right angles, and planted with trees. Mount Ida, directly in the rear of the south part of the city, and Mount Olympus in the north, are distinguished eminences, affording fine views of the country. The city is abundantly sup plied with water, by iron pipes, from a basin in Lansingburg, 75 feet above the city. It has numerous hotels, some of which are admirably kept.

WEST TROY, a suburb of Troy, on the opposite side of the river, is a manufacturing village, rapidly increasing in business and importance. A fine macadamized road extends from this place to Albany, a distance of six miles. Coaches run hourly over the road.

Like her rival, Troy has her morning and evening line of steamboats to New York, which are in no degree behind the Albany boats in comfort, speed or elegance. The fare to New York is usually the same from both cities.

Saratoga Springs are easily reached from either Albany or Troy. From Albany, by the Albany and Schenectady Railroad, sixteen miles; thence, by the Saratoga and Schenectady Railroad, twenty-one miles, - total, thirtyseven miles. From Troy there are two routes, viz., one by way of the Troy and Schenectady Railroad, twenty miles, and thence as by Albany route, forty-one miles; the other by the Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad, terminating at Balston Spa, twenty-four miles, thence by Saratoga Railroad, seven miles, total, thirty-one miles.

The route west from Albany is over the Cer:ral railroad, to Schenectady 17 miles, Utica 95, Rome 109, Syracuse 148, Rochester 229 Here a choice of routes is offered; the Southern, to Buffalo 298, Dunkirk 339, Cleveland 481, Toledo 777, Chicago 836. The Northern, to Niagara Falls 305, Detroit 535, Chicago 813. From this Metropolis of the West, roads radiate in every direction to meet the wants of the traveller. The distance from New York to Chicago via the Erie railroad is 958 miles

THE

ESTEY ORGANS,

With "Vox-Humana" Stop.

These beautiful instruments excel all others in QUICKNESS OF ACTION, ROUNDNESS, PURITY, and VOLUME OF TONE-the great essentials in REED INSTRUMENTS. These are accomplished by the peculiar voicing of the Reeds.

The Patent Harmonic Attachment. An octave coupler, which nearly doubles the power.

THE PATENT MANUAL SUB-BASS.

An octave of independent Reeds, played with the ordinary keys; a substitute for Pedal Bass.

To which is now added Carpenter's Patent

VOX-HUMANA TREMOLO,

A wonderful imitation of the sympathetic sweetness of the human voice. They are strongly indorsed by such names as GEORGE W. MORGAN, WILLIAM A. KING, CHARLES FRADEL, and others-the highest musical authority in the United States.

The Best Pianos and Melodeons at Moderate Prices.

Send for Illustrated Catalogue.

G. G. SAXE & ROBERTSON,

417 Broome Street, New York.

Osborn Manufacturing Co. 109 BLEECKER STREET, NEW YORK.

Osborn Bird & Animal Cages,

Manufactured solely by this COMPANY, at Bridgeport, Conn., under Letters Patent

of the United States.

These Cages are of a great variety of styles and finish, and include

CANARY,

PARROT,

MOCKING-BIRD,

SQUIRREL, &c.

They are finished in a superior manner; no Paint of any description-which is so fatal to Birds and Animals-being used in their construction. They are Vermin Proof. Bird-Fanciers will appreciate these points of excellence, to be found in no other Cages. They received the highest premiums at the American Institute and New York State Fairs of 1867.

We are happy to say, that increased facilities of manufacture, and the great favor with which these splendid Cages have been received by the trade, enable us to offer them at reduced prices, at a much earlier day than had been thought possible.

OSBORN MFG. COMPANY,

GEO. G. HILTON, General Agent

CAUTION.-There are many base imitations of our Cages, but they a re without merit. Our name is placed upon every Cage made by us.

1868.

1868,

Pleasure Travel on the Hudson River.

Day Boats for Albany,

TROY, AND INTERMEDIATE LANDINGS.

THE STEAMER,

DANIEL DREW, CAPT. J. F. TALLMAN,

Will leave New York from the Pier, foot of Desbrosses St., EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY;

AND THE

C. VIBBARD, CAPT. D. H. HITCHCOCK,

EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. RETURNING, WILL LEAVE ALBANY,

From the foot of Hamilton Street, on alternate days,

Commencing on or about the 25th of May.

