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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Atocst 94, 1882. 



portation in laud, lie has erected an extensive drying and 

 store-Louse al the lake, and personally superintends the ■ I ■ > 

 iug and packing of i he rice, which In- sells in large quanu 

 ties, -hipping ii (o parties all over this country, who are 

 sowing ii with remarkable Buccess in ponds and lakes for i In- 

 purpose of enticing wildfowl to their domain, and aiding in 

 iihfl propagation of lish. 



1 will now attempt to acquit myself of my purpose by 

 giving directions of how to gel there from ibis city. The 

 shortest route is to Rochester; from there to Charlotte, on 

 Lake Ontario. Ai Charlotte yon take the boat and cross to 

 Cobourg, on i In- Canadian side: from there the Peterborough 

 and Wormora Railroad conveys you to Harwooff, a small 

 Village on the borders Of the lake, when- an excellent hos- 

 telrie, at very reasonable prices, can be found. By leaving 

 New York iii the mernimr. via Budsbn River Railroad, and 

 making close connection 

 the same evening, you 



hours from New Yoik. 



From the 1st of Augu 

 the bass Bshing cannot b 



une ean resoit to trollin 

 in hauling in a twenty-nound muskalongt*. A- 

 for wildfowl, He- lake is iinsurpa-.ihle.' thou- 

 variety of waterfowl make ii their feeding g 

 they grow fat and luscious on tie- wild rice 

 the 1st ,ii September, can bofound blaek. grs 

 bills, redheads, goldencyes and wood dm k 

 COOtS, reed liirds. etc., while in the adjoinin 



pigeons and partridge abound Need 1 Bay 

 the i, loud coursing tempestuously through the 



Nl'.v Vi.iik. August -.' . IS.S;!. 



can reach Rice Luke in thirty Syf 



ii urn i l the laiier part of Ortober, 



!• excelled. Tiring of still Ashing, 



lind 



linle excite 



Here, after 

 leal, blue- 



THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. 



TO a man wearied with the differed! troubles and cares 

 thai poor humanity inherits, and which afflict the rich 

 and the |ioor alike, this beautiful spOl is as a havi n of rest, 



1 think the scenery and snrroundings here are the grandesl 

 and loveliest I ever gazed upon. Nature has hollowed onl 

 from these massive, rugged mountain ranges a basin, or 

 plateau, of some lifiv acres, and ii is ; i veritable garden oj 

 the gods. The lawn', gently rolling, iS -haded by -rami old, 

 oaks, centuries and centuries old. Under their spreading 

 shade the Shawanee Indian chiefs had their wigwams and 

 laid ilea: council and smoked the calumet. Thai this Spot 

 waS their regular abiding-place is proved by the number of 

 relics found. Ancient graves, mounds, arrow-heads, stone 

 tomahawks, ironstone lance heads, fragments of pottery 

 ware arc often picked up. 



Tradition tells us that this place was called Yokcmac. and 

 here il was lhat all the tribeaof thai warlike race, the Shawa- 

 nees, assembled once a year to indulge in their Olympic 

 games and other rites and ceremonies that were peculiar to 

 the North American Indian. They were a mighty nation, 

 ami numbered thousands of warriors. They held Undis- 

 puted sway over all that territory running from the Blue 

 Ridge Mountains to the Ohio River, and were in the very plen- 

 itude of their power long after t lie tribes of red men under 

 Powhatan had been conquered and destroyed by the Eng- 

 lish. 



Indeed, until the year 1751, the foot of the while man had 

 never Hod the unbroken wilderness, Il was no] Until the \ 

 1 T 111 that this glade, shut in by lofty mountains, wasdiscov 

 ered, and discovered ta an accident. Ii seems that an eccen- 

 tric character named John Partwright, living in Winchester, 

 Va., who, when the moon was al iis full, had, what the 

 country people call "spells " and would steal oil' like old Rip 

 Yan Winkle, with hisgun and dog, and wander al will, for 

 days and weeks at the time, through the pithless forests. In 

 one of these trips he discovered a Fairy-like spot where the 

 ground was level, the lives of vast ai2e J and medicinal 

 Springs gushed from each hill, and a broad river ran on one 



aide and a brawling clear stream on the other, both filled 

 with fish, lie returned home and told in glowing colors of 

 a paradise he had found bid away in the faslnis- and gorges 

 of i he great Allesrhanies. 



