New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-02
p ridc from Hou,ton 10 Presquc Isle, through

Mara Mn afforded an opportunity OF viewing one
Of the finest regions of undevelopcd country m the
limited states Niles and miles of uDbrOken forest
where untold quantities OF pine, spruce, bacmetac
and other timber, used in ship building, await tho
axe Of the pioneers; acres upon acres of fertile 'and
whose rich soil imploringy asks TO DO onriched by
thrift and culture Of the husbandman; rivers whose
waters flow on astonished that the whur Of mills
has not yet been heard on their waters; climate
healthy and bracing, inviting people TO come ana
Ire there;all these canDot fai te attract the AZ
tention Of the most casual observer.
| The fact is, that so much attention has been
given to the prairos and the rising cities Of the
West by our capitalists, by even the monied men OF
New-England, that they have left source OF IN
estimated wealth lying idle, uneyplored and almost
unknown, save 20 the trappers and the Indians
! And this, too, within the border of New-Eneano'
easily accessible by fine rivers, and through whose
valleys railroads can be economically laid and con-
Quoted. Attention has already been directed 10
this productive region and the axes OF settlers ING
through the forests snd scross the meadows
society has been formed in the State 70 au anu en-
courage foreign Immigration, particularly iroh'
Sweden, the latitude of which eountryis the sanc
"a that Of Northern Maine The construction oil
the Military Road asked for will give an impetus
70 the proper development of the country which
cannot but prove of great benefit. At time when
all the resources of the country should be brought
into use 10 aid in defmyiDe the expenses o' 'hc
war; time, too, when the importance OF running
road 10 our frontier is moro clearly than ever be-
fore seen and understood, whether ~ means OF
cementing the States and the Provinces IN bond
both commercial and social, or as Attending facih-
ties for the rapid transportation OF troops ana sup
plies 10 our Northeastern frontier the question M
to the necessity and feasibility of aiding IN WORK
of 80 much public interest does not seem TO admi'
of discussion.
But 10 return TO my journey. Stopping for dinner
at the town of Brdgevater, our attention was at
trac.ed 10 written notice tackled on The door OF the
hotel Az an evidence of the need OF q >choolmas-
ter amongst the Democracy Of Maine, eops j, yer
5atim csliter0tim:
cAucAs
the democrats Of Bridgewater and al Voters Who are
In favor Of the constitution is and the Unon as 1t
Was and against the assaults OF fanatics ar requested 10
Met at the School House Bridgewa;er Conn. We'd
pesday the 2ith inst At i've O'Clock for the Porpose
OF choosing Deleguts To attend the County convention
To BIC held at Houitcn the 2th inst To Nominate Cah
i ludVt oI Sthhtoi hAe Noahts onhsSe'
0 Committee
Presque Isle, quitc business place and grow.
ing town, was reached about dark. The Aroostook
river furnishes abundant water power here; and O
new dam, in process Of erection, will largely
increase the facilities for mills Tea over, We
e pushed on 10 Fort Fairfield, distant eleven milos.
This ride proved one of The most interesting we
i have had, from the magnificent display OF Che
Aurora Borealis. TIE whole heavens were iiln-
minated by the slender spears Of light shooting far
up into the sky. The storm clouds which had
brooded over us at starting from Presqus lsle,
" scross the columns Of light, frightening the effect
and Frightening the colors. At timesthe rays we're
excluded from sight and then would break forth in
g renewed glory. Again nothing would be- seen but
'r one long line Of light stretching far above the
u clouds and seemingly trying 10 span the arch
l. above Then the beams Of ligh would be divided
II with mathematical precision. literally forming TIE
IT raiters Of the dome.
This exhibition Of the wonderful beauties Oh
the Northern Lights was one Of the most remarka-
). Bile have ever seen. The colors were remarkably
clear and bright, and the presence Of the clouds
added greatly to tho effect The display lasted till
we reached Fort Fcirfeld, and the spears NJ hgh;
were still flashing along the sky as We sought re-
pose.
Early next morning the party started for Tobque,
~ u. Passing the old earihworks garrsoned BY our
troops in the AroOstook war; assembled gradually
to the highlands beyond, and crossed the boundary
line between the N. Y. and the Provinces for the
third time. Aa iron post, bearing the following IN
scrptions, marks the boundary:
T Boundary. Aug. g. 1872
Il lt.Co. j. ID. II. Escuinf, II. II. NJ. Comm.
Treaty Of Washington.
u Albert Smith, u. g. Comm.
A pleasant ride Of seven miles brought VIZ to
Fabrque, at the junction of the Fabrique and 81.
Johns rivers Here we changed teams and started
for Grand Falls. Following the ST. Johns river,
: we pass the settlement Of the Fabrique Indians,
9 with the forest belonging to them. Ten thousand
acres Of unbroken Wilderness forming square, and
extending from the 81. Johns across the Fabrique
river are set apart for this tribe. small settle
ment called Hopkins ia left behind, and We reach
the mouth Of the Aroostook. Crossing this river
about 1 miles from its month, We come upon one Of
its tributaries, known as the Little River, with Q
settlement known as the Little River Falls, whore
there are several -four mills. Tho Falls here are
very picturesque, and tho whole scene, embracing
the three rivers, very charming. Still ascending we
reach tho highlands along the banks Of the st.
Johns. On the opposite side the wilderness
stretches away one hundred miles of forest.
Beyond are seen the Salmon River mountains with
Blue Bell Mountain turning above the range One is
also struck by the long search Of country vsiblefom
the heights. This line Of road sparoely settled but
"a.