The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-03

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moment we step upon ths plaEk beyond,
and begin 10 breathe the free, pure air,
AID to catch the thrilling notes Of the va
ritd sODgsters as they aoat so gracefully
overhead, that new life and activity ap'
pears to spring up, aud we feel also like
taking "the wings Of the morning anc
skipping and dancing lightly and joyous
ly away.
The extensive pleasure grounds at the
end Of the walk are considered by all The
greatest source Of interest and attraction,
anil which. through the indulgent kind
mss Of our pleasurs-loving friend, they
are freely permitted to enter and enjoy,
with this restriction only, that none wan
toDly harm or injure aught within; and
the gathering crowds who resort bither
on bris hit, sunny day. or pleasant eve,
must give sufficient and satisfactory ev-
idence OF the just appreciation in which
the privilege is esteemed.
Through elegant and elaborately
wrought iron gateways, at either end, you
are admitted upon wide, smooth, grav~
ell carriage-way. which terminates in front
of the main buildings, shaded ON either
side by tall, beautiful forest trees, shoot
ing forth iSall their native strength and
vigor, their fresh, green buds and open
ing leaves, as April's soft. balmy showers
and its bright sunshine daily warm and
expand than into life; and taste(ully or.
nameuted with choice flowers, shrubs and
evergreens here and there interspersed; !;
from amid whose clustering branches may
be seen several beautiful, dark, bronzed
statute 8, standing out as sentinels in silent
dignity, seemingly presiding over all
LuxuTiant seats are now and then placed
iuviingly beneath the widespread bran
ches of some favorite tree where the wea-
ry can sit upon, and enjoy at their leisure
the beauty and splendor Of the surround
ing scene.
Apparently upon slight eminsuce at
little distance, in full view before you,
rises our beautiful city, with its many
hands buildings. its numerous church
es with their lofty spires and towers, all
lit up with brilliant glare and glittering
like molten gold in the bright reflection
Of the rising sunbeams, while the daI K,
dense columns of smoke ascending in
various directions. and soaring in grace
Tful circles above them all, seems to float
away and mfugle with the feecy clouds.
that for few moments only appear TO
hover over the waking city; seems TO be
dispersed by the suns glowing and in
creasing ligh.
In the background, Mount Pleasant's
dark and rugged summit, crowned with
the ever verdant pine, and with its tai
majestic trees, and projecting rocks, tow
ering over all, stands out in bold relief, al
object of admiration and beauty; the prid'
and boast Of our city, and in front spreaC
out like a map before us. winds the sill
very canal, the gently gliding river, will
it's brightly fringel banks; it's richly car
peted meadows, and green fields beyond
through which the railways iron n'horse
bounds over its serpenIine track with al
most lightning speed.
Descending few steps you reach tn
margin of beautiful little lake. whc
r ha, quite recently been neatly sodded t
the watsl S edge, looking SO fresh, an
, green. and beautiful; and though not ye
entirely completed presents most lovel.
and charming appearance A choic
collection Of shrubs, flowers and eveI
greens OF different varieties and size, ar
tastefully mingled aud scattered in ric
profusion around it. In the centre q foun
= tain Of magnificent beauty and splendol
sends up a spray Of water several feet i
= height, which is thrown in various direC
tions by the passing breeze, and falls q
gain gracefully into the lake. with pleas
ant lippling sound, causing ceasclcs
continuation of circles 10 recedo from il I
the shore, consequently keeping in COL
slant agitation its whole surface; q bTtl
d beyond juts up small island, crowne
with moss.covered rocks, ,evergreens, fern'
. waler-lillies, and the weepiug-willow, an
U on which is built a little cover. for th
shelter aud protection Of pair Of bsaut
ful swans. Of snowy plumSge, whic
through the influence Of a friend wei
e obtained and imported from Germany !sl
: summer.
e They are Of large size, perfectly tam
IS and gentle, and though on the land the
b motions are ia, from being graceful. "
1t in their native element nothing can el
}, ceed the ease. the grace, ard beauty, wit
!. which they glide smoothly and majestic
!; ally about over its surface; occasional