The tale was looked upon as the wild ravings of a mad- 

 man. But he stuck toil with unyieldingtenacity, and finally 

 two hunters. Jacob .Martin and Stephen Scwel'l, determined 

 io venture in search of this, land of enchantment. With a 

 kil on Heir shoulder.- liny -,-t off. and finally reached the 



spot. They dwelt together, for some time in a hollow tree, 

 and revelled in a land that was tilled With deer and bear 

 and whose waters teemed wilh fish, Sewcll named the 

 mountain after himself. 



Si well and Martin were killed by tin- Indians, and it was 

 not until years after that Yokcmac was seen bythe palefaces, 

 Uwastweiity-tijree wars later that the 8h rwanees wore beaten 

 at i he battle" of Point Pleasant by the colonial troops, and 

 were driven from their hunting grOrujds and forced to seek 

 shelter witn a portion of their tribe ihat. dwelt on the banks 

 of the Scioto in Ohio. But they never relinquished absolute 

 title to the spot made sacred by flioir council fires. Maraud- 

 ing and scalping parties hung and circled around the region, 

 making war to Ihe knife iigaiu-t the palefaces, and il. was 

 not until their numbers dwindled away to a mere frazzle was 

 [hi- section safe from their foravs. 



The whole of ihi.- region was owned by Nathan Carpenter 

 under a letter of patent. Carpenter was subsequently killed 

 by a small band of wandering Indian.- iii a stockaded fori 

 where the to'wn Of Oovington now .-land-. Mi- .vifc Eate 

 lied to the friendly recesses of a mountain overshadowing 

 Yokemac. and it is called Rate's Mountain to this day, It 

 overlooks tin- Whit,- Sulphur from the south, 



It was years afterward, in ITss. that tin- wonderful clliei- 

 ency of these waters for chronic rhumatism and gout was 

 discovered, a Mrs. Anderson was cured of chronic rheuma- 

 tism, and the fame of the healing waters spread far and wide, 

 and a year later a tew tents were erected by for invalids who 



were driven to the place in rOUgb Wagons. The bathing 

 facilities consisted of a huge tree hollowed, out to answer the 

 purposes of a tub. 



In 1758 a few log cabins were encied by an enterprising 

 genius, who probably ran a bar and barber' simp, thus Shav- 

 ing the poor invalids at both ends. 



II was not until the war 1S1H that the While arose to the 

 dignity of u -watering "place A tavern was built, collages 

 erected, a big mirror put in the barroom, and the young man 

 with a mock diamond in his shirt front exported from a city 

 placed in charge, and a darkey with a brush stood al the 

 bathing trough. Probably about this time a man wilh a tin 

 cup stood at the spring to hand the visitors water, with a 

 placard on his hat of "Please remember the dipper." 



If miracles could be played in these days, | would like, to 

 watch the countenance Of an Indian brave as he rubhtd his 



ves afier a t-eiilury's . slumber and saw in the center of the 

 "rounds where once rested his tent of bull'alo hides, a great 

 lately building rising while and fair against I he green or the 

 rees \ half a hundred tasteful cottages arc dotted over the 

 pound, and on tin. hill is a pavilion from whence On a -lim- 

 ner's evening there comes forth sweeter music from brass 

 and silver throats than his untutored soul ever dreamed of. 

 What must he think if he had happened to awake in the 

 ight time and seen the grand hotel with its three thousand 

 windows blazing with light, while the electric lamps, spoul 

 ing tin ii- white Hume, makes the beautiful lawn as bright as 

 day. 



