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MAILS.

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Y n‘ Tuesday, October at :, November ll. ,, ,, 25. ,, Deceitiber 9. _

THO.\lAS OWI-‘.N, Postmaster General. General Post Oflice,

Charlottetown, Sept. 29, I85].

'l1°IEIIi NEW‘ ‘SSAIP

PRINCE EDWARD ILAND,

JUST received and now ready for Sale, it MAI’ of PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, cotiipiled frotn the latest Surveys by I J. CUN DALL.

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tile 0 ID 13 A Ila 33 W9 Commission Jferchant 5' Ship Broker,

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with that tnarket tiring his residence in New York.

National -Loan Fund Life and Equitable Fire Insurance Companies of London.

Incorporated by flcls of Parliament.

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Daguerrian Jlliniatures.

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ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION.

(For the “ Gazelle."

New Yoitx, 28th Aug., IBM.

J. D. IIASZAIID, l~lsq., DEAR Stu;

The current of men's lives very often runs more exclusively in mere business channels, than what, perhaps, is for their highest It is no tnore wise than agreeable, to be always bowed down with labour and cure. Hours of recreation, tend to bntiish sorrows and disappointments, and inspire us with courage and per- severance to meet the dilliculties which surround us amid the jour- ney oflifc. Iitdeed, these occasional seasons of change from the ploddsry of every day pursuits, not only help to render more bear- able the pathway of our existence, but they are absolutel neces- sary to the enjoyment of a healthy state of our physicu organi- zation Being allowed a short relaxation from the pursuit ofmy daily avo- cation, ljoyfully began to prepare myself to prosecute a journey for a visit to the falls of Niagara. I liiive, for a lotig titne, cherished a curiosity to see tlieiti. Accordingly I started in company with tlnee gentlemen from New York, who were going there, on the 12th instnnl, nib‘ o'clock, ri.in. Crossing the Ferry to Jersey city, we arrived there, just as the Iron Horse was itioving out of his stable screaming and panting to start on his journey. In a few ttiitiutes he was otl', dragging the ponderous train with its hundreds of passengers, at the rate of thirty miles an hour, with perfect case. This is the steam engine in its perfect state--it is it near npproach to the spiritual and pliysicnl combination. Ilow mighty is its power, of “ tire and water borti."

“ Let the engineer put the steam on, And he shakes the hill like a very demon.”

\Ve rapidly passed through some pretty villages in the State of New Jersey. Those rnost worth of notice, however, are Patterson, an extensive manufacturing vilhige situated in xi beautiful valley, se- venteen miles frotii New York; Goshen, n shire town of Orange County, which is similarly situated, seventy miles front New York. It is celebrated for the large quantities of milk and butter with which it furnishes the New York markets; and Middleton, ii. large and lsipndsotiicly built village, cont.tinitig five churches, an Academy,

c. Nothing could exceed the combination of beauty and grandettr which the lofty mountains in the vicinity of the desolate Delaware, and the beautiful Susqueliannn Rivers presented to our view, as we swept like lightning speed along their serpentine windings andgrace- ful curves. Throughout our route to Elmira lofty mountains, gently undulated hills, cultivated fields and handsome villages ntid hirin- lets, alternately met our eye, bursting upon our sight like the startling scenes ofa moving panoranitt. Among these, however, we have seen some three or four villages whose locations must decidedly be very unpleasant, in low damp swamps (for they could not be called valleys) where the itihsbitants breathe miasma, as amid the gloomy regions where it is

“ Tangled juniper, beds of weeds \’Vith many it fen where the serpent feeds And mun ne"er trod before.”

Arriving at Elmira at 5 o'clock, p. m., we exchanged cars for those of Clicniurig Railroad, which diverges here frotii the New York and Erie on which we had travelled tliua fur. Elmira is situated at the confluence of the Newton and Cliertinng ltivers. It has a ftvouruhle position for trade. By the Chernung and Susquehanna Rivers, it connects with the interior of Petinsylvnnin. Elmira is indeed a most beautiful town, and most beautifully situated; its streets are numerous and wide, shaded with young trees, and running regularly at right angles to each other. It counts about 6,000 in- habitants, and six very neat churches.

