The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-11-10
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A TRIP NEAR HON r. .

| fOr Tue REGISTER.
A TRIP NEAR HOME.
1t was mild September day when, with
easy going horse and carriage we set our
faces southwark for a ride among the
green hills Of Vermont to my mind
much more satisfactory mode OF travel.
ling than dashing through the country in
railroad cars. with no chance to view the
scenery. only confused medley OF half.
seen objects rapidly passing before the eye
wearying the brain, without affording any
pleasure The early part Of our route
lay along high gravelly ridge Of land in
Cornwall from whence We enjoyed a clear
view of the Adirondack Mouutaius Of
New York on one sida, while gu the left
our own lovely green hills could be traced
for many miles
We passed several nicely built school
houses, also tiue private residences, and
last, though not least. immense beds Of
onions should judge those to be the
most important article OF produce in that
town, and many thousands Of bushels
must have been raised. On entering the
town of Whiting the soil seemed to be
clayey, but no rain having fallen lately
the roads were as smooth and even as
could be desired Pears were plenty but
apples rather scarce Sudbury looked
very inviting, with broad and expansive
fields and meadows. and graceful elms
disposed here and there as though nature
had designed putting them in the most
proper and picturesque Places A most
charming retreat is liydes Hotel. situate
among the hills. Many boarders are
there from the cities every summer, and
indeed one could hardly find a more de.
sirable spot for quiet and rombntic drives,
They must be great lovers OF flowers iu
that town, for | saw many under cultiva-
tiou. also house plants, some windows be.
ing filled With them. saw lemon tree
fresh and blooming ont Of doors nearly
eight feet high ; it was planted from the
seed some seven or eight years ago by an
old lady who still lives to see the result
Of her labor.
Our broad expansive views were soon
entirely hidden by the high abrupt hills
Of liubbardton Huge boulders were
thrown carelessly on either side Of tht
= road a- though giants had been at play
But there was beauty in the midst Of ,hi
grandeur, when We rode under a natura
. arcade formed by The tree, INTERVIEWING
. their branches above us, aud once in
y while We caught gimpses OF love y littl
:, ponds. which il nestled among the high
:. lands OF Scotland or the mountains o
: Switzerland. would be dgnifcl by tn
name of lakes Our road led Tor SOM
y miles close by the shore OF Castletol
Pond or Lake Bonbaziuc, A. it is terme,
y in history We noticed many boat
. moored TO the shore, evidently used 70
= fishing aud pleasure excursions, also rus
= tic tables erected for the convenience Q
:. picnic parties There is the Phenx lio
- tel aud several groceries, and We wer
- told that many families pitch their tent
on the lake shore for weeks at time do
ring the warm season. and truly. it is sue
=, beautiful place. could wish to ptc
my tent there too, il the days. could b
I, always bright and sunny, and 10 dar
T. stormy cloud would arise Ga nearin
"a "A the village uf II, deville. he great pile
=: of slate iudiciirl We must b. near ii
qnarflr- aud soon the long rows Of hea
" painted iruant houses came 10 sigh
They ATE mostly occupied by the Wels
ma people who work in the slate quarrie
~ They are rrGgiously inclined aud Brit
on up their children to study :he Bible. al
no have pretty church at liydeslle with
,' round tower which at oGce caught II
me attention as something new. regr
or much our tiulr Va, 81 limited We cou
-. not make minute inv .-tigation Of Il
10 quarries, their machinery and mode
am working. In talking with resident
on the prodigal expenditure ut slate in bull
he ing fences, paving streets and door yarC
vo he said when he first came there he f
an inclined to pick up the pieces, bat he h
no. got all over that now as it was only /
.rv refuse bnt still could not help think
haa how nice il would be if some OF the
70. fuse could be placed for our door steI ;
~. the central and northern part of q
Ivo State, then | remembered that all the ,
wo sirabIe things could not be in every pla
,,s \ short drive from the 1uarries broug
5. us to the neat and thriving village
no, poultney. Troy Conference Academy
oh, pleasantly situated here and is very pr
'ats porous at present. East Poultney is,
some considered separate village,
the impression on my mind was, th-re y
continuous village, and delights
ng- smooth aud level roads all fte wa
'el' new telegraph line has lately been esI
ae lishel from Poultney to Midde,o
o, springs. We followed romantic ro
ano now winding aronnl the base Of some
pm regularly shaped nil. that seemed in
ior cessble at little distance, when 9th
ac' s,ill more irowni, 9 would rise before
'ae but nothing daunted, We kept steadily
'on' ward aud found an excellent stage rc
'ss' so wisely planned among the valleys
'e'n to avoid any steep a-cents, tho ricl
'uo esqueness OF the scenery relic, lng all
re" diousness OF the way.
'ne The pretty village of MiddleloSn
'.ss several churches, stores. some hanisl
tue private honcs. and large bo,ei. for
ever accommodation OF the many visitors
come from different parts Of the couu