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We have avoided giving any labored descriptions of the Falls, or of the different scenes around, because such are to be found every where ; and we think, too, that every one who visits this land of "many wonders" can himself best comprehend and describe the objects presented. We particularly invite the attention of our readers to the advertisements that accompany this publication. / ^ ■ ■*.< - Arrival and Going the Rounds- On arriving at the Falls, on the American side, and the choice of Hotels is made — or vou at once are induced to take one of the many conveyances direct to the Suspension Bridge — or desire first of all to cast a hasty glance at the Falls; — if the latter is your decision, then take Fall-street and pass the Buffalo and Niagara Fall Railroad Depot, and enter the grove beyond; the road which passes through the grove will soon lead you to the sheet of water. Or, if your desire is to visit the Islands, pass the Bridge which crosses the rapids to Bath Island. On one of the piers of this bridge was found the- bonnet and shawl of Mrs. Miller, who disappeared so mysteriously from the Eagle Hotel of this village in, in November last. . Proceed. from Bath Island across the Bridge, which takes you to Goat Island. Ascend the banlv, and take the road to the right, pass on to the "Hog's Back," which is the extreme point of the Island. Nearly under this point, between the Biddle Stair- case and the Cave of the Winds, Doct. Hungerford, of West Troy, N. Y., was killed by falling rocks while- viewing the Falls from below, in May, 1839. Descend the bank by the path at this point, to • the Cascade or Centre Fall. By looking directly across this centre fall, you will discover three Profiles; under the edge of the American Fall. Pass over the narrow bridge, and you are on Luna Island. Cross to the opposite side of Luna Island and you reach a point which affords you the best view of the American Fall. At this spot in June last occurred a most heart- rending accident Mr. Charles Addington, a young\ man of much promise, in the midst of a party of joyous friend's, advanced to a little girl, the daughter, of Mrs. DeForest, who was All who visit the Cave of the Winds speak of it, mi high terms. When you have sufriciently studied the sublimity and gi'andeur which this point affords, return^to *!u3 Biddlo steps; continue your walk up tlui agi*r.'vd. stream. If the wind should be up the river, pnvefd.; onward to the foot of the ?Iorse Shoe Fall. Cast your eyes upwards whence tliis mighty torror.t comes, then downwards In its descent into the fo;".:r.- ine thousand nights, with her enchanting talcs, had told her eager listeners that in a far off land, which the the Atlantic ocean ; that over this frightful chasm, within view of this mighty cataract, men like themselves had conceived and executed the project of throwing a fairy-like structure composed of metalic cords, over 1000 feet in length, drawn from the bowels of the earth, re- fined, attenuated, twisted and suspended in the air, from shore to shore, forming a highway over which men and carriages pass secure and safely. Probably the listeners wouM not have dreamed that the time would come when the romance of imagination would become the truth of history. The work has been done, and thousands have al- ready crossed and recrossed. The frame columns of this bridge are 65 feet high; the wire cables 1000 feet in length; and the length of the foot way of the bridge, from bank t(» bank, 800 feet The Steamboat Landing AND MAID OF TIIK MIST. The road descends the high bank at Bellevue at the rate of nearly one foot in ten, and to the wharf it is about half a mile. There lies the trim little craft, ihe Maid of the Mist, from the deck of which when she cuts her way through the gulf of rock bound hhores more than 200 feet high on either side, you will have a view of nature in all her grandeur, until tou is the ffreat wonder of nature ; and not mor^ than a hundred yards distant Hkc a mighty avalanche comes rushing the foaming flood, with a velocity and power, that has caused many a cheek to blanch, and bold hearts to sink. Yet you catch the rainbow of promise, and amidst the boiling, roaring, rushing wa- ters the gallant steamer bears you safely on, and in a few moments rounds to, at her landing place on the Canada side. This trip affords the "ne plus ultra" view of tho Falk 1 Mineral Spring and Baths. The Bellevue Mineral Spring differs in some mi- nute particulars from the Harrow Gate Springs of England, |'the White Sulphur