Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-03-30

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Erfroc,, Of letter from an .1.rricn,, geaHomc,,
England, 10 NE Editor o, The ESscr Register,
6afed Fc1. III, 1924
81 stole few moments jus, to look AT the Tower
and its curiositcs, but passed through with such
sapidi;y that my observations very superficial
intend givingi another look before Iyctucn. Iii
certainly worth seeing. Thr Antiquarian may here
feast himself to the full, and the Poet and Painter
may indulge their fancies without having recourse
an imaginary world. The collection Of scrpents
birds, and wild beasts, was very curious one of
the lions was quite savage and fierce, caught when
full grown. did not think so much Of this depart
cnt us of others, for shows vi this kind re common
III most parts of the world. twas its antiquities
AID the specimens it afforded of the first rulimcn,s
OF art, which next interested Ancient kings in
ancient armor-knights arraycd for frht their
horses mailed, am, their lanccs brandshcd ready TO
strikc-SPoilS of war and Trophies of vaor--Iu-
struments OF death and instruments of cruelty which
make one shudder to behold. In roem alone,
are one hundred and fifty thousand stand of arms,
Tinted and ready for use. The Crown Jewels are
IN closet, i'll Il room by themselves. The room is
purpoSely dark, and illuminated with lamps. You
take seat opposite, and for fee of two shlincs
woman raises the curtain and at one view you be-
hold all the baubes of royalty. Plates of Gold
SWORDS OF State-Sccptres and Crowns. small
golden Eagle is shown, from which is poured the oil
Tor the amounting of kings. This was brought from
France by the celebrated Saint Thomas A. Beckett,
who makes such figure in history. 1t had long
been veneratcd there the actual gift of an ANGEL
from Heaven. What have priests and kings not i'm
posed upon the crcduty of man. Near this is the
baptSnal 9unt in which the issue of the royal fami-
~ are Representations the water used is more
molly than common, my guide did not say Besides
these arc Gobe's Of Gold, Salt-ccilars of State
rich with joins, and many other articles necessary
70 the pageantry of kings. His present MIajesty's
crown Is thought the most brilliant and costly in the
world 1t Is profusely covered with diamonds and
otter precious stones, which appeared very splendid
and magnificent in the reflection of the lam This
crown according to my guide, cost four millions
lfour hundred and forty four thousand dollars. not
| estimating ruby of incsiimaJle value. This ap-
prared to inc Incredible a. it doubt will to YOU
Tor could easily put II in my pocket Such are the
fruits of royalty. The hard earnings of the poor
are taken from them, and laid up here to CRAFTY
vanity and pride, and they must starve for bread
NasI an adviser of his Majesty it would be TO sell
! these tinkcts, and pay oft the national debt But
this would be too noble for king" y
"While at London went TO hear the celebrated
Irving. The House was crowded, and had TO
stand the whole service. The sermon was good,
n
plexion, savage looking fellow, quite violent in his
gestures and delivery, and if he had long beard
would look more like Lorenzo Dow than any man
I know of. The Lord Mayor was present.
AS far as lean learn, the Holy Alliance Is held
i'll as much dctcstation with you, and should they
make any attempts upon South America, have no
doubt Britain would make spirited resistance tho
hardly think she would go so far as omen war;
speaking OF the character Of the English people
the writer says, "they are more formal and ceremo
NOUS than we are, and the middlins and higher
classes more given to ntculperauc the lower
classes not so much, probably owing To the hieh
| "Ico OF spirits. The English are more polite and
iFA than VIC, but with them sincerity is unlashion-
able and vice prevalent. In nv travels | hear
enough TO make me wish wall OF brass was raised
round my country, so that none could pass or re-
PISS IT. This is a bad school for Youth; believ,
few benefited by il, but many injured and the,
inurc others, for when they return, to make an an
pearancc to live in foreign style, and induce Others
10 DO the same Ii, instead of venting their speen
upon U.S. English writer's would set about correcting
the habits and vices of their own couutrymen i
would rebound more to their credit. Was I dix
posed, and had leisure to attend TO IT, think
couid PICK up materials for work which should
De true and yet exceed any i'll blackness which their
press has ever sent forth against us. Even in the
abuse and misuse of words could collect enough
10 Soui'eroa!ah'e al the queer sayings about us,
ana Stage conversations OF travellers, which have
afforded them so much nrerrihent Bur the r-c;r
dlces against Us are Fast passing away. Mr. Cam
| nings reception of Mr.. Hughes at Liverpool has
gone fax towards removing them. No doub, this
was his Intention Fashion hereis every thing. and
the example OF the great powerful. There IS but
iit'ie independence of thought here. Was it given
o"t that Ills Majesty thought stored loads an ~
cciient dish, believe many Of his loving subjects
would think nothing else palatable Even the
words, " Patronzed By, his Majesty have a Won
e jul effect upon trade
1Fa"s6n'.ons.-Tie run of the Scotch novels in
Germany. is quite unprecedented in German ljtcra
ture I'VE have tranSlations of them" saws cor
trespnndent o. The AIrseun, -.