The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-08-04
For ae Union and Journal
GOLDTHWAIT'S NECK.

Mn. EDITOR - We frequently hear the remark
made by the ci,izenso OF our village that the Pool
Is very undesirable resort for chowder and pic
mic parties, in consequence Of the absence Of
trees, and everything in tho shape Of a grove Of
any kind, on the neck, as resort fos protection
from the rays OF a scorchins sun. Now, SO far
as Fleicher's neck is concerned, this is true
But we have jus, had the pleasure of a visit 10 a
beautiful pine grove on Goldlhwail's Neck, CD.
pos'le The wharf at the pool, and within availa.
bic distance OF The wharf for all pleasure parties
Having had very polite invitation from the
ladies' Of the Biddeford aud Saco An,i.Slavery So.
cielies, TO accompany them, with other invited
guests, on board the Steamer, on the 9th ult,
for an excursion TO the Pool, we, with pleasure,
avaied ourselves Of the benefit Of the invitation.
Our party, which numbered 100 or more on arriy-
ing at the Pool, were very politely invited by Mr..
Iristram Goldlhwat TO proceed to his grove
Capt. ID. Goldthwait, OF the Steamer, very kindly
Offering TO proceed u, once TO the spot. The boat
put oul from the wharf, and in few minutes we
run up about one.third Of mile, on the back side
OF The Neck, aud were all safely landed from the
steamer at few rods distance from the grove.
Proceeding a, once TO the grove, we were perfect.
" delighted with our situation and facilities for
spending the day pleasantly. Here we found
ourselves on long, narrow neck II land, in the
midst of dense growth Of tall pines with car
pet of fresh green grass and no underhrush to in.
ierlere with our movements. On the NoriherIy
side, within few rods, lay spread out before Us
the broad Atlantic, with fine, hard, sandy beach
n mile in length; on the other side, large bay,
commonly called the Pool and which no doub, gave
the name TO the section Of country in that neigh.
boyhood Here our party spent the day, famed
by the cool breezes from the Atlantic, agreeaby
TO their several tastes, many availing themselves
Of the luxury Of bath in The breakers on the
beach, others occupying the swings suspended
from the trees; other little companies Of kindred
spirits might be seen here and there under the
trees conversing and expalialing on tue loveness
OF the day, aud the scenery Of this delightful spot
We had in the course Of The day fine chowder.
aud the ladies did themselves much credi, for the
way in which their white cloth was spread and
loaded with rich abundance for all our wants 4;
the Picnic being really nice affair.
Then TO eulven the occasion we had singing,
and speeches from the clergy and other gentlemen
present, In which the ladies were congratulated
for their complete SUCCESSES in making the occa-
sion one Of 50 interesting character, and Plso
upon the cheering, Frightening prospects Of hu.
manity and freedom, which already were loreshad.
owing coming events, which would tell for the
liberty of the enslaved and oppressed.
The speeches were TO the point, and shew
very determined will on the part of the clergy to
labor aud toll OH in the cause II freedom and the
Maine Law, and TO vote the true ticket in the
September election.
And while It was remarked that many people
were opposed TO mixing up politics and religion,
one thing was selfevdeai, that little religion
would be Of very great benefit TO democracy, OF
the President Pierce and Gov. Paris stamp.
AMER unanimous vote Of thanks 10 the owners
Of the steamer for free ticket for the occasion
our party proceeded to the boat and arrived home
perfectly delighted with the excursion, and deter.
mined To recommend the Goldihwait Neck as the
place, and Mr.. T. Goldthwait as the man, who
will show them the spot for Chowder OF Pick.
mic Party. A.