The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-02
A Voyage to Gorham.

A few days since / was invited to participate
In voyage to the beautiful village of Cor
ham, and was requested to be in readiness
Jan. 31st, at o'clock p. NJ
I was on hand at the time appointed, and
after waiting short time beheld in the dis
lance, as she rounded a point, splendid look
ing craft which came sailing along drawn by
six well trained steeds, trimmed with Ameri-
can honors. Part of the passengers had al
ready embarked at some Southern port. The
captain gave orders to heave to, and the good
ship Portland Belle was not long in receiving
the balance of her precious cargo, consisting
in all of thirty human souls. The order was
given to weigh anchor, and away we went at
the rate of eight knots per hour. And here
let me say that when Capt. j. w. Robinson
holds the guiding of the ship, you may fear no
danger as he is perfectly familiar with all the
quicksands, shoals and islands, between this
and all the Western ports And this thought
proper to set down in log book which had
in my possession and was obliged to keep.
Going at such rate we soon reached our
port of destination, all in good health and spr-
its, notwithstanding that there was quite an
underground s,ceu, there having been a storm
the night before our departure. We stopped
at the GOrham House, kept by FL. D. johnson,
ESQ.,, the gentlemanly landlord and proprietor
of the same. Soon after our arrival 1t was an
nounced that supper would be ready at 8 o.
clock. In the meantime our party repaired to
the hall of said house, there to trip the light
fantastic toe, to pass away the time and the
better to be prepared for the coming event.
But bark! What sound do hear? 1t Is
the bell which notifies us that supper is ready,
and I'll assure you it was one of the most
pleasing sounds which struck our ear during
the whole voyage. We were not long in pro-
ceeding to the dining hall, and surrounding
table which fairly groaned with its bounteous
load Of luxuries to satisfy the more refined APP
petite, Notwithstanding that the more substan-
tials, such as beef, pork, lamb, corned beef,
chicken, turkey, goose, duck, tongue and oys-
tiers were in an adjacent room not visible to
the longing sight. The landlord and landlady
with their smiling servants, were not long in
serving up for us that which we most desired.
Well, kind reader, 1 for one, commenced the
bill of fare thinking that by careful engineer
ing might 60 through with the various and
numerous articles named thereon. But alas !
became so confused having so many to talk
to me that lost my place several times, in
consequence of which, no doubt, have omit
ted many nice edibles which lay before me.
Suffice it to say that after we got through there
was enough left to supply another large par
ty. -t.aq p|i sl.I -.au. ~
Wewere NOT a little surprised that Mr.. John
son and lady could, with so short notice, get
up such supper. But it is all in knowing
how, and we say success to Mr.. johnson and
his better half. ---~.-. ...---- . -
Well, as was about to say, after supper we
returned to the hall with slower and firmer
steps than when we left, feeling that we had
done justice to that which been set before us.
At the sound of the music we were quickly
on hand to respond, and after few fancy
dances, &c, and at an early hour, we then re-
embarked and returned to our several homes
feeling much pleased with our voyage to Cor
ham. In conclusion, allow me to say to all
parties wishing to have good time, with rea-
sonable expense, go to Gorham, stop at the
Gorham House, sail in the same ship, with the
same captain, and you are sure of success.
This will set down. EPLURIBUs.