The Litchfield County post., 1826-08-22

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Grange, now in progress, are according to
American models. a
On our return from this delightful prom
enade, and after resting for few minutes.
we were merely consigned from the hands
of one part of the family, to receive the
assiduous attentions of another. The Cen
eral himself accompanied US to the farm
yard, which, in point Of practical utility, is
more interesting, especially to the eye of
an American, than all the parks and pleas
ure grounds we have seen in Europe. A
range of buildings extend quite round an
open area, containing perhaps an acre of
ground. The first of these is the granary,
which was once chapel, and the turret of
which is yet left standing. Men were at
work in winnowing wheat OF an excellent
quality. The second department is appro-
priated to all kinds of poultry, among which
are wild geese from the banks of the Mis-
sissippi. A flock of about a thousand me-
rinoes, prettily feeding at their long ran
ges of cribs, occupied another portion of
the buildings. 1t was odd enough to see
the little lambs bearing on their backs the
same name which had graced our triumph
al arches and to see the hero himself do
ting upon the construction of new kind
of piggery, upon plan recommended in
the American Farmer. Among the twen-
ty-two cows, are eight from Switzerland,
sent to the General by his friends in that
country and four of the Holkham breed,
presented by Mr.. Patterson, of Baltimore.
The assortment of horses is as extensive
as the other kinds of domestic animals.
In making the circuit, we next came to the
farmhouse, kitchen, and dairy, the walls
of which are ornamented with map of
the whole plantation, designating the ground
appropriated to each department. Then
follow the pens, containing several rare
species of animals, among which are wild
turkeys and partridges from the United
States, INTENDED, if possible, to be domes-
ticated) ducks which came as present
from the Garden of Plants, at Paris, and
a pair of beautiful Mexican pheasants.
f or the latter, and for the American par
ridge, new house is going up, to be arti-
icially warmed by stove. To these AMI
nails, may be added dog from Washing
on, and racoon from our forests, who |
ire inmates of the Chateau, instead of the
The latter is SO tame, as to |
Hay about the parlour, and climb up into
he Generals lap. II
At 5 O'Clock, the bell called us to dinner,
which was bountiful, and served up without
ny formal parade. Among the peculiar
fishes, were lentiles, much resembling boil
d peas; and rich kind Of pastry, such
s we had not found in the infinite assort-
nent of Paris table. The dessert of APP !
lies, pears, and dry fruits, with three or
our varieties of wine including champagne,
rowned the festivities Of the board. The |
General entertains no doubt that the grape, |
rom which the latter is made, would -four
sh in the United States but whether the
vine could be produced is more problem
tical, as it is confined to one province in
rance, and depends much on peculiar
uality of the soil. 1t is however my in
ention to<send home slips of the,vine, by
ray Of experiment.
On retiring to the drawing room, a large
bio volume, bound with red morocco, and
ichly gilt, was found lying upon the table.
t was presented to the General Just before
. sailed from Washington; and contains
transcript of all the addresses to him by
he authorities Of New-York. The speci-
nCnS Va Va AolAOHtdl PcuMdnSNIP dTe Cer.
ainly elegant, and have excited general
dmiration at the Chateau. By its side
vas voluminous portfolio, containing por-
'aits and autographs Of public personagesI
] France since the commencement of the.
eyolution-both brought out for our amuse-
tent.
After tea, the ladies favored us with a
reat variety of songs and music upon the
iano, which they play with much taste and
kill. One Of the number, finding that her
dice and executioncould contribute to the
judgments of the social circle, and forget
ing herself in endeavoring to add to the
Common stock Of pleasure, continued to sit
t the piano, till she was solicited to leave
t, instead Of the ordinary request to re-
main longer. This mark of politeness was,
o peculiar that it appeared to me worthy I
# record and imitation. Among the mu-
ical pieces, was oneAor two composed in |
he United States, during the Generals
yisit.
Alto o'clock in the evening, we manifes-
ed an intention to returnto Rose that night,
and set out for Paris next morning, desi-
rous that, if the hospitality of the family
were not already exhausted by q visit,
which seemed too long for strangers who
had no other claim than simply that of be-
y