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H TO 14 MII-L 8TBE1ST. 1883. 0>i ■ c\ ^■ -,..... ivvp^|.,f.»-^ -,■■■ .«-i.-^.-..a-u.iu/.;-..^,^ ^.. . ^■■- ■..^-,-..^:-v-.— ..etei^iM PB t'dl'YRKIHTEl) ISKS. BY E. F. HAUBAUK. P lOSO y>s' ft A?^' INTRODUCTION. TN presenting this work, "The Phat Boys H.stonc De- I lineations," to the public, it may not be amiss to state 1 the fact which proi.ipted its issue. Fmancial oi person- al ends are always the paramount object to be attamed by an individual who puts forth anything m thi» world. 1 therefore plead guilty to the above charge, and for so do- ing, propose to give to the tourist or traveler down the ma- jestic St. Lawrence a faithful description of every point of interest that meets the eye of the beholder. Haying held the position for the past ten years of " The Guide of the St. Lawrence," and in that capacity made the trip a pleasant one for everybody without regard to age weight, sex, color, or previous condition of servitude. I feel capable of compiling a book which does not contain any pictorial illustrations of tlie scenic beauty connected %vith the trip, feeling confident that a plain unvarnished descrip- tion of all the various points of interest would be sufticient. The tourist can thus feast the eye on a thousand pictures that a volume ten times this size could not contain, for no matter how often you open the eyes during the day. it will fall upon some delightful scene, where the (.od of nature has smiled upon, within an hour. Neither have I given a highly colored description of the Rapids; they have been viewed and described by thousands, and the effect produced is as varied in character as the individual writers differed in temperament and looks. Trusting that this volume will meet witli as cheerRil a erecting by the public as it has always accorded my efforts to please, and if its perusal causes the weary or lonesome traveler one hour of mirth or pleasure, its mission will have been accomi^lishid. Respectfully Yours, E. F. B.\BB.\GE. ■ Ph.vt Boy," Guide to t/i: St. Laiorence. -•r Mrs. L. Barber, TICKET RGENT, Grand Trunk RfliL Rom, -AK1>— [[ICHELIEU AND ONTARIO NAVIGATION CO. F^ov'Ci! ^<2il i^ir)z, r\i^?erOl. Iiav5rcr)cc. TllK OKKAT Summer Excursion Route, 'riii-oiigh Lake Ontario anil HIvor St. Lawrence. OVER ONE HUNDRED ROUTES ANI TICKETS TO SELECT FfiCJ.I. y. B. Aiii/ of uiij f fiends, or olhern, ivishing informalion regurd- inij foiilen, elc, etc., f most cheerl'iilh) rtcommetul yon to MRS. L. BARBER, nho is the only aijent J'tir the nhove rout,- at Nidgara F(dls. I know she is thoroughly posted, and uitt rhecrfully give you any information desired. Respectfully yours, E. F. BABBAGE. .tfV 'OJID, HISTORIC DELINEATIONS i CO. \/rcr)cc. ■E. — OF — UTES [lion rcganl- > MRS. L. Ill Nidgara dly yive you BR AGE. X THB: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER. T' ^HE St. Lawrence River, with its Thousand Islands I and Rapids, is day by day attracting more and more attention among tourists. There is so much that is grand, weird, subHme and exhilerating in the scenery and balmy atmosi)here of the majestic river, as it passes in its on- ward flow from the lake to the gulf, that we need not for a moment wonder why it is tliat there is a great annual in- crease in the number of those intelligent peojjle, who, from East, West and South, repair to its placid waters in sum- mer to recuperate their wasted energies and enjoy that lux- urating season known to every American as " vacation." A vacation on the St. Lawrence, me?ns a sojourn at some pretentious or lowly cottage, or at some hotel of either class for a few days, or for one, two or more weeks, as the time, finances and inclination of the individual may dictate ; or it may, as in hundreds of instances it does, only include a voyage of rapid transit from Toronto or Kingston to Alexandria Bay or Montreal. There are several different popular starting places to reach the river. «3Wiit up to Koinn to presH have re<'eivee«rin(,' in this work. The hotels will prohahly he dose*! next season. The jieople of this much fre- (inenterht and day to flwce all those who come into the net, and I know from ex|)erience that they ilo not bar hki', weight or color; everyone that visits the Falls must Iwnd to their will; so, if you come, yon will discover the hundn«d and one lioht* in the skim- mer of how to pet a dollar without honest toil. The much abuse*! backman is generous and just (imleRS working in with some of the hotels; then they Income an case-hardene; Cents-all the grand sights, without falling into the many schemes, skins and catches for the unwary. Stop at BuHalo at the Tift House, or the New Clenesee, and after breakfast take the train for Niagara Falls. Arriving at the depot pass out the front door. Here you must not be only deaf but dumb, and pay no attention to anyone, but turn to the right and proceed down the street until you come to the entrance to the Prospect Park ; turn to the right and the walk will lead you to the new Suspension Bridge. Pay your fare over (which is twenty-five cents), enjoy all the sights of the Falls and river while crossing, and when you arrive on the Canada side you are still deaf and dumb, remember. I ro- ceed down the roadway on the left to the bed of the nver ; there you take the ferry boat, by paying twenty-five cents more, which lands you on the American shore You can take the indined railroad to the top of the bank, and you are in Prospect Park. Look this delightful spot all over and when it is time, pass out of the ct ter gate and proceed ?o the depot, where the train in waitn ,' will take you back to Buffalo in time for dinner. ' As many of the tourists leave Niagara Falls in the morn- ing at ten o'clock by rail to Lewiston, and connect with the boat for Toronto, I will mention the places and points. •4^ LEWISTON. This village is situated at the head of navigation, on the Lower Niagara, and is a place of considerable importance. It lies three miles below the Devil's Hole and seven miles below the Falls. Lewiston is a pleasant, well built village, but its commercial prospects have been very much' injured bv the construction of the Erie and Welland canals. QUEENSTON is a small village situated nearly opposite to Lewiston, and contains about 350 inhabitants. It is associated in history with the gallant defence made by the British on the adjac- ent heights in the war of 1812. The village is pleasantly situated, but has sufiered from the same causes that have ■retarded the growth of Lewiston. The river here becomes more tranquil, the p' tores less broken and wild, and the change in the scenery aftbrds a pleasing transition from the sublime to the beautiful. BROCK'S MONUMENT. The monument stands on the Heights of Queenston, from whence the village derives its name. The present structure occupies the sight of the former one, v/hich was blown up by some miscreant on the 17th of April, 1840. The whole edifice is 185 feet high; on the sub-base, which is 40 feet square and 30 feet high, are placed four lions, facing Nortii, South. Fast and West; the base of the pedestal is 21^ feet square and 10 feet high ; the pedestal itself is 16 feet square and lo feet high, surmounted by a heavy cornice, orna- on, on the iiportance. leven miles Liilt village, ich" injured lis. Yiston, and 1 in history I the adiac- pleasaiitly i that have re becomes d, and the )n from the nston, from nt structure s blown up The whole 1 is 40 feet cing North, is 21^ feet feet square mice, orna- GM \ T ::^£^9m..- mented with lions' heads and wreaths in alto relievo. In ascending from the top of the pedestal to the top of the ba.se of the shaft, the form changes from square to round. The shaft is a fluted column of free-stone, 75 feet high and 10 feet in diameter, on which stands a Corinthian capital 10 feet high, whereon is wrought, in relief, a statue of the Goddess of War. On this capital is the dome 9 feet high, reached by 250 spiral steps frcm the base, on the inside. On the top of the dome is placed a colossal statue of General Brock. FORT NIAGARA. This fort stands at the mouth of the Niagara river, on the American side. There are many interesting associa- tions connected with this spot, as, daring the early part of the past century, it was the scene of many severe conflicts between the whites and Indians, and subsequently between the English and French. The names of the heroic La Salle, the courtly De Nouville and the gallant Prideaux will long retain a name in the history of this country. The vil- lage adjacent to the fort is called Youngtown, in honor of its founder, the late John Young, Esq. NIAGARA. is one of the oldest towns in Ontario and was formerly the capital of the Province. It is situated where the old town of Newark stood, and is opposite to Youngtown. It faces the river on one side of Lake Ontario. The trade of this place has been diverted to St. Catherines since the comple- -<*•• lO THE QUEENS HOTEL, TORONTO. THE LARGEST AND BEST HOTEL IN THE CITY. The Coolest Sbmmer House in Canada. Beautiful Croquet and Chevalier Lawns. ELECTFIC BELLS, ELLVATORS, MTIIS, ETC. The Residence, when in the City, of the GOVERNOR GENERAL. THE TABLE IS UNSURPASSED IN CANADA: PORTERS MEET ALL BOATS AND TRAINS. McQAW & 'WINNETl', Props. ALBo pnopRirroRa QUEENS ROYAL, TECUMSEH HOUSE, Niagara, Ont. London, Ont. II fEL, ;C1TY. er Lawns. , ETC. RAL. ;ANADA: INS. : HOUSE, Ont. 1 • tion of the Welland canal, and the other towns upon the Niagara river have suffered in common from the same cause. THE CITY OF TORONTO. Toronto, the capital city of the Province of Ontario, is situated on a circular bay of the same name, and was founded by Governor Simcoe in 1794- The city was for- merly called York. Toronto bay is a beautiful inlet, sepa- rated from the main body of Lake Ontario, except at its entrance, by a long, narrow sandy beach. The South-VVest- ern extremity is called Gibralter Point. It is 165 miles from Kingston, 45 miles from Hamilton, and 50 miles from the falls of Niagara. The population in 17 17 was 1,200; but at the present time it amounts to about 75,000. The city is laid out at right angles. Its chief public buildings are the cathedrals and churches, the Pariiament House, University of Toronto, Trinity College, Normal School, St. Michael's College, Osgoode Hall, St. Lawrence Hall, Me- chanics Institute, Provincial Lunatic Asylum, post-office, exchange and city schools. Its system of free public schools is one of the most perfect and best conducted in America. Among the many pleasant drives around this city the traveler should visit College Avenue and the Queen's Park. In this park is erected a statue of the Queen and a monument to commemorate the college youths who fell at Ridgeway defending the country from the attacks of the Fenians. The University of Toronto, a most magnificent building, is also situated in this park. The Pariiament of Ontario and the principal law courts are held in this city. It is connected by the Grand Trunk Railway and steamboats for all points. The best hotel in Toronto is the Queen's— Messrs. McGaw & Winnett, pro- 12 prietors. This beautiful house has every modern improve- ment and comfort ; it has a passenger elevator, and in case of fire would he one of the very safest hotels in America, as it is for the most part but three stories high, and is on all sides surrounded by wide, open spaces. PORT HOPE is situated 65 miles from Toronto. A small stream, which here falls into the lake, has formed a valley, in which the town is located. The harbor at the month of this stream is shallow, but safe and commodious. Port Hope is a pretty town ; on the western side the hills rise gradually one above the other. The highest summit, called " Fort Orton," af- fords a fine prospect, and overlooks the country for a great distance. The village is incorporated ; population, about 5."4- COBOURG, seven miles below Port Hope, contains 6,000 inhabitants. It has seven churches, two banks, three grist mills, two founderies, and the largest cloth factory in the Province. It is also the seat of Victoria College and a Tlieological Institute. Midway between Port Hope and Cobourg is " Duck Island," on which a light-house is maintained by the government. For the benefit of all, we submit the following time-table —not forgetting to mention that steamboats are not infalli- ble, but are governed by man, accompanied by steam, wmd -w-- ii:i^^- improve- ici in case nerica, as I is on all im, which ftrhich the i stream is is a pretty one above :)rton," af- or a great ion, about 13 and water. If the boat is one hour late in starting from any given point, it is likely she will remain so, as I know of but one boat in the line that can beat or surpass schedule time. LEAVING EVERY DAY— SUNDAYS EXCEPTED. Toronto iSiindiiy Kx- cqrttHl) '^iOOr. M. KiiifP'toii • (Moiulay Kxceptol) .5:00 a.m. Clayton 0:o Narrowest Point 11:15 Kapid Flatt 11:55 " MorriHlmrg V^-Wi i'- M. Clirynler's Farm 12:17 AulVsviUe 12:30 " Farren's Poir.t 12:40 " Dickenson's Landing.. 12:55 " LonsSault 1:00 " Last of U. S. shore 1:15 " a)rnwall 1:30 " Cotean Landing l:tM) Ceilar Rapid 4::J0 " Indian Pilot 6:00 " Montreal 7:00 " We assume that we are now fairly entering on the ma- jestic stream on the Canadian side. rihabitants. mills, two Province, riieological Gobourg is ntained by ; time-table not infalli- iteam, wind THE CITY OF KINGSTON, which has a population of 15,000, was founded in 1672, by Governor DeCourcelles, receiving the name of Fort Cata- raqui. Later, a massive stone fort was built by Count De Frontenac, and received his name. In 1762 the place was taken by the British, who gave it its present name. As a place of defense it stands next m strength to Quebec. The batteries of Fort Henry are calculated for the reception o numerous cannon and mortars of the largest calibre. These, together with neighboring martello towers, form a formida- i', lit I] 14 ble defense against any aggressive movement which might be directed against the city. These fortifications are seen to excellent advantage from the steamer soon after it leaves the dock. On the right is Garden Island; on the left, Cedai Island, and behind is Fort Henry. There is here, also, in view, the round stone towers referred to above. Near the middle of the river is Wolf or Long Island, 21 miles long, and 7 miles witle near the Western end. There is nothing either of romance or historical episode to weave into our story concerning the inhabitants of this, the largest of the Thousand Island group. Suffice it to say, that the terri- tory is a jjortion of the Dominion of Canada, and that the habits of civilized life characterize the people. Between one channel and the main land there is St. John's or Howe ■Island, of no mean proportions. Ordinarily, we have now spent about one hour on' the steamer from Kingston, and come to the point in the chan- nel whore we must diverge either for Gananoque, or Clay- ton. ^Ve are bound for the former. As soon as the light- house on Burnt Island comes in view, we may be said to have fairly entered upon the real beauty of the " sacred river of .\merica." In steering for Gananoque, we pass many pretty little isles of six or eight acres. On the right is a range light, the boat, of course, passing between the two. It is said that from the deck of the steamer one hun- dred islands can be counted — in fact, the panorama is pro- bably matchless on the globe. While the islands are so numerous both on the right and left, the boat glides by in its effort to reach Gananoque without allowmg the tourist to be distracted in the rapture of delight that is feasting his ; ,1' . .^:.r:-*&fc- ^ ich might i are seen !r it leaves lar Island, I, in view, Near the liles long, is nothing ; into our ;est of the the terri- d that the Between s or Howe lur on the I the chan- e, or Clay- s the liglit- be said to le " sacred i, we pass n the right tween the r one hun- ima is pro- ids are so lides by in the tourist "easting his \ IS eyes. Some of these isles are scarcely more than barren rocks,, while others are paradises of verdure. , We now reach busy and picturesque GANANOQUE, inhabited by about three thousand people, eighteen miles East of Kingston, in the very center of the Thousand Is- lands. It may be well to state here that authorities (?) du- fer as to how many islands there really are. Some say fif- teen hundred ; some eighteen hundred, and others carefully write, nearly two thousand. Life is too short for us to stop and count these natural beauties, and even the pilots have no desire to earn fame as statisticians by asserting the cor- rect number. Doubtless there are accurate topofjraphical maps of the St. Lawrence that are not misleading to the student of minute details. But we digress. We are still at Ciananoque. It is comparatively easy to get away, for steamers ply along this Canada shore, keeping well north of the many islands, till they get to Brockv.lle. Come along with us on this trim boat. \Ve soon pass a li.rht on the left called Jack Straw, and on the nght observe a'beacon and pier. Further along, another light comes m view The next attractive spot is called by the quaint name of Fiddler's Elbow. The traditions connected with such names are sometimes thrilHng and sometimes insipid; but whether the one or the other, they will continue to stick but if they serve to indelibly impress upon our memo- ry some pleasing reminiscence of a " thing of beauty," these names will not be by any means evanescent in their influ- ence. As we frequently say, the elbow is still here, but the fiddler is, I guess, over at the camp meeting on Well's is- .^...JU^UL I ii i6 land. He 's probably first cousin of " The Arkansas Trav- eler." But here we are in a tortuous channel. AMONG THE ISLANDS. It must not be supposed that these hundreds of islands are all occupied and have «.ottages on them, or laid out with walks and fountains. For every island that has a house on it there are perhaps twenty that have none. The number of houses arc increasing every year, and I think that in time nearly every island will be occupied in the Ca- nadian channel as they are in the American. On the left is Darling's dock, the famous wood station. We have, as yet, never seen the " Darling." although the dock is always visible. It may be she is busy in the pan- try washing dishes. Two miles and a half below is 1 I ROCKPORT. This name would seem to have been given the place on account of its rocky formation. It is avowed here that there are only two seasons ; the rocky season and the icy season. Most of the visitors come here in the " rocky sea- son." Directly opposite, on the right, the Park House on Westminster Park is visible ; al.o the fine chapel on Mt. Beulah, its tower being 136 feet high. On the left is Gre- nadier Island Light-house. From the deck of our steamer, looking to the right, we now have one of the most charming views on the St. Law- rence. Alexandria Bay is before us, and the famous Thous- 1 „,;■:-**»!.. 