Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Boston Patriot.

ON Friday last is recorded the death
of TURNER. on East Rock.
near New Haven; If the following
additional psrtic ulars of the unhappy
man aud his late residence are snfii-
ciently interesting tn merit'insertion.
they are at your service. J. NJ.
EAST ROCK.
East Rock is situated three miles
North East of New Haven. and is
the southern extremity Of the Green
Mountains.
There is a narrow winding foot
path, which leads to the top of the
mountain. After following this path
for half mile, we come to the habi-
tation of human being, who lives
there as in little world Of his own,
secluded from all society. His only
companions in his solitude are a few
sheep. He has two buildings, neither
of them is of sufficient height to al.
low him to stand erect. He, how
over. sometimes, leaves this spot, and
even goes to the distance of fifty or
sixty miles. In his peregrinaticns,
he makes very singular appearance.
His dress consists ola long brown
crock, reaching to his feet. and d
high leather cap on his head. He
takes his sheep with him; two of
them ar yoked to a small cart, in
which he carries necessaries for his
journey. In front of these. he is fas-
tened by harness, made Of the bark
OF trees, anC assis,s III dra"i"S r''U
cart, while three more Of these ami.
mails follow him like dags.s
After leaving this place. the path
continues to wind in the same man
ner as before, about the same dis.
lance. The ascent is somewhat diff
ficult but when arrived at the sum-
init, the delightful prospect abundant
ly compeusates for the toll OF gaining
it. Approaching the edge of the
rock. we look down a perpendicular
precipice about 800 feet. At the foot
oft is q small river, upon which Is a
large gun mandatory; in conaec>
ton with it. are several neat dwell
ing houses. In looking from this e.
deviation upon New Haven. the first
objects that attrac' our attention are
the buildings Of Yale College, that
eeat Of literature, which is the glory
OF the state. In front of these are
three elegant churches. The regu
Iarity of the streets, the neatness of
the buildings, which are shaded by
many lofty elms, give to this city a
most pleasant appearance. There is
likewise an extensive view Of Long
Istaad Sound, which is bounded on
the south by Long Island, that looks
like Q vast mountain rising OUT of the
ocean.
The wild and romantic scenery,
the great extent Of country. the beau
tiful city, and the vast expanse of
waters which are here visible, COM
binn to render il one of the finest
prospects Of Connecticut.
Sougws, Oct S. 1928
srhe New Haven Pilot mentions that Tur-
ner was originally from Vermont, which State
heleft, and commenced his secluded life in con-
sequence of disappointment in his affections.
He was about so years of age, of a fine athletic
form, and hardy constitution, which alone
could have preserved him in his exposed situa.
<ion.
The following remarks on the con-
trast presented by ANCIENT and
MaDERN LITBRATURE, are con-
ceived in the best vein Of the best
period Of the Edinburg Review.
From the Edinbnrg Reoisp.
Literature. formerly, was sweet
Hermitress, who fed on the pure
breath Of fame in silence and in soil.
tude; far from tho maddening strife,
in sylvan shade prcloistered ball, she
trimmed her lamp. or turned her hour
glass, pale with studious care, and
aiming only to make the age to
como her own! She gave her life
to the perfsctipg some darling work,