The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-08-06
Letter fren, snco.
SAco HOUSE, Aug. 4, 1865

The oldest Inhabitants" are not agreed as
to whether Saco or York is the site of the first
white settlement, and traditions are still con-
ficting, but II the friends Of the latter would
take an evening stroll through these broad
streets, shaded by trees Of more than centu-
rvs growth, aud see the numerous foe old
mansions, 50 evidently the abode Of plenty,
they would not wish to contest the question
further. But don't imagine that we are going
to write Saco down an antiqnarian town, for
Young America fourishes Here ID the cot
ton mills, which are the chief support, either
directly or indirectly, of the inhabitants. The
York Company have reputation for the man
ufacture Of cotton goods which gives them
ready sale for all they can manufacture. and
as the mills are running business caunotb be
said to be dull. Il a9 ae loo = s'fa'gs4i a
TIMES CHANGES. .f.l y srys.,4
In our ramblos about town we, miss some fa-
miliar faces, for instance, Mr.. d. M. Owen,
who used to make our clothes and no longer
grsets us, but his son, G. r. owen, still main
tains the old establishment. &C Twombly g.
Son" reads strangely where so long we had
seen "Twombly & Smith, Cornelius Sweet
ser" is dim on the sign, and he is older than he
was, but he makes his business Increase with
his years, and is now extensively engaged in
shoe manufacturing. B. F. Hamilton still
we may be too personal we win speak Of otheIs
ut future time. I'm ~ a.fli ~ tastxs Il
OLD ORCHARD BEACH
IT'S luxury and privilege rare to visit this
most delightful retreat, where every breeze il
as cooling draught, and whose slowly rolling
pillows tempt the soiournef to step in; for the
waters are seldom @troubledr during the cheat
ed term" and no underltow ever enedlfs the
unwary. This is without question the Longest
stretch of unbroken beach on the coast, being
not less than seven miles in extent, and at low
water averaging four to six rods in width,
hard and smooth, afFording beautiful drive
and a view of oceans boundless majesty, not
to be enjoyed elsewhere. Az .,.5s 4.
THE LATE ALBERT II. BULL AND HIS WORKS,
The Bleach lis not all of sOld Orchard, .
but there are smooth lawns on which; the visi-
tor may lounge and witness the game Of base
ball, or croquet, which are favorite pastimes,
OF, if he have q romantic turn, let him wend
his way to the Park, which lies just back of
tho Old Orchard House, and which owes its
attractions save what nature gave it, to the
late Albert FL. Bull of Brattlebor0, Vt, who
died here week ago of heart disease. For
seventeen years he had spent his summers
here, and had become interested in making
the place attractive. When four years ago,
the Park lot Of forty acres. covered with a pine
growth, was purchased by Mr.. Staples, pro-
prietor of the Old Orchard House, Mr.. Bull
conceived the idea of laying it out with walks
and avenues, and supplying it nth rustic seats
and arbors. He had so nearly succeeded in
carrying out his design as to mako it spot OF
great interest to all who visit the .sbeach.'' He
labored with his own hands, and with his own
money employed others to assist
In winters, at his home in Vermont, he had
with his own hands painted signs for the names
of the walks and shady hooks, among which
we find "Fisherman's Hut and s'Parson's
Lodge. etc., and many other similar names
that seemed to him appropriate to the various
localities. His work was purely disinterest-
ed one, and could only have been prompted
by his love Of the beautiful He is represented
as man Of culture, and his works here abuu-
dainty show it. He viii, as be deserves, re-
ceive the thanks OF thousands for having en-
ployed his leisure in SO laudable an undertake
EN-. His age was sixty-five, and the exclama-
ton of all is, che died too soon"
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