17 and Island House and Crossmon House tan be seen on yonder shore. Witliin the range of our vision are also the islands transformed by wealth, taste and art into the loveli est of Summer resorts by tlieir owners, namely : Fairylaml (seven acres), C. H. & W. B. Hayden, Columbus, Ohio ; Idlewild (four acres) :i. A. Packer, Sayre, Pa. ; and Sport (four acres), H. A. Packer, Mauch Chunk. Pa. The scene at night on these islands is enchanting almost beyond 'description. An approved gas machine su )i)lies the illumination for hundreds of colored lami)S suspeiuled in graceful (iesigns on Sport Island, which is connected with the other Packer Island by a wire suspension bridge. In the distance, one mile, still looking to the right, is the famous Whiskey island. A pilot of the Canadian line got drunk at his post and fell into an oblivious condition ; the steamboat, under full headway, struck the island, and the name was given in commemoration of that event. N'ext, to the right, is a stone edifice called the Three Sisters light. They were formerly " old maids," but are now joined to- gether by a stone wall, conseciuently old maids no longer. The next in order is Cross-over tight. At this point in the river the steamer crosses to the American channel, and in a very short time is discovered to be making for the Cana- dian channel again to reach Brockville. Before the tourist gets there, however, he will observe numerous islands ; the mo: t noted are Bathhurst, Tecumseh, Star, McDonald and Hill Crest. On the left, on the main Canadian shore, com- modious and elegant villas are in view ; also St. Lawrence Park, picnic and pleasure grounds of Brockville and vicinity. All Summer long, the scene is animated and captivating. The whistle announces in its shrill way that we are now at mef^iX: ■ •«k>^»> .It** iM^ i 18 BROCKVILLE, which was named 111 honor of (lencral Brock, who fell on Queenston Heights, in the war of 1S12. It is situated on the C:anadian side of tlie St. Lawrence, and is one of the pleasantest viilanes in the I'rovince. It is right at the foot of the Thousand Islands, on an elevation of land, which rises from the river in a succession of ridges. The town was laid out in 1 80s, and is now a place of considerable imjwrtance. The i)resent population is about 6,500. After leaving the wharf, the boa! passes the most beauti- ful clitT on the river, the i)alisades of the St. Lawrence, on which are erected magnificent mansions and suburban villas of Canada's distinguished sons. The most prominent of these is the son of Sir Hugh Allan, whose residence is in- deed superb. The sightseer observes the winding stairs, boat and bath houses, and other appointments of recreation. Having already intimated that there are other routes which lead to the point in the riv^r which we have now reached, we return westward to bring another party through the American channel. f r «9 Route ' B/ t VIA KINGSTON, I.EAVINO A I' 5 A. M. At 5 A. M. the boat leaves for Montreal, via Clayton and Alexandria Hay through the American channel. On the •ight is Wolf, or Long island, which is known as the largest of the grouj). On the left is Howe island THE ST. LAWRENCE STEAMBOAT CO., NEW AMERICAN I.!NE, will this season leave Gananoque in the morning, upon the arrival of the Grand Trunk train from Niagara Falls, via Toronto and Kingston, in time to cross over to Clayton and connect with trains on the Utica & Black River Railroad. As it is immaterial to me how you get to the river, jjassen- gers by the steamer Rothsay can take description of route from this point. For the first three-ciuarters of an hour, there is nothing especially worthy of note. Then we strike the cross-over channel. Now, the time is early morning, the sun is quite bright, and the atmosphere is remarkably clear. The tcene is now attractive. Look ahead in the distance a little to the left, and you will behold the eagle tree. Hundreds have been deceived with the idea that it was an actual live eagle, spreading its wings and soaring aloft to a height that the imagination can scarcely reach. It is a delusion ; 'tis nothing but a tree, as its true features, or rather beautiful foliage,;has deceived the eye of the novice of this region. il »0 On the It'll is CriiuistniK" Island. Dn it is an ort^ani/.ed onunnnity. I'lif inliabitanis arc farmers, and for the edii- catiiMi of whose leasiire. No better view i;an be had of the islands and surrounding country than from the eminence of the hill. Clayton is our first stopping i)iace. It is a village that derives its imi)or- tance to tourists as being the terminus of the I'tica and Black River Railroatl. and here it is where passengers from the Kast generally get their first glimpse of the St. Lawrence. There are two good hotels, the Hubbard and Walton Houses, kept by two as genial landlords as ever lived, and from the town many fishing parties go out daily. The steamer J. K. Maynard runs from this port in connection with the above nan\ed railroad for Alexandria Bay and other landing i)laces en route. ()i)posite Clayton, on the left as we proceed down the river, is Governor Island, owned by Hon. Thomas (i. Alvord, of Syracuse. His villa and apartments are quite striking. 'I'he next island on the left. ab(nit 200 yards dis- tant, is Powder Horn. The origin of this " euphonious " name has not been handed down by tradition. On the right is Washington Island ; on the left, nearly ojjposite. is Blutif island, and behind which is Robin's Island. Next, on the right, over two miles from Clayton, is ROUND ISLAND and park. This is the property of the Baptist Association, and every year people of this persuasion in large numbers [ r at j^athcr Uir rt-ligioiis worsliiii ;invhich is three or four miles long, and about half a mile wide, reaching from the shore, on the American side, to Wells island. The chief feature around here is the grand hotels— the largest known as the Thousand Island Hoase ; the finest building on the St. Lawrence river. From the bay fishing parties are constantly going out. The channels about the islands are the Paradise of fishermen. The boats are the most convenient and comfortable in the world, the boatmen the most accommodating, and the pickerel, pike and gamey black bass and rock bass, and muscallonge in the greatest abundance. SOME OF THE OWNERS. St. John's, five acres, Judge C. Donohue, New York. Manhattan, five acres. Judge Spencer and J. L. Has- brouck. New York. Deshler, seven acros, W. G. Deshler, Columbus, Ohio. Li 26 i Plantagenet, six acres, A. K. Hume, ChaWeston, South Carolina. Deer, twenty-five acres, S. Miller, Rocht;8ter, New York. Fairy Land, seven acres, C. H. avd W. B. Hayden, Columbus, Ohio. Piatt, two acres, Sisson & Fox, Alexandria Bay. Brown's, ten acres, Sisson & Fox, Alexandria Bay. Pleasant, ihree acres, Sisson & Fox, Alexandria Bay. Pullman's, three acres, George M. Pullman, Chicago. Friendly, three acres, A. B. Parker and Abner Mellen, Jr., New York. Cherry, nine acres, the Reverend George Rockwell, Ful ton. New York. Nobby, two acres, C. S. Goodwin and H. R. He^th, New York. * Welcome, three acres, S. G. Pojie, Ogdensburgh, N. Y. Florence Proctor, one acre, K. R. Proctor, Cincinnati, O. Maple, three acres, Mrs. Charlotte Kipp, Buffalo. Netts, one half acre, E. A. Kollymer, Brooklyn. Summer Land, ten acres, the Reverend Asa Saxe, I). D., Rochester, N. Y.; Almon Gunnison, D. 1)., Brooklyn, and Richmond Fisk, D. ^">., Syracuse, N. Y. Isle Imperial, one acre, Mrs. LeCount, Philadelphia. Maud, one-half acre, the Rev. F. B. A. Lewis, Water- town, New York. Elephant Rock, one-fourth acre, T. C. Crittenden, Watertown. Idlewild, four acres, R. A. Packer, Sayre, Pa. Arcadia and Ina, two acres, S. A. Briggs, Chicago. Sport, four acres, H. A. Packer, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Kit Grafton, one-fourth acre, Mrs. S. L. George, Water- town, N. Y. HV 1 27 Island Mary, two acres, \V. L. Palmer, Watertown, and James M. Browner, St. Louis. Little Charm, one-eighth acre. Mrs. F. W. Barker, Alex- andria Bay. Frost, two acres, Mrs. Sarah L. Frost, Watertown. Excelsior Group, five acres, C. S. Goodwin, Oneida, New York. Resort, three acres. Pioneer Club, Watertown. Devil's Oven, one-fourth acre, H. R. Heath, New York. Sylvan and Moss, three acres, S. T. Woolworth, Water- town. N. Y. Cuba and Story, five acres. W. E. Story, Chicago, 111. Little Angell, one-eighth acre, W. A. Angell, Chicago. Little Lehigh, one acre, Col. R. B. Yates, Rochester, and C. H. Cummings, New York. Warner's, four acres. Island Home, one acre, S. D. Hungerford, Adams, New York. Sunny Side, one acre, Mrs. Emily Moak, Watertown, New York. Wild Rose, one acre, Mrs. W. W. Herrick, Watertown, New York. No name, one-(iuarter acre, Mrs. F. Hammerkin, Syra- cuse, New York. Harmony, one-quarter acre, Mrs. Celia Berger, Syracuse, New York. Wynnstay, one acre, Mrs. S. S. Wynn, Watertown. Honey, one acre, A. T. E. Mullin, Watertown. Alice Isle, two acres, J. G. Hill, Brooklyn. Sunbeam Group, one acre, C. E. Ailing, Rochester. Walton, two acres, Watertown Club. JJ 38 Two-l8lands-in-P:el-Bay. two acres, K. L. Sargent, Waier- town. Long Branch, ten acres, Mrs. C. E. Clark, Watertown. Nigger, three acres. Edward Robbins, Mullet Creek, New York. Ella, one-quarter acre, R. E. Hungerford, Watertown. Lookout, two acres. Thomas H. Borden. N6w York. (kinnell Island, two acres. I). (1. (Irinnell, Brooklyn. Douglass, three acres, Douglass Miller, New Haven, Connecticut. Hart's, five acres, E. Kirke Hart. Albion, New York. Sunny-Side, two acres. William Stickenson, Sayre, Pa. Wan Winnett, two acres, Mr. Hill, Chicago. WESTMINSTER PARK. Opposite the Thousand Islanil House, is Westminster • Park, on the lower end of Wells island. It is eight miles long and from three to four miles wide. On the other side of it is the Canadian channel of the river, about half a mile wide. Part of Wells Island is in Canada and part is in the L'nitcd States. The lower end of the island is sep- arated into two parts by one of the prettiest sheets of water that ever rippled against the bows of a canoe. This is called the " Lake of the Island." and it is connected with the river, on both the American and Canadian sides, by a narrow channel. The lake is five or six miles long, as smooth as glass, and is altogether too pretty and too roman- tic to attempt to describe. Westminster Park was bought in 1874 by a Presbyterian stock company, and it now has about 15 miles of drives and some fine buildings. It has two long water-fronts- one on the American side of the river, and the other on the ;ent. Waier- atertown. Creek, New itertown. V York, rooklyn. few Haven, w York, jayre, Pa. Westminster eight miles le otiier side ibout half a I and part is sland is sep- tets of water le. This is inected with 1 sides, by a liles long, as d too roman- I'resbyterian iles of drives ater-fronts — other on the i 39 Lake of the Island, on the Canadian side, there is a high hill on the island called Mount Beulah, though after climb- ing it I think the Hill Dithculty would be a more appro- priate name. There is a large chapel on the top of the hill, known as Bethune Chapel, with seating accommoda- tions for a thousand persons, and with a tower 136 feet high, aftordirfg a beautiful view of the river and the islands. The name of the chapel recalls the fact that the late Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Bethune was the pioneer tourist through this region, arid till his death continued to come here summer after summer for recreation. BONNIE CASTLE. "Timothy Titcomb" (Dr. J. G. Holland, editor of Scribner's Monthly,) chose this point as a haven of rest and recuperation, and who does not commend his choice. It will be remembered that he died in New York shortly after leaving his cherished Bonnie Castle in 1881 for his arduous winter's labors. Light house in the distance. Immediately opposite is Hart's island, back of which is Deshler. Next on the left is Manhattan, the first island on which habitation was attempted. SETH GREEN, widely known as the fish commissioner of the State of New York, built a cottage in 1855, where his family sum- mered and he went a fishing for several seasons, and it is a very probable supposition that here he acquired, a part at least, of the skill in fish-ology which has since become so celebrated and useful. Manhattan island is now owned by Judge J. C. Spencer, of New York. Between Deshler and Manhattan, looking backward, is l^-*»»5^ 30 Fairyland, owned by C. H. and W. ^. Hayden, of Colum- bus, O. This is really one of the finest islands in the river. At a vast expense art has triumphed over nature, trans- forming a barren into the loveliest of green lawns. Next on the left is Deer island ; then SUMMERLAND. Summerland. one of the most beautiful of the " i'hou- sand Islands" is located mid-way between the north and south channels of the St. Lawrence, about three miles be- low Alexandria Bay, having an aiea of fourteen acres and is the largest of the " Summerland group,' which includes "Idlewild," "Sport," "Ida" and "Arcadia." The island is covered with a dense forest furnishing an abundance of shade and will be said to have the finest groves on the river. At the extreme northerly and southerly ends of the island there are extensive sandy beaches, a great rarity mi this locality, which are used by the "Summerlanders" for bathing purposes. The island is traversed from end to end by a most delightful natural avenue, densely shaded and lined on either side with a thick undergrowth of wild flowers and ferns. The''island is owned by the Summerland Association, a corporation organized under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, for social and yachting purposes, and composed of the following stock- holders : Rev. Asa Saxe, D. 1)., Isaiah F. Force, James Sargent, Sears E. Brace, Emory B. Chase, Henry C. VVis- ner, Lewis P. Ross, Francis M. McFarlin, Chas. W. Gray, George H. Newell, Henry O. Hall, Joseph A. Stull and Frank W. Hawley, of Rochester, N. Y.; Rev. Richmond Fisk, D. D., Alfred Underbill and Horace Bronson, of Syracuse, N. Y. Rev. Almond Gunnison, D. 1)., and ■\ |V_ , >-■»«« - .-'•«4A.': • ^■J— -^' », of Coliim- iii the river, ature, trans- is. Next on the "Thou- le north and ee miles be- n acres and lich includes The island biindance of 3ves on the ends of the eat rarity 'n landers" for I end to end shaded and k'th of wild Mimmerland id by virtue social and wing stock- arce, James nry C. VVis- s. W. Gray, V. Stiill and . Richmond Bronson, of D. 1).. and 31 Frank Sperry, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The association have erected upon the island a large and commodious " Club House" wherein the members of the association and their families take their meals. After setting apart a large grove at each end of the island for general use, the balance of the island was divided into lots, one of which was assigned to each stockholder. ITpon these lots so assigned, the members of the association have erected cottages for the sole use of tiieir own families. . In addition to the Club House the association has erected numerous pavilions and summer houses in different parts of the island together with a large ice-house and has con- structed several docks of sufficient size to permit of the landing of large steamers. The association owns a large steam yacht which is used in running to and from Alexandria Bay and for fishing and pleasure excursions. Kach member of the association provides himself with sailing and row boats. The Club House is opened for the rcveption of the members cf the association and their im- mediate families on/}; on the first day of July of each year, and remains open until about September isth, durmg all of which time the yacht is at the service of the party. Between Deer island and Summerland is Cedar ; back of Cedar is Sport, owned by H. A. Packer. Anthony point is on the right. This place is the resort of V.. and T. H. Anthony, the extensive dealers in photographic goods in New York. YACHTING. Water— and as one enthusiastic writer puts it— such water!— is abundant, and to enjoy this water in a pensive „aUm' or jioctic mood, the steam yacht sliould be brought into reounds to 6^ j)ounds. Dn the right is Lyon's dock and Meeker's island. Next on the left is Three Sis- ters light; in the distance is Lone Star or Dark Island; Island No. i, it is called by some. After passing on the left is a small cluster of island shoals. On the right is Chip- 33 pcwa bay. This is a superb sheet of water, where the fishing is a marked feature. It is a favorite resort of Ogclensburg people, who occupy the contiguous islands. All around the shore are camps, cottages, et<-., and make an animated scene for the tourist. Three miles from Chip- pewa bav on the left is Crossover light ; thence three miles to Cole's light on the left, where we enter the Canadian channel. Nine miles in the distance is Brockville. ( )n the right o,)posite Cole's light is Oak point. Four miles below is Fisher's landing, a very jwpular place for jncnics, etc. On the left a prominent bluff. On the right for six miles the islands come thick and fa.st ; huge rocks rise from the water's surface, with very little vegetation or foliage, and the boat makes her way rapidly among them, winding around like a snake, heading for all the points of the com- pass, freVVAY TAKES TOD TO LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG. The moit beantlful and romantic of all Canadian and Monhern New England Lake*, A romantic place of reiort, only a few miles from Montreal, on the Richelieu River. FiK« HoTiLa. Splkkdid Boatixo, Nica Dwtes, A ufeM OF A PLACE. TO THE Beautiful Villages of the Eastern Townships, TO THB WHITE AND FRANCONIA MOUNTAINS, NEW YORK, BOSTON, And In fact to all polan In New England. Montreal Office, 202 8t. James 8t. aVEBEC OFFICE, OFF. ST. LOUIS HOTEL. Bradley Barlow, Gail Manager. T. A. Mackinnan, Ass't Manager. r ■ 4 t 1 ERN iGOG. onhem 2", }n the Rlcholieu IIVK8, VDships, NTAINS, Ties 8t. OTEL. Manager. 45 fall in the river ; Morrisburg canal, 4 miles long, 2 locks, 1 1 1-6 feet fall ; Farron's point canal, J mile long, i lock, 4 feet fall ; Cornwall canal, 1 2 miles long, 7 locks, 48 feet fall; Beauharnor's canal, ii^ miles long, 9 locks, 84 feet fall ; Lachine canal, 9 miles long, 5 locks, 45 feet fall. In the distance, in front, on the left, is the village of Ed- wardsburg, now called Cardinal. Here is located the Ed- wardsburg starch factory, the largest starch factory in the Dominion of Canada. The president of the company is the Hon. Walter Shanley, of Hoosac Tunnel fame. He was the great contractor who completed that wonderful piece of work, and is now the manager of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Railroad. Twenty minutes from Edwardsburg to the next point of interest. * WHAT I KNOW ABOUT ELI PERKINS. Some few years ago. Mr. Perkins was a passenger on one of the boats. I do not know whether he took me for the captain, director or manager of the line or not, but he ex- erted himself considerably to form my acquaintance. There was nothing unusual about that, however, as there is something ''distingue" about me, and when on the boat I stand considerable " above proof." I have freciuently dined at the same table with the Governor-General, Lord Dufferin and retinue— after his lordship had left. But to return to Eli. The day in question I was upon the deck of the boat as usual, describing the points of interest, especially the one on the Canadian shore, where the St. Regis Indians come year after year to gather the famous elm with which to make their celebrated baskets. I was delineating at some length upon the noble red-man, when Eli came to me -and said, r , 46 Economy in Shopping. TourisU vinitinj? Montrenl, niid lU-sirous of piircliHsinK Dry (IikkIm, are Hoinetiinw Uil into puyiiiR liiglier pritw by iu<»|itinK the mlvic-e ti'iick-rwl them by runnertt nml other inten-Mted jwrties. Now, to oveMfmie this, aiul give the stranger all the atlvantage enjoyed by our large city enstom, kindly rend nntl reinen«l)er ti>e addrese Mow. In the following lines we are specialihts: ©ill«is. Oalins. Jarcss (doods. F\lt»lDor)S. jiosicry. 610x^03, QiT)lDrclla5. Parasols. LSaccs. cLc. A large and well assorted stwk of the latest and most fashionable Wry ^ooas. Yon are eonliully invited to insiiect our stock before purchasing elsewhere. Goods will l>e shown with jileasure without pressing to purchase. DAVID G. LAIDLAW, 480 Notre Dame St., MONTREAL. t MM [}. t Dry ( JikkI-*, )K the iiilvico B*. Now, to e enjoyed by ililress l)tlow. olov^cs. . Cc. it fuHhionalile re purcliasiiig ; to purchase. r =IEAL. i i 47 I will write you a verse of jwx-try about that. Clad to get a memento in that shape from siiiv here tliH iio))!