Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-01
ONoRo, FLA. Feb. 9th. 197'

MR. EDITOR: How many admirers of sunset know anything of the beauty of sunrise? I will not deliver homily upon early rising. Aside from it's proverbial advantages for health and wealth, there are delights in these early hours which may we'll dispel dreams and rouse to wholesome activity. The solemnlty of advancing dawn and the grandeur of the rising sun are worthy an effort, and Na- ture's true lovers will make one. if neces- sary, to enjoy them. l see the light first through pine forest, glinting among the trees, glorifSing their tops and throwing Q wealth of light and color on the still waters of lake whose irregular and wooded shores are full of unwrltten TO- nance. If clouds are floating in the heavens. they clothe themselves with the radiance and bear it away, extending the royal pageantry and casting the reflection of their loveliness in other lakes. The early day is full of all possibilities; and. wondering what it's hours will disclose, we may we'll take up it's duties thought fully. for there is no going back with the sun.
 During the past month we have had but one cloudy day, no rainy ones-and the last cool weather, for three successive mornings, the mercury stood at 38o. Many days have the beauty of the sky enhanced by feecy, floating clouds, and the east winds are luxurious with their ocean freshness. Orange trees are now blooming and the air is full of fragrance. l went to large sulphur spring or sink, near Sanford, recently. The air about it IS impregnated with the odor. The out let, or stream from it, winds among small sand hillocks indicating volcanic action, while the size of the palm trees growing upon them tell of an early date. There is q tangled growth of vines and shrubs, all reflected in the water as in a mirror. Standing upon the single plank bridging the stream of varying width-from four to six feet-I was tempted to step in; but friendly voice cautioned me, saying, ''that water is ten feet deep p and I con- tented myself by looking into it's dark and silent mysteries. Here are no noisy, or purling brooks. The ''branches, as such threads of water are called, are sluggish, or flow almost imperceptibly. This qui- essence IS unlike the busy whirl of manu- featuring that marks our Northern water courses, and their rocky channels contrast with the sandy bottoms of these lazy streams. -.
 Thus far mere pleasure seekers do not frequent Florida, as formerly. but those who need milder air and seek to prolong life. With too many the change comes too late. One who entered our home given mp by physicians. and weakened by the long journey from the northwest, joined the circle at table, and in the even- ing-a few times-was missed, and the anxious mothers face grew sad and tear ful. Kindly services were rendered by many willing hands, and one bright day. Just week from that on which he came, the last duties were performed and the body was carried down the river by the same steamer that brought the living and still hopeful man. Other faces that were wan and attracted sympathy are growing fresh, and tagging feet step lightly-for some it is well to have tried Florida. f , < With smile that is not irreverent recall an incident told of an old clergy. man who lived not far from here and whom we knew. He attempted making some provision for his family by commut- ilnga life insurance policy. and just thirty days remained before the last payment should be made. The old man. greatly 'enfeebled, said. ''If I can only live through this month of December, and make that final payment, I shall feel that ! can die and leave something for my family" A few days after this he ex- claimed before friend, 70, am so sorry I have undertaken this job" When asked ''What?' he replied, "Why, trying to live out this month. I am SO tired. I don't believe I can possibly endure to the