 1842,
this fountain, after being thoroughly cleansefJ, was renovated by
putting down a new tube, extending to the rock from which the
water issued, which restored it to its original strength. The fol-
lowing is an analysis of the water of this spring, made by Dr.
Chilton, of New York, May 1, 1843. One gallon, of 2.*31 cubic
inches, contained chloride of sodium, .3()'i.829 grains ; carbonutt
of soda, 7.200 ; carbonate of lime, 8G.143 ; carbonate of magne-
sia, 78.621 ; carbonate of iron, .841 ; sulphate of soda, .651 ;
iodide of sodium and bromide of potassium, 5.920; silica, .472;
alumina, .321 : total, 543.998 grains. Carbonic acid, 284.G5 ;
atmospheric air, 5.41 : making 290.06 inches of gaseous con-
tents.
Within the last year or two, a new spring of many medicinal
virtues was discovered, and has been named the " Empire," in
honor of the state. It is nearly half a mile distant from the cele-
brated " Congress" Spring. The following is the analysis, pre-
pared by Dr. Emons, one of the state geologists. Chloride of
sodium, 269.696 ; bicarbonate of soda, 30.848 ; bicarbonate of
lime, 141.824; bicarbonate of magnesia, 41.984; hydriodate of
soda, 12.000.
The other springs are numerous, many of which have the
same properties. Columbian Spring is a short distance s. w.
from the Congress ; Washington, 50 rods from the Columbian ;
Hamilton, the second discovered, lies directly in the rear of Con-
gress Hall ; Flat Rock Spring lies 100 rods n. e. from the Ham-
ilton, and High Rock, 100 rods further n.
Persons visiting the Springs, either at Saratoga or at Ballston
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Springs or Ballston Spa ; otlierwiso they may have diflicuti/
in obtaining them.
Sarnlnga Lake, a beautifnl sheet of water, hes six miles si
from Saratoga, and the same distance from Ballston pa. It is
nine miles long and three wide, and is much resorted to by com-
piiny at the watering-places, foY fisfiinff, fowlijig, and boatin<r.
The shore of this lake is accessible in a few j>laces only, on ac-
count of tlie marshes which border it. The country around the
lake rises gradually into elevated ridges, forming a vast amphi-
theatro of picturesque landscape embellished by cultivation. On
Ihe eastern shore, three miles from the s. end, Snake Hill pro-
jects into the basin, and rises 20 feet above its surface.
LonfT Lake, five miles s. from Ballston Spa, another beautiful
sheet of water, situate iu the midst of very agreeable scenery, is
five miles long by one wide, and teems with fish. The surround-
ing country abounds in game.
SARATOGA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.— (See Map No-
19.) — This road will extend from Saratoga Springs to Whitehall,
42 miles, and will be one of the most important roads in
the country, as all the travel between the South and Canada
will pass over this route. Surveys were made of this road as
early as 1835, and grading was commenced in 1836, but owing
to embarrassments of the company, attributable to the deranged
state of the monetary affairs of the country, its construction was
discontinued. In Feb., 1847, the directors entered into a con-
tract to complete the road, including grading, superstructing a
bridge over the Hudson river, a heavy iron rail, and the laying
thereof, from Saratoga Springs to Fort Ann, a distance of about
30 miles, by the 1st of July, 1848, for the sum of $448,000. In
July thereafter, the directors made a further contract to complete
the road, in like manner, 9 52-100 miles farther, by the 1st day
of October next, for the sum of $176,165 ; .and in November
thereafter, a further contract was made to complete the road to
Whitehall, a distance of about two miles. As the estimates for
grading were at difTerent prices by the cubic yard, depending on
the nature of the excavation and embankment, the amount there-
of cannot be fully determined till the work is done.
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Tho present capital of the coinpuny is $."ir>O,O0n— on .«|fiOO,000
of which 75 per cent, has ht-en callrd in, and nearly all that
anionnt paid. Of tho reniaininjf ^ti^UiOOO, wliirh is now
stock authorized by an act of tho lejrislature to be created, tho
payment of ^100,000 is secured to the company, and 10 per
cent, has been paid oil about $GO,000 — leaving about »^1)0,000 to
bo disposed of.
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ROUTES FROM SARATOGA TO MONTREAL AND QUEBEC.
— Travellers can proceed by stafro from Saratojra Sprin^rs to
Glen's Falls, on tho HudKon river, 18 miles ; and to Caldwdl,
at the head of Lake George, six miles ; there taking the steam-
boat down the lake to Ticonderoga, 3G miles, where steam pas-
sage-boats, on their way from Whitehall, stop to receive passen-
gers for St. John and Montreal.
Or they may proceed from Saratoga to Sandy Hill, 18 miles ;
thence to Whitehall^ 22 miles ; thence by steamboat down I^ako
Champlain and the Sorel river to St. Johns, Canada, 156 miles;
thence by the railroad to La Prairie, 15 miles ; and thence down
tho St. Lawrence to Montreal, a further distance of nine miles.
At Montreal, those destined for Quebec take the steamer down
the St. Lawrence to William Henry, 45 miles ; Lake St. Peter,
53; Three Rivers, 90; St. Anne, 153; Cape Rouge, 176;
thence to Quebec, 180 miles from Montreal.
The stage route from Albany and Troy, during the winter
season, and when the navigation is closed, is to Saratoga by rail-
road, as before given ; thence by stage to Glen's Falls and
Caldwell, 62 miles from Albany ; thence to Warrensburg, 69 ;
Schroon Lake, 96 ; Elizabeth, 127 ; Keesville, 148 ; Peru, 154 ;
Plattsburg, 165 ; Rouse's Point, 190 ; Napierville, 207 ; St.
Philip, 217 ; La Prairie, 223 ; thence dovvn the St. Lawrence
to Montreal, making the entire distance 232 miles, which is usu-
ally performed in about 40 hours.
Caldwell lies at the head of Lake George, on its s. w. part,
62 miles n. from Albany, and 24 fro.T> Saratoga Springs. This
village and the lake are ordinarily taken in the circle of the
northern tour, and commonly sought by visiters to the Saratoga
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tlirco (lays, dnriiij; tho opprrssivc lit'at of siinuiicr, ran he wpput
more airreoahly tlum on tlio niar^'jiM of this hcaiitilul lak«'. The
inr,untaiiis which lioidt r it cau.-iiij^j th(^ prevailinj; wiiidH to taU«
tho (lirf'Ctioii of the hns',\\, thcro ih a miistaiit nMrrshinj; hrtTZo
from tho n. or »., which ph-asantly tfiiJitrra thti atinosphoro Tho
villa;fo of Cal(lw«^ll is hoidcrcd hy a raii^rp «)f hills upon the w.,
tlio hiijhf'st of whici . I'rospcct or Itattlrsiiakn lldl, attains an
clfvation of near 1. .")()() fcit. Thrrc is a path (»f (liUknilt ascent
to its siniunit, yet wh.cn this is once attained, the extensive and
(Iversilied view it all'ords fully compensates for the troul)^^ '* IJe-
licath is the vllla;:;e, and its n«'iifhl)orinff farms: in the dcej) val-
ley on the N. the lake stretches away, decked with its hundreds
of fairy islets visihN? for 17 miles; its shores rij^ht and left sur-
mounted i)y cra;;}Ty ridj^es, rlsin;; gently from the water for a few
rods, then by a bolder acclivity to the height of f!00, 800, and iu
some places, 1,200 feet, tufted with dwarf everjjreens." Tho
visiter hero may derive enj'iyment from numerous sources, — sail-
ing on the clear waters of tho lake, riding, fishing for salmon
trout, perch, and bass, fowling, or in exploring the beauties of tliis
locality, which abounds in «lie most diversified and ])ictures(pie
scenery. The lioke George Jlmtsr, at Caldwell, a spacious Jio-
tel, cajjable of receiving upwards of 100 persons, atlbrds superior
acconmiodations. A steand>oat plies daily down the lake, to meet
the boat running on Lake ('hamplain. Two miles from the hotel
is a sheet of water, known since the French war by the name of
" Bloody Pond," from tho fact that after a battle fought near it,
1,000 French, English, and American dead were thrown into it.
A mile distant is to be seen the rock on which Major Williams
was slain by the Indians about the same time. At the south end
of Lake George are tho ruins of forts George and William Henry.
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Lake George, or Horicon, a pure mountain lake 230 feet
above the level of the Hudson, is 3G miles in length, and varies
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parts it has a depth of 400 fcot, and its waters aro so clear that
fish may be seen swiinmin^r ut a depth of 30 feet below the sur-
face. It is said to contain 305 islands ; many of them, however,
are very small, mere rocks, with scarce soil sufficient to produce
the meanest vegetation. The passage of the lake has nuich in-
terest from the beauty of its waters, the wild and varied scenery
of its shores, and from its deeply interesting historical reminis-
cences. On leaving Caldwell in the steamboat, we pass a num-
ber of islands. Sea, Diamond, Limg, «fec., when the lake becomes
wid«r, and its course less interrupted. Occasionally the angles
of the mountains, which are covered with foliage, protrude far
into the lake. After continuing our course for twelve miles, we
reach Twelve-Mile Island, situated in the middle of the lake,
containing 20 acres, and elevated 30 or 40 feet above its surface
A mile farther, on the n. w. side of the lake, is Tongue Moun-
tain ; and on its w. side is Northwest Bay, which extends in a
northerly direction six iniles. Hero the iVarroir* commence, and
continue for about seven miles, the lake being only three-fourths
of a mile wide, and very deep. Black Rock, or Mountain, 18
miles from the head of the lake, and situated on the east side,
raises its cloud-capped summit 2,200 feet above its surface, and
is on all sides surrounded by rolling hills, and covered with ver-
dure. Half -Way island is directly opposite ; and a short distan«;o
beyond, the traveller will behold the choicest mountain scenery
on the lake. Twenty-four miles from the head of the lake is
Sabbath-day Point, a projection on the w. shore, noted as the
place where, on the Sabbath, a sanguinary conflict occurred du-
ring the French war, between a party of English and the Indians.
The small island called the Scotch Bonnet, is three miles beyond,
and three miles further on is the village of Hague. Hero the
lake attains its greatest width, being four miles across. Another
stretch of three miles brings us to Rogers^ Slide, a rock 200 feet
high, standing at an angle of 25 degrees with the lake. Here
during the French war the intrepid Major Rogers, a partisan
ofllccr, made his escape from the Indians, by whom he was pur-
sued. It was winter, and his feet were shod with snow-shoes.
When on the verge of this precipice, and nearly in their grasp,
he slid down the declivity, and lauded safely on the ice, leaving the
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Indians standing ag^hast and shrinkinfr with amazement from the
daring feat which they had just witnessed. — Anthony^ s None, one
of those peculiar prominences, similar in shape to a projecting
rock of the same name in the " Highlands" of the Hudson river,
is nearly opposite to Rogers' Slide. It rises from 50 to 100 feet
above the lake. The shores here are bold, and contracted amid
huge masses of rocks. Two miles beyond is Frisoncr\s Island,
where, during the French war, those taken captive by the Eng-
lish were confined ; and directly w. is Lord Howes Point, where
the English army under Lord Howe, consisting of 10,000 men,
landed previous to the attack on Ticonderoga. Wo nov/ ap-
proach the termination of our excursion on this beautiful lake,
and in a mile reach the steamboat landing near the village of
Ticonderoga, whence stages run a distance of three miles over
a rough and romantic road to Fort Ticonderoga, the steamboat
landing on Lake Champlain. Here passengers can take the
steamboat for places either down or up the lake.
ROUTES FROM ALBANY AND TROY TO MONTREAL AND
QUEBEC— Passengers by the Champlain Canal take the packet
boats at Albany, and continue through to Whitehall ; or they
can go by railroad from Albany and Troy to Mcchanicsville,
where the cars connect with the boats bound to Whitehall.
There is also a stage route from Albany, passing through Troy, 7
miles; Lansingburg,d', Schaghticoke,l6', Easton,2G; Grecn-
wich, 36 ; Argyle, 46 ; Hartford, 57 : Granville, 6.3 ; and
Whitehall, 73 miles from Albany. By the canal, after leaving
Albany, the route is through West Troy to Cohoes Falls and
Mcchanicsville, to Whitehall.
At Cohoes Falls, the Mohawk presents a sublime scene. Here
the Eric and Champlain canals unite, the former having, within
a short distance, 17 locks.
Stillwater, on the Champlain Canal, four miles n. of Mcchan-
icsville, is one of the oldest places in the state. The town is dis-
tinguished as containing the battle-ground of the armies com-
manded by generals Gates and Burgoyne. It was on Bemus
Heights that the latter general was defeated by Gates, ill 1777,
after a fierce and san^juinary struggle.
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Fort Miller and Fort Edward, places on the canal, are inter-
esting from their historical reminiscences. The latter is memo-
rable as being the spot where the young and beautiful Mitss
McCrea met her tragical fate.
Sandy Hill, incorporated in 1810, lies upon a high sandy plain,
on the upper bank of the Hudson, opposite Baker^s Falls, where,
in a space of less than half a mile, the water has a fall of 76 feet,
affording useful water-power.
Glen's Falls, three miles w. of Sandy Hill, lies partly on the
N. and partly on the s. bank of the Hudson. The falls in the river,
which have given name to the village, have a descent of 70 feet.
Tlie waters flow in one shoi't over the brink of a precipice, 900
feet long, and, in floods, rush in one mass down the cataract ;
but in ordinary seasons tliey are immediately divided by rocks
into three channels, with an angular descent of several hundred
feet.
Fort Ann, on the Champlain Canal, is fil miles above Albany
From this place the canal bus a descent of 54 feet to the lake,
and 30 only to (he Hudson.
Whitehall is 73 miles n. from Albany, 22 from Sandy Hill, 40
from Saratoga Spriufrs, 218 frou) New York, and 180 s. of Mon-
treal. It derives its importance from its favorable situation for
trade — on the canal and Lake ('hamplain — by which it com-
mands the business of a very extensive country. Its situation \>
low and unpleasant, the village being built on almost naked rock.
The population is about 4.000. This ]>lace will be the termina-
tion of the Saratoga and Washington Railroad. Canal packets
and stages leave daily far Troy and AlLany ; and during ih/^
summer stages run to Saratoga Springs. ■.
At Wliitehall passengers take the steamboat down the lake
and the Sorel river to <S'/.JoA//.9, 15t) miles ; there take the cars
to La Prairie, 15 miles ; thence pass by steamboat down the St.
Lawrence to Montreal, 9 miles farther ; from which place they aro
taken by steamboat down the St. Lawrence to Quebec, 180 miles,
making the entire distance from Albany to Quebec 360 miles.
LAKE OHAMPLAIN, (see Map No. 10,) lying between the states
of New York and Vermont, is 13"2 luilcs lou;^. In its s. part it i^
:. 'H
3 inter-
mcnio-
il Miss
y plain,
, where,
7 G feet,
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ne river,
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I Albany
the lake.
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of Mon-
ation for
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timtion i-
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packets
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the lak*^
the cars
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- they aro
80 miles,
miles.
Ilho states
part it is
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177
generally narrow. From Whitehall to the s. part of Orwell, Vt.,
about 20 miles, it has an average breadth of half a mile, though
in one place it is contracted to 80, and in another to 40 rods. To
the N. of this it gradually expands. The widest part unobstructed
by islands is opposite Burlington, Vt., where it is 9J miles wide,
and has a depth varying from 54 to 282 feet. Still farther n. it
embodies several large islands, and has a width of about 14 miles.
Its outlet is through the Sorel river, which enters the St. Law-
rence 45 miles below Montreal. Below St. Johns the navigation
is interrupted by the Chambly rapids. The principal islands in
the lake are South Hero, 13 by 4 milos, North Hero, 11 by 2
miles, separated by a narrow strait, and ' Motte, G by 2 miles.
Several important rivers flow into this lake, both on the Vermont
and New York sides. The lake abounds with fish of various
kinds. It is generally entirely frozen over in winter, and passed
on the ice. The wide part of the lake usually closes about the
first of February, and opens about the last of 3Iarch ; those parts
that are narrow, remaiji frozen some time longer. S»^veral fine
steamboats ply between Whitehall and St. Johns, stopping at in-
termediate places. The excellent accommodations of these boats,
the picturesque scenery on the shores of the lake, crowned by
lofty mountains, and the interesting localities, celebrated in former
and the late wars, render this excursion delightful.
Fort Ticonderogdy 24 miles li-oni Whitehall, of which the
ruins only aro visible, was erected by the French in 1756, and
called by them " Carrillon." It was originally a place of much
strength ; its natural advantages were very great, being surround-
ed on three sides by water, and having half its fourth covered
by a swamp, and the only point by which it could be approached,
by a breastwork. It was afterwards, however, easily reduced by
an expedient adopted by Gen. Burgoyne, — that of placing a piece
of artillery on the pinnacle of Mount Defiance, on the s. side of
Lake George outlet, and 750 feet above the lake, and entirely
commanding the fort, from which shot was thrown into the midst
of the enemy's works. Fort Ticonderoga was one of the first
strongholds taken from the English in 1775, at the commence-
ment of the Revolutionary war. Col. Ethan Allen, of Vermont,
at the head of 83 Green Mountain Boys, surprised the unsus-
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RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT COMPANION.
pectiiig garrison, jnMietrated to tlie very bedside of the command-
ant, and waking him, demanded the surrender of tlie fort. " In
whose name, and to whom ?" exclaimed the surprised officer. —
•* In the name of the great Jehovah and the Continental Con-
gress !" thundered the intrepid Allen, and the fort was imme-
diately surrendered.
Mount Independence lies in Vermont, opposite Ticonderoga,
about a mile distant. The remains of military works are still
visible here. — Mount Hope, an elevation about a mile n. from
Ticonderoga, was occupied by Gen. Burgoyne, previous to the
recapture of Ticonderoga, which took place in 1777, nearly two
years after its surrender to the gallant Allen. St. Clair, the
American commander, being forced to evacuate, it again fell into
the possession of the British, and was held during the war. The
picturesque scenery and historical interest of this neighborhood
recommend it to the tourist. — Five-Mile Point, so called from
its distance from Ticonderoga, extends some way out from the
E. or Vermont side, in the town of Shoreham ; and in nine miles
the boat reaches Crown Point, and also the landing at Chimney
Point, on the opposite side of the lake, half a mile distant. —
Crown Point, the name of the ancient fort, is situated on the
N. E. extremity of a point of land, formed on one side by a deep
bay, and on the other by the body of the lake. The French
built a fort here in 1731, but it was afterwards destroyed, and its
site is now marked by a heap of ruins which may be seen from
the boat when opposite Chimney Point. A new fortress was af-
terwards constructed hero by Lord Amherst, of wood and earth,
16 feet high, 22 feet thick, enclosing an area of 1,500 square
yards, surrounded by a deep and broad ditch cut in the solid
granite, with immense labor. There were hero a double row of
strong stone barracks to contain 2,000 troops, with a gate on the
N., a drawbridge, and a covered way to the lake. These works,
which are said to have cost the British government two millions
sterling, are now a heap of ruins. Near Crown Point, on the
13th Oct. 1776, terminated the expedition against Canada, by the
destruction of the American fleet under Arnold.
Port Henry is a small village and place of landing, 44 miles
from Whitehall. — Westport, at the head of Northwest Bay, 11
kli ^.
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179
miles from Port Henry, is a thriving village, surrounded by a
well-cultivated country.— Essex, a village, and landing-place on
the w. side of Lake Champlain, is 68 miles n. from Whitehall.
The town contains iron ore of good quality. — Split Rock is a post-
office in Essex township, near wliich is the Split Rock, a part of
a rocky promontory, projecting into the lake about 150 feet, and
elevated 40 feet above the water. The part broken ofl', contain-
ing half an acre, covered with trees, is separated from the main
rock about 20 feet ; the opposite sides, if brought together, would
fit closely, as the prominences of the one correspond with the
cavities of the other. Through the intervening space a line has
been dropped to the depth of 500 ft., without finding bottom.
Burlington, Vt., is 83 miles n. from Whitehall, and 74 miles
s. from St. Johns, Canada. It is built on a bay on the e. side of
the lake. The shore in the s. part of the village is low, but to-
wards the N. rising to an elevation of about 300 feet, the town
appears to good advantage when approached by the lake. The
streets are regularly laid out, intersecting each other at right an-
gles. Near the centre is u public square, on which the Court-
House is built, surrounded by fine brick stores, and the principal
hotels. The University of Vermont , which occupies a fine ele-
vated situation on the e. of the village, was founded in 1791. It
has a president and five professors, and a library of about 10,000
vols. This town is of greater commercial importance than any
other in the state w. of the Green Mountains, and owns more
vessels navigating the lake than any other place on its borders.
Its trade will be much increased by the completion of the Ver-
mont Central and the Rutland railroads, whose termini will be
here. (See Index for these routes.) Steamboats stop daily at
Burlington, on their way from Whitehall to St. Johns, and a steam-
ferry connects this place with Port Kent and with Plattsburg,
on the w. side of the lake, the former being 10 miles, and the
latter 24 miles distant. The travelling from the e. through Bur-
lington to Canada is very great, and will, of course, be much
increased by the opening of the above railroads.
Port Kent is finely situated on the w. side of the lake. The
broad view here of the water, islands, headlands, and places on
Ihe opposite shore, is most beautiful. — Keeseville, a few miles t»
m
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the w. of Port Kent, is a village of about 2,000 inhabitants, situ-
ated on a river which here affords great water-power. — Birming-
ham, at Adgato's Falld, two and a half miles below Keeseville,
and three w. of Port Kent, is situated near the mouth of the Au
Sable river. Its channel, which here resembles a canal cut in
the solid rock, with many falls or locks, retreating as we advance,
is au object of much curiosity to visiters ; the whole forming
scenery of the most picturesque character. The water falls over
a precipice 80 feet high into a narrow channel, whose walls of
rock rise perpendicularly from 60 to 100 feet, with a breadth of
70 feet. Half a mile below, the falls are contracted to a width
of 27 feet. Here the.water again falls over a high precipice, and
enters a deep ravine of much romantic beauty.
Plattsburg, the seat of justice of Clinton county, is situated
at the mouth of the .Sar nac river, at the head of Cumberland
Bay, 108 miles from Whitehall. It is prettily laid out, and con-
tains the county buildings, a lyceum, several churches, and a
populatior of about fi,500. This place is famous as the scene of
the victor)' of McDonough aiid Macomb over the British naval
and land forces under Commodore Downie and Sir George ^ro-
vost. Here the American commodore awaited at anchor the ar-
rival of the British fleet, which passed Cumberland Head about
8 in the morning of the 11th Sept. 1814. The first gun from the
fleet was the signal for commencing the attack on land. Sir
George Provost, with about 14,000 men, furiously assaulted the
defences of the town, whilst the battle raged between the fleets,
in full view of the armies. Gen. Macomb, with about 3,000
men, mostly undisciplined, foiled the repeated assaults of the en-
emy ; until the capture of the British fleet, after an action of
two hours, obliged him to retire, with the loss of 2,500 men and
a large portion of his baggage and ammunition. The American
force, on the lake, of 86 guns and 820 men, was opposed to one
of 95 guns and 1,050 men. The British commodore, a brave
and skilful officer, was killed by the concussion of air caused by
the passage of a cannon ball.
Rouse's Point, 132 miles n. from Whitehall, and 24 miles s,
from St. Johns, is situated on the w. side of the lake, and is the
ast landing-place before we enter Canada. The stone forti com-
, situ-
mng-
eville,
lie Au
cut in
vance,
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Is over
alls of
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scene of
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MON niEAL.
:8i
mciiced hero by the U. States government in 1815, was discov-
ered, after a large amount of money had been expended upon it.
to be on British territory, and was in consequence abandoned.
Afttr a lapse of 27 years, however, the territory was ceded to the
United States by virtue of the treaty concluded at Washington
by Lord Ashburton and the Hon. Daniel Webster, in 184:2.
Wo now enter the Canadian waters, and in our passage down
(he Sore!, (Richelieu or St. Johns river,) which is the out-
lit of Lake Champlain, we glide past an uninteresting portion
of country, the shores on both sides of the stream for some miles
being low and damp, and almost even with the water's edge.
Isle wx Noix and Fort, 11 miles from Rouse's Point, is the
place at which we receive on board a custom-house officer, and
passengers' baggage is duly submitted to inspection before being
removed on shore at St. Johns, to which we are fast approaching.
We must now prepare to resign the steamboat for th.'i railroad
cars, which will convey us hence to La Prairie, 15 miles.
(S^ Jo Arts is situated at the head of steamboat navigation on the
Sorel river, and is the eastern terminus of the Champlain and St.
Lawrence Railroad, over which we pass in about an hour, the
country being generally very level. Usual fare f*^1.00.
La Prairie, the termination of the railroad on the St. Law-
rence river, is a town of good size, with narrow streets, and con-
taining a nunnery. There is nothing here worthy the attention
of a stranger. From this place we proceed down the St. Law-
rence, and in 9 miles reach Montreal.
MONTREAL.
This city stands on the s. e. side of the island of the same name
in the river St. Lawrence, 180 miles by the course of the river
from Quebec, in N. Lat. 45° 30', and in W. Long. 73° 25'. Its
population, including the suburbs, is about 00,000. Though
Quebec has the advantage in position, it is in other respects sur-
passed by Montreal. The latter city is less crowded than the
former ; and even of its older streets, some have a convenient
breadth. Unlike Quebec, it is distinguished for its cleanliuess.
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Vijw of Montreal from the Mountain.
The houses in the suburbs are handsomely built in the mod-
ern Ktyle, and mostly inhabited by the principal merchants.
Including its suburbs, of which it has several, the city
stretches along the river for two miles from s. w. to n. e.,
and, for some distance, extends between one and two miles
inland. It was formerly surrounded by a battlemented wall;
but this having fallen into decay, it is now entirely open. Paiil-
st, the chief commercial thoroughfare, extends along the river
the whole length of the city. Notrc-Damc-st. is the fashionable
promenade.
Of the public buildings, the most remarkable is the Roman
Catholic Cathedral, in Notre-Dame-st., constructed in the Cinthic
style, with a length of 25.5 Jj feet, and a breadth of 13^^. It hns
six towers, of which three belonging to the main front are 2:^M) ft.
high. The view from these towers — embracing the city and its
suburbs, the river, and the surrounding country — is exceodin'j;ly
beautiful. The principal window of the Cathedral is C4 fett
high and 32 broad. Of the vastness of the interior of this rdifico
an idea may be formed from the fact that it is capable of acconi-
the mod-
lerchunta.
the city
to N. E.,
[two niilcrt
^ited wull;
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tlie river
fashionable
he "Roman
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of acconi-
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modating from 10,001) to r2,000 persons. This immcnso assem-
bly may, by numerous outlets, disperse in five or six minutes. —
The Seminary of St. Sulpice, adjoinin<j the Cathedral, is 13:2
feet long and l2i) deep, and is surrounded by spacious gardens. —
The principal edifice of the Church '-^ England is handsomely
built in tlio Grecian style, and suiiiiounted by a beautiful spiro.
Tluro are also a Scotch kirk, an American Protestant church,
and chapels belonging to the Methodists and the Scotch dissent-
ers. The Ilotcl-Dicu is a largo conventual structure, for the ac-
commodation of the sick and indigent. — The extensive convent
of the SoBiirs Noircs is devoted to the education of young girls. —
The General Hospital has the reputation of being one of the best
regulated institutions of the kind in America. — The other princi-
pal buildings arc the govermnent-housc, bank, barracks, and
ordnance-ofhcc.
Montreal also possesses a college, erected in 1819, which is at-
tended by several hundred students ; an English university, charter-
ed in 18:21 ; and many other institutions for the promotion of learn-
ing, — French and English seminaries, a royal grammar-school,
with parochial, union, national, Sunday, and other public schools.
It has numerous societies for the advancement of religion, sci-
ence, and industry ; several public libraries, an excellent news-
room, &-C.
The harbor of Montreal, though not large, is secure, and ves-
sels drawing 15 feet may lie close to the shore. The quay here,
about a mile in length, is said to rival in beauty and strength of
masonry most of the celebrated works of the same kind in Eng-
land. No feature of Montreal will so charm the visiter as a
promenade along the edge of the quay.
From its position at the head of ship navigation on the St.
Lawrence, and near the junction of that river with the Ottawa,
as well as its situation with respect to the United States, Montreal
has trading facilities of a high order. Hence it has become the
chief seat of the commerce of Lower Canada. The citizens are
enterprising, and great activity prevails among all persons con-
nected with trade. During the summer, a regular steamboat
communicatiou is kept up with Quebec ; and at this season, come
down vast rafts of timber, sweeping by Quebec ; while scows,
rr.f
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RAILiKJAl) AM) STKAMIJOAT CUAIl'ANION.
battcaux, Jiiul Durliain boats pour into tbo lap of Montreal tbc
produce of Upper ('aiiada. Montn'ul is tbc o^'lllr(^ of tbo com-
inercc betvvt'Cii Canatla and tbo United States, carried oii l)y
Lake Cbain|)Iaiii and tbo Hudson ; and not only is it tbe depot
of all tbo adjacent country, but most of tbo business done in Que-
bec is carried on by brandies from tbe Montreal bouses.
Tbe hotels in Montreal are y^enerally very pood, and accom-
modations e(pial, })( rbnps, to tbe best in tbe United States. Tbe
following are some of Ibem : Donrfrfnias Ilutcl, Montreal House,
Grant's Hotel, Ottaicu House, Exchange Hotel, Swords" Ho-
tel, &C. itc.
From Montreal, tbe '* St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad" is
conHtruclin<r to tbe boundary line of the province, at wbicb place
it will meet tbe '* Atlantic and St. Lawrence Railroad" from
Portland, tbereby openiiifr ji communication with tbe Atlantic.
Tlie entire distance is 2d0 miles, of which 130 are in Canada
and 150 in tbe United States. 'I'be cost of construction of tbe
joint lino is estimated at £1,750,000, and that of tbo Canada
section at jC8'25,000.
There are also several lines pervading the states of New IIuuip-
shire and Vermont, some of wbicb are in a forward state, and ap-
proaching completion, that will make Montreal their termini. (For
these routes, more particidarly, tbe reader is referred to the In-
dex.) From Montreal, a railroad has been recently completed to
La Chine.
An excursion througb the Island of iMontreal is recommended
to tourists. From the summit of Mttntreal Mountain, wb'cb is
two miles back of tbc city, the view is very extensive. From
ibis elevation is seen tbe St. Lawrence, in all its grandeur ; while
the city, and the Island of St. Helens, are immediately beneath
the eye. This view is represented in our engraving.
La Chine is nine miles from Montreal, and on the island of the
same name. A railroad now connects the two places. Tbe canal
was made in order to pass boats round tbe rapids. St. Anne is
at the southwest extremity of the island, 20 miles above La
Chiwe. Varennes, 15 miles below Montreal, is a handsome vil-
lage, and is much visited. It can be reached either by steam-
boat or by stage, over 3 road en the bank of the river.
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185
cal tho
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The canal
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by steam-
Tho Caledonia Sprinf;^s aro situated about 75 miles from Mon-
treal, in the vicinity of Grand river, in tho Ottawa dintrict.
They aro much visited, and form a i)lcasant excursion during
the hot weather.
Route from Moxtrkal to Qlkhkc. — Numerous larjjo and
elegant steamers navigate tho St. Lawrence between tho above
important places. Tho distance is 180 miles, and tho time usual-
ly occupied in making the excursion is about 1:2 hours.
On leaving Montreal for our passage down the St. Lawrence
we pass Longueilf a village, on the opposite side of tho river,
which is connected with Montreal by a steam-ferry. Gliding
past the lovely Island of St. Helens, and its fortifications, wo
enter tho Rapids of St. Mary, where the current runs with such
velocity, that steamers frecjuently have much d.fiiculty in passing
over on their way up tho river. Point aux Trembles on our
loft, and Doucherville on our right, aro soon passed. The mouth
of the Ottawa is seen on leaving tho island upon which Montreal
is built. The attractive village of Vareunes, with its neat build-
ings, is seen on our right, when 15 miles on our journey. This
place was formerly celebrated on account of tho mineral springs
in its neighborhood.
William Henry, or Sorel, 45 miles, is on the s. side of the St.
Lawrence, at the mouth of the Sorel river. It is an old town,
built on the site of a fort erected as early as 1G65, by one Sorel,
an engineer. In the next few miles wo pass a number of islands,
and find ourselves gradually entering Lake St. Peter, 50 miles
from Montreal : it is about 25 miles long, with an average breadth
of nine miles, and is generally smooth, tho water here having
little apparent motion.
Three Rivers, called by the French Trois Rivieres, is a land'
Ing-place on the left bank of the St. Lawrence, about half-way
between Montreal and Quebec. The town is regularly built,
with generally straight but narrow streets, and the houses seldom
over two stories high. In 23 miles farther we reach St. Anne^s,
a place situated on our left, and at the mouth of St. Anne's river.
The Richelieu Rapids extend about nine miles. This is con-
sidered the most dangerous part of the navigation, although
Steamboats pass it in safety. The channel is here somewhat
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HAILUOAD AND STEA.MllOAT COMPANION.
m
coiitr.ii'tcd from fornior ;)n)()()rti()ns, and tlic curnMit riishos tlirmifrh
with {rr(nit impetuosity u::ioiijrHt rovfn q( rock, Honio simkcn, and
others projectiutjr above the wutor. It is not unlVeqiiently thn
case that stoandjoatK, at Quebec, destined up tlio river, vary tho
time of departure, on acconnt of the current prcvaihnj:^ her(< at
cil)b-tid«s so as to have the flood-tide throujrh the rapids.
('(ilic RitusfH, Ko tertned from its color, is within eii^ht miles of
Quebec ; and as wo approaf'h that city the scene increases in in-
terest. In two miles we reach the mouth of the Chan lure river,
on wiiich, a short distance from the St. Lawrence, are to be seen
its bejintiful falls. It is also a great hnnber depot ; anJ here ships
take in their cargoes of hnnber, bound for English ports.
Sillcri/ Cove. Near this place was fought, in 17.')!), the final
battle between tin; French and Knglish, which comj»letely anni-
hilated the i)ower of the former in North America. WoljVa
Cove is the j)lace where (Jen. Wolfe landed, in the night, previous
to the battle of the Plains of Abraham.
As we approach the city, the first view is striking in the ex-
treme : — the long line of shipping, extending a distance of two
miles or more, with ' .^ forest of masts — the powerful batteries,
upon which the greatest ingenuity and military skill have been ex-
pended, to render them impregnable, — the houses of the city,
with their glittering tin roofs reflecting the brightness of the sun,
and a variety of minor objects, all combine to render the scene
one of pleasing interest.
QUEBEC.
This city occupies the extremity of a ridge terminating in the
angle formed by the junction of the rivers St. Lawrence and St.
Charles, 340 miles from the mouth of the former, in N. Lat. 46°
48' 49", and in W. Lon. 71° 10' 45". Pop. about 40,000. The
promontory, heie called Cape Diamond, is surmounted by the
Citadel, a fortress occupying the most elevated point of the ridge,
from wliich the town extends down to the water's edge. From
the difference of elevation, the city is divided into the Upper and
the Lower Town ; the former including all that is below the ram-
n, nnd
ily the
try thn
hero ut
uilrs of
's ill in-
•(' river,
he seen
ire bliips
[he final
ly nnni-
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pre V ions
the ox-
e of two
latteries,
heeu ex-
ho city,
the sun,
lio scene
ig in the
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Lat. 46°
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by the
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the ram-
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parts or fortified hnes — the latter einhracini; till that iH ahovo
and within that harrier. 'I'he streets of the Old Town- are nar-
row, ir'-egular, and dirty; hnt those of the liower 'I'owii are gen-
erally clean, and tolerahly well paved or ujacadaini/ed.
*' On landing at Qnehecr, the traveller linn to wind hi.s way np
through steep, narrow, and tortnous str( ets, with still narrower
ulleyn on his right and left, till he reaches the fortdicd line or
harrier. Here he enters hy I'reseott (iate, on the right of whieli,
after passing throngh it, ho sees the inijjosing strnctnre of the
New ParliamfMit House, with its lofty cupola and fine front, and
on the left a douhle lll;::l:t of mean and straggling woixU-n steps,
It-ading to one of the oldest streets, as an avenue to tin- IMaco
d'Arine.^. (Joing across the last, he passes the lwiy;lish and
I'Veiudi ('athe<lrals, the (Joverninent Ollices, and Palace of Jus-
tice, on the right ; and has the site of tlie okl crastle of St. Louis,
and the plat form c/verlooking llu^ harhor, on his left. Passing by
these, and (•ontinuing for ahout half a mile heyond, he reaches
the ramparts and gates on the njtper side of the city : and going
through these, he comes to the open lawn in front of the glacis,
beyond which is the snbnrh of St. Uoch, on the level ground
along the southern hank of the St. Charles river."
This city, celebrated alike for its fonnidahlei defences and the
deeply interesting military events of which it has been tlio the-
atre, has a conwnanding position, and, together with its vast and
beautiful harbor, presents, from whatever (piarter it is approached,
a magnificent view. It has been called, from its natural and
artificial strength, the Gibraltar of America. The Citadel, a
work of stupendous magnitude, frowning in impregnable strength
from a height of 350 feet above the river, will first attract the
attention of the tourist. This work includes an area of about 40
acres, and is constructed on the most approved principles. The
line of fortification has an inner circuit of 2^ miles, and is inter-
sected by five gates. Besides its accommodaticns for the garrison,
it contains depots for stores, an ample parade-ground, «&c. Tick-
ets of admission can be obtained at the office of the adjutant-
general, in St. Louis, near Ursula-st.
