Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-08-02
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+ Mr.. EpTTog - What can be more pleas
an; IL the weary traveller, aflec he has
beea rii:ns through cities and villages,
ani over da>is roads, than to arrive at
soMe quie; hiiltep place, where he can
aCea,h The pare mountain air, that comes
sweeping over hills and dales, lakes aud
rivers, Snea places may often be ioum,l
Wilde travelling ever oar broad territory ;
bu; none more pleasant than the hill cali
e. Martins Ridge. lhis little neighbour
hood, is TO be found in the northeast part
OF tie town Of Franklin; and is one OF
those places. which Nature aud man have
combined 10 make beautiful, especially Ia
the summer months. The Inhabitants are
apiain, honest. hard working class, and
are fully alive to their rights as y commit
nifty.
I The old srhoolhousc stands upon the
summit, where the Knight of the Birch
Gil Rod, exercises his authority over the
juvenile portion of the ncighborhood. The
scenery from this place is del. htful; at all
points forests and fields lie spread out be-
fore you; Lofty mountains rear their noble
heads in the distance; and beautiful lakes
are seen at their feet, where the nimblc
trout is caught, and the mis-, sparhlos in
the sunoeAms OF the morning.
Fancy to yourself a pleasant, morning.
and look with mo toward the north, and
view THAI small white cloud just above the
-.
learn that it is Mt. katahdin, whieh can
only be seen in very clear weather. The
towns which YOU see are Eastbrook Wal
Imam. Aurora. aud Amherst. with their
try for miles AROUND.
To the north east is "!Iunpback or
Lead Mt, With the adjacent towns in
Washing ton Co. Near the foot of HE rid -e
is Maria -uegu Pond. where we often 20
with fishing tackle, 20 get the nlnble trout.
or the lazy chub. Many logs are ANNUALLY
hauled into this lake aud iioated to Cher
ryticld, this becoming quite a source Of rev.
ehuc to that enterpri>ing place. There is
also Il mill site At this pond. which mi mt
be made To bring quite an income 10 the
capitalists. Bad Mountain stands lust
the other side OF the lake. and its spirc
pointing directly toward the skies keeps
guard over the country for nil,.s around.
10 tie south arise. funk Mt., at the foot
OF which lies Donucil Pond. which is sur
rounded on all sides by hills which keep
the wind from rnillins its calm bosom
, 10 ;lie southeast stands Green MIS- lofty
peak rising seemingly out of the Mater.
although X is upon Mt. Desert Island. so
much visited by the fashionable. as Il sum-
lner resort Many OF the shore towns anu
numerous isl tnds are also seen, which ren-
ders the view one which the observer is
! 10th TO leave. 10 the west, arises Bluehili
ali alone III its gr .hdeur. Thus We have
the principal objects to be seen, whilst
there are many others equally interestih.
to the lover vi beautiful nature.
There Is scarcely u place OF this sans
altitude, rs this, where 50 mach can be
| seen, AS from thi, place.
Iiyou wish TO observe and study nature.
or exercise yourself, then ascend Bald
Mountain. If you wish 10 hunt the vide
ly known Cherry field Woods are before
you, and yon may chance To cross the path
Of the shy deer. the strayins bears or the
cunning wolf. lffor angling, the lakes ia
the vicinity afford plenty Of ii,h, such us
trout. bass. tosus. with many others
But tear have already run this at too
great y leust and SO will close.
Nl.h respect,
Yours &c.