National Republican., 1875-07-15
DEER PARK.
Poetic Moralizings and Musings-scenery and
Guests-Employments,A Amusemsnts, &c.

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tCorrespondence OF The National Republican,
DEER PARK HOTEL, ND, July IL. 1875.
THE hills draw like heavens" ! feel this TO
be true looking of at those about rs, covered as
they are, with stately old trees who sway in the
wind, bowing reverently to the smiling blue sky
above; strong and true; too high for the worlds
petty deceits and meanness TO reach. This air
does not scent of crime and betrayal; the breath
Of the wicked hath not befouled IL. Here nature
is not dwsrfed neither does she mock the Creator,
but gives q sense of what the primeval world
must have been. One feels like taking up q
nomadic life and wandering forever In freedom,
untrammeled by care. This can be but summer
conceit, for when the winter comes all shivering
ana cold the SHOWS pile themselves over the
mountain tops and look threateningly on the
valleys below with menace Of Swiss avalanche.
"LET us ACCEPT THE GIFTS
the gods bestov," alas, for tomorrow we die.
Now, the noble sweetness Of this place shall
bringto our souls tranquility. In the woods be-
side us We shall penetrate the twilight recesses,
which Longfellow has so recently sung. Rare
wild flowers look up into our faces with q ques-
tion, as If the unseen had spoken to us OF oeauti-
ful memories Of those gone beyond the voiceless
shore. The sun, never lurid, sends his rays, soft
ened into Q calm light, on the undalating lawns
nesting down in It, as If the fairies had made a
fragrant resting place for their credulous little
believers and sent the envieus, greedy bee flying
wood. Flashing fountains through the night
make one dream of Rome's abundant waters and
great Caesars unesrthed wonder.
THE TRAINS OF THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO
road come rushing by, taking food and comfort to
tribute also from the marketplace and storeship
for the comfort Of those assembled here. goodly
company, If looks express much; some notables
General Pierrepont, and the big lion called Bris-
tow, who made such roar and set all the Bour-
bons to flight. Some families settled into cottage
villas, ike doves in cot, carefully looking after
the hedglings. Best known Of all, the most In
teresting family Of Richard Merrfck, of WASH
Se fCseSSd safasa Of little girls
but an assured prominence among the distin-
guished lawyers Of our courts, and day by day
his scholarly attainments make heavy tasks easy
and successful.
Mr.. SHARP, MASTER OF TRANSPORTATION,
seems to have made his mark In the marts Of men,
judging from the attention he receives here. Let
us hope it's because he means and aims to COM
Many young girls-cuItivated, well bred, and in
Ss hr bs % SDs al
as green spots in a desert; so the musicians, all
clever solo players, despair Of morning dancing,
and give gems from the operas, brilliant cavatL
mas and old ballad airs-s good accompaniment to
deep and absorbing reveries.
CONSTITUTIONAL GRUMBLER
would lose his vocation here-nothing to worry
about: food fine and abundant, servants brisk and
attentive, CHEEKY face behind the ottice window,
never abridging answers to tedious questions.
Even the Italian cook sings his recho de FuscdHi,
and keeps his pastry and himself clean.
Fishing parties lay great plans, order big
lunches, talk Of their expectations, and supinely
stay at home, discuss trout learnedly, and do
hearty justice to the second line Of the Menu
tent that others should SOW while they reap.
Phaetons dash up to the hOuse-steps as grand as
any chariot in hurdle races in the classic age back
Of our recent centuries. young girl looks like
to wear the bay already In her salad day.
JOHN DALEY, TRANsPLANTED
from your long-tim Oakland home to this new
place, make my best bow to you, with hand
upon reverent heart. Nature made man whom
she cast you, and, j almost fear, broke the mold
after, so few hnd to label and place high up the
niche beside you. The kindness you have sown
broadcast should bring you the benediction God
been placed ruler over countless greatful hearts,
and IN the last great day the needy and the sor-
rowing shall rise and be witness before your
Maker that without ostentation you treated all
men tenderly, practicing the brotherhood Of man,
wounding or depressing none. 1have you stand
beside the dying stranger, close the sad eyes and
fold the weary hands as tenderly as q woman;
ministering In affliction with fidelity like unto
the two Marys, nrst at the cross and last at the
tomb.
Our sea comes at night, when the mist rises
white and close, enveloping tree and shrub The
moon comes and looks down at the beautiful
wonder, content that the bold sun should know
nothing Of this weird secret CARDINAL.