of Virginia, and the A von Springs of New York ; all of which vary in slight respects from each other; yet they all have a common taste and appearance, and their medicinal aflinities and remedial powers are of equal efficiency. These waters have been used to great advantago in many diseases, among which the following arc enumerated: Salt Rheum, Itch, Blotches, Ring Worms, Pimple?, Freckles, and for all eruptions and diseases of the »kin. Chronic Rheumatism, and Rheumatism in all its stages; Scrofula, Old Sores, Stiffness, weakness, and contraction of the joints and limbs from diseai*e, or from wounds and bruises. For the purposes of the Bath no water surpaget^s 10 'this in its medical qualities, it is deatructive to the small animalculcP, that pervade and buiy themselves in the cavities and pores of the surface, the cause of pimples, itching and irritation, and the fruitful germ exf the most corruptive diseases. These it eradicates, leaving the skin smooth, glossy, and giving an un- wonted animation both to body and mind. The luxurious sensations afforded by the Sulphur Bath is to some persons so soothing, so sedative, that it becomes to them one of thf^. greatest indulgencies of their live-s. Suspension Bridge Blill. This mill, occupying the place it does, makes it a curiosity. It is propelled by water below the ma- chinery, and is driven by shafts coupled together, 'the whole length' of which is 270 feet. * The Whirlpool, It is a curious and interesting phenomena, and a visit to the Whirlpool should never be omitted. The liver here makes an abrupt bend, and the force of the water has worn out a very large basin in which the water constmitly revolves; and in which logs, timbers, and ether wrecks which iire precipitated over the Falls, and dead bodies are also often drawn into this place, and continue to more round with the I I 11 The Dovils' Hole. This gulf is about half a mile below the Whirlpool. There is a saw-mill standing at the edge of the i*ock which is carried by the water of a brook c-allod Bloody Ran. It has its name from the battle that took place there between the Indians and British. Chasm Tower at Blount Eagle. This Tower, erected in the summer of 1849, for tlie sole purpose of extending the view over one of the most interesting prospects in the world, is built upon a knole of land, called "Mmmt Eagle."* It stands close to the perpendicular bank of the Niag*ara river, 100 rods north of the Devils' Hole. The t^jp 1^ the Tower to vrhich the spectator ascends by tiights of easy and convenient stairs, is about 400 feet from the waters edge. There is no view so complete of the gorge of tlto Niagara river, and the scenery around as this ; and being in the very centre of many great events, it is the best point of any other to call to mind the battle grounds of this country, and to describe other inter- esting localities, as this site affords a just conceptien by the eye. Instead of dispersing through our small publication in seperate articles, the subjects here noticed, we will, as we behold the varied pros- })ect from Chasm Tower, with our descriptions, miii- ii'lp como in+^rr'fitino' rf'mlniRppnrPS of ihft rvHSt. 12 1st At the north the eye passes across Lako Ontario, 40 miles, and by the help of the Telescope in clear weather the City of Toronto can be observ- td. In April, 1813, might have been seen the fleet under Commodore Chauncey, conveying the army of Gen. Dearborn to l?ork, now Toronto, and thi explosion of the guns at the attack, might have been heard and seen. 2nd. The eye sweeps along the distant shore of the lake easterly till the land is lost sight of, and tho dark expanse of waters appear as boundless as tho ocean. 3rd. To tho west the view extends to Burling-ton Bay and the head of the lake. 4th. Four miles east of Fort Niagara is the Four Mile Creek. At the mouth of this creek the British regulars and Provincial auxiliaries landed and en- trenched themselves in 1759, in their advance upon Fort Niagara, then in possession of the French. At this creek also, Col. Chrystie' landed with his regi- me- l in 39 batteaux, in October, 1612, a few dava before the battle of Queenston. The Colonel wJi^ taken prisoner in that battle, and his regiment that were not killed, were also made prisoners. And here may be mentioned a most singular want of man- agement in providing boats for the conveyance of our troops from the American shore to Canada on that occasion. A large number of batteaux had been built at the Falls for this expedition, yet 13 boats w^re only ready. The forces were ferried