The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-06-15
Letter from Mooseheaa Lake.
Correspondence Of the journal.
MOOaEHEAD LAKE, June Il, /

MOONLlGhI.
A trip upon the moont waters of the Lake, last
ing into the midnight hours, and enjoyed with a
party of choice friends, brings pleasure which from
its intensity must necessarily be our party,
consisting of eight gentlemen and their wives, rep
resented the judicial legal and mercantile Portion Of
three Of the charming cities of Maine.
Gathered upon the desk of the compact little
steamer Daydream Our party, fully appreciatiye of
the beauties around them, borne along in those
quiet hours, appropriating for their own enjoyment
the enchantment Of the scene We might indeed
have, in the eXaltation of the hours, funCied ON
selves transported to some atmosphere OF perfect
harmony and peace had not the puff puff, of the
little steamer reminded us that We're still amid
material things. and that the mist would sometime
gather and obscure the brightness of our dreams
And better jude says, "Be content that is
so, for only by contrast do we fully enjoy"
Now nearing destination, and the bold
front of Kneo, arises before almost threatening and
rowning upon US as it reveals itself amid the shad
ows. Venus, just sinking in the west with its re
Election brighter even than itself, seems to beckon
with serene and smiling countenance to reposc
as sweet. And at midnight not usually good hour
to inspire hospitalites we find ourselves snilingly
welcomed by the landlord, and warmed By one Of
inc most cUarllng thlnHS on taTtiia lIrt on the
hearth
THE MORROW.
Bright anticipatons are more than realized, when
arising from the repoSe so delightful after day of
physical and out of door fatigue, find the scenery
has lost none Of its oldcn charm, but to our eyes
having an added grace, and we quite realize the
sentiment of those expressive lines
''Who hath not gazed until his falling SIGHT
Finds but dimncss with its own delight ?"
Oh, the exquisite enjoyment of such day Being
padded upon the most placid of lakes, ostensibly by
the desire Of gentlemen of the party, and cndcavor-
ing to share the enthusiasm of the remaining ladies
in this way; holding rod under the direction Of the
most accommodating Of guides; waiting. and always
waiting, for something TO attach itself to the end Of
the line which did do so At last let the rod
drop carelessly the birch, ana yielded to the
delicious inspiration of the hour. Floating under the
brow of Il cliff which rises seven hundred feet above
the nky blackncss which its shadow casts upon the
lake feel ourselves for the moment under the in
nuence Of the regions whose dark shades We must
pass before reach that other side, of whose per
fiction much has been both said and sung. But
for a moment! Earth is just now too satisfying too
delightful to allow the thought to be of long contin-
uance. We are, as it wcre chained to the rapture
of the hour. Sweet brd-songs are issuing from al
most every tree-top, and echoes far,reaching.
We listen with intcnness for the plantive notes of
our favorite song sparrow, but not fortunate
as to hear. The guide tells me it is often heard
here; ] shall still listen for this sweet song all
the more so for being in the minor key.
We return at noon to comfortable quarters ut
the Mt Kineo House, while our "other SELF and
friends continue the sport through the day, and
make picnic dinner upon the shore. And loud
the praises of the days enjoyment upon their
return. Never was food partaken of with more rel
ish, and never Were faces deeply tinged with
the roseate hue which exposure to the produces
Our delicate city ladies can dispense here with any
effort of their own in that direction Us nature will
more than supply the deficiency.
However, have omitted to give the amount in
pounds weight of that days work. | have quite for
gotten how it was, as | am apt upon like occasions
to do. am sure however, there was no difficulty
in bringing home the spoils and that we had fresh
and delicious trout at supper. think it was upon
this occasion that our young lady friend from your
city, bore off the palm for taking the largest fish.
But as I have before stated, do never remember
the exact weight therefore the readers of this may
fancy it something very remarkable. Speaking about
weight, this is really unusual locality for adding
to ones solidity. For instance, lady stood upon
nouncement from the Judges stand" was one hun
dred and forty nine. Although there may have been
slight doubt in the mind Of the object of this de
cison, yet it received with a manner Of COM
placence. Next day, it being announced that there
had been wrong adjustment of the scales,
trial took place. One hundred and fitty-seven
the number. Still the lady not satisfied and
thought she could certainly depend upon her "scnt
partner for doing the correct thing. But alas dis
appointment ruled the hour. He emphatcally an
nounces one hundred and fifty-n There may still
be some lingering conviction of a connivng between
certain legal and learned gentlemen to outweigh
the truth" If not shall all affirm this to be the
spot for all who wish rapidly to increase in bodily
proportions.
had hoped, Mr.. Editor, to have written to you OF
the grandeur Of storm of hail. wind, lightning ana
thunder when all the elements seemed in mad revel
ry and also of paddle in a canoe upon the lake at
sunset, with indefatigabe guide but fearing al
ready to have wearied you with this Will close with
shade of (our frsD sadness, that our friends from
your city, to leave by the afternoon boat and we
may hope for no more pleasant reunions here 1T
may be for years. and it may be forever" but still
the pleasure will outweigh the grief J.P.s.