There arc some of the most exquisite bits of scenery 

 around the springs that I ever beheld. A broad stream runs 

 along the base of Gate's Mountain called Dry Creek, and by 

 following it along your eye is charmed with a succession of 

 panoramic beauty that is simply indescribable. In some 

 places the stream rises and deepens and lies in all its grace 

 and purity at the very foot of some rugged rocky bouldered 

 mountain that, rises sheer upwards until its pinnacled crags 

 pierce the clouds. 



■■ The tender azure of the unruffled deep, 

 The mountain moss by scorching skies eiiilinnvned. 

 The orange tint- thai gad the greenest bough." 

 In this creek there arc perch, carp and other lish, that 

 bite freely. Some thirty miles away are the mountain runs, 

 where the trout are caught, and 1 understand from the 

 mountaineers thai in Pocahontas county, lifu mile- di- 

 lanl, the streams are filled with speckled trout. 1 bad in- 



tendedjgoiag, but my party failed to arrive owing tobusi 



in — matter-. The best way would be for several to ren- 

 dezvous, al the White Sulphur, lay in an onl tit, rent from 

 the stables here a light two-horse spring wagon and then 

 drive io the streams and camp out. indeed that would he 

 the only practicable way, for the good fishing grounds are 

 so deep in tin; mountains, mile- and miles away from the 

 neaie-i habitation, thai it would not pay to ride' there and 

 back every morning and evening. I shall never rest con- 

 tented until I have whipped these waters and see for myself 

 if all the wonderful tales I have heard of streams literally 

 alive with trout are true. Chasseur. 



White Sulphur Sraraos, W. Va. 



A HALF-WAY HOUSE. 



ITwas nearly dusk one August afternoon when the Pro- 

 lessor and Sigourney, wilh their two guides, were de- 

 sci-nding the Baquette. They had been ou a trip to the 

 Saranacs. They had stopped at Martin's and seen several 

 embryo sportsmen in top boots and corduroys start on their 

 til-: trip io tin- woods. 



They had crossed Round Lake, that proverbially rough 

 water. Whenever a breeze ruffles I he surface of the Raquette 

 or St. Regi«, the guide is wont to rest upon his oars and ex- 

 claim. "Guess it's rough on Round Lake to-day." Thus our 

 party had long looked forward to tin; excitement- of crossing 

 i.han-ouuhcst oi the Adirondack lakes. But when at last 

 they did cross, and when they came back too. Round Lake's 

 surface was as a polished mirror. Their own faces looked 

 out of il and mocked them. The Professor thought he had 

 seen rougher water than tlial down homo. It was very un- 

 usual. Ill, LTuiiics -aid. 



They had dined at Karl kit's, and such a dinner: but Karl- 

 lctt's reputation is already made. Upper Saranac. three 

 mile carry, both were crossed, and now they were going 

 swiftly down the Raquette. Ay! not that- stream flowing 

 through acres of deadwood, that they call the Raquette now, 

 but the old river. Mowing in all its primeval beauty, un- 

 scanned by the selfishness of man. 



"Yer see that carry," said Wren, pointing to a small 

 opening in tin- bushes through which the river could be seen 

 a- ii turned in ils course "Well the river runs bv there 

 agin' mi' it cuts off some to carry aero-. Five vcar ago a 

 green guide come down an' they told him about i(. "When 

 he. went by here he didn'l see il". but when he come round he 

 see'd whore it come out, an' he just hauled the boat over an' 

 put ii in the river an' rowed round agin jisi where he rowed 

 afore." 



At length they turned into Tupper's Lake, and pulled across 

 to Moody's. It was qiiilc dark when they reached the 

 landing. The boats were drawn up and they hastened to the 

 house. It is pleasant altera long trip in tin- wilderness !0 

 reach a house again; after a long isolation from man to see a 

 human face-. Balsam houghs are all wry well, but a good 

 bed is doubly soft after a few weeks of them. Many parlies 

 indeed, instead of camping out. make Hips between these 

 half-way houses. 