over iR elescopo I observ- the fleet le army and tho tve bccri ihore of and tho > as tbo rlington le Four British nd en- e upon h. At is regi- V davfl el wae it that And f man-, of our n that 1 been boats rcr in. 13 these, but as day dawned, and the enemy were enabled to direct his fire, many of them were soon disabled, and before the battle was over the whole were wrecked, destroyed or lost The 39 boats of Ohrystie's corps at the Four mile creek, only 1 1 miles distant lay unused ; and those built at the Falls were noticed a few days after, strung along the road at difierent places to the very brcAvof the mountain. No doubt the disaster which happened at Queenston was helped on by the want of means of transporUtion. 5th. The ruins of Fort George, distant 8 miles, are now buf just discernable, so completely are Uio works dilapidated, yet at the commencement of tho war, this Fort was the strongest and most complete fortification of any this side of Quebec. 6th. The villaoe of Newark, now known by the nrime of Niagara, is seen between Fort George and the lake. Tho battle of the 27th of May, 1813, took place near the Lake shore, a mile west of the village. «nd was for our arms a most brilliant affiiir. For three days previous an incessant tire of red hot shot had been kept up from Fort Niagara, the salt batte- ry r.t Youngstown, and the other battciies pn thi« f^ide, upon Fort George and the British works; and nearly every buildino; occupied by their troops was rendered untenable, or was burnt down. At sun rise on that day the American fleet was anchored out in the Lake, and two hundn J boats under cover of tne fire of the fleet, proceeded towards the shore; ■■' the some time a teriflc cannonade wa« kept m, Ul 1-4 from the American siJo. This scene, with the gk> rious sun just rising, clear and effulgent, is described by those who beheld it, as being inexpressibly grand, and absorbing the very soul with the intensity of the emotions which it excited. The troops landed, rushed up the bank, and their impetuosity scon drove the enemy from the field. Yth. A mile from the Fort on the American side is Youna'stown, where was a lar^'e, effective batt^erv, called the "Salt Battery;" havino- been at first made with about 500 barrels of salt, covered over with earth. It mounted two 18 pounders. 8th. Tlu'ce miles |;his side of Fort Niagara is on^ 0^- the old battle grounds of the French and English, in which, in 1750, the English gained a most deci- sive victory over a body of about 1500 men, wbo wore on their way from the western posts of tlvc French to reinforce the Fort. Oth. The Five Mile Meadow, a mile farther up the river. At this place, after the American victory obtained at Fort Georixc, the Dra!j,-oons belonf:jinrr to ti.e army crossed in scov>-s, but tl.c enemy was n('t pursued* They made good their retreat, vrith their arms and some of their artillery and stores. •10th. Part of Lewiston is seen, but Queenston lies under the brows of the hill, and is hid from sii-ht: but where tlie steam fcrrj- boat now crosses the river, tl'.e troops were ferried over to the b.^t le of the 13th of October, 1812. The conflict commenced between one and two o'clock at night, and continued till four i Llie gk)- 7 grand, y of the , ruhhed ove the can side battery, 'st made ■er with •a is or*c Englisii, ost dcci- en, wlk) ; of tlvc rther up 11 victorv mt^inrr to • was not rith their ueenston Dm sight; the river, the 13th I between I till four 15 o'olock in the afternoon, Gen. Solomon Van Rens. schier was wounded and disabled from advancmg at an early part of the engagement. He seated him- self about half way up the high bank of tlie river, on an extreme point to be seen from this place, and called over with aloud voice for his comrades in arms to advance to the battle. Just above where the ferry boat now crosses is to be erected the Lewiston Suspension Bridge— tl)« work, it is said, is contracted for, and will immedi- ately go forward., lull. In full view raises up Brock's Monument, broken and shattered, from the heights of Queenston. The General and his Aid, McDonald, rest beneath its foundation. Brock met his fate about fifty rods below the monument, near a cherry tree on the sick of the hill in the rear of Queenston. Below tlie mountain and beyond Quecneton, on a point of land above the river, is tlie remains cf Froman's batter. ; it did great execution on the day of the battle, arxl at the close of the tragic result, wl)en many vainly attempted to swim the river. 