. The falls of Niagara . with great effect. When the writer first saw its remains, the outlines andditches of the work were distinct. Only some slightinequalities in the surface now indicate its site. CaptainSchlosser was afterward promoted to the rank of colonel,and died in the fort. An oak slab, on which his namewas cut, was standing at his grave just above the fort aslate as the year 1808. Some sixty rods below is still standing what is believedto be the first civilized chimney built in this part of thecountry. It is a large and most substantial stone struct-ure, around which the French bui
. The falls of Niagara . with great effect. When the writer first saw its remains, the outlines andditches of the work were distinct. Only some slightinequalities in the surface now indicate its site. CaptainSchlosser was afterward promoted to the rank of colonel,and died in the fort. An oak slab, on which his namewas cut, was standing at his grave just above the fort aslate as the year 1808. Some sixty rods below is still standing what is believedto be the first civilized chimney built in this part of thecountry. It is a large and most substantial stone struct-ure, around which the French built their barracks. Thesewere burnt by Joncaire on his retreat. A large dwelling-house was built to it by the English, which afforded shel-ter for many different occupants until it was burnt in last occupant, before it was destroyed, kept it as atavern, which became a favorite place for festive and holi-day gatherings. What hath been may be again. When theFalls shall have receded two miles, the brides and grooms. Mouth of the ( hasm, and Brocks Monument. opposite page 29. HISTORY. 29 of that age will find their Cataract House near the site ofold Fort Schlosser. To the west of this old stone chimney stand the fewsurviving trees of the first apple orchard set out in thisregion. As early as 1796, it is described as being a well-fenced orchard, containing 1200 trees. Not fifty are nowstanding. Across the river from Lewiston is Queenston, so namedin honor of Queen Charlotte. The battle which bears itsname was fought on the 13th of October, 1813, betweenthe American and British armies. The former crossed theriver, made the attack, and carried the heights. The com-mander of the British forces, General Brock, and one ofhis aids. Colonel McDonald, were killed. The Britishwere reenforced, and the American militia refusing to crossover to aid the Americans, the latter were obliged toreturn across the river, leaving a number of prisoners inthe hands of the enemy. Some years afterwa
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