Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-07-24
Letter from Piney Point---st. Mary's
PINaY PoINT PAVILION, Jolly "A, 1914

PINeY PoINT PAVILION, Jolly IA, 1874
Ny FnlESD,-
! My descriptive powers are entirely made
quate to convey an idea (ufter telling you Of
my safe arrya) Of the perfect fascination
which attaches TO a "trip" on the water
"The exulling sense, the pulse's maddening
play,
That thrills the wanderer of the trackless
way"
and makes one feel as if he could rest content
and satisfied forever with the quiet, tranquil
beauty Of the scene, as he reclines at his ense
on the deck of this pretty and well-appoined
boat, (the Lady Of the Lake, her prov cutting
| the blue limpid waters of this truly beautiful
river, with its ever-changng and diversified
scenery of hill and dale, softened and toned
down by the popularity of the atmosphere,
marked by nothing in the landscape thai
might be termed grand or sublime. | could
not but feel and appreciate Washington's in
cessant longing for his "home" at Mount
Vernon, amid the trials and vicissitudes Of the
Revolution especially did experience this
feeling, "this touch of nature,' as the boat
neared The resting-place Of the illustrious dead
and the bell chimed forth the low, sad drge
in honor of him who sleeps the sleep that
knows no waking. Through the courtesy and
kindness of Mr.. Joseph Bradley, who is pecu-
liarly alive TO The influences of nature, and
well versed in the history which attaches TO
the various objects of interest along the shore,
am indebted for much pleasing information
and many curious and romantic legends Of
past generations, when the red man roamed
lord and master over these lovely and pictu-
rescue glades, and piled with skill, his light
canoe, over the waters of the river which re-
tains the name he then gave it, so soft and
sweet to the ear. Magnificent Potomac Thou
shalt remain till the "Heavens be gathered to-
gelher as a scroll" for
"Time writes no wrinkles on thine azure brow,
Such as creations dawn he held, thou rollest
now ~
As the curtain of night gently gathered
over this most beautiful panorama and the
evening star began TO twinkle in the western
sky and exchange glances with that strange
and mysterious vsitant of Their world--the
its superior beauty and grandeur, the most
welcome sound of the supper bell greeted my
tamiahed ears. Hereafter shall not doubt the
existence of some ingredient in salt water to
sharpen the appetite. 1t was without question
the most sumptuous and bounlifnl repast that
ever contributed TO forify the elmer man !"
Capt. Plant is wise man and 'shoots out Of
a long gun" His suppers deserve their fame
Long life and happiness to the sturdy, vigor-
Gus old Ptant-may the waters of the Poto-
mac never cease to nourish it Mr.. John
O'Leary, the proprietor of this establishment,
is as kind and attentive as possible, ana most
careful of the comfort of his guests. There's
no want that is not supplied in fact, he anti
cipates our wants. The walters are polite and
intelligent The cottages are neat and cozy,
overlooking this most lovely and extended ex-
panse of water and the most important thing
of ALL my ears have not been greeted with the
dulcet notes ola single musquito. Requiescat
in pace Altogether this is one of the most
desirable summer resorts, | reckon, in the
country -.