Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-07-18

Tho Second Trip TO KeIIy's Island.
"A sort of spontaneous, impromptu ex-
cursion on the Island Queen, and descent
on Kelly's Island was determined on by the
cold folks" of Fremont on learning the
'nice times" the party of the 4th had. AS
characteristic of the energy of Fremonters,
what they determine, that they do speedily
and well.
Word was passed round town that the
Island Queen had been secured for trip
to Kelley's Island and it was expected that
all the married ones who desired a day of
recreation and wished to take snuff of the
lake breeze, should be on board the Island
Queen at o'clock Tuesday morning, with
the express understanding that the long
talked-of "good time had come"
Well, as the "all work and no play" prin-
ciple had been proved to snake Jack dull
boy,"a big turn out was agreed on, and at
the time set the Queen, above and below
was crowded with happy FREMoNTERs, every
one of them in search of fun and enjoy
ment for the day. A special dispensation
had been granted in our case, provided we
could bring LADY, and we were counted
in." At half past 8 o'clock the Queen
showed off with as jovial a company on
board as ever crossed her deck. The Ere
mont Band were along as excursionists, and
as they knew how to doit, made music for
the crowd. The day was fine and the wind
blew fresh am invigorating raising consid-
cradle swell on the river. The run TO San
dusky was made in about three hours, where
the Queen tied up for about twenty minutes,
and then was off for the Island. The wind
had lulled to gentle breeze, and but light
ly rippled the surface of the bay, as the
Queen proudly sped onward.
1t is beautiful panorama which one has
spread before him, as he stands on the deck
of steamer, and looks out on the bay,
covered with steamers, vessels, barges and
pleasure yachts, freighted with the products
of our soil, the skill of our mechanics,-a
nations true wealth, and the more precious
cargoes, the sons and daughters of our coun-
try. The shore of the main land stretching
out on either side interspersed with farms,
farm-houses, hills, and woods. Islands dot
ting the waters bright surface, while be-
tween those green tufted oasis far out into
the lake, the sky seems to rest secure on its
bosom. The Island was reached soon after
o'clock. Dinner was served about in
a style which would not do discredit to Nj
agara or Saratoga hall. Ifany of our readers
have taken an early breakfast, and then
six or eight hours after set down to a sump-
tuous repast they can fully appreciate the
satisfaction of our. .exeursionists when din
ner was announced. Mr.. KELLEY had made
ample preparation for our company, and ov-
cry thing was in tiP-top order.
For two hours after dinner each sought
how to divert themselves, some resorted to
the yards, gardens and Vineyards of Mr.. Kel-
ley, some lOungcd in the parlors, listening
to music and song while others sought the
beach to Gull the curious pebbles and shells
which lined the surf-washed Island as me-
mentos of their visit there.
About o'clock this crowd of cold folks"
had slight hint from Capt. ORR, by the
ringing of the steamboat bell, that it was
time to go home. As we looked around
and saw them coming from all points ofthe
Island by twos, and passing into the Queen,
we were forcibIy reminded of a scene else
where recorded. Our host, Mr. Kelley bade
us adieu as we assembled the deck, and Do
litely invited us to seal again" Long life
to Mr.. KELLEY of the Island House.
During the run up the bay and river the
company divided themselves into little
groups, to talk, to sing to dance, and all
went "meTy as a marriage bell" The de-
clining sun with its Heightened shadows
brought still and quiet summer night,
and as We were about to separate we had
the reflection that all things had passed off
to the pleasure and satisfaction of every
one econcened-superlatively good. Ats!
o'clock, we were at the dock whence we star
ted in the morning.
Before we close we must say that Capt. |
ORR, his officers and men exerted themselves
to the utmost to please and crafty US du-
ring the trip. The Fremonters fully appre-
ciate his attentions and when they again
wish ride to the Lake, will send him
word.
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