Daily national Republican., 1863-08-11
PEEPS AT PLYMorrn-rHE RocK'
STILL TB0RE.


PEEPS AT PLYnoFfn-rHE RocK'
sTILl Tn1RE.
NEW YoaE, August q, 1855.
While you have bean steamipg through the,
heated term, yonr Correspondent has been
enjoying cool and rcffehing season at the
Clifford House, on the uiargis of Plymouth
bay, about two sad a half miles lren the,
astisnt ma venerable rock Of the Pllerims-
Friend King. OF the Hous on the cur thrcw
wltac open IL doorS Of he ess,fostahls hotsl
asd'bid our party welcome on our arrival Ms
could hardly realize that in twcnty-four hours
after leaving Gotham and her rioters, . place
could 10 fou,A so4ssss cd ~ sevS1sssusgse.
and confusion which had but few hours BE-,
fore surrounded us. Cool breezes fanhed Us
from the blue ocean. and tbs Crested bFraksy1
dashed lncessant music on the sandy beach but
a few rods from the shady piazza where We sat.
In front was spread out harlnIng lawn, the
drops ffoui recent showers siill sparkling
on the shorn and tender grass, and the
air. seemed laden with the perfume Of
foliage, flowers and new mown hay. All!
said we, poor fellows they who swelter In
the heat and dust Of Pennsylvania avenue.
Indeed We pity you, and only wlsh you could
take one lopg-drawn sniif Of this delightful
saline air. II this aggravstes you, then you
viii suffer moro by the description va will give
Of fishing, bathing, sailing. and fiding through
the green old woods. But We must not tell you
all at oneu, for, with your limited vicws, con.
fined to catching "pOnts " and bathing in the
turbid waters Of the Potomac, you cannot bear
SO much. Think Of roads all free from dust,
wherc you may ride for miles In cooling shade,
and every now and then clear gushing stream
singing along your path, anon a little pond
where the wild lily opens her petals to the sun,
and nils the cir with rich perfume. Four miles
from the Cliff y you emerge from the woods
and como upon the shores OF q beautiful lake
known as South Pond, and, II you have a
mind, you can follow the shore little distance,
which brings you to the prettiest little nook iu
all the world for quiet afternoon, to lol on tn.
srass, under fine old trees, on lawn leading
down to the lake. Here arc the premises Of oui
friend John Darling" who provides for every
want of those who hayethe good fortune to visi,
this charming rustic scene. He has built con.
venient little cottage, and added stables, bowl
ing alley, swings, &C.; and at the end ofthe little
pier on the shore he has always in readiness
for his aquatic friends a snugly.rigged and
fast-sailing cratt, just big enough to dauee on
The tiny waves Of the lake. When tired of this
sport, you are welcomed back to taste lhs mos,
delicious chowder, aud sup on fish fresh caugh,
from the ocean. '-'Il9 a.i. go
But we have not yet told anything Of the
sports at Kings, and IL We could persuade
yon to make the trip, we would not waste time
In the attempt TO give anything like an Idea oi
what you might enjoy. Our Hrst essay was an
excursion TO the famous fishing grounds mes,
the submerged rocks, some two milos distant
nom the house. Baskets, hooks and liner.
and nicely prepared snack, not omltting the
"lnxuries" and necessary preventiyes In case
OF soa -ssskaess on the voyage, being all In rsad.
nsss, We smbsrkod; bus mt we must 20 70 tn,
crates anoat with lively "shedders " for our
bait. Tho "shedder," Sou know, Is a lobster
shedding his shell, and the newly forming
shell adds toughncss to the bait and prevents
losing Il often from your hook With this
addition, We hoisted sail, and steered for the
rocks aforefaid. We were perplexed " know
how the rock could be found, and watched the
movements Of our skipper King with no little
interest, for there was no buoy or other mark
| to Indicate the locstlou. Finally thu order was
given bear away little-luf again--let 70
the bow anchor; all right" There" said
the skipper, "do you see that rock I" And,
sure enough, there was the rock, some twelve
feet below the surface. Now, then, as we
swung 10 anchor, souc excitement was mani.
Tested. Your correspondent had already baited
his hook aud, In less time thau we could tell
you, iiue tautog, weighing nearly Ave pounds,
was pulled 10 BY the gallant skipper, and In
lew minutes the next, by your humble servant
Now, then, came pouring rain, aud with IL
rapid pulling and hauling, until we numbered
twelve nice tautogs, to say nothing of Goldfish
and sea perch In any quantity, -- r.t
With this precious freight, we hauled in our
anchor aud set sail for the CHE" landed our
ash In safety, and repaired to the hotel, where
In few minutes We had them nicely broiled,
fried, aud otherwise cooked, with freshly cooked
vegetables, already prepared. A sumptuous
meal, such as you poor Mssropolltaus know
knothing about. Ifyou would like to eujoy
these same things, just pack your carpet.bag
and come on. Arrived at this city, take the
tine Fall river steamer, aud thence ON TO Old
Plymouth by railroad, an easy and pleasant
TIP, and worth the trouble; of this you may be-
assured. - -
A Pressing Invitation.
hitherto been kept ut home by the pressure of
other important ayocations. Come and spend
few months In getting an experience that will
be OF the greatest value TO you for the whole re-
mainder OF your life. Come, editors and pro
fessors, merchants, armorers, clergymen, me-
clauic6. farmBrs le.rslatars nffic, h,i