Eclow this point almost every relic of the past, in Nature and Art, has been swept away by pick and powder ; and wharves, store-houses, manufactories, and dwellings, are occupying places where, only a few years ago, were pleasant country seats, far away from the noise of the town. Our ride in this direction will, therefore, have no special attractions, so let us turn towards the Hudson again, and visit some points of interest in the central and lower portions of the island within the limits of the regulated streets. The allotted space allows us to take only glimpses at some of the most prominent points and objects.

The great distributing reservoir of the Croton water, upon Murray Hill, between Fortieth and Forty-second Streets, and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, challenges our attention and admiration. Up to and beyond this point the Fifth Avenue -- the street of magnificent palatial residences -- is completed, scarcely a vacant lot remaining upon its borders. The reservoir stands in solemn and marked contrast to these ornamental struc-

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tures, and rich and gay accompaniments. Its walls, in Egyptian stylo, are of dark granite, and average forty-fonr feet in height above the adjacent streets. Upon the top of the wall, which is reached by massive steps, is a broad promenade, from which may be obtained very extensive vie^vs of the city and the surrounding country. This is made secure by a

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FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, MADISOX PARK.

strong battlement of granite on the outside, and next to the water by an iron fence.