New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-08-18
A RIDE ACROSS VERMONT.

Correspondence of The n. Y Tribune 49, an.
Tbsh.v es,a ia q bsautlIui place meditation. The
labor uoa ing raklDg or spreading the grass requires
but little thought and the mind is lett To wander whittier
chooses. As Was IN the held last Week, trying my
hand at Kind of labor which have been unused Tor
he mast Xix years recoectOns OF the past came crowd
Do thick upon me- and memories OF the ambitious hopes
once cherished in that same field made my heart beat
quicker aid NY cheek flush more deeply than gtored Ia
Tor could Behind the deep shades VI the pine
Grave in whose friendly gloom have often wandered
In wears that are past before me was the Connecticut
flowing gently along between the rich green meadows
that spread upon either side while from there was
spp vspor that reposed IN the valley OF the rver ike
vii 10 sLield its bosom from the burning rays OF the
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To reach this place have crossed Northern Vermont
ia diagonal direction, passing through two OF the finest
valleys in the State Lsst "Wednesday eit the neat
Lulr village of Franklin within two miles OF the Canada
line and about twelve II Lake Champlan, tor st Adams
h, pryae the stage not running to connect
with the fret train FrankllR IS quite thriving place
Beng so the line, has for many years been the
center Of quite an e1temye trade win the Cantdans
u M come this side of the line 10 purchase groceries,
and some Kinds Of English goods which can De obtained
much CD. aper than al home even they pay the duties
which they are not always particular 10 DO. but the
merchants in Canada along the border are beginning
20 aw AIKEN to their Interest 1bey nov pursnase many
at their goods in Boston and NewYork, and they tad
thai they can do well even ~ pay duties. THIS Of
curse essens the trade Cf Vermont merchants s'l 1t
ulI no, ruin their Canada trade the largest building
in Franklin in the OF erection this summer by
a,. 81 the merchants there who depends mainly upon
Canada tor bis business. WHAT BIAS added considerably
10 he prosperity Of the village, Is the erection OF al
Academy there. IL has been built about three years,
ard fast taking the precedence Of the other schools III
the County.
When within about five miles Of St Albans, came
un, the uank road that extends from that village to
sheldon and which will be carried out to kchlord,
town near tn, line. The ride upon that vas an ageea-
bic variety after being oted over the unepaired roads
,f Uisbea.e. We passed through the village OF East
Hiehraie six miles from rankin, situated On some Is
H. tie Missisquoi River. Besides saw and grstmll,
there are also establishments for the manufacture Of
scyihes and window-ss-h The village is small, with
,ne store grocery and tavern, but No cnlreh
IT Adams Village is situated about three miles ffon
the lake or rather from the bay On the shore there is
,notl er village called ST Albins Bay % Distinguish
tr,m The principal one The Vermont aud Can7do Rail
rad passes through ST. Adams and the depot Is just
W,st Of the village, almost sIIhln its oolnls D. Al
hsIs hss suffered much from Tres out the burned build
iras are ias, being replaced BY fine brick blocks that,
Wien finished will add much to the beauty and neatness
OF the place.
AT About O clock We tOok seats in the lightning
tr,ip a. II is called although il beed its name Tor that
ds, icing due al five minutes before IL. We hurried
ON Ia Essex Junction how called PaInvle, making bur
one stop ON the way At the Junction We were detained
about Fix minutes, pOtwth tandDg sJme eHterprlsing
ctaer In lie and cheese las single ous 70 the elect
that stop ten minutes ior reifeshmehs iu less
tine than can rite again under full head
WAY lie Train made but ful stop before reaching
Montpelier, although sas obliged 70 siaeken speed
several times On account Of the damage done b. heavy
lain the MoLday night before
lie ride Up Wuocski kiyer Valley in toe ears, gives
but slight chance to enjoy the beauties OF the scenery
eth, Ugh gh t,le perseversnee one can occasionally
catch a glimpse Of The picturesque form Of Cameis
Hump BY the way. that often written Camel Rump
Now, if have any IDEA of what part Of the animal IS
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mountain have studied il In its various phases for tTo
years the lake shore and ought TO be able % have
sb pir0n upon the mstter-more than al, hump. a.
e.tler more decent, gong % cay poeilcal,
rsu,-but there is nothing remarkably attractive In
either. -
We reached The capital Of the State Little past two
Generally rse5 serd dOsn coach 70 the JaoctioJ-the
distance being but mie-or passengers, aud the nnm-
Der that stop from the express tram Deibg quite limited
but that day We rode to the depot In ear aud then had
the privilege Of going the hotel on ioot an arrsnge-
u.nt Whseh al unparalleled persons All SEE a. once
uust be 10 heaIh, not 70 the tempers Of
.-1,.iers Tb. parulel as Building, without Jes.gu