The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-06

Jul. "e" set-lines and such ignoble
',e'" IDS of fishing have nearly depopulat-
~ these waters, while the laundering ig-
norance of pseudo sporiamen, and the
sound of mirth, music and revealing have
driven the timld deer far into the wilder
ness to more secluded and quiet waters.
Trout and venison are to be had, indeed,
but the places where they resort are known
only to the guides. They are kept a close
secret, am told, and rightly enough. For
were they generally known, one season
would free those waters forever from their
denizens, and Smith would be at a loss
from whence to supply his tables.
Why it is that so many every year seek
these waters as summer retreat seems at
first inexplicable. But sojourn of few
days captivates the least enthusiastic, and
we no longer wonder that so many should
throng the balconies of the st. Regis Lake
House, but that 30 few are acquainted with
its delights. The house itself, four story
white building, Is large and roomy, capable
as accommodating two hundred guests.
The parlors are elegantly furnished, the
dormitories cool and convenient, the table
well supplied with all the delicacies of the
city and the peculiar luxuries of the woods,
the servants neat, the guides trained to
their business and well acquainted with
every foot of the surrounding country.
Added to this is the aromatic odor of the
forest and the romance attendant upon
every Adirondack scene. Moreover,
Smith'e is almost directly connected, |
find, with all the main points of
the wilderness by water, while
scattered all about it are many little ponds,
some of great beauty. If you are not en-
amoured of sceneries and sunsets viewed
from mountain tops, or the vigorous exer-
else of an evening row, or the pleasures of
fowling, the parlors invite your presence.
The sharp rustic of silks, the merry laugh
of the dancers or the grand music of Mo
Fart and Rossini often mingle with the lar
of the waves upon the beach. All these
pleasures conspire to leave ''Paul Smith. 4
as a wildwood retreat perhaps without {
peer. 1t Is the Saratoga of the wilderness
/ have spent these few days in exploring
the neighboring ponds the most beautiful
of which are
sPIT.FIRE
and Great st. Regis. Spit-fire is but few
minutes ride through a narrow creek from
Smiths. 1t is 50 called because it is eve
in a sort of angry motion, its shallow waite
being swept by every wind. 1t is smalle
than Meacham but not as beautiful thOugl
far more delightful than the Little st
Regis. | was told that ! might take lisl
from this pond bur my efforts were vain
The beach of Spit-fire is fine white SAN
as also its bottom, and swimmer ma
wade quarter of mile or more fror
shore with such soil beneath his feet befor
he reaches sufficient depth of water t
cover bis head
GREAT ST. REGIS
IS larger and more placid lake, with
good depth of water and dotted with SIEVE
raj mimic islands. Had Paul Smith bui
his house at this spot, it seems to me, Il
had chosen more wisely. The scenery
,, more bold than that of Little st. Regis, Ii
shore line more fantastic, the waters cea
err Tomorrow we are off for the Sarans
and the Raquette to test the sport and vie
the country. c.p.