The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-07-27


cessful IN their effort there followed second cee-
bratlon, on which occasion there was temporary
ana tied i've eagle, having fastened to his beak
small piece of canvass bearing this inscription taken
from Jenerson's inaugural address,
PEACE, FRIENDSHIP AND COMMERCE
! WITH ALL NATIONS;
ENTANGLING ALLIANCES WITH NONE. !
In this connection the inquiry would be pertinent,
II Jefferson were living, whether or not he would
consider the cable an "entangIng allance'' with
The chief business Of the town in late years was
shipbuildng; but this mas now almost entirely
died out. The absence OF a railroad 10 the attri-
buted cause and this agent OF civilization having
business has gone over there. The population here
IL less than 1000 and during the past few years 1t
Farming Is about all that Is carried on here TO any
extent. and next to agriculture ranks the clam and
lobster business. With railroad, which must Ger
tainly come within year TWO, 1t would seem tina,
the natural resources OF the town must be deyel-
oped. The beach along the coast Is seven miles III
length, and the surroundings arc peculiarly adapted
TO rendering this watering place second TO none
other In the country. The additional attraction Of
mountain scenery also exists here, and within u
radius OF few miles there are 365 fishing ponds
one for every day in the year. The village Is plea
sanity located on elevated ground. in fun view
HIM." part Of the farm Of the renowned
Captain Miles Standish, the military hero OF New
England. There is an otten-told story floating
around here about the gallant Captain and hand
. some MR. Aasa anu ovey MISS Mns
led to think that II he could obtain the heart
and hand OF Miss Priscilla Mullins, daughter OF
Mr.. William Mullins the breach in his family woud
be happily repaired He therefore, according to the
custom those times, sent to ask the permission OF
the old gent to visit his daughter. iona Alden, the
messenger went and faithfully communicated the
wishes Of the Captain. The Old gentleman did rot
object, as he might have done on account OF the re-
cency OF the Captains bereavement. He said it was
perfectly ag eeabe to him; but the young lady must
also be consulted. The damse was then called into
1dAv a
man OF excellent fornI with a fair and ruddy
pleXiOn, arose, and in very courteous and prep0s
listened with respectful attention, and after
a considerable pause, liking her eyes upon him with
an open and pleasant c0untenance, said, 'pritnee,
John, why do you not speak Tor yOurselfY lie
blushed and bowed and took his leave, but with a
look which indicated more than his ditiidence womb
allow hun otherwise TO express. However, lie soon
renewed his visit, and II was not long before their
nuptials were celebrated in ample form, and from
States. what report John made to the Captain after
tile first interview tradition does not unfold it Is
certain that the Captain never iorgave him to the
Justin WinsOr, descendant Of one Of the early
settlers Of the town, has transmitted to the ctlzens
an account OF some OF the associations Of the vari
GUS historical localities, and his description OF cap
tain's HIM." SO named In honor Of Captain Standsh
is particularly graphic and interesting The summit
of the hill Is about four hundred yards from the
and two hundred feet above Its level and when once
with nature and who has pondered over the history
OF the early Pilgrims, Is acquainted with their char
acter and has conceived the purpose OF their exile
to him 1t presents spectacle which IN times past,
and which / conceive must ever cause an impress
sion ON his mind not easily forgotten and scarcely
to be eradicated Full it Ia Of the most pleasing
associations 1t calls up IN the mind Of the behOder
those "reminiscences which gladden. the heart and
arouse his soul INTO being and clohe him with all the
noDer feelings of mankind, dormant they may he
within the deep recesses OF his heart. Select,
should you visit 1t, the closing hours OF summers
day, when the burning heat Of the declining is
dispelled by the cooler shades Of approaching even
Ing, and ascend to its topmost height. Now as the
renring rays Q, day form on .ne heavens above
natures face below all brghiens into richness, and
the verdure OF the covering softens into mldness
The SHINING villages around, ana the village Spires
towering against background OF upfading green
add gadness to the The CLASSY surface OF the
Meath the music OF the dashing waves on the Deaci.
without give quiet TO the mind ana peace within.
Before YOU ~ the distance at the cast appear the
white sandhills Cape Cod shining beyond the blue
expanse, and seeming to encrcle by It's protecting
barrier spot dear TO the heart OF every descendant
the pleasant bays Of Plymouth, Kingston and DuX-
bury, eniivened by passing boats and sheltered
at its southern extremity by . lighthouse
ana with the extending arm OF Lagush enclosing
the island OF the Pilgrims Turning your eyes to the
south they fall In succession the pr0nlOntory OF
Monamei, on the ancient town OF Plymouth, rising
beneath, and, as II under the projection OF the
mound beyond the resting place OF the Pilgrims
dead. Extending your eyes over the forest at the
northwest yon see the Blue Hills OF Milton, ascend
ing far above the surrounding country, while nearer
at the north are the villages OF DuXbury anu Marsh
Held, scattered over the ieds whose white cottages
shining in the sum- o0er pleasing contrast to the
scene. Below you and around you once arose the
humble abodes Of the Pilgrims. Turn your vision as
you may and you Will feel that you are gazing on
u OF than ordinary interest, fuii OF the
most grateful recollocuons and of nature the most
agreeable and pleasing
Scenes must be beautiful which, daily viewed,
Please daily, and weo.s novelty survives
Long knowledge and the scrutiny o. years
Praise justly due 10 those whom describe.
The bay. which Is populary termed .Duxbury
Bay" comprises the three harbors Of Plymouth,
Kingston ana DuxUury. IL IL well known that The
plgrims selected the shores of this bay their
Element because they found II commodious aud INT
FOR shipping From the earliest it has been re-
sort OF wild sea fowl OF every kind, and has conse.
quenty drawn hither great numbers OF sportsmen,
scarcely one now can boast OF having secured
enty OF flock at one shot or that his gun has lur-
nisned the -tulvlug for dozen feather beds.
The beach. winch has before been alluded TO a.
MI different points. II runs from Marshfed IN a
southcastcrly direction, ana II entirely dsjonted
from the man 'S andy by the Cut Kver Canal,
OF salt House beach was cary given TO II,
though now IN more commonly known
as Duxbury oesch. One OF It's most remark
situated about two-thirds OF the distance IRON the
Cut TO the GurneL and known TO this day AS the
High Pines" which name WAS given to them over
two hundred years ago Al the northern end is
"Rouse's Humnock- where the snore end OF thc
cable has been landed. " ~ thickiy wooded conf.
Gal mr. OF about iorly acres It's highest point being
some iiity feet above The level. The name Is
derived from John Rouse, am early settler i'm that
vicinity. Fears have been entertained Ia times past
that ~ some Time the sea might force ITS way
through the beach at various places, ana TO guard
against THIS there was built some wears ago and az
great expense, al many points throughout its whole
eA,cm., pro,ecuve sea wal Tor which an aDpro
priat,0n was male by Congress. The Gurnet where
the lighthouse OF the harbor IL located consists OF
apout .wen,y.seven acres. The name was derived