Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-10-29

Even alter an absence OF only lew Gays
there Is magic in the thought that " We are
going home again" There is no difference
In this regard, between the lord and the
servant. the rich and the poor, the learned
and the unlearned. can each enjoy the pleas.
urcs of "swcei home"
Starting from Smyrna in the small hours
Of TIE morning In order to be in season for
the Iloulton stage, the sky covered with an
cry looking clouds threatening TO pour their
liquid contents on our devoted heads. in a
single wagon. over a rough road abounding
in corduroy bridges" | made my way to
IIoul,on. In the gray Of the morning we
passed along through portion Of New Linn
erick, settled mostly by emigrants from the
land Of "sweet Erin" The land is Of a
poorer quality than mos, Of the AroOstoOk
lands, and could account for their settling
here only by supposins that the low. marshy
patches might remind them OF the " dear
hogs Of Connaught." Arrived at IIoulion.
We were soon packed on board the stage and
on our way TO the valley Of the Penobscot.
The late rams had softened the roads. 30
tina, We plodded a, slow pace, but with
pleasant and cbcrrful company We passed
the timc quite pleasantly. BY noon the
cloud. passed away and the sun shone out
brilliantly, very agreeable change Tor US.
At IIaynruille we had another fine view Of
tho immense tract Of forest winch stretches
away 10 the westward. Tho fantastic col.
oring Of the foliage which was exhibited in
our upward journey, had given place to a
rich yellow, which extended away, until !,
seemed to lave the Tee, OF Ra,ahdin in wave.
Of golden s'a.
Nothing worthy Of record occurred during
the day, and at early evening we found our
selves in comfortable quarters at the hotel
Of Smith & Wing at Mn,tawamkeag Point.
Here our temporary wants were all sup
piled. and in the morning, refreshed by our
nights rest. We were ready 10 take tho little
steamer down the pcnob-cot, for Oldtovn.
A little iog in the morning delayed our DO
parture for short time. but soon the sun
would be no longer confined. and bursting
through the foggy drapcry, shonc with un'
usual .plendor. as II 10 make up for lost
time. A more charming passage never
had than the one down the river. The boat
glided smoothly along with the current,
changing its course only 10 avoid some in
trusiye rock which impudenily raised il
head above the surface across our way, or tc
run clear Of the numerous little islets which
uprose in the bosom of the river. TIE day
was beautiful. Indian summer. though
somewhat early, seemed to have set In Will
il. hary, dreamy atmosphere, and every
thing seemed to appear in a new and pecn
liar light. a. IL We were in land Of en-
chantment.
We stopped to dine a, Enfield, and ai,sr
after little delay, again resumed oar jour
ncy down the magic river
On our way the rock was pointed on, {,
ms on which, long ago, the chief Of the No
hawk Indians was shot. in battle with III,
pcnob-cots. On we passed, by Argyle
Grccnbush, and as We neared Oldtown th'
sun had set. and the mellow moon hanginI
Oh from tho eastera sky, displaying it, du
pliente in the dark water. helped 10 pic,ur
SCENE which i. rarely witnessed.
A, Oldtown we lodged with Mr.. Dude.
OF the wadlclgh house, who well under
stands, and knows how to supply, the want
Of hungry travellers. In the morning
passed across the river TO Indian village
Mos, Of the males were away on hun,in,
expedition TO the head waters Of the Penob
scot. From appearances these Indians seen
TO have made some advancement in ciVilira
ton, though eviien, signs Of Incidence wcr
everywhere displayed. The stock !, evident
" rhn,rirg out and deprccia,ing, present
ing in hut few instances specimens OF th,
untamable SIMS Of the forest.
AZ Bangor took quarters a, the " Er
change" where Mr.. Woodland keeps wei
laid table, and provides good accommoda
,ions for the res, Of the weary"
Taking the cars this morning. | could no
persuade myself to pass this place wi,hou
stopping for short time and looking agair
upon the scene, which were familiar TO m,
in time past. How many fond recollection
are recalled by even short visit amid old
and almost forgotten scenes h | took
walk around the College grounds, how fresh
ly came hack to m, mind the first imrres
sions received, when, years ago, an unso
phisticated youth, unaequainted with th'
world, I came here TO be instructed IN elias
SIC lore! Then my heart was buoyaut will
hopes. hopes which have never been realiH
cd, and in my Imagination saw, or though
| saw the world all bright before me. Bu
the dreams Of youth are seldom II ever real
lied, and but for Hope which still remain
when other hopes are blasted, many NOR
would be wrecked in the voyage Of life.
saw but few familiar faces in the College
those whom I had known as students, hay
ing, like myself, gone out TO minsle in th'
worlds fierce strife, and most Of the old in
s,ructors having given place to others.
saw Prof Champlin, however, who has
face. once seen. never to be forgotten, and I
sight OF him wildly recalled to my minis
the grinding" which any delinqsen
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