Worcester daily spy., 1859-10-15
Sailed into the fiery sunset,
Sailed into the purple vapors,
Sailed into the dusk of evening ,

tle ltthe lelleCteu CIe glory OF THIS heaven sent
hour, Thus we
"Saed into the fiery sunset
Sailed into the purple vapors,
Sailed into the dusk of EVENING"
Timber cutting is carried on to an incredi-
BILE extent. All along the banks are strown
with logs ready to be sent down the stream.
We arrived at Grand Falls during a heavy
rain, and were proceeding to carry our luggage
through the woods, when our guide observed
on tree piece of slate. On it, rudely in
scribed by sympathizing friend, were the
names of three men recently drowned at this
place. A natural dam of rock some ten feet
high extends across the river over which the
water falls in large volumes. Round huge
boulder in the middle Of the stream logs were
piled in great confusion. The wind and rain
swept down the mountain gorge, and the dis
NAL pines that leaned over the abyss seemed
to moan the requiem of the lost
We were first made aware of our approach
to civilization in sailing by a log house and
farm. So pleasantly had we spent the time
in the woods that we had no desire for soce-
ty; yet, in passing the habitations and settle
ments that were becoming more numerous, we
experienced delight not unlike that felt in
joining friends after long separation
Nickertow, small village of eight or ten
houses and saw mill, is situated on
the junction of the east and west branch
es of the Penobscot At this point the
west branch winds down rugged descent in
the form of rapids. So admirably did our
guide pilot us through, that several men who
were watching from the shore gave three
cheers as we passed by. Many of the settle
| ments are composed of old diapidated build
ings. Formerly they were in the heart of the
lumber track, butas thisextended farther north
they have been gradually deserted. In certain
seasons fiat bottomed boats ply on the river,
but chiefly, intercourse with the lower cities is
carried on by teams that traverse the road on
the east bank. Almost every farm house shows
a hotel sign, and is patronized by lumbermen
on their way to and from the woods. We
spent half a day at Old Town, an Indian set
tement on an island bearing that name For
tunately our guide had relatives here, and in
accompanying him. we saw much of the town.
and more of its domestic life, than we should
otherwise have seen. The place is without
regularity, and the houses are old and poverty
stricken. Though poor, the people are kind
and hoSpitable. We saw many women but
few men, they having gone into the woods to
hunt, or SOUTH to sell their wares. We were
disappointed in the looks of the people, many
OF them appearing uucOuth and repusiye We
visited the church and burial ground. They
pointed with much respect to the grave of their
last governor, and assured US that he was
good man. just on the outskirts Of the town
we were shown grave, where was killed and
buried Mohawk spy, during warfare be-
tween the two tribes. Under cover of night
he was dsinterred by his brethren, and buried
elsewhere. Several stones lie in the bottom
of the grave and grass grows on its sides Ii
this is interesting for the Indians to keep as
memento of their exploits, it was more inter-
esting to us as a landsmark, showing the little
in, n,y Al.
many years.
We fastened to Bangor, for we knew that
letters awaited us there. A wag in the Post
Office observing the batch of correspondence
we received, remarked loudly"I guess that fel-
low hain't been long out of the woods" Bangor
is a busy city, pleasantly located on the banks
of the Penobscot, and is destined to become a
place of still greater impor ance. We were
now done with our guide, and bidding farewell
to as noble-hearted fellow as ever lived, shoul-
dered our knapsack and Travelled down the
Penobscot. A fine flow of spirits prepared us
to enjoy the delightful scenery through which
we passed. The land is not so rich as on the
Kennebec and being newer country, is less
cultivated Honest hearts and hOspitabe
homes, however, everywhere met u.s. and kind
words and good wishes accompanied us to this
place, the termination ofour pedestrian Journey
The object of our tour is accomplished. We
have travelled on foot some thre> hundred
miles, and by canoe two hundred more and
seen the chief points of interest in the state of
Maine. 1t is noble state, abounding in lakes
and rivers and majestic forests. 1t has strong
and productive soil, which, Notwithstanding the
long and severe winters, literally repays the
toll of the husbandman. We undertook the
tour in this form, from conviction that
1t was the best mode of travel for u.s. and for
all who would WOO the glow of health to their