Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-08-01
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from Boston. We stole the note, and give it to
our readers. desiring them to understand that,
by a well-established rule, "thc partakers are
rs bad as the thief" We hope our associate
will leave his letters "lying around loose"
again.
And so dear f. you want leaf from my railroad
Journal There is somewhat at samcness in all such
things, but since you desire it will just cut it out aud
send it, with all its impe,tccUns on its head. hz
Whiz Whiz along! over the mountains aud through
the vallies and here are at the summit OF Mount
Holly, looking down upon the soft undulatng and-
scnpe which lies at our feet, and feeling awed WIN
the stupendous work which has thrown the iron road
over this lofty peak surnounting obstacles when
Nature herself had cast in the way OF more rapid
and intimate connection with the New England sea-
board city.
What exquisite views are constantly opening upon
us ut each turn of the Tying car ! How pretty the
villages which dot the whole surface OF the country
,he neat little white cottages, marking the abode OF
peace and thrift the busy mills-tle simple school
house the brght-steepled churches-and the trees .
how often have |, this morning, wished to pause
long enough to daguerreotyPe Tor myself those stately
and magnificent treSs which constantly meet my
view. The graceful Elm, waving in the breeze-so
free so fresl SO bcauliiul,-lik Il true character
bending as the storm and wind sweep over 1t, but
soon rising MISUNDERSTANDING the birds and
beasts and things OF earth under its ample foliage, but
still springiug Inward to meet the glad sunshine.
The majestic Oak-he Poplar, with its slvery sheen,
the coneke Fir--the utIitarian Maple -whata
variety meets the eye and why do not people cult
vate more love TOR these beautiful gifts OF the Crea-
tor-whch should speak so loudly to US OF his love
and paterna care
But here stop The Conductors sonorous voice
echoes from car 10 car, Bellows Falls-change cans
for BOSTON, an hour and halfto dine" What
sudden change in the phieseS 4 those around Even
the most eaden stupid face lights up with gleam
OF Joy all gladly rising, themselves with canes,
umbrellas parasos, books, baskets, bags, whaev-
er paraphernalia they have with them. |, with my
lovely boqlet Of fresh flowers, speaking to
pressivey Of home and thoughtful kindness, follow
the crowd and descend from the car. There is the
depot, with its hot coffee, pies, &c. Many make a
rush for it /; but at little distance see most al
tractive looking house, our counrys flag waving It's
heavy folds from the balcony. The most agreeable
part of the company bend their steps towards it, and
tolIow-not because want any dinner, for | do
not-but little walk and change besides, have
heard of that "sLAED House as being admirable in
all its arrangements. Many friends who have been
travelling far aud wide this summer, have spoken u
it as being the very best house they have met with,
and wish to Judge for mine own selt.-So, slowly
saunter up the hill, and soon find myself within the
ample hall, cool refreshing, scrupulously neat. |
enter the ladies paror, ard Just beyond is the large
dining hall, where are, should Judge, hundred or
more persons trort different par,s of the country.
seated at dinner. The very odors which COR e from
she room are attractive-one would feel certain from
the general aspect, Of finding good table. Were it
not SO warm day, | should be tempted to 20 in, hut
an ice and piece Of cake are better than the
most eab crate bill ot fare, and all require. They
come ot my call and nice as If just from Vim
tons or Thompson's The quiet of the house is de-
lightul though there many in it, there is no
confusion. The guests are all attended to without
hustle. watch all that passes with interest, and
decide in my own mind that if had week or two
TO spare for the country could find no pleasanter
place to spend it III than this said "lsIAXB IlousE y
with its lovely location and perfect order.
The time draws near for the cars to leave, and |
prepare for my walk to them but as pass out cam
not escape the quick eye of the everywhere prese
g.ntemanly landlord "Will you not prefer riding
dllu lie points 10 inc cITlHIe IN waiting
No, thank you-he walk is a rest after the fatigue
ofthe cars ); and 50 here am again seated ys-u-yis
with demure booking lady, who has ON one side AN
exquisite boquet OF hower, that quite rivals mine
and Oh the other gentlemanilkc son, who is busy
engaged in reading Mi and MIS- Sandboy's first
visit to London which produces most spasmodic
contortlons OF his rsbe nerves On my left are an
Interesting groupe two pretty Scotch girls with
their stout, knd-Iookng mama, and staiwart father
They are conveying sick TREND the shore aid
it is beautiful to watch their qret attentions.
But whz, whiz. whrr, whlrr we are off agan-
and wi, close for the nonce this page Of my rail-
road Journal T.
Boston, July ed, 1881.
We learn from Boston pa er that one
Of the editorial fraternity of that CITY, has in
dictated his prosperity and good sense, by taking
unto himself wife. The brides costume con
sisted Of an elegant white Satin Bloomer. Th,
following is its description :-"I 1t was ncatl,
made, fitting snug around the waist and clos
up in the neck, the spencer opening in from
like naval officers vest, intcrlaced a l. Swis
mounalneer, sleeves flowing, white kids, whit,
satin slippers, hair done plain with wreath O
orange flowers over the brow, and long brida
veil flowing from the head over the shoulders.
If You would make a friend of man
don't talk, but listen. BY not replying to him
you seem to say that he is unanswerable. Cor
recting persons errors may add to anothe
mans wisdom, but it don't speak much for your,
We once made an enemy of an old friend b,
just telling him that weather cocks couldn'
crow.
An Iowa paper says the village where i
Is printed has recently been visited by
Bloomer freshet." On being questioned as Il
what he meant, the editor says: "Thc waite
was knee high in the streets"
Timothy P. REDrIELD, the minute man
who has kindly condesccnded to supply the va
cancy in the ranks of the Denocracy caused b,
the declnation of Mr. PECK, is not l. f RED
FIELD, one of the Justices of our Supreme
Court but is his Younger brother.