*- rwl man to.ik hiK .lelltthtH. Kit. tlsliwl au.llil"!; X..W iiHwt of ItK- iiiluililtniiU are white. With UttP)' " '■"' ' I thanked him very profusely, and on sul)sequcnt occa- sions took great .lelight in repeating the lines to the i)as- sengers— never forgetting for a moment to remind them that they were written for me by the alleged American humorist. One day, after delivering myself of the poetry and repeating to the passengers that it was written by the celebrated poet, writer, humorist and lecturer, Kli I'erkins, I was approaclied by an exceedingly polite and affable gen- tleman, whom I learned was Mr. John H. Rochester, of Roche.ster, N. Y., who asked if he understood me correctly in attributing the authorshi]) of the lines quoted to Mr. Perkins. I assured him that he had written them ex- pressly for me, and produced in Eli's own handwriting the original copy. With a j;ubdued smile resting upon his coun- tenance, Mr. Rochester informed me that there must be an error somewhere, as a gentleman, a Mr. Fletcher, had writ- ten a poem in 1834, in which the exact verse occurred, and he proceeded to repeat the poem from memory. This took me slightly back, and I subsequently came to the conclusion with " my friend " of the 01/ City Derrick, that a cabbage leaf never was more at home than when in the crown of " Uli Perkins' hat." After that I had no more use for the ,,6em, but determined if I ever met " Uli " I should call to his mind the circumstance connected with " his little poem.' I had not long to wait, for one day, while in Evansville, In- 48 H.&H. MERRILL, r.RAND OHANITF. DRY*G00DS*P]1L]1CE, 288 AND 290 Notre Dame St., 2d:03SrTK.B3AIi. '*• Thin IlinhnK'nt is one of the lorgiMt ami iiiiwt exteiwive of it« kinil in the I>iin>ini()n. Hv heiivv iin|M)rtiili(m« ilircnt from Kiiii>|iean Miiniifiirtuit'r*, the proprietors' an- onal.liM to Hell RUM AND KLKtlANT (JOODS Jf at u« rea»«inahle ratcft lut can Ik; realizisl in I'aiiw or London. The IToUM- in well known to American TonrixtH, who patmnize this RHtaiilinhinent throuxhont the year, and find their purchase'* udvanla^ixaiH in the extreme. DON'T ^ML TO VISIT H.&H. MI BILL'S STORE, ASI> 8EF. TIIEIU IMMKUHE «TOARAaOI,8, „......, „ I MBKELLAH, MANTELS, SHAWLS. HOSIERY and lSl)EKCLOTHlN(» In SILK, .„„„„„„ LIHLK, COrrO.N and CASIIMEUE. LADIES' KID OLOVEs, i to 10 Uutloas. t NDKESSED KID (Oanls de Suede), 2 to 12 Buttous. MOrsQlErAIUK do., 6 to 20 Buttont) length. <}KNT'8 2 Buttons KID OLOVES GENT'S 2 Buttons CHAMOIS. OKNTS 2 Buttons DEUBV. (JEST'S 2 Buttons CASTOK. OUU SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF TOIRISTS REyl ISITES SIIOILI) BE INSPECTED. MOUBNINO GOODS, DRESS GOODS, and HABERDASHERY. Also, a large assortment of FANCY GOODS. r i 1 ! UMm.< Lm -L, RCE, St., [tensive of it«t ifiirturi'P*, the lNT I>S l.iiiuUii). t'lio pntronizi' eir jmri'liiitei rORE, SHAWLS. UIMEKE. ous. X)ns DEUHV. X)n9 CASTOR. riSITES KiSHERV. 49 diana. at the St. (".eor^je Hotel. I met the gentleman and recalled the circiiiiistance ionnected with the little verse, and he, with a periei t air of notu/iahiiie, said that he had never given it a thought since— dashed it off in a minute. I told him how remarkable it was that great mindH often run in the same channel and related my experienc e with his gem. He scowled, and turning on his heel said it was indeed a singular word for word resemblance, but changed the subject at once and asked me to his room on the fol- lowing morning, which invitation I cheerfully ac(ei)ted, doting all the evening upon having a nice time, and swop- ping a tew gags, etc., etc., but my hopes were blighted, for the next itiorning I was informed of his very early departure — gone up to lie to the peojUe of Rockport, I was told. " Uli " is a great man, and contracts a larger amount of business upon a very small amount of cajiital than any pub- lic character know of When Eli reads this I expect he will load his big gun— not intellectual, but otiierwise— and come for me. I will therefore give him a pointer in ad- vance ; there won't anything scare me but a stomach pump. Distinguished among Indian names is that of Irocjuois. Here it names a village, formerly known as Matilda, but like all other good Matildas do, she changed her name to Iroquois, in order to preserve the name. The Iroquois In- dians formerly owned this section of the country. One and a half miles below this village is the narrowest point in the St. Lawrence river from Kingston to the gulf This broad expanse of water we are just i)assing, and the one we ar- rive at immediately after leaving the point, are very shallow, consequently hold the water in check at the point. The depth of water in the shallow places being about 22 feet, •lwr^4i _^*^.... ,.-< '^ 50 G. W. CLARKE, Bookseller, Stationer, AND IMPDRTER OF J'nglish, ^rcntlt, j^ttman tt j^mtritan lancp j^oods, ?i^| octltits, *t. 238 & 240 St. James Street, Two doors East Ottawa Bulldln?— (town town. The largest store of the kind In SPECIALTIES: FINE I.EATHEU GOODS, PUSH OOODS, LADIES' COMPANIONS, SILVER AND .JET JEWELRY, .lEWEL CASES, TOILET CASES. OLOVE BOXES. LAMAIRE'S (Paris) BEST OPERA GLASSES, TOURISTS (JLASSES. ElV., FRENCH FANS, .lOSEPlI H(KJERS & SONS Best Pocket cutlery, Razors, etc. ''"INEST PHOTO ALBUMS, PURSES AND POCKET BOOKS IN THE DOMINION. CIGAR AND CKJARETTK CASES In Russia, Calf, AUlgalor and Pig Skin. CANADIAN and AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS, INDI.^N GOODS and BIRCH BARK CURIOSITIES. PLRCES OF INTEREST IN RND HBOUT THE CITY. NewCiiatom House. New City Hall. Jlclilll Collene. EnKllsli Cstlu'drnl. .IcRiilts' Church. Victoria Bridge, Hotel Uleu Hospital. Court House. Rank of Montreal. .\rt nailery. French CaiheUral. .TesultR' College. VIger Siiuare. Champ de Mors. New Post Office. Mount Roval Cemetery. Mount Royal Park. Drive around the Mountain Drive to Longue Point. Drive to Back River. Drive to Laehlne. \ •• ' O. W. Clarke's Oreat Fnney Ooods Store, 238 and 'i40 St. James Street. SOUVENIRS FOR TOURISTS. Stcnomipic Vletra nf All Places, and CUtrke'K Vieus of Sf. Lawrence Eiver, Montreal, Toronti; Ottawa, Quebec, «tc. The ahove views make handsome Souvenirs for Tourists. Put up In book form. In cloth, (eighteen views In each.) rrlce, 50 ct8. ..^umj^ii'^-'f.jLj ER, octltits, if t. jest store >MPAN10NS, BOXES. ESOH FANS, rs, etc. ; noMiNiov. and Pig Skin. iSITIES. [TY. mop. Ell CenieMry. il Park. d the Mountain riKHP Point. ek River. Lclilne. leg Street. TS. ' St. Lawrence cr. Put up 111 book a cts. r SI while at the point it is 84 feet. Width of the river, 1,140 feet — 170 feet less than a quarter of a mile. On the right in the narrowest portion of the river is Cedar point. On the left is a small bluff, formerly called Hemlock point, on account of a fine hemlock standing there, but on one fine morning the hemlock, the tree and the point all slid into the river, and have not yet returned. About fif- teen feet back from the point is a rail fence, which is out- side of the earth works that were thrown up in 181 2-13, and batteries were erected on Cedar point. On the left is the main shore of the Dominion of Canada with a population of over five millions. On the right is the main shore of the United States of America with a popula- tion of over fifty millions. When that five millions want those fifty millions all they will be obliged to do is to walk over and take them. Then will be verified that beautiful passage in Holy Writ which says, " One shall chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight. Sing !" This was really a strong point, and was fortified on both sides of the river by the opposing parties. From the fact of the successful fortifications by the Americans the Rideau canal owes its origin. Guns, and stores or merchandise could not be taken up the river. It was conceived by Col- onel By, of the Engineer corps, that a new canal would ob- viate the difficulty, and all his resources were immediately put into requisition and the canal was completed at a cost of *5,ooo,ooo. It extends from Ottawa, formerly By-town, to Kingston, and is still in use. Ten minutes from here to the next point of interest. On the left is the entrance to the Morrisburg canal, the second canal in the chain, but is not used by this line of boats. i I John Murphy & Co., — IMPORTERS OK- General Dry Goods 403 & 403 Notre Dame St , C>nH-r Sr. Peter Street, MONTREAL. KID GLOVES. Alwnvs i> full aosortineut ui" Kul (rlove«, in all the latest makes, newest sliMjif and lowest prii'es. HOSIERY. Oin- assortment of Hosiery, in all makes and all <|\ialities, is acknowledged bv ilie citizens of Montreal to be the best. Our prii-es are also the lowest. ■ SILKS. BLA( K SILKS in every variety. COLORED SILKS in all makes. VELVETS in all qnalities. KlEinONS, LACES, TIES, COLLARS, HANDKERCHIEFS, Etc., in the greatest variety. Terms— Cash, and only One Price. 1 ,,V,^J» »•,•- Hi ««*.-.'»*•*»•« >»-'>'**»«<"*>■» ■■CKSlF^idt ■ ..-.««•*. 0., ODS EAL. l^te^t makes, <|niilitie», is Our prices all t|ualities. atest vanetv. *t'ice. B«v«)----'-waft IMPOKT.-i HIS noons DIUKfT FR«».M El'ROPF. ■.*.t ,L.i'%,- ..,"-■- .-.•■ -^#4*.::< '.%.-9-- ■ >-W m. est, , England. GOODS CURES, her stores, PF. 55 subject : " The w?iters, like little poppets, would bob up serenely at any time and place, drop a dish or whatever the hand contained, and was as soon out of sight. This continued for about one hour, while we were seated back against the cabin wall, with just space enough for the waiter to pass between us and the table. When the signal was given everybody made a rush for the table, and if the scene depicted could only be described humorously or otherwise, I would like to read it." But the writer said it reminded him of the famous picture in her Majesty's gallery. "' The Rape of the Sabines." (I have never seen that picture, but presume it is that of a beautiful female poised as a central figure, and about ten soldiers ready to embrace her on a given signal.) Things have changed, however, and this season the meals will be serveti on the European plan (meals at all hours to order), by the celebrated caterer of Montreal — Victor. The upper saloon will not be used, but what was formerly known as the ladies' cabin will be the dining-room, which gives the whole saloon as a promenade and place of repose and rest for the passengers. I am pos- itive the change will be acceptable. About a mile below Morrisburg, n the right, is Goose- neck island, so called from its resemblance to the neck of a goose ; the upper end is the neck ; the narrative is aboyt nine miles long. Five miles from Morrisburg to CHRYSLER'S FARM, memorable for the battle fought on this ground in the year 1813. The Americans were the attacking party on this oc- casion, havmg arose early in the morning, crossed the river into the little bay, landed, and immediately went into the s*/W II i.'in-iiaiiMOfciiiMttiMaaiMMMia. ..jm «k. -J 56 J. J. MILLOY, TAILOR AND CLOTHIER, 249 St. James Street, v->CM0NTREAL.5<-^ Strangers visitiug this city will find a large assortment of the finest ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SCOTCH ! Wf W ® which will I* made up after the latest ENGLISH AND AMERICAN STYLES. A t'OMPLETE 8TOCK OF HIGHLY FINISHED CLOTHING BEADY FOB IMMEDIATE DELIVEBY. '-'^si;:m:}^'^^''^^^v-:fif^'-^'^^'*'-^^^ ,.'i,-i..-i;^'=^-i«^*-r«V*S«*^^-:'y-' T HER, Jt, assortment 'CH LES. fHING 57 contest by attacking the little house. The fight was desper- ate, lasting until eleven o'clock, when the Americans, under General Williams, were repulsed with great slaughter. The house was completely riddled with bullets. It has since been torn down, and the chimney left as a monument to the battle. They retreated in good order, recrossed the ri^er, and remained, having abandoned the trip to Mon- treal, which they intended. I draw this mild, because I am one of " God's people " myself. Next in interest is Farron's point, opposite which is Croyl's Island. Six minutes from here to Long Sault rapid, we pass on the left Harrison's landing. LONG SAULT ISLAND. At this point there are really two channel" .:ie American channel being on the right of Long Sault Island, the rapids forming the Canadian channel, and are on the left of the island. The distinguishing feature about the American channel is while it is swift in current, it has no rapids worthy of note, and the channel is used for tows, etc., and all the rafts naturally prefer this way, because it would be impossible for them to go down the Long Sault. In the distant front observe the light-house at the head of the Cornwall canal, twelve miles in length that passes around the Long Sault Rapids. The boats are steered from landmarks on shore ; by that small ball you see on the end of the pole, which is the bow- sprit. The target that you see in the distance is used by the pilot to get his position in the Long Sault rapid. These targets will be seen frequently as you progress, and as they ■if.'n-JtStiWH'^'^-' r- 58 BABY Llf(EI(ANDL>CE HOUSE, 250 St. James Street, A few doors east of Victoria Square, and nearly opiwslte Savage & Lyman's. Visitors to Montreal will receive a cordial n-elcome. The Lace Department is replete with n niafiiiiticent collection of Jirilish and Foreign Laces, iiK'hitlmg Sj>siery and everv dollar lataiif'r ■f.,rectfnlly invite Tourist* to insf«ct their large and viiriei,..,-JtJ--'.- .-^- ■ -4 1 ^ 1818. Nf, itl vitrieil Dare, STONES WORKMEN. ne Prices. ;t clock, TREAL. 6i It is now the Phat Boy's privilege to relate a few facts — no " tatily." All the boats of this line are built of Bessemer steel or iron, with three anil one-half inches of elm riveted close to the iron on the bottom outside to prevent accidents if we should strike against a rock. This precaution was found nef essary, because the first iron boat that struck a rock became a total wreck. With the jirotec- tion of elm no injury has resulted from the occasional strik- ing of the boats against the rocks. There is no danger, however, in this rapid, for the water in the shallowest place is thirteen and one-half feet, and we are drawing about seven feet. During our passage throuiih all the rapids, we have four men at the wheel, and four men at the tiller aft, who assist the men at the wheel. Any accident that should happen to the chain or the wheel, the pilot immediately goes to the right hand of the tiller. The Long Sault rapid is nine miles in length ; tliree miles of boisterous commotion ; six miles of current and sudden, sharp turns. When we first enter the rapid, the steam on board of the boat is slowed down until she gets her position in the rapids, as she draws less water than when under full head of steam. We are then compelled to put on full steam as the boat must go faster than the cur rent in order to obtain steerage way. Many sui)i)ose that no steam is used through the rapids, which is an error. If we were to attempt to go down without any propelling power, we would be at the mercy of the current of this stupendous agitation called rapids. One couldn't tell which end of the boat would be first, and it is presumable that this would be anything but pleasant to the passenger. When we first enter this rapid, the finest view is obtained on the right side of the boat. It is expected, however, that 62 s -- ! ^ MESSRS, ¥. DRYSDALE & CO., INVITK TUB ATTKNTION OK Ministers, Stmknts, S. S. 7',,u//i-r{, and Holds of families. To their clmli'p and Well-AiwortPrt stoik of SE3' © <© lES ^ THKOLOflUAL, ('LASSifAL asi. 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Q. ^;*.2»Eiss;uvit£;i;i^iisar;;'^'i3"/.^;;u'5*.v.,;.;..cv.«i^ iiiB-iaceKTisSSWJ^"' /-tJIIS~- Wk noN mcndmeiits. ?r Bank, iuelii'c, I'. Q. for Province Legal Adviser, nd IWuxurer. reiieml AgevA. ■died Director 'The Provident ssoctatton duly ites ot Canada, joslted In trust L. P.O. w.'jiifispjja^^" 65 and went down more by accident than otherwise, but it demonstrated the certainty of a channel. Earnhardt's island on the left, 7^ miles in length by 4^ miles in width, belongs to the United States. On the right is the main land, St. Lawrence County, N. Y. Both sides of the river for the next seven miles belong to the United States. The King of Holland, who was the arbitrator of the treaty of 1812, from charts, maps, etc., furnished him. supposed that the main channel of the river passed around that island on the left. He was mistaken, however ; this is the main channel of the river, and the only navigable one ; the Canadian channel containing only about 3^ or 4 feet of water. During the next eight minutes we pass three very sudden turns in the river ; the first turn is to the right ; then to the left ; next to the right again ; the second turn being the sharpest on the St. Lawrence river ; at direct angles turning to the left. Passengers on the left side of the boat, by looking backward, have a fine view of that portion of the river we have just passed, and looking forward see where we are compelled to go, and more easily note the sharpness of the turn. Rafts entering the American channel at the foot of the Long Sault rapids will drift nine miles in forty minutes, and are often thrown on shore on either side in making this sudden turn. After making our next turn to the right, by looking in the distance front, between the nar- row point, will discover \vhat is known as "The Crab." The current crosses here from right to left, then left to right, and from right to left, forming the letter Z. Rafts get entangled in this portion of the river, and get easily torn to pieces. iMi 66 There is a ferry boat plys between this point, on the right Macenia Point and Cornwall point on the left, touchnig at two places on Barnhardt's Island, to convey passengers who are desirous of visiting Macenia Springs, six miles distant. The steamboat is a side-wheeler, two horses tread the power that revolves the wheels ; it is therefore a two horse-power boat ; they convey the steam on board in a bag well filled with oats. The deck hand is the cook ; the cook is the engineer ; the engineer is the mate, and the mate is the cap- tain ; one man supreme command ; no mutiny ever occurs unless the mule should kick the deck hand over board— that would be " mulity" would it not. ()n the left is the entrance to the Canadian channel at the end of Barnhardt's island. Two miles below on the right is the last of the American shore on the St. Lawrence, lat. 45° N. Some few years ago I was presented by Messrs. H. & H. Merrill, one of the largest dry goods firms in the Dominion, 288 and 290 Notre Dame street. Montreal, with an American flag, fifteen feet in length, to designate the last of the United States shore on this river. Through the assistance of a friend at Cornwall, and thirteen dollars in cash. I succeeded in getting the Hag in position. It remamcd there for about ten days when a party of St. Regis Indians, wlio occui)y a reservation six miles distant the other side of the island, four of them came over to the point, filled them- selves full of " i'.' ,J^fiif,'Jrri3!t^;ii:^tim^'!'ni^^ \2.P^'-^ 7' uto trouble ticoats, but not her ; he same size ange boy is at will ; he mts him to has roamed : nice little d; the nice ; she looks ge boy con- ; nice boy^ they stand, ly from the ntarily con- lice looking o is taking le nice boy part of the Now the them away, anything on ow running vay ; it is a It is great igers. And let, and the ■ession upon In the centre of the lake, on the left, is the village of Lancaster, an old Scotch settlement. Just before reaching the village, what appears to be a stack of hay, but what is commonly known throughout Scotland as a Cairn. It is no more or less than a heap of stones in a rounded or conical form, placed in that way to commemorate some especial historic event. This one was built by the Glen- garry Highlanders in 1847, to perpetuate the memory of Sir John Colburn, who was Commander-in chief of the army and Governor-general of the Province. It was built by putting cobble-stones one on the top of the other — each individual inhabitant or stranger passing that way adding a stone. They are placed in a conical form, and reaches a height of 20 feet. The county in which this place is located is named CMengarry, and is mainly or olmost wholly inhabited by the sturdy Scotch highlanders, whose farms are the finest in the Dominion. This is the last P^nglish speaking village on the route. Passing three lighthouses, showing that the channel across the lake is cfuite intricate, we leave St. Anisette on the right, a small French town. We are now ai)proaching the boundary line between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The lighthouses on either side show the geo- graphical divisions. From the lighthouse on the left, the line runs straight to the Ottawa river ; then the Ottawa be- comes the dividing line. Just before arriving at the foot of the lake, where the river re-forms, we pass San Zotique; next Coteau landing, where we call for the purpose of taking on a pilot, , . inMii^emmr'A ,,3???w^'' ^ ! 