The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-09-23

MAcHIAs, Sept 10, 1861
10 the Editor Of the Press
A TRIP down the coast of Maine from PORT
iand 10 Maehias, is calculated to set any mans
tongue running, and his pen scribbling
have just enjoyed the pleasure of t,,ot an
chanting voyage, and feel that I sbonld
confer favor upon any one whom could
induce to seek the same qualification. In the
first place we have fine, commodious steam.
er plying on this route, the City of Rich
mund," commaned by that splendid sailor
and courteous officer, Capt. Chas. Deering.-
The whole management of the boat is calcu-
lated to make one feel perfectly safe and at
home Then the scenery along the route is
unsurpassed for variety and magnificence by
any portion of the country. A portion OF the
course lies among rude rocks and charming
islands, or close in by the main shore, while
now and then one finds himself out upon the
heaving bosom Of the mighty Atlantic As
we approach Mt. Desert Island, the eye rests
upon spectacle nowhere else to be seen on
our Atlantic coast, several lofty ranges of
mountains, silently, solemnly looking down
NNSNASSD
thousands of years been beating against their
imperishable foundations. The highest of
these mountains rises 1862 feet above the lev
ell of the sea, and is nearly one hundred feet
higher than the highest peak in the Highlands
on the Hudson. There is great variety of
scenery on this island, and one can well
spend several weeks in visiting its different
points of interest, drinking in health from its
pure waters, and inhaling vigor from Che
bracing air of the sea. Several houses are
kept here for the accommodation of summer
boaIders. We found excellent entertainment
and an agreeable company of boarders at the
Island House, Southwest Harbor, kept by
Deacon Clark. We would hint, however, that
fortune is in reserve for the ent4rprising
Yankee who shall put up large, wel-ap-
pointed hotel, or boarding house, say al Bass
Harbor, or indeed at any other eligible point
ON the island.
From Mt. Desert on to Machiasport one
ne,er tires Of gazing upon the ever varying
dissolving views that greet the eye. On ap-
preaching the Milbridge landing, scene OF
quiet, rural beauty is revealed that furnishes
a striking contrast to the rugged features of
the coast. Here are neat and tasteful dwell
ings, well cultivated lands, and lovely green
lawns adorning the banks OF the river.
1t was our privilege to spend the Sabbath
in Machias, which we found nesting among
the hills, and giving evidence of smartness
and thrift. The Congregationalists have a
commodious and tasteful church edfice, in
which we'found large and intelligent look
ing audience assembled. The Methodist
church is smaller and less expensive, but is
well filled and prosperous. Wehad the pleas
ure of meeting Mr.. DrisKo, of the Machias
Union, during the day, and gathered from him
many items of interest relating TO this locality.
In conclusion, would recommend those
who have been for years past admiring the
rivers and lakes ofthe interior to treat them
selves at the earliest opportunity to the pleas
ure ofa trip down the island studded, rock
bound, surf-beaten coast ofMaine.
SEYEKRE.