\Ve soon arrived at Jclli.-rsoii, ii large village situated on the southern extremity of Lake Seneca, whence we took the Steani- boat "Ben Loder," to Geneva, near the northern extremity of the Lake. Lake Geneva is about 40 miles long. rind about two in average breadth. The sun sank behind a gorgeous cloud, as we roiiinienced gliding down on its unrippled bosom. The sky was tinted with iningled rose colour rind purple, fading to a pale blue; and then the moon rose in her “ |lnCl0lltIt.‘(I majesty,” throwing her silvery light oti this chaste body of water, “ calrti as a sleeping child," revealing to out sight on either side, gently sloping hills, on whose sides and sutnniits we could trace the linbitatiotis of men in the midst of tall trees The scenery was indeed, enchantingly lovely. We arrived at (ienevn at 8o‘clock, where we remained for the night, with hearts full of the calm and holy feelings with which the contemplation of Nature's varied beauties inspired us. Geneva is quite a flourisliing town, has a Bank of $l00,000 capital, and College of l-igli sttinding. I“roni Geneva to Buffalo the distance is I27 miles, for which we started at 4 o'clock, a.m., and although rather tedious. it is nevertheless it beautiful ride. Rochester, famous for “spirit rnppitigs " severity-six miles from Buffalo encloses is large space of ground. Its houses are tirll and numerous.

Arriving at Buffalo at 9 a.m., we hastened on board the steamer " l.’.inerald," which runs between that city and Chippewa near to the Nttignrii I"iills. \Vr.- litid (I very pleasant trip oti the lake. I liked the appearance of the Americttti much better than that of the C:tn:id.i aide ofit. The former is studded all along with handsome farms and fnrtn-lttiuses and pretty villngus, while the latter is com- paratively thinly inliabited, and its villages of less pleasing appear- ntice; yet still it may boast of soitie very tine looking places. '.l‘he land on this side is ttiorc level and apparently of better quality.

The first indication of our proximity to the fnlls, as we neared to Chippewa, on the Canada side, was ti hoarse rumbling, which was scarcely audible nt the distance of four or live miles, but which opened on the ear as we advanced, with increasing roar, until at the distance of two miles, it became loud as “ the voice of many waters.” But the celutiin of mist that now ascended, as ' from it pit, marked more dtelinitr.-Iy than sound could do, the exact position of this scene of wonders.

With respect to the impression ninde on me by the first view of the Falls uti our way to the UIIIIOII llouse, I must say, that I was soniewlint disappointed, not taking itito consideration that I had been viewing them from a giddy height, but my anticipation of their rinignilicence, was more than fully realized, on vtetving them at a point close to where

“ Loops the torrent in its wild cttrecr, VI/hile slinke its barriers as in fear."

One may read tomes ofboolts descriptive of the falls, and yet have no adequate idea of the emotions of terror, wonder and delight with which tliev fill the mind ofthe beholder.

From Table Rock we had one brottd and imposing view of the entire l"ri|ls. Near it, there is an establislitiicrit at which dresses are provided, and guides furnished to conduct travellers under the rock, and thence under the sheet of water. Wishing to see all that was to be seen, I arrayed riiyitclf with a canvass jacket and a ttirpnulin slouched cap, &c., and descended the winding stairs to the rocky path. In front was the sheet of water below at the left is the river, white with foam; and on the shore large bodies of rocks that have tumbled frotii the arch under which the travel- lers are wending their way.

" And now we behold The glittering stream with rniiihow bound, The dizzy height, the roar, the gult'p.ofound.”

