CLIFTON SPRINGSMr. Editor:
You have not visited Clifton lately, methinks, or you would have noticed in the columns of your paper, the improvements made at and about this delightful spot. We hear of Saratoga, Ballston, Sharon, and Lebanon, as celebrated watering places, but, to my eye, none of them are to be compared to Clifton in point of situation. Its beautiful lawn and grove -- its clear, bubbling springs -- the rich country surrounding it, and that strong enticement to the sportsman, the abundance of game in the neighboring woods, render it, at once, to the invalid, and the lover of pleasure, healthful and delightful. In addition, the medicinal quality of the water is such, as of itself to gather sufferers to this retreat as the unfortunate were gathered at the pool of Bethesda. The multitude of well authenticated cures that have been effected by these waters -- principally of scrofula and rheumatic affections -- is truly astonishing. I was somewhat surprised at the notoriety they have already acquired, as I found at them, invalids from almost every part of the country -- Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, &c. The Hotel under the management -- and good management too -- of our friend Parke, formerly of the Franklin in this village, has been considerably enlarged and refitted since last summer; the grounds have been improved, and improvements are constantly going on. If you are desirous of retaining your health, or love a little pleasure, I can assure you, you can avail yourself of no greater luxury than the grove at Clifton with the thermometer at 94. More anon.Geneva, Aug. 7th, 1846Orville
Old. Jas. - $ 25
Old Chas. - $ 5
Fink - $ 339
Hamilton - $188
Louisa - $225
Child - 50 cents
Charity - $ 2.56
Robert - $ 1.33
Caroline - $ 1.68
total $ 787.07
"The Postmaster General informs the Honorable Mr. Jewett (member of congress) that he has this day established a Post Office at Oaks Corners, County of Ontario and State of New York, and appointed Elias Cost to be Post Master. The key for opening the mail is enclosed in the necessary blanks for the office, which we transmitted to the Post Office at Phelps.This was followed by the commission of Elias Cost, dated Feb. 15, 1832, and duly registered Feb. 29th, in the office of appointments. It bears the signatures of W. T. Barry, Postmaster General, and A. M. D. Jackson, the Registrar of Appointments.
P. O. Dep. 3d Feb. 1832"
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