'I i » 72 EDWARD WILLET, whose duty it is to pilot this hue of l)oats through the next series of rapids. We are coming to four rapids. First, the Coteau ; second, Cedar ; third. Split Rock, and fourth, the Cascades. On the extreme right, at the foot of the lake, is the village of Valley Field. It is at the head of the Beau- hornias canal, iii miles in length, which passes around this series of rapids. The river in ii^ miles has a fall of 84 feet. The finest water-power privilege on the continent of America, except Niagara, is at this point. The largest cotton mill in tlie Dominion, the Canada Paper Co.'s mill, and several other manufacturing establishments are located at Valley Field. After leaving St. Francis lake, we re-enter the river. With our jnlot we go down the small rapid knov... -.3 tiiv.- Coteau, passing Prisoner's island on the left, and on the left bank is the old French village of Cateau du Lac. On the extreme left at the point is an old French fort, where battles were fought in 181 2 and 1813; the earthworks are still in a good state of preservation, behind whicli is the old saw-mill. Twenty minutes (or five miles) from here we reach the village of Cedar, which is on the left, and St. Timothy on the right, and come to Cedar rapid, the finest of the series on the St. Lawrence river. Look at St. Timothy, bear in mind the view you had of Morrisburg ; the impression of its beauty and thrift, and now you have the comparison. How does the former strike you as against the latter ? It is a historic fact, and worthy of note, that no matter what town you arrive at in the province of Quebec, this will be apparent to the eye ; the finest buildings in the place will be the church, nun- nery, school, hospital or priest's residence. Aside from i^L~>iVu'±\':-'»r^ ■;" >■ - Jv>^jSi,.s?v*.;.i?- i,>;;^,,,Si«S(.Wi5.S*'1#" I - -'* • jl--. igh the next First, the 1 fourth, the the lake, is )f the Beau- sses around has a fall of he continent The largest r Co.'s mill, 1 are located !, we re-enter small rapid I on the left, je of Cateau n old French d 1813; the tion, behind yc five miles) lich is on the me to Cedar wrence river. V you had of id thrift, and s the former aric fact, and u arrive at in it to the eye ; church, nun- Aside from 'i^-'^Xl*"^t^W ' ■ f I 73 these, the rest are all about alike. You cannot tell the palace residence from the blacksmith's shop, or the grocery store from the hotel. The church at .St. Timothy has a seating capacity of 1,500; the population of the village is 600 ; the church is always full on Sundays, and as Mark Twain exclaimed, " What large domes these worshipers must have to their pantaloons for 600 to fill a place ca])a- ble of seating 1,500." But they come from all the country around, being all of one persuasion. An opposition church is so far unknown in these rural parts, hence it may be in- ferred what the extraordinary jiower of this old church must be in the lower province. Just before arriving at St. Timothy, we enter the Cedar rapid, and pass a distance of three and one half miles in the extraordinary short time of seven minutes. By cast- ing your eye shoreward, while passing an island on the left, ■ and just before we enter the heaviest part of the rapid, you will discover how fast the boat is going. Looking to the right, you will see Hell's hole, and the greatest commo- tion in the river from Kingston to the Gulf. Leaving Cedar Rapid, which is the most picturesque and beautiful (in our estimation) of all, two and one-half miles further along, and passing Bockey Hayes' shoal, which is a peculiar formation in the bed of the river, making naviga- tion somewhat dangerous. In illustration: one day the steamer Corsican suddenly lurched to the left, and evidently struck a rock, whereupon the captain said to the pilot, " Edward, you are a httle too far over to the left." Before he could complete the sentence, the boat lurched to the right and struck another rock; then the pilot replied, "yes, and a little too far over to the right side." It is plain that r ii 74 the channel about here is at least precarious. The govern- ment engineers, however, are now at work removnig these dangerous obstructions. The Napoleon hats you see in the distance, on [)oles about ten feet high, are the marks which enable the pilot to obtain his true bearings through the shoal. 'I'urning to the right, we come in sight of the Split Rock rapid, the most dangerous raiiid of all. When we speak of danger, we don't mean to life or limb, as no per- son was ever injured on this rapid ; it is danger to property that we refer to, as this is the only one of the series that has cost the company one dollar. They lost one Hteam- boat here, and have had others upon the rocks. On the iSth of July, 1874. the steamer Corinthian, of the R. U. N. Co.. when passing the split rock raj^d, was almost instantly enveloi)ed by a terrific thunder shower, accompanied by a Juirricaiie. The wind wis so jjowerful that the boat relused to answer tlir helm, and instead of turning to the right, as she should, the wind caused her to go straight ahead, and we struck a ro< k forward .about five ftct high and parsed fifteen I'eet aft of the wheel over the same, and then stopped. I was ui)on the right hand side of the boat explaining to the passengers and showing or pointing out to them the ledge of rock when she struck. Immediately four ladies caught hold of me (wIkhu they thought was the boss life preserver.) What a position for a nice young man. How- ever, through the assistance of some friends. I procured life preservers tor then, and was released from my somewhat pre( arious position. In the space of an hour most of the passengers were landed by the aid of the ship's boats and batteaus from the shore, and proceeded by rail to Montreal, where they arrived the same evening. I remained on board all night until a derrick was erected and two of the boats :i^=i&l»:i ■,'*r^fe»»«*~' ' '"^ 75 he ^'overn- jving these I see in tlv. arks wliich hrough the if the Split When we , as no per- il) property series that jne Hteani- s. On the le R. U. N. )st instantly panied by a K)at refused the right, as ahead, and and passed len stopped, xplaining to o them the four ladies the boss life nan. How- procured life ly somewhat most of the 's boats and to Montreal, led on board of the boats lished together, and a platform built upon them, wlun I was let down by the aid of the derrick upon the same, and without further trouble taken to shore in safety. I'he sec oud line of white-ca|)s which you st-e in the distanc e in front, is the Split Rock, a ledge of rock running from shore to shore, with the e\t option of a break ol about sixty feet, which is a natural split in the rock. Formerly there was only a de|)th of nine feet of water; it was blasted oi'i. and now gives, a navig.ible channel of thirteen and uuc-haii feet. Passengers, by looking into the" water on the right side of the boat, can see the ledge we have been talking about. One and a half miles from here to the Cascade, the last of this serie , of four, and the last but one ot) the rivrr - the Lachine being the last. 'I'he cascade differs from alt the rest, bring a cutting, chop[iing sea. in which the boats are wrenched more than in any other rajnd. On the right is the village of Melocheville. at the foot of the Beauhornois canal, eleven and one-half miles in length, that passes around this line of rapids. The boats of this and all other lines are compelled to pass through this canal, as none of them could ascend this line i;*' rapids. We are now thirty miles by water and twenty-four miles by land from Montreal. In the distance in front, is Mount Royal, or Montreal mountain. Tlu' ])ark mountain drive, the mo^t famous drive in the world, is up the brow of this mountain through a park. ( )n the left is 11 Perot Island, formed by the two channels of the Ottawa. The one we now see comes by St. Anns, where Moore ^..ote his famous Canadia i boat song. A resident of St. Anns, Lieutenant- Colonel Dowker, says, that every spring the freshets of the Ottawa cause the water to come down into the St. Lawrence with such force as to cause an eddy to pass ufi the point of ti.-t-sai**fe ■''" 1 76 the island and pass down the navigal)le thaiind of the Ottawa, and he can take a pail from his house, Chateau Blanc, (where the famous poet Moore resided, while at St. Anns and wrote his Canadian i)oems) proceed down to the river and dip up a piil of pure dear St. Lawrence water. 'I'he oldest church in the upper province and old forts are t(j be seen here. On the left a portion of the Ottawa empties into tiie St. Lawrence. This is not, however, the main channel ; the navij^ahle portion of the river is just the other side of II Perot. .Note the difference between the color of the two waters ; they are wide apart as green is from puri)le. The water of the Ottawa is of a dark brown color, caused by |)assing over low, marshy peat lied soils, and the huge forests through which this river passes, the leaves falling and rotting, and swept along by the freshets doubtless dye the water to the peculiar color observable. The waters of the two rivers do not readily mix, and each are distinct for many miles. In the distance is Lake St. Louis or Lachine lake, 15 miles from the rapids to the foot of the lake, where we arrive at Lachine on the left, and Caughnawaga on the right. The latter is the residence of the Indian pilot, St. Jean Bap- tiste, who takes this line of boats down the Lachine rapids. About half way through the lake on the right we come to Nim's island. That mound or elevation of ground which you see, was a fort in 181 2, and English and American war- like i>arties met in sanguinary contest around here. It com- mands the entr.ince to the Chateaugay river. The village of Chateaugay is about 6 miles back. The Nun's island belongs to the Grey nuns, who have a hospital for their own -■■'isr^ff *.&.Si-,;„;*«^nwi^i■«i^^••*^ — «#fft»-^ "-*• 4 ind of the ic, Chattau tvliilc at St. lown to the eiii.e water. lid forts are into tlic St. lannel ; the r side of II of the two iiri)le. The r, caused by huge forests and rotting, he water to of the two ct for many ine lake, 15 e, where we on the right, t. Jean Bap- :hine rapids. ; we come to round which merican war- ire. Itcom- The village Vun's island for their own .*i.^a.,^«iar^;'"-'»ftw- 77 sick, and the s|)ot is marked by a large cross, emblematic of their order. Fifteen minutes from here we are in sight of Caughnawaga where we take on the Indian pilot, who has become of his- tc^rical interest to tourists, as it was he who discovered the channel and took the first of this line down August 19, 1840, and has been in the employ of the company ever since. He is 69 years old, weighs 240 pounds, and stands 6 I'eet high. Many of the ])assengers imagino he is the only pilot that can take a boat through the Lachine rapidj. This is not correct, for we have other i)ilots who can, but as he is paid for this especial service, they resign most cheerfully in his favor. He has never had an accident, and the company believe in holding to that which is good, and, therefore, '• stit k by the old man." He will emerge from shore in a small l)oat. accompanied by his twcj son.s. They row him to the steamers, he comes on board, and the boys row home again. He remains on board till the next morning, takes the first train for Lachine, where he is met by the boys, who take him home in the row-boat. The Indian ])ilot's name is St. Jean Bajjtiste De Lisle ; his Indian name, Ta-ya-ka, meaning in the U. S. language that '* he will cross the river," but does not ; he goes down the rapids. He has a family of six children, three boys and three girls. The girls are unmarried. I state th's for the benefit of the young men on board, as the Indian pilot says he wants a " heap Yankee " for his girls. The Indian pilot being on board, a description of Caugh- nawaga would not be amiss. Note the line of palatial resi- dences along the bank beyond the church, the windows and doors kicked out to give them light and air. The palace 78 gardens in the front part of the back end of the house. The laundry of Caughnawaga is usually hung on the fence ; it is not wash day to-day, as you can perceive. The bath-house is the whole water-front, but it is seldom used. . The water-works is tl :it barrel on shore. That fair damsel, waving her lilly white hand, is Mary Jane, my best girl. She comes out every day to welcome me, as she thinks I am on board. \ou can get her eye and have a flirtation, the same as I have had for years, and not make me jealous. That large brick structure is the centennial building, built during the centennial year by the celebrated Indian Chief, White Kicker. I think they use him to kick the windows and doors out of the palatial residences previously spoken of. The finest crops raised in this section of the country are raised just below Caughnawaga. They raise them with a "derrick. It is a blasted crop, however, and of no use until it is. This notable quarry is where most of the stone comes from for the construction of the locks in the new Lachine canal. The entrance of which is at Lachine, the village just passed at the foot of the lake on the left. THE VILLAGE OF LACHINE, at the foot of the lake on the left, is a favorite resort for Montreal- ers in summer. The inhabitants number about 2,000, but it is frequently augmented in the season to 9,000 or 10,000. Note the large buildings, which are the church. Villa de Marie convent, the school and university for the education of priests. Caughnawaga, signifying " praying Indian " (my friend Ben Butler says they spell it with an e), is well laid out for an Indian village, with a population of 900, all Indians ; no whites can live here. ;;^-r>^iT?rm^--r/^-?«^^^s^«-aF«s^s^K«£;*s:m*«i?y^^ use. The the fence ; jive. The Idom used, air damsel, 5t girl. She ks I am on 1, the same 3US. That )uilt during hief, White ndows and )oken of. country are lem with a o use until itone comes ew Lachine the village E, jr Montreal- ooo, but it is ) or 10,000. ■ch, Villa de e education (my friend laid out for Indians ; no :4i^V"3^?'' 79 Our Indian pilot being on board, we re-enter the river, and in a few minutes enter the Lachine rapids. Before reaching the rapids, the tourist can see the aqueduct that supplies the city of Montreal with water. Passing the foot of the rapids a first view of Montreal on the left, and on the right is the village of La Prairie. The first mountain on the left is Mount Bruno ; second, Belleisle ; the third, St. Pie. The next, and last sensation on the trip is passing under Victoria Bridge. VICTORIA BRIDGE, the largest and longest tubular bridge in the world, was built by Mr. Stephenson, in i860, for the Grand Trunk Railroad by which it is owned and controlled. It is a mile and three- quarters of iron, two miles and a quarter with its approaches from shore. It is wholly of iron, top, bottom and sides — an iron tunnel, or box, as it were. There are twenty-four abut- ments, built wedge shape (to crush the immense ice fields that pass through this section, which, previous to the build- ing of the bridge, did immense damage to Montreal during the spring freshets. There is no such thing as freshets on the St. Lawrence, the Ottawa flowing in some miles above, causing such disasters) upon which rests the sections of iron. These spans are from 250 to 360 feet long each, and the centre span is about 60 feet high. The bridge tubes are t6 X 22 feet. It contains no wagon road or foot-path, and is used by the G. T. R. and its connecting lines. The cost of this immense work was $6,250,000, about one-half of which amount went to fatten the contractors. I was not one of them. I mention this on account of my size, and for fear some one would think I was wealthy. The bridge is constructed of sheets of iron with a two-inch edge turned # 8o up and rivited to each other. It is fastened in the centre, loose on both ends on rollers, and is provided with a sliding track, so that there is no danger by expansion or contraction to passing trains. It expands and contracts from three and one-half to seven inche.s. The bridge is kept in thorough repair and well painted. The small holes, or perforations, in the sides of the bridge were originally intended to convey the smoke out, but found inadequate for that purpose, they caused to be erected last spring a line of flues the whole length. Now, if any smoke remains, it is carried out in a hand basket. The two movable scaffolds you see are used by the workmen in repairing and painting. It is not a draw bridge, and as we pass under the centre span, and not over it, you need not remove your hat if you remain on the deck. After passing under *he bridge you will have a mag- nificent view of MONTREAL HARBOR. The points of interest in the harbor will all be described to you as we pass over St. Lambert's shoal, a very danger- ous passage, previous to landing at the Quebec boat and transfer such passengers as desire to visit Quebec. The island you see front on the right, is St. Helen's Isle, used by the citizens of Montreal for pleasure, picnic parties, etc. A feny plys between the city and island every half hour, from morning until 7 p. m. On Sunday from 3,000 to 20.- 000 persons visit the island, mostly French Canadians, three-fifths of whom comprise the population of Montreal. In the distant front on the left is the oldest church in Mon- treal ; to the left of that, the largest building with the dome, is the Bonseccour Market and old City Hall. The new ("'.■.y Hall is that large building in the rear with the dome in ?rss;aSiW=;i!t{?::^SS3;SieK^^.aiiS4Bi!fiS^^ I'fjMtii^ A the centre, th a sliding contraction 11 three and n thorougii lerforations, il to convey irpose, they s the whole •d out in a ;ee are used It is not a tan, and not nain on the live a inag- le described ery danger- :c boat and ebec. The 's Isle, used parties, etc. 1 half hour. ,000 to 20.