Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-08-18

site shore Here porchcs and halls of science con-
sccrated as the Pocilc shades deep and classical "a The
groves OF Acadsmus, and waters brighter than the Ills
sus The learned proprietor, he himself remarked
10 me- belongs enphatcay TO the sripate.e school OF
philosophy His hours OF reaxa from study are it
quentiy employed in walking through the fields with
his pupils. converting familiarity on wba, they have
read and at the same time enjoying the beauties of ma
ture All his scholars inmates of his roof and treat
| ed ms the members Of one Ismily.
The Doctor was once oSSed by visitor like myself
from the SOUTH who kept the best house in the village,
lie replied. that his probably about as good as
That OF any Of his neighbours; and its hospitav was
freely rendered After learning this anectloie took
lodgings for the night without ceremony and raised
most agreeable evening in various DISCOURSE The next
morning went 10 breakfast with one of the Doctor'
neighbours and friends the wealthy proprietor of 800
acres who conented with his succt a. i'm trade has had
the wisdom TO beat his anchors into plough shares and
TO retire from the hustle of the city TO rural land ro
mantle retreat at Hyde Pah lie has embarked with
enthusiasm in agricultural and horticultural pr.uits
and his farm his gardens and HE ornamental grounds
are in excellent ORDER evincing skill ami taste In his
new profession. The whole atmosphere is charged
with the fragrance OF flowers and the perfume of pew-
Inown hay" In rambling along winding pathways
by the side OF gurgiing bfooks-amlst polished cir.
Gle OF ladies' ard gentlemen who res .Ied me with mn
sic and conversation. here forgoi for Inn. he 4 eject
ed spirits and morbid feelings of an invalid A little
incident occurred which minded the of the fables OF
orpheus and Amphon the sound of whose yres was so
sweet as TO charm both animated and nanimate ma.
/ ture. While an accomplished amateur was giving
some oil the hnest specimens of her execution the
piano. and young lady was breathing out the very
soul OF music, thrush came and perched upon tree
near The window, filling up with its wild symphonies
the pauses OF the voice and instrument But | mus,
quit hyde Park, though could respond the feelings
o, aiearnes prelate who lingering amidst the charms
OF as scenery exclaimed " hc Teqniescam here would
| live, here die, here wish my ashes 10 repose a.
ihe weather was so uniavorabe, aud the SUBMITS of
the Ca'skiii, grt with wreaths of mist looked so bleak
as 10 induce me to defer my visit TO the Mountain House
lli my return AZ Albany my 6st nquiry for the
mead quarters oil good living good company, and good
feeling wine wit, and wsdom-he residence of
nine nos, on the hil,' whose name frs, greet, the
eye oil the traveller under the FURNISHED wing of the
Eagle Though the mperishable fame of Cruen.
den, the prince OF lanlos has reached the ultima tue
OF our country and bad often rung in my ears; vet the
hslt had not been told me- He has twice as much bo
Jy and thrice as much soul as had been led TO expect
FROM whatever point the wind may blow no tourist can
ST at his table and bask in the light Of his counenance
without feeling in good humour. Since my arrival
curious paragraph hos been pointed me in the Nation
al Gazette, stating that there are no conorfabe beds
IN the hoefs at albany! The author of such ground
less report can surely have stopped either on
the hilP' or undcr the hill Had he done So the 6,s,
question pu to him by the chamhe r-mad would have
been, whether he would sleep on a feather beJ or ,,
ress II the night happens to be damp or cool ban-
ket is put under the sheet in the En- isi STYLE In nv
rambes over the world, have found better ac
Communications or more comforts any hotel than al the
one whrre am now sumptuonsly lodged
q few days alter inv arrival, two gentlemen and nv
sell rode three miles i0m town. visit the late Chief
justice OF the State. We found him. ike Cincirnafus
buried in retirement and engaged in agticul,,I nr
SUITS His farm OF 200 acres, enrely secluded from,
The world at present engrosses his whole attention. ho
his feiow citizens not unmnhfl of his talents
ana eminent services, have called him like the Roman
patriot from the pio1g, TO mingie in the iur,noils OF
p'nhc ne and participate in the councils Of the nation
II was due to his intellect; and weight of character
TO have ben appointed the Senate instea of eIso,n
| him TO the r. of Representatives where he nuSt he
brought in contact with Young men who bavs ,rora %
pu'auon TO gain and less 10 lose But any situation
trust he will maintain the dignity Of bis oh ar,c,r
and prove himself useful TO his country H.. stu a.
