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 supplied 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 tc 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

PIANO-FORTES,

Grand, Square, and Upright:

PARLOR, CHURCH, GEM, & CABINET ORGANS:

the best manufactured; warranted for six years.

Second-Hand

PIANOS, MELODEONS & ORGANS,

at great bargains. Prices from $25 to $200.

Any of the above instruments to let, and rent applied if purchased; monthly installments received for the same. Old Pianos taken in exchange,

Pianos

or bought for cash.

Tuned and Repaired.

Illustrated Catalogues sent to any address.

TESTIMONIALS.

The Horace Waters Pianos are known as among the very best.-N. Y. Evangelist.

We can speak of the merits of the Horace Waters Pianos from personal knowledge as being of the very best quality.-Christian Intelligencer.

The Horace Waters Pianos are built of the best and most thoroughly seasoned material.-Advo cate and Journal.

Waters' Pianos and Melodeons challenge comparison with the finest made anywhere in the country.-Home Journal.

Our friends will find at Mr. Waters' store the very best assortment of Music and of Pianos to be found in the United States.-Graham's Magazine.

Manufactory and Warerooms,

No. 481 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

HORACE WATERS & CO.

The above cut represents the machine wound up and ready for action. A child can use it. Printed directions for applying the machine to doors and windows will be given to each purchaser.

Frank Leslie's Weekly, of March 16, says: "The principle by which the cap is exploded is the same as that used so successfully in the needle-gun. The noise of the explosion and the continued ringing of the bell not only awakens the household, but is enough to frighten the burglar and attract the attention of all the policemen in the neighborhood. * * One of the great advantages of

such a machine-watchman is, that there is no chance of its being overcome by sleep or drink, nor can it be bribed, nor made neglectful by the use of chloroform, the application of which is becoming so common."

ROBBINS'S PATENT PORTABLE BURGLAR ALARM. HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 24, 1866. "This is to certify that I have thoroughly examined the LITTLE WATCHMAN, or Burglar Alarm, patented by Henry R. Robbins, and unhesitatingly pronounce it to be the best thing for the purpose I have ever seen. It is truly a burglar alarm. W. P. CHAMBERLIN, "Chief of Police, Hartford, Conn."

In another column will be found an advertisement of the "LITTLE WATCHMAN," or "Robbins's Portable Burglar Alarm." We desire to call attention to this valuable little machine. The public have long needed something of this kind as a protection against thieves and robbers, who seem to be influenced by no fears of detection in their midnight depredations; not only houses, but even sleeping apartments, being entered with impunity. Inventors' brains have been taxed from time to time in order to discover something to remedy this evil, but until this day they have produced nothing that really baffles the cunning of the professional burglar. At last, we think, is found the long desired object in this little machine, whose gigantic noise never fails to awaken the sleeper, and families and individuals can repose in peace and safety. The "LITTLE WATCHMAN" sets all robbers at defianceneither skeleton keys, jimmies, or any other burglars' aid can effect an entrance to the house or chamber without alarming the inmates.-New York Evening Express.

The N. Y. Commercial Advertiser says:-But there are things which bring grief even to the burglar. Perhaps the most important is the Robbins's Portable Burglar Alarm, which is very appropriately called "THE LITTLE WATCHMAN." This little watchman can easily be put in working order, and as it cannot be affected either by cold, heat, or chloroform, sleep, or whisky, it has a great advantage over other watchmen, who may easily be influenced by such weakness. The LITTLE WATCHMAN is for sale at all the Housefurnishing, Hardware and Toy dealers. OFFICE OF THE ROBBINS BURGLAR ALARM CO., No. 24 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

"NO TRAVELER SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE OF THESE MACHINES."

One of the above Magnificent Steamships will

Leave NEW YORK every SATURDAY,

"

LIVERPOOL every WEDNESDAY,

AND

QUEENSTOWN every THURSDAY.

The Saloon and Cabin accommodations of these vessels are superb, and the fare and attention accorded to Cabin passengers is unsurpassed.

The comfort of Steerage passengers is specially pro'vided for.

For further particulars apply at

THE COMPANY'S OFFICES,

Nos. 27 & 57 BROADWAY.

AGUA DE MAGNOLIA. The prettiest thing, the "sweetest thing," and the most of it for the least money. It overcomes the odor of perspiration; softens and adds delicacy to the skin; is a delightful perfume; allays headache and inflammation, and is a necessary companion in the sick-room, in the nursery, and upon the toilet sideboard. It can be obtained everywhere at one dollar per bottle.

Saratoga "A" Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

8. T.-1860.-X.-The amount of Plantation Bitters sold in one year is something startling. They would fill Broadway six feet high, from the Park to 4th street. Drake's manufactory is one of the institutions of New York. It is said that Drake painted all the rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalistic "8. T.-1860.-X," and then got the old granny legislators to pass a law "preventing disfiguring the face of nature," which gives him a monopoly. We do not know how this is, but we do know the Plantation Bitters SELL as no other article ever did. They are used by all classes of the community, and are death on Dyspepsia-certain. They are very invigorating when languid and weak, and a great appetizer.

Saratoga "A" Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

"In lifting the kettle from the fire, I scalded myself very severely-one hand almost to a crisp. The torture was unbearable. * The Mexican Mustang Liniment relieved the pain almost immediately. It healed rapidly and left very little scar. CHAS. FOSTER, 420 Broad St., Philada." This is merely a sample of what the Mustang Liniment will do. It is invaluable in all cases of wounds, swellings, sprains, cuts, bruises, spavins, &c., either upon man or beast.

Beware of counterfeits. None is genuine unless wrapped in fine steel-plate engravings, bearing the signature of G. W. Westbrook, Chemist, and the private stamp of DEMAS BARNES & Co., New York.

Saratoga "A" Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

All who value a beautiful head of hair, and its preservation from premature baldness and turning grey, will not fail to use Lyons' celebrated Kathairon. It makes the hair, rich, soft, and glossy, eradicates dandruff and causes the hair to grow with luxuriant beauty. It is sold everywhere. E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N. Y.

Saratoga "A" Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

WHAT DID IT!-A young lady returning to her country home, after a sojourn of a few months' in New York, was hardly recognized by her friends. In place of a rustic, flushed face, she had a soft, ruby complexion, of almost marble smoothness; and instead of 22 she really appeared but 17. She told them plainly she used Hagan's Magnolia Balm, and would not be without it. Any lady can improve her personal appearance very much by using this article. It can be ordered of any druggist for only 50 cents.

Saratoga “A” Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

Heimstreet's inimitable Hair Coloring has been steadily growing in favor for over twenty years. It acts upon the absorbents at the roots of the hair and changes it to its original color by degrees. All instantaneous dyes deaden and injure the hair. Heimstreet's is not a dye but is certain in its results, promotes its growth, and is a beautiful HAIR DRESSING. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Sold by

all dealers.

Saratoga "A" Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.