12th. On Lewiston heights was a heavy bntt^'rv called Fort Grey, in siglu, a mile and a half from, the Tower— it was named after Col. Grey of tlie army under whose direction it was built. A con- stant but not very effective fire was kept up fiom it during the battle of Queenston. 13th. From the commandinor site of the Tower r»iao-? river is viewed for 1 1 mile 'B, commer.cmop.at 16 'Sti iho Whirlpool, and running torrent-like through iU deep chasm to the termination of the mountain ridge ; thence to Lake Ontario the current is strong, and unless agitated by the wind, is smooth and clear. Just as it connects with the lake, the small point of land on which old Fort Niagara stands, and where the American Flag is still seen to wave, jets from the east and intercept the eye from the river {is it enters the lake. Of the many great and astounding events that have taken place at this old fort, they cannot be enumerated in this short detail of localities. Indian Villag^o. 14th. Throe miles from the- Tower is the Tusca- rora Indian village, the intervening wood prevents it being seen. The Junction of the Lewiston and Ix)okport Bailroad lies just west of the Indian settle- ment. These Indians are partly christianized : they have considerable taste for music, with good voices; and their women employ much of their time in tlio manufacture and sale of bead work. 15th. On the fourth farm north from the Tower, on the Portage road, lived a man by the name of March. In the war his family had escaped, and ho was preparing to leave, and was harnessing his horses, when a party of Britisli Indians rushed upon liira and slew him. Some American stragglers about two weeks after, venturing back and wandering over the desolation Avhich had been made, found the hogs subsisting on the remains of their owner, which thoy ^'athcrcd up and interred. 17 i ICth. Within three quarters of a mile rung the Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad, on which the trains are seen to pass from six to eight times a day. I7th. At the base of the Tower passes the old Portage road ; the oldest road in the country, and first trpveled and formed by the French. It is now being converted into a plank road to run from Lewis- ton landing to the Falls. The location of the respec- tive terminations are in view. 18th. Within a stone's throw the road formerly passed down a ravine towards the bank of the river. Here in 1759 took place a celebrated and bloody en- counter, called the battle of the Devil's Hole, be- tween a body of Seneca Indians, who had formed an ambush in the surrounding woods, and 100 British, 'escorting cattle and provisions. The whole number of the British, excepting four, were killed, or cast down the bank to perish. The bones of the slaugh- tered are yet found on the rocks below, two skulls were picked up in 1849, ninety years after the en- gagement 1 9 th. The farms around the Tower, a fair sample of this country, have a fine and garden like appear- ance, and are not surpassed by any in rural worth and beauty. The waiving fields of grain, the velvet like pastures, the towering and unsubdued parts of forests of centuries which still on some sides close in tlie scene, give interest to the^beholder ; and the com .,-,,^i..;j,i„ ^i iij^^ iiiiiauiiiiuia euiuOwi/TeCi in shade trees, evidence to the mind that if fortahlp 18 tliere is comfort in this world, it is to be found in. such retreats as these. 20th. Opposite on the Canada side lies the town- ship of Stamford, a fine tract of country, thickly populated and in a high state of cultivation. The village, two miles to the west is hid by the woods. — Eight miles still to the west is the Beach woods or Beaver dams; there Lieut Col. Boestler, in 1813, with between five and six hundred men unfortunate- ly allowed himself to be surprised and surrounded by the enemy. What were not killed of the whole body were made prisoners. Thirty miles still west is Stonny Creek, another spot long to be remember- ed among the unfortunate affairs in which we suf- fered during the progress of that war. The enemy succeeded in capturing two Generals, a portion of the troops and of driving back tlie Americans with a heavy loss. This disaster, after which followed Boesl- lor's just mentioned, totally eclipsed the brilliant prospects with which the campaign had opened. — From that time our arms were put upon the defen- sive ; next followed retreat from the shores of Can- ada ; then the invasion of the American side, the loes of Fort Niagara; and the devastation and depopu- lation of fifty miles of this frontier. 