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The Supper Bell, was not an unwelcome   sound to us, and we were soon seated on the Table - A Dish of Strawberries, being   placed near me - I looked at them - and ruminated what to do - Not feeling at all   disposed, to resist the temptation of eating a few of them, tho’ my appetite for   them, was by no means increased, when my Chinese Eyes,"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/07df61a5-d0c9-4389-8b15-6c4856430471/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_4","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"10","height":2416,"width":1544,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/b2428707-7037-43ec-be14-3c8ab21999a5/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/b2428707-7037-43ec-be14-3c8ab21999a5","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2,4,8]}]},"height":2416,"width":1544},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_4","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"God, we sustained no injury, but fright - after about 30 minutes delay, it was   repaired, and with the assistance of the Passengers replaced upon the Rails - with   my nerves considerably disturbed, I was again seated, and we arrived at the   beautiful Ttown of Auburn with out further incident, but with feelings quite   disposed to take our farewell of Rail Cars - . Visited the State Prison - an immense   Building containing 800 Cells, there are about 600. Occupants - we passed thro’   the principal Assortments - visited the different Work Shops, and saw the Prisoners   busily engaged at their different Trades - It was with a melancholy feeling of   commiseration, I behold Human Nature, thus depraved - I thought the   countenances of many of them, indicated hardened inquity - our Guide took us into   the eating Room - it was an appalling, sickening sight, to see 400 Wooden Plates,   with a morsel of cold Fish, & three Potatoes, with an equal number of Tin Basins,   filled with Meat Broth - We soon hastened from this dreary abode of wickedness -   purchased some materials, made by its Inmates, and took our departure - . The   clouds indicated a Shower, and the Rain falling sooner than we contemplated,   Elizth. and myself hastened, across the Bridge, leaving our Bons Maris, to join us,   at a more measured pace. - The Rain increasing, we sought shelter, at the first   humble Dwelling at hand - and were made welcome, by two Aunt Pollys, Disciples   of"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/b2428707-7037-43ec-be14-3c8ab21999a5/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_5","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"11","height":2416,"width":1507,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/f3248e28-b251-48b8-8fba-d3a8ee3ae8bc/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/f3248e28-b251-48b8-8fba-d3a8ee3ae8bc","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2,4,8]}]},"height":2416,"width":1507},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_5","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"the Old School, being not a little antique in their conversation and appearance -   Finding them, (particularly the elder) disposed to be communicative, we entered   into conversation with them - . The nasal twang of one of them, forcibly brought to   my recollection, associations of Childhood, when with sixpence in my Purse, I   made purchases - (such as a penny mint stick, or a more weighty, a three Cent   Water melon, at Mammy Moorhouse little stone Cottage, situate on the border of   the E. Town Creek - Judging it was near their dinner hour, it being 12 O.Clck, and   the necessary preparation seemed to indicate it, together with the entrance of the   Good Man of the House - Mr. Williams went in quest of Umbrellas - having   thanked them, for the shelter afforded us, we took our leave, and in a few minutes   were at our Lodgings - .  We designed to ride to Skeneatles after dinner, but the   rain prevented - .  W. Directly after Breakfast, having hired a Barouche, we visited the Town and   Lake of Skeneatles - called at Doctr. Porters - met S. Porter & Mrs. Shelden there -   call also at Mr. Pardees - returning to Auburn to Dinner - .  At ½ past 3 O.Clck, we   took the Stage for Geneva - have a pleasant ride, tho’ not unaccompanied with a   few hard thumps - passing  over a Bridge, a mile in length, which extends quite   across Cayuga Lake, commanding an extensive"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/f3248e28-b251-48b8-8fba-d3a8ee3ae8bc/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_6","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"12","height":2416,"width":1544,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/7bc9548e-c9a0-49d8-b2e8-02da12dbb375/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/7bc9548e-c9a0-49d8-b2e8-02da12dbb375","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2,4,8]}]},"height":2416,"width":1544},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_6","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"picturesque view of the surrounding Country - Arrived at Mr. Burrills, just as the   Sun was loosing its rays, beneath the Western Sky - .  Were met by Mr. and Mrs.   Burrill, with welcome salutations - we now seperate.  Husband & self, take   Lodgings at Mrs. Manns.  The Hotel, is situated directly on the Bank of Seneca   Lake - are well accommodated, having a large Room, with four Windows, and a   Door, that opens on a Piazza where we can enjoy the water prospect, to advantage,   and surely, if I had a particle of Poetry, in my composition, imagination would now   pourtray descriptive beauty - sup & retire.  T. Rose at an early hour, in good health and spirits, to look at the rising Sun, on   the beautiful serene Seneca - after having returned thanks, to our Heavenly   Benefactor, for our preservation thus far, on our Journey, we were called to   Breakfast. - - .  A Steam Boat, is now on the move, for an excursion to Jefferson,   situated at the head of the Lake, distance 40 Miles.  A party of several hundred   Firemen, together with their Wives & Sweet Hearts, compose this motley Groupe,   on an excursion of pleasure, - as the Boat,  recedes from the Wharf (a band of   Music being on Board) their Military strains, call my attention to the Window,   from whence, I have an unobstructed view, until it disappears - . The loud huzzas   of the people on"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/7bc9548e-c9a0-49d8-b2e8-02da12dbb375/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_7","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"13","height":2416,"width":1491,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/205981cb-439c-4952-b459-c4e9c4053c7d/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/205981cb-439c-4952-b459-c4e9c4053c7d","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2,4,8]}]},"height":2416,"width":1491},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_7","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Shore, together with the lively sounds on Board, bespeak much mirth and joyous   feeling - .  