The public buildings of Quebec are substantial rather than ele-
gant. The Parliament House, the most perfect of its edificesj
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is supposed to stand upon tlio first spot of ground cleared by
Chaniplaiu for his fort, on foundiufr the city in 1608. — The Ro-
iMiau Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame, a massive stone struc-
ture, with a lofty tower, fronts the e. side of Market Scpiare, in
the centre of the town. The Cathohcs l:avo four other churclies.
— Tlio Church of England has a cathedral and four chapels.
There are two churches belonging to the Scotch dissenters ; and
the Wesleyau Methodists have two ciiapels. — The Hotel Dieu
is both a nunnery and an hospital. — The Ursulinc Nunnery, for
the education of young females, is in the vicinity of the Catholic
Cathedral and the Place d'Arrncs. The body of Montcalm was
deposited within the walls of this convent.
The ])rincipal establishment for educational purposes, is the
F'rench college. There are also a royal grammar-school, a class-
ical academy, and a national school ; a Royal Institution for the
promotion of learning in the province ; a Literary and Historical
Society ; and a Mechanics' Institute. The Public Library con-
tains upwards of 6,000 volumes of valuable and standard works.
There is also a good library attached to the garrison. — The city
has tiiree banks, a savings-bank, and numerous benevolent insti-
tutions.
Though on the whole good and healthy, the climate here is in
extremes. The heat of summer resembles that of Naples, while
the cold of winter is not inferior to that of Moscow. Travelling in
winter ip effected, as in Russia, by moans of sledges and carricoles.
The majority of the population being of French descent, the
French language predominates, and is spoken in some of the best
circles with great propriety. Society here has much refinement.
Great attention is paid to etiquette. From the seductive exam-
ple of the mimic court established among them, all classes are
much given to show, and living is consequently expensive. The
citizens of Quebec are less enterprising than those of Montreal,
and there is a greater spirit of improvement in the latter city
than in the former. The trade of Quebec, however, is extensive ;
and vessels from all parts of the world may be seen riding at
anchor in its capacious harbor, which has in general a depth of
28 fathoms, the water rising from 16 to 18 feet at neap, and from
25 to 30 at spring tides.
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Quebec was taken from the French in 1750. Its capture was
the result of the victory jriiiaod by the En^rlish, on the Plains of
Abraham. The British, under Gen. Wolfe, havinfj etlected a
landing near the city, attacked and defeated the French under
Montcahn. Wolfe fell in the moment of victory ; and Mont-
cahn, who was wounded in the battle, expired tioon after. Panic-
struck by the death of their commander, the French surrendered
the city, before a sinjfie battery had been opened against it.
An attack made on this city during the American Revolution,
by an army under Montgomery and Arnold, was attended with
results widely different from those that crowned the efforts of the
liritish in their contest with the French. The attack was simul-
tuneously made by Montgomery on the southern, and by Arnold
on the nortiiern side of the lower town. Both attacks failed,
though made with great courage and impetuosity, (ien. Mont-
gomery and nearly all his stafF were killed, while Gen. Arnold
and most of his men were made prisoners.
There are three great lines of railway proposed, and in course
of construction, radiating from Quebec, viz : —
1st. The hue extending from Quebec to Toronto, and from
that city to Hamilton ; tiiere uniting with the Great Western
Railway, that will terminate opposite Detroit, Michigan.
2d. A railroad leaving Quebec, in a s. w. direction, to unite
with the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad, already in prog-
ress, which is to connect Montreal and Portland.
3d. The railway connecting the cities of Halifax and Quebec,
and passing through the provinces of Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick.
There are other important lines of railway proposed, all of
great utility to their respective localities, but their routes are not
yet determined on.
There are many places of resort worthy the attention of tour-
ists, in the vicinity of Quebec. The Falls of Montmorenci are
nine miles distant, and should be visited by all who delight in
looking on such wonders. The C/iaudicre Falls are on the op-
posite side of the St. Lawrence, 10 miles distant from Quebec.
The waters of the Chaudiere river, which is here about 400 feet
wide, fall a depth of 125 feet down a wild chasm, which is fear-
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fully grand. A visit to the Saguenay River is a very pleasant
steamboat excursion from Quebec. The banks of this river vary
in height from 500 to 1,000 feet, and are very rocky. Its gen-
eral breadth is from two to three miles, but is contracted at its
mouth to rather less than one mile. Jts depth is also very great ;
attempts have been made to fathom it, near its mouth, with a 500
fathom line without reaching bottom. In some places, the stream
falls over intervenjng precipices from 40 to 60 feet in depth.
GRAND ROUTES TO THE WEST FROM ALBANY AND TROY
TO BUFFALO AND NLA.OARA FALLS.
The traveller to the West, via Buffalo and intermediate places,
has the choice of two routes. The first is by a continuous line of
railroads to Buffalo, 325 miles, which has been chartered under
different names, and under the control of separate companies, viz :
the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad, 16 miles in length ; the Uti-
ca and Schenectady Railroad, 77 ; the Syracuse and Utica,
54 ; the Auburn and Syracuse, 2G ; the Auburn and Rochester,
77 ; the Tonawanda Railroad, which extends from Rochester
to Attica, 42, and the Attica and Buffalo Railroad to Buffalo,
33 miles. The other route is by the Erie Canal, which extends
to Buffalo, a distance of 364 miles. The former route is the
more expeditious and agreeable, but those travelling at leisure will
find the latter a very delightful one ; the canal, passing through
a highly fertile and interesting part of the state, affording the
traveller a succession of varied and beautiful scenery.
The rates and the time between the principal places are as
follows: — By railroad from Albany to Schenectady, 50 cents —
time one hour ; from Schenectady to Utica, 5^ hours, ^3.00 ;
from Utica to Syracuse, 3^ hours, $2.00 ; from Syracuse to
Auburn, 2 hours, $1.00 ; from Auburn to Rochester, 6 hours,
$3.00 ; from Rochester to Buffalo, 5 hours, $2.50 : time be-
tween Albany and Buffalo, 23 hours, Fare $12.00. The cars
leave Albany and each of the principal places on the route three
times daily — morning, afternoon, and evening ; except during the
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Buffalo, the regulation is the same. The depot in Albany is in
Maiden Lane, comer of Dcane-st.
Persons going by the Erie Canal from Albany cr Troy, take
the railroad cars to Schenectady ; there taking either the packet
hoata, which go through in about three and a half days, or the
line boats, which occupy seven days. By the former the charge
is $7.50 with board, and $5.50 without ; and by the latter, one
and a half cents per mile with board, and one cent a mile with-
out. From Schenectady to Utica, 94 miles, the charge by the
packets is $1.50 with boa'-' $1.00 without; from Utica to
Syracuse, 64 miles, th( ime *, )m Syracuse to J' 'j. tester, 98
miles, $2.50 with board— $2.00 without ; from Rochester to
Buffalo, 95 miles, $2.00 with board— $1.50 without. (For de-
scriptions of Albany and Troy, the reader is referred to pages
1G3 and 16G.)
ALBANY AND S0H."3NE0TADY RAILROAD, (See Map No. 19.)
— This road, formerly the Mohawk and Hudson, extends from
the city of Albany to Schenectady, IG miles, and is 4,837 feet
long. It was opened for travel in 1831, and the cost of construc-
tion up to Jan. 1, 1848, was $1,473,253. Duringthe year 229,401
passengers had been conveyed over it. This road forms a con-
nection at Schenectady with the chain of railroads to Buffalo, and
also with the routes to Lake Champlain.
Schenectady, one of the oldest places in the state, and the
seat of Union College, is 16 miles from Albany, and 18 from
Troy. The compact portion of the city is on the s. e. side of the
Mohawk river. The prosperity of this place has received a new
impulse by the railroads which pass through it from Albany and
Troy, to Saratoga Springs and to Buffalo ; and also from the
establishment of the packet-boat lines on the Erie Canal. This
is the point of embarkation for all travellers proceeding west-
wardly by the canal. Owing to the length and tcdiousness of
the way, by the canal to Albany, the passage-boats leave this
city. The cars, on leaving Schenectady, cross the Mohawk
river and the Erie Canal by a bridge nearly 1,000 feet long, and
an embankment of considerable length ; when the roads diverge,
that for Utica to the West, the other in a northeast direction to
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Mohawk to Rome, where it is joined by the iilack Uivcr Cuual.
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and ^0.) — This road is properly uu extension of the railroads fronj
Albany and Troy, which meet at Schenectady, and one of thw
important links in the chain of railroads from Albany to Bnffalo
It was opened for travel in 1836, is 78 miles lonuf, and cost np to
Jan. 1, 1847, .^I'^.'if):),! 14.80. The atlairs of this company are
in u i)rosj)erons condition : it is one of the most productive rail-
roads in the state, and etpial perhaps to any in the country. Its
dividends have averajj«'d about 10 per cent. ])er annum, and its
stock at the j)resent time ranjrfs from 15 to !;20 j)ercent. above par.
Amalprdnm, on the railroad, 17 mMes from Schenectady, is a
small but tlirivinj; villajre. The Ciiuctawnunda creek passes
throufjh it, with falls of 125 feet near its month, which afford
considerable water-power. Sla<rex leave this place daily for Fish
Hoiise villajife, a very pleasant place on the Sacandajja river.
This river is crossed by a wooden bridge 125 feet long, with three
arches, and with walks on each side.
Fonda, the county-seat of Montgomery county, contains a fine
courthouse, and other county buildings. — Johnstown, four miles
N., is an old place, having been laid out in 1784 ; it is situated
upon a fine plain, skirted on the n. and w. by the Cayadutta
creek, and on the s. by a hill of moderate elevation, and contains
the courthouse, prison, and county offices.
Palatine Bridge, on the railroad, 53 miles from Albany, is
connected by a bridge with the opp site side of the river.
Canajohurie is situated on the Erie Canal, 69 miles from Al-
bany. Its name is derived from an Indian word, signifying *' the
pot that washes itself," applied to a whirlpool at the foot of one
of the falls of the creek. This village, which was incorporated
in 1829, is a place of much trade, and has a population of about
2,000. From this place, and also from Palatine Bridge, stages
are in readiness for Cherry Valley and Sharon Springs, situated
about 10 miles in a s. w. and s. direction from Palatine Bridge,
the route being over a fine country. The Springs are situated
near the village, about half a mile n. of the turnpike-road ; they
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are pure and clear, and notwithstandinnr they flow for one-fourth
of a mile from thrir source with other water, preserve their dis-
tinctive character. The water fulls, with Huflicient volume to
turn a mill, over a ledge of rocks, which has a perpendicular de-
scent of ahout G5 feet. There are two 8prin{]fs, called the sulphur
and magnesia springs, the former being highly impregnated with
sulphur, and somewhat resembling the White Sulphur Springs of
Virginia. These waters have an exhilarating effect upon the
spirits, invigorate the system, purify the complexion, and are efH-
cacious in rheumatic and other diseases. — The Pavilion House
is large, well-constructed, and admirably arranged to accommo-
date a great number of visiters. It is erected on an eminence,
with large columns in front, and presents a comfortable and invi-
ting appearance. The prospect from the piazza towards the north
is unlimited, and few views surpass it in grandeur. The air here
is always pure and bracing, and in hot weather delightfully cool
and refreshing.
Cooper stow n lies at the s. end of Otsego Lake, 13 miles s. w.
from Cherry Valley, and 26 miles s. w. from the Erie Canal at
Canajoharie. From the village there is a fine view of the Otse-
go Lake, through its whole extent, — a delightful prospect, tlie lake
being nine miles long from n. to s., and from one to three wide.
The hills which encompass it have an elevation of from 400 to
500 feet above its surface. The purity of its water, and the
rich and varied scenery around, give it the highest claim to the
attention of the lovers of natural beauty. It is replenished with
several small streams and numerous springs, and affords an
abundant supply of salmon-trout, pike, pickerel, and bass, — the
last of which have a remarkable delicacy of flavor, and are said
to be peculiar to this lake.
Palatine, 59 miles from Albany, on the railroad and Mohawk
river, at the mouth of Garoga Creek, is one of the stopping-
places on this route. St. Johnsville is a small settlement three
miles distant. East Canada Creek joins the Mohawk three
miles above : the cars cross it by means of a substantial bridge.
It is a very rapid stream, and within the last two miles of its
course falls 200 ft. Its descent near the outlet is by six cataracts,
which, with the intermediate rapids, occupy three-fourths of a mile.
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Little Falls, on the Mohawk river, 72 miles from Albany, is a
place of considerable trade, and owinjj to the facilities afibrdedby
the railroad, canal, and river, is constantly increasing. The pop-
nlation is about 2,700. The village is supplied with water brought
fium a spring in the granite mountain, the elevation of the spring
being 306 feet above the tops of the houses. It is remarkable
for the passage of the Mohawk river through the mountain bar-
rier, for its wild and picturesque scenery, and for the difiiculties
which have been overcome in constructing the Erie ('anal
through the pass. This defile, which extends for two miles, is a
deep cut through the solid rock, and presented obstacles inferior
to none, save the deep excavation at Lockj)ort. This j)lace re-
ceived the name of Little Falls in contradistinction to the (Jreut
Falls at Cohoes. The falls extend upon the river about three-
fourths of a mile, descending in that distance 42 feet, and consiist
of two long rapids, separated by a stretch of deep water, each
occupying about the fourth of a mile. The np{)er rapids are the
most considerable. Above them, a dam across the stream ren-
ders it placid, over which the waters, separated by a small island,
form beautiful cascades falling into a deep pool beneath, whence
the current rushes, murmuring and foaming, over ridges and
masses of rock, — flowing with comparative gentleness beneath
the overarching bridge and aqueduct, and thence hurrying, with
now impetuosity, over the stony bed below. The Erie Canal
descends the pass by five locks, 40 feet in the distance of one
mile ; and the time occupied in passing it affords travellers in
boats ample time to view leisurely the natural scenery and artifi-
cial improvements. Here are to be seen vast works of art, as
well as of nature, costly viaducts, aqueducts, locks, raceways,
waterfalls, mills, machinery, and a noble stream urging its rapid
course over its rocky bed in the very midst, and giving life and
animation to all around. Here is the beautiful aqueduct that
spans the entire volume of the Mohawk, (that is at this place
compressed into its narrowest limits,) resting on three arches, two
of 50 and one of 70 feet span, and thus forming a navigable
feeder for the canal, 170 feet song. If ihe traveller has time to
tarry here, if only to wait for the next train, he will be highly
gratified by descending to the stone bridge and viewing the cen-
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tral arch, with the basin beneath, and then clinibinfj up to the
top of the mountain to catch a view of the Mohawk valley for an
extent of i20 or 30 milea.
Herkimer, seven nnles w. from Little Falls, is the county town
of Herkimer. The villapre, which is mostly built on two parallel
Bfrects, contains the courthouse, jail, and other public buildings,
and a population of about 900.
Richfield Sprinirs are situated in Otsego county, on the n.
side of Schuyler's Lake, one mile distant ; they are reached from
llie north, east, and west, by raiboud or the Erie Canal to Ihr-
kimer, where post-coaches and other conveyances are in constant
rpiuliness to convey visiters to the Springs, 12 miles distant.
Their location is in the vicinity of beautiful lakes that afibrd the
finest variety of fish ; wliile their shores and the neighboring
hills and woods alK)und in game. At the lake, in the vicinity of
the Springs, pleasure-boats and fishing aj)paratus are always kept
in readiness for visiters. The ride to Otsego Lake, six miles
distant, is over a fine road. Six miles farther is Cooperstowu, the
residence of Mr. Cooper, the novelist. Cherry Valbij, Spritig^-
field, and other pleasant villages, are within the circuit of a few
miles. The accommodations at tho Springs for visiters, whether
in search of pleasure or health, have recently been greatly im-
proved ; and the hotels, which are of the first class, furnish every
luxury and comfort usually found at those resorts. The follow-
ing is an analysis of the Sulphur Springs, made by Professor
Reed, formerly of the University of Edinburgh, and now consult-
ing chemist in the city of New York : bicarbonate of magnesia,
20 grains ; bicarbonate of lime, 10 grains ; chloride of sodium
and magnesia, 1.5 ; sulphate of magnesia, 90 ; hydro, sulph. of
magnesia and lime, 2 ; sulphate of lime, 90 ; solid matter, 15.3.5 ;
Bulphureted hydrogen gas, 20.8 inches per gallon.
Utica is situated 93 miles from Albany by railroad, and 232
from Buffalo : by the Erie Canal it is 110 from the former place,
and 254 from the latter. The city is beautifully located on the
8. side of the Mohawk river, on an inclined plane rising from the
river, so as to command, from its elevated parts, many fine
views. The stre-ets are generally laid out with regularity, are of
good width, and well paved. The buildings, which are of brick,
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are mostly of u HiijH'rior kind. Its population \h ithont 15,000,
It contuinH n conrtliouHc, and otlior cniinty linil(lin<j;H, hanks, nn-
niProns cluirrlifs, and has several charitahlo and oIIht institu-
tions. The Slafc LiLuntic A'<(/lum, situated on t'U'vattMJ frroiuid,
ahoiit a inilo west of the (M'utro of the city, l;as lino huiidiufrH,
with a lar((o farm attached to it. Tiiis institution, which is an
honor to the state, was estahlished for persons of unsound mind
rcsideiit within its limits. Frif nds of this unfortunate class can
always ohtain admission for them hy applying to the proper au-
thorities.
Utica is a central point for canals, railroads, and tnrnpikep,
which radiate from it in all directions. The railroads, and the
ICrie Canal, (whi»,'h is hero 70 feet wide and -even feet deep,)
pass through it, on the east to Alhany, and on the west to Buf-
falo ; and the CherMugo ('anal, which is here joined with the
Erie, extends 8. to ninghamton, in Itniome county, 0(1 miles dis-
tant. The country around is fertile, popidous, and rich, and is
the centre of an extensive trade. There are many w«'ll-kept
hotels situated on Genesee-street, the princi|)al street of the city.
Stages leave Utica for all the rhief places within a circuit of
many miles ; and for Il/iaca, 04 miles from Utica, three times a
week. » .
Trknton Falls, situated on West Canada Creek, 15 miles in
a N. K. direction from Utica, are yearly growing in interest with
twirists. They can be reached by conveyances from Little Falls,
Herkimer, and Utica : they are, however, nearer to the latter
place, and by leaving early in the morning, the visiter, if ho in-
tends devoting but one day to them, will have an opportunity of
returning in the evening. These falls, which are six in number,
commence a short distance above the High Bridge, on the Black
River road, and terminate at Conrad's Mills ; embracing a dis-
tance of two miles, with an aggregate fall of 312 ft. The ap-
pearance of the falls varies greatly with the state of the water.
The scene, which at all times possesses great interest, is in sea-
sons of freshet extremely wild and exciting.
There is a well-kept hotel near the falls, where visiters meet
with every accommodation ; and the fine trout dinners which are
usHally served up here are in high repute. From this house you
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View of Trenton Falls.
(IcsroiKJ a j)iitluvay ItJulinj^ to a lon^j staircase down the steep
])d\\k of thf Wfst ('anadii Creek, which has worn a friglitful
rliasin throui^h a rocky range, in some places 150 ft de. p ^
t 'Mice yoii proceed lip the stream, and follow the wiiidin<( f »ot-
[nih to .S!ierman"s Fall, which has a descent of 35 ft., with its
^ri' atest fall towards the west, from the foot of which the stream
pn.iis along, with less rapidity desceiidinjr to Conrad's Falls,
ulilch have a |)itch of about X.M) ft. The High Falls hav? a
jx'rpi'iuiicular pitch of lUI) ft., and are divided by rifts in the rock
ii.lo three d.ilrrent and splendid cascades, — forming, with tlio
cliii-iin. l!ie high banks covered with foliage, and the rocky clitTs,
a scene of the wildest grandeur. I'lie Mill-Dam Fall, from the
r-gniarity and smuotlines.s of the rock, has a uj-'^'orm pitch of
aliDiit 1() ft., with a width of 175 ft. The waters •>'' the Upper
l''u!lf{, which have an abrupt descent of a])0ut 20 ft., are received
iut!) a caj)acious busin, lliat passes off through a wild ravine along
l!;e rocky bed of the river, for about a mile, tov urds the Cascades,
wliioh have a fall of about 18 ft.
A few years ago, two young ladies lost their lives here, in con-
poqiienco of the unprotected state in which a narrow ledge of
rocks was left, at the foot of a high precipice, and on the brink
overlooking the rushing waters, from whence they fell into the
boiling stream. After this unfortunate circumstaiico it was made
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This road is properly an exfension of the Utica and Schenectady
Railroad, and like that road, is one in the chain uniting the Hud-
son with Lake Erie, It is 54 miles in length, and was opened
for travel in 1839, and cost, up to Jan. 1, 1S48, ,$1,350,000.
White shorn', four miles w. of Utica, is a pleasunt village, sur-
rounded by rich and cultivated land. Pop. about 2,000. — Oris-
kaiiy, situated on a creek of the same name, near its junction
with the Mohawk, is a small but thriving place seven miles from
Utica.
Rome, 15 miles, and from Albany by railroad 108, and by the
Erie Canal 125 miles, is situated between the Mohawk river and
Wood Creek, and is haiidsoinely laid out, having wide streets
crossing each other at right iinglos, and two squares. It contains
a courthouse, jail, county-offices. United States arsenal, a num-
ber of workshops, and about 2,500 inhabitants. The village,
which is a semi-capital of the county, is built on the site of Fort
Stanwix, erected in 1758, and rebuilt during the revolutionary
war, under the name of Fort Schuyler, on the summit-level be-
tween the ocean and Lake Ontario. Hnwley^s Basin, on the
canal, four miles distant, is a small but growing place.
Verona Centre, Oneida Depot, and Wampsville, are small
and unimportant places on the route. At the second of these,
the passenger cars usually stop a few minutes.
SvKACiJSE, 54 miles from Utica, situated on both railroad and
canal, is 147 miles from Albany and 178 from Buffalo, by the
railroad, and 171 miles from Albany and 193 from Buffalo, by
the canal. It was incorporated in 1825, and now contains about
?^,000 inhabitants. The village and surrounduig country are
celebrated for ihe manufa'iture of salt, made from brine springs
which abound here. These works are an important source of
revenue to the state, which receives six cents per bushel on all
that is manufactured here. Fine f.!!! is made by evaporation by
Keat, and coarse salt by solar evaporation. The Oswego Canal
connects Syracuse and the Erie Canal with Lake Ontario. The
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Syracuse House, an excellent hotel near I'le railroad depot, and
the Empire House, which has recently been built and elegantly
furnished, are the principal hotels. Omnibuses leave Syracuse
for Salina every hour. The canal-boats stop a quarter of a mile
s. of the railroad depot.
At Syracuse, the railroad and canal, which have kept in close
proximity with each other from Schenectady, take a separate
course, each winding and twisting about until they again meet at
Rochester, tl railroad crossing the canal at Pittsford ; whence
they again diverge, the Erie Canal taking a westerly direction to
Lockport, and thence a southerly one to Buffalo, The railroad
takes a course s. w. to Batavia ; thence southerly to Attica ;
thence almost due west to BuUalo. Those journeying west, can
select either of the above routes, or the canal route from Syra-
cuse to Oswego, 38 miles, — the Uiiual time being seveji hours, and
the fare ^1.50, — and there take the steamboat to llie I'louth of
the Cienesee river. (See the following route.) Travellers can also
go from Oswego to Niagara Falls. Fare, including meals, ^4.00
io ^5.00. (For continuation o{ the western route see page 200.)
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OSWEGO AND SYRACUSE RAILROAD.— The opening of this
road will complete the chain of conununication which is to con-
nect Lake Ontario by railroad and steamboat with the Atlantic
cities. It extendi from Oswego on the lake to Syracuse, there
uniting with the Erie Canal, and the chain of railroads from Bos-
ton to Buffalo. Its entire length is 35 miles: its highest grade
does not exceed 11)^ feet, and that only for a short distance, and
most of the grades are under 14 feet. It is in a great degree free
from curves, and those which exist are of a radius varying from
400 to 11,000 feet The entire cost is estimated at $437,500, or
i^l2,50O per mile ; it is to be constructed in the best possible man-
ner, and of heavy rail, and will be opened for travel in the sum-
mer of 1848.
Oswego, a port of entrj', and semi-capital of Oswego county,
N. Y., lies on both sides of the Oswego river, at its confluence
with Lake Ontario. Its location affords great facilities for com-
merce and manufactures, (tJio great water-power of the river be-
uig applied to the lattsr purpose J commanding, as it does, the
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markets of the lakes and the St. Lawrence river ; also the inte-
rior of the state, and the city of N. York hy the railroad and
canal from Oswego to Syracuse, and hero with the Erie Canal
and the railroads diverging from thence hoth on the e. and on the
W. The harbor, if we except that of Sackett's Harbor, is the best
port on Lake Ontario ; it is formed by a pier or mole tilled with
Btone, 1,219 feet long on the w. side, and 250 feet on the e. side,
with an entrance between them sufficient for the egress and in-
gress of vessels. The depth of water within the pier is from 10
to 20 feet. The entire cost of this work was {^93,000. The
population of Oswego, according to a census just completed,
(1848,) is 9,j.?n ; East Oswego having 4,*]41, and West Oswego
5,198. Li 1840 the entire population was 4,500, and in 1845 it
was 6,818. Steamboats, during the period of na^ gation, run to
the principal j)lace8 on Lake Ontario ; also to Rochester and Lew-
iston. ^
AUBURN AND SYRACUSE RAILROAD, w estern route continued
from page 199. — (See Mup No. 21.) — 1 his short road runs from
Syracuse to Auburn, 2G miles, and is the fourth separate line on
the route from x\lbany to ButFalo. It was opened for travel in
1839, and cost up to Jan. 1, 1848, ^820,000.
Skaneateles, five miles s. of the Auburn and Syracuse Rail-
road, with which it is connected by a branch railroad, is delight-
fully situated at the foot of Skaneateles I^ake. The site of the
village is one of surpassing beauty, conmianding a view of the
lake for seven or eight miles, and of the country rising gently
from the shore into hills 100 feet high, the sides of which are
highly cultivated, and surrounded by fine farms and country res-
idences. Ihe lake is 16 miles long, and from half a milf to one
and a half wide, and abounds with trout, salmon-trout» and other
fish. Its water is deep uuA remarkably pure, its bottom gravelly,
and its shores bold and picturesijuc, rising, towards the head oi
the lake, abruptly several hmidred feet.
Auhurn, one of the most beautiful and thriving villages iu the
state, is situated on the Outlet, two and a half miles from Owasco
Lake. This lake, which is 12 miles long and about one wide,
contains an abundance of excellent fish, and is a great resort for
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anglers. The shores of the lake are surrounded by rugfjed and
picturesque scenerj'. Auburn is 173 miles w. from Albany, and
152 £. from Buffalo, and contains about 6,000 inhabitants. Tho
streets are wide, well paved, and there are handsome ranges of
«toue and brick stores, and, in tho retired parts, some tasteful
dwellings and ornamented grounds. The Auburn State Prison^
located on the n. side of tho Owasco Outlet, is a splendid edifice
of its kind, erected at a cost of more than half a million of dollars
The enclosure forms a square, 500 feet on a side, surrounded by a
stone wall 2,000 feet long, and from 16 to 40 feet high. The
Owasco Outlet runs along the outside of the s. wall, and moves
a water-wheel attached to a shaft, which extends throuf'h the
wail, and sets in ^notion the machinery W'"iin the prison. The
building forms three sides of a square, the front of which is 276
feet long, and the wings 242 feet long and 45 wide. The main
building faces to tho e. The \. wing is divided into solitary cells
and a hospital, and the s. wing into cells. Between the wings
is an area of grass and gravelled walks ; to the w. of this is the
interior yard, surrounded with workshops built against the outer
wall. In tiie front part of the main building is the residence of
(lie keeper, and offices for the clerk and agent. The walls that
form the enclosure are 35 feet high, 4 thick, and 2.000 in extent,
or 500 feet on each front. The prisoners labor together in silence
when at work, and when not employed are confined in solitary
cells. Visiters can obtain admission within the walls by paying
a small fee.
AUBURN AND ROOHESTER RAILROAD, ^See Map No. 21.)
— This road forms the fifth link in the Great Western line of
railroads from Albany to Buffalo. It joins with the Auburn and
Syracuse Railroad, and extends from Auburn to Rochester, a dis-
tance of 77 miles. It was opened for travel in 1840, and cost,
up to Jan. 1, 1848, $2,087,797.
Cayuga village lies on tho n. k. side of Cayuga Lake, and
contains about 350 inhabitants. The celebrated " Cayuga Bridge,"
a mile and eight /ods in length, hero crosses the lake, and gives
the traveller an extensive and beautiful view of this sheet of wa-
ter, and its highly cultivated shores, as far as the eye can reach.
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The railroad brid((e, a mile and a half long, is carried over its n
end. Cayuira Lake is a beautiful expanse of very transparent
water, 40 miles long, and from one to four broad. Its outlet is
about 2i) miles s. of Lake Ontario. It is surrounded by well-
cultivated farms and thriving villages, and abounds with nalmon-
trout, pickerel, perch, white-fish, pike, 6lc. Owing to its depth,
which is said in some places to exceed 500 feet, it is rarely closed
by ice, even in the most rigorous winters. Steamboats ply be-
tween Cayuga IJridge and Ithaca in its s. part, a distance of 40
miles, stopping at intermediate places. These boats run in con-
nection with the cars on the Auburn and Rochester, and the
Ithaca and Owego railroads, and also with the various stage
routes in this vicinity. The boats leave Ithaca at an '!y hour
in the morning daily for Cayuga Bridge, arriving in time for the
trains going either east or west. (For Ithaca, see page 151.)
Seneca Falls village, situated on both sides of the outlet of
Seneca Lake, is IG miles w. from Auburn. The water-power
aftbrded by the outlet is very great, the descent in 12 miles be-
ing about 80 feet. The Cayuga and Seneca Canal, which unites
with the Erie Canal at Montezuma, passes through the village.
Waterloo lies on the outlet of Seneca Lake, along which runs
the Seneca Canal, and the Auburn and Rochester Railroad,
which passes through the village. It contains grist and saw mills,
tanneries, and other evidences of industry, and is a busy place,
with a population of about 2,500.
Geneva, situated at the n. w. corner of Seneca Lake, which is
here about two miles wide, is 52 miles w. from Syracuse, 51 s. e.
from Rochester, 109 from Albany, and 12G from Buffalo. It is
built upon the side and sunnnit of an eminence rising up from
the lake, the plane of which, elevated more than 100 feet above
the lake, affords a fine view of this beautiful expanse of water,
the high and sloping shore beyond it, and the valley of its outlet.
Upon the w. it is bounded by low hills, rising by terraces, highly
cultivated, and adorned with handsome dwellings. The principal
street of the village runs near to, and parallel with the lake shore,
and the mansions on the eastern side have hanging gardens reach-
ing to the water's edge. The business part of the village, which
is compactly built, extends to the plain that lies at the foot of the
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AUBURN AN) ROCHESTER RAILROAD.
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lake, and contains many fine stores, &c. 7'ho accommodutions
at the several hotels are very good, and the charges moderate.
Conveyance can readily be obtained to any part of the village
or vicinity. Steamboats ply regularly on the lake, connecting
with stage routes to Elmira and Corning, and at the latter place
with the railroad to Blossburg, in the n. part of Pennsylvania.
Seneca Lake, one of the most beautiful, and the largest of the
lakes of Western New York, is 40 miles long, and varies in width
from two to four miles. From its great depth, which, \2 miles
from its outlet, is 5G0 feet, it is never entirely frozen over. It is
elevated 4.31 jeet above tidewater. Its outlet, which is at the
northeastern angle, affords great water-power at Waterloo and
Seneca Falls. The outlet of Crooked Lake enters Soneca Lake
12 miles 8. of Geneva, having a descent of 26') feet. A canal
extends from its north end to the Erie Canal, and another con-
nects it with C'rooked Lake.
Canandaigua, on the Auburn and Rochester Railroad, 221
miles from Albany, 104 from Buffalo, 74 from Syracuse, and 29
from Rochester, is finely situated on a plain at the n. end of Ca-
nandaigua Lake. The ground descends gently towards the lake,
presenting a fine view of it from the village. The town is beau-
tifully built, lying chiefly in two parallel streets, running n. and
s., and crossed at right angles by a number of others. At the
centre is a fine public square, on which stands the courthouse and
other public buildings. No town in the state excels this in pic-
turesque beauty, or is a more desirable place of residence, it being
surrounded by a rich agricultural country, producing every luxury
and comfort. — Canandaigua Lake, a beautiful sheet of water,
14 miles long, and from a mile to a mile and a half wide, presents
on its shores much delightful scenery. Its waters, which are
elevated 670 feet above the ocean, are very deep, beautifully
clear, and contain a variety of excellent fish. The Burning
Spring is situated in a ravine, on the w. side of Bristol, eight
miles s. e. from Canandaigua. The gas rises, through fissures of
slate-rock, from the margin and bed of a brook : where it passes
through the water it is in bubbles, and flashes only when a flamo
is applied ; but where it flows directly from the rock, it bums with
a gteady tnd beautiful flame. In winter it forms openings iu tha
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in
snow, and being set on Hrc, presents the novel spectacle of a flame
rising out of the snow. In very cold weather, tubes of ice are
formed around these currents of gas, to the height of two or three
feet, the gas issuing from their tops. When burning in a still
evening, these natural gas-lights present a beautiful appearance.
RociiESTKR lie" on both sides ol the Genesee river, seven miles
s. of Ijako Ontario; by railroad w. from Albany 250 miles — by
the Erie Canal, 2(19 ; and e. from BufValo, by the former route
75 miles — by the latter, 95. The population, in 1820, was 1,502 ;
in IB.'iO, 9,261) ; in 1840,20,191. It was founded in 1812, by
Nathaniel Rochester, and others, all of whom were from Mary-
land ; and was incorporated as a village in 1817 — as a city in
1834. It is handsomely laid out, with considerable, though not
entire, regularity. The e. and w. parts of the city are connect-
ed by three bridges, and the river is also crossed in the middle of
the city by the splendid aqueduct of the Erie Canal, which rests
on 1 1 arches, is 804 feet long, and cost ^80,000. The streets
are spacious, with a width varying from 00 to 80 feet, well paved
in the centre, with convenient sidewalks ; and there are also
several public squares which are enclosed. Buffalo-st., which is
broad and straight, runs through the centre of the city, crossing
the river on a bridge : on the east side it is culled Muin-st. The
city is handsomely built, chiefly with brick, and a large number
of the stores and dwellings are elegant ; many of the houses
have fine gardens, ornamented with fruit-trees and shrubbery.
Some of the churches and public buildings are handsome struc-
tures.
Rochester owes its rapid growth and present greatness to the
vast water-power created by the falls in Genesee river, which
amount to 268 feet within the bounds of the city, in which are
throe successive perpendicular falls of 96, 20, and 105 feet, be-
sides rapids. On these rapids and falls are many large flouring-
mills, not surpassed by any others in the world, and numerous
other hydraulic works. These mills are capable of manufactu-
1 ug 5,000 barrels of flour daily.
As a seat of commerce, the city is meet admirably situated.
] I is the port of entry of the Genesee collection district, and by
1 ( ike Ontario may participate in all the trado of the St. Law-
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to Carthajre, 2^ miles n. of th«' oentro of the city, where sleatn-
lioats arrive and drpart daily, and to wliicfi there is a railroad
Irom the city. The river is naviijahle for hoats to IJie head of
tlio rapids, a distance of 53 miles, and steamboats of li^ht burden
may ply between the city and the villa^je of Avon, 20 miles s.
The Erie C'anrd passes centrally thronjrh the city, iJfivinjj it ac-
cess on the east to Albany, and thence hy the Hudson river to
Nt \v York ; and on the wi'st to IJntV.do, aiul thence to the npj)er
!uk»'s and the tjreat West. The (ienesee Valle\ Canal is tc
(M)iinect it with Olean on the Al!e(rh;uiy river, and thence with
l*.tfsl)ur<;. The cliain of railroads from Hoston to IJutlalo passes
ihroujjh it, givin^T it a ready access to hoth sections of the coun-
try, and intermediate places. It has several well-kept and
eli'^antly furnished hotels, where the traveller will find every
iKcommodation. The principal ones are the Eai[lr, American,
Nciv Mansion House, Congvess Hall, Clinton, Rochester, &.C.,
The Gknesek Falls arc seen to the best advantage from tho
K. side of the stream. The railroad cars pass about 100 rods s.
of tho most southerly fall on (ieneseo River, so that passengers
in crossing lose the view. T'hese falls have t/irec perpendicular
pitches, .nd two rapids ; the first great cataract is 80 rods helow
tlio a(jueduct, the stream plunging perpendicularly 9G feet. The
ledge here recedes up the river from the centre to the sides,
breaking tho water into three distinct sheets, unsurpassed in
beauty by any waterfall in the state, although those of Niagara
and Cohoes »iave more sublimity. From 'f'lhle Rock, in the
centre of these falls, Sam Patch made his last and fatal leap.