21st Those three objects at the southwest which are seen to spire above the woods, are observations built upon the ground of the bloody battle of Lunda's Lane. It took place on the 25th of July 1814. The action lasted from 5 o'clock in the afternoon until 12 s 19 I I o'clock nt midniglit, wlien botli armies retired fiom tlic field. The Amcricans.were under the commarul of General's Urown, Scott and Kipley ; the two first tvere wounded and were obliged to retire bcfurc tie close of the action. Gen. Drummond, who command- ed the British, returned to Forts George and Niagn- ra, and the Americans returned back to c.imp at liridgewater, one mile above the Falls. The report- ed loss on both sides differed only 27. The Ameri- cans having that number less. Both parties-' claimed the victory. 22d. Casting the eye to the south is soon th»^ spires of the churches and cupaloes of the liotels of the village of the Falls. The rapids just above the sheet of water are seen waiving and sparkling through the wooded beach of the river, and the spray rising gently over the great Cataract. Two miles beyond the Fails and hid by the woods of Goat I^iland is the battle field of Chippewa. This battle took place on the 5th of July, 1814, General Brown commanded and under him were General's Scott and Porter, who eminently distinguished themselves in that engage- ment, drove the enemy from all his positions, and obliged him to retreat Twenty miles bevond is Fort Erie on the British side, 'and Black Rock and Buffalo on the American, all these pla eiiys that have been witnessed here, but all w 21 and cities have again arisen, tlie busy hand of im- provement has alrea('y accomplished much, yet her work is just begun. Suspension bridges, railroads, tho Eric canal on one side, its deep'rock cutting, and on the other the Wclland ship canal connecting Eric with Ontario. Within the same circle arc the citieji <»f BufTiilo, Toronto and Hamilton, and there soon will be the cities of St Catharine, and Lockport, and vil- lages too numerous to mention. The world may be challenged to show greater works or more noble en- terprises than is presented within these limits. With the great Falls of Niagara, the extraordln- nry capacity of this portion of country, and its great adaptation to the enterprize of man, no limit can be set, and no true conception can be formed of its fu- ture greatness. If so much lias been done in the very infancy of the country, what may not be antici- pat-ed, with its unrivaled advantages, of its maturity. Niagara Falls Railway and Ferry. When the Ferry was first established at this place the traveller was compelled to descend a perpendic- ular bank of 90 feet on a ladder. Now there is a railway down the bank from the top of the hill to the water's edge, laid on substantial masonry — beside the railway is aho a direct flight of 290 steps, both are roofed over, protecting them from the dripping wa ter, or any thing falling from above. At the head of the railway is placed a wheel of eight fe§t diametei» 2Q turning in a horizontal position, around which runs a rope 2 } inches in diamiiter, and 300 feet in length, attached to a Car at each end, and supported by pullics, placed at intervals down the grade. Good care hai; b-en taken to iiave excess of strength ill every part of the machinery. It requires about two minutes to make the transit from the top of the bank to the boat landino- The Ferry at the Fails. Perhaps there is not a sheet of water on the globe whore at first sight the stranger would be less liable t'3 hazard the attempt at crossing, than at this ferry. jS'otwithstanding the impression thus made, the fact once known that these violent waters have been fer- ried for the last thirty years— and during that period many tliousand persons have passed on their agitated surface without the occurrence of accidents—while the ferries at Black Hock, Lewiston, Youngstown, and Fort Niagara, each have had their victims-^ all fears must be dissipated. "^ The Canada Side. Though we have incidentally referred to many things belonging to this side, and which will not need repeating, yet we shall be happy to accompany the inquiring tourist still further, and furnish him with a full epitome of the yarious objects of attraction to be found in this locality. 