The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1872-07-09

a small party started out from Middle.
bury to visit Hon. s. D. Holcomb We
started at quarter after six in the morn
ing. The weather was warm, but soon
the sky at the north was overcast with a
heavy black cloud which threatened rain.
We still went on, enjoying the beauties
of nature everywhere to be seen upon the
road. The dark and threatening clouds
before us swung around to the north
and rested heavily on the mountain at
our right Soon we reached Bristol that
gem Of village, where thrift and enter
prise are everywhere apparent. Here
the river is made to do good service in
running the factories, mills, shops, &C.,
which are thickly set down upon the
stream. Upon the burnt district has
arisen, as if by magic, buildings which,
when finished, will be great improve
ment upon the old ones destroyed by the
fire.
But hold, we nearly forgot that we
were on our way to Starksborc, but will
now proceed. The shower that threaten
ed us, had fairly passed and fresh cool
breeze sprung up, setting off nature in her
most gaudy and fascinating attire--driv-
ing away the languid feelings that had
been produced by the few heated. days
previous.
As soon as you pass Bristol village,
the road leads you through succession
Nof varied scenery, which is perhaps I'm.
squsled in this country. You soon en-.
ter the great gorge cut in the mountain
which is preceptible for miles around,
and trot along over gravelly, smooth
roads, beside rivers and brooks, making
music and laughing in the sunshine at
their perfect freedom from restraint. The
trees and meadows and fields were weigh.
ed down with verdure in tropical
richness. On we went. through "Chases
Holow"-a rice strip of land, formerly
settled by the Quaker Brethren. Then
to Starksboro village, beautiful, thriv-
ing town, set down in the midst of fine
section of farming land. We passed the
village, and when about half mile be.
yond, stopped at trout-raising establish.
ment owned by gentleman residing in
Huntington. The water used in the watts
or pens, comes from very large spring
which rises in the vicinity, and is Of
crystal beauty. In one section we saw
trout weighing three or four pounds.
They feed them daily about Is pounds
of beefs or other liver, hashed up fine
After obtaining all the superintendent
"knew about trout raising" VIC thanked
him for his kindness and passed Oh. We
soon reached one of the neatest and most
picturesque spots to be found in Vermont
and found Mr.. Holcomb and his gentle.
manly sons in waiting and ready to make
everything pleasant for us. The two
Mrs. Holcombs and the gem of daugh.
ter Of Mr.. Holcomo who has lust re.
turned from west, where she has been fol
some time past as teacher, who is endow.
ed naturally with a strong mind, and en-
tiched with superior education, was a,
free and easy in her rural home as thu
birds that sang among the stately treei
that stand about her honored father
residence. We were enraptured with tn,
scenes about us-tne neat and comfort.
able white cottage-the clear, rapid brool
near blythe hills on every side, clothed
in dark rich verdurs-thc cattle upon .
thousand hils-the garden-the beauti
full natural f,h-pond, with water as trans
parent as glass, all went to make up scene
beautiful beyond description.
Mr.. Holcomb's barns and sheds ar
arranged with all the modern improve
ments for feeding, stabling, watering, &c
His stock consists principally of cows, O
! which he keeps large number.
\The younger SOD OF Mr.. Holcomb, i
would seem, had been dispatched the da
before our coming in pursuit of trout, AM
must have had excellent luck, as wa
shown upon the large platter full of mos
\ splendidly cooked and set before us. O
, other things We shall say very little, onl
that there was an abundance, At even
: ing, Just before starting for home, W
were again called around the table I
} partake Of luscious strawberries an
cream, and other luxuries too numerou
to mention. After again enjoying Mrs
( Holcombs Inequalities. our teams wer
brought out and at a quarter after six a
night we took our departure for home
, thinking and talking on our way, of tn
rational pleasure We had enjoyed durin
5 the day. May Mr.. Holcomb and hi
, amiable family live many years to bles
E the world in which we live, is the wish {
oil thu ne YaraSnnf n