Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-09-03
BRATTLEBORO, VT: SEPT. 3, 1859.

slc-indced, circumstances seemed to combine
expressly to make our excursion all that We
could desire. But the scenery presented TO our
view was one of unrivalled beauty, affording us
an cxhaustlcss source Of wonder and admira-
ton. At all times, nature in all its forms and
varieties, is beautiful, but never before did
behold her in an aspect so grand and magnif-
cent No brush can portray, nor pen describe
the beauty of the scene. 1t was beauty pc
cuar to the time and place, and though it chal-
lcngcd our admiraton it defies all our powers
of description. The Lake shone in the moon
beams like mirror of silver, while now and
then gentle breeze stirred tiny ripplcs, spark
ling upon its surface. We could discern the
dim outlines of the distant mountain ridges, for
which that portion Of the State is so justly dis
tinguished and along the shore were intervals
of hill and dale, the one casting deep shadows
far out into the Lake, while the light of the
moon seemed hardly able to penetrate the deep
recesses of the other. In the Lake there are
said to be over three hundred islands, differing
no less in natural properties than in size Al
though these obstruct an extended vision, vet
in their relation to each other. and in conncx-
ion with the ever restless waters around them,
they enhance in no little degree the beauty Of
the scene presented to view.
On our route southward we discovered among
lutIl tNCTN variety vi IO1In anu nulu1ul scenery.
Some are very large, containing hundreds of
acres, with their hills and vallics, woodlands
ard plains, covered with fertile farms; while
others are quite small, overgrovn perhaps with
thick brush-and not unfrequently, barren
ledges or rocks rise perpendicularly from the
depths below, standing forever like grim har-
bingcrs of evil amid the beauty that surrounds
them. The great dissimilarty in these islands
is quite as apparent in q clear, moonlight eve
ming as at any other time, from the fact that
they stand out more prominently from the sur
face OF the water for while the Lake glitters
in the moonbeams, every peculiarity in their
structure and in the scenery they present, strikes
one, in the contrast, with greater force. The
woodlands assume darker aspect, and the bar
rem rocks a brighter hue than is their wont, and
their distinguishing features attract, at once,
the attention of the observer.
Between the various islands we passed we
were occasionally able to gain quite fair view
of the Lake, but in no case, Think could we
see as far as the opposite shore; and we were
always admonished of such an opportunity by
a brisk breeze, which felt as though it came
from the regions of perpetual snow.
As we proceeded on our way, new objects of
interest were continually presenting themselves
some new mountain top, pecring up in the dim
distance, some island whose wild and pictur-
esque scenery elected our highest admiration,
or some dark shadow cast athwart the bright
surface of the Lake by deeply wooded hill
As can be easily imagined before we were
aware of it, we were rapidly nearing the harbor
OF Woltboro, the place of our destination, with
our interest not at all abated. Here we landed
about 10 o'clock to see ''thc sights" Escorted
by the Band we passed through one Of the prin-
cipal streets of the village and came up to the
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very favorably with most of our best city hotels
1t is finely furnished and commodious in every
respect; and. as understood. is thronged with
boarders from our large cities at this season oil
the year. Contrary to my expectation | found
Woltboro' village of more than respectable
size, having an air of thrift and industry every.
where about 1t, sure index Of prosperity. II
| contains several churches and an academy. Its
streets are broad and well cared for; its dwell
lings neat, and in many instances, elegant, and
its places of business attractive. AS has been
already intimated, it has become quite favor
itc place of resort for those who seek rest and
quiet from the perplexing cares Of business and
the hustle of city life. know of no place pos
sessing more attractions for those who have
been closely pent up in city or confined b,
business, than this. On the one hand lies the
Lake with its islands of green and ripping wa
ters; on the other are mountain, plain hill
valley and woodland. Indeed, never was il
place where it was possible in single ganc,
to behold so many and such variety of natura
beauties
In about half an hour we again embarked
and were soon on our way back. Returning
for the most part by the same route we came
we saw nothing new worthy of note. Music
lent its cheer, and the merry dancers whilet
away the passing hour. A little past - o'cl'k
we landed at the Wiers. went aboard the car
in readiness for us, and were all soon hom,
again much pleased with our excursion, with
desire as strong ever to visit the waters o
Lake Winnipiseogee. BART.