The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-06-28
OWLS HEAD 10 LAKE MEMPHHE.
MAGOG, &C.

e4hhk ncipuht ~ ING Nohh'FHi hNhH"lgf 60
about "Willohghby Lake" Below NO pub
lisi description Of Lake Memphremagog,
and the objects Of interest IN the vicinity
The account Is by one familiar with the OBJ
jests descrbcd, and was kindly furnished at
our request The travelling season il about
10 commence and We have noticed these two
Lakes wild The view Of calling, the stlsplion
OF those unaequainted with them There are
but few places that offer greater attractions
to visitors than these.
Mn. EDIToRi-vAs many Of your readers
doubtless feel Rn interest in the beauties and
attractions Of natural scenery, aud are also
patrons Of enterprise and internal improve
mont would beg leave through the columns
OF your paper, 70 call their attention 10 that
section known as Lake MemphremAgog, ly-
ing A. they are aware, partly 10 this State,
aud partly in the neighboring province.
While New England affords many places
which are the resort OF rural visitors, and
which possesa numerous charms, still l think
there Is none which presents 10 many Attrao-
tons TO those wishing 10 spend while in
pleasure, and in the enjoyment OF salubri-
Gus climaio.as the ono which have Just mem
toned Tho beauty Of the lake, and tho va
riety Of the surrounding scenery, (presenting
as It does every diversity Of surfaee) are such
as arc well calculated to inspire the beholder
with sensations Of delight. 0f its geographic
cal position Il is unnecessary 10 speak, Rx-
tending between thirty aud forty miles IN
length, and averaging from two to three
miles in width il affords excellent facilities
for those who wish; IN calm security 10 enjoy,
upon limited scale, the pleasures Of nayiRa-
ton. In order that these facilities might be
improved to the bcs; advantage. and that
regular means Of communication might be
opened through the lake il had for some time
seemed desirable that steamboat should be
bull, for that purpose aud though there we're
numerous difficulties and discouragcmonb in
the way Of the undertaking. still, through the
enterprise OF few individuals, the design
was commenced Ai.i so, ccssfnlly accomplish
ed about year since, and well constructed
and commodious steamboat commenced is
daily voyages through the waters OF Lake
MemphrcmAgog. Suffice II to IN, with re-
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its construction II such as Is we'll adapted for
the accommodation and entertainment OF par
ties Of pleasure. Al the head OF the lake, or
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ton ,o-tbo.e visiting thu ,a,co d,r;n, Tho 6,lI
and ,v;rtor. and ri. .o..or L.. ,dJ;,;or
Ina. hoe, h,,;I, and :, no,v hin, r.,;d,, corn.
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beautiful forests, farms and villages. Turn
ing the attention eastward, You particularly
observe the town of Derby on the one side
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