- Canadians, if Montreal, rch in Mon- th the dome. The new the dome in ite*s»f)«fl3*»'> I R, H/LL AL to call at the EA. ;ry,- np in Boxes 3t. »r!AS 85 F"rench origin of the city are to be noticed a few curious old buildings to be found lingering here and there about Jacques Cartier Square, or occupying sites on the eastern part of the river front. These old houses were built some- what like fortifications, and have heavily vaulted cellars, wherein treasure might be stored or a defence made against hostile foes, in the days when Indians and whites, French and British were fighting and plundering each other. The French Canadians in the city continue still to be a little more than half the population, and, although their language here has not been unaffected by the constant intercourse with English-speaking people, it is not, as commonly sup- posed, a patois, but such French as was spoken by the polite and educated in Frrnce, when the emigrants who first settled Canada, left the shores of their mother-land. The naming of many of the streets of Montreal after saints and holy things reminds one that its founders were not exiles nor adventurers, but enthusiastic missionaries. PLACES OF INTEREST. T^e Post Office is built on St. James street, the chief thoroughfare of this city, opposite the new St. Lawrence Hall. The reason I use the word new may be asked. Well, the hotel has been newly re-fitted, the corner building purchased, one hundred elegant and commodious rooms added, with baths and closets, electric bells and elevators, etc., etc. The old projmetor, Mr. Henry Hogan, pro- nounced by connoisseurs to be the best landlord in the Dominion, has assumed the proprietorship and has associated with him as manager Mr. Samuel Montgomery, the best choice that could be made, as he is an American from the Pacific slope, where they know how 86 to keep a liotel. I therefore cheerfully recommend you to stop at the new St. Lawrence Hall during your stay in Montreal. Starting from there, it being the centre, every jioint of interest is within fifteen minutes' walk of this hotel. The finst building to the left is the new Po&f Office, recently finished, with a richly decorated exterior, and every internal improvement which modern ingenuity has devised. Ad- joining it is the Bank of Montreal, in the Corinthian style of architecture, with a sculpture on the pediment depicting native Indians, a sailor and settler with the emblems of the arts and trade. The corporation occupying this noble building is the richest one of the kind in America. It has Ijranches in every town of importance in the Dominion, and has offices in New Vork, Chicago and London. It issues letters of credit on all parts of the world. Its ca|)ital and reserve fund amounts to $18,000,000. Adjoining the Bank of Montreal is the* Canada Pacific Railroad office, a simple solid structure in the Doric style. Other banks having their offices on Place d'Armes are the Jaccjues Cartier, ^"i 4:i«r«'^*T'>«iiw'<»l u end you to our stay in entre, every )f this hotel, ice, recently 'ery internal vised. Ad- tithian style It depicting lems of the this noble ca. It has minion, and . It issues ca|)ital and ig the Bank ce, a simple nks having les Cartier, ; south side lotre Dame \ edifice are > towers are gest bell in unds. The las recently the manner the western ise wooden nturies ago, ;round now ; venerable SJgT1 LANTHIER & CO., ^ AND FURRIERS, mmp 271 Notre Dame Street, — MONTREAL. — On liuiid: of the finest qiiulity, jiersonally selected. r\oyal ■ I\uss:ar) • OalslG. B rnr)ir)c. ^c. ar)0 rluclsor)- jaoy r^urs. IN ORBAT VAKISTV. BRILLIANTLY LIGHTED FUR SHOW-ROOMS ALWAYS OPEN. "->my-^^.i:sS !^^^^?^?^Ss:^J^-&ii^S^-S3ii3'^i^i 5t, iillv selecteings repeated and acted upon. We can now take our way to the river side, and a block from Jac- ques Cartier Square shall find Bonsecours Market, a vast substantial Doric structure. Here, if it be market day, we may see a little of the French Canadian peasantry, clad in their home-spun, and bargaining about their fowls, or eggs or butter with many tjueer words and phrases now almost forgotten in the Normandy whence they were first brought. Next to the market is Bonsecours Church, a rough-cast building with a high-pitched roof, and with a breadth of a few feet adjoining it, occupied by cobblers and cake shops. This church is the oldest Roman Catholic one in the city ; its entrance is at the farther side ; rarely is it unoccupied by some worshijjpers from the adjacent market, who bring in, without ceremony, their baskets and bundles. Sus- pended over the altar is a model of a ship in bright tin, in which usually burning tapers are placed. Returning, on the water-front, we note the ships and steamers from Liv- erpool, Glasgow, London, Havre, Rotterdam and other ports; and on the right successively pass the Custom House, a triangular building, with a clock tower ; the office of the Allan Line, also having a clock ; and the fine build- ing of the Harbor Commissioners. Next to it is a curious looking pile, with external hoist-ways from top to bottom, this is the Customs Examining Warehouse. Before we leave this vicinity, we shall glance backward at the street from Allan's office to the Custom House. Taking a short journey, still upon the river-front, we come to the great works of stone masonry, which are to give to Montreal an enlarged canal to Lachine, so that ves- sels of much greater tonage than the ones at present used ^BMi ^■i IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) ^^ ij, «' W^.. %s 7. 1.0 I.I i IS 112.0 1.8 1 1 1.25 1.4 1 1.6 ^ 6" ► 1 Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 873-4503 \. iim i iij,mii i CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHIVI/ICIVIH Collection de microfiches. : Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions / Institut Canadian de microreproductlons historiques ^'*^"*(?fe?^^-:'*^'.-*^ ' i go III; I •h. ; ill' hi 289 St. James Street. T. J. DAWSON, THE LADIES' STORE. The place for the Ladies of your party to visit. CHOICE LACES AND Lj\CE GOODS, ^ta^ S Sluepino Cars Run Via This Rcute. The Through Mail and Express for New York carried over this Line. During the season of navigation, close connection made at Troy and Albany, with day and night boats on the Hndson River for New York, Information gtiven and tickets sold at all the Grand Trunk Ticket Offices, and at tlie Company's Office, 143 St. James Street, Montreal. D. M. KENDRICK, Gen. Pass. Agent, Albany. CHARLES C. McFALL, Agent, Montreal. C. CO'8 ). NE. Route Be- ork« iteorge, and Ibany, New Points aeaiion, may ex- Lake €hain- in Transportation inity of viewing I. ipiNo Cars Run carried over tliis inection made at le Hudson River ind Trunk Ticket treal. C. McFALL, Agent, Montreal. 99 shore of the St. Lawrence, and develops tracts of country as yet unbenefitted by the iron horse. About a mile from the depot is the beautiful convent of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Many young ladies from the United States have been educated at this convent. The nex' noteworthy building is the Lunatic Asylum. This immense house, containing nearly 300 maniacs, idiots and imbeciles, is controlled by the Sisters of Providence ; these ladies, with the exception of six guardians for desperate characters, and a physician, have sole charge. They find no trouble in the care of the numerous inmates, and by their kindness and tact restore mental balance, in all the cases where cure is possible, in a tithe the time it used to take in the old days when the insane were treated with harshness and cruelty. On our way to Longue Point, the villages of Longueuil, Boucher- ville and Varennes lie on the opposite bank of the river. The drive to the Black river is an attractive one, and with citizens the most popular of all ; the beautiful convent of the Sacred Heart is situated here, and its grounds, finely laid out, lead directly lo the water's edge. The bridge which spans the river at this place — a branch of the Ottawa — affords one of the characteristic sights of Can- ada, the piloting of a raft through a tortuous channel. The size of an ordinary raft, its great value, from $100,000 to $300,000, the excitement of the captain and his French and Indian crew, with the constant perils threatening the whole structure, all conjoin to make up a scene to be dwelt upon and long remembered. Thus hoping the same will be said of your visit to Montreal, I shall advise all to visit -w-«-J^' ■ ■ nr lOO QUEBEC. Tourists can take eitlier the Grand Trunk, the North Shore, or the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co.'s line of steamers. Tickets can be procured of the company's agent in the New St. Lawrence Hall building, where staterooms, etc. may be secured. I assume that the river is the route selected, and that the reader is fairly on his way to that ancient city and former capital. Passing a group of islands below Montreal and the mouth of the Ottawa river, we soon arrive at SOREL, forty-five miles below, — the first landing made by the steam- er. It was built upon the sight of a fort built in 1755, ^X M. De Tracy and was for many years the summer residence of many successive Governors of Canada. Five miles below, the broad expanse of the river is called LAKE ST. PETER, which is about nine miles wide. The St. Francis river enters here. Large rafts are observed here slowly floating to the great mart at Quebec. THREE RIVERS is situated at the confluence of the river St. Maurice and St. Lawrence, ninety miles below Montreal, and the same distance above Quebec It is one of the oldest settled towns in Canada, having been founded in 1618. It is well laid out and contains many good buildings, among which are the Court House, the Goal, the Roman Catholic Church, the Ursuline Convent, the English and Wesleyan churches. The population of Three Rivers is about 9,300. J^ 101 nk, the North in Co.'s line of impany's agent ;re staterooms, er is the route is way to that roup of islands I river, we soon e by the steam- lilt in 1755- by mmer residence I. Five miles id t. Francis river slowly floating 3t. Maurice and I, and the same e oldest settled [6i8. It is well ;s, among which Loman Catholic h and Wesleyan s is about 9,200. BATISCAN is situated on the north shore of the river, one-hundred and seventeen miles below Montreal. It is the last place the steamers stop before reaching Quebec. It is a place of little importance. In pyasing down the St. Lawrence from Montreal, the country upon its banks presents a sameness in its general scenery, until we approach the vicinity of Quebec. The villages and hamlets are decidedly French in characer, gen- erally made up of small buildings, the better class of which are painted white or whitewashed, with red roofs. Prom- inent in the distance appear the tile-covered spires of the Catholic churches, which are all constructed in that unique style of architecture so peculiar to that Church, During your stay in Quebec stop at the St. Louis Hotel, and if carriages are desired the hotel will furnish the same. This was made necessary in order to stop the imposition that is practiced by out-side parties. CITY OF QUEBEC. Quebec, by its historic fame ^nd its unequalled scenery, is no ordinary c common-place city, for though, like other large communitiu.' it carries on trade, commerce and man- ufactures ; cultivates art, science and literature ; abounds in charities, and professes special regard to the amenities of social life, it claims particular attention as being a striking- ly unique old place, the stronghold of Canada, and, in fact, the key of the Province. Viewed from any of its approach- es, it impresses the stranger with the conviction of strength and permanency. The reader of American history, on entering its gates or wandering over its squares, ra;nparts ■■^y^ f w L 103 and battle fields, puts himself at once in communion with the illustrious dead. The achievements of daring mariners, the labors of self-sacrificing Missionaries of the Cross, and the conflicts of military heroes, who bled and died in the assault and defence of its walls, are here re-read with ten- fold interest. T!ien the lover of nature in her grandest and most rugged, as in her gentler and most smiling forms, will find in and around it an affluence of sublime and beautiful objects. The man of science, too, may be equally gratified, for here the great forces of nature and secret alchemy may be studied with advantage. Quebec can never be a tame or insipid place, and with moderate opportunities for ad- vancement, it must become one of the greatest cities of the New World in respect of learning, art, commerce and man- ufactures. The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Cham- plain, in 1608. In 1622 the population was reduced to fifty souls. In June, 1759, the English army under General Wolfe landed upon the Island of Orleans. On the .2th of Sep- tember took place the celebrated battle of the Plains of Abraham, which resulted in the death of Wolfe, and the defeat of the F rench army. A force of 5,000 English troops, under General Murray, were left to garrison the fort. The city is very interesting tc a stranger; it is the only walled city in North America. Cape Diamond, upon which the citadel stands, is three hundred and forty-five feet in height, and derives its name from the quantity of crystal mixed with the granite below its surface. The fortress includes the whole space on the Cape. nmunion with ing mariners, lie Cross, and 1 died in the ead with ten- grandest and 'ig forms, will and beautiful lally gratified, alchemy may rer be a tame mities for ad- it cities of the srce and man- lel de Cham- is reduced to General Wolfe J x2th of Sep- the Plains of lolfe, and the English troops, son the fort, it is the only tands, is three ;rives its name granite below : space on the — =•- 1^.. 1 103 Above the spot where General Montgomery was killed is now the inclined place, running to the top of the bank ; it is five hundred feet long, and is used by the Government to convey stores and other articles of great weight to the fortress. THE CITADEL, will perhaps prove the point of greatest interest to many, from the historical associations connected therewith, and from the fact that it is considered an impregnable fortress. It covers an enclosed area of forty acres, and is some three hundred and forty feet above the river level. The zigzag passages through which you enter the fortress, between high and massive granite walls, is swept at every turn by formid- able batteries of heavy guns. On th-; forbidding river walls and at .each angle or possible commanding point, guns of heavy calibre sweep every avenue of approach by the river. Ditches, breast-works and frowning batteries command the approaches by land from the famed " Plains of Abraham." The precipitous bluffs, rising almost perpendicularly from the river three hundred and forty feet, present a natural bar- rier which may be swept with murderous fire, and the cov- ered ways of approach and retreat, the various kinds and calibre of guns, mortars, howitzers and munitions of war, will be viewed with eager interest. Among the places of note may be mentioned : The plains of Abraham, with its humble monument, marking the place where fell the illus- trious Wolfe ; the Governor's Garden, with its monument to Wolfe and Montcalm ; the spot where fell the American General, Montgomery; St. John's Gate, the only gate remaining of the five that originally pierced the walls of the ■I n t if •I ■■! 104 city ; the Roman Catholic Cathedral, with its many fine old paintings ; the Episcopal Cathedral ; the Esplanade, from v.'hich is one of the finest views in the world ; Houses of Parliament ; Spencer Wood, the residence of the Lieut. Governor; Laval University, &c., &c. The city and environs abound in drives, varying from five to thirty, miles, in addition to being on the direct line of travel to the far-famed Saguenay, Murray Bay, Kamour- aska, Gacouna, Rimouski, Gaspe, and other noted watering places. Qu jbec can minister abundantly to the tastes of those who .ike to yacht, fish or shoot Yachting, in fact, has become of late the leading recreation in Quebec. You can on those mellow Saturday afternoons in Augpst and September, meet the whole sporting and fashionable world of Upper Town on the Durham Terrace or Lower Town wharves, bent on witnessing a trial of speed or seamanship between the Mouette, the Black Hawk, the Wasp, the Shannoti, the Bon Homme Richard, and half a score of crack yachts with their owners. Let us see what the city contains :— First, the west wing, built about 1789, by Governor Haldimand, to enlarge the old chateau burnt down in January, 1734; this mouldering pile, now used as the Normal School, is all that remains of the stately edifice of old, over-hanging and facing the Cul- de-Sac, where the lordly Count de Frontenac held his quasi regal court in 1691, next, the Laval University, founded in 1854, conferring degrees under its loyal charter ; the course of study is similar to that of the celebrated European Um- versity of Louvain ; then there is the Quebec Seminary, erected by Bishop Laval, a Montmorency, in 1663 j the •■■•"•"■'^'■MT -|J|^— -*— ■•Tf--' -■«---v.»-r^-.f .. •nany fine old )lanade, from i ; Houses of af the Lieut. ring from five direct line of Jay, Kamour- oted watering istes of those ;, in fact, has )uebec. You i Augi'st and lionable world Lower Town 3r seamanship e IVas/>, the If a score of the west wing, to enlarge the is mouldering liat remains of icing the Cul- held his quasi ty, founded in er ; the course iluropean Uni- >ec Seminary, in 1663 ; the 105 Ursuline Convent, founded in 1636 by Madame de la Pel- trie j this nunnery, with the Roman Catholic Cathedral, which was built in 1646, contains many valuable paintings, which left France about 1789; the General Hospital, founded two centuries ago by M&n^digneur de St. Vallier; in 1759, it was the chief hospital for the wounded and the dying of the memorable battle of the 13 September — Arnold and his Continentals found protection against the rigors of a Can- adian winter behind its walls in 1775-6; the Hotel Dieu nunnery, close to Palace Gate, dating more than 200 years back. As to the views to be obtained from Durham Terrace, the Glacis and the Citadel, they are unique in grandeur. Each street has its own familiar vista of the surrounding country. MONTMORENCY FALLS is seven miles below Quebec. The road is very pleasant, passing through the French village of Beauport. Those who expect to see a second Niagara will be very much disap- pointed. The stream descends in silvery threads, over a precipice 240 feet in height, and, in connection -with the surrounding scenery, is extremely {)icturesque and beautiful, but inspires none of the awe fell •\t Niagara. POINT LEVIS. on the other side of th'j river opposite Quebec, will interest the stranger very much, immense and stupendous fortifica- tions being in process of erection. Most tourists visiting Quebec, pay the Saguenay a visit. The ticket office of this line is opposite the St. Louis Hotel, where my genial «ll .vJJJt^-iWI/JW^Wi^ia- ' io6 friend Stocking will cheerfully impart any information required. RIVER SAGUENAY. To the pleasure-seeker, or to the man of science, there can be nothing more refreshing and delightful, any thing affording more food for reflection or scientific observation, than a trip to that most wonderful of rivers, the Saguenay. On the way thither, the scenery of the Lower St. Lawrence is extraordinarily picturesque: a broad expanse of water interspersed with rugged solitary islets, highly cultivated islands, and islands covered with trees to the water's edge, hemmed in by lofty and precipitous mountains on the one side, and by a continuous street of houses, relieved by beautifully situated villages, the spires of whose tin-covered churches glitter in the sun^ine, affords a prospect so enchanting,'that, were nothing else to be seen, the tounst would be well repaid ; but when, in addition to all this, the tourist suddenly passes from a landscape unsurpassed for beauty into a region of primitive grandeur, where art has done nothing, and nature e>'erything; when, at a single bound, civilization is left behind and nature stares him in the face, in naked majesty ; when he sees Alps on Alps arise ; when he floats over unfathomable depths, through a mountain gorge, the sublime entirely overwhelms the sense of sight and fascinates imagination. The change produced upon the thinking part of man, in passing from the broad St. Lawrence into the seemingly narrow and awfully deep Saguenay, whose waters leave the sides of the towering mountains, which almost shut out the very light of heaven, is such as no pen can paint nor tongue information science, there ful, any thing ; observation, he Saguenay. St. Lawrence inse of water ily cultivated water's edge, IS on the one , relieved by se tin-covered prospect so sn, the tounst to all this, the isurpassed for where art has I, at a single stares him in Alps on Alps ths, through a 1ms the sense irt of man, in the seemingly Iters leave the t shut out the nt nor tongue 107 describe. It is a river one should see if only toknow what dreadful aspects nature can assume in wild moods. Com- pared to it, the Dead Sea is blooming, and the wildest ravines cosy and smiling ; it is wild and grand, apparently, in spite of itself. On either side rise cliffs, varying in per- pendicular height from 1,200 to 1,600 feet, and this is the character of the Rivtr Saguenay from its mouth to its