The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1871-09-05


of these narrow gauge trains must still
be found between and not outside of the
track. ..... JOHN M. SrEARNs.
Albany Correspondence.
ALBANY N. Y. Aug 2Sth, 1871.
Mr.. Editor The transition from the
bleak, chilly days which this year has so
unusually characterized the greater por-
tion of the season, to the hot swetering
days of summer has been uncomfortably
sudden, causing an unusual amount Of
grumbling at the excessive heat---fully
equal to that indulged in on account Of
the protracted GOLD. For several weeks
past terrific thunder gusts, accompanied
with heavy falls of rain, have been Of
almost daily occurrence, the effects Of
which, however, have not been so damag-
ing to buildings, and other property as
storms of similar character in other
counties. Truly, our weather moderator,
has acted most remarkably singular, for
to the memory of the ''oldest inhabitant'
there has never been so much rain during
any previous summer for many year.
Though We have had now and then a
warm day, the first genuine warm weather
oil tho season pm Ia az .pps..auve
about the first of the present month, and
your correspondent is now fully convinced
OF the propriety of storing away ice, even
in this latitude, though heretofore the
reasons for so doing were not quite ap-
parent The mercury has, on several
occasions indicated 100 deg. in the shade,
and should it thus continue on, it will
leave the sun.scorched Albanians to re-
sort to ice alone for any degree of COM
fort. The evenings still continue cool,
and the nights are just of the proper tenn
perature to favor sound, refreshing sleep.
The aoealth and fashion Of the city
made as heretofore extensive preparations,
aud are now enjoying their annual pill
grimage to Saratoga, Newport, Long
Branch, Cape May, Catskill Mountains,
and to the beautiful Saranac Lakes, nes-
tied among the romantic scenery and
picturesque landscape ofthe Adirondacks.
At some of the other less noted summer
retreats, I see some of our own lovely
resorts-viz Snake Mt, Bread Loaf
Inn, and the delightful Lake Dunmore,
are well patrouized by our city friends.
Among the list, I notice familiar names
from Albany. Our usual summer Ian
guor is perccptiblo in business circles, as
well as in tho drowsy movements of those
whose limited incomes confne them to the
shop, the store, and the office, during the
'heated term" What ever advantages
the city may possess during the nclement
winter season, all true souls sigh for the
comforts and enjoyments of the country
when summer heat prevails. Yes the
bustling city with its crowded inhabitants,
each struggling in selfish aims of exist
ence, becomes wearisome its pavements
of brick, and flag stones often heated to
"red hot PITCH" pains the vision, and
"wearies the sole" Tis truly genuine
relief when tired Of life's fierce conflicts,
trials tribulations and the various disap-
pointments man is subject to- to escape
for time to the pure air Of the country
from the squafid wretchedness, as present
ediug glsring contrasts to wealth and luxury
while viewing city in its reality. To
wander among the fields; the silent
streams picturesquely winding their cours.
es through mossy banks to tho lofty
monarchs Of the forests, climbing up rug.
ged and circuitous paths, passing DER
rocky hills, and briery cliffs, till the
mountainous heights are reached and
scaled Treading among the depths Of
some vast forest, plunging amidst sylvan
shades, and rustic scenes, and by closer
acquaintance with nature in her mag
ni6cence and splendor-gain fresh vigur
and become rsinvigorated, as it were
with new lease of life. "''' .' - '''.
While ! would not speak disparagingiy
of some of our less noted places, still, Il.
a comfortable retreat from the sweteripg
horrors of tho dog-days, perhaps no Other
in the country can afford attractions su-
perior to those of the Catskill Mountains
or the great wilderness of the Adiron-
dacks. That which you find lacking il
the one, is amply made up in the othcl
: while the sceneries are varied, and
often of different natura--still to those
who love to roam in romantic beauty
and are admirers of those phases Of natur,
which are to be seen only in the solitary
wilderness, and love to dwell in solitude
and study nature in her various beauties
) both afford wide expanse of field fol
the man OF science, or the untiring tours,
wanderer in his pursuit ofthe picturesque
and beautiful A trip to Catskill, dowr
tho Hudson. or as it has been termed the
"Rhine of America" in either of the
elegant capacious palaces, the dear
Richmond" or Daniel Drew" who
} daily phys over its waters-is most de
lightful, Not ouly on account of tn,
} beautiful scenery along its banks, bu
also Of the historical aud legendary as
socationb with which it abounds, thi
, region has been the scene OF many impor
; tant events in the history of the country
) Writings of our most eminent men o
3 letters abound in descriptions of its mag
} nificent scenery, and allusions to its legen
r Diary lore. Artists have drawn inspira
8 tion for many OF the beautiful picture
which from time to time brighten thei
studios, and the public and private ar
Q galleries Of the country. Its mountain
Q torrents descend rapidly through narro,
: gorgcs, amid wild, uninhabited and rug
Q ged scenery, joining rivers aud lakes
+ Graded among its mighty wilderness
/. The Battenkill and Hoosick rivers, risin
! IN the Green Nts., flow into it, On tn