I must confess, that I was somewhat frightened, looking above my head and beholding the mighty mass divided into thousands of fissures, and rocks hanging equipoiaed ready to crush the traveller through this dangerous ppiss. h I fp‘in wqpld hrpve retraced my steps when about halfway an or t e s set, at t e stout ainew arm of the guide held me first, and at only consolation was t e t-ld proverb, " What has been done.’ I therefore followed the guide to the exitremity of the taath, IMII then returntzld IIh.I'lI“II|I, Ins pos- sible. cannot bnt loo upontiis paiisin un ert s eeto water, an exposure of life. A inucb tier view of the hits may be had than the steamer “ Maid of the Mist," runnin four times it day, and passing along the American and the Great orss Slice I-‘alls, so close. that the spray dashes over the best. The view thus afforded, in the highest sublinie, and perfectly safe. A few cars since, a young con with s Pnrsort, tosk pu- gnge la the "Ilald ofthe list." and when savslspsd iutbsspray

of the Cataract, were united in wedlock. What an altar before which to make nuptial vows !

We next visited Drummondville, a flourishing place, standing on the ground where was fought the famous battle of Lund’s Lane. Near it there is a tower erected, overlooking the— battle ground and the surrounding country as far as Queenston heights. An aged soldier is always to be found at the tower who is ready to give vist- tors a complete history of the battle.

It is said, that after the battle, the American dead were thrown in a heap and burnt; and the Indians carried some of the wounded, who were yet alive, to share the same fate, but were stayed in their inhuman conduct b the exertions of the British so|diers—of one it is related, that seeing an Indian dragging a wounded American to the ll.-trnos, who was begging for his ife, he despatched the Indian. threw his body into the heap and saved the American. This was the greatest brittle which took place on the frontier. From the battle ground we visited the Burning Spring, which is half a mile frotn the Falls, within asliort distance of the Rapids in the Niagara ltiver. This Spring, I look upon as one of the great- est curiosities to be seen here. 'l‘he water which is wartti, is sur- charged with sulphuretted hydrogen gas, which on introducing a light. immediately takes fire and burns with a clear steady flame.

We next visited the suspension Bridge, which, as you are utvure, spans the l|itt'fll\V gorge of the Niagara River, between the Cata- ract and the \Vhirlpool, is the most wonderful piece of workman- ship in the world. It is 800 feet long, eight wide and 230 above the water. Its cost was $190,000. It looks frotii the bank of the river like thread hung high in the heavens.

Leaving the Bridge, we passed through the Cataract Village on the Artiericain side, which cotriprises a line plot of ground on the height above the Ferry. Crossing the Bridge which connects Bath and Goat islands with the main land, I stood for some time be- liolding the mighty rushing waters as they hastened on with tre- tnendous velocity towards the fearful abyss. \Vending our way across Goat Island, we crossed the Terrapin Bridge and ascended the tower, frotri the top of which, we had a s lendid view of the Horse Shoe Falls. \Ve next descended the iddle Staircase, and followed the pntli leading to the 1Eolus Cave or Cave of the Winds. 'I‘lie Cove is about I20 feet across, 50 feet wide, and 100 high, and is situated directly behind the centre Full or Cascade, which at the bottom is nioro than 100 feet wide. This scene is terrific indeed. llcre

“ 'I‘he weeping rocks distil with constant dews, The gushing waters pensive thoughts infuse."

We next crossed the bridge to Prospect Island. Here we had a firte view ofthe American I-‘alls. Croiising the ferry about half ti mile below the Falls, we repaired to the Clifton House, situated on the first rise of the hill on the Canada side, filled with wonder and delight at our first visit to the great Falls of Niagara. The Clifton llouse is a beautiful and well-regulated House. Its gentle- nianly Proprietor, conducts it entirely on the I-In lislt system. It had about -I00 guests, among wltoiii was Jenny ind, the celebrat- ed Cantutricc.

But ’l'inie’s wings which are silvery and noiseless. soon stole away the fleeting hours of day; and the sun was already descend- ing below the hills in the West, as we re-crossed the ferry, to take the Cars for Butihlo. Buffalo, where we remained all night, is situated oti the side of Lake Erie. and is 22 miles from the Falls, and three hundred and twenty-eiglit from Alban , the Capital of the “ Empire State." 'l'liougli Butfalo is but a ew years growth, it is already a very important City, and promises to be the finest and largest in this part of the New York State. Its Streets are long, wide and regular and well paved; and many of its houses tall and elegant. It is situated in a favourable position for Trade with the interior of New York by the Erie Cutiul, and with the \'Vestern Staten‘ by the Lakes, Eric, Huron, and Ontario.