source. _Ha ! Ha ! bay, which is 60 miles from its mouth, affords the first landing and anchorite. The name of this bay is said to arise from the circumstance of early navigators- proceeding in sailing vessels up a river of this kind for 60 miles, with eternal sameness of feature, stem and high rocks on which they could not land, and no bottom for their anchors, at last broke out into laughing Ha ! Ha ! when they found landing and anchorage. This wonderful river seems one huge mountain rent asunder at some remote age by some great convulsion of nature. The reader who goes to see it (and all ought to do so who can, for it is one of the great natural wonders of the continent), can add to the poetical filling up of the picture from his own imagination. This beautiful trip is easy and facile of accompUshment, as new and magnificent bo;.Lts, rivaling in luxuriousness with any in our inland waters, run regularly to Ha ! Ha I bay, on board of which the pleasure seeker will experience all that comfort and accommodation which is necessary to the full enjoyment of such a trip. To ihe foregoing descriptions we append an extract from the letter of a writer in the Buffalo Commercial Ad- vertiser, who has apparently gone over the " ground " with much satisfaction. Speaking of the great pleasure route, he says: i-l i io8 " There is probably no route in the known world pre- senting more attractions to the tourist than tha: from Buffalo to Montreal and Quebec, via Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence river ; presenting, first, the visit to the great cataract, next. Lake Ontario, the river St. Lawrence, and the romantic scenery of the "Thousand Isles;" then the sublime rapid;;, increasing in grandeur to the great culmination of the "Lachine rapids," and finally finishing with the beautiful scenery of and around the Falls of Montmorency, at Quebec and down the Saguenay — all combine to make up more of the wild, romantic and sub- lime than can be found in the same number of miles on almost any traveled route in the known world." Returning \o Montreal for our trip down Lake Cham- plain and Lake George, to Saratoga, Albany, New York and Boston, as most of the tourists have tickets for these destinations, the routes need only be mentioned. The Delaware & Hudson Canal Company Railroad, the Central Vermont and the Southeastern railroads all have agents and ticket offices in Montreal, where information is courte- ously dispensed by obliging, gentlemanly clerks at all times. It would be useless here to print the timetables of the diff- erent roads, as changes occur too often for such informa- tion to "be reliable. As you are supposed to be quartered at the new St. Lawrence Hotel, which is in the heart of the city, and contains the Grand Trunk Railroad, Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company and Delaware and Hud- son Caihal Company offices, and directly opposite is the Central Vermont office, presided over t)y A. C. Stonegrave, any time-table required is easily obtainable. 1 world pre- n thai from Ontario and ; visit to the t. Lawrence, Isles;" then to the great ally finishing the Falls of aguenay — all itic and sub- r of miles on Lake Cham- /, New York ets for these ioned. The 1, the Central have agents ion is courte- s.at all times. M of the diff- uch informa- be quartered e heart of the id, Richelieu ire and Hud- posite is the ;. Stonegrave, t09 All railroads issuing summer excursion tickets through, over this line, allow passengers, if they desire, to procure at Port Kent depot a ticket which entitles them to vipit Au Sable Chasm, and return to Port Kent for 75 cents. Leaving Montreal in the morning, by takmg the first train on the Delaware & Hudson Canal Railroad, if you wish to make Lake George, Saratoga or Albany the same day ; your tickets may read Lake Champlain Co. steamers, but it is all the same ; boat and rail belong to the same parties. Should you desire to take Lake Champlain, leave Montreal in the afternoon and go to Au Sable Chasm, via Port Kent; remain over night at Lake View House, taking the boat at 8 a. m. from there to Fort Ticonderoga, and then down Lake George ; or proceed on the train at 10:30. By getting off at Port Kent the distance to Lake View House is only three miles by stage over a first-class plank road ; therefore, it may be said, if you desire to make both lakea on the same day, you are comp'elled to leave Montreal in the afternoon and go to At. Sable Chasm via Port Kent, and remain over night at the Lake View Hotel, which will be found to be an excellent house ; taking ihe boat in the morning. If tickets read by the Central Vermont Railroad you go to Burlington, wHiere you arrive fpr supper,, and as the boat does not leave there until nine o'clock in the morning, you have plenty of time to see that beautiful city before the leaving of the boat ; at any rate you won't have to rise as early as if you were at Plattsburg. r ,i ; M 110 Lake View House. AT AU SABLE CHASM, Is on a high platean, three miles aboTe Port Kent, which in on the west side of Lake Obamplain, opposite BnrlingtoD, and on the New York and Canada Kailroad, and at which all passenger trains and steamboats stop. Thx Hotbi. commands extended and grand views of the lake and -Oreen Mountains on the one side, and of the Adirondack Mountains on the other. It is lighted by gas ; has hot and cold water baths, Ac, on each floor ; sewerage arrangements of the best character ; telegraph, billiard-room, bowling-alleys, and liveiy stable. Tbk Tabu is, in all respects, flrst-dass, including the not very usual feature (at such places) of an abundance of vegetables— not canned, but fresh from the garden, and fruits in season. Tbb Aib will be found remarkably bracing, dry und healthy ; while good roads, picturesque and vitried scenery, with numerous walks and drives, combine to make the place a most attractive and desirable summer resort The Lakb View Housb is open the year round, but is princi- pally a Summer resort. THE CHASM. This beautiful natural wonder is formed bv the An Sable Biver, which has cut a channel in the Potsdam Sandstone, leaving gorges and precipices of varied shapes towering above its dark waters the top and sides of which are fringed with cedars, whose sombre shadows add to its mysterious gran&ur. The length of the Chasm proper is nearly two miles. In places the river is over fifty feet wide, in others it is compressed to only ten feet, and is of great depth. It dashes through its confined channel, forming a variety of beautiful cascades, rapids and falls. Frederica Bremer said " a visit to the Ohasm would reward a voyage from Europe." European visitors generally fully endorse thu sentiment, and no lover of fine scenery should omit a visit to the Chasm. J. H. BURDSALL, Manager for the Au Sable Cham Co %. )USE, rbioh iH on the nd on the New ger trunH and of the lake and lack Mountains , &.O., on each er; telegraph, ig the not very 'egotablea— not son. ' and healthy ; vith numerous ; attractive and bnt is prinoi- M Bable Biver, leaving gorges i dark waters— whose sombre ilea. In places pressed to only fh its confined pids and falls, ronld reward a ly fully endorse omit a visit to SALL, k^le Cfuum Co III MY FIRST VISIT TO AU SABLE CHASM. • \s long as anything shall remain green in my memory, I feel confident it will be the impression of that charming view and grand natural spectacle, Au Sable Chasm. Arising early in the morning, if aot with the lark, a very good second in the race, I was invited by the manager cf the Lake View House to visit the chasm ; accepting the same, we proceeded through the gate and down the steps, which I did not step to count ; but the number was suffi- cient for a man of my weight, and as large bodies move slow, I was behind the rest of our gay, hilarcus party, be- cause I remained to drink in the beauties my eyes were feasting upon. Reaching the end of the chasm, where we take the boat for the rapids, I did not have confidence to proceed the rest of the journey with my companions, as I felt it was too large a crowd for the boat ; but returning as I came, which very few people do, I was more impressed by the grandeur of the scenery — more than going down. Returning to the hotel some hours after my party, I had stories to tell that caused many of them to return and make the trip that I had. If there is any view on earth that will please you, it is the one obtained from any point at the Lake View House, Au Sable Chasm, looking at Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont on one side, or the Chasm and Adircmdacks on the other. Before the completion of the railroad, boats left Rouse's Point on Lake Champlain, and a train left Montreal to connect, but as the route on Lake Champlain has been discontinued from Rouse's Point to Plattsburg, really the most picturesque part of the trip down Lake Champlain being cut off, most of the tourists take the rail in the I Its morning from Montreal, and can pass through I^ke Champlain by rail. The rail passing close along the lake shore, one gets a very nice view, nicer, as I have ofte« expressed it, than if the i^arties were on the boat, as they cannot sie both shores on a boat at on^e, unless the tour- ist's eyes were cut on the bias or cross, thus enabling them to see buch sides at once. The rail is preferable and sav' the soul back to other days. Lake George is, indeed, like a work of art of the highest order, for it has the quali'.y of improving, the more one studies its attractions, and the evrer-harmonious flow of lines constantly suggests a composition of consumate genius in which every eflfect has been combined to produce a certain ideal. i| trough Ijike Jong the lake I have ofte" boat, as they less the tour- snabling them ble and sav<>s ach Ticonder- »rge Junction, iwin, which is now supposed iroer Horicon, if the reader shall simply h ; its praises half century iief to myself, t we can com- ir trip through ibe the quiet )f the tranquil r inlaid on the I the very air e monotone of mds, and the scented pines^ Lake George rder, for it ha» I its attractions, tantly suggests h every effect 1. «»3 Now, dear reader, I have a favor to ask of you : read this little book as far as Saratoga description commences ; then lay it aside, and feast the eyes on Lake George for the next two hours, and, if you can describe its beauties, do so to the best of your ability, and forward to me, i8 Chestnut Park, Rochester, N. Y., and it shall have a place in this work, and you shall have the credit for the same ; — the task was too much for me. CAMPING OUT. The lake is a famous camping-ground c aring July and August, and its enjoyments, with bits of sound advice, cannot be better given than by the following, from Stoddard's charming Guide to Lake George : " The lovely islands are suddenly astir with busy throngs Rocks are decked with blue and gray, the tree-tops blush with bunting ; shores put on a flannelly hue, and shadowy points blossom out in duck and dimity. It is safe to say that in the course of the season a thousand people taste the pleasures and overcome the difficulties that but season the glorious dish of camp life at Lake Gfeorge. Among the necessaries are a light axe, long handle frying-pan, tin pail for v'ater or coffee, tin plate, pinS. cup, knife and fork, and fishing tackle. A stove-top laid on a fire-place of stones and mud, and supplied with one length of stove-pipe, is a positive luxury to the cook. Spruce boughs for a bed, with two or three good woolen blankets for covering, will be found very comfortable ; a small bag to fill with leaves or moss for a pillow pays for itself in one night. Flannel or woolen clothing, with roomy boots and a soft felt hat, is X ■Ill III iiiiCxaJMIi*! y ! I li: "4 ordinarily the safest dress. Ladies, wear what you have a mind to— you will, anyway — but let it be flannel next to you, good strong shoes under foot, and a man's felt hat overhead ; take the man along too — he will be useful to take the fish off your hook, run errands, etc. Boats and provisions may be obtained at almost any of the hotels. Bacon, salt pork, bread and butter, Boston crackers, tea, coffee, sugar, pepper and salt, with a tin l)ox or two for containing the same, are among the things needed. Milk can be obtained regularly at the farm houses, and berries picked almost anywhere. Ice is a luxury which may be contracted for and thrown from the passing steamers daily ; a hole in the ground with a piece of bark over it forms a very good ice-box. A drinking cup of leather, to carry in the pocket, comes handy at times. Broad-brimmed straw hats are a nuisance. A shanty of boughs will answer in absence of anything better ; it sounds well when you talk about ' roughing it,' but it is bad in practice. A tent is best, and may be made very comfort- able with a little outlay of money and labor." THE ADIRONDACKS. The great wilderness of north-eastern New York, the limits of which we will not try to define, is generally known as the North Woods, or as the Adirondacks, according to the view taken of its surface. The former title indicates merely a wild, densely wooded region ; the latter, a region occupied by all the varied srenery per- taining to a most remarkable lake and mountain system. This wild region of dense forests, majestic mountains, magnificent lakes and beautiful rivers, lies in the counties *'^Bmm you have a inel next to an's felt hat be useful to Imost any of itter, Boston th a tin box g the things at the farm e. Ice is a own from the with a piece drinking cup ndy at times. A shanty of ;er ; it sounds ; it is bad in very comfort- ;w York, the , is generally Adirondacks, The former d region ; the 1 srenery per- jntain system, ic mountains, 1 the counties of Herkimer, Hamilton, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Clinton, Franklin and Essex, and aggregates over 3,500,000 acres, a tract of land of an area of nearly 100 sijuare miles. This region is the only primitive hunting and fishing ground left in New York state, and offering, as it does, rare health- restoring qualities, combined with excellent deer hunting, and the best brook and lake trout fishing accessible, is yearly more than doubling its number of visitors — in fact, the limit is only measured by hotel capacity. It is not our purpose, nor would it be possible in so small a work as this, to go into details as to the wilderness, but guide books are easily obtained, and from one of them we take the following : " The Adirondack wilderness, as known to the public generally, may be divided into three general divisions or systems, which collectively entertain the great bulk of visitors, and are representative of the whole, namely, the Saranac and St. Regis waters of Franklin county, whose natural gateway is Plattsburg and Port Kent ; the mountain region of Keene, North Elba and Lake Placid, in Essex county, with entrance at Westport, and the Blue Mountain and Raquette waters, in Hamilton county, reached by way of the Adirondack raihroad from Saratoga. Of these sections the first mentioned has become the most widely celebrated as a region v/here fashion and fishing is admirably blended, and hai> its patrons who are looked for as regularly as the seasons. The second is less known in fact, but its grand mountains and lovely valleys have become familiar on the canvas of our great painters ; while the Raquette region has an air of newness and morning freshness, as if just awakened from a long ii6 h w i ill • ii •: and refreshing sleep, and is making rapid strides in popular favor. Each section, while possessing something of the characteristics of the others, has its own individual attrac- tions ; and while connected by natural highways, over which tlie nomad often goes, they still, to a considerable extent, preserve their individuality, and each is complete and sufficient unto itself. A peculiarity of the Adirondack region is its freedom from rough or vicious ciaracters. Evil finds nothing congenial in its bright skies and pure, fresh atmosphere. Conventionalities that obtain at other resorts are not held here, and it is possible for gentlemen to wear blue shirts and soft hats, and for ladies to travel without male escort other than the necessary compliment of guides to furnish motive power, from one end of the wilderness to the other. Full dress is seldom seen, even at the most fashionable resorts, and is exceeded in absurdity only by the conien- tional "stage trapper," who occasionally bursts upon the astonished wilderness in fringed buckskin. Your right to enter the best society will not be questioned because of dress. Clothing ordinarily worn is sufficient for all occa- sions here." The Adirondac region is steadily growing in favor as a resort for persons afflicted with throat and lung troubles ; and while it is not by any means a sure cure for a//, how- ever deeply seated the disease may have become, yet if per- sons so afflicted will go there in time, they will find the dry, pure air, impregnated as it is with balsam and pine, to be of infinite relief, and many living witnesses are there found to prove its benefits. Several articles have been written upon this subjer' which misled the public, and, in s in popular [ling of the idual attrac- iways, over considerable is complete its freedom ids nothing atmosphere, are not held r blue shirts male escort ;s to furnish the other. t fashionable the comen- ;ts upon the 'our right to 1 because of for all occa- in favor as a ng troubles ; for a//, how- le, yet if per- find the 6ry, i pine, to be ;s are there ;s have been ubliC; and, in |lktofe.