The river below the first cataract is broad and deep, with occa-
sional rapids to the second fall, where it airain deseends perpen-
dicularly 20 feet. Thence the river pursues its course, which is
noisy and rapid, to tho third and last fall, over which it pours its
flood down a perpendi^'ular descent of 105 feet. Below this fall
arc numerous rapids which continue to Carthage, tho end of
navigation on the Genesee river from Lake Ontario. The
entire descent from Rochester to Carthage is stated at 2G8 feet.
Mount Hope, a rural cemetery amidst wild and picturesque
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iccnory, \h Mitiiated two milrs s. of tlio railroad (lep«^ u.d ix
qnartrr of a iiiilo e. of tho river and tlio Oouchoc Vullcy • ': jial
It is said to Hiirpass in IxMUty oitlicr (irconwood at IJrooklyn, or
Mt. Anbnrn urar IJonton. Omnibuses leave Kocliester for Ml
Hope nuiny tinirs daily. Fare li2i cents.
Tlio Arun NprimrH, wliieh uro yearly incrensinfr in public
favor, nro sitnated in tlio valley of tbo Genesee, ID miles from
Rochester, and i25 from C'anandaijrna. Tho villajje, which is orj
tho ri},djt bank of tho river, is elevated 100 feet above it, and is
delightfully situated on a terrace, connnandiufj an ext"nsivc view
of the nei<rhborin«r country. Tho waters of these sprinjrs have
obtained celebrity, from their eflicaey in curiuj; various disorders;
this, added to the rural attractions of the spot, induces thousands
to visit them. 'I'he hnlcla are tlie Comstork llouffc, which has
recently been enlarj^ed, and finished with drawinjr and sleeping
rooms in the most elejjant modern t-lyle ; the Avon Hold, an
excellent house, also jjreatly iniproved ; the American, Knicker'
hacker Hall, and the Pavilion, which afford fine accommoda-
tions. A stn(re leaves Rochester, during tho season, every
morning^, and packef-hoats on tho Genesee Valley Canal land
passenjrers within two miles, from which point carriages are in
readiness to convey them to the Sprinj^s.
From Rochester there are three modes of conveyance to
Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Tho route by railroad to Buft'alo,
74 miles, is the most expeditious ; tho canal route, 95 miles,
is, however, tho cheapest. Steamboats, during the season of
navigation, run daily from Carthage, which is connected with
Rochester by railroad, to Lc/c/sfow, on tho Niagara river; and
thence tho passengers are conveyed by railroad to Niagara Falls
and Buffalo. Tiio whole distance from Rochester to Niagara
Falls, by the railroad, about to bo built, is 81 miles, 26 of which
(from Lockport to the Falls) are already in operation. When
this road is fniished, it will complete a cliain of railroad from Bos-
ton to a point in Canada opposite Detroit, Mich. ; and when the
roads from New York to Albany are finished, it will make a line
from the metropolis to the same point, via Niagara Falls, and
through Upper Canada.
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contains the deep excavation for the canal, cut thronjjh the
mountain ridjjo for the distance of three niiieH, at an average
depth of 20 feet, in linieKtono rock. It descends in a natural
ravine from the hijriier to the lower plain, by five double locks of
12 feet lift each ; so that whilst one boat ascends, another nmy
descend the steep. These locks, which are of superior workinau-
sliijj, with stone steps in the centre and at eitlur side, are guard-
ed with iron railinj^s for the convenience of passfu^rcrs. The
canal beini; supplied by Tonawanta creek from the inexhaustible
reservoir, Lake Erie, distant 30 miles, atFords an abundant supply
ol' water for hy<lraulic purposes, whence the villa;:ro chiefly de-
rives its prosperity. From the foot of tlio steps the canal con-
tinues upon one level of CG miles, ending two niiles e. of Rochester.
TONA WANDA RAILROAD, (see Map No. 2:2.)— This road ex-
tends from Rochester to Attica, and is a continuation, from tin
former place, of the roads from Albany to BuilUlo and Niaj^ara
Falls. It is 43 miles in leuirtb, and the cost of construction up to
Jan. 1, 1848, was ^l')'.i,335.
This road passes tliroufrh the villajrps of C/iili, 9 miles;
Cfiurchcille, 13; Bfraen, 11 ', Bi/ron,2o', Batacia, 32 \ AlcX'
antler, 40, and to Atticd, 43 miles.
ATTIOA AND BUFFALO RAILROAD, (see Map No. 22.) -
This road extends from Attica to ButTulo, 32 miles, and com-
pletes the great chain in the lino of railroads extending from
Boston to the waters of Lake Erie, and by the Hudson river to
the city of New York. It was opened for travel in 1842, and
cost in its construction, up to Jan. 1, 1848, .^112,188.
The principal places on this route are Dnrien, G miles from
Attica; Aldcn, 11 miles; Lancaster, 2\ miles; Checktawaga,
Q6 miles. We now arrive at Buffalo.
Buffalo. — This city, a port of entry, and the capital of Erie
county, is situated on the outlet of Lake Erie, at the head of
Niagara river, and at the mouth of BulFulo creek, which forms
its harbor. It is from Albany, by railroad, 32.> miles, — by the
Erie Canal 3G4 miles ; 470 from New York ; 22 s. s. e. from
Niagara Falls; 75 from Roclusler, by railroad; 31 from Lock-
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port; 103 N. N. K. from Clevrliiiid, Ohio; 290 E. by N. from De-
troit ; and r>'>7 from Chicago, Illinois.
Hnllalo was orii^inally laid out in 1801, but j;rew slowly until
1812, in wliirli year it became a military post. In Dec. 1813,
every buildinjr in it, save two, was burnt by a party of liritisli
and Indians. It .soon, however, rose from its ashes, and in four
years afterwards contained upwards of 100 buildinj^s, some of
them l;ir<re and ele;rant. Pop. in 1^2."), only 2,412; in 18.3.'),
l."),(i(il ; in 184;"), 2;). 773; and in January, 1848, it contained
10.000. At the close of tlie war of 1812, the United States
p.iid the inhabitants of HiiOulo a (Hjmpeiisation of .S^80,000 for
tile lo-(Kes they had sustained by the conlla^ration of 1813.
liidKdo owes the commencement of her prosperity to the com-
pletion of the I'^rio C'anal, whi<;h was opened in 182.">. It wa;-
in(!i)iporated as a city in .\pril, 1S32, is divided into five wards,
and 'governed by a mayor and common council, annually elected.
It is laid out partly on a bluiror terrace, risinjr oO feet above the
lake, and partly on the low f^round or marsh towards tiic lako
and creek. The n)arsh havin<r been drained, 's now bocome thf
business part of the city. The {rround on which the city is buill
rises }.rra(lually from the civek, which runs throu;;h its 8. part, and
at the distance of two miles it becomes an extended plain, ele-
vated ')() fei t abdve [iake Erie, whence there is a dclijrhtfid vi( w
of the lake, t!ie Nia;i^ara river, the Erie Canal, and the Canadri
i-hore. Tile c'.ty is rejridarly laid out, with broad and .straii>hl
[Streets t!ial intersect usually at riiijiit angles. Main-st., more than
two miles loni> and 120 feet broad, is occupied on either side with
.me. lolly stores, dwellin;rs, and hotels, which present an imposiny
appearan(re. The three pub!C s<ji:ares, Niagara, Franklin, and
\Vashin;^ton, which are planted wit!', trees, add iimch to the
beauty and health of the city. IJutralo has a courthouse, jail,
county-cIfM'k's otrKje, two markets, in the uj)per story of one of
which are the common-council chamber and city offices, about
twenty churches, several bankinjr-houses. a theatre, and many
spacious and elejrant hotels.
A pier, of wood and stone, extends 1 ,.')00 feet on the s. side of
the mouth of the creek, forming!; a breakwater, for tiie protection
of vessels from the violent gales occasionally e.vporienced here.
roni
De-
wly vintil
ec. IHIS,
3f British
1(1 in four
, some of
in 1835,
contiiined
od Stutfs
::<(), 000 for
) the coni-
). It NVIU
five wards,
lly elected.
L above the
Is tlio lako
become tlif
-Ity is buill
s. part, and
plain, elc-
rhtfid vi( \\
he Cauadn
lud strainh)
|, more than
r side vvilh
|in imposino
mklin, and
lueh to the
house, jail,
of one of
Ihces, about
and many
[\e s. side of
protection
[need here.
BUFFALO AND NIAGARA FALLS RAILROAD.
209
The lijrhlhouse, 40 feet hii^li ; nd '2\) in diameter, placed at the
head of the j)ier, is a substantial and beautiful structure, built of
dressed yellowish limestone.
IhitValo has already become a preat commercial mart, from tlie
tradinjjf facilities atVorded by the canal and railmud, in connection
with the lake navijijation, which lias an extent of soimi thousands
of miles. It has conmmnication on the u. by canal with Albany,
and thenco by a chain of railroads, 5:^r» miles lun<r, with IJoston
It is also connected by railroad with Niajrara Falls and Lewiston,
oil the north.
The j)rincipal hot(>ls in BufTilo are the Aniciicari, Munsinn
Hou.tCf Wcsirrn, IJnitrd Sfairs, Commercial, Ejcchatigr, and
Ihijf's. There are also other excellent houses, where the wants
of travellers are well attended to. (For routes from liidlalo to
Detroit, Chicago, &^c., see Index.)
BUFFALO AND NIAGARA FALLS RAILROAD.— This road
extends from ButValo to Niagara Falls, 2:2 miles; it was opened
for travel in IB.'iG, and the cost of construction to Jan. 1, 1848,
was .*j$'J()4,902. The total number of passenrrors carried over the
road durinjr the year was GO, .')()().
RoL'TKS FROM Ik^KlALO TO NlAGAKA FaLI.S. — (See Map No.
20. — Visiters can reach Niajjara Falls from BuftUlo, either by
tlie Buffalo and Nini^ara Falls Railroad, or by stcamhoat to
Chipjxtwa, on the Canada side, or to Schlosser. on the American
side. These Falla are also readied from Ror/it'stfr by the Erie
Canal to Lock port, and thence by railroad to the Falls ; there-
hy dispensinjj with the route throu<;h Buffalo, — u savinj; of both
time and expense. By the Jinffalo and Niatriira Falls Rail-
road, passen|Ter8 are conveyed direct to the Falls, on the Ameri-
can side, 22 miles distant ; and from the steamboat-landinjr at
Srhlossrr, either by the cars or stoi^r, runnin<r direct to the
Tails. From the landinpf at Chippewa, the railroad connecting;
(iiieenston with that place takes you to Niaixara Falls, a short
distance v. of Chippewa, stoppiuij opposite the I'avilion Hotel,
and al>out half a mile from the C'lifton Ilon.se. T/ic fare on
each of t/ie routes from liaff'alo is 75 cents; going and return-
ing by the same cunveyance, ,*$1.25.
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RAILROAD AND STEAIMBOAT ( OMPAMON.
;'i!N
>'
View of Xi.veira FaV.a
FALLS OF NLA.GARA.
(See Map No. 2'J.)
TliPSP Flails nre lirlievot] to be the most sublime object of the
kind in the world. Lanjjiiiijre is incapable of conveyinjr to the
mind an a<le(|nitfe description of tlieir bennties. Their immenpitv
raises cniotions of terror, wo)vler. and deli<rht, in all who look
upon theni. 'I'here are other falls which have a greater perpeii-
difidar descent, bnt none in the known world where snch a mass
of water is precipitated from 80 preat a heifxht. It has been cooi-
ptiled that the quantity of water dischar<red over the Falls is
<!7(),<l()(Mous per minute. On viewiu<r this ma<;nifjcent w<<rk ol
nature, the words of the Psalmist are forcibly brought to mind :
" I will remember the works of the Lord. Thon art the (ioii
that doest wonders. The waters saw thee, () (Jod ; the dej)llis
also were troubled ; the earth trembled and shook. Thy way is
iu the sea, and thy path 'n the great waters, and thy foosteps are
not known."
The Falls are situated on tlie Niagara river, 14 miles above
Luke Ontario, and 23 below Lake Erie, on the New York side.
ihjort of tlio
yinjr to tlu>
r inimensity
11 who look
liter perppM-
Isuch u muss
s been coin-
Ithe Falls is
out work ol
lit to miiul :
irt llio (io(i
•, the depths
Thy wiiy is
foostcps are
Iniiles above
Iv York side.
FALLS OF NIAGARA.
2U
The riv(T forms the outlet of lii*? waters of the jjreut upper lakes,
which, lo;j^etlirr with I'lr.o aud Ontario, drain, accordnij; to I'ro-
lesHor Drake ol" Kentucky, au area of country c(pial to 10,000
sipiaie mile.'*, and the <xtent of their surface is estimated at
'J.'I.DOO s(piare miles. These lakes contain nearly one-half of the
tresh water on the surface of the j^lohe. \, the distance of about
lliree-fourths of a nnle above the Falls, the river be<fins a raj)id
descent, makinjT within that distance a succi'ssion (tf slopes, i(pial
to r)J fett on the American side, and .")? on the op|)osite one ; and
Ibrminjj a pow«'rful ciUTent at the Falls, it turns at a rijfht ant^!e
to toe N. i;., and is then suddenly contracted in width from three
miles to thr<-e-lourths of ii mile. He!(nv the cataract the river is
oidv hall' a mile wide, l»ut its d< ptli exceeds IJOO feet. Tlu^ cat-
aract is divided mlo two parts by (ioat or Iris Island, containiu};
about 7.'» acres ; but the |)rinc pal channel is on the western or
I'unadian side, and lorms the (jln-at Ilorse-Shoe Fall, over wluch
about seveu-ei^iiihs ui' the whole is thrown. 'I'he eastern channel
between (ioat Island and the State of New Yoik isa<,fain dividcuj
li\ a small island, named I'rospect, forming; ;i beautitid cascade,
'i'he descent on the American side, as ascertained hy measure-
ment, is 11)4 bet, and on the Canadian side l.'iS feet.
The chief fealuri « of this sublime s(,'eiie are — the (ireat Ilorso-
.•^hoe Fall, (Ioat Island. Table U(»(k, and the American Fall
The best sinjrU' vi«'W of tiie cataract is that from Tr.bM Rock, on
the C'anadian side ; the best view of the rapids i.« fro;!; 'ioat Isl-
and ; and of the American Fall, from the iVrry u slu i: d;su;Mco
below the Falls, on the American side : but the lou ;t snblimo
and overpowerinjr view is that of the (ireat llorse-Shoe Fall, on
the Caiuida side.
A briiljre connects Hath and (ioat islands wit!i the main laud,
the erection of which was a work of noble darin;;, for it is berr
that the waters rush with tremendous vekxtity towards the lear-
l\d abyss. On Hath Islanil is a toll-house, where visiters are re-
tjuired to inscribe their names, and at the same tinw |)ay a fee
of ttcvntif-Jh-c rents, whi(di entitles them to visit all the islands
with their a|)i)enda^es, as often as may be wish(>d, during the
visit or season, without any adilitional char<;e. On (ioat Island
the visiter will (hul {^uide-boards, ilirr-ctin;; to all tlie most iutor*
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212
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT COMPANION.
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estinjj places and objects around the island. There is also a
bridjje, called the Terrapin IJridjjfe, ubont .'iOO feet in lenjjth, jut-
l\n<r out from the w. part of Goat Island, which projects 10 feet
over the Horse-Shoe Fall. On the rocks, at the ver<re of the
precipice, is a stone tower, erected in IH'.VA, which is 45 ft. high,
wifh winding stairs on the insid.', and an open gallery on the top,
surrounded by an iron balustrade, from which, or from tho end
of the bridge, the effect of tho Falls upon the beholder is awfully
sublime.
The descent to the bottom of the Falls, on Cioat Island, is ac-
complished by covered winding stairs, erected in the year 18i29,
by tho late Nicholas Diddle, Es(j., of Philadelphia : it gives visit-
ers an opportunity of descending below the bank, and of passing
a considerable distance behind the two main sheets of water.
The descent from the island to the margin of the river is 185 ft.
A common flight of steps leads down 40 feet to tho peri)en(iicular
spiral steps, DO in number, which are enclosed in a building in
tho shape of a hexagon ^ resting on a firm foundation at the bot-
tom. From the foot of the building there ar^^ three ])atlis leading
to the most important points of observation, one of which leads to
the river below, a distance of bO feet, where visiters irill fi/id one
of t/ie finest lis!ti:iir plwes in this part of the world. Here was
Sam Patch's jiun[)ing-place. The path at the left of the stair-
case leads to tho great Crescent, or Ilorse-Shoe Fall, where,
when the wind blows up the river, a safe and delightful passage
is opened behind the sheet of water. The path to the right leads
to a magnificent cave, appropriately named, on its discovery,
yEolus' Cave, or Cave of the Winds ; it is about 1:20 feet across,
50 wide, and 100 high, and is situated directly behind the Centre
Fall, or Cascade, which .-it the bottom is more than 100 ft. wide.
About 100 feet below the Falls, on tho American side, is an-
other staircase leading to the ferry, which connects with the Ca-
nadian shore. From tho ferry a very near view of the highest
Fall, and a most charming j)rosj)ect of the entire Fall, are ob-
tained. There is not the least danger in crossing th" river, com-
petent persons having charge of the boats ; and, for a short one,
the excursion is delightful, eight minutes being the usual time in
crossing. Persons occasionally swim across without difficulty
3 also a
nrlh, jUt-
"lO feet
e of the
ft. hish,
I the top,
the end
s nw fully
nd, is ac-
our 1829,
ives visit-
of pussing
of water.
• is 185 ft.
jM'iulicular
Duilthns ill
at the hot-
tlis leadiuj:
;h leads to
II find one
I lire was
the stair-
ull, where,
ad passage
riirlit leads
d.scovery,
IVet across,
the Centre
UO ft. wide,
side, is an-
ith the Ca-
Lho highest
|idl, are oh-
1 river, coni-
\. short one,
3ual time in
It difliculty
FALLS OF NIAGARA.
213
The visiter on hemi^ landed will proceed up the bank hy a car-
ria<^e road, at the head of which stands the Clifton House ; here
he may obtain refreshments, and aft»'rwards proceed towards
Table liock, where will be found a spiral staircase, from the foot
of which he can jjasa If).'] feet behintl the sheet of water. A
rfentlernan has the charjxe of this staircase, and furnishes dresses
and a jyjuide for visiters who wish to jjo beiund the sheet. 'I'hero
is iiere a readinfj-room, and a place of refreshment, with alliums,
an examination of which will, no doubt, prove interestiivjf A
short distance from Table Rock stands Mr. IJarnett's very inter-
esting Museum, a visit to which should not be onntted. 'I'he
Camera Obscura. a short walk from the Museum, is also worthy
the attention of visiters.
From Table Rock, a view of
which is presented in the en- «^
graving, there is one broac' and |^
unposing view of the entire
Falls, and much of the scenery
of the rapids and islands. It is
generally conceded that this
view, and that from the Terra-
pin Bridge and Tower, are the
best, and combine more of the ^t'
beautiful and sublime than can
be obtained from any other point
on either side of the river. In
ascending the bank from Table
Rock to the iiotelis, you have a
lino and extensive view of the
siuTounding country.
One of the grand new features at Niagara is the runnin,' of u
powerful steamer to the very edge of the cataract, thereby giv-
ing visiters an opportunity of enjoying a near and entirely new
view of the falls; and the grand scenery of the " (iuM." (J-tat
Island, Table Rock, and other places cf interest in lli»' vicinity.
The steamer " Maid of the Mist" runs /"'>///• limes daily, leaving
her wharf at the lowrr landinir, and touching at t!ie land n^- on
tlio Canada side, and thence passing along in front of the Amer-
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211
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT COMPANION.
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ican and the (Jreat Ilorsc-Shoe Falls, — so closo that the spray
dashes over tlie boat. The view thus aftorded is sublime. The
steamer is of ]()() tons burden, and fitted with every precaution
ajjainst aceidents, and so carefully jjuarded as to Inspire full con-
fidr'nce. It has (wn ciif^inet, so that if one fails, the other may
bo |)ut in irearinjj, which can be done in a minute and a half.
She is found with two anchors and chain cables ; and is also
provided with a small l)oal, by which a stronjr lino can be run
ashore the moment a necessity for doinjj so exists. Visiters are
taken from the vilIa<;o in carrianes. about a mile and a half, to
the sl#'amer. The road down the bank starts from the j)oint on
the American side which has been fixed upon as the terminus
of the Suspension I?iid^e. A b;;nd of music acconjpanies the
bo It.
'•'he Niau;itrn Su.ipnifdov Briilisr will sjian the 5i:»rrow ji^orpro
t.f thf> JN'iajjara river, between the cataract and the whirlpool, in
v'ev; of both, by an arch bOO feet !on^, 40 wide, and 2.'JU abovi*
'the water. It will be supjKJrled by HJ wire cables, 1,100 ft. loiijf,
und i ;)wards of 112 inches in circumference. Itsstreu'^th is to bo
equai to (')yA){) tons tension strain ; and it is to b*- subjected to tho
most tHn-^re ami conclusive tests, t;o as to render it safe beyond
any possible contingency. A railro;id track will extend thronfrli
its centre, unilinij the roads terminating at tho falls ; there will
also be carriage-ways and a footpath. It is to be completed by
the 1st of May, 1811), at a cost of ,S^190,000. Tho engineer is
Charles Ellet, Jr., Esq., of Philadelphia.
Three miles below the Falls is the Whirlpool, resembling in its
appearance the celebrated Maelstrom on the coast of Norway.
It is occasioned by the river tnaking nearly a right angle, while
it is here n;irrower than at any othe- ^lace, not being more than
30 rods wide, and the current rniuiing with such velocity as tc
rit'T up in the middle 10 r<>et j.^ove the sides. This lias been
ascertained by measuremeM, Tdere is a path leading down the
hank to the Whirlpool on U'lh sides, and, uiough somewhat dilli-
cult to descend and ascend, it is accomplished almost every day
on the American side.
A mile below the Whirlpool is a place on tho American sido
called the " Devil's Hole," embracing about two acres, cut ou
he spray
r^e. The
recauliou
full con-
)thcr may
(I a half.
lul is also
lu be run
"isiters aro
a half, to
le j)oint on
lenninus
iipanies the
irrow eorne
k'hirlpool, m
1 2:U) above
100 fl. loa^r,
u<^th is to bo
ectcd to Iho
afe boyoiul
nd thron;i;h
there will
onipleted by
engineer is
mbliunr in its
of Norway,
angle, while
jr more than
^locity as tc
lis has been
iirr clown the
Lewhat dilVi-
\ii every d^y
lerican side
;res, cut ou
FALLS OF NIAGARA.
215
laterally and perpendicularly in the rock by the side of the river,
and 1 ')0 ft. deep. An anjyrle of this hole or gulf conieH within a few
feet of the stage-road, allbrding travellers an opportunity, without
alighting, of looking into the yawning abyss. Hut they should
alight and pass to the further side of the flat j)rojecting rock,
where they will feel thenjselves richly repaid for their trouble.
The Burning Sprinir, on t!ie Canada side, is half a mile
above the Falls, and within a short distance of the rapids in the
Niagara river. (By referring to INIap 21) its location will be sfen.)
The water, which is warm, is surcharged with sul|)hureted hy-
t'rogon gas, which, on introi'ucing a light, inuuediately takes fire
and burns with a clear and steady flame.
On the same side of the Falls with the above are the village of
Chippewa, and Lundifs Ldnc, noteil as baltle-grounds of the
English and Americans in t!ie war of IblxJ.
DISTANCES.
MUet.
From Sleaniboal Landinpr across to Chippewa »4
From Fori Schlo.sser to Chippcnva IJ
From tlie Falls to Ciuppevva 2
Across the River at the Falls J
From the Eagle and Cataraet Hotels to Table Rock ]\
From the Falls to the Mnieral !S[)riiigs 2
" to the Whirlpool '^
" to the Devil's Hole 4
♦• to Erie Canal at Tonawanda 11
" to Bulla lo 22
" to Lockport 18
" to Lewiston 7
Hod:
•« to Goat Island by the bridge .*)«
Across the Falls on the American side 5(>
Across the foot of Goat Island 80
Length of Goat Island ItiO
Across the Ilorse-lSlioe Fall 114
From the steps of the Eagle and Cataract Hotels to top of
the bank 100
From top of the bank down the staircase to the River — 28
Width of River at the Ferry 76
Distance up the Canada bank 76
Ftit.
Depth of water at the Horse-Shoe 20
Depth of water at the Ferry 250
,rs
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RAIMIOAI) AND STEAHIBOAT CO.MrAMOX.
Qiirenstori is spveii t)iilen below tlio Fulls, oil the Niuuara rivfr,
directly ojjposiio licvvisloii, with which it in conncetpd by a ferry
This place was alwo the theatre of a battle duriiijr the war of lt<l::2,
and it contains the ninnunifnt erected to the memory of (icneral
Ilrocli, a IJritish otlirier, who received a mortal wound when
about to lead on his men to the conflict. It is now, however, in
a shattered condition, havin}^ been, a few years since, blown up
by fjunpowder, by some unknown individual.
At the close of the last war with (ireat Britain, three lartre
British ships stationed on Lidte Erie, were declared unlit for ser-
vice, and condemned. Permission was obtained to send them
over the Falls. The first, torn to shivers by the rapids, went
over in fra^^tnents ; the second filled with water before she reached
the Falls ; but the third, in belter condition, took the leapjrallant-
ly, and retained her form till hidden in the mist below. A re-
ward of ten dollars was offered for the larp'st fraj^ment of wood
wliich should be found from either wreck, five for the second,
and so on. One piece only was seen, and that, about a foot lonj;,
was mashed as by a vice, and its edges notched like the teeth of
a saw.
In the year 18i27 a few individuals purchased a large schooner
of 1 10 tons bur.len. This vessel was towed down tlui river to
wilhin half a mile of the *' rapids," when it was cut adrift and
left to its fate. The rapids are caused by numerous ledges of
ro(;ks from two to four feet high, extending wholly across the
river, over which the water successively pitches for about a mile
innnediutely above the main cataract. The vessel got safely
over the first ledge, but upon pitching over the second, her masts
went by the board. Springing a-leak, she filled with water, and
her position changed to stern foremost, in which manner she took
her last plunge over the main fall, her bowsprit being tho last
part that was visible of her. She of course never rose noTC, but
numerous fragments of her timbers were picked up some miles
below in very small i)ieces, bruised, torn, and shivered. There
were two bears and some other animals on board of hei, but the
bears seem to have had some misgivings of the safety of the
voyage, and therefore when she sprang a-leak and floated stern-
foremost they stepped overboard, and with much difficulty sue-
ROUTES FROM NIAC^ARA FALLS.
217
ra rivcf;
a ferry
of 1«1~\
(icnorul
id wluMi
vev»'r, in
iilovvn up
rco large
it for ser-
ciul them
»;ds, went
c reached
ij) gallaut-
V. A re-
t of wood
le second.
L foot lonjr^
he teeth of
schooner
,0 river to
ladrift and
lodires of
across the
lout a mile
I got safely
her masts
,'ater, and
l?r she took
[ig tho last
nore, but
Lmo miles
Id. There
M, but the
^ty of the
ted stern-
Iculty sue-
jeeded in swimming ashore, after having been carried halfway
down towards the main cataract by the rapidity of the ciurent.
It is the opinion of those who have been long resident near the
cataract, that net even the fish that happen to ho forced down the
Fails fver escape with life ; and in corroboration of this, nnmer-
ons dead fish are daily seen below the gulf: wild fowl too, un-
mindful of their danger, or floated down wliiie they are ash-cj),
liieet destruction if onco driven within the verijo of the main cat-
aract.
RoUTKS FROM NiAGAKA FaLI.S TO HAMILTON, OkTIIuIT, &.C.
By the railroad to (^ueenston is seven miles; from this place to
Hamilton, at the head of Lake Ontario, is 50 miles, which may
be reached either by stage, or by crossing the river tc lewiston,
and taking the steamer from Ogdensbnrg, which stops therv to land
and receive passengers, and thence proceeds to Hamilton. From
the latter place, at present, the conveyance is by stage, ever an
excellent macadamized road to Windsor, opposite Detroit, 201
miles, passing through Woodstock, liOndon, Chatham, and other
places. Total distance, 258 miles ; time 2^ days. Usual faro
At Windsor the river is crossed to Detroit, from which place
travellers may proceed to Chicago, St. Louis, and down the Mis-
sissippi to New Orleans, and other places in the West and South-
west.
Hamilton, Canada, is situated on Burlington Bay, at the head
of Lake Ontario. Its harbor is one of the best on the lake, and
its advantages for trade are very groat. A regular steamboat
comnumication will be opened the present season between thiy
place and Ogdensbnrg. The importance of Hamilton will be
!;reaily increased by its becoming the terminus of the Great W^est-
crn Railway.
Routes from Niagara Falls to Montreal and Qleaec,
(see Map No. 28.) — Tourists and others, at this fashionable ra-
sort, wishing to proceed to the above places in Canada, will hava
u choice of several routes, as follows : —
Ist. From Niagara to Leiciston, 7 miles, at which place W6
take the steamboat, and cross the lake to Toronto^ 50 miles ;
til
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i:a!LIH;a:) and >STKAMi50AT < oimianion.
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Ihenro to KiniS-stoii, 17.'> milt's, and to Munlrral, 2ir» miles:
total (li.-laiicc 111) miles: usual timo JS hours. Fair about ^lii.
Thrrt^ is aho u shitrr-iDiite I'roiu Toronto to IvinL''f*l<>i> ; uikI also
lup I'rorn 'I'oronto to C^uconsloii via Hamilton, !).') miles.
TdKinIn, 1"/.') miles \\. Irom Kin^^sion, and 4') riiik's n. f. from
JIamilton> has a fiuo situation at the head of a hay v;h*«Mi *"'ta
n|) from J.ako Ontario. It is Iiandsonu'ly huilf, with wii'i' streets
intorscctinjr ruch other at rij^ht an}»!es. Ilsfrrowth has hcen vry
rapid, and it now (l84Hj contains 21,0:2.') inhahitants. Twenty
years ajjo it did nnf contain 2,000 inhabitants.
Kinirstait, on Ijako Ontario, 175 milos from Toronto and 215
8. w. Iroin Montre.r is also very advantaireously situated for
trade. It is a military j)ost of {jreat strenfrth. The Navy Yard
and fctrtifiralions hero arc worthy the attention of stranj^ers
and visiters ; an ord* ", hftwever, is necessary, which may hi» pro-
cured fro the chiot ollicer in conunand. The Ridciiii Cinial,
conunences at Iviiif_fston, and extends to the Ottawa riv( r, 100
miles. Tills, with the Welland C'anal, comj)letes the navitjation
from the ocean to the great lakes. During the season of naviga-
tion steamboats ply hetw "i\ Kingston and the principal placet:
on Lake Ontario ; and boats of an inferior class pass through the
Kideau C'anal and I'k St. T twrcnce to Montreal.
2d. Ftoa N!a;^ur; Fulls, by railroad, to Lockjjort ; and tlience
by the Erio C'unal to Kochester ; — or from the Falls to Bufialo,
and thence to RocIie.-!ter by railroad, and on the Cieneseo river
take the steamboat, and thence down Lake Ontario, 6ic., to
Montreal.
3d. From Niagara Falls proceed to Lewiston ; there take the
steamer down the lake to Ogdensburg ; thence across the river
to Prescott on the Canada side ; thence by stage and steamboat
to La Chine ; thence by railroad lo Montreal ; and from that
city to Quebec by steamboat. The distance to Montreal by this
route is about 420 miles. At Ogdensburg, travellers may take
the stage to Montreal via Covington, 130 miles.
4th. Or travellers may proce- i from Niagara Falls to Canada,
by the chain of railroads, or the Erie Canal, from IJuffulo ♦'"> Al-
bany or Troy ; thence by the routes to Whitehall, and down
Lake Champlain and the Sorel river, to St. Johns, Canada ;
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Ihenco by railroad, 15 miK's, to the St. fjiwnjicr, and down tliut
Htrt'uiM to .Moiifrral. At tlio latt»r \)\\uw take tin* Htcaihlxuit
down the river to Qiu boc. 'I'ho distance by Ibis runle tVoin Ni-
iiijara Fulls to Montreal is T)!!!) miles, an<l to (^nebec I^U miles
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oflbe (Jenesee river. It is a port tff entry and delivery, and con-
tains a Custom-House, (inat Sidim linif \n .'I.') miUa furilier :
O.^wriro, 'M) miles beyond, is desenb-d at pa^j*' 1!);).
Sarkril's llarh'jr, U) miles still lower (!•' ^ii tbe bdie, is !\
tlouri.sbinf; villafre on I be s. w. side of Illark river. Its barbor is
one of tbe best upon Lake ()ntario, A bill j^ 1 tbe le;^i.-;lulure
in A|)rd, lt^4&*, for tbe constructiMn of a rail, i under the name
of tbe •' Saratn;,fa and Sackelt's llarlxir llailroad," wliieb is to
connect tbis villa;^e, at tbe nearest and best point, with the rail-
roads at Saratoija. 'I'lie leii.;lb Will be about \'.\'t miles.
('iijte Viiirriif, xJU miles from Sacketl's Harbor, a <rro\vii);j anc]
prosperous villu«je, is situated on Lake Ontario. o|)pos;te toKniirs-
ton, and near llio connnencement of the " Tbousand Isle.s.'*
Arraufrements are makin<; to connect Cape Vincent by nilroad
witb Rome, on tbo ICrio Canal, and tbe Syracuse and Uticu
Railroad.
Tbe T/ionaaiid Isles is a name given to a nmnlxr of islandsi
in tbe St. Jjawrence, extendiu;,' down from tbe foot of Lake On-
tario 30 miles. They are of every size and form, Ibouijb never at-
tuinino'to auv sireat elevation. Tbescenerv here is most beautiful.
Ogdcnshuii!;, a j)ort of entry upon tbe St. Lawrences river, at
tbe coniluence of tbe Oswegatcbie river with that stream, is :2U4
miles N. from Albany. It lies on a beautiful plain, and is rejru-
larly laid out and well built. It is a place of nmcb trade, and its
harbor, an excellent one, is considered as at tbe toot of Lake On-
tario, because tbe river at tbis point has little descent, allhougli
it is in reality GO miles below tbe outlet.
A new steamer will run the j)re.sent summer between 0|r, lens-
burg and Hamilton, liy tbis arrang'Mneut a direct communica-
tion will bo established between tbo port at the liead of Lake
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encountering rapids. From Iluniiltnn lo Detroit is 201 miles,
most of the way over a fine plunk or macadamized road. Hith-
erto it has been usual for travellers, j)articularly from the s. side
of the St. Lawrence, to land at Lowiston, then cross the Niagara
river to Qiiccnston, and travel by land to Hamilton, about 50
miles, the very point at which they will be landed by the steam-
er between Ogdensburg and Hamilton. (For Montreal and
Quebec, see pages 181, 180.)
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THE OGDENSBURG RAILROAD will extend from Ogdens-
burg on the 8t. Lawrence, to House's Point, on Lake Champlain.
It is designed to connect the waters of liake Champlain with
those of the river St. Lawrence and the great lakes. This work
is in a good state of forwardness, and the directors believe that it
will bo open for freight and travel by the middle of Aug. 1849
This road will connect at Lake (Hiamplain with the railroads
from Boston which intersect the states of New Hampshire and
Vermont, forming a continuous line from Boston harbor to the
St Lawrence river.
The engineer of the Ogdensburg Railroad states that the length
of line is 117^ miles ; the distance from Ogdensb'irg to the sum-
mit being 82 miles, and thence to Lake Champlain 35g. The
elevation of the sunnnit is 1,009 feet above Lake Champlain, and
859 feet above the place of departure, on the St. Lawrence, at
Ogdensburg. From Ogdensburg to the summit the maximum
grade is 2G.4 feet per mile, or one foot in 200, there being in this
distance 1,195 feet of ascending and 285 feet of descending grade.
The distance of the railroad from the Canada line, near the sum-
mit, does not exceed 2^ miles. In the distance from the summit
to Lake Champlain there is no ascending grade, and the maxi-
mum of descending grade is 39.0 feet per mile. Such grades
are favorable for the transport of heavy trains from west to east,
and they are not too great for the rapid transport of passenger
' trains in other directions. The wliole lino is remarkable for its
directness, there being no curvature of any importance of a less
radius than 5,000 feet. The estimated cost of the whole line is
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RAILROAD ROUTES IN NEV/ JERSEY.
(See Map No. 23.)
Route fro.m New York to Patersox, N. J.— Puksohjjcis for
Patorson take the ferry-boat at the foot of C-oiutlaiid-sl., New
Vcrk, for Jersey City ; at which place Ihey lake the cars of th'i
Patr.rson and Hudson liailruad for Palensoii, 17 miles distant
Ftire 50 cents.
The citi/ of Patirson, an important mamifactiirin;jj town, is
situated in New Jersey, on the Passaic river, near the mvat falls.
By a dam in the river, four and a half feet hiii'h, and a canal
around the falls, a va.st water-power is created, suflicient for the
sujjply of numerous manufactories. The l^T jrris Canal passes a
little to the s. of the city. 'I'hv' Passaic FalU -ire celebrated for
their picturesque beauty. The i^mount of water, however, taken
from llie river for manufacturinj^ purposes, has jrrcatly diminished
their tine effect. The Paterson and Ramapo Railroad will connect
the city of Paterson with the Erie Railroad at Ramapo, and ther(>by
open a new thoroughfare for travellers over the Erie Railroad to
New York. (See Map No. 18.)
