The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-07-14
Muinm aud Sunrual.
Seaside Resorts.

Tho "glorious Fourth" stands in our
Northern summer MS stood tho Golden Mile.
Stone Of tho Romans in the Forum-tho cen.
trnl point from which oil distances wcro
measured Having given expression to their
patriotic feelings in such form as to each
may bo most satisfactory, tho mechanic rc.
turns chccrIully to hisdaily labor tho farm
or with his sturdy assistants goes a6eld,
scythe on shoulder, to commence the gather
ing into barns OF the abundant harvcsts that
crown the labors Of tho revolving year and
the haggard, caro-worn devotoe Of business
or of pleasure leaves the sultry streets Of the
city and tho eager, anxious competition, or
tiresome ennui, Of his ordinary pursuits. for
weeks relaxation, that he may return
again to his employment strengthened and
refreshed by communion with Nature, as
Ant@us was re.created by every new contact
with Mother Earth. '..1 a'7u' N
Every man who can leave, locks up his pc.
culiar skeleton in it's appropriate closet. and
tho horseman "a he rides out of tho crowded
town joyfully sees dark Care dismount from
the crupper. Aside from the mere tempora-
ry relief from business, change in the man
ner of living, for brief space, is Of perma
nent advantage. Men become very narrow
in their views and actions who ure accustomed
to tread the same paths year after year with
out divergence they become opinionated,
selfish and intolerant. BY association with
his iellow.men, in other than business rca
tions, one soon learns how much there is
outside Of his own profession or employment
Of which he is profoundly ignorant, and this
discovery has tendency to "take the con.
colt out OF man." .'t.
1t teaches him to be charitable towards
those Of opposite opinions, and begsts spir.
it OF catholic federation to find that large
majority Of mankind differs from him upon
some ponts about which he has very decided
convictions, and that he has occasion to so.
licit forbcarancc as we'll as to exercise Il.
The greatest advantage, however, Is do.
rived from FREQ intercourse with Nature
rather than with men. and this is what
the excursionist seeks. He can hard
ly fail, in Miscellany ramblos along the shore
or upon the mountain-side. to. be led to
"look through Nature up to Natures God.'
Nor is it IN hIs personal relations to his
Creator alono that he will be affected he
will bo moved by better impulses and lofticr
considerations towards his fcllow.mcn-thc
the whole human raco-for, as the chict of
the Lake Poets so fitly declares, tho voices Of
tho mountains and Of the sea are both the
chosen music Of Liberty and sing OF her.
Nowhere can these advantages with o,m
nunion with Nature be more fully secured
than in our own State. For those who do
sire to enjoy the cool sea-broczes and tho
pleasures of bathing, boating and fishing
thcro arc nowhere places moro convenient
and suitable than those in our immediate VIZ
oinity. They arc easily accessible and the
mail communications arc as frequent and rs
regular us ut Portland. "Thc Pool" which
has been long and favorably known ms u
pleasant place of resort, can bo reached by
means Of q delightful sail down the river in
the steamer "Clipper,' which makos two
trips daily. There, refreshing brocses blow
through the whole summer, never hot enough
to enorvato, scarcely over cold enough to
chill. Every opportunity is afforded for sea-
side rccroations and tho ,hospitalisies Of tho
citizens arc generous. ftN. iaR i
The "Old Orchard House, - 30 long and
successfully kept by our friend Staples (and
which, with the other hotels upon Old Or |
chard Beach, is more and moro throngcd
with patrons every year. as its ,nori.sand the
beauties and advantages Of the place become
moro widely known,)s rc,chod by short
ride throught the pine woods. Here, In ad- |
dition to other attractions, Is smooth, hard
and extensive beach, the most delightful for
riding purposes Of any upon our coast. In
this vicinity aro several houses built by the
citizens Of Saco and 'Biddciord, and by 9th
crs from abroad, for, tho comfort Of thoir
families during the heats Of summer. Tho
number Of these summer houses I, increasing
every season. For those who really wish 70
enjoy seq side recreations, during their rest
from business, this place must be much more
attractive than those crowded resorts where
the iron rule Of Fashion Is m inAexibly
maintained as In the cities in the winter sea.
son, and is infinitely more annoying those
who wish to avoid her, sway during their
summer vacatiou,we would advise to come
and build Residences by the sen, among the
odorous, resinous pines which skirt Old Or
chard Beach. To those who prefer stop
nearer 10 town. and yet where
tho sca.brce.es and sca.sports can; DO fully
enjoyed, wo would heartily recommend The
Ferry House, Of our friend Lanc. 'n3doai
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