The appearance of the Boat, brought forcibly to my mind, the beautiful   description of Byron - “She walks the water, like a Thing of Life.”  Husband says,   we must take a trip,  on the Lake, before our departure. - Mr. Williams calls to see   us at our new Abode - and says, the whole Concern, will be here presently to see   us, and to take us a riding - after which, Mrs. Rose claims our company to Dinner.    Our ride is pleasant - noticing many desirable Residences with elevated situations,   overlooking the Lake - I am much delighted with the appearance of the Terraced   Gardens - they really at a distance have an enchantment, & by a Novel Reader,   would be deemed Fairy Ground - . Geneva contains many spacious Houses, but   however much pleased with the novelty of the scenery, in this Western Region, I   have seen nothing surpassing the large, commodious, & elegant Grounds, of the   Bogert Mansion, at Harlaem - Mr. & Mrs. Burrill dine in company with us, at Doctr.   Rose’s - are interested in looking over the collection of Shells, made by the Doctr.   and Wife, when in quest of health, at Santa Croix - Are invited to dine the   following day at Mr. Burrills - accept the invitation for Saturday. -   F. A rainy day - . I find after so many days of excitement, there is really a   luxury, in the prospect of a few hours, uninterrupted quietude - so have seated   myself"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/205981cb-439c-4952-b459-c4e9c4053c7d/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_8","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"14","height":2432,"width":1563,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/c75eee74-88b5-41b9-b4d4-d93621b0e128/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/c75eee74-88b5-41b9-b4d4-d93621b0e128","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2,4,8]}]},"height":2432,"width":1563},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_8","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"to accomplish a little indispensible sewing and writing, but find I have a very   noisy, companion near me - A talking Parrot, has perched himself, on the top of a   very lofty Willow Tree, taking advantage of his liberty, (having escaped from a   neighbouring Cage) he is ceaseless in his prating calling to the Waiters of the   House, to make haste, & wait on “poor Poll.” – having finished my Task, I am now   at leisure for a walk - but the rain hinders us from going.  A Party of “Would be   Genteels” arrive here to Tea, on their way to the Falls__.  They are bold &   boisterous, in their manners, discovering a manifest want of education, in the very   bad Grammar, they make use of – As Mr. B_t is writing I enjoy their eloquence in   silence - I was soon however satisfied, that no pleasure would be derived from   their society, and bade them a willing, but silent - adieu, & retired for the night -   finding a cheerful fire in our Bed Room, quite acceptable on the 21st of June.___  S. Accompany Mrs. Burrill, together with Mrs. Rose & Elizh in a ride thro’ the   Village - call at a Friends House, to give us an opportunity of seeing their Garden,   which is beautifully laid out with Flowers & Shrubbery - having high Terraced   walks - 116 Steps descending to the bottom, divided into 13. Terraces - The day is   passed pleasantly - Mr. Burrill is an agreeable, well educated Man - his Wife, an   amiable, pleasing companion - After Tea, we fill two Vehicles, - I accompany the   Doctr & Mrs. Rose"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/c75eee74-88b5-41b9-b4d4-d93621b0e128/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_9","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"15","height":2432,"width":1512,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/0b7499b2-edeb-42ff-8d5b-e8d8c3b13cc0/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/0b7499b2-edeb-42ff-8d5b-e8d8c3b13cc0","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2432,"width":1512},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_9","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"riding on the Shore, surrounding the Lake, which a few years since, had been   ornamented with majestic Oaks, the natural growth of the Forest - together with   Sycamores, the growth of many years, but recently had fallen a sacrifice to the   Spirit of Improvement, and were cut down - Had some entreating voice, exclaimed   “Woodman, spare those Trees, the influence might have confered a Favour on   Posterity. - The gorgeous rays, of the setting Sun, were fast sinking in the West,   leaving a soft pale tint on the waters of the Lake. - and we regretted hot having set   out at an earlier hour, that would have admitted of extending our ride to Rose Hill,   the Seat of the Doctr. Father, which overlooks the beautiful Village of Geneva on   the Banks of the Lake. - Returned to the Franklin Hotel, and bade our kind Friends,   Adieu for the night.  Sun- A relative of Mr. Bogerts, - by the same name, calls to accompany us to   Church - heard the Revd. Mr. Abell, who is the Pastor of the Reformed Dutch   Church - Doctr Rose & Wife, call for us, in the afternoon - a most uninteresting,   unmeaning discourse, by the Revd Mr. Baldwin of the E. Church - After service, we   returned to our Lodgings, walking thro’ the Main Street, and viewing with delight   the Gardens, as we passed along, abounding in Flowers and Roses, of every   variety, which grow luxuriantly in this congenial soil. —  M. 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York - . left Geneva after breakfast, for Rochester - arrived ¼ before   6’ O’Clck - took Tea, and walked out to see Genesee Falls (from whence Sam   Patch took his fatal leap) and the Aqueduct - - fatigued and retire.  T. Pursue our Journey in good health, leaving at 8’O Clck in a Post Chaise -   stop on the way to eat a miserable Dinner - are much hurried by our Driver, (who   knowing his own business best) is determined (unbeknown of course to us) to keep   a head of the Line of Stages - when near overtaking a certain Fellow Driver, he   gave the Lash to his Horses, and ran at full speed, for the distance of ½ Mile - .    Providentially Mr Wiliams, had taken a seat on the Box - . He remonstrated, that   the Ladies would be much terrified, but his entreaties were of no avail, and fearing   the consequence, he resolutely rested the Reins from the Villain, - receiving from   him, a hearty “Damn ye, for that” - Stopping soon after, to water the Horses - (with   Mr. Bogerts permission) I raised my voice, to the highest pitch of female   eloquence,) affecting to be the infuriated Woman, and I think I did justice to my   part on the Scene.  The other Females, with approving voices, sanctioned the   resolution, of having the Driver discharged from his Post - however we were   appeased with the promise of another Driver, and that the like should not occur   again.  