Route from New York to Morristowx, also to ''ciioolev's
Mou-NTALX, (See Map No. 23.) — Passenjijers leaving New York
for places on this route, and also for the Springs, take the ferry-
boat at the foot of Courtland-st. to Jersey City ; thence by rail-
road to Morristown, '3'2 miles, stopping at intermediate places.
Fare ,$1.00.
Passengers by the morning lino to Morristown will arrive there
at 11^ o'clock, where stages will be in readiness to convey them
to Schooley's Mountain, Washington, Belvidero, and Easton,
daily; toOwego, Milford, Newton, Stanhope, andSuckasunny,ou
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; and to Rockaway, Dover,
Sparta, ai.J Newton, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays ;
each line returning on the following days to meet the afternoon
train for New York. A stage will also leave for Basking Ridgo
every evening on the arrival of the cars at Morristown.
By a line recently established, a stage leaves Morristown for
the Delaware Water Gap and Stroudsburg, via Stanhope, John-
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fioiihiir;;, Columbia, nnd Ulairstowii, every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, on the arrival of the morninjr train from New
York. Returning on the alternate days, the stage leaves Strouds-
burg at 4 a. m. to meet the afternoon cars from Morristown.
Passengers go through to and from Jersey City without chan-
ging ctirs. On leaving the city, passengers deposite their bag-
gage in the car at the foot of Courtland-st., where an agent is in
attendance to receive it.
Morristown, the seat of justice of Morris county, is one of the
most pojiulous and thriving towns in New Jersey. The houses
are generally well built, and surrounded by cultivated gardens,
imj)arting to it an nir of rural beauty. The town is supplied with
water from a eopioup spring two miles distant.
Schoolcifs Mountain, 18 miles from Morristown, is a celebra-
ted sunmier resort, owing to its elevateu situation, its pure and
bracing atmosphere, and its mineral springs, the waters of which
are used with great advantage for chronic diseases and general
debility. They contain muriate of soda, of magnesia, and of
lime, carbonate of magnesia, sulphate of lime, silex, and carbon-
ated oxide of iron. Visiters to this healthful region will find the
accommodations equal to those at similar places elsewhere. Bel-
mont Hall, and Marsh's Health-House, are fine and extensive
establishments. Usual stage fare from Morristown, ^1.50.
Philadelphia passengers leave the cars at New Brunswick, and
there take the etage, via Somerville, for the Mountain.
The Morris and Essex Railroad is being continued from
Morristown through Dover and Stanhope, to the Delaware Wa-
ter Gap, at which place it will unite with the Susquehanna and
Delaware Railroad, which is intended to start from the coal-beds
of the Lackawana, some 20 miles above Wilkesbarre, by which
means New York will obtain her supply of fuel direct from the
mines of Pennsylvania.
Route from New York to Somerville, (see Map No. 23.) —
Passengers take the steamboat from Pier No. 1 North River,
Battery Place, and are thence conveyed to Elizabeth port, 15
miles ; from which place they proceed in the cars to Somerville,
stopping at the following places on the route, viz : Elizabeth"
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towTiy IG miles ; Wesijield, 21 niiios ; Srntrh Plains, 27 miles ;
Plninjicld, 29 miles ; Neiv Market, 'M miles ; Bound Brook, 35
miles, and arrive at Sorncrville, 40 niiles from New York. Fare
$1.00.
The Somerville and Kaslon Railroad is being continued west-
ward from Somerville 3^^ miles to the Delaware river at I'liil-
lipsbiirg, opposite Easton, Pa., with a brunch to Belvidere, 12
miles long.
Easton, Pa., the seat of justice of Northampton county, i.s sit-
uated at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers. It
is G5 miles from N<'\v York by land, and by the MorrLs Caual
112 miles; from Philiulclpliia hy land, 56 miles; to Bristol by
canal, GO miles ; and thence to Philadelphia 20 miles more.
In the advantages of i^s position, and the beauty of its surround-
ing scenery, it can vie with any inluiul town in the state. La-
favette Colleire occupies a comrnandinjj site on a hijjii hill n. of
the town, from which a superb view is enjt.yed of the fine scene-
ry of this vicinity. A splendid bridge crosses the Delaware river,
which cost {^65,000.
Belvidere, the shire town of Warren county, situated on the
Delaware river, 12 miles above Easton, is a beautiful town, pos-
sessing an immense water-power, which seems destined ere long
to make it the Lowell of New Jersey.
The Delaware Water Gap is about eight miles n. from Belvi-
dere. The scenery here is of the most magnificent Hoscription.
The Delaware river appears at a sliort distance as it uvvjisted in
its course by the mountains on either side, between which it
flows in a contracted channel, presenting a smooth and lake-like
appearance.
The Lehigh Water Gap is 25 miles w. from Easton, Pa., and
six s. E. from Mauch Chunk. Here also the scenery is ot the
highest order. Both this and the preceding are natural cuiiosi-
ties worthy the attention of the tourist.
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GREAT SOUTHERN ROUTES FROM NEW YORK TO PHILA-
DELPHIA, BALTIMORE, AND WASHINGTON.
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Uailiioai) Routi", krom Xkw Vouk to Piiii.ADKi.riiiA. — 'riicrt'
arc two jrrcat routes of travel Ijctwccn these iiii|)()rtaiit and popu-
lous cilic's, iinikhifT four lines daily each way. TIk' first of which
is tho railroad line; the other is by ateamhoat and railroad
united, described hereafu-r ; the former is the most expeditious,
and tho latter (in pleasant weather) tho most varied and inter-
estJng.
Tho railroad line leaves New York from tho foot of Liberty-
Kt. daily, at I) o'clock a. m., and 4^ o'clock p. m., where tickets
for tho route are procured ; thence passengers are conveyed
across the ferry to Jersey City, where is the depot and starting-
place. Time hetiueen the two cities, usually jive hours; dis-
tance 87 miles. Fare in the first class cars, ^4.00 ; second
class, $3M.
Tho route from Jersey City passes through Newark, Elizabeth-
town, New Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, and crosses the
Delaware by a substantial bridge into Pennsylvania, and it is
thence continued to Bristol and along the west bank of the
Delaware River to " Tacony," 6 miles above Philadelphia, at
which place passengers take the splendid steamer John Stevens,
and are conveyed thence to that city, landing at the foot of
Walnut-st.
Jkksey City is situated on tho west bank of Hudson River,
opposite to New York, and is connected with that city by a
steam-ferry, over a mile in length, the boats on which are con-
stantly plying. According to the census of 1843, its population
was 3,750, being an increase of 700 since 1840. At the present
time (1848) it is much greater. It has become an important
place, as a diverging point for the great routes connecting tho
North with tho South. It is also the starting-place of the Pater-
son Railroad, which has its depot here. The Morris Canal,
uniting the Delaware and Hudson rivers, and which is 101 miled
long, terminates at this place.
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Jersey City is now the stiition for t!ie new line of Britls!) Hteam-
sliips sailiiiir between Xcw York and rjiver])ool. The Cnnard
(lock, biillt at t!u' fiot of (:}rui)d-.4., cost upwards of •^'i^OjOOO.
New.'/rk, 9 uiilfs frotn Jersey City, ol from Trenton, and 78
from Philadelphia, is situated on the Passaic river, and is tho
most poj)uious and ilourishinu: }>iace in the state of New Jersey.
At llic present time (Id-IH) it contains 30,000 people. The city,
which is elevated some 40 feet above the river, is regularly iiiii.
out with broad and straiglit streets, many of which are bordered
by lofty and elegant shade-trees, and contains two large and
handsome public stpiares. It is well built, and presents a very
fin? appearance, many of the dwellings being large, and finished
in a superior style. The courthouse, in the north part of the
city, is built of brown freestone, in the Egyptian stylo of archi-
tecture. The city is well supplied with pure water, brought from
u copious spring more than a mile distant.
Newark contains numerous churches, some of which have
great architectural beauty, three banks, an apprentices' library, a
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cirnulatiii}^ library, with literary uiid Kcientifie institutions, &.C'
It is very extensively onjfairpd in mannfactnrcs, a ^jnat part dI"
which is sent to distant markets. In !>• U), tho capital invesftd
in this species of industry, amounted to upwards of ,*$l,r)()ll,Oni).
In two articles alone, that of (larriajjes and leather, there was
)i^r)0(),()0O invested, employing; many hundreds of workmen. TIk'
coiinnerc<» of Newark is also (.-onsiderahlo, there heinj^ ovvnod
here upwards of 70 vessels, of KM) tons ea(dj. Th(» Munis ('itiinl
runs thrcnjj^h the city. The cars of tlu^ New Jersey Railroad, on
the route hetwe-en New York and Philadelphia, pass throuMrh it
twice daily, in each direction, and those also from Jersey City
arrive and depart several times daily. Fiirc 2'} cents. A steam-
boat also plies between Newark und New York.
Eliziihcfhtowti, on tho New Jersey Railroad, 5 miles from
Newark, 14 from New York, and 4() from Trenton, is situated ou
a creek, 2^ miles from its entrance into Statcn Island Sound. It
is a beautifid town, re^idarly laid out with broad streets, and
contains u courthouse, and other public buildiiifjs, with saw-mills,
oil-cloth factories, tanneries, &cc. Population about 3,000. Tlio
railroad from Elizabeth port to Somerville passes throu«rh this
place. It extends 26 i.iiles to Somcroille, which is 40 miles from
New York.
Rahw(n/, situated on both sides of Railway river, contains
about 2,500 inhabitants, and several manufacturing establish-
ments, which are in daily operation. The manufactures consist
of silk printing, carriages and carriage furniture, hats, shoes,
clocks, earthenware, and cotton goods.
New Brunswick, 31 miles from New York, 29 from Trenton,
and 50 from Philadelphia, is situated at the head of steamboat
navigation on the Raritau river, and 15 miles from its entrance
into Raritan Bay at Amboy, by the course of tho river. This is
the seat of Rutgers College and school, founded in 1770. Thp
streets on the river are narrow and crooked, and tho ground low;
but those on the upper bank are wide, and many of the dwellin^^s
are very neat and elegant, surrounded by fine gardens. From
the site of Rutgers College on the hill, there is a wide prospect,
terminated by mountains on the north, and by Raritan Bay ou
the east. The Delaware and Raritan Canal extends from New
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Hrunswick to Hordentown on Delaware river. It is Tf) feet wide
and seven deep, admittinjr the pa.s.safro of sloops of 75 or 100 tonB
i)urden ; is I'i miles Ion;;, jnui has 14 locks, and 117 feet of lock-
arfe, the locks heinjj 1 10 feet lon^j and '2{ wide. The entire cost
was about .$::2, 500,000. A railroad is about to bo built from the
.\ew Jersey road at N(!W Hrunsvvick to unite with the proposed
Trenton and Easton railroad, via Fleminf^ton.
Priucetoiiy \\ miles from Trenton, is the seat of the New
Jersey CuUrire, lon<j celebrated as one of the oldest and most re-
spectable colleges in the country. It was originally founded at
Elizabethtown in 1740, removed to Newark in 174H, and in 1756
was permanently located here. It has a library of 12,000 vol-
umes. The connuencement is on the last Wednesday in Sep-
tember. The Theological Scniinanj of l\\o Presbyterian church,
founded in 1812, is also located hero. Both institutions are in a
flourishing condition. Princeton is a neat and pleasant villit^e,
built mostly on one street, and contains about 1,500 inhabitants.
In this vicinity was fought the memorable battle of Jan. 3d, 1777,
between the American forces under Cleneral Washington, and
those oi" the British under Lt. Col. Mawhood, in which the former
were victorious.
Trenton, the capital of the state of New Jersey, is situated on
the east side of Delaware river, at the head of steamboat and
sloop navigation. It is 27 miles from Plnladeljibia, and 60 from
New York. The population in 1810 was 3,003 ; in 1820, 3,942 ;
in 1830, 3,925 ; in 1840, 6,500, and in Jan., 1848, estimated at
10,000. The city is regularly laid out, and has many fine stores
and handsome dwellings. The State House, which is 100 feet
long and 60 wide, is built of stone, and stuccoed, so as to resem-
ble granite. Its situation, on the Delaware, is very beautiful,
commanding a fine view of the river and vicinity. The Dela-
ware is here crossed by a handsome covered bridge 1,100 feet
long, resting on five arches, supported on stone piers, and which
is considered a fine specimen of its kind. It has two carriage-
ways, one of which is used by the railroad. The Delaware and
Raritan Canal, forming an inland navigation from Now Bruns-
wick, passes through Trenton to the Delaware at Bordentown.
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miles N. of TriMiton. It was completed in 1834, at a cost of
JB:2,r)()0,(H)0. The New York and Piiiladelphia trains pass
'rrcnfou twice daily in each direction. A train also leaves the
K('nsii);^rton depot, Pliiladelphia, for Trenton every morning,
(Sundays excepted,) retnrninjjf in the afternoon. Fare from
Pli'd'idi Iphia, 50 cents. A radroad is proposed from Trenton to
E:iston.
On Christmas night, in ITTH, and during the most gloomy pe-
riod of the revolutionary war, Gen. Washington crossed the Del-
aware with 2,.")U0 men, and early on the morning of the 2Gth
commenced an attack upon Trenton, then in possession of the
British. So sudden and unexpected was the assault, that of the
1,500 German troops encamped there, 906 were made prisoners.
This successful enterprise revived the spirit of the nation, as it
was the first victory gained over the German mercenaries. Gen.
]M(M'cer, a brave American ofHcer, was mortally wounded in the
attack.
Morrisville, a thriving village on the Delaware, directly oppo-
site Trenton, has considerable water-power, which is derived from
tlie river. The population is about 500.
Bristol is a beautiful village on the w. bank of the Delaware,
nearly opposite to Burlington, 18 miles n. e. from Philadelphia.
It is reorularly laid out and neatly built, and contains about 2,000
inhabitants. The Delaware division of the Pennsylvania Canal,
which communicates with the Leliigh Canal at Easton, termi-
nates here, in a spacious basin on the Delaware. This canal, in
connection with the Lehigh Canal, forms an uninterrupted water
communication with the anthracite coal region of Northampton
county, in Pennsylvania. Fare to Bristol by railroad from
Pliiladelphia, 25 cents ; hy steamboat, which runs twice daily
in each direction during the summer season, 12^ cents.
Andalusia and Holmesburg, pleasant places a few miles n. e.
from Philadelphia, are much resorted to by the citizens during
the summer months.
Bridesburg, a beautiful village situated on the Delaware five
miles from the city, and elevated about 25 fe-et above the river, is
a neat and attractive p'ace. It is the residence of many wealthy
and retired citizens of Philadelphia.
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GREAT SOUTHERN ROUTES FROM NEW YORK.
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Port Richmond, a town of recent date, on the bank of the
Delaware, and at the eastern tenninalion of the Readinsf Rail-
road, is three miles distant from Philadelphia. It has become an
important place, owinjy to its favorable situation for trjule. Coal
l»roui;ht over the Reading Railroad, from the productive anthra-
cite coal re^rion in Pennsylvania, is shi[)ped here for other places.
Taroni/, the terminus of the railroad, is six miles from Phila-
(lelj)hia: from this place we proeeed in the steamer to that city,
for a description of which we refer the reader to pajre 2.30.
Steamboat and Railroat) Rol'te bktwken New York and
Philadelphia. — (See Map No. 2.3.) — This route between the two
cities is performed both by steamboat and railroad united ; the
former, leaving from the j)ier at the foot of Battery Place, con-
veys US to South And)oy, 28 miles, the terminus of the Camden
and Amboy Railroad ; at which place we take the cars for Cam-
den, G2 miles distant, and from thence by ferry across the river to
Philadelphia. It was formerly usual, at Rordentown, .35 miles
from South xVmboy, during the season of navigation, to resign
the cars for the steamboat, and thence pass down the beautiful
Delaware to Philadelphia. We understand that during the pres-
ent season this route will be again resorted to. The fare is ^3.00
each way. The boat leaves New York usually at 5 a. m. in
summer, and at 7 o'clock in the fall and winter season. By a
recent determination of the company, a new line will go into
operation the present season (1848) between New York and
Philadelphia, starting from each point at 12 o'clock, noon, pro-
ceeding by the way of the Camden and Amboy Railroad.
On leaving the wharf, the traveller is conveyed across the bay
and harbor of New York. The beauty of the scene which will
here arrest his attention is proverbial. As tlu boat proceeds to-
wards Staten Lland, and shapes its way through the narrow
straits between the island and the New Jersey shore, called the
" Kills," many beautiful places will be presented to his view ;
among others. New Brighton, a village of country-seats, erected
by opulent citizens from the metropolis, arrayed in all its attrac-
tions of fine architecture and eligible position, and commanding;
views of the city, islands, harbor, and adjacent shores.
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The Sailors^ Snuir Harbor, a short distance beyond, an asy-
hiin for Rupcranunated seanien, is the most imposing edifice on
this shoro.
Stateii Inland, which we keep on our left as we proceed to-
wards Ambny, abounds with beauties, and is no doubt destined
to be, ere long, a favorite place of residence of the wealthy and
retiring citizens of the metropolis.
We now approach South Ainhoyt the landing-place, and also
the terminus of the Camden and Amhoy Railroad. Upon our
arrival there we are transported, in a short space of time, from
the steamboat to the railroad cars ; and after a slight detention,
we proceed on our journey up the steep ascent from the river, and
soon enter a line of deep cutting through the sandhills. The road
is then continued through a barren and uninteresting region of
country, towards the Delaware at Bordentown, 35 miles from
Amboy. Here are the extensive groimds and mansion formerly
occupied by the late Joseph Bonaparte, ex-king of Spain, which
are among the most conspicuous objects of the place.
Bordentown is situated on a steep sandbank, on the e. side of
the Delaware. Although in a commanding situation, its view is
greatly obstructed from the river. This is a favorite resort of the
Philadelj)hiaus during the summer season. The Delaware and
llaritan Canal here connects with Delaware river. A branch
road running along the canal and river, connects this town with
Trenton.
The further continuation of the route to Philadelphia from
Bordentown will be either by the railroad running along the e.
bank of the Delaware to Camden, or by steamboat down the
river to Philadelphia, landing at the foot of Walnut-street.
PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, the melropoKs of Pennsylvania, and, after New
York, the largest city in tlie Uuited States, is situated in Lat.
.39° 57' 9' N., Long. 75° 10' 37" W. from Greenwich, and
1° 50' 47" W. Long, from Washington. It is 87 miles s. w. from
New York, 322 s. w. from Boston, 97 s. e. from Baltimore, 106
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from Harrisbiirjr, and 135 from Wasliinrrton. Tho population iu
1800 was 70,'J87; in ISIO, !H),287 ; in 18-20. ]\\).3'2') ; in IK'JO,
1()7.325; in 1840, including the county, 2j8,r>JJl ; and in 184c<
not less than 330,000.
The city is situated belween the Delaware and Schuylkill
rivers, five nules above their junction, and is about 100 miles from
the ocean by the course of the former river. The city proper is
that portion which is bounded by the Delaware on the v.., the
Schuylkill on the w., Vine-st. on the n , and South-st. or Cedar-
st. on the s. The distrirts are the Northern Liberties, Kensinj;-
ton, and Spring (iarden on the n. ; and Southwark, Moy;inj< ii-
sing, and Passyunk on the s. These districts, vvluch |)roperIy he-
long to Philadelphia, have municipal authorities of their own, en-
tirely distinct from that of the city, and from each other. 'I'h*'
densely built parts of the city and districts have an outline of
about 8^ miles : the length of the city on the Delaware is 4-5
miles. It is built on a plain, slightly ascending from each river,
the highest point of which is elevated G4 feet above high-water
mark. It is laid out with much regularity ; the j-trcets, which
are broad and straight, with a few exceptions crossing each other
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at right angles, and varying in width from 50 to 120 foot. The
dwollingH, which aro nrat and clean-looking in their appearance,
are built cliictly of brick, the ntyle of architecture being plain
rather than showy and ornarnentui. White marble is generally
used for the door-st('j)s, window-Kills, the basement story, and not
unfreqnently for the entire front. A stranger on visiting this city
would judge it to bo one of the cleanest in the world, (which it
certainly is,) from the great use made of the waters of the
Schuylkill, which aro visil)lo in washing and scrubbing continu-
ally. It is drained by common sewers, which are arched culverts
of brick-work, constructed under most of the main streets.
This city is celc^bratod for its Hue markets, which aro well
supplied not only from its own state, but from the states adjacent,
and i)arlicularly New Jersey. The " Neck," which is formed
by the Dt^laware and Schuylkill rivers, and which lies south of
the city, is divided ofV into farms and gardens, on which large
quantities of vegetables and fruit are raised for the Philadelphia
markets.
Phila(ielj)hia has the advantage of a double port, connected
with very remote sections : that on the Schuylkill is accessible to
vessels of .'300 tons, and is the great depot for the coal of the in-
terior ; — the other, on the Delaware, admits the largest merchant
vessels to the doors of the warehouses, and is spacious and secure.
As might be expected, it has a large foreign and domestic
trade ; the latter, however, predominates. The registered ton-
nage entered from foreign ports in 18 47, was 148,071. The
value of imports amomited to ,*^I2,14.'),!).'}7, aud that of the ex-
ports to {iJ>8,.')7y,J2();'). The commerce of Philadelphia will be great-
ly increased by the recent establishi leut of a line of steamships
from that port to ('harleston, S. C. A line is also contemplated
between Philadelj)hia and Liverpool. This city is also distin-
guished for its manufactures, which are various and extensive.
At the present time (1848) the amount of capital invested in this
branch of industry exceeds ^ir),000,000. The manufacture of
morocco leather (for which 't is celebrated) is carried on more
extensively here than, perhaps, in any other part of the country.
Public Squares. — In the city are many public squar3s, orna-
mented with fine shade and flowering trees. The principal one
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is ^^' ishingtnn Stpmrr^ u little s. vv. of tho Stato-IImisp : it h
fmtiy oriianicntod with trees and jiravclUd walks, is siirroiindtMl
by a haiidsonie iron railing, with fuiir priix^ipal entruiiers, and is
kept in excellent order, liidependnicv Sijwtrf, in the rear of
the State-IIoune, is Kurronnded by a solid hriek wall risinjr thre«'
or four feet above the adjacent streets, sininonnted by an iron
railinfj. The entire area is laid off in walks and {:jrass[)lots, sha-
ded with majestic trees. It was within this enclosure that the
Declaration of Independeiieo was first proinnlj^ated, ami at the
present day it is frequently used as a place of nieetinjj for politi-
cal and other purposes. Franklin Siiuare, between Race and
Vine, and Sixth and Franklin sts., is an attractive promenade,
with a splendid fountain in its centre, surrounded by a marble
basin ; it is embellished with a great variety oi trees, grassplots,
•fee. The other scjnares are — Venn Square, at the intersection
of Broad and Market sts., now divided into four parts by cutting
Market and Broad sts. through it; Logan Square, hviween Race
and Vnie sts. ; and Riitenhuuse Squuret between Walnut and
Locust sis.
Fairmount Watkii-works. — The inhabitants of Philadelphia
are liberally supplied with water from the Fairmount Water-
works, constructed at an expense of about ^450,000 ; upwards
of 100 miles of iron pipe convey it to all parts of the cily and
districts. These water-works are situated on the E. bank of th^
Schuylkill, about two miles in a n. w. direction from the city,
occupying an area of 30 acres, a large part of which consists of
the " mount," an eminence 100 feet above tidewater in the river
below, and about CO feet above the most elevated ground in the
city. The top is divided into four reservoirs, capable of contain-
ing 22,000,000 gallons, one of which is divided into three bee-
tions for the purpose of filtration. The whole is surrounded by
a beautiful gravel-walk, from which may be had a fine view of
the city. The reservoirs contain an area of over six acres ; they
are 12 feet deep; lined with stone and paved with brick, laid in
a bed of clay, in strong lime cement, and made watertight. Tlie
power necessary for forcing the water into the reservoirs is ob-
tained by throwing a dam across the Schuylkill ; and by means
of wheels moved by the water, which work forcing-pumps, the
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water of tho rivor is raisod to tlio rrsiTvoirs on tho top of tlie
'* tnomit." Tho dam is l,(i()() fct-t lonjj, uiul tlif raco upwards of
•lOO ftct loiii; and iM) wide, cut in solid rock. The inill-honsf is
of stone, U.'J8 foet lonjr, and 50 wide, and caj)al»!e of oontainiu;:;
eijrlit wheels, and earrfi pump will raise ahoul l,Xi.')(),0()() {jidjons
in yi hours. — The Sprinj; (iarden Water-works aro situated on
the Schti) Ikill, a short disianfo ahovo Fairniount.
The SrhnijIlxiLl J'jxciir,si'nift. — Two enterprising citizens of
Philadelphia have placed a line of steamboats on tho Schuylkill,
plyinii between Fairnioinit and ^lanyiujk. Thedistaneo is seven
miles, and tho excursion a (leli<rhtful one. These boats aro eon-
Htrncted in a peculiar manner, tho wheel l)ein<r in the rear, — a
novj'hy that creates considerable interest with those who have
only seen tho ordinary steamers. For tho accommodation of
stran;rers who may wish to take this jaunt, wo }; ve tho places
on the river at wliich they may land, witli fares. A boat leavcH
Irom above the " Dam" every hour for Sweethrier Fiirin, ii
mih's, t> cents ; It'turel-llili ('cniftrri/, 4 niiles, 10 cents; FalU
of S.-hiiijlkUl, 4 miles, 10 cents ; Wi.fsu/iiccDn ('reck, G miles,
and Munijnnk, 7 miles, \2^ cents each.
The United States Nai-i/ Yard is located in Front-st., below
l*rince, and contaii»s within its limits about 1'2 acres. It is en-
closed on three sides by a hif^li and substantial brick wall ; the
east side fronts on and is open to tho Delaware river. Its en-
trance is in Front-st. The Yard contains every i>reparation ne-
cessary for buildinjr vessels of war, and has marine barracks, with
(jtiarters for the oHicers.
Pl'klic lUnLDiNGs. — The State-House fronts on Chesnnt-st.,
and including the winj^s, v/hich are of modern construction, oc-
cupies the entire block, extending from Fifth to Sixth st. In a
lown in this building, on tho 4th of July, 177G, the Declaration
of Independence was adopted by Congress, and publicly pro-
claimed from the steps on the same day. The room presents
now the same appearance it did on that eventful day, in furni-
ture and interior decorations. This chamber is situated on tho
first floor, at the eastern end of the original building, and can be
seen by visiters on apjjlication to the person in charge of tho
State- House, ^n the Hall of Independence is a statue of Wash-
rHILADELl'IUA.
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ini;tnti, ciirvoil in wood, aiul also sovoral fiiio paiiitiufjs. Tho
mayor's roiirl, and th*^ district and nircnil courts of the United
.Stairs, arc hold in this i)nildin;x- Visih-rs have frco aocoss to the
cupola, from which thoro is an cxttMisivo view of tho city and
vicinity.
The Oirard Collrvrc is situated on lh»* Ridijp R;)ad, in a n. w.
d rcclion from \\\p< city proper, ahont O^j miles from the Exchanijo.
It was fonndcd hy the !a1e Slcp!)cn (iirard, a nitivi^ of France,
w'no (lied in 1831, iJiid heqneathed ;;f;'2,(J()(I.O()() for tho j)nrpose
of erectin(T snitahie hnildinj^s for the education o{ o) plimis'. ^loie
than one-half of this sum has ah'eady been expended upon the.
huildin<:js, and a lar^e amount will still be rcfpiired for th'-ir com-
pletion. It occupies a commandiuLT I'osition. The site on which
it stands contains about 4.') acres of ^rronud, bequoatlied for the
j)urpose by the foimdcr of the institution. Tiie coHejre, or cen-
tre biiildin<r, which is devoted to the purposes of education, is
one of the mo-it superb buildinirs in the country ; it is 018 feet
lonjj from x to s., HiO from e. to w., and 97 in heijjht. This
build n<T, with its beautiful cohunns and jjorijeous ca])itals, at once
attracts the attention of tlie beholder. It is surrounded by 34
columns of the Corinthian order, with beautifid capitals, support-
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iwjr at) rntubluture ; each coliitnii, incl(i(liii|i; ciipitul and ha.se, \h
5.') feet hij^h and G in diaiiK'ter, huviii«; a hasj- .'{ fjut hi{;h and U
in diameter, — leMvinjj a Hpuce of l.'» feet between tho(;olnnins and
tho body of Iho bnildiinr. At each end is a doorway or entrance,
.'ii2 feet hij^h and HJ wide, decorated with massive architraves,
Hurmonnted by a Hcnl|)tnred cornice. Ivudi uf these doors openu
into a vestibnle, 12G feet wide and 48 loii^j, the ceihn^ of which is
supported by eijrht marble colunuis. Immediately above these
vestibides, in the second story, are an e(iuaj number of Uibbies,
tho ceilings of which are supported by C'orinthiai; coinnms. In
each corner of tho buihhnfjf are marble stairways, which are
Hj^hted from above. On each floor are four rooms, 50 feet s(p»a'e,
and the third is lifrhted by a skylijjht, which does not rise above
the roof. No wood is used in tho construction of the buildinjj,
except for tho doors, so that it is fireproof. The remaininjj
four buildinfTs, situated two on either side of the main buildinjr,
are each ij'^i feet by 120, and two stories high, with commochous
basements. The most eastern of these is so divided as to con-
Btitule four distinct houses for the professors. The other tliree
are designed for the residence of the pupils.
The Merchants' Exchange, situated between Dock, Walnut,
and Third sts., is of white marble. It is a beautiful structure, and
of its kind, one of tho finest in the country.
The United States Mint is in Chesnut-st. below Broad-st., and
fronts on the former street 122 feet. It is built of white marble
in tho style of a (jlrecian Ionic temple, and comprises several dis-
tinct apartments. Coining is among the most interesting and at-
tractive of processes, to those who have never witnessed such
operations. Visiters are admitted during the morning of eacii day,
until one o'clock, on application to the proper officers.
The Arcade is in Chesnut, between Sixth and Seventh sts., and
extends through to Carpenter-st. 150 feet, fronting 100 feet on
Chesnut-st. Ou the ground-floor are two avenues, extending the
entire depth of the building, with rows of stores fronting on each.
The second floor, which is reached by flights of marble steps at
each end, is divided into stores similar to those on the ground-
floor. The third story was originally prepared for Peale's Mu-
seum, now kept iu the Masonic Hall, in Chcsuut-st
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Tho Custoin-lfousr, rnriunly lli»< I'liitod Statt's Hunk, w lo.
catod ill C'lioNiiut-Mt., Ix'twt ii rmirth and Filth sis. It is a
cliuste specimen of the Doric order ot" urcliitcctnn*, aftrr Iho l*.ir»
ihcnon at Athins, with the oniisNion <>[' (ho colonnades at the
sidi's. It was citMiinrncrd in Ibll), and conipl* led in ahont tivo
years, at a cost of .•5{.'»()(I,()(M).
IJanks, vVc. — There are ahont I .'» hanks, 7 savln^fs institnti'.ns
and loan companies, and nninenuis insnriince companies, in I'hil-
.1 lelphia. Some ol' the hanks occupy splendid und costly hnild-
injfs. The I'l'iinsi/lruniu Hunk is of white marhle, and has an
cnclosnrc ornamented with j)!ants and sliruhhcry, and snrrotuuled
hy an iron railin;;-. The (rirard Hunk — i'ormf riy the old t'nited
States IJank, pnrchascd hy the late Stephen (iirard, and used hy
him lor a hankin;^. house — has a marhle front, ami is enriched hy
I portico of six Corinthian cohnmis. 'I'hfi P/iilndrlpfiia Jhink
is a heantifid slrncturc. The Jiunk of N(nth Amnira, orij^in-
ally chartered hy Confjress in 17^1, was the first institution of its
kind organized in the United States. Its hankin}j-h«)uso (a new
iMiilding) is one of the most chaste and elegant in desi<rn in the
United States. Many of the other hanking-honses are handsome
buildings, but generally of a plain stylo of architecture. The
hanks in the city and county of riiiladelj)hia, with their loca-
lions, are us follows : Bank uf Commerce, s. e. corner of Second
•ind Chesnut sts. ; Bank of North America, (^hesnut-st., ahove
Third ; Bank of Pennsylvania, Second-st., above Walnut ; (ti-
rnrd Bank, South Third-st., below Chesnut ; Commercial Bank
of Pennsylvania, Market-st., ahove Second ; Bank uf Sorthrrn
Liberties, Vine-st., below Third ; Farmers' and Mechanics''
Hank, Chesnut-st., above Fourth ; Bank of Germantoicn, at
(jlermantown ; Bank of Penn Township, x. w. corner of Vi ,e und
Sixth sts. ; Kensington Bank, 13each-pt., below Maiden Murn/-
facturers' and Mechanics^ Bank, n. w. corner of Tliird and Vine
sts. ; Mechanics' Bank, South Third-st., below Market ; Phila-
delphia Bank, Chesnut-st., above Fourth ; Soathwark Bank,
Second-st., below South ; Western Bank, x. w. corner of Market
und Sixth sts.
Churches. — In Jan., 1848, there were in riuladelphiu l.")9
churches of different denominations, as follows : Episcopal, 27 ;
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IG ; Prcshi/terian, New School, 13— Old School, 12 ; Re-
formed Fre.fhyferian, 4 — Associate, 4 — Associate Reformed 2 ;
Roman Catholic, 12 ; Friends, 7 ; German Reformed, 3 ; In-
dependent, 2; Lutheran, German, 3 — Eiif^lish, 2 ; Universal-
ist,2', Dutch Reformed, 2; Mariners\ 2 ; Unitarian, 1; New
Jerusalem, 1 ; Moravian, 1 ; Disciples of Christ, 1 ; Jewish
Sijna<roirues, 3 ; churches of difFcreiit deiioniinalions for colored
people, 12.
The style of construction of the cliurches is various. Only a
few have pretensions to great architectural beauty. St. Ste-
phen's Church, (Episcopal,) in Tenlh-st., between Market and
Chesnut, is a fine specinuni of Gothic architecture; it is 102 feet
long and 50 wide, and on its front corners has two octagonal tow-
ers 8(i feet high. The upper parts of the windows are enibellisli-
ed with chernbirn, in while glass on a blue ground, and the
sashes are filled with diamond-shaped glass of various colors, or-
uaniented in the same manner. Christ Church, in Second-st ,
was built in 1G91, and enlarged in 1810. It is the oldest church
in the city ; its spire, 196 feet high, was commenced in 1753, and
completed the following year, by means of a lottery, a mode of
raising money not uncommon in those days. This church has a
chime of bells. St. John's Church, (Catholic,) situated in Thir-
teenth-st., between Chesnut and Market sts., is an elegant Gothic
structure, with square towers on each of its front corners. The
windows are of stained glass, and the interior is decorated witti
several handsome paintings. The First Presbyterian Church,
fronting on Washington Square, is one of the most elegant
churches of this denomination in the city. There are others
very chaste and elegant in their design, but the limits of this
work will not permit of a detailed description.
BicNiivoLENT Institutions. — The county Almshouse, situated
on the w. side of the Schuylkill, opposite South-st., is a place for
the reception of the poor of the city and county of Philadelphia.
It is an immense structure, consisting of four main buildings, cov-
ering and enclosing about ten acres of ground, and fronting on
the Schuylkill river. The site is much elevated above the bank
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ing country. Visiters are admitted to this excellent institution,
which on inspection cannot fail to excite much satisfaction. —
Pennsylvania Hos^ tal, in Pine-st, between Eighth and Ninth
sts., is an admirable institution. It contains an anatomical mu-
seum, and a library of more than 8,000 volumes. In the rear of
the lot fronting on Spruce-st. is a small building which contains
West's celebrated picture of Christ Healing the Sick, presented
to this institution by its author. — The United States Marine
Hospital or Naval Asylum has a handsonie situation on the east
bank of the Schuylkill below South-st. It is for the use of inva-
lid seamen, and officers disabled in the service. — The Pennsyl-
rania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb is situated on the
corner of Broad and Pine sts., having extensive buildings adapted
to the purposes of the establishment. — The Pennsylvania Insti-
tution for the Instruction of the Blind is situated in Race-st.
near Schuylkill Third-st. The pupils of this institution are iu-
^*tructed in reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, and music ;
and are also taught to manufacture a great variety of useful and
ornamental articles.
There are in Philadelphia many other societies for the relief
of the distressed.
Literary and Scientific Institutions. — The American Philo-
sophical Society was founded in 1743, principally through the
exertions of Dr. Franklin ; its hall is situated in Soulh Fifth-st.,
below Chesnut, and in the rear of the State-House. In addition
to its library of 15,000 volumes of valuable works, the society has
a fine collection of minerals and fossils, ancient relics, and other
interesting objects. Strangers are admitted to the hall on appli-
cation to the librarian. — The Philadelphia Library is situated in
Fifth-st., below Chesnut, on the north corner of Library-st.
This library, which was founded in 1731, by the influence of Dr.
Franklin, contains upward of 30,000 volumes, embracing works
on almost every branch of general knowledge. Citizens and
strangers have free access to the library, and for their accom-
modation tables and seats are provided. To this has been added
the Loganian library, (which formerly belonged to the late Dr.
