Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1875-06-08
...s from our Special Reporter
An. Interesting Letter from
Manchester. .--..
MANCHESTER Julv .

49, E.. rs ~ MANCHESTER, July 3.
IS. The ride from Rutland to this beauti-
full place is very pleasant in view of the
close proximity of the hills-mountains,
p perhaps ought to say. Then find a
perpetual delight in following brooks or
rivers to their fountain beads, and fall
ing IN with the quaint, sluggish Otter
Greek at Middlebury, it was gratifying
10 see that in its youth, yin the narrow
vale OF Dorset, it has all the dashing
sprightliness of any mountain brook,
and could easily be forded or leaped
across by any boy. noticed also that
Wallingford has prepared a croquet
lawn for the use of its loafers near
the railway station; it only needs a
few shade trees and seats to have
large crowd in constant attendance.
By the way, l don't think coat of
paint and general Sticking up would in
iuro most Of the station buildings l saw
on my way down to this place, ''hcau-
tiful for situation, and I ought to finish
the quotation, 'joy of the whole earth, y
know not who founded this town,
but the original settlers of Manchester
ought to have monument on the public
square, conmemorating their aesthetic
taste, good sense, appreciation of the
grand and beautiful, as we'll as their
rare sagacity. Let it be built of native
marble, and this will be local Mecca.
Here is place Of some two thousand in
ha5itants, with the needful industries,
! ant1ne is surprised to find so little to
| offend taste or morals, and not rum
shop Or bad institution of any kind in the
town, and l made full inquiries, though
not personal search.
believe Ruskin is right that the
dgellers among the mountains are more
viEuous, enterprising and noble than
those of the valleys. Citizens Of Lud-
low, Middlebury and Montpelier need
take no offence at the remark, as the
great English art critic knows nothing
of their situation. | am persuaded,
however, if he could see Manchester he
would forget to curse London's brick
walls in his raptures over the beauties
of this lovely place.
Old Equinox is d perpetual source of
delight, and there is now a fine carriage
road in good order to the top, while the
Summit House has just been put in
thorough repair, and under the care of
Gen. Bowmaa cannot fail to prove an
attractive and entertaining place of re-
sort. The Equinox, my pleasant home
while in town, maintains its former
popularity in the hands Of F. II. Orvis,
and | found tue strangers from abroad
already filing bis house The other
houses hero--the Taconic and the Elm
are also keeping up the high standard of
former days.
1t is very pleasant to find 50 much so
oial culture, and that OF SO high an order,
together with the olden time cordiality
among the people. One feels at home"
10 surprisinghly short time in such q
place, ard consequently is in no hurry
" Ett aH ~ t1OH EllbNtl vi IL IL hlit az
the genial, hearty, Christian spirit of Or.
Cushman, / cannot say, but the life OF
such a minister in a community is per
petual benediction. ...r.
By the way, the Journal seems TO
have entered on \ new career of success.
1t has Just secured apacinus building
for its future occupancy in e,ranecticn
with the postoflice. The engine will be
located in the basement, mail, press
room and editorial room on the first
'--.zI ,.ats, rs,c-nao- for tiac
JOB and paper on the second floor.
'Etrey hope to- be ia their new quarters in.
about month, as soon as the necessary
changes can be made. twill be one Of
the most spacious and convenient Offices
in the State, and very easy Of access. |
We wish them abundant success, and are
glad to learn That their job work is in
creasing, SO tell your Rutland iobbers to
have an eye out for the JourRal office.
And 50 | close my brief visit with regret,
for the two days have been n perpetual
delight TO many others as well as to my
self. CoPELY SCOTT.