CLAYTON, the steamboat landing of the AMERICAN LINE, is upon the shore
of the river where it broadens out among the group of islands of nearly
double the number indicated by the name. The trip therefore commences
in the midst of beautiful scenery, to continue in a succession of
delights and surprises, until its close at the wharf in Montreal. One
and a half miles from Clayton is ROUND ISLAND PARK, occupying the island
from which it takes its name. A lovelier spot is not to be found. An
elegant hotel, numerous cottages, pleasant groves, splendid drives, and
a beautiful water-front, are among the features that contribute to its
attractiveness, and give promise of making it the resort _par
excellence_ among the island gems of this beautiful river. The
association controlling the Park, while supposed to be denominational,
is by no means sectarian, and the largest freedom is allowed the
occupants, untrammeled by the claims or caprices of fashion, such as
sometimes destroy all liberty at fashionable resorts.
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