Thanks to a Watchful Providence, we arrived in"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/dc4a72ce-a49b-43dc-ba9a-d3c4cf17d6d5/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_11","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"17","height":2416,"width":1507,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/5a6fdd0c-0023-4a48-b399-344ca44dc844/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/5a6fdd0c-0023-4a48-b399-344ca44dc844","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2416,"width":1507},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_11","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"safety at Lock Port, where we parted from our agreeable Companions, from N.   York, they taking the Rail Cars we not wishing to travel, with such rapidity —  After Tea, we walked to the Canal, to view five double locks, cut thro’ the   Mountain, the one opening into the other.  Our Hostess and two little Daughters,   were very attentive, furnishing us with some curious specimens of Minerals.  For a   more extensive view of the surrounding Country, Eliz and self, ascend to the top of   the House, climbing from the Ballustrade, to the top of the steep shingled Roof —  which proved to be, rather a Boyish elevation, as we found it difficult to keep our   footing, and made not a few slides in descending — Fatigued, and retire for the   night —  T. Conclude to wait until after Dinner — and not having forgot our Rail Road   fright, we hire a Carriage to take us to Lewiston. - Passing thro the Indian village,   being a remnant of the Tuscarora Tribe. — the Natives were pursuing their various   agricultural pursuits — saw a number of Squaw milking their Cows, with apparent   industry and comfort — they have a small Church, together with a School house.   [drawing of a church] — When passing thro the Village, we met the greatest   Object of deformity I ever witnessed in Human shape, - we were almost   questioning — “Can be possess a Soul”—! I shall never forget my feelings at the   moment, altho I instantly turned from the sight, with repulsive horror, my   imagination was disturbed for a long time"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/5a6fdd0c-0023-4a48-b399-344ca44dc844/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_12","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"18","height":2432,"width":1544,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/70ae9bac-cf72-42e1-b06b-e404f4a0e0e6/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/70ae9bac-cf72-42e1-b06b-e404f4a0e0e6","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2432,"width":1544},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_12","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"just beyond the Village, we noticed an enormous Eagle, towering at an immense   height, over our heads — arrived at Lewiston to Supper. — I now begin to think of   heading on Classic Ground - . Brocks Monument on Quenston heights, [drawing    of the monument] is directly opposite my Bedroom window, the Niagara River   only intervening — it was the scene of an important Battle, both during the French,   & American War ___.  Friday - as nothing of particular interest invites our stay — altho it is raining (but   the Hotel being very indifferent,) we conclude to hire a Carriage, and leave for   Niagara — I must not forget that it was at Lewiston, that little James, manifested   so much manly spirit — When preparing for our Departure, packing &c. - seeing   his Mother, was in want of some personal strength, in unstrapping a Trunk he   quickly remarked, “Mother I can do it”. (on our discovering some surprize, at his   supposed conceit), without hesitation, and to the utter astonishment of both of us,   he whirled a heavy Trunk around, selected from a bunch of Keys, the one fitting   the lock, unstrapped & unlocked it — with a dexterity & strength far beyond his   years — being a little beyond five years of age. - . - . Taking the Road over the   Mountain, that bounds the Niagara River, we ascend the dangerous & immense   Hill, which was a scene of"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/70ae9bac-cf72-42e1-b06b-e404f4a0e0e6/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_13","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"19","height":2432,"width":1528,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/3449bb6f-dd5f-4317-9e45-93cc8f5aac85/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/3449bb6f-dd5f-4317-9e45-93cc8f5aac85","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2432,"width":1528},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_13","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Bloodshed in 1759.  The Driver halting at the Top, afforded us, a very picturesque   view, of the adjacent Country. — About 3 Miles from the Falls, is a deep Ravine,   on our Driver remarking, it was an object of some attraction, we left the Carriage,   with the exception of little James — who remarked “he did not like to go to the   Devils Hole.” (it being so called).  As it had been raining, so as to make the walk   wet & muddy, by placing Boards, Elizh. & myself found the way tolerably dry - . -   A fearful Peace indeed, — and truly terrific — associated with Revolutionary   events, when all but the Drummer of a French Aarmy were driven over its Banks,   by the merciless British Soldiers and perished — Arrive at the Falls in the midst of   a Thunder Storm. - are all anxiety & impatience, to behold the great & mighty   wonder. - After passing over the Bridge, from the Main land to Goat Island, and   viewing the Articles kept for sale, by the Man who receives the Toll, Indian Bags,   made of Beads, Minerals &c &c. - The walk to the Falls is romantic & rural — I   gazed in silent wonder-!  Was pointed out the unfortunate spot, where Doctr   Huggerford was killed, by a Rock falling upon him — he was engaged in taking   notes in his Memorandum Book, when the sad & melancholy accident occurred _ _   We walked"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/3449bb6f-dd5f-4317-9e45-93cc8f5aac85/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_14","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"2","height":2432,"width":1523,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/28a13487-d956-47b8-9c2b-554d5ec4f8a4/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/28a13487-d956-47b8-9c2b-554d5ec4f8a4","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2432,"width":1523},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_14","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"discovered to me, that they were finely sprinkled with Sand, in lieu of Sugar - - .   Eh bien - dis je a moi même, We have something of a Journey to perform, and if   we are often to forgo the enjoyment, of so delicious a Fruit, only for the want of   proper attention and cleanliness, on the part of those who provide them, I would at   least, they should bear a part in the mortification.—So calculating on a few   malicious Grins from the Waiters, (by way of Prelude) I modestly asked for a   Tumbler of Water, and washed a saucer free of them, for Mr Bogert & Myself -.-   From the Supper Table, we soon took possession of our Bedrooms as they were   contiguous to each other, it afforded us an opportunity of holding a Confab, and   examination of our Beds. the result was - finding the Sheets on James Bed, not   only Damp, but absolutely wet -. The Chamber Bell (which was not very gently   touched) soon brought a Shamrock Lassie, of recent importation, to our summons.   - We remonstrated on the evil, she might have subjected us to - Her reply was -   “Ha, and shure it was a grate mustake, for there is plenty of good things for ye in   the House - after some delay, the Sheets were returned, having been dried, which   did not at all confirm her remark of the abundance.  We congratulated ourselves,   on the discovery, concluding we had been taught, a timely & salutary lesson - (to   examine well our bedding for the future--) We now bade each other, good night,   tho’ not without mutual fear, of"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/28a13487-d956-47b8-9c2b-554d5ec4f8a4/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_15","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"20","height":2416,"width":1563,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/fc11a3c1-6136-4497-a0a3-faf231bfe9ce/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/fc11a3c1-6136-4497-a0a3-faf231bfe9ce","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2416,"width":1563},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_15","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"around the Island, with hasty steps, as a black and threatening Cloud, gave us,   portentious indications of a Shower — arrive at our Lodgings, converse on the   Wonders we have seen, & retire for the night, being lulled to sleep, by the noise of   the Waters.  F. The Weather rainy, read, write & talk, until dinner Unexpectedly decide on   taking the Rail Cars for Buffalo — with very great reluctance (not yet having   become reconciled to flying thro the air) I take my seat - . We arrive without   accident - distance 22 Miles — take lodgings at the American Hotel —  - Saturday Morning in health — After breakfast take a walk to do some   shopping — the stores are well sustained with dry goods, & Fancy Articles —  return and dine — conclude it is, but an indifferent Dinner, as appearances are   calculated to lead us to expect more consistency — Walking out after dinner, go on   board, a splend Steamer — are surprised to notice, the immense quantity of   Shipping — and the rapid increase of Commerce — on our return, stop and refresh   ourselves with a Glass of Ice Cream — the largest Establishment of the kind I have   ever seen, surpassing N. York or Phila _ _   - Sunday Morning. a Party arrived here last night from N. York — the De   Forest’s &c &c — attend Church twice, preaching acceptable — a novel taste to us   in lighting the Churches — some dozen, or more, Astral Lamps"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/fc11a3c1-6136-4497-a0a3-faf231bfe9ce/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_16","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"21","height":2416,"width":1469,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/30dce155-d135-47cc-8609-a99d9a83fd92/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/30dce155-d135-47cc-8609-a99d9a83fd92","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2416,"width":1469},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_16","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"so constructed as to form a Chandeliers, for the Centre. –  M. Ascend 145. Steps in order to reach the top of the House, take a farewell   view of the scenery around Buffalo — noticing the number of Rooms, which this   immense Building contains — numbered 110. others alphabetically numbered —   making in the aggregate, at least 125. - - the Furniture, is of the most costly kind —  (giving evident proofs of the folly, of the Purchaser, now reaping his reward, by   dragging out his existence in Prison — Specimens of extravagance — Candelabras   on [1 S – 300 . $.] a number of spacious Parlors, furnished with Wilton Carpets —  Scarlet Damask Hangings, with Sofas & Chairs to match — Mirrors extending,   from the Ceiling to the Floor - &c &c - - Leave Buffalo at 12’O’Clck, in the Steam   Boat, Red Jacket, for Chippewa Upper Canada — have a pleasant sail, tho not   unattended (as we afterwards were told) with danger, having ventured too near the   Rapids, below Navy Island — From perils, seen & unseen, are we thus mercifully   preserved! – Pass Grand, & Navy Island – scenes of warfare – stop at Schollsers,   are pointed to the Spot, where the British, shot an American Soldier, who made his   escape from on board the Caroline — which was seized by the fiendish Red Coats,   set on fire, and sent floating over the Falls* — as no Arms, were on board, no   resistance was made. — it is not known, how many    (* In a late communication from the British Gov. this outrage is less blameable.)"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/30dce155-d135-47cc-8609-a99d9a83fd92/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_17","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"22","height":4864,"width":3088,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/065b78e2-bc95-4ed8-8d29-67a90953e819/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/065b78e2-bc95-4ed8-8d29-67a90953e819","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4864,"width":3088},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_17","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"persons were on board — several were missing - -. Will not the Americans,   remember with due resentment so cruel an outrage? — Are detained at Chippewa   an hour, waiting for the Stage — it is a desolate looking place, and not much to be   seen, but rough looking Canadians, and British Soldiers.  The House we stopped at,   was decorated with Evergreens, & Roses of Blue & Pink Muslin, preparatory to a   Ball - .  Being on British Ground, which I predict will not always belong to them,   at least if a War should occur, I hope the Americans, will claim & subdue Canada.   — I now felt myself in a Strange Country — arrived at the Falls in time for dinner,   at the Clifton Hotel, — Our first excursion was, to descend the immense Hill to the   Ferry -, it is a fearful prospect, when from the waters edge, below, you cast an   upward glance, at the tremendous Rock, overhanging the fearful height — the   scenery here, is very picturesque, but borders, rather too much on the terrific for   my enjoyment, and I felt an anxious timidity, to make my hasty escape to the top   of the mountain - . purchased some specimens of the variety of Minerals &   departed  T. - After breakfast set out in good earnest, (having become deeply interested)   to take a view from every point of observation - - The best view of the Falls, is,   from Clifton House, Canada side, kept by a"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/065b78e2-bc95-4ed8-8d29-67a90953e819/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_18","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"23","height":4864,"width":3056,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/043c76ac-b05f-4dbe-9b99-479288c1c6b4/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/043c76ac-b05f-4dbe-9b99-479288c1c6b4","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":1024,"scaleFactors":[1,2,4,8]}]},"height":4864,"width":3056},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_18","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"worthy, pious