Leaving Bnflitlo, after a pleasant journey, via Schenectady, we arrived at Saratoga at 7 o’clock p.m. This place may be called the “ Jerusalem whether the tribes go up to the feast,” appointed by "as|iion and fully. It is the Lethe, into whose waves must sink all the thousand cares and vexations attendant on city life, the great cauldron of fashion and politics, during the reign of the Dog Star.

Notwitstanding the ridiculous displays of guady dress, costl equipnges, absurd rivalries, and dissipating amusements which cli.-trncterize society at Snrntoga, it is, nevertheless, a delightful and healthy retreat for one who seeks real couifort and relaxation front active life.

A concourse of people—-young and old, male and female-—in- vnlids and robust and hearty manhood, may be seen as early as 5 o'clock wending their way towards its many springs to drink of their waters. 'l'lieir medicinal virtue is allowed by competent judges, to be very great. “ Congress Spring," which is the best. is composed ofCtirbonate of Lime, Sulphate of Soda, Broniite of Pottissiuni, 8Lc. 'l‘licre are any quantities of Hotels; but the best are the United States. Union and Congress llull.

After a pleasant visit of tivo days here, we started in the morn- ing express train for the " City of Notions.” On this route we passed through the celebrated Green Mountains of Vermont. and the \\'hito .\lotintnins of New Ilainpshire. I shall not attotript to describe the sublime and magnificent scenery of

“ Those Peaks of earth o'er gazing mountains.”

It is lI|lI“'ClII)lll)l6. Even, Irving in his " Rip Van \Vinkle,” Coop- er in his “Pioneers.” and other graphic writers, have fallen short of an ample description of it. It is almost enough to stagger hu- man faith to believe, thatn Itnilroad track could ever have been projected on this route, and to see the rocks that linve been cleft asunder, the mountains of dirt thrown up—now through caverns, and anon over massive bridges of mason work, and to see the fire horse with long trains of cars. careeritig through the air, in like lightning speed. The undertaking of which, would be enough to appal any other but an American.

“'3 were struck with the beauty, elegance and neatness of the fnrni-liousea and villages in these sections ofthe States of New Eng- land, through which we travelled on this splendid routeto Boston, where we arrived at 7 o'clock in the evening. Ilnving visited the usual places of interest in and around Boston the next day, we found ourselves cotiifortnbly seated in one of the many can attach- ed to the thundering locomotive at the \Vorcester De t, snorting and pulling, anxious to start on his Jehu race. Li a lightning on its heaven-sent IIIIIIIOII, we hurried along, through green fields, and passed beautiful villages with their neat white churches, with sharp spires intirig itito the lit , for an hour and it half, when we arrived at orcenter, 44 milcslrom Boston, and 194 from New York. Worcester is a large and flourishing town, situated in the " heart of the Commonwealth," and is the centre of a great inland trade. In I8-I9, the population was l6,950, beingn gain since I84! of 9,804. It is the centre of an important Itailroad coni- munication, which makes it one of the greatest thoroughfares in the country. The Blackstone Canal extends from Worcester to Pro- vidence on both sides of the Blackstone River, 45 miles. The streets are, most of tlten.. regularly laid out, and ornamented with beautiful shade trees. It is abundantly supplied with water, brought through an aqueduct from the neighbouring hills. The American Antiquarian Society at this place, founded by Dr. J. 'l'homns, is a plztce of considerable interest, as well as the State Lunatic Asylum established in 1832.

Our next stopping-place was Springfield, the most important ofthe towns on this route. Lying upon a bank of the Connecticut River, 98 miles from Boston and I42 front New York, it is the centre of a large inland and river trade, while its natural as well as its artificial advantages, render it one of the most important com- mercial ,depots on the Connecticut River. It has railroads diverging from it on the North to Greenfield, East to Boston, West to Albany. and South to Ilsrtford and New Haven.