Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1877-09-01
Communication.
To the Editor of NOnTHERS TRIBUTE.
On BOARD TIE LEvIATHAN.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1877.
From the many cares and tolls that
surround and perplex life in sll.its trades
and ways, from the affairs of state down
to the troublous professional life
through innumerable channels of busi-
ness, with all its hurry and worry, and
on through the life of the artisan until
wereach those with whom | am classi-
fled. all in their respective spheres, at
times grow weary of the. loads with
which they are burdened, and not only
long for rest-some short respite-but
are undoubtedly in need of such, and by
such indulgence are restored and dis
posed to return to their wonted paths
with renewed strength and zest. Thus
we see that our eX-President, after pub
lie service of years, such as but few have
ever rendered, has withdrawn from the
scenes of his activity, and seeks restora-
ton abroad; and it is gratifying to be
able to note that in doing so he has COM
bined profit with pleasure, and in rep
resentatiye capacity has in such large
degree strengthened the bonds that exist
between our country and those he is
visiting.
So. too, we see that President Hayes,
with his constitutional advisers, left
their Offices and enjoyed, fora time, the
invigorating air of New England, and
prominent eastern papers have been
filled with accounts Of departures OF
tourists for Europe: of arrivals at Sara
toga. Newport and Long Branch while
a far greater nninber--iess fashionable,
pcrhaps-have gone. without mention
to the Catskills or the White Mountains;
to Lake George or The Adirondack re-
gien, there to lose track OF anXieties and
regain strength.
But why should I 90 from home
Have VIC not Ltke Superior, with its ro-
mantle shores, yearly visited by hun
dreds? Dc We not possess the straits
all our own. With its Islands famed fal
and wide for ilieir beauty and, healthiul
atmosphere, attracting SO many during
the summer days; and have we not our
inland lakes and rivers. becoming yearly
better H1n3w.,. ans III consequence more
popular:
Surely, then having those resources SC
near at hand AMI peclniarily SO within
the com,aaf:t! I'll. it should be our ell
lcavor to break away occasionally from
daily care, even for ever So shor a time
and find a change and rest Oil the "Trip
thus afforded. Learn 10 ltaye and forget
the daily rounds tor the time beiig, e
become better acquainted Mi!li ourselves
and orr fc lluws, so TO cultivate friend
Is and social relationship. and thus by
one more means to make life amongst
ourselves worth living tOr,and, by the re-
creation had, better fitted to live that
life.
These and other like thoughts
have come TO me, now Oh
my return trip from Mack
naw, whittier, with a grOupe of friends
we have been by the thoughtful, not tc
say kind, invitation of the captain Of the
Leviathan, and am sure, as | stop writ
ing for moment to look around at The
party now SO happy, although two aUer'
somewhat frightened, paired off or il
knots, conversing, and at the delighted
children, all, even to my literary trient
at my left, so engrossed with her book
would, l am sure, want to add theil
names in thanking Captain Kirkland fol
the most enjoyable day by him provided
But as am not a proficient correspond
ent, Lucy Hooper or an Olive Logan,
have not told them, and now withhold
my signature. ID.