Logan.) containing 11,000 volumes of rare and valuable books,
mostiv classical. — The Atheneinn, in Sixth below Walnut-st.,
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contains tho periodical journals of the day, and a library consist-
intj of several thousand volumes. The rooms are open every day
and evening (Sundays excepted) throughout tho year. Strangers
are admitted gratuitously for one month, on introduction by a
member. — The Franklin Institute was incorporated in 1824 ; it
i^ situated in Seventh-st., below Market. Its members, about
.■],000 in number, consist of manufacturers, artists, and mechanics.
snd persons friendly to the mechanic arts. The annual exhibi-
tions of this institute never fail to attract a large Jiumber of vis-
itors. It has a library of about 3,000 volumes, and an extensive
roading-room, where most of tho periodicals of the day may bo
found. Strangers are admitted to the rooms on application to
the actuary. — The Academy of Natural Sciences, incorporated
in 1817, has a well-selected library of about 9,000 volumes, bo-
sides an extensive collection of objects in natural history. Its
e;plendid hall is in Broad-st., between Chesnut and Walnut. It
is open to visiters every Saturday afternoon. — The Mercantile
Lihrary, situated on the corner of Fifth and Library sts., was
founded in 1822, for the purpose of diffusing mercantile know-
ledge. It contained in Jan., 1848, 11,425 volumes, chiefly on
commercial subjects, and pursuits connected with commerce. —
The Apprentices* Library, cor. Fifth and Arch, consists of about
14,000 volumes, and is open to the youth of both sexes. — The
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, in Fifth-st., below Chesnut.
was founded for the purpose of ditfusing a knowledge of local
history, especially in relation to the state of Pennsylvania. It
has caused to be published a large amount of information on sub-
jects connected with the early history of tho state, and is now
actively engaged in similar pursuits. — The Friends* Library, on
the corner of Fourth and Arch sts., has about 3,000 volumes, the
books of which are loaned free of charge to persons who como
suitably recommended. — There are several excellent libraries in
the Districts of Philadelphia, which are conducted on the most
liberal principles.
Medical Institutions. — The University of Pennsylvania,
which is an admirable institution, is situated on the west side of
Ninth-st., between Market and Chesnut. It was founded in
1791, by the Union of the old University and College of Philu-
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delphia. The buildings consist of two handsome structures, 85
feet front by 112 deep, surrounded by open grounds, tastefully
laid out in gravel-walks, &,c., which are separated from the
street by an iroa railing. The average number of students who
attend annually the medical lectures in this institution, is about
400. — Jefferson Medical College is situated in Tenth-st. below
Ciiesniit ; it was originally connected with the college at Canons-
burg, but is now an independent institution. The number of
pupils averages about 300 annually. The anatomical museum
of this institution is open to visiters. — Pennsylvania Medical
College, in Filbert-st. above Eleventh, is a flourishing institution
of recent origin ; the first lectures having been delivered in the
winter of 1839-40. — The College of Physicians is an old insti-
tution, having existed before the Revolution. It is one of the
principal sources from which proceeds the Pharmacopceia of the
United States. — The Medical Institute, in Locust-st. above
Eleventh, is where the elementary branches of medical science
in all their relations are taught. — The Philadelphia College of
Pharmacy, in Zane-st., above Seventh, was the first regularly
organized institution of its kind in the country. Its objects are to
impart appropriate instruction, to examine drugs, and to cultivate
a taste for the sciences.
Prisons. — The Eastern Penitentiary, in the n. w. part of the
city, is situated on Coates-st., w. of Broad-st., and s. of Girard
College. It covers about ten acres of ground, is surrounded by a
wall thirty feet high, and in architecture resembles a baronial
castle of the middle ages. It is constructed on the principle of
strictly solitary confinement in separate cells, and is admirably
calculated for the security, the health, and, so far as consistent
with its objectR, the comfort of its occupants. — Tlie County
Pmow, situated on Passyunk road, below Federal-st., is a spacious
Gothic building, presenting an imposing appearance. It is ap-
propriated to the confinement of persons awaiting trial, or those
who are sentenced for short periods. The Debtor's Prison, ad-
joining the above on the north, is constructed of red sandbtcne,
in a style of massive Egyptian architecture. — The House of
Refuge, at the corner of Coates-st. and Ridge Road, near the
Penitentiary, was founded by the benevolence of citizens of Phila-
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delphia, and is devoted to the coiifiuement of vicious and aban>
doned juvenile offenders of both sexes. — The House of Correc-
tion, at Bush Hill, is used for the confinement of disorderly per-
sons, and such as are charged with minor offences.
Cemeteries. — The beautiful cemetery of Laurel Hill is situ-
ated on the Ridge Road, 3^ miles n. w. of the city, and on the e.
bank of the Schuylkill, which is elevated about 90 feet above the
river. It contains about 20 acres, the surface of which is undu-
lating, prettily diversified by hill and dale, and adorned with a
number of beautiful trees. The irregularity of the ground, to-
gether with the foliage, shrubs, and fragrant flowers, which here
abound — the finely-sculptured and appropriate monuments — with
an extensive and diversified view — make the whole scene grand
and impressive in a high degree. On entering the gate, the first
object that presents itself to the gaze of the visiter, is a splendid
piece of statuary, representing Sir Walter Scott conversing with
Old Mortality, executed in sandstone by the celebrated Thom.
The chapel, which is situated on high ground to the right of the
entrance, is a beautiful Gothic building, illuminated by an im-
mense window of stained glass. Visiters are admitted within the
cemetery by making application at the entrance ; those with
carriages, wishing to enter the enclosure, must show a ticket
from one of the managers. The cars of the Norristown Rail-
road will convey visiters to the cemetery and back, twice daily,
from their depot at the corner of Ninth and Green sta. Fare,
12^ cents. — Monument Cemetery, another beautiful enclosure, is
situated on Broad-st., in the vicinity of Turner's Lane, in the
north part of Philadelphia, and about three miles from the State-
Tlouse. It was opened in 1838, and now contains many hand-
some tombs. — Ronaldson^s Cemetery, in Shippen-st., between
Ninth and Tenth, occupying an entire square, and surrounded
by an iron railing, is very beautiful. It formerly belonged to Mr.
James Ronaldson, from whom it takes its name, who divided it
into lots, and disposed of it for its present purposes. It contains
a large number of splendid tombs, and is adorned with a great
variety of flowers and foliage, whose fragrance and beauty make
this an attractive, although a mournful spot
Places of Amusement. — Walnut-street Theatre, on the cor-
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ner of Walnut and Ninth sis. Arch-street Theatre, in Arch-st.
above Sixth. PeaWs Museum, and Gallery of Fine Arts, at the
Masonic Hall, in Chesnut-st above Seventh. Admission 25
cents. Academrj of Fine Arts, north side of Chesnut, between
Tenth and Eleventh sts. Open daily, admission 25 cents. WesVs
Picture of Christ Healing the Sick, in Spruce-st., between
Eighth and Ninth sts. Admission 25 cents. Musical Fund Hall,
in Locust-st. between Eighth and Ninth sts., for concerts. Dio-
rama, in Sansom-st. above Eighth. Admission 25 cents.
Principal Hotels. — Washington House, in Chesnut-st. be-
tween Seventh and Eighth sts. Joneses Hotel, Chesnut-st. be-
tween Sixth and Seventh sts. Columbia House, Chesnut-st. be-
low Seventh. United States Hotel, Chesnut-st. between Fourth
and Fifth. Merchants' Hotel, North Fourth-st. near Arch-st.
Congress Hall, 85 Chesnut, and 37 South Third-st. Madison
House, 39 North Secoud-st. above Market-st. Franklin House,
Chesnut-st. above Second-st. Morris House, Temperance Ho-
tel, 188 Chesnut-st. Mansion House, Third-st. near Spruce.
Red Lion Hotel, 200 Market-st. White Swan Hotel, 106 Race-
st. above Third. Indian Queen, in Fourth above Chesnut-st.
There are, also, many other excellent houses here where the
traveller will find every comfort and convenience, with moderate
charges. Private boarding-houses, and refectories, likewise abound.
Rates of Fare, as fixed by City Ordinance. — Hackney Coaches. —
For conveying one passenger from any place east of Broad-st., to any
other place east of Broad-st., within the city hmits, 25 cents. For con-
veying one passenger from any place west of Broad-st., to any other
place west of Broad-st., within the city limits, 25 cents. Each addition-
al passenger, 25 cents. Not more than /our passengers to be charged for
any one carriage. For conveying one passenger from any place east
of Broad-st. to any place west of Broad-st., or from any place west of
said street to any place east of the same, within the city limits, 50 cents.
If more than one passenger, then for each passenger 25 cents. For
conveying one or more passengers in any other direction, within the
Imiits of the pavement, for each passenger, per mile, 25 cents. For
conveying one or more passengers, when a carriage is employed by the
hour, $1 per hour.
Baggage.— For each trunk or other baggage placed inside, at the own-
er's request, and which would exclude a passenger, for each passenger
that might be excluded thereby, 25 cents. For each trunk, &c., placed
outside, 12i cents. Baggage placed outside not to pay more, in the
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whole, than 25 cents. The penalty for exceeding the above charges is
a fine of $5.
Cahs.—Yox conveying one passenger from any place east of the centre
of Broad-st., to any other [tlacf east of the centre of I3road-st. ; or from
any place west of the centre oi Broad-st., to any other place west of the
centre of Broad-st., within the city limits, 25 cents. Each additional
passenger 12^ cents. For conveying one passenger from any place east
of the centre of Broad-st.', to any other place west of the centre of
Broad-st. ; or from any place west of the centre of Broad-st , to any
other place east of the centre of Broad-st., within the city limits. 37i
cents. Each additional passenger 12^ cents. For the use of a cab by
the hour, within the city limits, with one or more passengers, with the
privilege of going from place to place, and stoppmg as often as may be
required, for each and every hour 50 cents. Whenever a cab shall be
detained, except as in the foregoing .'section, the owner or driver shall
be allowed per hour 50 cents. And so, in proportion, for any part of an
hour exceeding J5 minutes. For conveying one or two persons, with
reasonable baggage, to or from any of the steamboats or railroads, (ex-
ceot the Trenton and New York railroads,) 50 cents : more than two
persons, each 25 cents. For exceeding the above charges, or for re-
fusing or neglecting, when unemployed, to convey any persons or the*
baggage to any place within the limits prescribed by the ordinance,
upon being applied to for that purpose, the penalty is a fine of $5.
Omnibuses leave the Exchange every few minutes for the va-
rious parts of the city, Fairmount, Girard College, &c. Fare 6^
cents.
PEACES WORTH VISITING. — FairmouTity Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Girard College, Navy Yard ; the Mint, and State House, both
of which are ui Chesnut-st. ; State Penitentiary, Almshouse, on
the west bank of the Schuylkill ; and the various Market Houses,
all of which are described under their respective heads.
Places in the Vicinity of Philadelphia, &c. — Camden, a
city and port of entry of Gloucester county, N. J., is situated on
the east bank of the Delaware river, opposite Philadelphia. It
was incorporated as a city in 1831. Much of the soil in the
vicinity is employed in raising fruits and vegetables, which always
find a ready market in the neighboring city opposite. The pop-
ulation is about 4,000. Numerous steam ferry-boats k.?pp up a
constant communication between Philadelphia and Camden.
A railroad extends from this place to Woodbury, the county
town of Gloucester, nine miles. It contains a population of about
1^00, a courthouse, jail, churches, schools, libraries, and many
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other institutions for the |>roniotion of knowledge, and the moral
improvement of the peojjle.
KaighrCs Pointy a short distance below Camden, Greenwich
Point, three miles below the city, and Gloucester Point, directly
opposite, are favorite places of resort during the summer season.
Steamboats run many times daily from Philadelj)hia. Fare to
the former place 5 cents — to the latter, 6.^ cents.
Germantown, six miles n. of Philadelphia, consists of one street
only, compactly built, and extending for about four miles, in a
direction from s. e. to n. w. A railroad and numerous stages af-
ford a constant comnmnication between this place and the city,
of which it is a suburb. Cars leave the depot in Philadelphia,
corner of Ninth and Green sts., four times daily. Fare 15 cents.
Manyunk, eight miles from the city, has become a large man-
ufacturing place. It is indebted for its existence to the water
created by the improvement of the Schuylkill, which serves the
double purpose of rendering the stream navigable, and of supply-
ing hydraulic power to the numerous factories of the village.
Norrisiown, 17 miles from Philadelphia, is the county seat of
Montgomery. It occupies an elevated site on the left bank of
the Schuylkill, and is n flourishing manufacturing place. A dam
built across the river gives it an immense water-power. The
town is well built, and many of the houses are plastered, present-
ing from the opposite side of the river a bright and lively appear-
ance. From the hills in the vicinity there is an extensive v '^w
of the fine scenery of the Schuylkill. The cars of the Phila-
delphia and Norristown Railroad leave Ninth-st, corner of Green.
Fare 40 cents. Stages leave here for Doylestown, New Hope,
and other places.
Wissahickon Creek, a stream remarkable for its romantic and
beautiful scenery, falls into the Schuylkill about six miles above
the city. It has a regular succession of cascades, which in the
aggregate amount to about 700 feet. Its banks, for the most
part, are elevated and precipitous, covered with a dense forest,
and diversified by moss-covered rocks of every variety. The
banks of the beautiful Wissahickon atlord one of the most de-
lightful rides in the vicinity of Philadelphia, and are a great resort
for the citizens, picnic parties, and Sunday schools.
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The Falls of the Schuylkill are about four miles above the
city, on the river of that name. Since the erection of the dam
at Fairmount, the falls have almost disappeared. From the city
to the falls, however, is a very pleasant drive ; and they might
be reached in a return visit to the Wissahickon.
The Schuylkill Viaduct, three miles n. w. from the city, is
980 feet in length, and crossed by the Columbia Railroad. It
leads to the foot of an inclined plane, 2,800 feet long, with an
ascent of 187 feet. The plane is ascended by means of a sta-
tionary engine at the top, which conveys the cars from one end
of the plane to the other. It is a pleasant and cheap excursion.
Cupe May, an attractive watering-place, and now much fre-
quented by the citizens of Philadelphia, and by others, is situated
at the mouth of Delaware Bay, the extreme southern portion of
New Jersey. The accommodations hero are of the first order,
and the beach is unsurpassed as a bathing-place. During the
summer season steamboats leave Philadelphia for Cape May
daily. Fare $3.00— distance 102 miles.
Brandywine Springs. — Visiters to this celebrated watering-
place take the cars in Philadelphia, which leave the depot, cor-
ner of Eleventh and Market sts., twice daily, for Wilmington,
where carriages are in waiting to convey them to the Springs.
Fare through $1.00.
ROUTES FROM PHILADELPHIA.— (For the routes from Phil-
adelphia to Baltimore and Wasiiington, see page 262.)
Route from Philadelphia to New York, (see Map No. 23,
and also the description of routes from New York to Philadel-
phia.) — During the present season there will be four daily lines
in operation between Philadelphia and New York, leaving at 7
and 9i a. m., at 12 m., and at 4^ p. m. By the first and third
lines passengers are taken over the Camden and Amboy Railroad
to Amboy, and are thence conveyed by steamer to New York.
Time 5 hours. Fare $3.00. By the second and fourth lines,
passengers leave from the foot of Walnut-st. in the splendid
steamboat John Stevens, for Tacony ; thence by railroad, via
Cornwells, Bristol, Morrisville, Trenton, Princeton, New
Brunswick, Elizabethtown, Newark, Jersey City ; and arrive
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at New York (by the line leaving at 9) at 1 o'clock, iu . g for
the North and East River boats. Fare on this route $4.00.
From PiiiLADELrnu to Harrisburg and Pittsburg, and in-
termediate places, (see page 255.)
From Philadelphia to Pottsville, &,c., (see page 248.)
From Philadelphia to Bethlehem, Mauch Chunk, &.c. Sec.
— Stage lines leave Philadelphia from the office, lOG Race-st.,
daily, for Allentown and Bethlehem, 52 miles. Fare $2.50 ; for
Easton, 56 miles, $2.50 ; for Mauch Chunk, 77 miles, $4.00.
(For the location of the above places, situated n. and s. w. from
Philadelphia, see Map No. 23.)
Allentown, Pa., the county-seat of Lehigh, is situated a short
distance w. from the Lehigh river, at the junction of the Jordan
and Little Lehigh creeks. It is built upon high ground, and com-
tnands a fine view of the neighboring country. Pop. about 3,300.
It contains a haudjume courthouse, several churches of diiferent
denominations, academies, and libraries. It has also handsome
water-works, about half a mile distant, by which means spring-
water is raised to the height of 160 feet, and thence distributed
amongst the inhabitants. The mineral springs here are highly
prized by those who have tried the efficacy of their waters. A
visit to " Big Rock," 1,000 feet in elevation, a short distance from
the village, will amply repay the tourist, by the extent and rich-
ness of the soene there spread out before him in every direction.
Bethlehem^ Pa., occupies an elevated site upon the left bank of
the Lehigh, at the mouth of Monokicy creek. It is the principal
seat of the United Brethren, or Moravians, in the United States,
and was originally settled under Count Zinzendorf, in 1741. The
village contains a large stone church of Gothic architecture, 142
feet long and GS wide, and capable of seating 2,000 persons.
From the centre rises a tower, surmounted by an elegant dome.
The society is distinguished by great simplicity of manners, ai^d
their love of music, which is used not only in their religious ser-
vices, but in the burial of their dead. Bethlehem is also distin-
guished for an exeelleut boarding-school for young ladies, founded
in 1788, which has on an average 70 pupils.
Nazareth f another pretty Moravian village, is situated ten
miles a. from Bethlehem, and seven miles n. w. from Easton, on
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the turnpike road to Wilkesbarre. It contains a large and flour-
ishing school for boys. — (For Easton, and Delaware and Lehigh
Water Gaps, see page 223.)
Mauch Chunk, seat of justice of Carbon county, is situated on
the right bank of the I/^high, at the confluence of that stream
with Mauch Chunk creek. It occupies a space in a narrow and
romantic glen at the mouth of the creek, and is surrounded by
mountains, some of which are 1,000 feet in elevation. " The
face of these mountains, although covered with fragments of
rocks, and displaying in many places huge beetling precipices, is
clothed in summer with verdant trees and shrubs, obscuring the
rough surface of the mountain, and forming a pleasing contrast
with the white buildinjis clustered beneath its shade."
THE PHILADELPHIA, READING, AND POTTSVILLE
RAILROAD.
(See Maps Nos. 23 and 25.)
This important road extends from Philadel'>Hia to the coal
mines at Pottsville, 94 miles. It was opened early in 1842, and
cost, including locomotives, cars, depots, &c., about ^45,000 per
mile. It is one of the best and most substantially constructed
roads in the country. The great expense incurred in its con-
struction was ow^ing, in a measure, to the " tunnels" upon the
route, of which there are three. The most important is that of
the " Black Rock Tunnel," near Phoenixville, cut through the
solid rock, 1,932 feet long, 19 wide, and 17 high. The " Flat
Rock Tunnel," in the vicinity of Manyunk, is 962 feet long, 21
wide, and 25 deep. The " Pulpit Rock Tunnel," 1,600 feet
long, is near Port Clinton.
From Philadelphia to Reading and Pottsville. — The depot
is in Broad, corner of Vine-st. The following are the stopping-
places, with distances and fares : From Pliiladelphia to Manyunky
7 miles, 25 cents ; to Norristown, 17, 40 cents ; to Valley Forge^
23, 80 cents ; to Phoenixville, 27, $1.00 ; to PatUlown, 40>
$1.60 ; to Douglassville, 44, $1.75 ; to Reading, 58, $2.25 ,
to Mohrsmlhy 67, $2.60 ; to Hamburg, 75, $2.90 ; to Fori
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.$3.40 ; to Pottsville, 94, ,$3.50.
Valley Forge, a place of much interest in American history,
is where Gen. Washington established his head-quarters during
the winter of 1777. The house, which is still standing, is near
tlie railroad, from which it can be seen.
Pottstown is prettily situated on the left bank of the Schuyl-
kill. The houses, which are built principally upon one broad
•street, are surrounded by fine gardens and elegant shade-trees.
The scenery of the surrounding hills is very fine, especially in the
iall of the year, when the foliage is tinged with a variety of rich
Hutumnal tints. The Reading Railroad passes through one of
its streets, and crosses the Manatawny on a lattice bridge, 1,071
feet in length.
Reading, the capital of Berks county, is on the left bank of
the Schuylkill, and is built on gently rising ground, with the river
on one side, and a ridge of hills on the other. It contains a new
and handsome courthouse, a jail, 15 churches, upwards of 30 ho-
tels and taverns, several manufactories of iron, brass foundries,
locomotive • ngine shops, «&c. &c. Population about 12,000.
Port Clinton, a small but thriving village, is situated in
Schuylkill county, at the mouth of the Little Schuylkill river.
It is indebted for its growth to the shipment of coal over the rail-
road from the mines in the vicinity of Tamaqua, 12 miles dis-
tant
Schuylkill Haven is situated on the left bank of the Schuyl-
kill, amidst picturesque and romantic scenery. The Wet^t
Branch Railroad, running from the coal mines, unites here with
the Schuylkill navigation. The transhipment of coal is the busi-
ness from which the town chiefly derives support.
Pottsville is situated on the edges of the coal basin, in the gap
by which the Schuylkill breaks through Sharp's mountain. It is
noted for its rapid growth, being a great mart for the coal trade ;
it contains a splendid Catholic cathedral, and an elegant Episco-
pal church, both built in the Gothic style. It has other churches
of different denominations, a spacious town-hall, several ex-
cellent hotels, a furnace for making iron, forge and rolling mills,
a foundry, a steam-engine factory, &c.
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A visit to the coal region of PeniiBylvania forms a very agreea-
ble summer excursion ; whilst the fine and varied scenery, and
the pure mountain air, cannot bo otherwise than pleasing and
healthful. The accommodations for travellers at Pottsville and
other places here, are ample. An excursion to the colliery of
Messrs. Potts and Bannon will be found very interesting. It is
the deepest in this region, and is known as Guinea Hill, or Black
Mine.
" The depth of the slope is 400 feet, which, at an inclination of 40 de-
grees, would give a perpendicular depth of 252 feet into the very bowels
of the earth. The colliery is worked with two steam-engines— one of
51) horse power, and the other of 20 ; the former is used in pumping the
water which accumulates in the mines, and the latter in hoisting the
coal in cars to the mouth of the slope. The pump used in the coUiery
is of east-iron, 12 inches in diameter, and extends the entire depth of
the slope— 400 feet. The column of water brought up by the engine, at
each lift of the pump, is equal in weight to about 8i tons. At the depth
of 200 feet of tliis slope, a tunnel has been driven 270 feet s. to the Tun-
nel vein, and 210 n. to the Lawton vein— both through solid rock. As
the visiter leaves the slope, and finds himself, lantern in hand, groping
his way through the gangway into the heart of the mine, he is bewil-
dered and startled, as the almost indistinct masses of coal, slate, dirt, &.C.,
fashion themselves into something bordering upon a dark, dusky, and
even forbidding outline. It seems as if you had fallen upon a subterra-
nean city, buried by some great convulsion of nature ; and the illusion
is still further heightened by observing workmen busily engaged, appa-
rently in excavating the ruins."
From Pottsville travellers can proceed by stage to Northum-
berland, Danville, Catawissa, Maiich Chunk, Wilkesbarre, &c.
Passengers leaving Philadelphia for either of these places, or
others in this vicinity, should apply for seats, or information, at
]06 Race-st., or at the depot, corner of Broad and Vine sts.
Wilkesbarre is situated in the beautiful valley of Wyoming, on
a plain elevated about 20 feet above the Susquehanna. It is a
well-built rural village, with a population of about 3,000. This
valley, famous in story and song, is rich in soil and the best agri-
cultural productions, and in fertility and beauty is unrivalled. Its
historical associations are replete with thrilling interest. A rail-
road, 20 miles long, unites Wilkesbarre with the Lehigh river and
canal at White Haven. (For the country north of Wilkesbarre,
see Map No. 17.)
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Sunbury, (see Map No. 25,) the county seat of Northampton,
is situated on a hroad plain on the left bank of the Susquehanna,
just above the mouth of Shamokin creek. Its site is one of
great beauty, and from the high hills in its immediate vicinity,
there is a magniticent prospect of the lovely valley of the Sus-
quehanna. The Sunbury, Danville, and Pottsville Railroad
was commenced about the year 1833 : a few miles of the eastern
end were opened for use in 1834 ; but on account of the connec-
tion not being completed, and the onvenient inclined planes at
that end of the road, its use \ i.. abandoned, and it was allowed
to fall into decay. The western division has been completed for
19 miles, from Sunbury to the Shamokin mines, and is now in
successful use for the transportation of coal. The length of the
road from Sunbury to Pottsville is 44^ miles ; and including the
branch to Danville, the entire length is 51 ^ miles. The late
Stephen Girard was one of the projectors of this road. From
this place the Sunbury and Erie Railroad will extend to Erie,
on the lake of the same name. Surveys of this road were made
in the years 1838 and 1839, under the direction of Edward Mil-
ler, Esq.
Williamsport, the seat of justice of Lycoming county, is pleas-
antly situated on an elevated plain on the left bank of the West
Branch of the Susquehanna. It is well built, and many of the
buildings, both public and private, have some pretensions to ar-
chitectural beauty. The public square, on which stands the
courthouse, is shaded with trees, and enclosed with an iron rail-
ing. Several of the churches are surmounted with graceful
spires and cupolas, which form conspicuous objects amid the rich
surrounding scenery. The hotels are spacious, and abound in
every comfort, and the charges are reasonable. The United
States Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania is held al-
ternately here and at Pittsburg. The West Branch Canal passes
through tho town. The Williamsport and Elmira Railroad has
been finished as far as Ralston, 26 miles from this place, (see
Map No. 17.) The whole length of the road is 74 miles, and
when completed it will open an important route for travel, and
the transportation of coal, iron, and agricultural products
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THE COLUMBIA RAILROAD.— This road extends from Phil-
adelphia to the Susquehanna river at Columbia, 82 miles. In
April, 1834, a single track was completed throughout, and in
Oct. 1834, both tracks were opened for public use. Cost of con-
struction, ^4,204,960. Formerly, at Columbia, there was an
inclined plane 1,800 feet in length, and 90 in height ; but this was
dispensed with in 1839, by completing a circuitous route of six
miles, with a grade of 30 feet to the mile. There is an inclined
plane on this road after crossing the Schuylkill from Philadelphia,
the removal of which is contemplated by the company. The
West Chester Branch road extends from the Columbia, at Paoli,
to West Chester, seven miles.
From Philadelphia to Columbia, (see Maps Nos. 23 and 25.)
— Cars leave the depot, 274 Market-st., for Paoli, 21 miles, fare
75 cents ; Downingstown, 33, $1.00 ; Coatsville, 40, ^1.12 ;
Parkshurg, 45, $1.25 ; Lancaster, 70, $2.50 ; Columbia, 82,
$2.87^.
Columbia, Pa., is situated on the left bank of the Susquehan-
na, 28 miles below Harrisburg, and 12 west of Lancaster. A part
of the town occupies the slope of a hill which rises gently from
the river, and the business part of the town lies along the level
bank of the river. The scenery from the hills in the vicinity is
highly pleasing. The broad river studded with numerous islands
and rocks, crossed by a long and splendid bridge, and bounded
on every side by lofty hills, presents one of the finest landscapes
in Pennsylvania. The junction here of the state railroad from
Philadelphia with the main line of the canal, the railroad to York,
and the Tide-water Canal to Maryland, renders Columbia a busy
place. The main current of travel which formerly passed
through here, has been diverted by the construction of the Har-
risburg and Lancaster Railroad ; but the emigrant travel still
goes by way of Columbia. A fine bridge crosses the Susquehan-
na, more than a mile in length. The cost of its construction was
$231,771. It was erected by a company in 1814, the state hav-
ing an interest in it to the amount of $90,000.
The York and Wrightsville Railroad, (see Map No. 25.) —
This short branch of 12 miles unites the Columbia with the rail-
road from York to Baltimore. Cost of construction, $350,000.
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Yorh, Pa., the capital of York county, is situated on the banks
of Codonis creek, 11 miles from the Susquehanna. It is a thri-
vinpf place surrounded by a well-cultivated country, and contains
some handsome public buildinjjfs, the principal of which is the
courthouse, built of granite, and resembling a Grecian temple,
erf^cted in 1842, at a cost of ^150,000. Besides this, and the
other public edifices usual in a county town, it has 10 churches,
some of which are adorned with tall spires, noted for their archi-
tectural elegance. The chief trade of York and the surrounding
country is transacted with Baltimore. From York passengers
can proceed by the railroad to Baltimore, 57 miles. Fare ^1.50.
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Map No. 25.) — This road, which forms a connection with the
Columbia Railroad at liiincaster, is 36 miles long. It was open-
ed in 1837, and cost ^850,000.
From Piiiladklimua to Lvncastki; and Harrisrurg. — Cars
leave the depot, 274 Markff-st., and thence proceed over the
Columbia Railroad to Lancaster, (see page 252 ;) from thence to
Harrisburg. Fare to Lancaster, .$2.50, and through to Harris-
burg, ,^4.00.
Lancaster, Pa., tlio county-seat of Lancaster, occupies an
elevated site near the right bank of Con'\'>toga creek, 70 miles w.
from Philadelphia, 37 s. e. from Uarrisburg, and 12 e. from the Sus-
quehanna at Columbia. The streets, laid ofT at right angles, are
paved and lighted; and the houses, generally of brick, are well
built. The city is sup])lied with water by an artificial basin and
" water-works." Stores, taverns, and shops, abound in every
quarter ; railroad-c;irs, stages, canal-boats, and wagons, are con-
stantly arriving and departing : and the bustle and confusion at
times are very great. The Conestoga Navigation is a series of
9 locks and slackwater pools, 18 miles in length, from Lancaster
to Safe Harbor, on the Suscjuehanna, at the mouth of the Cone-
stoga. By means of the Tide-water Canal to Port Deposit, a
navigable communication is opened to Baltimore.
Harrisburg, the capital of the state of Pennsylvania, and the
chief town of Dauphin county, occupies a commanding site on the
left bank of the Susquehanna, a short difctance above the mouth
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of Paxton creek. " Situated in the midst of the fertile Kitta-
tinny valley, and lookinj^ out upon some of the most magnificent
scenery in the world, — with splendid bridges spanning the broad
river, and shaded walks along rts banks, — with canals, railroads,
and turnpikes, radiating from it in all directions, — with a highly
intelligent resident population, and the annual presence of a
transient population comprising the highest talent in the state, —
Harrishurg has great and varied attractions to tempt the residen ,
the politician, the trader, and the stranger who comes only to
observe and admire,"
THE CUMBBilLAND VALLEY RAUiROAD, (see Map No.
25.) — This roafi extends from Harrishurg to Chambersburg, 56
miles ; it was completed in 1838, at a cost of $650,000. The
rtilroad bridge over the Susquehanna river at Harrishurg, over
which the Cumberland Valley Railroad is carried, is an immense
structure, 3,992 feet in length. It has 23 spans averaging 173
tcet, and two arched viaducts, one ;)3 and the other 84 feet long.
There are two carriage-ways, above which, immediately under
the roof, is the railway track. Its entire cost exceeded ^95,000,
From Harrishurg to Mechanicshurg, 12 miles, 50 oents ; to Car-
lisle., 22, 87i cents; to Newville, 34, $1.25; to Shippenshurg,
45, $1.50 ; and to Chambersburg, 56, $2.00.
Carlisle, Pa., is situated in the Cumberland Valley, 128 miles
w. from Philadelphia. It is an ancient and flourishing town,
with wide streets, and a spacious public square in the centre.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad passes through its principal
street. About 4 miles n. are the Carlisle Springs, situated in a
healthy and retired spot, surrounded with the fine scenery of the
Blue Mountain. The accommodations for visiters are very good.
Skippensburg, a brisk little place, through which passes the
Cumberland Valley Railroad and a turnpike, is situated at the
extreme w. end of Cumberland county. It contains about 1,000
fnhabitants.
Chambersburg, Pa., is one of the most flourishing towns in
the state, and pleasantly situated at the confluence of the Falling
Spring and Conecocheaguo creeks, 162 miles from Philadelphia.
The courthouse is a handsome brick building, erected in 1842,
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with an Ionic coIonuiKie, and s:;rnioimti'(l by a oiipohi. It con-
tains also a juil, sevfral chuiciies, an academy, a bankin^r-liouBje,
and a masonic hall ; the two latter are striictnros of a superior
order. Tho surround.njj conntrv, wiiich is very healthv, is also
of trreat fertility, and in a hitrh stale of improvement. The con-
stant arrival of passengers by the railroad from the e., fjoing w.
to Pittsbur^r by stu^e, or passin<r through on their way down
from that j)lace, imparts to Chanibersburg a scene of great ac-
tivity. Population 3,000.
THE FRANKLIN RATiROAD jo;ns here with tho Cumberland
Vailey Railroad, and extends from thence throujrh Greencastio
to Ilugerstown, Maryl;ind, '2i miles. It was opened in 1839,
and cost ^225,000. T!ie travel over it is of very little account.
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GRAND ROUTES FROM PHILADELPHIA TO PITTSBL'RG
AND IHE WEST.
At Philadelphia the traveller will take the cars of the Colum-
bia Railroad, at 274 Market-st., and thence proceed to Ilarris-
burg, the capital of the state. Having arrived there, two routes
will be at his disposal. The Jirst and most eligible is by railroad to
Chambersburg, via Carlisle. (See these routes at pages 252, 254.)
At Chambersburg, good lines of stages leave twice daily for
Pittsburg, (seo Maps Nos. 25 and 27,) via McConnclstown, 20
miles; Bedford, 50; Shellsbur*r, GO; Stoysloivn, SO ', Laugh-
lintown, 93; Greenshorg, 117; and arrive al Pittsburg, J5U
miles from Chambersburg, and, by this route, from Philadelphia
312 mile?. Total time betweeu the two cities about three days.
Fare usually ^11,00.
The second route from Harrisburg to Pittsburg, is by the
Pennsylvania Canal and the Portage Railroad, (see Maps Nos.
25 and 27.) At Harrisburg w'e take the canal-boat, and proceed
along tho e. bank of the Susquehanna river to Port Dauphin, or
Lyon, 7i miles, and in IG miles reach Duncan^s Island, at tho
mouth of the Juniata river ; thence, proceeding to Newport, 2G
miles ; to MiUerstuwn, 31 ; Mexico, 46 ; M'ffliniovm, 50 ; Lewis-
town, 64 ; Wayncaburg, 78 ; Huntingdon, 107 ; Petersburg,
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114; Alexandria, 121 ; Williamsburg, 134; Frankatown, 144 ;
Hollidayshurg, 147. We have now arrived at the termination
of the canal route on the e. side of the Alleghanies, and find
ourselves at an elevation of 913 feet above tidewater in the
Delaware at Philadelphia ; having, in our course over the canal,
passed through 112 locks, and over 33 aqueducts. This is also
the eastern terminus of the Alleghany Portage Railroad, at
which place our conveyance over the mountains is performed by
railroad, (a description of which we append to this article.) The
traveller, especially if it should be his first journey over this
route, will be pleased to observe the novel sight of transporting
the boats over the Alleghanies, from the canal on one side to the
canal on the other side. These boats are now constructed so as
to be separable into three or four parts on reaching the railroad ;
whence they are taken up, with freight and all on board, and wend-
ing their way over the mountains, resume at Johnstown their
more congenial element, where their parts are again united, and
they thence glide onward over the waters to the west.
» THE ALLEGHANY PORTAGE RAILROAD.-(See Map No. 27. j
— ^This short road is 39 ~-^^ miles in length ; it commences at
Hollidayshurg, and crosses the mountain at Blair's Gap Summit,
and descends the valley of the Conemaugh to Johnstown, over-
coming in ascent and descent an aggregate of 2,570 feet, 1,398
of which are on the eastern, and 1,172 on the western side of the
mountain. Two thousand seven hundred feet of the ascent and
descent have been overcome by ten inclined planes, lifting from
130 to 307 feet, and varying in incliuation between 4^ and 5|
degrees. On this line there is a tunnel 870 feet long and 20 feet
high, cut through the Staple Bend Mountain of the Conemaugh.
There are also four extensive viaducts, the principal of which is
that over the Horse-Shoe Bend : it is a semicircular arch of 80
feet span, erected at a cost of ^55,000. The cars are elevated
by stationary steam-engines at the head of each plane ; and on
the intervening places locomotives and horses are used. The to-
tal cost of the road, with every appurtenance included, was
$1,850,000. It was opened in 1834, and its greatest elevation
above tidewater at Philadelphia is 2,700 feet.
