The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-10-29
Interesting Letter from Colorado
BY former resident of WardsbOrO.
Especial Correspondence of the sIFTER.l

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present site was a barren wilderness,
with but two or three cabins to mar
the spot, where now standc the mctrol
oils of the Rocky mountains, majesti
in its appearance and containing som
siNty-thOusand inhabitants. The city
about seven miles in length, extending
from north to south, by four or five i
width. The streets are broad, level am
beautiful, with long stretching rows o
outrageous cottonwoods, while tn
buildings, both public and private
would do credit to any Eastern city, no
excepting, even, Gotham or her pluck,
and determined western rival, Chicago
After many months of close confinc
mcnt to business, felt it my duty, il
July last, to take little recreation; 81
ON bright sunshiny morning, 1--WE sci
dom have any othcr)I left Denver OF
the 7:l5 train, via the Denver e. Ri,
Grandc railway, for Colorado Spring,
and Manitou. The ride over this roat
is delightful one. Shortly after leav
ign Denver the line of travel has an up
ward tendency for about thirty-fvt
miles, or about half the distance to Col
orado Springs, when you reach the ''di,
vide" so called, which is spur of the
Rocky mountains. No matter how sui.
try the weather You leave behind, OH
reaching this elevation it will always be
found cool and refreshing. The descent
to Colorado Springs is quickly made,
and you find yourself in most delight
full little city of some six thousand in
habitants, where fourteen years'ago the
antelope and buffalo were feeding. 1t
is principally characterized by spacious
streets and fine residences, although the
business center will compare favorably
with more pretcntious cities of the
East. You are here almost at the foot
of Pixies Peak, which looms up pom
dcrously before you. But our objective
point on this trip is not "thc Springs"
We board Il regular train Oh branch
of the ID. Il r. G., and were soon
brought to the wonderfully inviting lit
tie retreat, known as Manitou, which
is located about six miles further to
the west. Maniton is to Colorado,
what Saratoga is to New York and the
the East. It's mineral Springs, invigo-
rating climate and picturesque scenery
arc not surpassed by any summering re-
sort i'll the world. You find it nestled
among the foothills, and rendered at
tractive with delightful hooks, glcns
and canyons, which pierce the noun
tains in almost every direction. Perhaps
the most important canyon in this Vi
entity, is the one leading to the
SUMMIT OF Pixies PEAK,
and one feels that he has not visited the
"Rockics' if he has not clambcred up
the rugged, craggy trail leading to its
pinnacle. a view from any point on the
narrow pathway, leading to its summit
will present a panorama of grandeur
sublime and glorious. At
places the trail is SO steep that only hor-
SEES accustomed to the experience are
safe. Along the route on either side
arc sparkling cascades, huge boulders
and towering rocks; and at every turn
one can hardly fail to cxclaim, how
grand, etc. till an entire vocabulary of
is exhausted in giving express
TO your admiration. Well you climb
and climb, after leaving timber line, o.
YER rocks and around curves, when all
Of a sudden you find Yourself on the a.
DcX OF the mountain, and at an eleva-
ion of over IA, 900 feet above sea level. |
# the day happens to be clear what a
Jew meets the eye. In every direction
'ou overlook lesser peaks, and "peaks
N peaks arise" Beyond them are the
plains stretching out and away, looking
ike one vast, blue, boundless ocean.
When the trip is accomplished you lack
'ery much of feeling comfortable after
welvc hours in the saddle, but you do
lot regret the journey.
There is SO much natural scenery in
lose proximity to Manitou that one
ould remain week and find some new
,oint to visit every day.
THE GARDEN OF THE GODs
S wonderland in itself, so strange are
is formations of red sandstone, and
yierd looking are their shapes. The
'lacc unquestionably is APPLY named.
Beyond this, stretches lovely drive
Trough Glen Eyrie where Gen. Palm
II, Qhe protector of the narrow gauge
ailway system in this country, has
grounds and a magnificent
esidcnce, so that art, combined with
nature, has here produced a picture un-
xcelled in loneliness. From the
Hen to Colorado Springs, is found a
harming drive, on what is called the
Mesa road, where one has an extended
Jew of the mountains on one side
With background in the feature of
'ikcs Peak, which lifts its massive
lead, covered with glistening snow,
ugh above the clouds. TO the left, with
lothing to obstruct the view, the plains
tretch far away, until they mingle
With the eastern horizon.
No pleasanter ride or foot jaunt, for
hat matter, can be taken, than up Ute
Pass, which leads westward from Man
tou over the range, into South Park.
rhe Pass, in former days, was used as
pony trail by the Indians, over which
hey descended to Manitou and the
'lains. Manitou being interpreted in
heir language, as "Big Medicine or
1ealing Springs" There is now a
rood road through this Pass, which, in
many places, has been blasted into the