Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-07-06
The MiMlnburgers' Pic Mic.
BY ONE OF THE PARTY.

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awakened, when We gaze upon the beauties
Of nature There is soul enrapturing
charm in seeing the warm rays of the sun
kissing the pearly dew drops from the ver-
dant hills and mcads, and in breathing the
sweet perfume which they inhale from
their fragrant beds and carry with them
in their heaven-ward flight: There i, hap
piness in the very anticipation Of break
ing away from the monotonous cares of
life, to revel for season amid natures
charms. 1t makes the young heart beat
quicker, the step more elastic, the eye fash
brighter.
Twenty couple of young men and mai
dens from M,tllinburg and neigh5orlng
places, would have testified to the truth
fulness of the foregoing, on the beautiful
morning of the 18th of June. Our driver
was pleasant, our horses trotted on appa-
rently without fatigue, and if one Of our
carriage wheels had not broken down,
would not have thought Of it being laden
with aught else but light hearts and buoy
ant hopes. After a little detention we
were again on our way o'er hills and dales.
On either side we could see the well cult
waited fields stretched out before US, and
the graceful waving motion of the grain,
while gentle cooling zephyrs were playing
over il. Our way was dotted too with the
beautiful homes of the farmers. They look
ed very inviting, but did not suit or
notions of rural retreat. Ga We went,
chatting mqrrily the while, until we reach
ed the dense forest, where the sound Of
the woodman's axe seldom disturbed the
f,olic Of the squirrels or the music Of the
birds. We hesitated but an instant, then
with wild delight entered the deep shade
ard penetrated far from human habitation.
We halted on beautiful spot on the bank
of Peunscreck. All was now hustle and
confusion. The music of the ripping
waters was drowned amid the din Of en-
campment Soon the white peaks Of tents
added to the beauty Of the scene, and the
large blazing fire augmented its cheerful
ness. Our attention and admiration was
next engrossed for awhile by the ladies,
tripping gracefully to and fro, blending
the music of their voices with the hum Of
the forest, tinkling Of china, pans, kettles,
&c. Each one seemed to enjoy peculiar
delight in bringing forth the dainties pre-
pared by her own hands. Perhaps they
had thought Of excelling each other, or
hope ofreceiving compliment from some
epicure. At least some wore significant
LOOK when young man remarked, while
dividing a huge cake, that "if he knew
who baked that he would put in for her"
How beautifully the pure white linen look
cd, spread ou. upon the green swari !. how
inviting were the ample Ivues around; and
what strong attraction there was in the
yariegated collection Of luzuries so taste
fully arranged. All. it was feast for
the eyes as well as for the hungry teeth.
Though We did not give utterance ofpraise
to the benefcent Giver Of all good, we felt
it revolving in the heart and intuitively
saw an opening in the overhanging branch
es through which We gazed for an instant
into the blue ether above. Good feeling
prevailed while the good things were dis
appearing. Nor did we forget the pleasure
Of social converse in the indulg gence Of ap
petite. No there under the inspiration
of all that could be brought to bear upon
the senses each one opened his coiloquial
battery and poured forth volleys Of wit
and humor.
In animated conversation We arose and
sailed forth in groups, some TO recline
in coaches, some to explore the camp
ground, some the creek, to indulge in pis-
catoral sports. The groups soon divided
into couples, and We were not surprised at
this, when We reflected upon the wniformi-
ty Of this coupling throughout the works
of nature, nor have We reason to doubt but
all were mated congenially, and enjoyed
themselves as well as wo did, while with
rod in hand, We gazed alternately into the
deep blue water watching for 4 bite; and
into the unfathomable depths Of some
laughing eyes for an approval of the
sentiments We brcathcd into willing
ears.
How fasty time few. How surprised We
were to see the proud King of day appar-
emily lodging in the tree tops afar off How
reluctantly We left our recuse and turned
musingly towards the camp-where our reve-
RE was broken by the many laughing and
JOYOUS looks Of those already gathered there.
We felt the glow Of vivacity on our phiz where
sedateness usually reigns, and enters with hi
larity into the project CT ride on horseback.
Soon CAV cavacade mis- ght have been seen
vending lher way through the thick wood.
Each gallant seetd was faniaStically adorned
with large buffalo robe, the ends of which
were dangling gracefully about his feet. Each
cavalier looked like the personification Of onr
dreams Of ancient knights, while fearlessly
and with stately mien they rode on. Some Of
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