Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1868-07-25
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EDITORS TRANSCRIPT:
Conscious of the truth of the old say
ing that 'all work and no play makes
Jack dull boy recently arranged for
a pleasure trip among the mountains.
We are all going, like the merchandise
under the auctionccr's hammer. some
where. Some to the Mineral Springs in
this county, others to Saratoga, some 10
the sca-shores and others to distant
mountains; but, the grandcst excursion
OF all, it seems to me- is where one can
snub the nose OF old Mansfield. When
we go to see the sights, we should go
where sights are to be seen. II * not
always when we 90 the longest journey
that we see thc most. Many people re-
siding within one day journey OF Mans
field, have never been there, but, per
haps, have visited Saratoga or some 9th
or place upon the level, often. am not
opposed to Saratoga but advocate home
interests and home productions. 1t is
laudably honorable in any one to strive
TO rise above the average of men; and 10
be elevated upon the pinnacles Of Mans
field Mountain the promotion is supreme.
This cminence is within the reach of
every one There is entire satisfaction
in looking away over the low-lands and
the people that dwell therein of Gov
ernors, Judges, Senators and Congress
men, and feel that you are above them
all. | am glad that Vermont owns II
mountain. which will stand as Il mOnu
ment of our greatness-ul1 amt dOrn for
ever
Having returned in safety, and being
satisfied that others might 50 return if
they desired to do so, wish to speak of
my line of trade. The stages leave Es-
sex Junction every morning and even
ing on the arrival of the cars, for Under
hill Centre eleven miles away. From
Underhill Centre, the distance is five
miles to the top of the mountain, where
teams are in constant readiness to take
parties to the "halt-way house." which
is little more than Il mile below the
summit. Saddle horses can always be
y
house at moments notice, under the
guidance of the Mountaineer "LeXN
Mead to carry parties to the top of the
mountain. Bonaparte's March over the
Alps is mmortalizcd in music, and
might have always been regarded
great affair, had this route of travel re-
manned undiscovered. 1t remains for
Fremont TO take the artillery on the
backs of his mules up this mountain, ii
the thing sould ever become necessary
A trip up this side, must be of far
greater interest than to take the route
from Stowe. The idea is to view with
your own eyes the beauties of the scene
ry spread out in the distance. From
this side is to be seen the Adriondac
Mountains, Lake Champaign together
with rivers, cities and villages in rich
protuson. Higher up we go and the
grandeur of the scene increases as we
advance. When we have arrived safe
ly on the Apex, where we surely will if
we take this route and "LeX" for our
guide, we will meet the highest Hrcr
in Vermont in the person of Mr.. Cald-
well who keeps the Summit House. 1t
is worth something to see him under
the circumstances and Il seat at his table
is refreshing. And then the hotel is so
retired, and is such Il nice place to rest,
one seldom goes there without enjoying
it. There is no runaway wagons nor
railroad cars to disturb u.s.; isn't it de-
lightful.- us rest. PORCUPINE.
st. Albans, July "a, 1865.