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We entered the beautiful hnrbor of Portland joet M the ran stepped from hi* watery couch.— Cape Elizabeth, with its shady groves, first attracted our attention. I'pon its extremity are located two light houses and a heavy fog-hell, to pi’ot the mariner at night, or in thick weather to wnrn him of the proximity of land. Further up the hay was located the famous “ Cottage,” which formerly attracted ra tnany smmer visitors; hut fire hat destroyed it, and its place is now occupied hy n temporary concern, with hut few of the former altrac-tioos of tba place. 8lill ‘ho cape is a fine plnce for ••pie nics,” and for such purposes is well improved by the Portlanders. Casco Bay is well filled with pretty islands, shaded with henoliful trees,— forming many quiet little nooks and coves, much retorted to by those who are piacatoiily inclined.— Diamond Cove, is one of these, whoso beauty’s have been woven into many a piettily told story. Two bristling forts, one on either hand, next meet the eye, and seem to threjlen the unlawful intruder with rare destruction. 1 felt easier when we
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Cambridge Chronicle
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Thu, Jul 26, 1849
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