Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-08-31

of the tourists and seeker Of pleasure. Rosewood
Cottage IS built of stone and is a neat and COM
| nodious house, commanding an excellent view OF
the bay and islands.
| We hope that as other parties now have control
OF the place. they will to it that it becomes as 1t
| should, a refined and pleasant retreat.
| Boothbay, thriving town, was reached about
noon. Dinner was obtained at the saloon of j.
r. Remission. and full justice was done the tempt
ing viands placed before us by the polite and at
tentive walters. After dinner we sailed forth to
edo" the village, and were surprised at the neat
and tasty residences of the inhabitants. Visiting
the custom house we had the pleasure of examin-
ing various relics of ancient times and Of histori-
cal interest. Here we the veritable irons,
consisting of shackles and handouts, which con-
fined John Brown at the time the whole State of
Virginia succeeded in capturing him. Here was
a relic OF the Arctic Expedition, conducted by
Kane. One of the largest Holsters we have ever
seen, hung upon the wall, and sharks, and various
fishes preserved in perfect state were noticed.
Oar sojourn in this quiet town lasted some three
hours, and were passed in pleasant manner.
Embarking aboard the "FIrt' We were soon beat
ing down towards headquarters, greatly pleased
with our days excursion.
On Friday at l.30 sails were hoistcd, and with
good wind from the southwest, the Flirt sped up
the bay, homeward bound, at the rate of ten knots
an hour. Up by Burnt and Moose Islands on the
right dashed, while on the left lay Pig Cove, or
as 1T has been recently chrstened Capital Isle,
which as it received an excellent description IN
your columns few days ago, we will not attempt
70 describe save to say that the harbor is one OF
the finest in the vicinity, being entirely free from
the dangers of the most severe winds. Up past
the head of the Southport Island, where this is a
safe and secure hnrbor, capable OF protecting be-
tween two and three hundred sail from the ravag
es of the storms past the ruins of the bridge,
which formerly connected Southport with the
main land "a few years ago" up through Sheep
scot bay, most beautiful sheet of water we sped,
passing several islands, and gazing with pleasure
at thcIock bound shores covered with an infinite
variety Of trees and shrubs, bedecked with foliage
Of the darkest gleen showing not the least sign of
decay, though the autumn is near at hand Pass
ing Goose Rock, we entered Back river, the shores
OF which were most beautiful in appearance. In
few minutes passed the first gateway and
Shot out into Hocomock bay. At about 4.30 we
rounded liocomock Head, a high promontory,
about which several traditionary legends still eX
ISIS. Cox's Rocks at the entrance to He'll gate,
fcars its sharp head skyward.
Arrowsc bridge now appears and is soon passed
after which we enter the kennebec directly oppo
site Bath and in few moments lay moorcd along
side the wharf where We remained Till next day.
On Saturday morning we left Bath at quite an
early hour homeward bound, and after a journey
of some SIX hours arrived in Gardiner, where TAX
ing the cars reached home at 423 Z. NJ, well
pleased with our trip down the river.
In concluding these 'pencilings' we would say
to all who wish to enjoy their ANIMAL respite from
labor IN pleasant and agreeable manner, to
trough it, in the style chosen by our party,
and they NAV be certain of obtaining pleasure and
profit in equal proportion SAMoTH.