The room which our party entered was a cheerful one. 

 There was a tin- in the Stove, for even Augusl nights in Ihe 

 woods ave sometimes cold. Eight or nine men were in. the 

 room, some sitting about the fire, some leaning against the 

 wall. One, a tall, wiry man. stood behind a bench pouring 

 out liquors. Thai w as Mark Moody. There were piles of 

 duffle on the floor, and guns, fishing-tackle and coats hung 

 upon I he walls. 



Supper was ready. All filed into I he long dining room. 

 All were hungry, and the attack began without ceremony. 

 Plate alter pla'te of smoking venison was emptied. The 

 trout vanished. Tiie corn cake melted away. Then came 

 griddle-cakes and maple syrup. A dark girl, with sharp 

 features and straight black hair, brought them On. 



"Look!" whispered the Professor. "A red Indian girl. 

 There can be no mistake. That is the Huron nose, though 

 the I'i'ow is more of the Mowhawk type." 



■Thai." broke in Hank, '-why, that's old Moody's daugh- 

 ter." 



She hopped around with the speed of several Indians. 

 Now sin- -tood by Sig. 



••Team ■ colfccV 



She spoke with the rapidii y of a book agent. 



••Well, if that la.-t was colfee. I'll take tea." 



She was iron,-. Alter supper Mr. Moody euterlained his 

 gucsts in the "bar-room." The other party were eight in 

 number, four sportsmen— a clergyman, a lawyer, a mer- 

 chant, and a fat man who was nothing in particular c^oapt 

 very fat and very jolly —and their guides. 



•I say, Moody.'" -aid the fat tpau in a high, squeaky 

 voice, "J say. how long did it lake you lo build this house?" 



Thereupon .Moody related how lie had cut the logs and 

 Shaved them down Io planks with a draw-knife, and how he 

 had made all the shingles, lb- said it was not done yet, and 

 our party found ou going to bed that that was quite true, 

 for the walls had been lathed but not plastered, and the 

 rooms, consequently, looked into each other. 



When Moody finished his narrative tin- lawyer pronounced 

 the building "a successful case " The clergyman said it 



was a "noble work," and "founded on a rock," which last 

 was quite true. The Professor weut into n eulogy on the 

 patience and fidelity iif hardy backwoodsmen, which the fat 

 man interrupted with: 



"I say. Moody, do you keep any hounds?" 

 "Wal, no, only one ter foller up'a wounded deer now and 

 then." 



"Isay, M ly, let's see him.' 



Moody went lo call tin dog. while the conversation turned 

 on the tireeding and training ol the hound. 



The dog was brought. All eyes were turned upon him. 



"What! by Jove! why I say, Moody, that's nothing but a 

 black and tan." 



■•Wal. 1 don't know what, he is, bin I know he's got a nose 

 lhat can foller a deer." 



That riight our party slept well, The Professor alone 

 dreamt, and his dreams were of Indian girls hunting deer 

 with black and tan terriers. 



The next day our parly stopped over at Moody's. At noon 

 i he Professor discovered boats coming across the lake. The 

 field glass was manned, and brighl-coiorcd liic—es and flut- 

 tering veils reported. AH were: on the gut vive. The boats 

 landed. Three maidens in bloomers stepped lightly out. 

 Guides eame up bringing shawls, bag-, umbrellas, wraps, etc., 

 all followed by a solemn gentleman who was quite over- 

 looked. Dinner was delightful, 



The young ladies soon proved that I bey were. not. of those 

 fashionables who affect a poor appetite at tabic but gobble in 

 private. These gobbled in public. A rivalry sprang up as 

 to who should eat the most trout. Miss Francis and Miss 

 Frederika Smith were both outdone by Miss .lo-cphinc. who 

 pronounced the menu of the hotel delightful, and declared 

 that she had never enjoyed a meal at Saratoga as much. 



