Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-09-15
West Rutland

West Rutland.
The Sabbath school of the West Rut'
land Congregational church made one Of
the most pleasant excursions to Saratoga
that they have ever experienced. On the
morning of the 7th found many busy IN
making preparation for the ride. The
morning was most beautiful. The sun
rising in an unclouded sky, greeted about
two hundred aud fifty scholars already
vending their way to one of the most de-
lightful spots, as we'll as one of the most
peculiar in nature. We arrived at about
s o'clock a. m, and this being the occa,
sion of the New York State Convention
the County Fair were greeted by thou
sands of eager pleasure seekers, seeking
the various places of amusement and
business. To say that Saratoga presents
the highest type of science and art, is no
exaggeration of terms, together with the
peculiarities of nature make it one of the
most attractive places ever visited. Pecu-
liar in this, although not a large place,
yet it boasts of one of the largest hotels in
America, the best medical waters, the best
laid out grounds, and, above all, good
order. The Union, kept as only Leland
could keep hotel, presents one of the
the grandest views ever offered to eager
eyes. To attempt a description would be
futile. A long front, several hundred feet
in extent, of the grandest architecture,
with two wings or projections in
the rear, inclosing beautiful
park of elms and various other trees, in
the centre of which a stand is raised from
which band of music, employed by this
hotel, discourses excellent music to the
grandest of guests, so that whether re-
Ginning beneath some friendly shade or
engaged in the splendid parlors, the posi-
tons are alike made delightsome and joy
Gus by the sweetest strains of music Woe
to the man who, for the want of the
:, .-o~zy-," e~.., stop ou1y FOR short time to
enjoy these delights. But tits said the
stern demands of business will soon close
the halls of pleasure, for short time, at
least.
Among the many springs Of water, my
time will allow me to speak Of only two,
the "Geyser," situated about two miles
sout of Congress-" presents a strong phe-
uomena in nature. This spring is also
called the "spouting spring" it might also
be called Natures Big Soda Fountain, with
property for its effervescent nature re-
minds striklngly of the artificial fountain
This water was discovered in February
1870, after boring about so feet through
| the stall and lime rock, and throws a con-
tsant strsam about Is feet into an invert.
ed tube suspended from the center of tbs
eeiliug. There is, without doubt, natura
force enough to throw stream at least
| 81 feet high. This water is the most
largely impregnated with soda, and the
stronger alkai properties of any at Sara
toga, although the Congress is the mos'
used there. The High Rock Spring
was to me the most agreeable tasting wa.
ter of any with which I met from the
many springs.
The High Rock takes it's name from the
peculiar structures formed by this water
a nearly solid rock, except an aperture
through which the water flows to the SIR
face, where it is taken out and passed by
the coup boy" The pleasing and exhilir
ating properties of this water renders i
very agreeable. Among the attractions
of Saratoga is the Cardiff giant, which
was once an enormous man or a magni
fcent hoax. Congress Park is a delight
full spot, its walks laid out with good TASTE
and design, adding much to the choices
gifts of nature in that respect, the gentl
slope, the midway lawn, the shady groves
b all speak of natures work, Gods heritage
exceeding mans design. Here one re
clining in some sequestered spot ma,
feast on natures panoramic views, o
walking in familiar ways, may meet un
known the philosopher, the poet, Or hi
peer.
= One party was accompanied by GU
worthy Superintendent H. A. Smith, an,
our pastor, Rev. James R. Bourne, VIII
were successful in their efforts to max
the occasion one of profit and pleasure
The party as school are under especia
obligations to Mr.. r. G. Thrall, who's
untiring efforts in connection with tn
Superintendent, made every thing a
pleasant as possible. All were highl
pleased, especially the little ones, 70
whose especial benefit and pleasure tn
excursion was taken. JEM.