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Having arrived ut Johnstown, and being still at a great elevation
above tidewater, wo agaii' ' ^ume our route by the descent over
the western division of the Pennsylvania Canal, (see Map No. 27,)
and in seven miles reach Laurel Hill Gap; Lockport, 18:
Blairsville, 29 ; Livermore, 40 ; Salzburg, 48 ; Port Johnson,
50 ; Warrentown, GO ; Leechhurg, 70 ; Aqueduct, 73 ; Freeport,
75 ; and in 32 miles further we reach Pittsburg, 107 miles from
Johnstown. Here crossing the Alleghany river over a splendid
aqueduct, and by a tunnel made through the hill back of the
town, the road reaches the Monongahela, and connects with the
navigation on the western waters. — Recapitulation of the route :
First, by railroad to Harrisburg, 106 miles ; thence by the east-
ern division of the Pennsylvania Canal, 147 ; from Hollidaysburg
to Johnstown by railroad, 39 miles ; thence by the western di-
vision of the Pennsylvania Canal to Pittsburg, 107 miles. Total,
399 miles. Usual time, if by packet boat on the canal, 4i days ;
and if by line boat, about a week. Fare, usually ^13 ; by the
line boats $2.75 less.
PITTSBURG.
This city, the seat of justice of Alleghany county, is situated
in N. Lat. 40° 26' 25", and in W. Long. 79° 59' ; 348 miles from
Philadelphia ; 107 w. s. w. Harrisburg ; and 292 n. w. Baltimore.
Its population in 1810 was 4,768 ; in 1820, 7,250 ; in 1830, in-
cluding Alleghany and the suburbs, 21,912 ; in 1840, 38,931 ;
and in 1848, including the environs within a circuit of five miles,
it is stated to amount to 100,000.
Pittsburg is situated in a district rich in mineral resources.
Nature has bestowed its richest gifts upon this region ; and the
enterprise of the people has been directed to the development of
its resources, with an energy and success seldom paralleled. The
city of Pittsburg enjoys, from its situation, admirable commercial
facilities, and has become the centre of an extensive commerce
with the western states ; while its vicinity to inexhaustible iron
and coal mines, has raised it to great distinction as a manufactu-
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View of Pittsburg.
The city was laid out in 17G5, on the site of Fort Dii Qnestif,
subsequently cljanirod to Fort Pitt. It is situated on a trianjjniar
point, at the confluence of the Alleghany and Mononijuhela
rivers, which hrro form the Oliio. Pittshnrfr Is connectfd with
the left bank of the Monongaiiela by a bridge 1,500 feet lon«x,
which was erected at a cost of {^10i2,000. Four bridges cross
the Alleghany river, connecting Pittsburg with Alleghany city.
The most prominent of the public buildings is the Courthouse,
on Grant's Hill, an eminence, about a mile back of the city. It
is a splendid edifice, and commands, from the elevation of its site.
an extensive view of the three rivor^, and of the towns and vil-
lages for miles around. It is ?o,') feet long by 109 broad, and
surmounted by a dome .37 feet in diameter at the base. There
is also a splendid Roman Catholic Church on Grant's Ilill. The
Western University of Pennsylvania, which commenced opera-
tions as a college in 182^2, is located near Grant's Hill. The
Third Presbyterian Church is an attractive edifice. Some of the
hotels here, as also the banks, are splendid buildings: in particu-
lar, the Exchange Hotel and the Munongahcla Ilnuse, are large
and imposing structures. Thrre is here a museum, which, bef^ides
other attractions, contains many aboriginal curiosities. There
are in Pittsburg about 40 churches, several banks and insurance
companiesj and u bank for savings.
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The city is supplied with Wiitor of a fiiio quality derived from
the Allcfrhany. Tho water is raised by steam IIG feet to a
reservoir 11 feet deep, on ({rant's Hill, which contains about
1,000,000 jrallons, and is tlienco distributed over tho city in iron
pipes, tias is n«ed for lighting the city : for this purpose the
btimiinons coal, which abounds in the vicinity, allbrds great fa-
cilities, and at comparatively trifling cost.
There are several places in the vicinity of Pittsburg, which,
us they may be considered parts of one great manufacturing and
conuiiercial city, are entitled to a notice here. Alleghany City,
ojjposite to Pittsburg, on the other side of tho Alleghany river, is
the most important of them. The elegant residences of many
perKons doing business in Pittsburg, may be seen here, occupying
conunanding situations. litre is loouled the Western Theolo'fi'
ctd Seininary of the Preshyterian Church, an institution found-
ed by the (ieneral Asseml)ly in 18i25, and established in this town
in L^27, Situated on a lofty, insulated ridge 100 feet above tho
Allegluuiy, it afTorcIs a rnagnifK^ent prospect. There are 6,000
vols, in its library. The Theological Seminary of the Assnc'aie
Refunned Church, est;d)lished in 1820, and tiie Alleghany The-
ological Institute, organized in 1840 by the Synod of the Re-
formed Presbyterian Church, are also located here. Tho Western
Penitentiary is an immense building in the ancient Norman
style, situated on a plain on the western bonier of Alleghany City.
It was completed in 1827, at a cost of 1$ 183,000. The United
States Arsenal is located at Lawrenceville, a small but pretty
village two and a half miles above Pittsburg, on the left bank of
the Alleghany river.
Birmingham is another considerable suburb of Pittsburg, lying
about a mile from the centre of the city, on the s. side of the
Monongahela, and connected with Pittsburg by a bridge 1,.500
feet long, and by a ferry. It has important manufactorirs of
^dass and iron.
It is usual to speak of extensive manufactories as being in Pitts-
burg, though they are not within the limits of the city proper, but
are distributed over a circle of five miles radius from the court-
house on Grant's Hill. This space includes the cities of Pitts
burg and Alleghany, the boroughs of Birmingham and Lawrence-
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ville, and a nunibf^r of townH nnd villii(i;o8, the niunufuoturiii^r
eHlal)li.sliments in which have thoir warrliuuHos in l*iltKbur^, and
may consequently bo deemed, from the close connection of their
jreneral intoreHta and bnsinews operations, a part of tbo city.
'I'hero are within the above compass abont 80 places of religions
worship, and a popuhttion of not less than 100,0U0.
'I'ho stranger in Pittsburg will derive both pleasure an<l instruc-
tion by a visit to some of its great manufactur ng cstablishiiientH,
particularly those of glass and iron. During Iho summer season
Pittsburg is an immense thoroughfare, large numbers of travel-
lers and emigrants passing through it on their way westward.
The importance of this city will be greatly increased by its more
intimate connection with its sister city, on the completion of the
great Pennsyliumia Central Railroad, now in course of rapid
construction ; and also by the opening of the railroad to ('leve'
land, on Lake Erie. (For routes from Pittsburg, see page 295.)
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The construction of tliis road will prove of incalculable benefit
to Philadelphia, and the state generally. Its completion will add
greatly to the prosperity of that city. Extending from Harrisburg,
(being a continuation of the railroad already in use from Phila-
delphia to that city,) it will pass throtigh the centre of the state
to Pittsburg, there uniting with the navigable waters of the great
rivers of the West. Tlje building of this road has already com-
menced, and is to bo prosecuted as fast as circumstances and the
nature of the country will permit. Wo believe it is expected the
route will be opened through to Pittsburg some time during the
year 1850. (By referring to Map No. 28 its route will be seen.)
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There uro two principal routes of travel botwoon Philadel|)hia
and naltiniore, viz : the Ruilronil Line, and tho Steamhonl and
Railroad alternately. The diKtanco by the former route is 97
miles. Fare I^IJ.OO : titno six hours. By tho latter route the
distance is 117 miles. Fare {^3.00: time seven hours. There is
another railroad route between tho two cities, but is never puswed
over by travellers wishing to go direct between Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and the South. Tourists, whoso time is not limited,
and who are desirous of varying the route of travel, will find that
over the Columbia Railroad to tho Susquehanna river, thence to
York, and from thence to Baltimore, a very pleasant excursion.
Distance 153 miles. Fare $5.00. Another route open to tour-
ists, is from Philadelphia by steamboat down the Delaware river
to Delaware City, 44 miles ; thence through tho Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal, 16 miles ; and thence down Elk river and
(/hesapeako Bay and up the Patapsco river to Baltimore, 56
miles: total, 116 miles. The great feature of interest hese, and
perhaps tho only inducement to deviate from the regularly trav-
elled routes, would bo the pleasure of seeing the formidable ex-
cavation on the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, termed tho
" Deep Cut," which extends for six miles, and is 70 ft. deep in tho
deepest part. A bridge of 235 feet span extends over this fearful
chasm, at an elevation of 90 feet above the canal, under which
steamboats, schooners, and other small vessels can pass. This
canal is 66 feet wide at the surface, and 10 feet deep, with two
lift and two tide locks, 100 feet long by 22 wide. It was com-
pleted in 1829, at a cost of $2,750,000.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON, AND BALTIMORE RAIL-
ROAD. — This road extends from Philadelphia to Baltimore, 97
miles. It is the great thoroughfare between the two cities, and
during the winter months, the only travelled route. It was open-
ed for travel in 1837, and cost in its construction to Jan. 1, 1848,
^4,725,500.
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From PiiiLADELPiUA to Baltimore. — The cars leave from the
drpot iu Market-st., and pass throufrh the suburbs, soon reachinjr
the Schuylkill river at •' Gray's Ferry," which is crossed by a
substantial bridge. He "o the cars are attached to the locomc-
tivp, and we pass onwards to Chester, 14 miles, Fare 25 cents ;
Wil/ningfon, 27, 50 cents ; Newport, 30, 75 cents ; Stanton
33, Newark 39, $1.00 ; FAkton, 45, ,$1.50 ; North East, 51,
.^1.75 ; Charlestown 54, Cecil Ferry 59, $2.00. We here cross
the Susquehanna river to Havre-de-Grace 60, Perrymans 09,
$2.25; Chases, 81, $2.50; Stemrncr's Run, 87, ,$2.75. We
now reach Baltimore, 97 miles distant : Fare $3.00.
Wilmington, the most important town on this route, is situated
between the Brandywino river and Christiana creek, one mile
above their junction, and in the midst of one of the finest agri-
cultural districts iu the Middle States. It is built on ground
gradually rising to the height of 112 feet above tidewater, and is
regularly laid out, with broad streets crossing each other at right
angles. Since 1840 both its business and population have much
increased : at that time it contained about 8,000 inhabitants, and
in the latter part of 1847 it had about 14,000. On the Brandy-
wine river are some of the finest flouring-mills in the United
States, to which vessels can come drawing eight feet of water.
It contains also ship and steamboat yards, a foundry for the man-
ufacture of patent car-wheels, which are used all over the coun-
try, and a number of large manufacturing establishments of va-
rious kinds. It has several churches of different denominations,
a town hall, a new college, many handsome buildings, and sev-
eral excellent schools. A railroad is about to be constructed from
W'ilinington to Dovvningstown in Chester county, there unitin;^
with the Columbia Railroad. The hotels hero are generally of
a superior kind. (For de.scription of Baltimore, see page 263.)
Steamboat and Railroad Route from Pmiladelpuia to
Baltimore. — A steamboat leaves from the foot of Dock-st. every
afternoon, and proceeds down the Delaware to New Castle, 36
miles ; thence by the cars over the New Castle and Frenchtown
Railroad to Frenchtown, 17 miles. At the latter place, again
take the steamboat, and pass down Elk river and Chesapeake
Bay, and up the Patapsco river to Baltimore, 60 miles, i '
J "iiiciciit pans oi ino city, ine houses of Baltimore are
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BALTIMORE.
Tliis cil)', tlic melropolieof MarylJind, is pleasantly situated on
the N. side of Patapsco river, in N. Lat 39° 17' 23 ', and in W.
Loiiir. 7(}° 37' 30". It is 40 miles n. k. from Washington, 97
s. \v. Philadelphia, 184 s. w. New York, and 419 s. w. Boston.
Population about 125,000. Its situation, on gently uneven ground,
Skives it a fine drainage, and affords many handsome sites for
dwellings. As laid out, it has an area of four miles square ; but
the section which is compactly built extends about two milts
from E. to w., and a mile and a half from n. to s. The streets,
which are regularly laid out, and from 50 to 100 feet wide, gen-
erally cross each other at right angles. The n. end of the town
18 the fashionable quarter ; and the principal promenade is Balti
more-st., which runs from e. to w. through the centre of the city,
.lones's Fall, a small stream, one of the confluents of the Pa-
tupsco, divides the city into two parts, passing through it froPi n.
to 8 , a little E. of the centre. Three superb stone bridges, and
four wooden ones, have been thrown over this stream, connecting
the different parts of the city. The houses of Baltimore are
mostly constructed of red brick, with marble and granite base-
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mcnts. The stores and dwellings which line its broad, regular,
and straight streets, rival in taste the best in the country, and
evince substantial wealth and general prosperity.
From the number of its monuments, Baltimore has been de-
nominated the Monumental City. These structures, rising high
in the air from open squares, have an imposing effect. The
Washington Monument, at the intersection of Chartes and Mon-
ument sts., is a noble specimen of architecture, both in design and
execution. Built on an eminence 100 feet above tidewater, it
rises majestically above the city, at once forming its noble em-
bellishment, and a conspicuous landmark to travellers and voy-
agers. The monument consists of a Doric column rising from a
base 50 feet square and 20 high. Its height is 180 feet, inclu-
ding the statue of Washington at the top, 16 feet high. The
base is ascended by a flight of 28 steps ; and thence the ascent
to the top is by a winding staircase, or flight of 200 steps. The
cost of the monument, including the statue at the top, was
$200,000.— Battle Mon-
ument, erected to the
memory of those who fell
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1814, is at the corner of
Calvert and Fayette sts.
The square sub-base on
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umn rests, rises 20 feet
from the ground, with an
Egyptian door oik each
front, on which are ap-
propriate inscriptions and
representations, in basso
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cidents of the battle. The
column rises 18 feet above
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Roman fasces, is encircled by bands, on which are inscribed, in
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valor the monument is designed to commemorate. The column
is surmounted by a female figure, in marble, emblematic of the
city of Baltimore. The whole height of the monument is 52 ft.
— Armistcad Monuineni, near the City Fountain, was erected to
the memory of Col. George Armistead, the commander at Fort
Henry, in 1814, through whose intrepidity a British fleet of 16
sail was repulsed, after having bombarded the fort for 24 hours.
It consists of a base and pede.stal, with tablets flunked by inverted
cannon, upon which repose chain-shot and shells. It is exceed-
ingly unique in design id presents an admirable specimen of
sculpture. — Balti; -e ha her monuments, !*'n .hey are of less
pretensions than those above described.
Public Buildings. — The City Hall, on Holliday-st., is a plain
substantial edifice, three stories high, with a portico and entabla-
ture supported by four massive columns. It is occupied by the
city council and other municipal officers. — The Courthouse, a
large and imposing edifice, corner of Washington and Monument
sts., is appropriated to the city and county courts, and the officers
connected with them. It is ornamented with white marble pi-
lasters, of the modern Ionic order, and surmounted with a large
cupola. Its interior arrangements render it one of the finest
courthouseB in the United States. — The Almshouse, about two
and a half miles from the centre of the city, in a n. w. direction,
is a noble building. — The State Prison, on the corner of Madi-
son and Forrest sts., consists of three distinct buildings. The
keeper's family, officers, and guards occupy the centre building ;
the w. wing is appropriated to the female convicts ; and the e.
wing is reserved for the males, who are confined here at night in
solitary cells. There are also ranges of workshops, in which the
various trades are carried on by the convicts, such as weaving
cotton and woollen cloths, shoemaking, hatting, comb-making,
&c. — The Jail, on the e. side of Jones's Falls, near the Peniten-
tiary, is a spacious structure, with an octagonal tower at each
end, and surmounted by a cupola.
Churches. — Two of these are distinguished for architectural
elegance. The most imposing structure of this class is the Catholic
Cathedral, corner of Cathedral and Mulberry sts. It is built of
granite, in the form of a cross, and is 190 feet long, 177 broad af
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tlie amis of the cross, and 127 liigh from the floor to the top of
tho cross that surmounts the dome. The building is well lighted
by windows in the dome, which are concealed from tlie view of
persons below. At the w. end rise two tall towers, crowned
with Saracenic cupolas, resenibling tho minarets of a Mohamme-
dan mosque. This church has the largest organ in the United
States, having G,000 pipes and .36 stops. It is ornamented with
two splendid paintings : — one, '* The descent from the Cross," wan
presented by Louis XVI. — the other, " St. Louis burying his offi-
cers and soldiers slain before Tunis," was presented by Charles
X. of France. — The Unitarian Church, at tho intersection of
North Charles and Frankhn sts., ranks next to the above in archi-
tectural beauty. This edifice is 108 ft. long and 78 wide. In front
is a colonnade, consisting of four Tuscan columns and two pilas-
ters, which form tho arcades. Above, extending around the
pediment, is a cornice decorated with emblematic figures and in-
scriptions. From the portico, the entrance is by bronze doors, in
imitation of the Vatican at Rome — three conducting to the body
of tho building, and two to the galleries. The interior of the
building is a square, and harmonizes in beauty with its exterior.
The dome, 55 feet in diameter, is supported by four equal arches
of 33 feet span. — The Catholics have five churches besides the
Cathedral. Of these the principal are, St. Mary^s Chapel, on
Pennsylvania avenue, near Grant-st., an elegant Gothic edifice,
86 feet long by 50 wide ; and St. Peter's, the oldest Catholic
church in the city, having been built by the French residents in
1771, in Saratoga near Charles-st. — St. PauVs Church, (Episco-
pal,) on the corner of Saratoga and Charles sts., is a beautiful
edifice, with a handsome portico supported by four fluted marble
columns. Its lofty spire is a composition of the different orders
of architecture. There are four other Episcopal churches : Christ
Church, corner of Market and Front sts., Trinity, in Trinity-st.,
between High and Exeter sts., Grace, in William, between War-
ren and Montgomery sts , on Federal Hill, and Si. Peter^s, corner
of Sharp and Little German sts. — The First Presbyterian
Church, corner of North and Fayette sts., is an oblong structure,
with a large portico and entablature in front, supported by four
Ionic columns. The Second Presbyterian Church, in Market-
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Ht., near Jones's VnWa, ouo of the most spucioiis churches in the '
city, is justly pruisod for its iiput and appropriiite interior arranije-
nients. There is also the Third Preslnjtcr.au Churchy in Eu-
taw-st., hetween Saratoga and Mn'brrry sis. — The Asuonatc Rf-
forme.d, and The Reformed Preshyterlans, have each a church,
— the fornier between Charles and Liberty sts. — the hitter, corner
of Pitts and Aisqueth sts., Old Town. — Tlio Uaptists have foui
churches. The First Baptist Church, corner of liouihard and
Sharp .sts., is one of the most attractive edifices in the city.
This buihhn^, which is circular, has an inunenso dome, and an
Ionic portico. The other churches of this denomination are —
the Second Baptist Church, in Fleet-st., between Market-st.
and Argyle alley, Fell's Point ; Third Baptist Church, corner
of liuitimore and Exeter sts. ; and the Ebenezer Baptist Churchy
in Calvert-st., between Saratoga and Lexington sts. — There is a
(rerman Lutheran Church in Gay-st., between Saratoga-st. and
Orange alley. — The German Reformed have a very pretty
church, with a lofty and beautiful spire, in Second, between Gay
and Belvidere sts. — The Methodists have churches in Harford
avenue ; in Exeter, uear Gay st. ; at the corner of Eutawand Mul-
berry sts., and in Wilkes, near Market st.. Fell's Point, besides
several others. — The Seameri's Bethel, a handsome edifice for
the use of seamen, is in Black-st., Fell's Point. — The Friends
have four meeting-houses. — The Swedenborgians have a chapel
on the corner of Market and Exeter sts. — Independent Chapel is
occupied by a congregation of Universaliats.
Literary and Scientific Lnstitutigns. — The Maryland In-
stitute has for its object the promotion of the mechanic arts, and
the diffusion, by means of lectures and otherwise, of scientific
knowledge. It possesses a fine chemical laboratory and a very
complete philosophical apparatus. The society has apartments
in Athencum Buildings, corner of Lexington and St. Paul sts.
In the same building is the American Academy of Science and
Literature, which has rare and valuable collections in the several
departments of natural history, casts in plaster, &c. The Mary'
land University, one of the most important institutions of the
kind in the country, is in Ijob ibard-st., between Green and Paca
sts. Connected with the U liversity is the Baltimore Eye In-
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firmary, where the Btudents huvo uu opportunity of attending lec-
tiiroH, and wituensing its operations. St. Mnri/s Collcire, a pros-
perous institution under the direction of the Cathohcs, is on the
corner of Frankhn and Green sts. It has 13,000 volumes in its
libraries. The coiiunenceinent is on the tliird Tuesday in July. —
Asbiiry Culhi^e is on the corner of Fayette anri South streets. —
McKimm'g Free School is an imposing and beautiful structure,
built after the model of an Athenian temple. — The Oliver Hi-
bernian Free School was originally for the education of Irish
children, but it is now free for the use of all who choose to par-
ticipate in its benofUs. — The City Library is designed for the use
of the stockholders, who, however, are privileged to grant the use
of its books to others. — The Exchange Reading Rooms, in the
Exchange building, are supported by subscription ; but strangers
and masters of vessels enjoy free access to the newspapers and
periodicals with which the rooms are liberally supplied. — The
public schools of Baltimore, some of which are furnished with
buildings of a superior order, are justly praised for their excellent
organization.
Benevolent Institutions. — Among the many institutions in
Baltimore devoted to the gratuitous alleviation of human suffer-
ing, the Hospital, in its northwestern suburbs, holds a prominent
place. Being elevated greatly above the basin, the buildings com-
mand a fine view of the city and surrounding country. The
centre building is flanked with wings, connecting with two other
buildings which form the ends of the vast pile. The buildings
a'e three stories high, with the exception of the centre one, which
is four. In its interior arrangements, and in order and cleanli-
ness, it is not excelled by similar institutions elsewhere. — The
Almshouse, on the Franklin Road, about 2^ miles, in a n. w. di-
rection from the centre of the city, is an immense structure, con-
sisting of a centre building and two wings, the whole having a
front of 375 feet. — The City Dispensary, corner of Orange alley
and Holliday-st, and the Eastern Dispensary, corner Market-st.
and Harford Run Avenue, give medical advice, and furnish med-
icines, free of charge to the indigent. — The Indigent Sick So-
ciety is an excellent institution, composed of and managed by
ladies, who visit and minister to the comfort of the sick. Besides
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the above, there uro two Drplian Asylums, ami numerous oilier
iustitutioDs for the alleviiitioii of human suileriu;;.
I'l.ACKs oi.' A.MrHKMKN". — 'I'lio JlnlUiluy Slicct TJir(itr(% in
Holliday-st., hctwccn Fayi tle-sl. and Oranj^e alley, is four stories
high, and is well adapted lu theatrical purposes. — The Tlivalre
and ('ircua, in Old 'I'own, corner of Low and Front sts., is a very
lar;rp structure, dcsijrned alike ',ur dramatic and ecpu'strian per-
formances. — 'I'lie Ailrlphi Tiie.iirr, corner of IJelvidcre and Suru-
toiju sts., is a diminutive hudiliu;^ comjmred With the precedinij. —
The MiiNcum, corner of I'altimore and Calvert sts., enjoys a high
rejMitation. 'I'he visiter will (hrive much gratilication I'rom an
inspection of its curiosities. — There are As.'icinhli/ Knoms on tho
corner of llojliday and i'uyette t<ls., and in CoMjmercc-st., which
are furnished with much taste ; the design of these, with Con-
ceit Hull, in South Charles-st., is sulliciently indicated by their
luunes.
IVIiscKi.LANKous Objkcts OK INTEREST. — Tho c!ty has an abim-
dant supjily of pure and whok'somo water, furnished by its Water-
works, or derived from numerous springs. These springs <,r foun-
tains are enclosed by circular railings, and covered with neat
open temples, consisting of columns supporting a donie. Sonjo
of them are ornamented with pretty architectural devices, which
give theuj a prominent place among the embellishmenls of tho
city. From an elevated part of Jones's Falls, tho water is brought
in an aijueduct half a rnile long, and being conducted into a reser-
voir in Calvert-st., is thence distributed over the city in subterra-
neous pipes. There is another reservoir on Charles-st., n. of tho
Monument, which is replenished by means of forcing pumps, and
is sufficiently elevated to supply the upper part of the city. — The
Exchange, in Gay, between Water and Second sts., is a splendid
building, the property of a joint-stock company. It has a front
of 255 feet, is 140 feet in depth, and three stories high, exclusive
of the basement. The principal room, in tho centre of the build-
ing, is 53 feet square. The merchants assemble in this apart-
ment. The building has colonnades of six Ionic columns on its
E. and w. sides, the shafts of which are single blocks of fine
Italian marble, of admirable workmanship. The whole is sur-
mounted by an immense dome, the apex of which is 115 feet
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above tlie Htrcot. — Tho Custom-house occupies the firet story of
the Koutli wing of tho Kxchaiiijo, frootinjr on Lombunl-Nt. Tho
cntrancn m from Wuter-Ht. It coiiNistH of a HimciouH huIoou, di-
vided into thrco partw by moans of two colonnadcH. Tho oflicors'
doHkH aro ranged bctweon Iho cohuiniH, and the collector'n room
Ih at the upper end of the hall. Tho centre '\h used by pernonH
doi!Jg buHincHS here. — The Observatory, on Federal Hill, serves,
in connection with a similar establishment at itodkin Point, on
Chesapeako IJay, to announce the approach of vessels. By these
telegraphs information is conveyed, in a few minutes, from tho
mouth of the Patapsco to an observatory in the Exchange. — The
Merchants^ Shoi Tower, '230 feet high, has a greater elevation
than any other similar structure in the world ; though Uro's Dic-
tionary erroneously gives tho distinction to tliat at Villach, in
Carinthia, which is 319 feet high. — Among other institutions and
structures that deserve tho attention of visiters, are the Masonic
Hall, corner of St. Paul-st. and Courthouse lane — a fine building,
100 feet long and 42 wide, and three stories high ; and Odd
Fellows* Hall, situated on North Gay-st., a splendid building in
the Gothic style, tho windows of which are of stained glass. — The
Post-oJJice, on Calvert-st., n. of Market, occupies some of the
lower rooms in tho City Hotel.
The harbor is capacious and convenient, admitting vessels of
GOO tons to Fell's Point, while those of 200 tons ascend to the
city. It is defended at its entrance by Fort M'Henry. Balti-
more, from its great facilities for trade, enjoys an extensive com-
merce. It is in this particular excelled by few cities in the Union ;
possessing, as it does, besides its foreign commerce, most of the
trade of Maryland, a moiety of that of Pennsylvania, and a por-
tion of that of the western states. It is the greatest flour market
in the world ; while its trade in tobacco is second to that of no
other city. Its manufactures have kept pace with its commerce.
For these it has superior advantages. A considerable water-
power is afforded by Jones's Falls. The Patapsco has a fall of
800 feet in 30 miles, giving many valuable mill-sites. There are
within 20 miles of the city about 60 flouring-milld, besides nu-
merous cotton .and other manufactories. Of the general pros-
perity and growth of this important city, an idea may be formed
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Croin tlio fact that 1,959 houses were crocted duriiij; th(^ year
1847, the UHsesHcd vahio of vvhicjh in moro than }$*i,()()ll,()(H).
Few tovvuH have risen nioro rapidly thuii Haltimorc, — an pvI»
(Tenco of it.s superior natural advaiitairrs. It was first laid out i\h
u town in 17:2!), and iu Hi);') it (;oiitaiiicd only 50 houses. lu I79()
it was iucorporatcd as a city. — la 1814 a Hritish force of lt2,()(l(l,
wilder liord Ross, snpjiortod hy 40 or 50 vessels, made an aftack
oti TJaltunore, which was met hy its (citizens witli a steadiness
that would havo done honor to the disci)>linc and firmness of ex>
perienccd troops. On the l.'Uh Sejit., 1H14, Fort M'llenry waa
attacked, and sustained, for 34 hours, a hoiiihardment hy IG Khi|)s,
aided hy a land force of l,i200. The assailants were reo'ilsed,
and drew off, loavin;^ the fortress in tiiumplKint p(»s.session of its
intrepid defenders. Fort M'llenry was on his occasion ci)m-
inanded hy Major Armisfead, whos(! }r;i||untry has heen com-
memorated hy the erection of a monument to his i.iemoiy. The
troops, to the numher of 9,000, laiuled at North Po.it on tac
1:2th, and advanced to within six miles of the city, where th y
were met and op()osed hy the Haltimore hrigado, under Gei.eral
Stryker, consistinjj of 3,200 men. After a severe hatt'e, i;i which
the British commander, Gen. Ross, was killed, the Anu rican army
retreated towards the city. They were BJovvIy followed hy the
British on the 13th. But the enemy, feurlul lest their retreat
should he intercepted, precipitately retired on hoard their fleet,
and left the Chesapeake.
Hotels. — The hotels in Baltimore are among the best con-
ducted in the country ; the following are some of the principal
ones: City //o/e/, Calvert, corner of Fayette-st. and Monument
square ; Eutaw House, Baltimore, corner of Eutaw-st. ; Ex-
change Hotel, Water-st. ; Fountain H -trl, Light-st. ; Globe
Hotel, Baltimore-st. ; Merchants^ Hotel, CJharles-st. ; National
Hotel, United States Hotel, and the Washington House, are in
Pratt-st. Excellent private boarding houses and refectories also
abound in Baltimore.
Rates of Fare for thk usk of Hackney-Coaches in the City
OF Baltimore. — 1. Steamboats and Railroad Depots — From any steam-
boat landing or railroad depot, to any hotel or private residence wilhia
the limits of the city, for a single pa.s.senger, 50 cents. If two or more,
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each, 37^ cents. And for cuch trunk, box, or bag, of sufficient size to
be strapped on, 12^ cents. .No charge for small parcels {)ut in the
carriage.
y. To any Steamboat or Railrnad Depot. — Tlie same fare and cliarge for
l)aggage, witli an addition of M ceiils for the carria^^c when only .sent
for from the stable.
3. Citi/. Within the following limits, assuming Talvert-street as the
centre of the city, and extending east to Canal-st., west to Green-.^t.,
south to Great Montgomery-st, and north to liiddie-st.. for a single
pa.s.senger 37i cents. If two or more, each, 25 cents. If beyond these
limits, and anywhere within the city boundary, 12^ cents additional
for each passenger.
4. Time.— For the u.<5e of a hackney-coach by the hour, $1 00, and at
the same rate for all fractions of an hour, but no charge for any time
less than a quarter of an hour.
5. Evening and Night.— For hacks taken from the stand to any part of
the city, as follows: from 1st May to 30th yeptember inclusive, after
8 o'clock, p. M., 75 cents for a single passenger ; if more than one, 50
cents each: a like sum for returning. From 1st October to 3Uth April,
inclusive, after 7 o'clock, p. m., the same- No charge for baggage.
6. Exchange and Fell's Point.— Vroin South Gay-st. to any part of Fell's
Point, not farther east than Washington-st., 25 cents, and 25 cents
back for each passenger.
General Rules.— I. An additional allowance of 25 cents for the carriage
only, when sent for from the stand. 2. Children over ten years, half-
price ; no charge under that age. 3. Stopping 15 minutes or leaving
the carriage, to make a new charge. 4. All cases not provided for in
these rules, left to agreement of the parties.
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From Baltimore to Philadelphia, (see Maps Nos. 23 and
25, and also description of routes from Philudelpliia to Baltimore,
at pages 261, 262.) — On leaving Baltimore the cars start from tho
depot in Pratt-st., and pass on to Havre ile Grace, 37 miles ;
hero we cross the Susquehanna, and proceed to El'kton, 52 ;
Newark, Del., 58 ; Wilmington, 70 ; and arrive at Gray's
Ferry, 3 miles from Philadelphia, from which place the cars are
drawn to the depot in the city hy horse-power. Fare ^3.00.
Tho Steamboat Route loaves Baltimore from Spear's Wharf
every afternoon. Fare $^ 00.
Route fko.m Baltimore to Columbia, Pa., Csee Map No. 25.) —
From Baltimore to New Texas, 13 miles, Fare 35 cents; Monk*
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ton, 23, 60 cents; Summit, 3G, $1.00; Strasbur^, 38. 81-05 ;
Smyseys,4\, $1.10; York, 57, $1.50; Wrightsvillp,':0, $2.00',
and Columbia, 71, $2,12. f>oin the latter place we can proceed
over the Columbia Railroad, via Lancaster, to Philadelphia.
From Baltimore to Clmberland, &c., (see page 282 ;) and
to Pittsburg and Wheeling, (see page 284.)
From Baltimore to the Virginia Springs, Alc. — (see p. 286.)
From Baltimore to Annapolis. — Over the Washington
Bra oh to Annapolis Junction, 18 miles; thence, by the An-
napolis and Elk Ridge Railroad, to Annapolis, 21. Total, 39
miles. Fare, $1.60.
WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.— This road extends
from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at the Relay House, 9
miles distant, to the city of Washington, 31 miles. It was
opened for travel in 1835, and cost $1,650,000.
From Baltimore to Washington, (see Map No. 25.) — The
cars leave from the general depot in Baltimore, and pass on to
the Relay House, 9 miles ; (passengers over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad from the west for Wiishington, will take the cars
here:) Annapolis Junction, \8m\\eB', Beltsville,2S nides', Bin-
densburg, and arrive in Washington, 40 miles. The usual faro
was $1.60, but it has recently been raised to $2.00.
WASHINGTON.
Washington, the capital of the United States, is situated on
the left or e. side of the Potomac, in the District of Columbia, in
N. Lat. 38° 52' 45", and W. Long. 76^ 55' 30" from (Ireenwich,
or 79° 20' from Paris. It is 40 miles s. w. Baltimore, 137 s. s. w.
Philadelphia, 224 s. w. New York, 459 s. w. Boston, 856 e. by s.
St. Louis, and 1,203 n. e. New Orleans, and is distant from the
Atlantic, via the river and Chesapeake Bay, about 290 miles.
The Potomac and Anacosta, or Eastern Branch, at the junction
of which rivers it stands, enhance the natural beauty of its loca-
tion, and give it fine commercial facilities. The forest-clad hills
by which it is encompas,sed, diversify the prospect, and render
the Durrouuding scenery in a high degree picturesque and pleas-
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ing. These elevations, commanding a view of the city and
surrounding country, and of the moanderings of the Potomac,
afford admirable sites for villas and private residences.
It was at the suggestion of Gen. Washington that this spot
was fixed on as the site for the future capital of the Union.
The ground on which the city stands, was ceded to the United
States by the slate of xMaryland, on the 23d Dec, 1788. The
city is laid out on a plan of great magnitude ; and will, if the
design of its founders bo carried out, and their anticipations real-
ized, be at once a magnificent memorial of the great man from
whom it is named, and a city, the gigantic proj)nrtions of which
sliall harmonize with the power and extent of the mighty repub-
lic of which it will be the capital. Th.e ground on which the
city is built, has an elevation, for the most part, of about 40 feet
above the level of the river. The streets cross each other at
right angles, those running n. and s. ueing intersected by others
running e. and w. The different parts of the city are connected
by broad avenues. Where the intersection of these avenues with
each other and with the streets would form many acute angles,
rectangular or circular spaces are left. The avenues and prin-
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cipnl streets radiate from important public points, and are from
130 to 160 feet wide. The former are named after the states of
the Union ; the latter, beginning at the Capitol, are ranged in the
order of the letters of the aljihabet — as, A North and A South,
B North and B South, &c. ; and east and west, they are desig-
nated by numbers — as, 1st East, 1st West, &lc. Pennsylvania
Avenue, from the Capitol to tbe President's house, is the most
compactly built and much the handsomest thoroughfare in the
city. Of tlie avenues, five radiate from the Capitol, and five
others from the mansion of the President, — thus affording these
prominent places the readiest communication with all parts of
the city.
Of the public buildings of Washington, the Capitol, situated
near the centre of the city plot, on " Capitol Hill,'' is the most
splendid. This edifice, in its ample proportions, in the stylo and
execution of its architecture, and in its embellishments, both ex-
terior and interior, is believed not to bo inferior to any other
senate-house in the world. Elevated 12 feet above tidewater, it
affords a commanding view of the different parts of the city, and
of the surrounding country. From its immense size, and its ele-
vated position, it is the first object that fixes our attention on
approaching the city. The building, which is of freestone, oc-
cupies an area of more than an acre and a half. Including the
wings, the front is 352 feet in length ; and the depth of the wings
is 121 feet. The projection on the east or main front, including
thf teps, is 65 feet wide ; and that on the west, with the steps,
is 83 feet. The projection on tbe east front is ornamented with
a splendid portico of 22 lofty Corinthian columns ; and a portico
of 10 columns in the same style, adorns the west projection. In
grandeur of design and beauty of execution, the portico on the
eastern front has no superior. To the top of the dome, the height
of the building is 120 feet. The Rotunda, in the middle of the
building, under the dome, is 95 feet in diameter, and the same in
height. From the cupola which crowns this apartment, there is
Q fine view of the city aiul the surrounding country The walls
of the Rotunda are adorned with magnificent painthigs by Trum-
bull, the fifrures in which are as large as life. These fine national
pictures represent interesting incidents in American history — lh«
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Presentation to Congress of the Declaration of Independence ; the
Surrender of Bnrgoyne ; Surrender of Cornwallis ; and Washing-
ton Resigning his Commission. Congress has recently further en-
riched the Rotunda by the addition of two fine paintings — the
Baptism of Pocahontas, by Chapman, and the Embarkation of
the Pilgrims, by Weir. This room is also adorned with sculp-
tures in alto relievos, representing the rescue of Smith ^y the
interposition of Pocahontas ; the Landing of the Pilgrims; Dan-
iel Boone's conflict with Indians ; and Penn treating with the
Indians at Coaqnenac. To the other attractions of the Ro-
tunda, has lately been added Greenough's splendid statue of
Washington, a colossal figure, iir a sitting posture, twice as large
as life. The library roojii, on the west of the Rotunda, is 1)2 by
34 feet, and 3G feet high, and contains upwards of 28,000 vols.
