American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1826-02-10

she 22d January l7b8--he died al MissoionaHii III
Western Greece, on the 18th O. April, 1924, en-
gagged in the glorious attempt to restore that coun-
nv TO her ancient freedom and renown. Hts SIS
ter, the Honorable Augusta Mary Leigh, placed
his tablet to his memory"
On the right Of the monument are the Byron
Arms with The motto Crede Byron )" and on the
wall opposite, there is tablet to the memory Of
his mother, who died few years before hm.-NeaI
By is handsome MARBLE with q long inscription
to the memory Of one Of his ancestors. The whole
corner Of the church is appropriated to the family
we fingered half an hour ABOUT spot, which the
remains Of the noble poet have consecraed, giving
ourselves time to call to mind the principal events
which were crowded into the narrow period OF hi
existence. Many an admirer of his genius has
already performed pilgrimage TO his tomb, Wis
iling village which has otherwise not single at
traction
The inhabitants of Hucknall spoke Of him ii
terms Of respect and afectiona'e remembrance. =
He was generally known, and although naughty to
wards his equals, he manifested kindly feelings TO
wards his interiors and domesIics, possessing po
pular turn. Several OF the peasantry spoke OF The
festival which he gave to them, when he became
OF age. An OK was roasted whole, and all were in
yted to participate in the carnival. Some of the
villagers have collected all the inscriptions on hi:
coffin, his urn, and the tablet, also The account
OF his funeral published at the time; and one o.
them gave my friend small piece OF red velvet
which was accidentally torn from the pail at the in
terment. Among the boys forming the village
group, was son Of Fletcher Byron's favorite ser
want, who figures so largely in his private CORES.
pondence. ] found on inquiry of the lad, that his
father is in London making macaroni, instead OF
holding that important station among the enantry
about Newstesd, to which his late master used IA.
ccously to threaten to elevate him.
We had now fingered about the tomb Of the
noLe poet for more than hour, in observing OBJ.
jects the most riAing, and inquiring into clrcu
stances the most minute. The unusual darkness
oi the day, deepened by the approach Of evening.
admonished US, that II was time to depart; and
casting many farewell look behind, till the little
church was lost in the mist, we fastened our ride
as much as the narrow, wet, and rough road would
permit. The rain continued till dark and in SOME
places torrents descended along our path At The
distance Of three or four miles from Hucknall, and
after passing through several gates and fets, we
arrived at Newstead Abbey, the late residence Of
lord Byron, but at present belonging TO Gel.
Wldman, who purchased it Tor the enormous sum
Of 900U0l., and has expended great deal Of money
in fitting it up There IS nothing remarkably strl
king III the grounds which are reclaimed portion
Of Sherwood forest. The soil is thin and meagre.
For any useful put poses and merely from the in
trinsic value, the above price would be extragasant
bu, the genus Of the late proprietor impaired an
interest TO the place. winch has greatly enhanced its
value to persons o. taste Byron expended much
time and money in planting ees, erecting build
ings, constructing lakes, bulldog BOATS and adding
other embellishments to the grounds. Every rea-
der Will reco-ct, how niue II was attached to the
seat OF his ancestors, and h'v unwilling he was o
part with il
Col. Wildman's impro,s Nen,s are now in pro-
gress. A great number workmen were employ
"a he IF ha e;op
and good road TO tn seat is yet desdeI atum.--
An incident related 10 US, which shows 10 what
condition the avenues are at present. The Duke
Of Sussex arrived at Newstead few days since, Tor
she purpose Of passing few weeks with Col Vile
man in hunting, fishing and shooting. On his way
from the road, he got lost in the forest, and in the
language OF our informant, did not know where he
was, till he brought up plump against the gaze Of
the Abbey" The by paths through open fields
are numerous, and the best of them so little prom
fnent and beaten that II would puzzle Robin Hood
himself to thread the mazes OF the torest
Although gentleman at Cambridge had been Sc
polite as 70 give US a note oil introduction TO Col
Wlldman. aod strong was our wish 20 examine
che late residence Of the poet, the day was TOO ta
spent and too lnc,cment TO permit Us 10 stop, hac
il been suitable hour for delivering The letter, aue
here no ina, where we could remain for tn,
night, short OF seven eight miles. Under thes,
circumstances ii was deter mined to content our
selves for the present with view Of the exterlot
deferring the delivery Of the note to a more tayora
Die opportunity. The entrance to Newsead is 10
der onld and Ene arch, the facade being 6nishe
N the style Of the ancient Abbeys. Opposite is
lake covering several acres, surmouuted with wood
ed emnenceS on which temples and ornamente
fortres,es have been erected A feet Of boats an
o gun brig were riding at anchor upon the waters
"A high wind and storm OF rain gave to the seen
a Ike haa hal Fms
shaded with trees, on the green foliage of which tn
lights from the windows began to fling their beam
Ii was painful thought, that he who was once III
soul Of the hospitality and testvity within. had d.
parted, and that amidst scenes of thoughtess gaiet
his memory might be forgotten.