23 Should we take our course from the Ferry, there is a carriage road which passes up the bank. Hacks are always to be obtained, and you can either walk or .ride. The Clifton House stands at the top of Uie "bank, and should you feel disposed to call you will find yourself pleased with your reception and entertain- ment. You will now proceed up the stream, and just this side of the Museum, Miss Martha Rugg, in company with another lady and a gentleman, on the 24th of August, 1844, passed along the bank. A flower or branch attracted her attention ; she stepped aside to pick it; her foot slipped on the edge of the precipice and she fell on the rocks below. When reached she breathed, but soon expired A little farther up, is Barnett's IXIusenm Of natural and artificial curiosities ; a place deserving- patronage. The Musem is admirably arranged, and represen'S a forest scene, containing upwards of ten tliousand specimens. There are bipeds and quadru- peds; birds, fishes, insects, reptiles, shells, minerals, and Indian curiosities. A collection of living snakes may also be seen. Live Buffaloes, and an endless variety of Birds. Attached to the Museum is a Camera Obscura, Green House and Garden. One of the best views of the Falls is obtained from the piazzas of this Museum, Mr. Barnett keeps a g«od 24 -d pass behind the sheet of wafer SsfestrT' purposes are furnished by Mr. Barnett Prospect House ..«e.^r^:dtr:reri^^ tWrlntM w ^""'"''''^ river and fall, at «^« point Mr. R furnishes guides and dres.,es to thoee w,sb,„g to pass under the sheet of waTer! Table Rock. Proceed a short distance further to a b„;U' near the Horse Shop TTdi j budding norse Shoe FalJ, and you are on Table Rock Th,s rock projects some forty or 6fty feet over tt S ♦T "'"""^■'^ '"'"^^'*"- fro-titeto til considerable p'ortrofTrr/a'Xnd'a " -re, evidencing that it will not be n,a yylrfblrt t'Slrl^' " ^'" "« '----^^ ^eC st o.e iwck, said, that on a certain day, he should put a number of kegs of powder in the fi^'su^etf 1 :5? 25 rock and blow it off. It would have made a tremen- dous crash, but the gentleman who owned the prin- cipal interest in the privilege, would not allow it to be done, as it would put an end to the charm of the place— the visit under the sheet of water. From the top of Table Rock House, you have one broad and imposing view of the whole falls, and much of the scenery of the rapids and islands. If you are disposed to descend, you will proceed to the spiral stair-case; and if you wish to pass 153 feet behind the falling sheet, you can do so, the pro- prietor will furnish you with a dress and a guide If not, you can descend the steps, take the path to the right, and go to the edge of the falling sheet . Above you hangs Table Rock— a fit place to think of the sword of Democles. When satisfied with the scene above, below and around you, retrace your steps, and if you think proper to avail yourself of every advantageous point of view, ascend to the promenade on the top of the Clifton House, where you can revel in thought* of thi» exhibition of nature's sublimity and power. The other places of interest to which travellers resort on this side are shortly discussed as follows: The Burning Spring. One mile up the river. The water is in constant ebulation ; from it issues a stream of hydrogen gaa, which quickly ignites by the touch of « burning i 26 Chlppawa Battle Gronna. Three miles above tl>e falls;' 6elds and meadows now oorer ti.e ground where this struggle took pile Lnada's Lane Battle Ground. thiJtrun?"rr"™\ '"'"'' ""'"'"='' ''■ '^-'-s"""^ aceofTt '' f^«"»'ions invite the patron- n^auon, and the prospects which they afford are pleasmg and extensive. tne traveler ,s disposed to visit on this side, he will hnd ,t to h,3 advantage to apply to the Clifton Hou^ «t the Falls, or the Elgin House at the Suspensbn ^n^^«.ll make your ride :nore agreeable and in. Having decided to return, we Da«s r1n«.n • • ^at^eautirul prospect of tCLTand" -'veTrm^ Benders Cave, Is 2 oile from the Clifton House. Near the top a pat ST^"""' " ''""'" '^" ^-'' -<» take to the upper bank, you wiU find enough to attract ' ' wvi i j i wu \ >fmi» )W8 now laoe, as -sign ate patron- accom- brd are 1 which he will House tension S; reh- fferent nd in- 1 iewing ■ from of iha ■ >e top I take ming ttract 27 your attention until you arrive at the Suspension Bridge. If you do not please to stop at the Elgin Hotel, you can at your leisure pass the bridge, and when over, if you wish to be refreshed and renova- ted, take a warm, delicious Sulphur Bath at the Min- eral Spring House. Churches at Niagara Falls Village. Until of late Churches have been wanting at the Falls, and many visitors have been in the habit of returning to Bufful o, or of spending Sunday at some other place. This is no longer necessary. There is now a Presbyterian Church, a Roman CathoHc, Me- thodist,- Baptist, and a Protestant Episcopal. In St Peter's, P. E. Church one half of the seats arc re served for strangers, and they are made welcome in all the others. Useful Compendium. The Falls are 22 miles from Buffalo, and U from Lake Ontario. They are in lat 43 © . 