Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
From the Lewiston Journal :
East Dirfeid.
I'm I'm Oxford--A Pleasant Visit I'm "A
Pleasant Locality.
EAST DIxrIELD. Oct. Is. 1874.

Up Ina Oxford--A Pleasant Visit In n
Pleasant Locality.
EAST DIxFIELD. Oct. Is. 1874.
| had long felt II desire 10 visit East
DixIield where my tito OF cousins reside
have now grattied this desire. With
my daughter have been spending sew
eral weeks in that locality. We are so
charmed with this beautiful and diversi'
fled scenery OF East Dixlield that cannot
iorbear TO speak oil il through the columns
OF your excellent paper.
As | look around aud SO much admire
this grand scenery, almost think that
when our dear, wise Creator formed tins
beautiful earth, lie bestowed many extra
beauties upon old East Dixiield. Here
religion seems 10 flourish. and here dwell
in harmony and love Ills dear chosen
people. hemmed in by hills and noun
tains, away from the confusion anu CON
taminalions OF city. Yes, here We are
in Happy Valley, at the pleasant home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Amos III. Blake, whose
! inequalities know no bound. short
distance on either side are the residences
of Samuel Smith. maple Grove, and
Simon Smith Willow Hill" The appro
PIRATE names OF their residences had the
honor TO bestow. They all have well
stocked and highly cultivated farms, and
here every man is 30 merciful 10 his
beasts that there is no need OF society
for tho prosecution OF cruelty TO animals.
Samuel has model orchard he and
his cstimabe wife have only 10 stand by
the bars aud tell the apple trees how to
grow, and they seem 10 obey. A little
farther on il Happy Valley, live the
Blakrs, who are not only The mix oil
human Kindness but the cream. and DER
soy cream at that. How appropriate The
name OF this residence, for hero love ans
happiness seem 10 dwell. 1t is said that
happiness rescmblelh The Bird OF Paradise
which, though often IN view, never iIShts
upon earth; but | think there may be one
exception. Tor happiness seems TO pre-
dominate in this Happy Valley. a short
distance above on very high hill, stands
the residence OF Simon Smith who Is very
ambitious, his motto is Excelsior"
expect some time to find him located up.
on Mount Saddle Back.
The Smiths arc noted for their kind
ness, adopting children Two OF three at u
time, marrying on. and then adopting
another batch" lucky chiIdren-to De
trained in the way they should 20, by his
good wife. Aunt Martha. Ever since the
Time oil Lazarus how many have been
blest with these careful Aun. Marthas. i
pity any lady who has not got one. She
has even trained her dog 20 be useful at
sunset his master has only 10 say. Jack.
il is time 10 90 Tor The cows. and he
goes instanter, and rs there are several ,
should one COW be missing, he makes the
rost wait until he finds her and then
drives them all home On each OF these
harms are boiling springs. and howing
brooks. running so gracefully IN every
direction. | often stand out OF doors to
listen to the musical sound ol The ripping
water, reminding me oi renuy son's
beautiful song Of The Brook
Men may com, aud meA my "a.
Bal nJw On forever
East DiNneld i indeed lovely place,
with its hills aud valleys. mountains.
meadows, and streams. and OF en- | stand
IN silent admir- lipu rs bthold IheSe
beautiful mountains that Surround US
r
Bald Mountain, Liuie Blue, MI. luCNcr
aud Nj PoduuA. with - pond on top. and
olhrr, They scem like scntinels watch
ing over aud guarding "a; then 10 the
Tar. ttU dim pcr-pcctivr, we behold the
White Mountains hin. in mystic gran
deur lar above The others, Uui the pure
suOAy clouds. mrtc emblem Ut The Deil,
resting in beauty upun them Nj. Wash.
lngton. is color 80 dim and beautiful,
seems Ike uu azure terrace leading To
The worry gates OF tlcIVcn.
There arc many beautiful drives from
here. and over steep HIS. htll milo Ia
length. Wilton /. thriving village
with is hoie,> and Academy. and its
beautiful pond. whore pickcrel ahoun /.
We went with party 10 Weld Pond :
the drive WAS beautiful. There We were
kindly entertained by Uncle rwad,lle"
and his guds wiII. 10 Ia nm hansEt old
ScolchmIn, and clmo ~ ills country
when very young. and here ia his dsnna
Gamma cot they have lived many Years
ia peace and happiness. close 10y this
lovely pond. | wonder il his aged heart
ever yearns tor the home oil his Child
hOON hNH Nht Jams ANAi VI tAto VI DOhliN
boon IN dear old Scotland.
Weld pond is lavoIile resort. and
many camp here 10 enjoy fishing anil the
scenery around This ipond rcposin. in
quiet beauty, lis waters glilIerin@ like
jewels in the sunlight. aud gliding So
calmly. know not whittier but it seems
rs it II must low to the unladlng shores
OF Paradise. We did not lake our de.
parture until late.
Tween the gI0oming AMI tbs alrk
When the sye come hame"
The rain fell. and The wind blew, but
still we enjoyed our idle hugely. Their,
are many others OF whom would speak.
but space rorbids. will close by SAYING
how love these z and mountairs. hills
and pleasant valle,s and how olt shall !
think vi this beautiful scenery have So
much enjoyed. and one vi tho brightest
pictures in the chambers of my soul will
he the grand aud dlr,r.Iied scenery Of
dear old East DiXlicld.
POUND PARTY =. Many thanks TO tie