American watchman and Delaware advertiser., 1826-03-03
FROM THE N. Y STATESMAN.
LETTER FROM EUROPE.
YoHK, Sd September, 1895

minister, who had preached at most OF the villages
along the way, and familiar with The surround
ing country. He was intelligent and communicative
imparing to US much local Information Every
person appeared to know him, and whenever the
coae h stopped, groupe gathered round 10 shake
hands in one instance, traveller in the lower
walks oil life, who resting al a little inn, came
out to the coach with his pint of beer, and he and
the parson drank out OF the same cup, although the
latter remarked 10 me, that he did not recognize
the former 1t was gratifying to witness these little
marks of affecon between the parson and his scat
tered flock. In all his interviews, he took occasion
10 drop useful hint or express benevolent wish
He once twice chided the coachman tor swearing
bu, the latter replied tina, thtre were some horses
which would not 60, if the driver did not swear al
them adding. as further palliation, that he had
known parson gully OF profanity. On parting with
the good man, Who appeared to possess all the
friendly feeling and characteristic philanthropy OF
his sect, he took me by the hand and although per
feet stranger, expressed regret al our separation,
and kind wish for my welfare.
In the course OF the forenoon, we passed upon the
left Of the road, at little distance. Hardwich Hall,
one Of the seats of the Duke Of Devonshire. 1t
stands upon woody emnence, and the distant view
is commanding and pleasant. This castle is cele
brated as the birthplace of Elizabeth, or Bess, as
she is Familiarity called, countess OF Shrewsbury
whose marriage brought 1t into the Cavendlsh tami
ly but sill more celebrated by the long residence
Of Mary, Queen OF Scots.
On the right of the road, not far from this point.
he ruins OF Balsover Castle the brow OF hill,
which looks into green and fertile valley. The
castle was formerly the seat OF the Earl Of Newcas
lie, distinguished lor its magni6cence and spendor.
1t fitted up for the reception OF Charles |. and
his Queen, on their way Scotland, and the Duke
expended l4,000l. in atfording them entertainment.
The talents OF Ben. Johnson we're pot in requisition,
10 indite speeches and compose dramatic scenes for
the amusement oil The nobility, who here waited on
their msjsstes Its splendor has now entirely van
shed, and the present celebrity of Balsover,s de-
lived from the manufacture OF tobacco pipes.
My methodist friend pointed out little verdant,
retired vale, overhung by romantic wooded hill
where Sir Joseph Banks had a country seat, and
used TO reside most OF the year II enjoyed all the
advantages OF uninterrupted seclusion, and appeared
20 be favorable 10 the pursuits OF this eminent natu
rast who was surrounded with minerals, plants and
:owers.
Al Sheffield we made but short pause, having
seen The town thoroughly at our former visit and
being willing to escape from its suIocating ainos
phere as soon as possible On leaving the place, the
road to Leeds pssses high hill, up which for
The distance Of hall mile our poor horses, burden
ed by heavy coach, and fifteen or twenty passen
gers with all their luggage were compelled to climb
step by step, crossing dlagonay from side 10 side,
and painting beneath sun, which poured down up
on Us with the fel yor Of mid summer From the
summit OF this eminence, magnificent prospect
opens upon the eye OF the traveller, presenting full
view OF Sheffield and its environs, stretching along
The valley on side, and rich agricultural dis
tict vaegated with hills and pains fields and pas
lures, on the other. It is mountainous region,
but the abundance Of the yellow haryests waving by
.he road side, and the size Of the cattle clearly ndi
cate the fertility OF the scl. The lands in high
Il - ,rNI Il al
try bears every mark of rural wealth.
A succession oil rural and picturesque views be
guiled the fatigue OF walking up many Of the hills
and the oppressive heat OF the weather. In the
OF the afternoon, passed sever al coleries,
which are wrought to advantage, as also Wentworth
House, pretty seat with extensive grounds, belong
ing to Earl Fitzwan. A monument was pointed
out to standing not lar from the road erected BY
him IN memory Of his uncle The Marquis OF Rock
;nuham on whom Edmund Burke lavished one OF
his splendid euogies. The mausoleum is lofty, and
contains neat inscription from the pen OF Frede
rick Montague, Esq.
The coach stopped for short time and afforded
us an opportunity of viewing Barnsy, which is a
laige manufacturing village, standing upon dc civ
lty. Long ranges OF new and uniform buildings
occupied by the workmen, run up and down the
hill, which at distance resemble regular flights
os steps. 1t was market day aad the streets were
,hronged with people. Il appears 10 be place oil
considerable business. For some reason, probably
rom the smoke Of its forges used in the manufac-
sure OF wire, it has acquired the epithet OF Black
Barnsy. passenger In the coach, who is an in
habi,ant Of the village, resented the appellatiou
;houghessly and innoceuly used by one of our par.
~. He remarked that there was no propriety ii
such designation, and that the inhabitants consd
dered it nick name.
At o'clock in the afternoon, we arrived and
made short pause at Wakefield, large and hand
some town situate upon 'declivty gently slopine
to the banks Of the Calder. Near the bridge which
crossed 10 entering the village, some curou!
specimens Of antique sculpture, being part Of an ole