««4MCI|WpMHHI f - 117 consequence, many people, past all possible cure, have been sent there, with only natural results. We would only say, consult your physician, and, if you are not past cure, we believe this section to be as nearly affording a remedy as any spot on the continent. Places of entertainment, from the well-appointed hotel on the border to the rude log-house and open camp of the interior, are found at short intervals throughout the entire wilderness, all waiting with open doors to receive the stranger. Guides and boats may be had at all the hotels. Under head of "Gateways" will be found th.; nearest points reached by railroad and stage routes, distances, etc., to the most prominent resorts. GATEWAYS. From Plattsburg, take Chateaugay Railroad, thirty-six miles to Lyon Mountain, thence by stage four miles to " Balph's " on upper Chateaugay Lake. From Au Sable (20 miles west of Plattsburg on branch railroad). Stages leave here every morning ( Sundays excepted ) on arrival of early trains, for French's, 18 miles ; FrankUn Falls, 20 miles; Bloomingdale, 28 miles; Loon Lake House, on Loon Lake, 28 miles ; Rainbow House, on Rainbow Lake, 35 miles ; Martin's on Saranac Lake, J7 miles; Paul Smith's, on St. Regis Lake, 38 miles; Pros- pect House, on Saranac Lake, 41 miles; Bartlett's, on Saranac Lake, 49 miles. From Elizabethtown delightful trips are made into the mountain region, through Keene Valley via Indian Pass, m "9 and to Au Sable Pond, one of the most beautiful spots in the wilderness, also by North Elba, Lake Placid and Wil- mington Notch, passing immediately under the shadow of Whiteface and Haystock Mountains, and out at Au Sable station, or return to Elizabethtown. FACILITIES FOR LAKE TRAVEL. The Champlain Transportation Company jrun a regular line of steamboats the entire length of the lake, making three found trips daily (except Sundays), and stopping at all way landings. The Horicon of this line, making the regular connections with the railroad, is a fine side-wheel steamer 203 feet long and 5 a feet wide over all, and is 643 tons burden, and will accomodate comfortably 1,000 people. I can truthfully say that upon no inland lake in the world is the passenger service so promptly and regularly done, and passengers so elegantly cared for as upor. Lake George. Caldwell is the railroad terminus, and is the largest town on the lake. It is situated at the extreme southern end, or head of the lake (the water flowing north and emptying into Lake Champlain, immediately at the ruins of old Fort Ti- conderoga.) Here, at Caldwell, is located the handsome dock and depot building of the railroad company, whose trains run down the dock immediately to the steamers — one of which leaves upon the arrival of each train for all points down the lake. This railroad was extended to this point last season, thus saving at least one hour of time and better facilities for the accomodation of toujpsts and plesuure travel. ■ ' 190 '0' LESSEE. ^^ ^ <£^-^^ V GRAND UNION HOTEL *\ / ^> Open firom June to October. O^ tai ffe. JTEL T LAKE GEORGE. Every American, or tourist, should see it at least once. It is the largest of the Adirondack chain, 346 feet above the sea, and 247 above Ch^mplain, 35 miles long and from two to four in width, and fed from mountain brooks and springs coming up from the botton, making it transp r- ent. It is beautifully dotted with over 200 islands, and surrounded by high mountains, some rising 2,000 feet above the water, clothed with foliage and dotted with villas and picturesque camps ; one feels like leaving the boat and re- miiining in this bower of enchantment. The steamer touches at all points of note and arrives at the Fort William Henry Hotel, Caldwell, where you can, if you desire, remain over. As I have cheerfully recommended tourists for the last ten years to make a short stay at least at this delightful resort, the Fort William Henry Hotel, and never met one after- wards who did not thank me for the suggestion ; I say to you remain over. I am confident you will never regret it. Connections are, however, arranged for and you can, if you wish, leave immediately for SARATOGA SPRINGS, the focus to which the fashionable world of the United States, indeed, of Europe is annually drawn. Here are in- tellectual men, stylish men, the beaux of society, and the man of the world; ladies of social rank, the managing mpther, the marriageable daughtem, the flattering bee of fashion, and the more gentle bird of beauty, are found amidst the throng, for Saratoga is cosmopolitan. As a gentleman said to me one day, " I can meet more of my f w - i 122 UNITED STATES H T E L— Saratoga. Open from June 15th until October ist/ every year. «ii. •■»»j»'* Saratoga. Ed 8 2 a: vary year. "3 friends in one hour during the season at Saratoga, than I could at home in a week." The ladies here have ample opportunities to display their peculiar charms and graces. The sporting gentleman can also find an opportunity to gratify his peculiar tastes; the philosopher may study hu- man nature ; the invalid find perfect health ; in fact every one at Saratoga finds that peculiar pleasure they most de- sire. Of all the elegant hotels which here abound we have not space to mention. I will, therefore, speak of those I know, tho United States, Grand Union, and Adelphi, con- fident they can please any one paying them a visit. The Grand Union Hotel is the great house of Saratoga, having a frontage of i8oo feet ; the massive tower which rises in the centre is 200 feet high to the summit, revealing a landscape of 75 miles in circumference of wondrous beau- ty. It will accomodate 1,300 guests comfortably ; it has all modem imjwovements. To give you an idea of its magni- tude: Its piazzas are over a mile in length; halls, two miles ; carpets, ten acres ; number of rooms, eleven hund- red. Over five hundred thousand dollars has been expend- ed in decorating, re-furnishing and embellishing its grounds. Its Cuisine is perfection. The garden or lawn parties given at this hotel are the recherche event of the season. The lessee of this establishment is Mr. Henry Clair, who is also lessee of the Metropolitan and Park Avenue Hotels, New York ; the latter is the only absolute fire-proof hotel in America. The court, which is one hundred feet square, h^s electric lights. The garden is a superb bower of beau- ty, summer and winter. The house has over six hundred rooms and can accommodate eight hundred guests. The library connected has five thousand volumes, accessible to wr It X 118 4 ea :.'J U5 guests; the location is Fifth Avenue, Thirty-Second and Thirty- Third streets, New Yoik. The le£>p into public favor of this popular hotel during the last year is astound- ing. The United States Hotel is a superb establishment, equaling in magnificence the finest summer reso^cS of the old world. Its construction occupied two years, contains nine hundred and seventeen rooms, with accommodations for eleven hundred guests. In addition, the cottages con- tain sixty-five suites, with parlors, etc., etc. The dining room is two hundred and twelve by sixty.two feet and twenty-two feet high. The drawing room is eighty-five by sixty-five feet. The ball-room is one hundred and twelve feet by fifty-three feet, and twenty-six feet high, artistically decorate'!, not to be excelled anywhere. The halls, corri- dors and promenades present a most brilliant appearance. The garden, with beds of beautiful flowei-s and velvety lawns, and cool, splashing water through sumptuous fount- ain jets, lends additional charms. The " cottage wing," for which the public had long felt a need, where privacy and seclusion could be obtained amid the excitement and gaiety of this fashionable watering place, has been added through the energy and care of the proprietors. Here are rooms en suite,— ixom two to seven — parlors, baths,^ etc., with separate tables and attendants. The presiding genius of this establishment, is the Hon. James M. Marvin. Associated with him are Messrs. Tompkins, Perry, Gage and Janvrin — a combination of sufficient strength to war- rant me in saying it is matchless ; its equal could not be ob- tained if you had the hotel keepers of America to select from. This is sufficient guarantee that everything that can It6 THE Adelphi Hotel. SARATOGA, ■■\ Open from May to November. W. H. McCaffrey, - Proprietor. TERMS MODERATE. r--^5^^^^^— 127 TEL. iber. IPRIETOR. be done for your comfort and your most sanguine hope will be realized during your stay. Congress Hall was purchased in 1878 by Mr. W. H. Cjement, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. John Cox, of New York, who have placed it under permanent management. Congress Hall is built of brick, with brown-stone trim- mings. The roof is a mansard, with three pavilions, which affords wide and delightful views from the promenades on top. Interior fire-walls are provided to prevent the spread of fire, and Otis elevators afford easy access to all the floors of the house. The rooms are all large, high and well vent- ilated, and properly provided with annunciators, gas, etc. The halls, dining-rooms, parlors and offices are of grand proportions, and are furnished with an elegance that be- speaks comfort and neatness in all its departments. The ventilation of the dining-room and kitchen has been much improved, and a steam heating apparatus introduced on the main floor for use whenever changes in the temperature re- quire it. Hot and cold water have been carried to every floor, and a large number of baths and closets added for the convenience of guests. The ball-room of the Congress is one of the finest in Northern New York, being most ex- quisitely frescoed and adorned with costly chandeliers and ornaments. It is in the block across Spring street, but is connected with the North wing of the hotel by a light, graceful iron bridge suspended over the street, properly covered and protected, which when illuminated on hop nights, is very picturesque. Will accommodate fifteen hundred. The Adelphi Hotel. — This new, comfortable and petite hotel L located on Broadway, adjoining the United States, laS ►^^C0N6^E3g•^gp^IN6> ^-XTHEli-^ STAND>RDfMl!tERAL*WATEH. r 'in a purpty Natural Mineral Water, Cathartic, Alterativp, and Nllxhtly HtiniiilatliiK and ti>iil<- in Uh t'lTtH'tM. without pniduoinK thf debility that iwually altendM a course of inpclloine. It Ih uMeatlou and Ciitaneoiw UlM-oiieti (t Is un- rlvaM. It Ih «M|)eoially beneficial as a ireneral preservative of the tone of the stom" ach iind purity of the blood, and a |H)Werful preventive of Fever and Blllloiw ConipluintH. Prof. Chandler, who analyzeKa BprinK Waters, anionx them the Oeyser, In IHTI); Champion, 1871 ; Hathom, IHflO, and Con- gress, IICI, says: " The su|>prlor excellence of Conxress water is due to the fact that It con- tains, in the most desirahle pro|x>rtlnns. thiis<> HubstanceH which produce ita BKreeable flavor anck, Magnetic, nber of others e been before satisfied with )r you to visit i cordial invi- not feel the next day that there are springs enough at Saratoga, your feelings will be different from the sensation felt by the writer of this article, by a large majority. The drives in this vicinity are numerous. The road to the ceme- tery (which I am informed, by one of the oldest inhabi- tants, in order to start they were obliged to borrow a corpse from an adjoining county, and now a select few who wish to die happy come and are decently interred,) has been im- proved, so that the drive there is very much enhanced thereby. By far the prettiest drive, however, is through Broadway from Highland Hill for two miles to Glen Mitch- ell. The most fashionable drive is that to the lake. Im- mense sums of money have been expended to widen and beautify this drive, which is loo feet wide and shaded with trees, and is sprinkled to lay the dust. Visitors pass up on one side and down the other. Saratoga Lake is eight miles long and two and one-half wide. On an eminence on the western shore is Moon's Lake House, proverbial for its sumptuous game suppers. Parties fond of fishing or boat- ing can enjoy this favorite pastime to their full extent. Its fitness foi-acquatic spor s has been verified by the many events of that nature which have taken place on its placi J waters since 187 1, when the Ward brothers vanquished two English crews selected from the best proi^ ;sional oarsmen of Great Britian. Racing is the turf eve it of the year, and cannot be described here, only mentioned. Life at Saratt^a is two-fold— Homw and Hotel The former is enjoyed by its citizens who possess some of the most luxurious, refined and elegant houses to be found in the United States. Hotel, or fashionaMs life is ephem- eral in its nature, and like the beautiful butterfly its dura- 133 A GREAT PROBLEM SOLVED. How to Enjoy Traveling During the Season of Navij^tion— The Story in a Nutshell. ORBthould alWBjrs trareUT (hebrit route*, u comfort uid Mfetr are the main ihlnii to be conrldered. The popular rordlot of the people has decided III favor or the PEOPLE'S EVENING LINE. The traveliig public and the plearaie^eeken all unite In prnlie of thlB moat maKnlflpenfi . ><« of Rlvi-r Bieameii— the beat bnUt and llnaat eqalDped la die jif UNO/'^cpin^rUu I he. fleet of the naar-CLAaa EvcMtxa Lm on the ICH- :naaon River ! and for Safety, SpetJ and Comfort, they are unequaled, beinc (uppUed wlih all the modern Improvemuoti of the age, experienced ofllcen, careful ■tewardi, and courtooutaltentlOD. The Ladle*' Saloon la cheerful and pteaa aut. The ftldal and ramlly Rooma areexqul(l(elyandta*tefully flttadup; Iheculalneunsnrpaised, havlncall the comforts of home. Tou will enjoy a refreahlat nlcht'* ileep when trawUng on these Steamers, f ree fro m dust, and the noise incident to railroad travel. EVTIckets are sold throuahout the North. Booth aLd Eas', at all prinolnal Railroad and Steamship TIcKet offices over this Line. Baggage checked to destination. E. C. SHAFFER, Agent, M. B. WATERS, Gen'l PusV Agent. Albaky, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. New York to Albany. DREW-Capt. S. J. Roe. ST. JOHN-Capt. Thot. Poit. From Pier 41, North River, Foot of Canal Street, neap Jersey City Ferry, Deebroeeea Street, et 6:00 P. M.. to Albany, Saratoga, Mou'.. Lake, and tho AdlniniU Sable Chasm, St. Alban Rvracuae, Rochester, Ru Vails, WiUlai..jk: BurllngtoB, PlattsbniK and Au t, tha^Thite Mount laa, Utiea, - Niagnta Falls, Treaton Falls. ^' State rcoms Secuied /; v and Ticket Offices, at Ihu ' Street, and on board steamers ■ '/rp^r, Lake Qeorf^.Lake CbampIaIn, Sebroon /UitH, Rutland, Burling"- ' " .. i, OMeniAarg, ■ v-.asion Bridge, .<< Kv>rth Adama. ~ic\ets Sold In New York at tlie prIcoipalRotela ..ice on Pier 41, North River, foot of Canal Pier 41, North Rlvsr, fo»t of LianaTstreet, N«w York. ALBANY TO NEW YORK. ^^ (DBEW— Oapt. B. J. Boe. .{: ST. JOHN— Oapt. Th08- Post, .IbaayatI n. Canal C cars to sieamer. BUUTB AND KA8T. J» Leave Albany at 81OO r. M.(ev«iT wedt-ple hai decided E. Mlie of thlB most It eoniDped la the n on the Hndaon d, being aappUed 1 offlcen, o«re(nl id Family Rooms led, having all the n these Steamers, , at all prladpal PastV Agent, Albany, N. Y. .BANY. Thos. Post. anal Street, Street, lampIalB, Scfaroon 'laltabnrR and Au Moont Ins, Ctlea, ills, Trenton Falli, ke prlcolpal Hotels If, foot of Canal rKJK?.^i«??i oA. fORK. ..} J» heSteMMn^ Dofdc rat— etapping from ltbsUUi.cs lor the »33 tion is short. In these few brief months wealth, beauty, fashion and other ingredients not so desirable, intermingle, and amid the gay whirl and excitement of the ball-room at night one is in a constant ecstacy. From his visit to the springs in the morning, promenades or drives in the after- noon, the music, lawn sociables, and glittering fireworks at night, one wonders what time there is for even nature's balmy, sweet restorer— sleep. Anticipating your stay at Saratoga to have come to an end, you can depart for Alba- ny any morning via Delaware and Hudson Canal Co.'s R. R., in time to take the Day Boat^ovm the Hudson to New York, or you may wait until evening, taking the same rail- road which will convey passengers and baggage direct to People's Line wharf at Albany, and you step on board one of the palace boats of that line for New York. As both river routes are represented in this work, you can take your choice, or you can take the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R., all rail route direct from Saratoga by palace car. Some having tickets to New York by rail or boat, and desire to visit Boston, I advise everyone to take the Fall River Line to Boston. If you have tickets to Boston via Albany, take the Boston and Albany Raihroad, which is first class. NEW YORK. To those visiting New York for the first time, a few words of advice may not come amiss. I therefore suggest arriving, if possible, by daylight. Everyone in the city minds their own business, a credit in some ways ; but some people make it their business to fleece the stranger. I would, therefore, say keep your own counsel. If informa- tion bfc required,^ ask a policeman. Upon arrival, take cars U4 Hudson River (FROM JXJNB iBt to OCT. Mtb.) NEW YORK AND ALBANY Day Line Steamers "ALBANY" and "C. VIBBARD," Leave New York dallr (except Sunday) from foot of Vestry Street, Pier 8» (adjoinlntr Jersey City Ferry), at 8:88 a. m., and foot of S3d Street N. R. at s A. X., Umdlng at WEST POINT, NEWBURGH, POUGHKEEPSIE, RHINEBECK. CATSKILL, AND HUDSON, CONNECTING AT ALBANY WITH SPECIAL SARATOGA EXPRESS, ArrlTlnKat Saratoga 8:00 p. x. (Returning, leave Saratoga T:00 a. x., and landing paaaengers alongnde tbe boat). Alao wltb trains lOr BUFFALO, NIAGARA FALLS, SUSPENSION BRIDGE and the WEST, AND FOR MONTREAL AND THE NORTH. Returning, leave Albany daily at 8:80 a. k. (except Sunday), making same landings, arriving in New York tor trains East, South and west ^"Dining Saloon on Main Deck. Drawing-room for parties. C, R. VAN BENTHUYSEN, Gen. Ticket Agt., VcsTRY Stbuct Pnu, Nmw Yobk Cm. lER NY ners Veatry Street, Dot of sad Street »SIE, L, ITH :press, }gaT:'MA.M., and fraliiB tor LLS, 6 WEST, ►RTH. lay). maUng Mune IWest. parties. Ticket Agt.. I, Nhw Yobk City. OF Stage, if possible, to destination. If you desire an)* of the hotels represented in this work, you will always find one or more trusty porters at trains or boats. Avoid, if possi- ble, the hacks, unless you make a fair, square bargain be- fore entering the vehicle ; your trunk or valise may accom- pany you with carriage. You will always find upon all trains or boats, courteous agents of the different baggage express companies, who will take your check, giving a re- ceipt for the same, which relieves you and saves much trou- ble and annoyance, as their delivery system is prompt and their charges a stipulated price ; no deviation, except for quantity. Something should be ; id here regarding the metropolis of the American Continent, but space as well as time pre- vents. As everything seen here is in grandeur superior to else- where, the impression made upon the mind while here will be evei lasting, I shall not try to befog the mind with as meager a mention as I am capable of giving, but simply mention three of the principal hotels. The one first at hand is the Grand Union Hotel, 42d street, near the Grand Central Depot. Money-getting being the chief aim in life, its proper expenditure should not prove of secondary im- portance. That travel consumes a much larger portion of our finances than it should, is evident fiom the fact that but few possess the secret of retrenching in this direction. Two important factors of expense in travel is carriage hire and transfer of baggage, and that the traveling public is more generally becoming disposed to throw off their former burden, is patent from the army of guests who daily register at and fill the 450 rooms (reduced to $i.qo and upwards per day), at the Grand Union Hotel, opposite the Grand r>!!> 136 DREW. OAFT. & J. BOB. ST. JOHN. CAIT. THOMAS rOM>. 