There is here also a valuable collection of historical medals, de-
signed by Denon, the Egyptian traveller ; and paintings, statu-
ary, medallions, &c., are distributed about the room. The Sen-
ate-Chamber, in the northern wing, is 78 feet long, and 45 high,
and of a semicircular form. The vice-president's chair has a
canopy of rich crimson drapery, held by the talons of an eagle.
In front of the vice-president's chair is a light bronze gallery,
chiefly appropriated to ladies. Above and behind the chair is a
gallery, supported by fine Ionic columns of variegated marble
from the Potomac. The walls richly ornamented with stucco,
the magnificent chandelier, the gorgeous lamps and furniture,
&,c., give the room an imposing appearance. Adjoining the
Senate-Chamber is tlie office of the secretary of the senate.
Under this room is the apartment in which the Supreme Court
holds its sessions. It is nearly as large as the Senate-Chamber,
but is much less elegant. The Hall of the House of Represen-
tatives, in the south wing, is semicircular, like the Senate-Cham-
ber, but larger, being 9G feet long and 60 feet high. The dome
of the Hall is supported by 24 beautiful columns of the Potomac
marble, with capitals of Italian marble, of the Corinthian order
The seats are so arranged that the members face the speaker,
whose chair is considerably elevated above the floor, and «ire ap-
proached by avenues that radiate from his chair as a centre. A
gallery for men surrounds the circular wall opposite the speaker ;
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and that appropriated to ladies is in the cliord of the arc back of
the speaker's chair. The room is ornamented, like the Senate-
Chamber, with fine statuary and paintings, and its whole appear-
ance is impos ng and elegant. — The Presidi'nt's Iluusp, at the
intersection of Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Ver-
mont avenues, is a superb edillce, built of freestone. The build-
ing, which has a length of 170 feet, and a depth of 86 feet, is
ornamented on its north front, facing La Fayette Square, with a
portico of four Ionic columns, projecting with three others. The
garden front, or that on the soutli, is embellished by a circular
colonnade of six Ionic columns. The north entrance opens into
a large hall, whence a columnar passage leads into a richly fur-
nished apartment of an oval form. On either side of this is a
room appropriated to the reception of official and ceremonial visits.
Hence these are designated " reception rooms." The '* East
Room," or banqueting-room, is a spacious and splendid apartment
at the east end of the buildinji. — On each side of the President's
house are two large buildings. That on the n. w. is occupied by
the war department ; that on the s. w. by the navy department ;
that on the n. e. is devoted to the state department ; and that on
the s. w. to the treasury department. The new treasury building
is 300 feet long, with a wing in the rear 100 feet long, and has a
splendid colonnade in front 457 feet long, comprising 32 massive
columns. — The General Post- Office, corner of North and Sev-
enth sts., is an extensive and beautiful marble structure, with two
wings. In front, and at the ends, it is adorned with fluted mar-
ble columns. — The Patent Office, built of freestone and marble,
is a beautiful specimen of architectural taste and skill. In the
upper story of this building is a room 275 feet long and G5 wide,
designed as a depository of patents, but which for the present is
appropriated to the grand collections of the National Institution.
Immediately below this, there is a room 125 feet long, superbly
arched, and decorated with fine columns, and which is filled with
models and specimens of articles patented. — The Navy Yard, on
the Eastern Branch, about three-fourths of a mile s. e. of the
Capitol, has an area of 27 acres, enclosed by a substantial brick
wall. Within this enclosure, besides houses for the officers, are
filiops and warehouses, two large ship-houses, and an armory.
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which, like the rest of the establishment, is kept in the finest
order. — The Navy Magazine is a largo brick structure, situated
in the s. e. section of a plot of 70 acres, the property of the Uni-
ted States, on the Eastern Branch.
Washington contains, within its limits, 25 churches, some of
which, from the taste and skill displayed in their construction,
will attract the attention of the visiter. The Episcopalians have
three churches : St. JohrCs, cor. of N. Eighth and W. Sixteenth
8ts. ; Trinity, opposite the City Hall, in W. Fifth-st. ; Christ
Church, in South G, between E. Sixth and Seventh sts. — ^Thero
are three Roman Catholic : St. Patrick's, cor. of North F and
W. Tenth sts. ; St. Mary's, between Capitol and W. First sts. ;
St. Peter's, cor. of E. Second and North D sts.— The First Pret-
byterian Church is in Four-and-a-half-st. ; Second Presbyterian,
in First-st. ; the Third, in W. Fifteenth-st. — Of the four Baptist
churches, one is on the corner of Pennsylvania avenut and E.
Fifth-st. ; one in South D, near VV. Fourth-st. ; and a third at
the corner of W. Nineteenth and North I sts. — The Methodists
have chapels cor. South Capitol and South B sts. ; in E. Fourth-
st. near S.Carolina avenue ; cor. W. Fifth and North F sts. ; cor.
North G and W. Fourth sts. ; besides three or four others. — The
Friends have a place of meeting in North I-st., between W. Eigh-
teenth and Nineteenth sts. — There are also a German church,
on the corner of North G and W. Twenty-first sts., and a Uni-
tarinn church, cor. of North D and W. Sixth sts.
Washington has a number of benevolent institutions, religious
and philanthropic. The Almshouse, an extensive brick building,
has a workhouse connected with it, in which those are confined,
and made to labor, who have violated the municipal laws. — There
are two orphan asylums, the Washington and the St. Vincent's,
— the former under the direction of some ladies of the city, and
the latter under the care of the Sisters of Charity. Both of them
are institutions of great usefulness. — The Howard Society is de-
signed to benefit industrious females, who are paid a fair equiva-
lent for their work. — Besides the above, there are a Colonization
Society, a Clerks' Provident Society, for the relief of the widows
pnd orphans of deceased members, a Bible Society, Missionary
and Tract Societies, a Dorcas Society, &c. &>c.
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Of the places of amusement, the principal are — Washington
Theatre, on Louisiana avenue, between West P'ourlh and Sixth
Bts. ; National Theatre, in North E, between \V. Thirteenth
and Fourteenth sts. ; the Assembly Rooms, corner of North C
and VV. Tenth sts. ; and King*s Picture Gallery, in North E,
between W. Tentli and Eleventh sts. The latter is an exhibi-
tion with which visiters generally will bo pleased, while the ama-
teur will find, not only in the pictures themselves, but also in
their happy arrangement, much that will afford him gratifica-
tion.
Washington has several excellent literary and scientific insti-
tutions. Columbia College is beautifully situated on elevated
ground commanding a broad view t.i tho surroumling country,
including Mount Vernon, 15 miles distant. The college edifice,
including the basement and attic, is five stories high, 117 ft. long,
and 47 wide. There are also two buildings for the professors,
and a philosophical hall. A medical department attached to tho
college has a building on the corner of Tenth and E streets.
The college has a library of about 5,000 volumes. The com-
mencement is on the first Wednesday of October. — The Theo-
logical Seminary, (Catholic,) is a flourishing institution, attached
to which is a school for the education of youth generally. — The
Columbian Institute, for the promotion of scientific knowledge,
and the encouragement of the arts, was established in 1816. —
The American Historical Society, a recent institution, had for
its object the illustration of the early history of the country. By
its means, manv rare and valuable documents have been rescued
from oblivion, which throw much light on the discovery and
primitive history of our continent. It had already issued several
volumes of its transactions, when, with the Columbian Institute,
it united with the National Institution. — The Columbian Horti-
cultural Society has annually an interesting exhibition. — Tho
City Library, on the corner of North C and VV. Eleventh pts.,
has a collection of about 7,000 volumes. — At the Athenaum, a
public reading-room, on Pennsylvania avenue, corner of W. Sixth-
fet., is to bo found most of the current literature of the day. — The
National Institution for the Promotion of Science, is a society
yet in its infancy. Few institutions have, in their outset, been
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l>ettcr circumstuncod for luyiiifj broad toiindutionH for future use-
fulness, uud for proposinjr to tluMiiselves the uccoinpiisliment of
nomprt'hensive aims and objectH. This the National luHtitution
has done ; and if its de8i«rn is carried out in the spirit which
prompted it, the institution will become, not only an honor to the
country, but also a blessiujir to the world. It bus been organized
under the auspices of the general government, the president be-
ing made patron ; while the heads of the several departments are
constituted six directors on tihe part of the government. Six dis-
tinguished literary and scientific gentlemen are directors on the pi.rt
of the institution. It holds stated monthly meetings in the budding
of the Patent Office, in the grand hall of which edifice its col-
lections are deposited.
The Congressional Cemetery, a celebrated burial-place, com-
prises 10 acres, near the Anacostia or Eastern Branch, about a
mile and a half from the Ca])itol. Being considerably elevated
above the river, it commands, on all sides, an extensive prospect
of beautiful scenery. The grounds, which are surrounded by a
high brick wall, are tastefully ornamented with trees and shrub-
bery. Several of the tombs are remarkable for the beauty of
their architecture.
The City Hall, in North D st., between Fourth and Fifth, is
in an unfinished condition. — The Penitentiaryt a large structure,
of freestone, is at the southern termination of Delaware avenue. —
The County Jail is a large new building, three stories high, situ-
ated north of the City Hall.
Though it does not advance with the rapid strides that charac-
terize the progress of many of the cities of the Union, the na-
tional metropolis has, however, had a steady and healthy growth :
and recent statistics show that its condition for the last six or
eight years has been more prosperous than at any former period.
Froni 1840 to 1846, it had an accession of 3,044 buildings, a
large portion of which are commodious, substantial, and elegant
brick edifices. Allowing an average of six inhabitants to each
house, there was an addition, during the above period, of 12,2G4
to its population. The population of the city at the present time
is about 35,000.
Washington, in the mouth of August, 1814, was ♦he object of
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a ferocious attack by u Britisli force under (joii. Ross. Throw-
ing aside the sword, this Iriidcr of the forces of one of the niOHt
civilized nations of tiit' earth, called to his aid the firebrand. The
capitol, the president's honse, and the pid»lic offices were laid in
ashes. The library of Con;;^'*^'*^''* was burned. The patent-otVice,
which had been destined to the same fate, was spared at the
earnest solicitation of its Knj)erintendeiit. Retribution speedily
followed the perpetration of this ontrajje. (jJen. Ross was killed
in the attack on Haltiinore, on the liJth Sept. (^For continuatiou
of routes to Charleston, New Orleans, &lc.., see pajje 2J)0-2n2.)
HoTKLS. — These places of public accotnniodation in Washing-
ton, as also private boarding-honscs, &c., are nnnierons and well
kept. During the session of Congress, and at some other times,
they are crowded to overflowing ; and at such times the price of
board is, as a matter of course, higher than on ordinary occa-
sions. The following are among the principal hotels: American
House, Pennsylvania avenue, near Fiftet'nti)-st. ; Gadsbi/8 Ho-
tel, Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Third-st. ; Indian Queen,
Pennsylvania avenue, near Si.xth-st. ; Mansion House, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Fourteenth-st. ; National Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner of Sixtli-st. ; United States Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third-st., &c. &c.
Hackney-Coaches, ^c. — Vehicles of this description, in Wash-
ington, for the convenience and accommodation of strangers and
others, are numerous, and may readily be obtained at almost any
moment. They are all numbered, so that in case of imposition,
neglect, &c., the person or persons aggrieved have only to make
known th"ir grievances before tl « proper authorities, and redress
is at hand. P'or conveying ea n and every passenger any dis-
tance not exceeding 1 ^ miles, 25 cents ; for any distance over
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This important road extends from Baltimore to Cumberland, a
distance of 178 miles. It was intended, originally, to carry it
through the s. w. corner of Pennsylvania, and a portion of Vir-
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ginia, to the Ohio river at Whorliiifr ; and for thiw purpose* the
cornjiaiiy was iiiforporat^Ml in lH:i7, by the N'^rishitnrrs of Mary-
iaiul, Pcnnsylvaiiiii, and V'ir^itiiu, and thr buildiiifr of the road
commoucpd July llh, IH'JH. In IHxJU it was optMH'd to the Relay
lIous«', nine miles; aflerward.s to Harpei'rt Ferry ; and finally, lo
its present terminus. From CundK-rland, the orifjinal route is to
bo chanjrcd. Hy i« lato report wo find tfie company has resolved
to go to Wheclinir, via ?'ish cr«ek, that city havinjj consented to
the establishment of a depot on the Ohio river at the month of
haid creek, "2^ miles below. When the fiallimore and Ohio Rail-
road is compleleii to the Ohio river, it will form the nearest route
from the waters of ihe Allantic to the j^nat West. Durinjr the
y<'ar 1817 then' had been transported over i*. 2fb,()7 1 passengers,
and i2GU,'i'J-l Ions of freight. The cost cfthis road, including the
branch to Fi'-dtriek, three miles, was ^7,743,500.
Roi'TK FROM Ualti.moui: to Fkkderick, IIarpkr's Ferr^,
Wi.NcnEsTKR, AND Ci'.MBr.HLAND. — f.Sec Maps Nos. 25 and 27.) —
Cars leave Baltimore from the depot in I'latt-st, and proceed to
the Relay House, nine miles ; HLlicntCs Mills, 15 ; Monococy
Viailuft, ,')8 ; hero a branch runs to Frederick, distant from Bal-
timore Gl miles. Usual *fare $2.50. From Monocdcy to Point
of Rocks is 12 inib's, and lo Harper's Ferry is 12 miles farther,
or 82 miles from Baltimore. Fare $3.25. The Winchester
Railroad leaves the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Harper's
Ferry, over which passengers are conveyed to Winchester, Va.,
32 miles. Fare from Baltimore $5.25. Distance 114 miles.
From Harper's Ferry wc proceed tu Mariinshurg, 100 miles
from Baltimore ; to Hancock, 124 ; and arrive at Cumberland,
178 miles, in about nine hours. Usual fare $G.50.
Ou leaving Baltimore, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is car-
ried over a splendid bridge, called the " Carrolton Viaduct," built
over (iwynn's Falls, a branch of the Patapsco river. This bridge
is 360 feet in length, and elevated 65 feet above the water, which
is spanned by a principal arch of 80 feet It is built of granite, iu
the most durable manner, and cost about $60,000.
EllicoU's Mills is situated iu the midst of a hilly and rocky
country, on the Patap.s«,'o river. The surrounding scenery is iu a
high degree wild and romantic. This place presents a business-
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like appouruueo, coiitainnijj, aH it does, several large luaniifacto-
ricp, and extensive flonrinjj-indls.
Frederick, the capital of a connty of the sa/ne name, i« « tu-
ated on Carrol creek, three miles from its entrance into Alonoco-
ry creek. It \a regnlarly laid out, with hr(»ad Kfreets croswin;;
each other at rij;ht angles, and contains several handsome pnhlir
and {)rivatc huildinjjs, and about a dozen rhurdies of diflrnut
denominations. The country aromid is fertile, and made produc-
tive hy cultivation. The tradi^ of Frederick is (juile extensive.
It is tfie second place in importance in [tQ state, being inferior
n\\\y to Baltimore. I*op. about 7,()0().
IIari'Ku'b Fkrkv is situated in Jefferson county, Va., at the
conHuence of the Shenandoah and I'(4omac rivers, at the passage
of tiK'se streams through the Blue Kidge, liere upwards of 1,2(10
<'eet in height. At this point the two streams, in search of an
outlet to the sea, and each, as it were, conscious of the inelTi-
<*iency of its separate exertions to overcome the harrier that op-
posed its progress, united their watens, and, rushing in one impetu-
ous current against the mountain, rent it asunder. Such, it x*
thought, was (he origin of a scone which Mr. Jefferson has cliar-
act>erix.ed as " one of the most stupendous in nature."
The scenery hert* is all of tho wildest and most majestic de-
scription. " J« fferi»«)n's Rock," named after Mr. Jeffenson, a:<d
the spot where he wrote a description of tins place, in his " Notes
on Virginia," i;-< a pile of huge detached rocks, leaning over tho
Mteep cliffs of the Slienandoah, and leaking into the mountahi
{.-_orge of the Potomac. Its top, almost level, is IQ feet sjpiare ;
whilst it« base does not exceed A ■ feet in width, and rests upon
the tojj of a larger mass of rock jutting out from the liill. It is a
wild '* eagle's nest," which, as Jefferson truly drclares, it is worth
a trip across tho ocean to behold. It is not, however, equal to
the enchanting s<^;eue presented to the view from the opposite
inounLaiUf about a mile and a half up, on the Maryland side.
From this height the beholder survey.s with admiration a large
extent of country, fields, woodlandji, and plantations ; while the
beautiful Shenandoah, as it breaks upon this magic picture, ap-
pears like a series of beautiful lakes.
The United States Armory, and tho National Arsenal, at this
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place, doBPrvc tlir aUention of visilrrn. In the lutttr ••I-ipo front
80 to 90,000 Htaiul of uriim ure usimlly kept. Noi <y 9,00U
Hmali-nrniH are Hiiniially inaniifurtiircd here, ('ri)|)loyin(r uho'jt
240 HuikIh. a bridjn^o 750 fert lout; here c^o^80l; Ihe I'otoinac
river, connecting this place with the Maryland side. The hotels
at IIarper*8 Ferry ufFord excellent acconnnodations for viHiters.
Cumherland, l)eantifnlly nitnated on the n. bunk of the Poto-
mac, at the mouth of Wills rmck, is a lari»e and well-built town,
the seat of justice of Allejjluiny county, containing in 1847 a pop-
ulation of 7,000.
ROUTE FROM BALTIMORE TO PITTSBURG AND WHEEL-
ING-, (see Maps Nos. 2Ci and 27.) — Trains leave Baltimore by
the liultimorc and Ohio Railroad, from the depot in Pratt-st.,
daily, at 1\ o'clock, a m. and 4 p. m., for Cumhprlnnd on the
Potomac river, 178 miles. (See page 282.) From Cumberland,
stofres leave at G p. m. and G a. m. by 20 daily lines of the Na-
tional Road and Ciotxt Intent Stujufo companies, and arrive in
Pittshurfr or Wheeling next eveninjr and the u)orning following.
Passengers for Pittsburg take the steamboat at Brownsville, u
brisk little place, with a |K)pulation of about 2,000, situated at the
head of steamboat navigation on the Monongahcla river, 60 miles
s. from Pittsburg ; and passengers for Whcelingy leaving Cum-
berland at the same time, pa&s over the National Road by stages
direct to that place, 1.30 miles. Through -tickets can be pur-
chased in Baltimore. Fare to Pittsburg ^10, and to Wheeling
$11.
In pa.ssing along the National Road, near the foot of Ljiurel
Hill, and about 10 miles e. from Union, the traveller will observe
a sign (a plain shingle) placed on a tree, ujkmj which is painted
" Braddock's Grave," with an index pointing to a clump of trees
about 200 yards from the rtiad. This is the only monument that
indicates the resting-place of the proud and brave, but unfortu-
nate hero of the old French W^ar. Upon the summit of I>aurel
Hill, a little farther on, is another inscription — " Dulany's Cave
and Washington's Spring.** This cave is situated about two miles
south of the pike. The entrance to it, on the top of the moun-
tain, is quite small at the mouth ; but once entered, it is found tc
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whicli has been explored two miles, sinks to the depth of Ij'JOl)
iVet. The Washinirfnii Sprim; is in the vicinity of the road. Its
water, which is of the best quality, is made to issue from a larj^e
artificial orifice in a rock. Immediately below the sprinjj is a
bath-house, to which the water is conducted in pipes. There is
a beautiful j^arden, with summer-houses, near the sj)rin{;. For
invalids and others seeking retirement durinjr the hot summer
months, this will bo found a very pleasant resort.
Union (usually called Uniontown) is a larjro and flourishiu}f
f>lace, containing about 3,5U() inhabitants. It is situated on the
National Road, six miles west from the Washington Spring, and
about (JO miles from Cumberland. Many of the bui.Jings, which
are of brick, and very compact, are large and commodious. The
new Courthouse is a handsome structure. There are several
excellent hotels here, some of which are sj)acious and costly.
The travel over the National Road imparts great life and Ir.Jstlc
to Uniontown. {Scarcely an hour in the day passes when a
stage-coach may not be seen wending its way through the town.
Tlie property invested in these lines for the accommodation of
the travelling {)ublic is immense (For description of Pittsburgj
see page 257.)
Washington, Pa., capital of Washington county, is a large,
finely situated, and prosperous town, with » [population of about
3,000. It is surrounded by a fertile country, and is noted for da
salubrity. Besides a new and handsorrc Coi'Saoose, and other
public buildings, it has several churches of va/oif:; denominations,
and is also the seat of Washington College, ."u institution found-
ed iu 180G, which has about 3,500 vols. i*. its librari*. >. ; .d pos-
sesses a choice mineralogical cabinet. It holds its comiucncc-
luent on the last Wednesday in Septendjer.
WiiEKLiNG is situated on tlie e. bank of the Ohio, surrounded
by bold and precipitous hills, and extends along on the high baidi
of the river for about a mile and a half. It is the most important
place, in regard to commerce, manufactures, and popu) ition, in
VWstern Virginia. The National Road pasvses through it, making
it a great thoroughfare for persons travelling to the West. It
contains several liandsomc public and private buildings, numer-
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manufactories. A largo number of steamboats are owned here,
which are continually passing up and down the Ohio river. A
magnificent wire suspension bridge is being constructed over the
Ohio at Wheeling, (by th3 same skilful engineer who has charge
of the Niagara suspension bridge.) It will bo the largest struc-
ture of its kind in the world, having a span of upwards of 1,000
feet, — the one at Freiburg, the longest in Europe, being but 905
feet in length. Poj). about 10,000. 'For routes from Pittsburg
and Wheeling, see page 205.)
ROUTES TO THE VIRGDMA SPRINGS.
There are now numerous routes and modes of conveyance to
these celebrated Springs, all of which have been, within a few
years, greatly iusproved.
From Baltimore they may be reached by a variety of routes.
One of the most pleasant and expeditious is over the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad to Harper's Ferry ; thence by a similar con-
veyance to Winchester ; and thence by stage, over an excellent
road, to Staunton. From the latter place we may proceed di-
rectly across the Nortii and Warm Spring mountains to the
Warm and Hot Springs ; — or may proceed to the Natural
Bridge, via Lexington, and thence to the White Sulphur, via
Dibrell's Springs. This route will afford the visiter an opportu-
nity of viewing the splendid scenery of Harper's Ferry, and also
the celebrated Natural Bridge. He will likewise pass within
seven niiles of the noted caves, " Weir's" and " Madison's,"
which, by a short detention on his journey, can be readily visited.
(See Map No, 27.)
Another route from Baltimore is by way of the railroad to
Washington City ; thence by the Potomac steamer (passing in
view of Mount Vernon) to Acquia Creek; and afterwards by the
Richmond and Fredericksburg and Louisa railroads to Gor-
donsville ; whence wo are conveyed by four-horse post-coaches
to Charlottesville, Staunton, the Warm Springs, White Sul-
phur Springs, &c., passing in sight of INIonticello and the cele-
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brated University of Virginia, and 'avoiding night travelling. By
this route the Warm Springs are reached in time for hreakfast,
the second day after leaving Washington, And the White Sul-
phur on the afternoon of the same day. The latter springs are
.'J05 miles from Baltimore.
Or, from Fredericksburg, (instead of going via Gordonsville,)
we may proceed to Richmond, Va.; — or, starting from Baltimore,
may reach the latter place, by steamboat, down the Chesapeake
Bay, by the way of Norfolk, and thence up James river to Rich-
mond, where we take the canal to Lynchburg, l')0 milew ; and
thence proceed by stage either by the road leading past the Nat-
ural Bridge, or by the way of Liberty, Fincastle, and the Sweet
Springs — arriving at the White Sulphur.
The usual mode of reaching the Virginia Springs from the
West and Southwest, is to disembark from the steamboat at
Guyandolte, on the Ohio river, and thence proceed by stage to
the springs, the White Sulphur being about 160 miles distant.
Travellers from the states south of the Virginia Springs, take
the railroad at Wilmington, N. C, for Richmond ; at which
place they will take conveyance, as before described. Or they
may proceed farther on to the junction of the Louisa Railroad ;
thence to Gordonsville ; and thence by stage to the springs.
VIRGINIA SPRINGS.
Of tl'i' se, the most celebrated and most generally visited are the
White Sulphur Springs, situated on a branch of tlio Greenbrier
river, in the county of Greenbrier, and in the valley of Howard's
creek They are to the South what the Saratoga Springs are
to the North. Thousands annually resort to them, either in
search of recreation and amusement, or to enjoy the benefit of
their waters, which have been found to be very efficacious in the
cure of dyspepsia, jaundice, rheumatism, liver complaint, gout,
diseases of the skin, and many other complaints. The waters
contain sulphate of lime, sulphate of soda, carbonate of magne-
sia, chloride of calcium, sulpho-hydrate of sodium, carbonate of
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sulphate of magnosia, phosphate of hrnc, and precipitated stiU
phur. The gaseous contents are, carbonic acid, Bulphureted
hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
These springs are situated in an elevated and beautifully pic-
turesque valley, hemmed in by mountains on every side. They
are in the midst of the celebrated spring region, having the Iht
and Warm Springs on the n., the former 35 and the latter 40
miles distant ; the Sweet, 17 miles to the e. ; the Salt and Red
on the R. w., the former 24, the latter 41 miles distant; and the
Bltie Sulphur, 22 miles to the west.
The Warm Springs, in the county of Bath, are among the
oldest of the watering-places. The water, which has a tempera-
ture of 98° Fahrenheit, is very transparent. The accommoda-
lions for bathing are excellent.
The Hot Springs are situated in a valley, deeply eiiibosoined
among mountain peaks, in the county of Bath, five miles s. fron)
ihe Warm Springs. Bathing houses have been erected, and
every accommodation provided, for both male and female patients.
The baths are six in number, each being supplied with water
from a separate spring. They range in temperature from 98° to
10G°.
The Sweet Springs are situated in a wide and beautiful val-
ley in the eastern extremity of Monroe county, and are justly
celebrated for the tonic power of their waters, used either inter-
nally or externally. Their temperature is 73° Fahrenheit.
The Salt Sulphur Springs, situated in the county of Mon-
roe, are encircled by mojuitains on every side. These springs
enjoy a high reputation, nr ^nly for the virtues of their waters,
but also for the excellent accommodations with which they are
furnished. They ; r;> in ;onsequence much visited by invalids.
Their temperature varies from 49^ ♦o 56°.
The Rkd SuLPii ^: Springs are m the southern part of Mon-
roe county, 17 miles from the Salt, and 32 from the Sweet
Springs. The water (S clear and cool, its temperature being 54"^
Fahrenheit.
The Blue Sulphur Spring is situated in a narrow, but beauti-
fully picturesque valley, on Muddy creek, a small tributary of
Greenbrier river. It has comfortable accommodations for about
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300 persons. Tho medical virtues of its waters draw thither,
during the seaRon, a large number of visiters.
Tho Natural Bridge of Virginia ia one of the greatest natural
curiosities in the country, if not in the world. It consists of a
stupendous arch of limestone rock, over an unimportant and
small stream, called Cedar creek. The tourist, who, while in
this vicinity, could pass this natural wonder unheeded, would be
as great a curiosity as the Bridge itself. The view from tho top
is awfully grand ; yet one should go to the brow of the procipico
that descends to tlie level of the creek, where the view, equally
Bublime, will be found far more interesting, being divested, in a
great measure, of the awe which is sensibly felt on looking from
the bridge down into the dreadful gulf. The height from the
stream to the top of the bridge is 215 feet, its average width is
80 feet, and its extreme length, at the top, is 95 feet. The chasm
over which it passes is 50 feet wide at bottom, and 1)0 feet at top.
It is covered with earth to the depth of about five feet, which is
made firm by trees and shrubbery ; whilst its sides are protected
by rocks, forming a natural wall. It is 156 miles w. from Rich-
mond, two miles n. of James river, 41 from Lynchburg, and 63
miles s. e. from the White Sulphur Springs.
Weirds Cave, 17 miles n. k. from Staunton, is deemerl one of
the most beautiful caverns in the world. It extends about 2,500
feet in length, although its exploration in a direct line does not
exceed 1,800 feet, and is divided into several apartments of vari-
ous sizes. The walls are formed of the most beautiful crystal-
lized carbonate of lime, or calcareous spar. The crystals, which
vary in form, are of all sizes and colors, and reflect with much
brilliancy the torch -lights with which each visiter is provided.
Thin sheets of similar incrustations are seen in some parts, resem-
bling the appearance of rich and graceful drapery ; and from tho
lofty roof of one of the halls is a sheet that appears as if floating
in the air. It has received the appellation of Elijah's Mantle.
Some of the most extensive apartments have received the names
of "Washington Hall," "Congress Hall," " Orgarx Room,"
" Solomon's Temple," " Deacon's Room," &c. This cavern is
under the charge of a person whoso business it is to render every
care and attention to visiters.
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MadisoTi's Cave is a short distance from the preceding, and
somewhat resembles that curiosity, although much less extensive,
its length not exceeding 3^*0 feet. — The Blowing and Saltpetre
Caves are situated about 40 miles to the n. w. of the two prece-
ding ones.
FROM BALTIMORE TO CHARLESTON, AND INTERME-
DIATE PLAGES.
From Baltimore to Charleston the traveller will have a choice
of two routes, as follows : —
Ist. From Baltimore to Washington City^ by railroad, 40
milos ; thence by steamer down the Potomac to Acquia Creeki
i)5 miles ; here wo again take the cars, and proceed to Freder-
icksburg, Va., 15 milos ; to Richmond, the capital of the state
of Virginia, 60 miles ; to Petersburg, 22 miles ; to Weldon,
N. C, 62 miles ; to Wilmington, N. C, 160 miles. Total, 414
miles. From Wilmington to Charleston, S. C, 180 miles, is
performed by steamboat — making the entire distance from Balti-
more 504 miles, which is performed in about 48 hours. Fare
from Baltimore to Petersburg, $7.50 ; to Weldon, $10.00 ; and
10 Charleston, $20.00.
Passengers arriving in Baltimore by the morning line from
Philadelphia, had better remain in that city until 6^ o'clock tho
next morning ; or they can go on to Washington at 5 r. m., and
remain there until 9 a. m. the next day.
Passengers going to Washington by the train of 5 p. m., are
taken, if they desire it, by the Company's omnibus, at once,
without charge, from the Washington depot to the Potomac
steamboat, where they lodge free of charge, and lay over (if they
desire to do so) with their through-tickets, for a few days, at the
following places, viz : Washington, Richmond, Petersburg, and
Weldon. For further information and " through-tickets" apply
at the Southern ticket-office, adjoining the Washington Railroad
ticket-office, Pratt-st., Baltimore.
2d. From Baltimore, steamboats on this route leave Spear't
Tvharf d'iily, riinning down Chesapeake Bay to Not folk, Va., 188
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miloH, and from Ukmicc up James river to City Point, !);') uuW.s ,
thence by railroad to Prtershurfr, Va., \2 miirs ; tliero con-
necting with the railroad to Wilmin^toit, N. C, and hy Kteam-
bottt to C/iarlrstori, as before. Total distance from Haltiinore by
this route, Gli7 miles. Tune .m hours. Fare about $1().
Charlkston, S. C, is the largest, most populous, and weallliy
city on the Atlantic sea-coast, s. of IJaltimore. It is in N. Lai.
32° 4G' 33", and in W. Long, from Greenwich 7D° 57' 27". In
1840 its population was 41,137 ; at the present time (184H) it is
not less than r)5,000. This city is well situated for trade and
cormnorce, on a peninsula, seven miles from ♦ho ocean, wlu<d> it*
formed by tho confluence of Ashley and Ocuper rivers, which
hero enter the harbor, and is two miles acre s. C)p|)osito Ihi*
city, Ashley river is G,3U0 feet wide, and Cooper river 4,200 foot :
both hero have a depth of from 30 to 40 feet.
Charleston is built on slightly elevated ground, being but nine
feet above high-water mark ; it is about two miles long, some-
thing over a mile broad, and is regularly laid out, although not
uniforndy so. Its streets, wliich extend from river to river, run
from E. to w., and generally parallel to each other, and aro
crossed by others, nearly at right angles : they vary in widlli
from 30 to 70 feet. INIany of tho buildings in the city are c^»n-
Btructed of brick, which is now the only material permitted by
law to be used within its limits. Those of wood aro neatly
painted, and frequently have piazzas extending to the roof, beau-
tifully ornamented with vines. In the outskirts of tho city llie
houses have fine gardens attached, planted with orange, fruit,
and ornamental and other trees, with vines and shrubbery in pro-
fusion.
The public buildings are a City Hall, an Exchange, Court-
house, Custom-house, Jail, a State Citadel, two arsenals, a col-
lege, a medical college, asylums, libraries, a theatre, several
banks, and about 30 churches of various denominations, with nu-
merous hotels, some of which aro costly and magnificent struc-
tures, where the stranger will meet with every attention and
ooniforU
Charleston possesses great facilities for trade with the interior
country, by means of the railroad extending through South Caro-
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lina und (ioorp^iii and trrniinaliii}; on the 'IVnnpssoo river. This
will ill time he oxtondod to th« s. baidt of the Ohio riv("^, opposite
('iiiciiuiati, there unitinjj the navifjable wuti^rs of that stream with
('harlrstoM harhor. A liranch road also extends f -in the South
Cuiolinu IJaiiroad at Ilraiu livillo to Coluiiibia, thf capital of the
state, 130 miles distant. Numerous steamboats also plv between
('harloKtoM and Savanna}i, Wilmiiifrton, St. Auffustino, and other
plar(«B. liiiies of steamship- ply regularly between Charleston,
New York, and riiiladelphia. Lines of packet ship run to New
York ; and ot'.tT vessels sail lur most of the largo cities on the
couKt, and fur Europe.
FROM CHARLESTON TO NEW ORLEANS.
From ChaU'ston passengers proceed by railroad to Augusta,
< -a., or rather to Hamhur;j;, I3G miles, which is separated from
Augusta by the Savannah river, which is also the dividing line
between the states <>• South ('arolina and Georgia. From Au-
gusta, a great ireslerri chain of railroad, making trijw by night
only, convrvrt you t< Atlanta, 171 miles; from whence Grijfin,
A'.i miiii'si. is reached by a partially returning trip on the Savannah
and Macon route, forming an acute angle with the Augusta and
Atlanta line. From Griffin to Auburn is 100 miles, which is per-
formed by daily lines of stages, passing through Greenville, La-
frraufrc, and Westpoint.
The distance from Auburn to Montgomery, 60 miles, is per-
formed by railroad. Total distance from Charleston to Mont-
gomery 510 miles. Fare »^2G.50. Time through, 53 hours, in-
cluding stoppages.
From Montgomery to Mobile by the Regular Line of light-draft
Bteamers. Time, from 48 to 50 hours : /are $10. Or from
Montgomery to Mobile, ?00 miles, by the daily mail-coach, witli
extras for 20 passengers. Time 40 hours : fare {$8.
From Mobile to New Orleans, 178 miles, by the daily line of
mail steamers. Time 20 hours : fare $5. The total distance
from Baltimore to New Orleans by the above described routes is
1,585 miles. Time through, six days 22 hours : fare $55.50.
ROUTES FROM ( HAItl-ESTON TO NKW (HILEANS.
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From C^harlkhton, via Savannah, Maion, and Columbus, —
By Kteuinbuut from Cliark'stoii to Savannitfif (ia., 140 miles.
Time 11 hourH. From Savumiah to Muron, by railroad, 11)0
miles. Time 12 hours. From Macon to Banirsville, by rail-
road, 40 miles. Timo tliroo iir»ius. From Harnesvillo to Auhurn,
by Htatro, 105 mik's. Timo lU hours. From Auburn to Mont-
gomery, by railroad, GO miles. Timo four hours. From Mont-
gomery to Mobile, aud alo from Mobilo to New Orleans, us be-
fore described.
Savannah, the largest and most iiuportant city in the state of
Georgia, lies in N. Lat. 3t2^ 4' 5<; lui in \V. Loi ^r. HI" 8' 18"
from (Greenwich. Its [)o|)ulation \>~ ut 25,000. The city is
built on a sandy plain, elevated 40 icet above the water, on the
8. side of Savannah river, 18 miles from (he Atlantic. Tho har-
bor is one of the finest on the southern coast, being, at its entranco
over the bar, a mile wide, and having a depth of water, at low
tide, of from 18 to '21 feet. Vesstla drawing but 13 feet of water
can come close up to the wharves of the city ; whilst thoeo re-
quiring a greater depth find a good anchorage u few njiles below.
The plain oa which the city stands extends a nule along tho river
E. and w., and continues for several miles s., increasing in width
back from the river. The streets of the city are regularly and
beautifully laid out ; l)etween every other one is a handsome
public square, surrounded and interspersed with trees of various
kinds, forming miniature parks covered with gra.ss, which give tho
city, during tho spring and summer months, a cool, airy, and ru-
ral appearance. Many of the streets are lined on either side
with trees ; some have single, and others double rows, running
through their centres, the latter forming perfect arcades, and
serving at all times for delightful and shady walks. Tho city
contains a number of handsome public and pri> ito buildings, nu-
merous churches, benevolent societies, &:^c. Tho warehouses are
tmmerous, generally lining tho wharves, aud built of brick or
stone, mostly three or four stories high.
