The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1893-01-25

hlDDl, tnaI i nave cODCluutu 10 make a
short sketch relative to the attractions and
expense of wintering in this charming lit
tie burg that reminds 40 many tourists of a
picturesque village in the southern part Of
France.
The town ITSELF notwithstanding its nat
ural advantages, is dull, stupid little
place, and, to a Nortberner who has been ac-
customed to the convenience and comfort
OF modern Improvements, the best accom-.
modations it can offer will not be classed
as very good for the beds, as a rule, are as
hard as Pharaoh's heart, and the houses,
built on posts and devoid Of plaster seem
to have been constructed more with view
| to thorough ventilation than any other ap-
parent motive. However, the climate Is
| delightful; the days are warm and pleas
ant; the salt air nvigorating and redolent
| with healing odors, the fragrance Of choice
| roses and the exquisite perfume OF English
| violets. The grand old live oaks, with their
| fantastic drapings OF moss swaying in gar
| lands from the bro4d-spreading branches, af-
ford shelter TO the ever tuneful hooking
bird.
AS an exhilarating pastine the boating is
| not to he overlooked, and so inexpensive
| that even a daily indulgence could not be
regarded in the light of an objectionable
extravagance for a sail boat, manned by
| two trustworthy seamen and commodious
enough to seat thirty people, may be char
! tered by the day for the sum of five dollars.
| The most timOrous land-lubber soon becomes
| imbued with venturesomea spirit that he
| Ia not content unless a stiff breeze fills the
| sails and his garments are occasionally
! moistened by flying spray. Izaak Walton
might have acquired the love for his favor
ito sport right here, for the incoming tide
| invariably brings numerous sea trout and
| other specimens of the tinny tribe, willing
nay, anyiOus-to nibble at the shrimp baited
hook. And the Northern tourist who has
invested dime in an angling out fit may be
seen strolling along the beach with string
of fish large enough in size and number TO
satisfactorily account for any newly-ac
CURED airs he may have been tempted to
| assume.
You will find the sea food delicious
There are no better oysters in the world
than those taken from the beds at Cadet
Point. The shrimp that lie in pink rings
upon the cool, crisp lettuce leaf make salad
tOothsome enough for the most exacting;
the crabs, that i'll life will strike terror to
the heart of person possessed of timid
nature, are transformed into many dainty
dishes and greedily devoured by the Rip
Van Wrinkle sppetites, that, when once
aroused camor for recognition at the most
unseenlly hours and with a frequency
appalling to one who has been in the habit
OF considering a breakfast consisting of a
bowl of meal, cup of coffee and roll,
sufficient To give proper support to the en-
tire human system.
Her honest fishermen stand ever ready to
stories of the deep where pirates and sea-
serpents mingle aud blend in the most
amazing and harmonious manner imagin-
able; or should your fancy prefer the more
solid facts of history, the pioneer records
and war "reminiscences cannot fail TO inter
est you. You will find yourself lost in won
dering admiration for the easy-going, con-
tented and ever courteous citizens, punCtu-
sted here and there, unfortunately by a
few woul,-be sharpeTs. You will also find
to mention a wealth OF buried treasures and
the distinction OF having Captain Kidd and
the willy La Fitte figure conspicuUusly on
her infant census roll and even now, it is
said, the ghosts of those distinguished
townsmen pop up occasionally and make il
lively for some belated freedman who has
fingered too long over his favorite game OF
- craps" or some rollicking sailor, who, all
unmindful that he is walking on terra frmd
comes rolling down the beach with his can
vas set " three sheets in the wind"
There is an abundance of hotel room a
reasonable rates. and many desirable board
ing places, where good board may be OBJ
tanned at from seven to twelve dollars pei
week, according to location and accommo
dations. Families who would prefer tn,
privacy of their own hearthstone will fine
that their wants have been anticipated, fo
Biloxi contains many comfortable, furnished
houses that may be secured at a rental O
from eight dollars per month and upward
those located on the beach being general,
regarded as the most desirable. Every
thing is furnished, with the exception o
bed and table linen, cutlery and silver
| Fuel is cheap, and you may flood your domi
cie with light and heat by filling the usu
ally spacious fireplace with the resinOu
pine-knots, which may be had for one dol
lar per load Oranges, sweet and Juicy, ar
sold for $l.25 per hundred, and like nun
Der of choice oysters delivered at your doc
for thirty cents. Layton beef is dispensed
from the queer Slated markets at bit ="
pound and yad pok for a like amount.
In this land of sugar cane, sugar come
somewhat higher than at the North, as dc
also, butter, eggs, milk and poultry: bu
one finds no difficulty in obtaining them G
excellent quality. One may live cheapl
and well and yet enjoy all the climatic ad
vantages. have most delightful mem
DRY OF much that gave me pleasure, and We
can readily see how different it might al
appear to one who depended chiefly o
home comforts, not to Say iuxuries, for haT
piness, and who could not drown homt
sick feeling in a cup OF muddy coffee, fish
erman's yarn, or pathetic tale OF forme
Independence and grandeur, told in th
mellow cadence of a sweet Southern accen
A word of friendly advice to one who LA
never spent a winter on the coast may Nc
come amss. Whether yon board or kee
house, you will find good, warm pair
blankets an acceptable addition TO your Luz
gage, for the nights are cold, and althoug
one may deem hannes a superfluty durin
the day the clinging folds OF woole
night-robe will be duly appreciated whe
Morphia cuddes you to her chill bosom
Even pair of bed-slippers have been fondl
cherished, and confess TO having indulge
in such a weakness for the first and onl
time while revealing in the delights OF
Southern climate. But when the day
ushered in you soon forget the night, for
you, like myself have gone IN search
rest and quiet, of glorious sunny days, e.
hilaratng air and a breaking off from II
busy world in general, l can think Of L
moro enchanting spot to spend pleasal
and profitable winter than dear old Biloxi
where once, during happy sojourn with
its peaceful environments, from out the full
ness of my heart and the lethargy OF n
brain emanated the following effuson:
Where ocean breezes gently fan,
And od'rOms zephyTs play
Safe from all woes of busy man,
hide myself away,
- And reck not of the hurrying world,
Nor give grim foes care,
hut ding joys banner, all unfurled.
To sunshine and pure air,
In peace ane love with all mankind,
| Content with Natures dover,
| Serene In conscience az in mind
Through each fast-heeting hour
q, blissiul land of sun and bloom
My heart leave with you,
Ihn1 ttr mad ap0i nU To fafa