6' N. and long. 79 ^ . 1' W from Greenwich. The Fall next New York shore is 50 rods wide and 167 feet descent Luna Island adjoining is 20 yards in width, and the Center Fall about 10 yards. Goat Island is about 80 rods, and the Horse Shoe fall is a i 01 a mile in a direct "iiae across to Canada^ J J?:! 28 The oldest dates found on the ro^U *f fT r „ are 1711 i^oa i^.^ ^^ *' "^^ ^alla Iris or gJ: rt '. '" " '^'^ '""'^'^ ^'^^^^d 1745 leei, irom thence to LewisMn im f.\ i . had happened b^t '"'\""P»"='^ ••« "o ^cidenf «ide„tsre iSj -""v-j^: T, 'rr"'' «'■ « «!■ expend pUoII "^^ '''""'' ''^ ""-''-"» f •.* « a, per- >f water e Horgo 150 ft listantw niles. • in seen Falls 1745. Goat ii* '70. 1 20 ft / )I54 2: tbo { from i vaa ! 3 ia- * 3Uld ' ider lent ac" i >ua 29 Francis Abbott, or the Hermit of the Falls, resi-'ea on Goat Island in 1829, and was drowned just below the foot of the ferry stairs in 1831. An ice bridge was formed in the river below the Falls last winter, and continued passable for about BIX weeks. It is pleasant to visit Goat Island by moonlight— and the Lunar Bow which is formed in the rising •^pray of the Falls should be seen. In the winter season the incrustations of the tree* with congealed spray forms an unique and peculiar •^cene, on which account, many people declare, that the wmtry view of the falls is superior to the sum- mer view. The discoverer of the Falls is not known, the oar. hest description of them is by Father IIennepin,1678 Some people are disappointed upon hearing the I- alls; they expected to hear a deafening roar ; the explosion of artillery; the bursting of boilers, or a roll of thunder. Still thenoise is gi-eat ; at night Jt IS hke the raging tempest, and the concus- Bmn of the falling water always jar the buildings in the neighboring village, sometimes less ai.d at others more perceptibly. A stranger was one evening preaching in the Mt- thodist Chapel; he held on until a late hour, and at ength observed, "you may think I am detaining you but as none would like to venture out in the severe Btorm which is prevailing. I shall continuP n.. ~ mark*." One of his hearers looked from a window 30 anJ M^ the clear moon peeping tlirougl, the hranch- cs of the trees, which were not disturbed by a breath of wind, ^ It was the storm like roar of tlie Falls that lad deceived the speaker. The Rainbow, so distinguishing to the Fulls is «en on the American side in the forenoon, and on the Canada side in the afternoon. Health of the Falls. JTo epidemics have prevailed here. Four ca^e. of he Cholera were brought from Buffalo last summer; the persons were sick when they arrived; no Civ-^* onginated here. That there is not only nn exhilira- tmg quality m the atmosphere of xMagara Kails, but »1«) superior medicinal virtues, has ^been often a.s- ^rted by persons whose judgment is to be relied „n and IS believed by m:mv. ■1,1 Expenses. A d.Hcato subject Some people eompla.a of be- ng taxed at every turn. Th ey go on the Tsland for -'Scents; on the M'hirlpool grounds f.r 25 cents; on Chasm Tower for 12,V cents; visiting a„d vi^win. those three unparalleled scenes, they pay but litft more than half as much as they would have to par Ole Lull for an hour's fiddling. There is no imposi- t.on m this, and it is a fair sample of other like char- ges The 50 cents paid foi- th e trip on the Maid of le branch . ^ a breath Falls that. e Falls, is >, and on CilSOi* of ummer; no cti.sf-ft exhilira- alls, but )fton fiH' ilicd on 31 the Mist i. very low, and has never remunerated the f.rop„etors-the trip is worth a dollar to eve ^1* who l.as the money, and can afford to pay it, L choicciit attentive practical era I years liments in ns. and a by whic!» they miiy [F NIAGARA FALLS [^ Vg THE FERRV nrrof-a the Mn^rara River dirrcjlv nt fi.