Connecting at Catskill with Stages for the Mountain House, at Hudson with Berkshire Railroad, for Lebanon Springs, Pittsfield, &c., and at Albany with New York Central, Rensselaer and Saratoga, and Albany and Susquehanna Railroads, for Saratoga, Niagara

Falls, Buffalo, Unadilla, and all points North and West.

These boats during the past winter, have been thoroughly overhauled and refurnished, and no pains or expense have been spared to render them equal if not to excel, IN COMFORT, SAFETY, AND SPEED,

any Steamer in the World.

LARGE AND ELEGANTLY FURNISHED ROOMS

Have been placed upon them, for the benefit of families traveling with invalids, who may desire the usual comfort and retirement of a home, and at the same time enjoy the beauties of the

GRAND AND MAJESTIC SCENERY OF THE HUDSON

By daylight, and inhale the balmy air, usually so conducive to health.

FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS,

INQUIRE OF A. J. DARLING, on the Wharf in New York,

or JOHN ELMENDORF, at the foot of Hamilton St., Albany. These Boats will continue their trips until the first of November.

FOR HOURS OF STARTING,

SEE NOTICE IN THE NEWSPAPERS, AND ON THE POSTERS.

On and after MONDAY, May 11th, 1868, Trains on the

HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD

TO AND FROM

NEW YORK, ALBANY, TROY, And places North and West, will run as follows, Sundays excepted:

GOING NORTH.

Leave Thirtieth Street:

6.45 A. M. Albany Way Mail Train, stopping at all stations. Arriving in Albany at 2.05 P. M.

8.00 A. M. Express Train for Albany and Troy, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge, through without changing, stopping at Yonkers, Peekskill, Garrisons, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Catskill Station, and Hudson, connecting at Troy with trains for Saratoga, Rutland, Burlington, and the North.

Arriving in Albany at 12.50 P. M.

11. 30 A.M. Express Passenger Train for Albany and Troy, stopping at Yonkers, Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Peekskill, Garrisons, Cold Spring, Fishkill, New Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, and all stations North, excepting Germantown, Livingston, Stockport, and Schodack, connecting at Albany with trains for the West, and at Troy with trains for Saratoga, Rutland, Burlington, and Montreal.

Arriving in Albany at 5.00 P. M.

3.45 P. M. Express Passenger Train for Albany and Troy, stopping at Peekskill, Garrisons, Cold Spring, Fishkill, New Hamburgh, Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Staatsburgh, Rhinebeck, Tarrytown, Tivoli, Germantown, Catskill, Hudson, Stockport, Coxsackie, Stuyvesant, Schodack, and Castleton, connecting at Albany with train for the West, and Troy with train for Montreal, with Sleeping_Car attached. Arriving in Albany at 9.15 P. M.

Passengers will be landed from this train at Tarrytown and Sing Sing by taking seats in the Rear Cars, which will be detached at above points.

6.30 P. M. Express Passenger Train for Albany, Buffalo, and Suspension Bridge, with Sleeping Cars attached, and Through without Change, stopping at Peekskill, Garrisons, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, and Hudson.

Arriving in Albany at 12.00 M.

This train will run on Sundays.

This train will connect at East Albany with train for Troy.

11.00 P. M. Passenger and Express Freight Train for Albany and Troy, with Sleeping Cars attached, stopping at Dobb's Ferry, Tarrytown, Sing Sing, Peekskill, Fishkill, Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Hudson, connecting at Albany with the early train for Buffalo and Suspension Bridge, and at Troy with trains for Saratoga and points North.

Arriving in Albany at 6.55 A. M. 10.00 A. M. Peekskill Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations. 12.00 M. Way Freight and Passenger Train, stopping at all stations excepting Glenwood and Cornwall.

2.00 P. M. Poughkeepsie Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations. 4.15 P. M. Peekskill Express Passenger Train, stopping at Riverdale, Yonkers, and all stations north excepting Glenwood.

4.30 P. M. Tarrytown Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.

5.00 P. M. Poughkeepsie Passenger Train, stopping at Yonkers and all stations North.

5.15 P. M. Yonkers Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.

5.50 P. M. Sing Sing Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.

7.00 P. M. Peekskill Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations excepting Mt. St. Vincent, Crugers, and Montrose.

11.30 P. M. Yonkers Way Passenger Train, stopping at all stations. Leave POUGHKEEPSIE for ALBANY at 4.30 A. M. Way Freight and Passenger Train, stopping at all stations.