“Central Park” of the Hudson.  Within a radius of ten miles are clustered over forty lakes, and we very much doubt if one person in a thousand ever heard of them.  A convenient map giving the physical geography of this section would be of great service to the mountain visitor.  The Cornwall pier, built by the New York, Ontario and Western Railroad in 1892 for coal and freight purposes, will be seen on our left near the Cornwall dock.  This railroad leaves the West Shore at this point and forms a pleasant tourist route to the beautiful inland villages and resorts of the State.

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    A solitary gleam struck on the base of the Highland peak, and
    moved gracefully up its side, until reaching the summit, it stood
    for a minute forming a crown of glory to the sombre pile.

    James Fenimore Cooper.

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=Newburgh to Poughkeepsie.=

=Newburgh=, 60 miles from New York.  Approaching the city of Newburgh, we see a building of rough stone, one story high, with steep roof—­known as Washington’s Headquarters.  For several years prior to, and during the Revolution, this was the home of Jonathan Hasbrouck, known far and wide for business integrity and loyalty to liberty.  This house was built by him, apparently, in decades; the oldest part, the northeast corner, in 1750; the southeast corner, in 1760, and the remaining half in 1770.  It fronted west on the king’s highway, now known as Liberty Street, with a garden and family burial plot to the east, lying between the house and the river.  It was restored as nearly as possible to its original character on its purchase by the State in 1849, and it is now the treasure-house of many memories, and of valuable historic relics.  A descriptive catalogue, prepared for the trustees, under act of May 11, 1874, by a patient and careful historian, =Dr. E. M. Ruttenber=, will be of service to the visitor and can be obtained on the grounds.  The following facts, condensed from his admirable historical sketch, are of practical interest: 

“=Washington’s Headquarters=, or the Hasbrouck house, is situated in the southeast part of the city, constructed of rough stone, one story high, fifty-six feet front by forty-six feet in depth, and located on what was originally Lot No. 2, of the German Patent, with title vested in Heman (Herman?) Schoneman, a native of the Palatinate of Germany, who sold, in 1721, to James Alexander, who subsequently sold to Alexander Colden and Burger Meynders, by whom it was conveyed to Jonathan Hasbrouck, the grandson of Abraham Hasbrouck, one of the Huguenot founders of New Paltz.  He was a man of marked character; of fine physique, being six feet and four inches in height; was colonel of the militia of the district, and in frequent service in guarding the passes of the Highlands.  His occupation was that of a farmer, a miller, and a merchant.  He died in 1780.  The first town meeting for the