man, Harmanus Chrysler — whose Church, (the R. Dutch) the   British Government have converted into a Barracks, for the Soldiers stationed    there. — Our attention, is filled called, to the Camera Obscura — (kept by an   Englishman of polite, genteel manners -) — a very beautiful Painting, descriptive   of the Falls — Making our observations, as we pass along the great, and   stupendous Bank to the Museum - were we purchase a fanciful Basket, filled with   Minerals — hear the story of the ill fated Caroline — purchase among other   articles, a piece of the Wreck - - After viewing with admiring wonder, this greatest   of Natures Works - not forgetting to guard our Footsteps, while standing on Table   Rock — as a deep Fissure some feet from the edge, gives a premonitory caution,   that time will effect, a partial demolition, of this tremendous Rock — having   returned, and refreshed ourselves, with a Glass of Lemon Ade, we retire to rest   until Dinner - . After Dinner sit at a Window opposite the Falls, until the Bell calls   us to Tea, having been unmindful of Time — for we are lost in contemplation -!   No description, can do justice to this mighty rush of Waters, - it inspires me with   reverential feelings of awe, - and while I gaze in silent wonder, contemplating its   foaming"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/043c76ac-b05f-4dbe-9b99-479288c1c6b4/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_19","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"24","height":4882,"width":2948,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/d842bfba-e97f-49dc-a7e6-65826507ec31/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/d842bfba-e97f-49dc-a7e6-65826507ec31","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4882,"width":2948},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_19","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Surges, an Echo, proclaims to my listening Ear - , how boundless — boundless, is   Eternity!     After Tea, seat ourselves in the Parlor for observation, amusing ourselves with   remarks on others, who I suppose were not less civil, in their turn, toward us. - As   we think of leaving today, have risen at an early hour, to take a farewell view of   the great and mighty Cataract — The magnificence of the scene, is again beheld,   with increasing wonder and admiration — the effect is overpowering - - while   standing on the brow of the Hill, I thought, --  “How fearful and dizzy,  Tis to cast ones eye so low,  I’ll look no more, -  Lest my brain turn, & the deficient sight,  Topple down head long — ”  We bid our Host a good bye, and departed, having hired his Carriage, to take us to   Queenston — Our driver proves himself, a dull stupid Irishman — travelling at a   snails pace — we find he has taken us some distance (designedly we suppose)   beyond the direct Road — as our intention was, to stop at the Whirl Pool, - another   of Natures, awe inspiring Works.  We resolve however, not to be disappointed in   our Rout — so stop at the first, sorry looking Inn — and in the first place, request   the stupid Son of"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/d842bfba-e97f-49dc-a7e6-65826507ec31/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_20","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"25","height":4790,"width":2894,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/ba470f8c-3cbe-40e3-883a-7edf82ef56c4/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/ba470f8c-3cbe-40e3-883a-7edf82ef56c4","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4790,"width":2894},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_20","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Erin, to grease the Wheels of his Carriage — as the music was rather shrill in our   Ears — we then directed him to wheel about, and proceed on our contemplated   excursion — having viewed this last of Natures fearful Curiosities — we   proceeded on our Journey — stopping by the way, and robbing the Cherry Trees of   some Branches, the Fruit of which, was not yet ripe on the 2nd July.  – Approaching   Brocks Monument, which is a short distance, south of the antique Village of   Queenston, we stop at the top of the Mountain sending our Driver a head — I   resolved to ascend to the top of the Monument — which is 126 feet in height, but   being on an immense elevation, appears much higher — after ascending a very   circular Stair-Case, counting 175 Steps, I was landed at the top — walked around   the Ballustrade, noticed the Dome completely filled with names — but as I did not   feel desirous to immortalize my name, by registering it here — I left what space   there was remaining for others — took a farewell look at the surrounding Country   and descended — Again seated in the Carriage, we proceed to make inquiries at   the Inn.  – and learn we are to be taken across Niagara River, in a small Row Boat,   to Lewiston. — The Ferryman standing in need of some assistance in lifting our   Baggage, a British Centinel kindly"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/ba470f8c-3cbe-40e3-883a-7edf82ef56c4/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_21","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"26","height":4877,"width":3001,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/f96599b7-0e38-4176-a1f6-336422ee30a9/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/f96599b7-0e38-4176-a1f6-336422ee30a9","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4877,"width":3001},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_21","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"aided him, in putting our Trunks in the Boat, for which he was severely   reprimanded by a Superior Officer, and I greatly fear, afterwards flogged - - Being   safely landed — we take passage on board, the Splendid Steam Boat, St.   Lawrence.  Captn Evans — having secured two State Rooms the Captn kindly &   generously offers us a Collation our appetites were keen, and we made a hearty   meal  - A Party consisting of the Goodwins, and some others come on board soon after   us, on their way to Montreal.  We have a delightful sail down Lake Ontario — so   much pleased as to wish our excursion, was to be of farther extension — The Captn   is polite & attentive, and after a very pleasant night sail of 150 Miles — having   slept soundly, we are aroused in the morning of ½ past 3’O.Clck — by the ringing   of the Bell, for Oswego Passengers — Dress in haste — go on shore — and arrive   at Oswego Hotel at 5 O.Clck find our accommodations, much superior to the   Welland House. – After eating a comfortable breakfast, are at ½ past 7’O Clck —  on board a Canal Boat for Syracuse.  – I still continue to be pleased with this mode   of travelling — The very tedious and tiresome Water Rides complained of by   many, suits my views of comfort — I like things safe and sure — and not flying   thro’"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/f96599b7-0e38-4176-a1f6-336422ee30a9/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_22","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"27","height":4831,"width":2973,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/627ac18b-9afc-4593-91c8-5f75b75af396/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/627ac18b-9afc-4593-91c8-5f75b75af396","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4831,"width":2973},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_22","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"the Air on Straws, scarcely discerning the colour of the Foliage, accompanied with   constant breathless anxiety —.  We are pleased again to see our former Captn   having before journeyed with him —      It being the 4th July — we are saluted at Hinmansville, by a heavy Cannon.  –  Arrive at Syracuse ¼ past 4’O’Clck — The Canal Boat Stopping opposite   Syracuse House, where we hear heavy Cannonading — and find the first & second   Piazza, crowded with the Military and Spectators — here seems to be, the Centre   of attention — noise and confusion, hurly burly - Independence celebrated in good   earnest — We are fortunate at a time of so much confusion, to secure the same   Rooms we occupyed when here before — fire Works in the evening — are   surprised by the unexpected visit of Mr & Mrs Hopkins, having left N. York the day   previous, on a ten days excursion —     After passing several days in riding, walking, and observation, we visit the   Sulpher Springs of Mesina, 3 M. east — considered beneficial for all cutaneous   complaints — stopt on our way to admire the largest Apple Orchard in America,   containing 3,300, thousand Trees, in full bearing — covering an area of 51 Acres   — belonging to a Mr Adams — rode thro’ the Rail Road Tunnel, excavated thro’ a   solid Rock.— On the 9th our friend Mickles calls in his Barouche"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/627ac18b-9afc-4593-91c8-5f75b75af396/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_23","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"28","height":4858,"width":3126,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/6540dbca-5e9d-4037-b9f4-fb10505729f0/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/6540dbca-5e9d-4037-b9f4-fb10505729f0","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4858,"width":3126},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_23","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"accompanying him in a ride over Onondago Mountain, visiting the Granite Quarry   — the Granite is conveyed on Rails without the use of Steam —  11th   Having now determined on bidding farewell to our kind Friends, take the   Cars, at 5’O’Clck, in the morning, in company with Mr & Mrs Hopkins — Mr   Williams & Elizh. leaving the same day, to join their Friends, at Geneva — where   they are to pass the remainder of the Summer —     We arrived at Utica, at ½ past 8’Clck—a distance of 53 M.  After breakfast, took   a Carriage* in company with Mr & Mrs Hopkins, and arrived at Trenton Falls —   The rain which had fallen in copious Showers, from the commencement, to the end   of our ride, had rendered the travelling uncomfortable, and hoping the Clouds had   exhausted themselves of their abundance, we were disappointed, on entering the   Hotel, as we were soon followed by a tremendous peal of Thunder, accompanied   with a sucession of vivid Lightning — We waited with impatient concern, lest after   so long a ride, we should be disappointed in a view of the Falls — After partaking   of a scanty miserable Dinner, it still continuing to rain, tho with some abatement,   We bid defiance to Weather, and Mrs. Hopkins and myself, with all womanly   perseverance &     * Mr. B. remaining at Utica"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/6540dbca-5e9d-4037-b9f4-fb10505729f0/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_24","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"29","height":4835,"width":2916,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/5355537c-8d75-4722-8beb-4e7328a37dea/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/5355537c-8d75-4722-8beb-4e7328a37dea","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4835,"width":2916},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_24","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"curiosity, equipped ourselves for a rainy adventure.  Putting on my Buffalo   Rubbers, I requested Mr & Mrs Hopkins to act as Pioneers, keeping a little distance   a head of me, for as short Garments, had become indispensable to comfort, (the   mud & sand being in some places, nearly overshoe) I found it most convenient, in   this predicament, to assist myself —     The danger of slipping, prevented our taking only a Birds Eye view of the Falls   — the Scenery of which I think, is more beautiful than Niagara, tho without its   grandeur — being much fatigued & excited, when I reached the Hotel, my   Complexion had assumed a complete scarlet hue, and my countenance was   metamorphosed into the aspect of an intemperate, Irish Wash Woman.  – I almost   dreaded Erysipelas would ensue — which would have been paying rather dear, for   the Whistle of Curiosity — the hour for our departure, having arrived, we took   possession of our Carriage, and departed — arriving in safety at Utica to Supper —  Our recompense for braving wind & weather, being Oh! We have seen Trenton   Falls! — but I must add, we did not see the half of its Beauty —.  Slept soundly, experiencing no inconvenience from our rainy adventure -.  Taking   the Cars, next morning for Albany — had a pleasant"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/5355537c-8d75-4722-8beb-4e7328a37dea/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_25","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"3","height":2432,"width":1513,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/55b59035-4402-43d1-a151-f04c421f5eda/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/55b59035-4402-43d1-a151-f04c421f5eda","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2432,"width":1513},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_25","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"being disturbed by that most nauseous of the Creeping Race - For myself –   Morpheus, soon charmed one into a comfortable sleep, and I awoke in the morning   much refreshed,-- but to my regret I found Elizh . had been compel to desert her   bed, her sensitive Flesh, and Olfactory nerves (which are of a most acute order),   had been so assailed by these Nightly Travelling Tormentors, as to bid defiance to   any rest, & comfort her, to take refuge on a Settee, in the adjoining Room, making   use of our Shawls as Coverlids - At 9 O.Clck we were seated in the Rail Cars, for   Utica - having been but little accustomed to Rail Travelling, I manifested some   fears of danger, (especially in descending the inclined Plain, with a full Train of   Cars, leading into Schenectady-) which greatly lessoned my enjoyment - and a   certain Kentucky Doctr much given to Romance & loquacity did not contribute   much to my comfort -.  For concluding (I suppose) that I was indulging needless   fears, had recourse to quite the wrong Practice in my Case - by narrating many   shocking accidents & Hairbreadth escapes - for myself I felt quite out of humour,   at his bloody recitals, and thought, he would make a more judicious Hov Killer,   than Practitioner of Materia Medica.      