« niM!l"nrT,'" ''""""" ""•' '"S'' '■""I'-s I" Ihe river by nn fwv S.i'nr/.'' ^'"nuda, including the use of the doscondino C;ir r.r moment should be lost for the m n snn.J • *^'""^' "'*'' "^ One hour will suffice to accomplish iho wholi. rrin cr„..; iind relurniug-niid leave hi.ii i full l,n ,, ■„ '"P-CTossiB!; of Idsiire to pnss to the Island^ V or/i„ ;h .i ' '^ '' ^'"'^ |;;^vi„, .heir-pcculia,. boaulletJ i;r;^:d;",1°d'];,:ri!;lf;;J;,'l The passage of the river n/TurdH a front view of the whol^ F< alia, and lower end oflris Ishind Tl is vu-w ;= r^L r v ■ lo89 sublimity nnd grnndeur ^his vuw is one of mntch- The subscriber hovine: passed nmrlv his whole life at tbi^ In , r . '^-'•'OK^'I^ W. SIMS, In elK^^rge of the Ferry and Inclined Plane. ciMiisi' mm AND BAKERY. The undersigned would apprise Visitors to the Falls, that he has fitted up his SALOON in a com- fortable manner, and is now prepared to serve up REFRESHMENTS ^A all kinds, at all seasonable hours. Having a good Pastry Cook, he will at all times b« supplied with Cakes, Pies, Biscuit, Buns. Boston Crackers, and Fresh Bread. Ginger Beer and Soda Pop. jBS'^Oysters received every day by exprest. Meals served up at shoit notice. Fruits of all kinds in their season. Saloon one door north of the Cataract House. A. H. CURTISS. Niagara Falls, May, 1850. DART^S Ferry Grove Boarding House, In the Grove, near the Ferry ^ NIAGARA FALLS. The subscriber is now prepared to accommodate Boarders by the i>«y. Week or Months on the most reasonable terras. The house is roomy, comfortably furnished, and pleasantly situated. Board $3 per week, or 62^ cents per day. Every attention will be paid to those making thki bouse their stopping place, _ _ WM. B. DART, ifiigftra ^aiis, May, 1860. rs to the in a com- serve up Basonable wiW at all nit, Buns, 'oV» 0U8«. [SS. Eousei mmodate the in or! hed, and king iLm RT. GREAT WESTERN Opposite the Cataract Home, AMERICAN SIDE. The largest, most rare and beautiful collection of Indian Curiosities^ COLLECTED BY W, E. HULETT, Amnt, Will be exposed for sale during the senson, dkectlj in front of the Cataract House. SIGN OF INDIAN STORE. K B. Also, a beautiful assortment of SIf AKICR FANCY WORK, both useful and ornament^a. W. E. IIULETT, Agent, Has established a stare on Table rock, Canada sid?, at mm & Where a large collection of the beautiful trork <>\n. be procured, at wholesale or retail. K. B. A Fish Pond is connected Tvith this >)K»t establishment, containing most of th^ varietJCf yf Fish to be found in the Niagara river and rw-initv. Ices, Fruits, Pastry, A*\ S(rsI'£:^'■s^OJV bridge. BLGIN HOUSE, CANADA SIDE. Travellers arriving at the Falls by the morning tram of Cars, and wishing to visit tlie various places ^i uiterest in time to return by the afternoon train, should take passage on tlieir arrival to the Suspen- ?^^on Bridge; cross over to the Elgin House, where they will find carriages to convey them to Table Kock, Burning Spring, Battle Grounds, (fee. The drivers are all well acquainted with the diiferent localities, and will take pleasure in communicatino' any information desired. The visitor- can return in tmie to dine at the Elgin House, if he desires, and return to the Falls in time to take the cars for Buf- falo, Lewiston, or Lockport. The Hotel is well fitted up, pleasantly situated, and commands a fine view of the adjacent scenery. Board $1 per day. (Carriages always in readiness— terms moderate. ISAAC GRIFFEN. Elgin, Canada, May, 1850. W. E. FAIRCHILD, MANUFACTUHER OF GOLD PENS, W HOI, E SALE AND RETAIL, No. 162, Main Street, Buffalo, PENS, :iorning s places n train, 3uspcn- , where > Tabic ;. The lifferent licatino: J turn in *cs, and ■or Buf- tuated, eiiery. erate. 'EN. NIAGARA rALLS BT T. BARMETT, NEAR TABLE KOCK, CANADA WEST. 3^ RECOMMENDATIONS: " I take the liberty to say that I have been greatly delighted with this Museum ; arranged and prepared as it is with science, taste and skill. In my judgement it richly deserves encourage- ment, and adds an important feature to the attraction of this most interesting region. C. SILLIMAN, of Yale College, U. S. Niagara Falls, September, 1838. Mr. and Mhs. *Stephex B. S'Iierw^ood and company, of Jamesville, Onondaga, Co., N. Y, say: " We have visited the mighty Cataract on the American and Canadian shore, and every spot of interest connected with both: but this Museum and Camera Obscura is truly the most interesting of all ; situated as it is, with such a fine view of the Falls, I trust no American will leave without calling here or s*pending a day at least on British soil." -September 24, 1847. The Galleries are arranged so as to represent an entire Forest (Scene and contain upwards of 10,000 INTERESTING SPECIMENS. Birds, Animals, Fish, Minerals, &n. A gjeat variety of which were collected in the immediate vicinity ; and it must be grati- fying to visitors to be able to see in one collection, so large a variety of the productions of this region of country. A very large CAMERA OBSCURA AND A BEAUTIFUL PLEASURE GARDEN are attached to the Mueeuni, without extra charge to visitors. iJ^- A pair of livina BUFFALOES. PelRcanc. Eagle J, Birds,