The Portland daily press., 1869-08-04
Republican Nominations. /.
FOR GOVERNOR
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN,
OF BRUNSWICK.


Letter from Lake winniPiseegee.
STEAMER cHocoRUA.
LAKE WINNIPIsEoGEE, N. H.,
July 81, 1860. 5
To the Editor Of the Press: T
The summer solstice is upon us. The
reign OF Sirius had commenced. Consequent
", the hegira to the mountains, lakes,
beaches and back country generally is at its
height. Noticing in the Press recently q
graphic description of Lake Winnipiseogee
and TIE route thereto, and hearing so much
of its beauty and attractions, we concluded to
visit the region, and by your permission win
give you our impressions.
Dover, N. H., is the first point of interest
after leaving Portland via p. s. G P. railroad.
You there take the Dover and Winnipise0gee
road to Alton Bay, seventy-one miles from
Portland. Dover shows its most uninviting
portion at the depot, for the south end and
the north end are both desirable sections Of
the tcwn-if that city of 10000 inhabitants
may be so called. Dover Point, five and a
half miles from the city, is favorite resort'
at the confluence of the Pscataqua Bellamy
and Great Bay rivers. The drive thither is
very fine, affording some glorious scenic dis
plays.
The cars are but an hour going twenty
eight miles, from Dover 10 Alton Bay-the
southeastern terminus of Lake Winuipiseo-
gee. There the commodious steamer Choco-
rua, Capt. Augustus Wigsin, takes you to
Wolfboro, ten miles, or to Centre Harbor,
twenty miles further-making sail of thirty
miles. over this charming inland sea-the
poets theme and eyeryone's delight.
Our party left Portland at 6:15 A. NJ, and
arrived at Alton Bay at lilo A. M. We
there took the steamer across the lake, din
ing on board. Capt. Wiggin being an old
fhotelist"-to follow the fashion of word
coming, sets fine table. He was formerly
Of the New Hampshire House, Dover.
We arrived at Wolfboro at IL NJ, but wish
ing to enjoy the sail over the whole lake, kept
on to Centre Harbor, arriving at 1 80 P. M.
1t was a trip full of grandeur and beauty, -
we even now feel enchanted with its irspira-
ton.
ROiAC VI olA pal A(A-32taSa ~ OS&1tAS -
Dor, some returned to Wolfboro, arriving at
2 As P. NJ, and others to Alton Bay, arriving
at 8 80 p. NJ. Two left for Portland, arriving
at Dover at 5 P. NJ, and reaching Portland at
P. M. We learn that they regard the days
trip as one of the best of their lifetime.
Wolfboro, that charming resort, is reached
on the way to Centre Harbor, the steamer ar
irving at wolfboro at 12 NJ. 1t touches
there again at 5 P. M.-leaving Alton Bay at
$50 P. NJ, and arriving at Centre Harbor at
$50 P. M. Those of your readers not given
to early rising, by taking the $40 A. M. train
can make the r. M. connection, dining at
Dover. The principal hotels at Dover
are the New Hampshire House, Con
ductor Ansel Tucker of the Boston
and Maine road, proprietor, whilom o
your city, with Mr.. Marble formerly of the
Elm and Walker Houses as Clerk; the Annex
lean House, Pierce and True proprietors-al
so Maine men.
The afternoon train, 2.55 p. M. from you
city will only carry you to Alton Bay tn
| same day. The P. M. Express on Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays, win give you /
| chance to stop in Dover over night, and 60 on
| to the Lake the next morning. Nothing
puzzles travellers unacquainted with routes, Sc
muchas the time and method of connections
and we therefore give these figures and re
marks at this time. aas
What comical incidents do happen nov
| and then! A countryman was late for th'
train. He came running up to the depo
putting and blowing just in time to see The
cars leaving. He decided to jump on, bul
with face aghast he allowed the first car tc
pass him, confident of gaining footholl OF
| the second. The science of motion was un
known to him and so the second car went OF
minus the countryman. The bystander'
roared. The last car went swiftly by as Jona
than placed his hands in his pockets and will
blank astonishment and positive bewildermen
he only exclaimed-Whewl and walked Of
crestfalen and amazed at his misfortune. !
was hugely enjoyed by the lookers-on, whs
were many and appreciative.
This route is largely patronized by thoss
bound for Conway and North Conway, for i
| enables them to shake off the dust of the cars
and cool off before resuming "land navigation
Stages leave Wolfboro and Center Harbol
at noon, after arrival Of the steamer, for Con
way and North Conway, giving the Whit
Mountain tourists chance to reach thes
| places the same evening. -, a.,r
The steamer to-day was filed with passen
gers, and the stages were crowded. Such car
goes of trunks, bandboxes and @portabl
storehouses," one rarely sees. What capi
tai time people do have, full of fun and en-
joyment-glad to escape from the confines 0
city heat, dust and confusion. Respiration
unlimited except by the capacity Of one
lungs, appetite, immense and keen. in hal
mony with nature and manklnd-these ar
glorious possessions, and capital exchang
for hard work and i'll health.
If George Peabody would expend millio
for the benefit of editors, reporters, bookkeeI
ers, clerks, and others of like needs, givin
free tides and pocket money, to the Lake an
Mountain, until the sum is exhausted, b
would add another ''big laurep to his chap
eau.
Tourists have many time and oft describ
ed Lake Winnepisiogee and we will onl,
briefly remark that it is grand cooler be
tween Dover and the Mountains. By thu
route only do you get the thirty miles sail
The combination of lake, mountain, forest
| vale and island with the Ossipee and Sand
wich Mountains in the foreground, with tht
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