We arrived at Utica 95 Miles from Albany, in 6 ½ hours, had a comfortable   dinner, and walked out to see the Town - visited the store in which Mr"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/55b59035-4402-43d1-a151-f04c421f5eda/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_26","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"30","height":4897,"width":3022,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/4219b48e-b49b-4550-962e-148ce5b827d2/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/4219b48e-b49b-4550-962e-148ce5b827d2","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4897,"width":3022},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_26","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"ride — noticing more particularly the scenery at little Falls, the beauty & sublimity   of which, I did not so fully realize, on our outward Rout - . -   Arrive at Albany — walk out — gladly anticipate the morrow — which we hoped   would land us at Home.  Oh, the infatuating sound! – Home, sweet Home.     The 13th July, arrived in excellent health, at 46 Bleecker Street — received the   welcome salutation of Friends — finding our Holly Hock (who we had left in   charge of the House) had been faithful to her Trust — My first Object of attraction   before taking off my Chapeau, was to the Garden — My Flowers had flourished   finely under Marys care — and were blooming with luxuriant beauty -! -! !    Travelled in Steam Boats —  466 M.    Canal dit.  175 – “    In car on the              Rail road     296..      In carriages  281..     __________________                   1218. M.  Travelling 13 days, or 94 M. per day. -"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/4219b48e-b49b-4550-962e-148ce5b827d2/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_27","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"31","height":4898,"width":2970,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/abf31a39-d61c-4b05-8b3f-bba4f0dd106c/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/abf31a39-d61c-4b05-8b3f-bba4f0dd106c","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":4898,"width":2970},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_27","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Travellers leaving New York in Steam Boat at 5. P.M will arrive at Albany in time   to take the next morning Cars at 7 which lands them at Syracuse via Utica at 8   P.M. 295 miles from N.Y. the next morning at 7 the Cars convey them to Auburn   26 miles in 2 hours where Stage Coaches are ready to convey to Rochester via   Geneva 71 miles in 10 hours from whence Stage Coaches convey you over the   Ridge Road 64 miles in 8 hours to Lockport, from thence the cars conduct you to   Lewiston, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, a distance of 50 miles in 3 ½ hours.    Returning from Buffalo, you take passage in a Steamer, land at Chippewa on the   Canada side, ride down to the Niagara Falls & from thence to Queenston Cross the   Niagara River to Lewiston, from thence a splendid Steamer on Lake Ontario at 4   PM will convey you in 12 hours to Oswego a distance of 150 miles, from whence   you may proceed to Montreal & Quebec, or return to Syracuse in a Canal Boat 38   miles in 8 hours."}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/abf31a39-d61c-4b05-8b3f-bba4f0dd106c/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_28","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"4","height":2452,"width":1528,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/71c7ddee-3506-45eb-8047-8c21e153bea6/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/71c7ddee-3506-45eb-8047-8c21e153bea6","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2452,"width":1528},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_28","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Clark, first commenced business - -   The following morning we took passage in a Canal Boat, for Syracuse - Distant 61   Miles passage 14 ½ hours. - was Delighted with this mode of travelling - The   Packets are drawn by 3 Horses, speed about 3 M. per hour, passed thro’ a number   of Locks, and under many Bridges - the approach to which was announced, by the   Steersmans shrill cry - “A Lock or a Bridge a head” - it is not objected to, by me,   to journey at a Snails pace, when I consider it is entirely divested of danger - I   would prefer this mode of travelling to any other - being but few passengers, we   were not subject to any inconvenience, for the want of Elbow room, as I was Told,   sometimes arises in Boats of this description - We did not look for Subjects of   interest - amusing ourselves not a little, in watching the great variety that is   continually encountered on the Canal - among other Objects, an immense floating   Bridge, constructed of Rafts, in the centre of which, a Shantee was erected, in   which the Conductors of the Raft slept and ate - I noticed many Flowers in bloom,   on the margin of the Canal - listened to the singing of Birds - indeed I had no   conception of the variety of Scenery, that this mode of travelling furnishes -. Every   thing in this part of the Country, seems on the march of improvement, - the   innumerable Villages, which are interspersed on the Canal, many of which, have   become flourishing"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/71c7ddee-3506-45eb-8047-8c21e153bea6/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_29","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"5","height":2452,"width":1492,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/2a75863e-bb53-414b-9575-9e377a0b1bf8/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/2a75863e-bb53-414b-9575-9e377a0b1bf8","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2452,"width":1492},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_29","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"Towns, proving the incalculable advantage, resulting to the Country from its   construction—and to which we are greatly indebted to our late deceased &   estimable Govr De Witt Clinton.  June 8th - Are so delightfully situated at the Syracuse Hotel, that we calculate to   remain for some days, are realizing many home comforts here - having large   commodious Rooms, our Bedding, is of the best materials, with perfect neatness -   The Table abounds with every variety - Lake Salmon in great abundance, and the   Provision is well cooked - A kind hearted Landlord, with attentive & numerous   Waiters, - as this is the favourite & justly celebrated Hotel, on the Western Rout,   we shall see many familiar countenances - Mr Bickwell, Wife & Daughter, on their   Niagara excursion - Mr Porter & Mr. Shelden, on their way to Skaneatleys -& many   others - - .  M. 10.  Rode over to Selina, to visit the Salt Works, boiling & evaporation -   the Well is 650 feet deep - the Water drawn by Hydraulic power, conveyed a   distance of 5 M.  On our return, saw some little Children gathering on the site of   Onondaga Lake, a Marine Plant, which they called Sand Fern, much used here for   Pickles - .      