XXV. 



FLORIDA TRAVEL. 



St. Johns river is the great attraction for all 

 _ tourists ; but those who wish to examine a wild 

 and weird stream, should take one of Colonel Hart s 

 steamers from Pilatka and ascend the Ochlawaha ; and 

 en route visit that great natural curiosity, Silver Spring. 

 Owing to the character of the navigation, the boats 

 present an unpretending exterior ; but the accommoda 

 tions and table can be recommended, more especially 

 when we take into consideration the low price of 

 passage. 



A large number of steam-boats ply on the St. Johns 

 river, and the tourist will find comfortable state-rooms 

 and well supplied tables. But visitors to Florida must 

 remember that the stewards of the boats cannot visit 

 Fulton Market and buy in a stock of luxuries. When 

 we take everything into consideration, we must con 

 gratulate the owners of steamboats in the State for the 

 manner in which they cater for their passengers. 



Jacksonville, the great objective point, is well sup 

 plied with hotels, and innumerable private boarding 

 houses. At Magnolia, Hibernia, Green Cove Spring, 

 Pilatka, Mellon ville, and Enterprise, excellent hotels will 

 be found. For the information of intending tourists 