The Professor was charmed, and when he wrote home to 

 his wife that aflernoou said they had incl a pleasant party at 

 Moody's— Mr. Smith and Frank. Fred and Joe. 



That evening our parly got up a rifle thatch for the enter- 

 tainment of the ladies. Hank bore otf the honors, and was 

 lionized by 'Miss Frank, but her iaidymion behaved toward 

 this Diana much like the original, lie declared he "never 

 could quite go them frizzled city girls." 



Sig showed Miss Fred the powers of his rifle. 



"Doyou sec that dead pine across the lake?" said he. "I 

 think 1 could send a bullet even to that." 



■i). la. how nice! Why. 1 should think it would strain 

 your rifle to shoot as far as that." 



O, shade of Mturod! But what do women know about a 

 gun? and he went over to talk with Miss Joe. 



"Oh, Mr. P., I'm so sorry you didu'l win Ihe match. for do 

 you know when I first saw you ! though! you were a guide; 

 you're just the image, of a dear guide we had on the St. Re- 

 gis— from Paul Smith's you know— been to Paul Smith's? 

 lovely place! reminds me of a hotel on Lake Lucerne. This 

 scenery is so like Switzerland, don't you think so. Mr. P? 

 But Pa is beckoning, I'll be back directly. Ta ta!" 



Sig did not await her return, but called Wren and went 

 off in search of something. 



In about an hour they returned. Sig (hew the Professor 

 into their room and closed the door, 



"A mud-turtle' What in " 



"Hush!" whispered Sig. and then produced a can of soft 

 pitch and four walnut shells. The pitch was applied to the 

 turtle's feet, which were then stuckfasl inside the shells. 

 Moody's boy, who was an accomplice, lit a light in the room 

 of the Mi— es Smith and placed the animal on his back be- 

 neath the bed. 



The young ladies retired, all in the one room. 

 After a space of time which seemed several hours lo the 

 party listening across the entry, the light was put out. While 

 it had been burning, the turtle remained perfectly quiet; but 

 when it had been dark about fifteen minutes. l,V began to 

 eiawl. The floor was bare, and the walnuts struck it with 

 inch were heard plainly aero 



e entry. Whack! 

 ream. Louder whacks, 

 in white, calling loudly 

 ia appeared also in w bite 

 id wife rushed out with 



blows 

 whack 

 Louder sen ims, and tlm 



and brandishing a pistol. 



n light. 



"Wllat'S thC matter-" 



"Oh! a panlln r. or a bear, or something, under our bed, 

 oh:" 



Moody went for a rifle, and our party now appeared, 

 aimed tii the teeth. The room was surrounded. The strange 

 noise continued. Moody headed the attack and the men en- 

 tered. Alight was brought to bear upon the spol whence 

 led, and the brute was drawn forth. Moody 

 earn re by one fool, wi lie a comical 



the noise \. 



came out holding tl 



expression playe 



The youi-g i.-nh,.- we 

 and our parry look an c 



All! .Moody! Wherev, 

 and your good cheer. ( 



the city, they will see, 

 cabin on Tupper's Like 

 and its owner long sim 

 down the fame of both. 



c late lo breakfast next morning, 



r they go they will remember you 



>ften,"aruid the dust and turmoil of 



at limes, before them, that quiet 



And when its timbers a re decayed, 



passed away, tradition will hand 



RAIL TIDES. 



FOR the following table of high tides at Lazaretto, Pa., we 

 are indebted to the courtesy of Mr. Win. .Miller, pro- 

 prietor oj ih.- Riverside Hotel al that point. The post office 

 and railroad staii, m for Lazaretio is Moore's Station. Trains 

 leave Broad street depot, Philadelphia, as follows:— 6.30, 

 7.35 and 10.16 A. M. 12 30, 1.82, 2.30, 3.16, 4.31, 5.30, 6.30, 

 ti.36, 8.30. 10:80 and 11.32 P.M. 



Date, nigh Water. 



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