The Scenery, in the vicinity of Syracuse, is picturesque & beautiful - .  In our   absence Mrs. Phillipps has called, & invited us to tea, to morrow. -  T. 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Indeed I believe, if our stay admits of it, - all the Inhabitants of Syracuse,   will be here-. after dinner ride to Onondaga Hollow - a very pleasant ride of 4   Miles -  the Village is now neglected, and fallen to decay. It created an interest, by   having been the scene of Mr. Williams boyhood - return, and take Tea, with Mrs.   Phillipps, in company with several Ladies of the Village.  W.d Rise at ¼ past 4 O’Clck - having another opportunity of Canal travelling -   embark for Oswego, on Lake Ontario at 5 O.Clck. found on board Mr. Walton, and   four Nieces. Mr. Walton was one of the original Proprietors, of the tract of Land, of   which Syracuse & Selina are now the Chief Towns - they appear genteel and   amiable - We are soon saluted with the cries of an Infant - We conclude the organs   of its Stomach, must be genuine Irish - to appease its melodious Notes, the Mother,   supplies it, bountifully with Pickled Cucumber - remarking, “that it would do it   good” - fortunately she & her Band Box, were soon called for by the Captn & put   on Shore - - so good luck to ye - - for enough of your Cucumber Company.- I like   the"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/3b05de73-fde5-4c8f-86e1-7e5b5199c3f2/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_31","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"7","height":2416,"width":1477,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/e477c6da-7e2c-4a0e-9262-73dce2629b8b/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/e477c6da-7e2c-4a0e-9262-73dce2629b8b","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2416,"width":1477},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_31","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"peaceful quiet, of these Western Rides, as they are called - unaccompanied with   hissing Steam, to affright one at every stopping Place - thus far, they are unlike the   Scenery of the Hudson - without sublimity - there are no towering Rocks - or   fearful Precipices - arrive at 1.O Clck - distance 38 M. - as we enter the Town, we   pass over a Toll Bridge - two sagacious Sons of Neptune (who were a little a head   of use) in order to elude the Toll, the one jumped on the others back, and was   carried over the Bridge, much to the merriment of the Spectators-.-. Visited the   splendid Steam Boat, Great Britain - viewed with admiration, the great Lake   Ontario - dined and took Tea, at the Willard Hotel - but not being at all satisfied   with our accommodations, which were very inferior - we resolved to return in the   Canal Packet - embarking for Syracuse at 5 O.Clck - gave me an opportunity of   testing night travelling - which I confess is rather tight squeezing-.  Arrived at 4   O’Clck in the morning - found our way speedily to the Hotel - were refreshed with   a nap - rise in health, & buoyant spirits, to Breakfast - We conclude to keep in   doors to day - the two Mrs. Rhodes came - pass the day very pleasantly - write, read   and sew - do not lack for conversation of an enlivening nature - for Elizh (which I   have previously proved) is an"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/e477c6da-7e2c-4a0e-9262-73dce2629b8b/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_32","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"8","height":2452,"width":1512,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/756a24a4-423a-4fed-ab2b-227fb26d4f8b/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/756a24a4-423a-4fed-ab2b-227fb26d4f8b","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2452,"width":1512},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_32","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"excellent travelling companion – Mr B_t & Mr Wms are amusing themselves in   another room, reading the Politicks of the Way - have just ordered a fire to be   made in our Parlor - the 13th June. -  T. 14. After breakfast ride to Manlius, distant 10 M. - pass through the Villages of   Dewitt  & Manlius - Dine at Mr. J Smiths, his Wife appears an amiable Woman -   On our way to visit Mr. Smith Senr. - call on Doctr. Taylors, a pleasant agreeable   man, but his Wife, is the most unprepossessing Female (for I will not say Lady, for   she has no claims to the appellation of a well bred Woman) that I have seen, or   calculate to encounter, before I return, even, should I penetrate, the Western Wilds.   - Mrs. Smith Senr. is kind and affectionate, she seems much attached to Elizth. and   we were hospitably treated both by herself & Husband - -. We certainly are much   indebted to Mr. Williams’s Friends, for their polite attention - it is truly gratifying   to Mr. B_t & myself, to notice, the many kind and respectable Friends, Mr.   Williams meets with, in this vicinity, it cannot be said of him, “A Prophet is   without honour, in his own Country”-.  After a pleasant ride of 10 M. each way,   arrived at Syracuse House, a little before Sunset - chat awhile with Mrs. Rush -   think she is a good House Wife, manages to advantage, for every thing seems in   good time, and neat order — frolick awhile"}]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/756a24a4-423a-4fed-ab2b-227fb26d4f8b/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}},{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_33","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"9","height":2452,"width":1524,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/8b7e75a9-c384-4a28-bcac-cac981f2c136/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/8b7e75a9-c384-4a28-bcac-cac981f2c136","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json"},"height":2452,"width":1524},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/winterthur/iiif/32487f98-5542-4045-bb71-654f870e9696/canvas/_33","metadata":[{"label":"Transcription","value":"with James and retire for the night. - -  Sat.  At the breakfast Table, recognizing Judge Thompson, who had taken to   himself a young Wife, since last we met at Genl. Stimpsons - .  Mrs. Rhodes & Mrs.   Tously call - .  read and chat until dinner time - . After dinner, take a fearful ride,   ascending to the top of Prospect Hill, being a Tract of Land in which Mr. Williams   is interested - we enjoyed an extensive view of the Lake, and surrounding Country   - returned, and took Tea, at Genl. Granger in company with some others - .  Sun.  Heard a good practical discourse, from Mr. Adams, of the Presbyterian   Church -  “[   ]” if ye are of the Flesh, ye cannot please God” - in the evening   attended the Episcopal Church - heard a splendid discourse from the Bishop of   Michigan - Mr. McCrosky.  M. Returned thirteen calls - . Mrs. Phillips accompanied us - In the afternoon   partook of a sumptuous repast, at Friend Mickles’s, in company with some others   of the Village  return and pack our Trunks, to be in readiness for our departure for Auburn, the   next morning. -   T. 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