Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-05-08
How BgLLEroxrE Looks on PAPER

How BgLLErosTE LOOKS on PAPER
Considering the loyeliness of Bcllefonte,
very little has been said about It, and per-
haps no adequate description Of IL has ever
been written. 1t Is true no mere words
can convey its real beauty, yet as descrip-
tions Of leyely places have ever formed
fertile subjects for lively pens, IL is to be
wondered that none have yet been devoted
TO it praisc--for Il is Ia belle town Of
Pennsylvania. This want Of description is
owing to the fact that the inhabitants of
the town, although approaching the lowell
ness and rcaping the benefits of refining
scenery, are an cminenty practical, matter
of-fact people who enjoy without being
controlled by enthusiasm. 1t can be said,
however, as Of no other place, that the eye
can glance in no direction without resting
upon some panorama Of beauty. As the
weary traveller steps from tho cars at the
station at the close Of long journey, nl-
though lac Is In the centre of the town, vet
even here there are evidences Of natural
beauty which three-quartcrs Of century
Of change have failed 10 obliterate High
street passes from east 20 west and nsccnds
in either direction. To the east large brick
business blocks and private residences sue
coed one another 10 the top Of the hin
whore the tasteful Court House from behind
the graceful grove Of lrccs tells where jus
t'ce Is supreme. The large building next
the depot Is the Bu,h House, which, to-
gcther with the BrockcrhoT House, Gar.
man House, and several other hotels invite
the traveller 20 stop and rest. In western
direction are more pretty dwelling, and
but few rods OFF riscs Half Moon hill. 1t
is only necessary 70 ascend this emincncc 20
obtain glorious view Of Bcllciontc. To
visit scene Of equal loyclincss in any oihor
place, 1t Is frequently necessary to walk lor
miles. Then, too, crossing High street
near the dcpo; Ia Spring creck--a stream Of
purcsi water, which tAkcs to itclf all the
angles and forms any one can wish. Now
II flows peacefully along spreading 10 view
a wide, capAcous bosom now Il gathers
itsclf into n small compass and plunge
down steep dccliyiiy, and then anon it
will divide and form in i,s centre n minia-
turc Island covered with 4 thick growth.
All these variations and forms are 20 be
seen within n shor, radius of the depot.
And then TO render the scene sull more
enchanting In the eyes Of some, the stream
IS swRrming with that delight Of angler.
ana choicest Of ash--specklcd trout, which,
rs twilight draws near, leap from iis bosom
after the fly dancing in air, exposing their
beautiful forms to the rAyishcd eye Of the
angler.
Many prefer 70 walk the entire length Of
this lovely wa;cry path, up 10 the grea,
basin constructed by the planning mill COM
pauy. Here n groA; shec; Of water spreads
out before tho eye, in which rowing or
bathing can be indulgci IL desired. On tho
say you mus, pass the far-famcd spring,
whose proportions 80 frequently have been
described, whose pearly depths have re.
Elected back their purity 20 50 many eyes,
and whose cooling nectar has qucnched the
thirst Of grca, and small for a score Of years
There are connoisurss in scenery who
prefer the Wild beauty Of our rocks and
mountain peaks. These are without limit,
but we must conauc ourselves to ono. Only
a mile from town tho visitor can climb with
Alpine stock TO McCoys Point, a spo,
from whore a. from none other within a
radius Of five counties can such a comprc-
hcnsivc view bc obtained. a powerful
glass will bring into view the city Of Lock
Haven fully twenty-five miles distant; tho
State College is outlined twelve miles Of.
and train Of cars IS seen winding round
tho mountain. II VIC had time we nigh,
mention the grand drives which will bring
the visiior TO Ni;,any mountain, to the
Mammoth Cave Of Centre county, and
which will at every step open up to view
now scenes 10 deilght Inc eye aud appeal ~
tho senses.
The climate Of our town Is sAlnbrious and
as equable as can be found in Pennsylvania
the air Is pure and bracing. There ia a
freedom from those convulsions Of nature
which in some resorts are 50 much TO be
feared. No storms or earthquakes cause
our church towers 20 crash and fall, but
ever boldly they lift their spires 10 heaven
invoking bencdictions upon this place 50
pleased by the gods.
Dosi thou like the picturc7
THE GREAT RAILROAD Snow. This
mammoth combination, for which The bills