'People^ |aij^E ^teajvier^, LEAVE ALBAIY FOR MEW YORK n^rvi^tAUM^In'T^S North, Bast and West D. * H. Canal 00. is tratiis lamd fauinosrs m- RBOTLT AT OVR LANDINO, BTBPPINa FROM CARS TO STBARBB. ArrlTO DCXt mornintr in time to connect with all lines for the South and East. lEAYE REIT YORK FOR AlBARY STpS'S/LTo'T cTni;! street connecting at Albany next A. M. with trains (or the Nortu, East and Westi Saratoga, Mount Mooregor, Lake George, Lake Champlaln, Sohrocm Lake, Cooperstown, Otsego Lake, Richfield Springs and the Adirondack Begtons. Passengers from the South take DeSbrosses Street Ferry from Jersey City, landing omlt omb pibb num fboplbb mmb dock, foot of ('anal Street, (old 4i), North Blver. Tickers on sale throughout the North, South And East, at principal Railroad and Steantboat Offices. SARATOGA OFFICE, 369 BROADWAY, Addphi BniW, H. HOLDRIDOE. Ticket Agent. J. H. ALLAIRE, General Ticket Agent HBW TOBX. E. C. SHAFFER, M. B. WATERS, Agent, General Passenger Agent, ALBAirr. H. T. ▲X.aAXT. H. T. r. JOHN. -. THOMAB FCWr. MERg, at 8 P. M., rains from tbe PAUINOCM DI- B. Arrire next Bast. at e P. M., :., foot of Canal Nortn, Bast and nplaln, Sohroon the Adirondack reet Ferry from K, toot of Canal SI, at principal li BnMlBg, nt. WATERS, issenger Agent, urr, ». T. I 137 Central Depot, New York City. Its European plan, ele- gant restaurants, cafe, lunch and wine rooms, unexcelled cuisine, moderate prices, courteous treatment, unchallenged management, coupled with its guests incurring no expense for carriage hire, or baggage transfer with elevated rail- way, horse cars and stages to all parts of the city, passing its doors, renders the Grand Union one of the most desira- ble of homes for. travelers in the city, and also established its success and world-famed popularity. The next on the list is the Grand Central Hotel, Broad- way, one of the latgest in the city. It has lately been re- fitted, re-decorated and re-fumished, and under its present proprietors, Messrs. Keefer & Co., is receiving the patron- age its merits deserve. It is run on the American and Eu- ropean plans, so that anyone can be plefised. Its graded prices, its location and appointments, t<^ether with the friends one meets here (as it is patronized by more South- erners than any hotel in New York), makes it a pleas- ant place for tourist or traveler. I make it my home when in the city, and I'eel confident yoii will be pleased and recommend your friends there after a visit, the same as I do you. There was some talk of changing the name of this " landmark " on account of the thorough change in the ho- tel and management, although I confess it would be appli- cable to the situation, as everything else has been changed, it would be better for its patrons to advertise the changes than the new name. Therefore, no matter what they call the Grand Central, it will please you as a hotel, and its prices are not extravagant I take pleasure in mentioning here ''The old Democratic Standard," the Metropolitan Hotel, Broadway, New York. Mr. Henry Clair, the lessee, * IILj 8 9 8 Agfa H°l|lp!l M |»M|j lllltr PS«lilii HIW «39 has more hotels under his supervision than any man in the world, and he surprised me more in a ten minutes' inter- view than any man ever did. He is a perfect encyclopedia of hotel business. Having become the lessee of the follow- ing hotels ought to be a guarantee that what the public de- sire they will find at the Metropoliun, Park Avenue, New York ; the Grand Union, Saratoga Springs ; and the Windsor, Saratoga. I would like to say here that I pub- lished this book and advised the advertisers therein to take the space, feeling it would bring back to them four-fold what they paid me. It will, therefore, afford me pleasure to have you mendon to any of the advertisers that it was through my solicitation and this work that you favored them with your patronage ; it will do you no harm, and benefit me. Those tourists who go to Boston from Albany, over the Boston and Albany Raihroad, will find it a first-class route. BOSTON is one of the most interesting of American cities, not only on account of its thrilling traditions and historical associa- tions, but for public enterprise and social culture, educa- tional and literary facilities. Boston is peculiarly Boston, and no one can describe its public, private or natural beau- ties in the space allotted me here. The principal sights are Bunker Hill monument, Faneuil Hall, the Common, Public Garden, old and new Stote Houses, Public Library, old and new South Churches, Natural History buildings, Agricul- traal building, Institute of Technology, new Trinity Church,. Mount Auburn, Harvard University buildings. Music Hall, the great organ. City Hall, hospitals and other sights too I I40 jLisrisr oxjisrajBD'jbA isiisr'r. THEtGRffiNDiCENfRflLlHOTEL, 667 to 677 BROADWAY, NEW TOBK OITT, Is oentrallr located tor both mnliMM and pieasora tee^en. Harlng Iwen tborougblr renovated and retumlalMd, and Ita wide halla, large aliT itioins and apMloua parton, It la jnatljr reoagntxed as tlie Iwet tamUr liotel in the city. It Is kept on the AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN, «M Booms set aside tor (li.oa) one dollar per dajr and upwanls, and MO Rooms on the American Plan, at|8 W and IB.so per day, special rates helns made tor permanent guests. This hotel Is eaar o( access from the dUIerm railroad, steamship and steamboat termini. This Hotel, through the liberal and oourteoos managonent ot the new proprletora. Is fast gaining nonnd with tite traveling public, whoso every «omtort and convenience is cheerfully consulted. All communications promptly answered by KEEPER & CO., Orand Cantrat Hotel, N«w York City. OTEL, CITY, HftTlBf tHWn r Hotel in tbe PLAN, ranis, and mo lalraiesbeliig I the durereni V- itot the new I, whoso erery uuunicationa :o., ork City. 141 numerous for mention here. Trimountain, or Three Moun- tains, as Boston was origioally called, is a peninsula of about 700 acres, almost surrounded by the sea. Its climate in the hottest part of seasons is deliciously cool, bracing, and invigorating, and it is undoubtedly one of the healthiest cities m the world. Its harbor, one of the best on the coast, is about twenty miles long by eight wide. Its many islands and coast are lined with thousands of delightful summer resorts, reached by numerous railroads and steam- boats every hour of the day, forming a panorama of busy life and pleasure to be seen nowhere else. Its drives in- land are none the less interesting and picturesque, whether we visit the classic shades of old Harvard, the romantic walks at Wellesley, or the hundred delightful subutban vil- lages, whose well-kept streets, bright lawns, and elegant gardens simply reflect the elegance and taste within the homes of those who made Boston what it is. The excel- lent horse-car service of Boston is one of its best institu- tions. Nowhere else in the country is this important con- venience to visitors so complete as here. The broad, handsome open cars reach all points vrithin ten miles of the City Hall, and give visitors a most delightful opportunity to see the attractions at the least possible charge. Boston, the capital of Massachusetts, embraces Boston proper, East Boston, South Boston, Roxbury, West Rox- bury, Brighton, Charlestown, and Dorchester. Boston proper, or old Boston, was very uneven in surface, and originally presenting three hills, Beacon, Copp's, and Fort, the former of which is about 130 feet above the sea. The Indian name of this peninsula was Shawmut, meaning I wr 14a FALL RIVER LINE ssxTvasiifr NEW YORK and BOSIVN 5»"| FALL RIVER, LOWELL, FITCHBURG. THE WORLD-RENOWNED STEAMERS B^IgTOIi ^p P^YIDENCB Leave New York from Pier 28, North River, foot of Murray Street. Connecting trains leave Boston from the Old Colony- Depot. NO MIDNIGHT CHANGES. A FULL NIGHT'S REST. Full Bands of Music and Orchestra. Fares as low as Inferior Lines. INE iTON m IS |5CB er, foot of >ld Colony [GES. «43 "Sweet Waters." A narrow strip of land called the "Neck," joined the peninsula to the main land ; this neck was for- merly overflowed by the tide, but has been filled in and widened, and is now thickly built upon. Kast Boston oc- cupies the West portion of Noodle's, or Maverick's Island. Here is the deepest water of the harbor, and here the ocean steamers chiefly He. The wharf now used by the Cunard steamers is i,ooo feet long. South Boston extends about two miles along the South side of the harbor, an arm of which separates it from Boston proper. The first white inhabitant of Boston was the Rev. John Blackstone, supposed to have been an Episcopal clergyman, and to have arrived in 1623. Here he lived until 1630, when John Winthrop ( afterward the first Governor of Massa- chusetts) came across the river from Charlestown, where he had dwelt with some fellow emmigrants for a short time. About 1635 Mr. Blackstone sold his claim to the now pop- ulous peninsula for ^30, and removed to Rhode Island. .The first church was built in 1633 ; the first wharf in 1673. Four years later a post-master was appointed, and in 1704 (April 24th) «the first newspaper, called the Boston News Letter, was published. The " Boston Massacre " happened March 5, 1770, when three persons were killed and five wounded by the fire of the soldiery. In 1773 the tea was destroyed, in the harbor, and Boston bore a conspicuous part in the opening scenes of the Revolution. The city was incorporated in 1822, with a population of 45,000, which had increased to 136,881 in 1850, to 177,850 in i860, and 250,526 in 1870. By the recent annexation of the suburbs of Brighton, Charl(»stown, W. Roxbury, etc., the population has been increased to 341,919, (in February, \ ■ i ^r^ 144 1876). Population 362,876 in 1880. On the 9th of November, 1872, one of the most terrible conflagrations ever known in the United States swept away the principal business portion of Boston. The fire broke out on Satur- day evening, and continued until noon on the following day, when it was brought under control, but again broke forth in consequence of an explosion of gas, about mid- night, and raged until 7 o.'clock Monday morning. The district burned over, extended from Summer and Bedford street on the south, to near State street on the north, and from Washington Street east to the harbor. About 800 of the finest buildings in the city were destroyed, causing a loss of t<8o,ooo,ooo. OBJECTS OF ANTIQUARIAN INTEREST. Among " buildings with a history," the most interesting in the United States, next to Independence Hall, in Phila- delphia, is Faneuil Hall. This famous edifice, the " cradle of liberty," is in Dock Square, which also has an historical fame because of the meetings of the Revolutionary patriots that were held there. The building was erected in 11742, by Peter Faneuil, a Hugenot merchant, and by him pre- sented to the town. Its original dimensions were 100 by 40 feet. Destroyed by fire in 1761, it was rebuilt in 1.763, and enlarged to its present dimensions in 1805. A full length portrait of the founder, together with the pictures of Washington, by Stuart, of Webster, by HerJey, of Samuel Adams, by Copley, and portraits of John Quincy Adams, Edward Everett, Abraham Lincoln, and Governor Andrew, adorn the walls. The basement of the hall is a market. The old State House, in Washington street, at the head of the 9th of onflagrations :he principal lut on Satur- ;he following again broke about mid- iming. The and Bedford le north, and >ut 800 of the sing a loss of TEREST. it interesting all, in Phila- the "cradle an historical mary patriots ;ted in 1742, by him pre- were 100 by juilt in 1.763, 805. A full le pictures of y, of Samuel lincy Adams, mor Andrew, is a market. : the head of T li t% ^-^ »45 State street, was erected in 1748 and was for half a centu- ry the seat of the " Great and General Court of Massachu- setts," being the building of which such frequent mention is made in revolutionary annals. It has long been given up to business purposes, the interior having been completely remodeled, and the edifice surmounted by a roof which has wholly destroyed the quaint effect of the original archi- tecture. Christ Church ( Episcopal ), in Salem street, near Copp's Hill, is the oldest church in the city, having been erected in 1722. It has a lofty steeple, and in the tower is a fine chime of bells. The Old South Church, comer of Washington and Milk streets, is an object of much interest, it is of brick, and was built in 1729, on the site where the first edifice of the society had stood since 1669. The church was used as a place of meeting by the heroes of '76, and during the British occupation of the city, was used as a place for cavalry-drill. It barely escaped the flames in*the great fire. The Old South Society having erected a new place of worship on Boylston street, near the Hotel Brunswick, the old building was offered for sale, when a patriotic effort among the people originated a sub- scription fpr the purpose of raiding funds to secure its preservation. King's Chapel (Unitarian), comer Tremont and School streets, was founded in 1686, and the present building, a plain granice stracti'ie, erected in i750"'s4. Adjoining the church is the first buiying-ground established in Boston. In it are buried Isaac Johnson, " the father of Boston," Governor Winthrop, John Cotton, and other dis- tinguished men. On the comer of Washington and School streets, is the Old Comer Bookstore, a building dating from 1712. The old North Burying-ground, on the brow ^ t4« of Copp's Hill, was the second established in the city, and is still sacredly preserved. Here lies three fathers of the Puritan Church, Drs. Increase, Cotton and Samuel Mather. THE OLD CEMETERY IN THE COMMON. In that corner of the Comnion bounded by Tremont and Boylston streets, and lying directly between the Ma- sonic Temple and the Public Library, is an old burying- ground, shut off from the Common and the streets by an iron fence. It was formerly known as the South, and later as th.3 Central burying-ground. It was opened in 1756, but the oldest stone is dated 1761. The best known name upon any of the ancient stones is that of Monsieur Julien, the njost noted restaurateur of the city a century past, and the inventor of the famous soup that still bears his name. This cemetery is the least interesting of the old burying places of Boston, and is consequently seldom noticed by the stranger. There are according to the directory nearly two hundred hotels in the city. With that fact in view I shall mention first the Hotel Brunswick which ranks as high as any hotel on the continent, kept on the American plan. For Eu- ropean, Young's Hotel as recently fitted up \f the best of its kind : for " Old Landmarks" the American and United States. In suggesting to intending visitors to Boston the name of the " Old United States Hotel " the proprietor feels justified in recommending the house for just what it is, no more, no less. I am at home when in the United States Hotel, Boston; it pleases roe, and I am positive it will please you. The hotel was built over half a century ago, -^^ he city, and herd of die uel Mather. DMMON. )y Tremont en theMa- •Id burying- treets by an h, and later ed in 1756, cnown name sieur Julien, iry past, and rs his name, old burying noticed by two hundred lall mention as any hotel n. For Eu- ■• the best of and United Boston the e proprietor ist what it is, Jnited States sitive it will century ago, •*<*.- y 147 as a great family hotel, wherein most of the owners and their families resided. As a consequence, it was arranged more for safety, comfort, and convenience than the more modem and pretentious hotels. The hotel covers an entire square, nearly two acres of ground, surrounding large open spaces, by which every room in the house is open to the sunlight and plenty of fresh air; and there are no guests' rooms above the third floor, while eight separate and distinct stairways reach from the upper floor to the street. These items of sunlight, and rooms below the clouds, with plenty of direct and convenient accesses to the street, will recommend themselves to all thinking people, and will need no comment by us. Terms. — The present proprietor took possession of the property in 1880 for a long, term of years £,t a nominal rental ; and it has been the aim to make it a comfortable and homelike house, regulating the charges according to rooms required, fiom $3.50 to $3.50 per day, thus meeting the wants of the most economical or the most sumptuous, our motto being excellence without extravagance. Let me call your attention to THE HOTEL BRUNSWICK, situnted on Boylston street, comer of Clarendon, is one of the grandest, pleasantest, and most handsomely fumished hotels in the world. Its site is very delightful and easily accessible. It is just across the street from Trinity Church, the Institute of Technology, and the Society of Naturnl 148 BRUNSVS^ICK.. Tbe Best Located Hotel, from all Standpoints, In Boston. Beaoon Street, Dartmouth Street, and all Back Bay Oars paes the Brunswick, both ways. The Grandest Hotel ih New England. "**"«*-S^' ♦ '^IS**^'-^* WfX ^ ^^ .#' fc^^ BepeN. '^jr^-^^^M^mz^-^i^^^fciB^ Tenns $6 00 per Day. BOYLSTON STREET, COR. CLARENDON, BOSTOlSTt 2£A.SS. BARNES & DUNKLEE. Proprietors. "More pleBsant aud profitable rights can be witneaaed by the Tonriat from this Hotel than any place in the city." s :k. D Boston. lENDON, >rietors. nesned by the N /^ 149 History, and is within a few minutes' walk of tite Museum of Fine Arts, Public Garden, Boston Common, Boston Art Club, Mechanics' Association building, Chauncy Hall School, Providence Railroad Depot, and several of the new church edifices, among which are the New "Old South," Arlington-street, First Church, Central, and Eman- uel. It is as convenient to depots and all parts of the city as are any of the old hotels. Boylston street, on which the Brunswick fronts, is a fine thoroughfare 90 feet wide. The " Beacon-street," the " Huntington-avenue," the " Dart- mouth-street," and all Back Bay cars pass directly m front of the hotel : a facility offered by no other leading hotel. The Brunswick is conducted on the American plan, the terms being $5.00 per day. The building, designed by Peabody & Steams, the Boston architects, is essentially fire- proof. It covers more than half an acre of ground, is 334 by 135 feet, six stories high, with basement, and contains 350 rooms. The "^ambers are supplied with all modem conveniences: every apartment has hot and cold water and every suite a bath-room. The Whittier passenger ele- vator is one of the most luxurious in Boston. The struct- ure is of brick, with heavy sandstone trimmings. The principal finish of the first two stories is of black walnut. On the right of the principal entrance are two parlors- for the use of ladies, and on the left of the main entrance is the gentlemen's parlor. The ladies' parlors were wholly re- furnished in 1 88 1 and 1883, and are now probably the handsomest hotel parlors in this country. On the easterly side of the house is the new dining-hall, dedicated upon Whittier's seventieth birthday, when the proprietors of TAe Atlantic Motitlily gave the dinner at which so many noted American writers were present On the right of the ladies' entrance is the large dining hall, 80 feet long by 48 feet wide. Both dining-halls have marble- tile floors, the walls being Pompeiian red, and the ceiling frescoed to correspond. The five stories above are divided into suites and single rooms, all conveniently arranged, and provided with every modern improvement, including open fire-places, besides steam-heating apparatus. Everything seems to have been done to make the house homelike, comfortable and attract- ive, and free from the usual cheerless appearance of hotels. The cost of the building was nearly a million dollars. It was built in 1874, and enlarged in 1876. President Hayes, when attending the Harvard Commencement in 1877, with his family and suite, occupied rooms at the Brunswick. The rooms were entirely re-furnished, and the hotel elabo- rately decorated, for the occasion. At this hotel General Grant was given a complimentary banquet on the return from his trip around the world. Many of the Harvard classes, the alumni of Bowdoin College and ol Williams College, the Bar As-sociation of Boston, and mercantile, literary, social and other organizations, have selected this as the place for their annual dinners. Ever since the Brunswick has been open it has been filled with, the wealthiest class of transient and permanent guests ; the former including a good part of the distinguished people who have been in Boston during the past seven years, and the latter including many of the best-known citizens. The proprietors are Amos Barnes and John W. Dunklee, under whose skilled hands the Brunswick has become one of the most famous hotels of modern times. \ mmmmsmmm ' the ladies' by 48 feet s, the walls correspond. and single with every ;es, besides ) have been and attract- :e of hotels. dollars. It [lent Hayes, I 1877, with Brunswick. lotel elabo- tel General the return le Harvard of Williams mercantile, xted-this as been filled lent guests ; shed people years, and izens. The iklee, under one of the S I have endeavored to describe faithfully and correctly the route over which you have passed, dear reader. There are, doubtless, some whose knowledge of particular points is greater than my own ; to those I say most cheerfully, note them down, and forward to me, and, I assure yoii, they shall have a position iu the next edition of this work, as my object and aim is to make this a perfect guide for any per- son desirous of makmg this the finest trip on the continent. After returning home and resuming the cares and posi- tion which you left behind f-^r this trip, may you be filled with animation, life and heal* acquired by your excursion trip down the St. Lawrence, etc., and the pleasant memor- ies of scenes witnessed, wonders visited, as well as the beauties of nature revealed, you will have double the vigor to prosecute the duties devolving upon you, with only spare time on hand to speak to your acquaintances and friends, recommending them to make the same trip, not forgetting to mention The " Phat Boy's " Historical Delineations as a guide for hotel and all points of interest connected with the trip. I will now lift my hat to the tourist and others who have made the trip, and bid them a temporary fare- well. Hoping to see, next vacation, yourself and friends, I only say ADIEU. 1 ..«iS&^«asi«^*«'-'*-^"- -«w*.a»M«.i*^awsaKaTB4 iasw?i