Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-08-15

tourths of mile the rest were following at va
rious distances. When the last part of tht
company arrived at the turning off place" af
ter observing the indications, suspected the mis-
take-the others had made and raised q lout
haLiOO. Those the least distance from the riplr
path heard the cry and returned but those fore
most being beyond hailing distance, continued
on still farther. The wrong way is quite leve
and far more easily passed over than the patti
leading the summit. 1t leads to cleared felt
and near the slide ON the side of the mountain
Soon however becoming satisfied of their wron!
direction, they returned. This occasioned de-
lay OF half an hour. After meeting, we startet
forward In the narrow and almost untrodder
path. Onward and onward VIC went through
very various way, until the foremost announced
our arrival at a clear, bubbling spring, callet
"TIe half way spring" We all sat down ant
refreshed ourselves with its cool, delicious wa
tiers; as some very fortunately had brought a
long drinking cups. The way was more diff
cult as we approached the summit-much steep
er-more rocks and abrupt elevations. Some O
the party fastened on, others were inclined tc
advance more slowly; so we were scattered a
long for a considerable distance. As we as
cended, Vegetation seemed less vigorous-trees
becoming small and scarcely having the appear
ance of life. Up we went, encountering sleeps
rugged rocks and trees fallen across the path
Soon we emerged from the forest and a rocky
ascent of forty or fifty rods brought us to lht
summit. This is a huge rocky back running il
N. w. and S. E. direction, destitute of veget
alton, save some very little wild grass and blut
berry vines. We sat awhile enjoying the ex
tensve view around us. The day was some
what smoky, so our telescopes were of no use
but TO the naked eye the view was grand ant
full of interest. A vast territory lay spread on
beneath our feet large forests, towns, villages
rivers, ponds and mountain ranges appeared dis
tinctly to view. The peaks of the White Mts.
like band of brothers, rose high in the distant
VIC" tO"uiu tiC LIZ, W.T. w uSIllH0IOH towering
above all. Moose Hillock lies in Benton, N
II. its summit 1886 feet above the sea, being
the highest in N. f. after the White Mts. and
Katadid. A bald rocky peak near by rises
proudly to view, called COWS Head" A'fow
floating clouds cast beautiful, changeful shad
ows upon the vast forest, adding much to tht
variety and interest of the prospect. Observln!
the time, we found we had been three hours AM
half making the ascent; the temperature 65
above zero. The overcoats and shawls we car
ried up we found very comfortable. The com
pany was employed for some time in ramblin
to different parts Of the peak, in search of flow
ers and minerals or looking out upon the variou
prospects presented. We found here the Green
land sandwort, a rare and beautiful little plaT
inhabitlng very cold climates or the tops of hlg
mountains 1t is native Of Greenland Cur
osty becoming somewhat satisfied, we coecte
in group and engaged in conversation awhile
when Rev. Mr.. Butler, from Wells River, wh
had Joined us at Bradford, proposed that pray
er should be offered. Accordingly, after tn
singing Of a hymn, an appropriate payer was
fered by Rev. Mr.. McKeen, Of Bradford. W
sat then occupied with thoughts which the no'
city Of the situation inspired, when soon a fl
male appeared, almost fainting with fatigue, M
cending the rocks below US. A gentleman ro
to her assistance, who was informed there wei
eight ladies and gentlemen just emering fro
the forest below. Many of our party hasten(
down to meet them, rejoicing at their so une!
pected appearance. This company was fro
Haverhill Corner Among them was Mr.. Bea
lrin. of the Female Seminary" They, to
had strayed from the right path even fmth
than those Of our party but finding their dire
ton led around the base rather than to the SUI
nit Of the mountain, they returned to the plot
grass at the " turning off place" and proceed
on the direct course till they arrived as befo
mentioned. After this accession to our numb
there were 90, representing the follow
places, viz. ;-Havcrhill, Warren, Oxford, N i
Bradford, Wells River, Tunbridge, Sharon, V
Boston, Worcester, Mass. and Sumner Hill,
Y. We remained until the last arrived CONF
ny had made satisfactory observations, then
concluded to commence the descent. V
had taken the precauion on our ascent,
merging from the woods, 10 hang white har
kerchef on tree so we might have no diflic
ty In finding the place Of entering on the
turn. We commenced the descent down
rocky summit and entered the forest thread
our way leisurely scattered along for conslde
BILE distance. We returned much more rapi
, than we had ascended. A cooling draught v
highly relished at the Halfway Spring.
/ The flies and musketoes annoyed us exceedil
a " on our descent. 1t became warmer after
= ascent and they had been quickened into
= and activity. The air seemed literally endov
n with life from the multitude of these insects
|. Some thought they enjoyed protection by ba
. ing the face in tinctme of camphor. Pass
|, on, our path becnme better and we soon arr
q at the brook where we had taken refreshmen
n the ascent Here we waited little, then W
: on, coming to the carriages at six o'clock I
= descent was made in two and a half hours
n We rode down to Mr.. Harriman's, where a
G BILE was awaiting us, spread with the most d.
|, cious strawbcrry's and other appropriate eo
: bles After supper we went on to Llttle's
e tel and there we found, much to the disappoi
e ment of our Haverhill friends, that the st,
It had been gone half an hour. Taking some
g board with us, others procuring conveya
d from the Hotel, we passed on, arriving at Hay
/; hill at half past eight; proceeding thence,
e came into Bradford at 10 O'Clock P. NJ, h