The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1869-11-09

mountain forests now, one can read bet
ter sermons than we hear from many of
the pulpits of the land. Yet Mr.. Allen
preached most excellent sermon; it
was a funeral occasion Of one Mr.. Wood
ard, which was made more solemn than
usual BECAUSE the widow is 80 feeble
with that disease consumption, that calls
away so many, that she had to be carried
about as helpless child.
Between the lakes, tho primitive as
pect was once picturesque, bold, grand
Many labyrinthian place is pictured out
in romance, but here was real one.
Here the Indian lived, and under the
arches formed by the objects of nature he
traycrsed his uar-path for generations.
After the French and English came, here
was their portage between the lakes.
Here Dieskau was bewildcred and Howe
was shot, while attempting to lead his
army of sixteen thousand to Fort Ticon-
deroga. Here grew spruce, cedar, ash,
homlock, white oak and Norway pines,
which sboutIfftecn years ago were destroy
ed by fires which swept over the noun
tains.
Herds OF deer used to inhabit the
mountains which tower along the sides of
Trout Brook valley. Now they are in
habitants of regions far toward the Adj
irondscks, and the focks of sheep live
upon the mountains without care,-de-
scending into the valley at nightfall to
blend their bleating music with that Of
the lowing herd, the music which the far
mer loves to hear.
Rattcsnakes were formerly very num-
erous on these mountains. They would
visit the valley" visit pantrics and
curl themselves between the logs of bed
room walls These reptiles are now
scarcely seen here, except at the Rattle
snake den near Boycr's Rock, which is
noted for pleasing anecdote.
A man by the name of Boyer was pur-
sued by Indians. He came to this height
which ovorlooks Lake George, took of
his snow-shoes, turned them about on his
feet, went off in another direction and
escaped by crossing the lake on the ice
The Indians, according to their supersti.
tions, when they saw the tracks Of the snow.
shoes, and Mr.. Boyer walking off toward
the other side of the lake, thought two
men had met here engaged in mighty
struggle and had both fallen down the
"slidc," about three hundred feet, from
which they inferred that Boyer was pro.
tocted by the Great Spirit. So they con
cluded they could not kill him. and ceased
their pursuit. .t.......
The Trustees of Ticondcroga Academy
arc cndcavoring to raise the standard o
education here The building is in gooC
repairs and quite attractive. 1t is situa.
ted in beautiful grove ofabout one hun
dred oaks, in the south part Of the village
They seem to appreciate the talents o
the present principal, Mr. L. i. Lawrence
and have succeeded in securing his servi
ces for three years. He is pecuiarl.
adapted to the work of teaching, and ha
a larger attendance this fall than Their
has been for several terms. If any stu
dents from over the lake wishes to atten
good school let them come here. Tn
/ place is not so immoral as people hav
the impression that it is.
Middlcbury college has had the credi
!, of sending us several good teachers, 70
: which, all honor to its Trustees. TIL
winter term will begin December Sth AN
continue eleven weeks. Conveniences fol
boarding are reasonable.
Miss Hattie Millington of Shoreham
Vt. is proccptress. She is well liked b
both scholars and patrons. We hope he
friends will exert their influence to sen
her some scholars from her town.
EX-SENATOR