Savannah is the centre of a largo inland trade, and which,
from her fortunate position upon one of the best harbors on this
part of the Atlantic coast, must continue greaMy to increase.
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country, tcrminatinfj on the banks of the Tennessee, nearly 500
miles distant ; thereby openinjr to her enterprise the trade of the
jrreat West. Other roads will eventually be made, connectinjr
her commerce and interests with those of her sister states lying
immediately west. A regular steamboat communication is also
kept up between Savannah and Charleston, and St. Augustine,
Flo., and other places on the coast ; and a line of sailing vessels
runs regularly to New York.
MoBii.K is situated on the w. side of the river of the same name,
at its entrance into Mobile Bay, and about 30 miles from the Gulf
of Mexico. It is in N. Lat.' .30° 40', and in W. Ix>ng. 88° 21'
from Greenwich. Its population in 1840 was 12,672; it is now,
in 1848, about 20,000. The city is pleasantly situated on an ex-
tended plain, elevated 1,5 feet above the highest tides, and has a
beautiful prospect of the bay, from which it receives refreshing
breez»'s. As a cotton mart and place of export. Mobile ranks
next to New Orleans and Charleston. The city is supplied with
excellent water, brought a distance of two miles. The entrance
to the bay is defended by Fort Morgan, (or Bowyer,) built on a
low sandy point opposite Dauphin Island, 30 miles from the city.
Steamboafs arrive from, and depart daily for New Orleans, and
for Montgomery. A line of sailing vessels runs regularly to New
York. (For description of New Orleans, see page 303.)
The journey from Nrw York to New Orleans may be di-
vided as follows: — 1st. From New York to BaUimore : time 12
hours. 2d. From Baltimore to Charleston : time 53 hours. 3d.
From C/harleston to Montgomery : time 53 hours. 4th. From
Montgomery to Mobile : time 40 hours. 5th. From Mobile to
New Orleans: time 20 hours. Total 7^ days. The delays of
iromiwo to five hours between each division, make up a total of
eight days and some two or three hours.
Route from New York to Memphis, Tenn. — From New
York to Washington, by railroad, 224 miles. From Washing-
ton to Arquia Creek, by steamboat, 55 miles. From Acquia
Creek to Wilmington, by railroad, 319 miles. From Wilming-
ton to Charleston, by steamboat, 180 miles. From Charleston
to Augusta, by railroad, 136 miles. From Augusta to Atlanta,
by railroad, 171 miles. From Atlanta, to Kingston, by railroad,
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60 miles. From Kingston to Gunter^s Lnnding^hy post-coachps,
90 miles. From Guntrr's liandiug to Decatur, by steamboat,
60 miles. From Decatur to Tuscumbia, by railroad, 43 miles ;
and from Tuscumbia to Memphis, by post-coaches, 170 miles.
Total distance 1,507 miles: through in about eight days. Fare
is as follows: — from New York to Philadelphia, ^3.00, From
Philadelphia to Baltimore, {$3.00. From Baltimore to Charles-
ton, $16.00. From Charleston to Memphis, $28.00. Total
fare, $48.00.
Memphis, which is situated on the e. bank of the Mississippi
river, can be reached also by taking the cars from Baltimore to
Cumberland, and stage to Wheeling ; thence by steamboat down
the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Memphis.
Routes from Pittsbl'rg, (continued from page 260.) — From
Pittsburg, and also from Wheeling, first-class steamboats run
regularly, and convey passengers with as little delay as possible,
to Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Orleans, and other places in the
South and West.
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From From
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Sfeubenville, O. 62
Wheeling, Va 23.... 105
Marietta, 91... 199
Parkersburg, Va 12.... 211
Gallipolis, O 8(5. ... 297
Guyandotte, Va 36.... 333
Portsmouth, 55.... 388
Cincinnati, O 105... 493
Louisville, Ky 138 ... f531
Cairo, mouth of the Ohio River 370- ... 1 ,001
New Madrid, Mo 75....1,07o
Memphis, Tenn 160.. ..1,236
Vicksburg. Miss 385 — 1,621
Natchez, Miss 110... 1,731
New Orlkans, La 300 ...2,031
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St. Louis 174-... 1,175
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From St. Louis to the Falls of St. Anthony.
From From
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Alton, 111 4 22
Quincy, III 120 142
Nauvoo, 111 48 190
Burlington, Iowa 52 242
Rock River, 111 62 324
DuBuque, Iowa 110 434
Praire clu Chien 55 489
Falls ok St. Anthony 255 744
FROM NEW YORK AND BOSTON TO CINCINNATI, VIA
LAKE ERIE, THE MAD RIVER RAILROAD, &c.
From New York to Albany, by steamboat, 145 miles: usual
tmie, 8 hours. From Boston to Albany, by railroad, 200 miles :
time 10 hours. The above routes meet at Albany ; from that place,
therefore, the route to Cincinnati will be the same to the trav-
eller both from Now York and Boston. From Albany to Buffa-
lo, by railroad, 325 miles : time 22 hours. From BuflUlo to
Sandusky City, 250 miles, by steamboat, over Lake Erie : time
20 hours. From Sandusky City to Cincinnati, by the cars of
the Mad River and Lake Erie railroad, and Little Miami rail-
road, a distance of 218 miles: time 15 hours. Total distance
from New York, 938 miles : time 65 hours. From Boston, 993
miles: time 67 hours.
Cincinnati, the most populous city of the western states, is
situated on the n. bank of the Ohio river, opposite to the mouth of
Licking creek. It is in N. Lat. 39° 06' 30", and W. Long.
7° 24' 25". The population in 1800 was 750 ; in 1810,2,540 ; in
1820, 9,602 ; in 1830, 24,830 ; in 1840, 46,383 ; and is in 1848
not less than 80,000. The city is near the eastern extremity of a
valley about 12 miles in circumference, surrounded by beautiful
hills, which rise to the height of 300 feet by gentle and varying
slopes, and which are mostly covered with native forest-trees. It
is built on two table-lands, the one elevated from 40 to 60 feet
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above the other. The city is laid out witli great rooularity, the
streets, some of which are 60 feet in width, intorsectincr each
other at right angles. Many of them are well paved, and ex-
tensively sliaded with trees, while the houses are ornamented
with shrubbery.
Tlie shore of the river Ohio at the principal landing-place is
substantially paved to low-water mark, and is supplied by float-
ing wharves, adapted to the great rise and fall of the river,
which renders the landing and shipping of goods at all times con-
venient.
The city is well supplied by water raised from the Ohio by a
steam-engine, and forced into two reservoirs on a hill 700 feel
distant.
The trade of Cincinnati is very great ; its commanding position
on the Ohio yearly brings to it a large accession of business.
During the year ending Sept. 1847, its imports amounted to the
sum of $49,991,833.97, and its exports to $55,735,252.27, ma-
king a total of $105,727,086.24. In the year 1S43, $14,500,000
were employed in manufactures, and articles produced to the
amount of $17,500,000.
This " Queen City of the West" enjoys great facilities for
trade and commerce ; by the Ohio, and other rivers connect-
ing with it, she has a water communication of some thou-
sands of miles. In 1840, 88 steamboats belonged here, 33 of
which were built during that year. It is also the greatest pork
market in the world ; more than 250,000 hogs were slaughtered
here in 1844, which, when prepared for exportation, were esti-
mated to be worth upwards of $3,000,000.
By means of her canals and railroads, and fine macadamized
roads, she has an immediate intercourse with a large extent of
country, and also with Lake Erie.
Steamboats leave Cincinnati daily for St. Louis, New Orleans,
and Pittsburg, and intermediate places. Care also leave for
Sandusky City ; and by steamboat fropa thence to Buffalo, from
which place travellers can proceed to Niagara Falls, Montreal,
Quebec, and other places in Canada ; or can go from Buffalo to
New York, Boston, Saratoga Springs, «fcc. Stages leave Cin-
cinnati for St. Louis, and other places ; at Xenia they connect
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ROUTE FROM BUFFALO TO DETROIT J^ND CHICAGO.
(Continued from page 209.)
Steamboats leave Buffalo for Detroit and the great upper lakea
daily. On our course from Buffalo to Detroit wo make several
landin«Ts, as follows : —
Ericy Pa., 90 miles, is situated on a bluff, affording a fine pros-
pect of Prcsque Isle Bay, the peninsula which forms it, and the
lake beyond. Its harbor, which is four and a half miles long by
half a mile wide, is one of the best on Ijake Erie, and is gener-
ally free from ico a month earlier than that of Buffalo. The
building and equipment of Perry's victorious fleet in the war of
1812 took place here. In 70 days from the time when the
timber, of which it was constructed, was standing in the forest, it
was ready for action.
Our second landing on the lake is at Ashtabula, Ohio, 135
miles ; and from thence we proceed to Cleveland, in the same
state, 194 miles, and one of its most important places. It has a
fine situation for commerce, the lakes giving it a ready access to
a wide extent of countrj-. Its harbor, which is formed by tho
mouth of the Cuyahoga river, is equal to the best on Lake Erie.
A portion of the city lies on the river, where the land is but little
elevated above the level of the lake ; but it rises by a steep as-
cent to a flat, gravelly plain, 80 feet above the lake, on which the
city is mostly built. This elevation is continued to the shore of
the lake, from which there is a water prospect of boundless ex-
tent. In 1817, the population wap 12,7G9, having increased G,698
since 1840. The usual fare from Buffalo is {$2.00 : time about
16 hours. The following are among the best of the hotels in
Cleveland : — the New England House, one of the most extensive
and splendid in the country, the Franklin House, Mansion
House, American House, Merchants^ Hotel, &c.
Huron is 240 miles, and Sandusky City 250 miles: the latter
is situated on the s. side of Sandusky Bay, fronting the opening
into Lake Erie, three miles distant, of which it has a delightful
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view. Excepting during the winter months, its wharves are
thronged with steamboats and other lake vessels, arriving and
departing continually. Time from Buffalo about 20 hours. To-
ledo, Ohio, 305 miles ; Monroe, Mich., 326 miles. Wo now
arrive at Detroit, Mich., 372 miles from Buffalo, in about 30
hours. Fare about ^5.00.
Detroit has a fine situation for trade, being located on the w.
side of Detroit river, on elevated ground, 30 feet above its sur-
face — 7 miles below the outlet of Lake St. Clair, and 18 miles
above the w. extremity of Lake Erie. It has already become a
great commercial depot, the navigation of the lake and river be-
ing open for two-thirds of the year. Pop. about 20,000. Tiiore
are here several excellent hotels : — the National, Mansion House,
Michigan Exchange, Commercial, Railroad, Steamboat Tem-
perance, &LC. The price of board varies from 75 cents to $1.25
per day.
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present themselves : either by the way of lakes Huron and Mich-
igan ; or by the Central Railroad, and stage, across the state of
Michigan, to the lake of that name. The latter is the most ex-
peditious, although both are very pleasant and agreeable routes.
By the railroad line the traveller will arrive in Chicago 48 hours
in advance of the lake route.
The Railroad Route. — The cars on the Michigan Central
Railroad leave Detroit daily, at 8 o'clock, a. m., and arrive at
Kalamazoo, 146 miles, at 6 p. m. Stages leave Kalamazoo (after
the arrival of the cars) at 7 o'clock, p. m., and arrive at St. Jo-
seph's, on Lake Michigan, 55 miles, at 7 o'clock, a. m., next day.
The steamboat leaves the latter place daily, after the arrival of
the stages, for Chicago, 69 miles, and arrives at 2 o'clock p. u.
Passengers by this route can be furnished with Extras at Kala-
mazoo, which, leaving at 7 a. m., arrive at St. Joseph's at 7 o'clock
p. M., thus avoiding night travel. Fare to Chicago $6.50, if paid
at Detroit.
There is also a daily line of stages leaving Kalamazoo for the
South, via Niles to Northern Indiana.
Route by the Lakes. — During the summer season travellers
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have an opportunity of going from Buffalo and Detroit to Chica-
go, by the way of the great upper lakes, Huron and Michigan,
stopping at all the principal places. The distance from Detroit
is C80 miles, and from Buffalo 1,052 miles.
The following, which is a summary of a trip taken during the
summer of 1847, from New York to Chicago, via Albany, Buffa-
lo, and Detroit, is by a correspondent of one of our daily papers,
and will convey more information, for those about taking this ex-
cursion, than any description we could give.
Leaving New York by the 7 o'clock boat, on Monday evening,
for Albany, you breakfast at that place next morning, and at 7^
o'clock proceed to the Railroad Office, and get a through-ticket
for Buffalo, for which you pay $12. After an hour's ride you
reach Schenectady, and proceed thence on the way to Utica,
where you stop for dinner ; and then with the same rapidity fly
away to Syracuse, where you can slop till morning, if too much
fatigued to ride all night; — if, however, you are in a hurry, you
can keep your seat in the cars, and at sunrise the next morning
will find yourself in Buffalo : but if you prefer travelling by day-
light, you can spend the night in Syracuse or Auburn, and the
next day you have an opportunity to see the beautiful villages of
Geneva, Canandaigua, Batavia, and the city of Rochester, and
arrive in Buffalo in the evening of the second day — Wednesday.
You now take passage on one of the large and elegant Upper
Lake boats. Here you generally find companies of ladies and
gentlemen, bound on a voyage of pleasure, with guns, fishing-
tackle, harps, flutes, violins, and other music. The next moni-
ing, which is Thursday, you land at Cleveland ; and here, whilo
the boat is taking in wood, &.c., you have an hour or two to ride
around the town. You leave Cleveland at 11 or 12 o'clock, and
the next morning, Friday, at daylight, you are in Detroit. An-
other hour or two is spent about the city, and you are off for
Mackinaw. Saturday morning finds you moored amidst bark
canoes and Indian tents, close under a high rocky fort, bristling
with a hundred cannon. After getting a breakfast of Mackinaw
trout, trj'ing your luck at fishing in water so clear that you can
see a trout twenty feet from the surface, buying a few trinkets
from the young squaws, visiting the forts and barracks, you sail
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for Chicago, where you arrive on Sunday at sunrise, niakinij the
whole trip of 1,500 miles in five days, at an expensf of }j^:2l.OO,
all told. The fare on the lakes is $8.00, or about .$:2.00 a day-
the same as at an hotel. This includos passage and board.
Chicago is situated at th s. end of Lake .^lichigan, on both
sides of Chicago river. 'I'he n. and s. branches of the river unite
three-fourths of a mile from the lake, in the u])per part of the
city, forming a harbor from C)0 to 75 yards wide, and from 15 to
25 feet deej). The city is built on level ground, sufficiently ele-
vated to be secure from the highest floods. The surrounding
country is fertile and pleasant. The Illinois and Michigan Canal,
which was commenced in 1836, was completed in the spring of
1848. It unites Lake Michigan, at Chicago, with the head of
navigation on the Illinois river at Peru, thus forming a connection
between the Mississipi)i river and the lakes. This union will add
greatly to the importance of Chicago as a commercial depot. In
1847 the population amounted to 16,000. The Hotels are the
Sherman House, where a splendid table is set ; Lake House,
with accommodations equal to any of the Eastern hotels, {$1.25
per day ; the Tremont House, Mansion House, Western Hotel,
American Temperance House, and many other excellent houses,
with board for $ 1 .00 per day.
Milwaukie, in Wisconsin, is situated on both sides of Milwau-
kie river, near its entrance into Lake Michigan, 87 miles n. from
Chicago. Its growth is most remarkable. According to the
census taken in Dec. 1847, the population was 14,071, having
increased since June, 1646, a space of 18 months, 4,563. In tho
same period of time the county of Milwaukie had gained 6,822, —
increasing from 75,925 in June, 1846, to 82,747 in Dec. 1847.
This place is the natural outlet of one of the finest regions for ce-
real grains in the United States. During the past season two
large flouring mills have been erected in Milwaukie, one pro-
pelled by steam, and one by water-power ; and it is expected
that two more will go into operation during the year 1848.
Among the hotels in Milwaukie may be mentioned, the United
States, Milwaukie House, and City Hotel. Board about $1.25
per day. During the season of navigation steamboats run be-
tween Milwaukie and Chicago.
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Racine, in Dec. 1847, contained 3,000 inhabitants — an in-
crease or288 within six moLths ; and Southport contained at the
same time 2,780. Both those places are situated in Wisconsin,
on the w. bank of Lake Michigan, b. from Milwaukie.
From Chicago to Galrna, Illinois. — Stage hnes run daily
to Galena, a distance of 1G7 miles. Fare about ,^8.00: time
about two days. A railroad is projected between these places.
From Ciiicago to St. Louis. — By stage, or by the Illinois and
Michigan Canal to Peru, on the Illinois river, 100 miles ; and
thence by steamboat down the river to St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS is one of the most important, wealthy, and populous
places in the western country. It is situated on the w. bunk of
the Mississippi river, 18 miles below the mouth of the Missouri,
— 174 miles above the mouth of the Ohio river, — 1,194 above
New Orleans, and about 744 below the Falls of St. Anthony.
Its population is not less than 60,000, and is rapidly increas-
ing. The situation of the city for commerce is not surpaasod by
that of any other place in the west or southwest, excepting New
Orleans, — having the Mississippi and Illinois rivers on the n., the
Missouri on the w., and the Ohio and its tributaries on the s. e. ;
whilst the " Father of Waters" furnishes an outlet to the Gulf of
Mexico and the Atlantic ocean for its valuable productions. A
vast amount of furs is annually collected here. In the year
1847 it owned 23,800 tons of steamboat tonnage, worth
J$l,547,000. During 1846, there arrived at that port, exclusive
of 801 flat-boats, steamboats with a tonnage of 467,824 tons.
The total annual commerce of St. Louis, imports and exports
included, although yet in its infancy, is estimated at over
$75,000,000, — equalling nearly one-third of the whole foreign
commerce of the United States.
Numerous steamboats ply regularly between St. Louis and all
the principal places on the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and Illi-
nois rivers, &c. ; and stages depart at stated intervals for places
in the adjoining states, and for Louisville, Cincinnati, &c.
From St. Louis to New Orleans. — Take the steamboat at
St. Louis, passing down the Mississippi river to the mouth of the
Ohio, 174 miles ; to New Madrid, Mo., 239 ; to Memphis, Teun.,
399 ; to Vicksburg, Miss., 784 ; to Natchez, Miss., 894 ; to
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Usual time about four days. The distance from Now Orleans to
tho Gulf of Mexico is 104 miles.
NEW ORLEANS, the capital of Louisiana, and after New
York, tho greatest commercial depot in tho American Union, is
situated on tho left bank of the Mississippi river, 104 n)i! .i from
the Gulf of Mexico, in N. Lat. 29° 57' 30", and in W. Long.
90° 8' from Greenwich. It is distant from New York, by tho
shortest route, 1,G44 miles. The city is built on land gently de-
scending from the river towards the low marshy ground in its
rear. The Levee is an embankment of earth, raised to prevent
an overflow of tho waters of the river ; it extends from Fort
Plaquemine, 43 miles below the city, to 120 miles above it, is 15
feet wide and four feet high, and forms a very pleasant prom-
enade. The jK)sition of this city as a vast commercial depot
is unrivalled. Tho Mississippi, with its numerous tributaries,
brings to its market the products of 20,000 miles of navigation.
Tho resources of this great valley are only partially developed.
The total estimated value of produce received from tho interior
from the 1st Sept., 1846, to 31st Aug., 1847, was $90,033,256;
whilst in 1844 it was only $60,094,716. The total receipts of
cotton, from Ist Sept., 1846, to 31st Aug., 1847, were 740,669
bales. The exports wore — to Great Britain, 385,368 bales ; to
France, 95,719 ; other foreign ports, 83,920 : total, 565,007. The
year previous 835,775 bales were exported to foreign parts.
The city proper is in the form of a parallelogram, extending
along the river 1,320 yards ; yet its whole extent, including the
fauxbourgs, is not less than five miles in a line parallel with the
river ; and extending perpendicularly to it, from a quarter to three
quarters of a milo ; and to the Bayou St. John, two miles. The
view of the city from the river, in ascending or descending, is
beautiful. During tho busy season the Levee is crowded with
vessels from all parts of the world ; with hundreds of steamboats,
and numerous flat-boats and other craft. Lideed, nothing can
present a more busy, bustling scene, than exists here at this time ;
the loading and unloading of vessels and steamers, with hundreds
of drays transporting tobacco, cotton, sugar, and the various and
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Immcnsp prodiirts of tho far West, m:ikp a vivid imprrssion upon
llio iniiul of t\\v Htraiiijcr. In IH 10 tli<* |)(i|iulatiou ol tin- city was
10i],lil3 ; arcordiiijr to tho rcusiis tak«'ii scrcn years afterwards,
it had dccroasod D.-'iTO, Ix'iiijr at that tiiiio only I):2,():J.'J ; and all
tins in the faco of an cniari^ed trado. Dnrinjr th« tlin'o yours
prpvions to 1847 there had hoon an incrcah^o of {$30,000,00(1 in
the receipts of produce alone, from the interior country. From
these factH it has been justly concluded, that an error nujst have
occurred in the tukinjr of the census.
MEXICAN GULF RAILWAY.— Depot in New Orleans, corner
of Elysian Fields and (iood ('hildren-st., Third INIunicipality.
To Vructortille, Lake IJorgne, distance 27 miles. Fare 75
cents. Children and slaves 35 cents each.
The British steamers arrive at Ship Island, from Southampton
and Havre, about the 2d of every month, on their way to Vera
C-ruz ; and return from thence to Shi: Island, for Havana and
England, on the 31st and 22d of oacl month
APPENDIX.
SAILING OF STEAMSHIPS.
TiiK British and North American Royal Mail St»'aniships .sail-
iufj between Boston and Liverpool, and ix'tween Now York and
Liverpool, callinjj at Ilalifa.x to land and receive inaiJH and pa»-
Hengers, are the Amrrica, Europa, Nimjara, Cannda, Ilihernui,
Britannia, Caledonia, Cambria, and Acadia.
These vessels sail regularly every week (Wednesday) from
America to Liverpool, until Novend>er ; and from fiiverpool to
America every Saturday. From Now York and Boston they
leave on alternate Wednesdays.
The above steamshijM? carry a clear ir/i/7e light at the iimst-
head —green on starboard -bow — red on port-bow.
Passage money from New Y''ork or Boston to Halifax, .^:30 ;
from either of the two former to Liverpool, )$10().
Passengers will be charged //v?/^'/// on personal luggage when
it exceeds half a ton measurement, and on specie, (except for
personal expenses.)
All letters and newspapers must i)ass through the Post-ofTico
OCEAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
The vessels belonging to this line arc the Washington, Her-
mann, and Franklin ; the latter of which is now being prepared
to take her place in the lino. These steamships sail from New
York on the 20th of each month, (except when that day falls on
Sunday, in which case the day of sailing is Monday,) touching at
Cowes and Southampton to laud passengers and deliver the mails
for England, France, and Belgium, and tiience proceeding to Bre*
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40 miles distant from Bremen.
Passage money from New York to Europe, $120 ; and from
Europe to New York, ,$150.
For freight or passage apply at the ofTico of the Ocean Steam
Navigation Company, No. GO Broadway.
STEAMSHIPS FOR CHARLESTON, S. O.
The steamships Southerner and Northerner sail alternately be-
tween New York and Cliarleston every Saturday afternoon ;
leaving the former place from Pier No. 4 North or Hudson River;
and the latter place from Adger's Wharf Usual time about 60
hours : passage money $25 and found. Agents, in New York,
Spoflbrd, Tiieston «Sc Co.
Goods consigned to the care of the agent of the South Carolina
Uailroad Company, intended for the interior of South Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, will bo forwarded with dis-
patch, free of commission.
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A line of steamships is building, to sail between Philadelphia
and Charleston, S. C. The first is now ready, and makes regu-
lar trips between the two cities. The others will be placed upon
the line at as early a day as practicable.
SAILINa PACKETS.
New York and LivEKiOOL Packets. — These vessels leave
each port on the 1st, (jth, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th of each
month. Price of passage to Liverpool, $100 ; from Liverpool to
New York, £25.
New York and London Packets. — These sail from each port
on the 1st, 8th, 16th, and 24th of every month. Price of paS'
sage from New York to London, $100 ; from London to New
York, i;25.
Havre Packets. — These leave each port on the 1st, 8lh, 16th,
and 24th of each month. Ptice of passage from Ne'v York to
Havre,
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Packet Linps also sail between New York and New Orleans,
Charleston, Mobile, and other southern ports.
PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF PACKETS.
The old lino of packets sail from Philadelphia the 25th of every
month, and from Liverpool the 12th of eucii month. Passage
from Philadelphia to Liverpool, first cabin, ^^80 ; forward cabin,
.^35; steerage, ^15. Apply in Philadelphia, to IL & A. Copo
&.Co.
The new line of packets sail from Philadelphia on the 12lh,
and from Liverpool on the 2Gth of each month. Apply in Piiila-
di'lphia, to Richardson, Watson &, Co.
BOSTON AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF PACKETS.
To sail from Boston on the 5th, and from Liverpool on the 20th
of each mouth. Apply in Boston, to Enoch Train & Co., Lewis
Wharf.
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and progress in the United States up to April, 1848 ; —
MIL'S.
From Boston to Portland, via Boston and Maine Railroad 1U'.>
From Boston to Poutland, via Eastern Railroad 105
From Boston to Lowell* 20
From New York to Boston, via Bridgeport, New Haven, Hart-
ford, Springfield, and Worcester 2.37
From Norwich to Worcester 8(»
From New Bedkobd to Worcester, via Fall River, Tannton, and
Providence : at Worcester it will connect with the New York and
Boston line 07
From New York to Albanv and Trov, via Poughkeepsie and
Hudson IfiO
From Albanv to Buffalo, via Utica, Syracase, Geneva, Roches-
ter, &e. 325
From BrFFALO to Montueal, via Lockport, Lewiston, Queenston,
Can., Haiuilton, Toronto, Coburg, Prescott, &.c. 8()0
From Montreal ro Quedec 180
From Albany and Trov to Montreal, via Bennington, RvUland,
Whitehall, Vergennes, Burlington, Phillipsburg, St. Johns, &c. .. 260
* This line will, uo doult, be cciiuiiueJ lu Montreal, CauaJai via Coucoril ami Bur.
liufton.
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From Troy TO Saratoga 36
From Syracuse to Oswkoo 35
From Auburn to Elmira, via Springfield and Ithaca 84
From Ithaca to Binohamton, via Ovvcgo 46
From Rochester to Medina, via Brockport and Albion 46
From Rochester to Dansville, via Scottsville, Geneseo, Avon;
and Mount Morris ... 52
From Hamilton, Can., to London, via Dundas and Woodstock. •• 75
From Buffalo to Detroit, via Erie, Cleveland, Sandusky, and
Toledo.. 353
From Detroit to Milwaukie, via Kalamazoo, Michigan City,
Chicago, and Racine, &c 350
From New York and Offino, over Long Island to Fire Island-.. 88
From Nkw York to PaiLADELruiA, via New Brunswick, Trenton,
&c 87
From Baltimore to Washington 40
From Washington to Richmond, Va 128
From Richmond, Va., to New Orleans, via Raleigh, N. C, Co-
lumbia, S. C, Charleston, S. ('., Augusta, Ga., Savannah, Ga.,
Macon, Ga.» Montgomery, Ala., and Mobile 1474
From Philadelphia to Pittsburg, via Lancaster, Harrisburg,
Carlisle, Cliainbersburg, &c 313
From PiTTMiURO to Cleveland 138
From Cincinnati tq St. Louis, via Louisville, Yincennes, &c..... —
From Philadelphia to St. Louis is about 1600
From PllILAOELl'HIA TO PoTTSViLLE JMl
The followinj^ lines are in a state of progression^ and the wliole
will, no doubt, be completed at an early day : —
The Lake Erie Tdegraphf from Biiflralo to Detroit, via Fre-
donia, VVeslfield, Erie, Ashtabula, Cleveland, Sandusky City.
Ijower Sandusky, Perryburg, Toledo, and Monroe.
The SoirrnwESTERN Line, extending from New Orleai» to Bal-
timore, a distance of about 1,250 miles.
From New Orleans to Frankfort and Lexington, Ky., with
branches to Louisville, Cincinnati, &c. ; at the latter place con-
necting with the line from Philadelphia and Pittsburg, and at
Louisville with the line to St. Louis.
Nashville, Tenn., to Baltimore ; from Baltimore to York and
Harrisburg, Pa. ; and also from York to Columbia and Lan-
caster, Pa.
There are several detached lines^ in progress, most of which*
however, are short, and of a local character.
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The foregoing account will be found as accurate as it is ponsi-
ble to make it, especially when it is taken into consideration, that
every day creates a change in the aspect of the telegraph : we
can therefore do no more than approach its correct statistics.
The total number of miles of telegraphic extension through-
out the country on the 1st of April, 1848, open and in daily use,
was about 3,500 miles ; about an equal number of miles were in
progress, and advancing rapidly towards completion. Some of
the lines already built not being sufficient for public use, many
of the companies are extending a second line between the princi-
pal cities, thereby affording the public greater facilities for this
mode of communication. These, when completed, will make the
aggregate number of telegraphic conductors equal to about 1 1,000
miles.
TELEGRAPH PRICES.
All communications are strictly confidential.
Prices of the New York and Boston Telegraph.
From Boston, or from New York, to Worcester, Springfield,
Hartford, or New Haven, or from either station iutormodiato of
Boston and New York, to any other station of the line, '25
cents for the first Ten Words or Numbers, exclusive of address
and signature ; and Two Cents for every additional word or num-
ber. From Boston to New York, or New York to Boston, Fifty
Cents for the first Ten Wards, or Numbers, and Three Cents
for every additional word or number.
Prices of the Philadelphia and Pittsburg Telegraph Line.
From
Philadelphia to
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Harrisburg 25
Chambersburg . 30
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From Philadelphia to Pittsburg 50 cents for the first Fifteen Words or
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From Buffalo to Lockport or Queenston, 35 cents for the first
Fifteen Words. From Buffalo to St. Catharine, Canada, 35 cts.
do. From Buffalo to Hamilton or Toronto, 50 cts. do.
For each additional Five Words, or under, to cither of the
above stations. Ten Cents.
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From Wilmington to | Washington, 25
From Baltimore to Washington, 10
When a communication exceeds that number, the price on all
words exceeding One Hundred, will be reduced One Third.
Communications destined for any place beyond the termination
of the Telegraph, will be faithfully written out at the last sta-
tion artd put into the Mail.
All communications must be pre-paid at the Stations from
whiri they are transmitted respectively.
MONEY.
Value of the Coins of the different Nations.
united states.
Gold.
Eagles, (since 1833,). $10 00
HalfEagles, " 5.00
Qr. Eagles, ♦' 2.50
Eagles, old, (before 1834,) 10.10
Half Eagles, old, " 5.25
Qr.Eagles, " " .••- 2.62
Silver.
A Dollar, 10 dime.s, or 100 cents.
AHalf, 5 " 50 "
AQuarter, 2i " 25 ••
A Dime, 10 cents.
HalfDime, 5 "
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In New England, the dollar is divided into six shillings, thus;
6i cents is axWcd fourpence ; 8 c&wis, sixpence ; 12^ cents, ninC'
pence; 16§ cents, a shilling; 18} cents, three four pence s ; 50
cents, three shillings; 62^ cents, three and ninepence ; 75 cents,
four and sixpence ; 87^ cents, five and threepence. In New
York the 12^ and 6^ cent pieces are called shillings and six-
pences ; in Philadelphia frequently, levies and fips ; in the South-
ern states, a bit and picayune, and are taken for the same as ton
cent and five cent pieces.
ENGLISH.
Sovereigns,* of all dates 5 dwt. 3 grs. $4.P3
Half Sovereigns, " 2 " 13 " 2.41
Guineas, " 5 " 7 " 5.00
English Gold, per act of Congress of March 3, 18-13, is a legal tender
at 92 cents*6 mills per dwt.
• The dragon sovereigns, so culled, are worth only J-l-SO.
FRENCH.
Napoleons (20 franc) of all dates, 4 dwt. 3 grs. $3.82
2 Wapoleons, (40 franc) " 8 " 6 " 7.66
Louis d'Or, «' 4 '« 20 «♦ 4.50
French Gold, per act of Congress of March 3, 1843, is a legal tender
at 92 cents 9 mills per dwt.
SPANISH.
Doubloons,! of all dates, 17 dwt. 3 grs. $15.75
Half, " 8 " 16 " 7.75
Quarter, •♦ 4 " 8 «' 3.90
Eighth, " 2 " 4 " 1.87
Spanish Gold, per act of Congress of March 3, 1843, is a legal tender
at 89 cents 9 mills per dwt.
MEXICAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN.
Doubloons,+ of all dates, 17 dwt. 8 grs. $15.60
Half, " '8 " 16 " 7.70
Quarter, •« 4 " 8 '* 3.87
Eighth, " 2 " 4 '« 1.87
Mexican and South American Gold, per act of Congress of March 3,
1843, is a legal tender at 89 cents 9 mills per dwt.
t Many doubloons and parts of doubloons are lipht, and consequently not nltable. A
doubloou ibouid weigh the same at a food dollar, or two half doUara.
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SILVER COIN.
Spanish pillar dollars, unblemished 2 per cent premium.
Spanish halves, quarters, &.c par, to i discount.
Alexican dollars 4 to J premium.
Five franc pieces DSc.
Two francs 3;jc., and one franc 17c.
Knglisli crown, $1.1. ">, half-crown 57c.
English shillings, (sixpences in proportion) 23c.
Tlialers 6f)c.
I'istareens, (head; 18c.
Pistareens, (cross; IGc.
PROMISCUOUS COINS.
Ten Thalers, all dates 8 dwt. 10 grs. $7.80
Frederick d'Or, Denmark or Prussia. 4 " 5 " 3.90
Double " " 8 " 10 '« 7.80
10 Guilder, (shillings in proportion) 4 " 7 •' 4.00
♦Johannes, J. V. " 18 " 7 " 17.00
Moidore, Brazilian 5 " 4 " 4.87
Ducat, Netherlands, Denmark, Prussia, &c. 2 " 5 '• 2.20
Crown, Portugal, Maria II 6 '« 4 " 5.80
Zervonitz, Russia 2 '« 2 •♦ 2.00
Xeriff, Turkey. 2 " 7 " 2.30
Pistole, Italy 3 " U " 3.25
* Most of tlie Johannes and HRlf-Jues now itj circulation are light. They should be takes
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APPLrrON'S I.il.rary MaiMial. a
valiialilc luiok of n-ftTfiirc I'ur llu-
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HRV AN r'S What I Saw in t'ali-
t'oriiia. I .'hid
ril AIVMAN'S histriiclions on llip
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COOliKV'S Aiii.'ii'an in K^'vpl.
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r.VKRKrr X Sv>l<'m of En;:lisli
ViTsitiraiioii 7.'>
KI) WARDS' VoNa-c np the Ama-
zon '. I 00
KlJilS'S Mother!". Daiiirhtcrs, and
Wonii'M (if I'ln^'lainl. Kadi r»0
KARMIAM'S Rationale of i'nmc 7.')
FOSTKR'S l,ii(TarvIVIisc.llanies..l >J.>
FRDST, Prof, Rook of (Jood Kx-
ainplt's. l-.'mi). Illnstrated 100
FROST, Aneedoles. I'Jmo. Illus-
truted 1 00
FROST. Travels in Africa. I'inio.
!"|iistiated I 00
FROST, Dhistiions Meehanios.
liimo. Illii>ti;ited 1 00
OOIJ)S!MI ril'S Vicar of Wake-
lield. Illn^rated 75
GRANT'S i"\Iemoiis of an Ameri-
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URANTLKY MANOR, a Tale.
IJy liady Fnllerton 75
<ilL RliAS, Adventures of. Trans-
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KKNNV'S Manual ofChess i?5
KIP'S Christmas llolvdavs in Rome 1 00
l.AMARTLNE'S Pilgrimage to the
ll(dy Land. '2 v.. Is I 75
liANMAN'S Summer in the Wil-
derness. I'i.'mo 50
LEGER'S llibtury of Animal Mag-
netism 1 25
McINTOSU'S Two Lives, a Tale 75
^lcl^TU^?H'S Aunt Kittys Tales 75
Vulii'ihlr Piihlicfitin i.t.
M«:INroSirS (,'.iarn>4 ami Cun-
tiT < "liarriiH it\ new wo k; | (M)
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RUM ARDSON .n Ireaiiient of
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SKHrrill'.S ( Till.; ) Three Tale..
Rv .Mi>s Sewell. ete 1 00
SLWLIJ, (Miss.) Amy Merheri.
(iertriule, Laiii'toii Pa>>oiia,.'e. atnl
Maii-aret Pen-eval. Pa]H'r, .''»Oet>.
eaeh vol., elotli 75
SOI" ril<;ATK, Ml'., Vi>it to Syrian
rhiireh '.... I 00
TTCKLRMAN'S Ameruan Arli>l
Lil'e 75
WAYLA.ND'S Real Life in Kng-
laiid 3a
W,\NDI:RI\(;S and Fortunes of
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