Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-08-02
LAKE MEMPHREMAGOG.

LAKE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Midway between Lake Champaign and the
Connecticut stretching thirty miles in length
across the northern boundary Of Vermont,
lies the beautiful sheet of water Which re-
ioiocs in the euphonious name of Memphre-
aagog, or L" Magog" as it is called 'for
Short by thoee who find occasion to speak
it often. We mention this geographical cir
cumstance to introduce the historical fact,
that this same little lake offers one of the
most delightful places OF resort to be found
in our somewhat extended Country. the en-
pire of Secessia included. We speak from
q very recent aud vivid impression of it's at
fractions, and We recall at this moment no
9 watering place" which combines retire.
ment. accessibility, beauties of natural po-
%sition, solid comfort, aud economy con-
sideratiOn OF some consequence in these
times-as does the MOUNTAIN House, on
Lake Magog, Starting from Burlington in
the morning "a days ride in the cars over the
delightful routes of the Vt. Central and Pas
sumpsic Railroads. and a stage ride of three
hours in the evening, brings the Traveller to
Newport at the head of the Lake. Or the
stage route across the State, winding among
the Green Mountains and along the vallies
of the Lamoillo and Missisco, brings you to
the same spot with a little more expenditure
of time and less Of money, (thc stage fare Is
1929. At Newport Il new and spacious
Hotel shelters you for the night, and next
morning the little steamer Mountain
Maid takes you twelve miles along
the woclcI shores, to the foot OF
Owl's.IIead. Here, in a most dramatically
delightful spot. on "a little rocky promon-
tary, finely shaded by forest trees, directly
under old Owls Head, which rises from the
very door, looking out on an exquisite water
view, perfectly retired, Tin fact accessible at
present only by water, though-a road to Ii
is lald ont and will be built another 5 Jason, J
and capitally kept by Mr.. \ t. Jennings,
formerly of Burlington, is the Mountain
| House. The wooded islands in front, offer a
cave with its legend attached of fatal adven-
ture in AMBIENT smuggling days, Il balanced
rock, = md every facility FOX a pleasant
row (with oars, not slung shot) or 4 pic
turesJue picnic. \ two hours climb over a
gooi path, brings YOU to the craggy summit
Of Owls Head, $500 feet high, and 10 ayiew
Of ~bewildering beauty ana extent. To the
natural attractions COT which we have not
mentioned Il tithc) are 10 be added the
Luugc, or Lake trout, nowhere else SO finely
Favored. These, Of all weights from 3 to q
pounds, are caught at this season On the
hlrs, 50 or 100 feet below the surface, 70
which they are attracted by batting, from the
profounder depths 600 to 500 fcct) Of TIE
Lake, and from which they are drawn cold
as ice. 1t requires practice and skill &c
take them. but they are found constantly in
profusion on MIR. Jennings table, nicely
cooked in various ways, including a marvel.
ously delicious method Of baking in cream
known, We suspect, only to Mr.. Jennings
cook, and unapproachable elsewhere. The
table, nd house generally, is picture Of
n~eatness and creature comfort. The streams
running into the lake, and Concert pond
four miles distant. afford fine trout fishing,
and in the proper season there is fine sport
in trolling on the Lake. All these may be
small attractions for the habitues Of Sara
toGa and Newport, but for less fashionable
and more sensible ladies ana gentlemen. who
cafe for a weeks or months country re-
taxation, we can very confidently recon-
mend a trial Of them.