The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-03-06

ron "a and on the wall opposite, there is =
tablet tn the rnrmory of his mother, who
did few years brfur him. Near by is n
handsome marble. with long inscription,
Ia the memory nf one of his ancrsturs.-
Tue whole corner oft church Is ~ppIo
priaied to the family. We fingered hall An
hOgr about spot, which tn. rrmaIns ot
the noble port have coD=ecrafed, giving
ourselves Time tn call Ia mind the principal
events which were CROW ded into the mar
roe period of his existence. Many an adj
mirer of his genius has already performed
\ pilgrimage IL his tomb, visiting a village
which has otherwise not single aitrac-
ton.
The inhabitants of Hneknall spoke of
him in terms of respect and aifectionate re-
m"Inhrance. He was generally known,
aud although naughty towards his equals,
hr manifested kindly feelings towards his
interiors and domrstic.. possessing a popu.
lar turn. Several OF the peasantry spoke
Of the festival, which he gave To them VIII. n
he became of agr. An OK was roasted
whole, and all were invited 10 participate.
in the carnival. Some Of the villagers have
collected all the Inscriptions on his coffin, his
Urn and tbr tablet, rs also the account of
his funeral published at the time; and one
Of them gave 10 my friend u small bit Of
red velvet, which was accidentally torn
from the pail at the interment. Among
the boys forming the village group, was
son Of Fletcher, Byron's iasonritc servant,
who figures 81 largely iu his private CORES
pundencr. found on inquiry Of the lad,
al I,ta Fl, =. I u
ROM, instead of holding that important sta
ton among the tenantry about Newstead,
to which his late master used facetiousiy 10
threaten 10 elevate him.
We had now fingered about the tomb of
the noble poet for more than an hour, in
observing objects the most trif,ng, and in
curing into circumstances the most mi
mute. The unusual darkness of the day,
deePehed by the approach of evening, adj
m0n''hrd us. that II was time In depatt -
aud casting many farewell hook behind
TIL the little church was lost in the mist,
we hasltntd our ride as much rs the mar
row, wet and rough roads 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 sevr-
raj gates and fields, we arrived at Nrwstpad
Abbey, the Lite residence of Lord Byron,
bat at present belonging to Col. Wildman,
who purchased it for the enormous sum of
$50, 900, and has expended great deal of
money ia fitting it up. There is nothing
rema kahIy striking in the grounds, when
are reclaimed portion Of Sherwood For.
est. The ,oil is thin and mtagrr. Fer a.
ny useful purposes, and merely from the
intrinsic value, the above price would be
extravasant: but the genius of the late pro-
prittor impaired an interest to the place,
which has greatly enhanced its value to
person. of taste. Byron expended much
time and money in planting trees, erecting
holdings, constructing lakes, building boats
and adding other embellishments to the
g ounds. Every reader will recollrct how
much he was attached to the seat of his an
crstors and how unwilling he was to part
with it,"