Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-08-04
MOUNTAIN RAMBLES.
DEER PARK, Garrett county,
August 1st 1890


Situated in one of the most picturesque |
sections Of the Alleghanies, and Immediate
ly on the line of the most popular highway |
of the country, its seclusion, invigorating |
atmosphere and numerous other charms rem |
der it an inviting and delicious spot indie |
pendent of all which is beautiful and cap |
tivating in the majesty and freedom of ma
ture, there is degree of pleasure which is
seldom found at the modern summer resorts |
The invigorating atmosphere, during the
day and night, the captivating and exhila-
rating scenery, the rustic ease and the varied
and innocent amusements give an indescrib-
able pleasure. Nature seems 10 have thrown
around it profusion of intoxicating pic
lures, which heightened and adorned by
costly and inviting artificial additions, has
given, if possible, much TO the attractions OF
this famed place. Here one who has grown
wearied and disguised with the sickly and
monotonous routine of city or village life
catches at the first glimpse all that is beauti
full and luxurious in the great natural pic
lures which everywhere greet him, and
which gives an impulse delightful both to
the mind and body.
There are few pictures more captivating
| in the great gallery of nature than the thous-
ands which everywhere fall upon the vision
of those who may be SO fortunate as TO visit
outlines Of the towering ranges Of noun
tains, nterlocking their arms, at one point
weird with beauty, and never tiresome be-
cause of imposing grandeur, the shapeless
outlines of romantic valleys, and cottages
here resting under some frowning precipice,
or smiling and inviting homesteads, con-
stantly call forth EXPLANATIONS of delight.
The situation of Deer Park, the almost
unrivaled splendor of its natural beauties
mountains following each other in rich pro-
fusion, picturesque ravines rolling out like
the laughter of girlish beauty, and exhila-
rating atmosphere, the pure mountain air,
the sparkling water gushing from Natures
laboratory are better realized than described,
and all OF such your correspondent has been
and is now enjoying. just think of it, that
while your readers are sweltering under the
thermometer at "a, we have it here at 70,
and whilst the night is almost unbearablc
with you, here we sleep under blanket or
comfort with the windows down.
In adding to the comfort of its guests the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company has
spared neither pains nor expense. The mag
nificent and spacious grounds around and
adjoining the palatia hotel have been great
ly heightened in beauty. The various noun
tain drives have been greatly improved, the
fish ponds enlarged, the numerous walks ex-
| anu WilCn WOuih Coil
duce to the pleasure Of the thousands of Wis.,
itors has been anticipated The three spa
cious hotels have been enlarged and fur
nished in the most costly and luxuriant
style. The tables groan under the luxures
and delicacies of the most fastidous market.
The Company, looking TO its vast number Of
guests, and anxious TO arrive at the highest
point of excellence, taste and judgment, has
called into requisition the services of Col.
Boyd Barrett, late of Col. 4. V. Whites
command. The Colonel, imbibing that
taste and refinement which ever attaches to
one of the sons of the Old Commonwealth
is universally popular, and there is not a Wis
itor but who expresses his admiration OF the
rare management and taste which is brought
to bear in the direction and control of the
Deer Park Hotel. must here add that the
general management Of both the Deer Park
, Hotel and the Oakland Hotel is under the
, general superintendence Of Col. Wood, who
is the proprietor Of the celebrated Eutaw
House, at Baltimore. Col Wood, like Col
Barrett is young man, but his rare exec.
! utive ability, coupled with fascinating man.
ners and accomplished address, has made
him score of friends and admirers.
Your correspondent must here add fol
!, the benefit Of those who may desire to visit
. some resort, that the table is not surpassed
on the continent and the entire manage.
ment is under the control of Col. Barrett
: The drives in and around the park are sim.
ply grand, as they are superbly romantic
This morning your correspondent was
i called at 6 o'clock, and when he came down
! to the office was informed that carriage
and four was at the door to convey him
to the hotel at Oakland A drive over q
splendid road of six miles, made by the b
!, Il o. Co., and through a section of country
/, not surpassed in beauty, brought him tC
the celebrated Oakland Hotel, where, under
the direction of Col. Wood and in accord
ance with telegram from Col. Barrett, s
+ princely breakfast had been prepared.
Deer Park is not only growing into popu
lar favor as splendid summer resort, bu
it is fast becoming great railroad and
+, political centre. There are now at the hote
} many of the most prominent railroad mer
of the country, and at their head stands the
great railroad king, John w. Garrett, Esq.
; also Third Vice-President Spencer. Their
come the most distinguished politicians o.
the country with ex-senator Thurman a
, their head OF course with the latter ther,
is much said in relation to the politica
management of the country. IL is hard X
r form any idea who will be the probabl,
? candidate (Democratic) for President Til
den, Hendricks, Hancock and Bayard are
the most conspicuous candidates with thu
Democrats, whilst Arthur leads with tn,
: Stalwurts
Your correspondent has within the pas
few days had the pleasure of conversing
with many distinguished and active pOliti
T clans throughout the Congressional District
!, and with one accord they favor the nomina
ton of Hon, Montgomery Blair and asser
with great emphasis that he is the only
; Democrat who can be elected. II seems
J, strange coincidence, as well as 1t is aoel
r deserved complement, that Just at this juno
ture of our political affairs the great lead
' ing Democratic Journals throughout thI
= country are framing editorial congratua
n tons upon the prospect of the nomination
of Hon. Montgomery Blair to Congress
among the most prominent are the Cincin
natl Enquirer, the New York Sun and thi
World. 1t is evident that the time is fast
: approaching when the experienced, states
+ manship and honesty, as such men as Judg,
q Blair, is demanded by the popular sentimen,
= OF the country His county is hot for him
= let old Montgomery act with caution and
d prudence and give him an earnest and cor
r dial endorsement
II is generally conceded among the many
political leaders Of Maryland who are so
journing at this place that II. w. Talbot
! Esq, of your town, will be the next Prcsi
4 dent of the Canal. This is a deserved com
n pliment to the integrity and ability of youl
townsman. The arduous duties Of the re
sponsible position could not have fallen
i upon the shoulders of one who is more
6 thoroughly competent to discharge them, OF
, one who will more faithfully strive to dis
charge the same. Mr.. Talbot has through
his manhood strived TO meet every emer
: gency of party and at the same time to fully
9 comply with every obligation TO the many
> wants OF those who have confided in him
Among the guests of the hotel with whom
il has been the pleasure of your correspond
5 ent to become acquainted none has given
/, him greater pleasure than w. w. Corcoran
of Washington, He is in the language Of
that famous man Castallar, who speaking
:, of Monsieur Theirs, "a child Of genius and
{ humanity" Mr.. Corcoran delights in deeds
of charity, and from costly edifces OF
worship TO the most sumptuous structures
for the poor and needy he seems TO have de-
voted his large riches--he consuts the tastes
( and habits of those who formerly had wealth