JOYS vigorous mind. in > sound body The STATE or n
york lot 10 ar 10 The best yeara of his life bv driv
ing him cOnsiiuiionalIY bu, premaiursIv from tho
bench Charmed wi,h his hospitality and the easv Cow
OF his conversation, accepted his invitation 70 retai
TO tea, and did not return to town till late hour
On the Ain of July three gentlemen and uverlf wen,
to dine With Jesse Buel, Esq whose celebrated hrm is
Two miles from Albany At what place could me nth
day OF our national freedom be commemorsted with
more propriey than ~ tho boun,ul table of the farm
or The ''ms OF whose industry contribute so largely
TO the real independence of country! This remark
is peculiarly applicable 10 judge Bue whose well-di
reced cuors ami successful experiments in farming and
gardening reflect credit upon himself and have been
! highly useful to the community We found him in
/ the midst Of finwery region which scientific know
ledge OF his new profession had enriched AMI his taste
emoelghet The largest and most splendid bouquet 1
nave ever ssenornamened his Fireplace. and rich va
re'v of natives and cxotcs seen in loom about
The mansion, shaded by of the original mines OF
the forest unfortunately thc state of the yycst,r
was such, as to prevent from examining vory ext,n
sivey or accurately his grounds which are perhaps
| oeUer cultivated and rendered more productive. ,han
any in this part Of the country His corn and potaoos
are much the finest heve seen this season Tho ey
traortinsry growth Of the former, Is ascribed TO ma
nure, consisting of the pth and pangs Of horns oh
tanned at comm factories Judge Buel, deserves great
praise for his attention TO the cultivation Of fruits both
Indigenous and exotic. The raresi varieties TO he pro
cured from different parts NJ the United States, and
from Europe, undergoing experiment. in his
gardens Few suJr in rural economy, have escaped
his investigating mind; and he possesses happy fsci
" nj recording the result Of his observations for the
benefit OF others the pages of the American Farmer
can bear witness.
My enioymento of Mr. Buars society was not limited
TO the convivai pleasures Of anniversary elmer
tn the 9Th inst no harneesed his wagon and we set
Out on rural egcuson to the county Of Saratos, not
Tor the purpose NJ joining the fashionable circles M the
springs. hut TO exainins the extensive and beautiful
'srn 81 Henry w Delaran, Esq. His hornestsai com
prise- 900 finely sratei with rich soil and
under the best cultivation. About one-thiri Of I, il
grass land from which heavy crop will be taken this
season. and The pastures of red and white clover are
luSuriant TO the extreme Numerous droyes Of [,lo
twenty horses. and 200H sheep reve in the midst Of such
'cruliy. An avenue, n0caddBaieed 10 the true Eu
e'ish style, leads through rich and extensive lawn IN
The mansion, which is finely shaded with aged cline
ioonst AMI che'nut Within twenty PAGES of lie from,
door covious end clear stream winds through the
grass. aOor'iing supply Of pure wafer and adding
much 70 the charms OF the landscape. A small lake
studded with ilets, Ia visible from the ,yn,o
riginsl and stately pines; the other bv broad and
beautiful sheet Of water four miles extent with long
ranges OF the Green Mountains Of Vermont in the dis.
lance The mansion itself IL spacious neat and com
modous, possessing every Tequisite one 10 render
the wealthy and hospah!e proprietor happy Partici
pa ting in all the comic OF his residence we ne.f
morning paid visit to his neighbour Col Young who
has wisely exchanged the din Of politics and The r
mol OF public lif- Tor rural quiet and independence
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