Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-09-05
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
+ From, the National Gazette. I

ed for further notice recent British work IN two
| very handsome duodecimos, entitled Sir Months
in .7merica; by Godfrey T. yigne, Esq, of Lin
coins Inn, Barrister at Law. This gentleman
is not Of the TroAope species; his pages are not
so piguant and amusing as those Of the sarcastic
lady, and he is kindly disposed and wrote with
out any SINISTER motive or covert purpose. He
is credulous; relates very simple anecdotes, and
falls into few mistakes and contradictions: his
book in most parts is little more than an itinera-
ry; it contains, however, remarks and passages
which we deem of sufficient interest to be con-
yeyed to our readers.
The Barrister gives this preliminary account
of himself. "After having seen the greater part
OF Europe, went on board the packet, George
Canning. on the Oath March, 1881, and sailed
from Liverpool to New York, with my notebook,
sketch, book, gun and fishing rod-alone. unbe-
wied and unbevehicled, as man ought to ira
vel, and with the determination of being, as far
as an EngKshman can be, impoverished; and Of
sccug all could of the United States, in about
six u,nn.hs." the use which he made Of the
note book was not, we think, as skillful as that
Of the other apparatus; he fulfilled his determi
nation, at all events; he journeyed over much
ground, and, within his own qualification, lie
remained unprejudlced. He landed at New
York, where he found an appearance of hustle
and business more striking than that of Liver.
pool, Notwithstanding the much greater amount
ST the tonnage of the Liverpool trade" He was
much astonished tie first evening he went to
the Park Theatre, at seeing multitude OF per-
sons, who would have thought it gross mistake
not to be taken for sentennRn sitting OCCASION
ally in the front and a!nlus Ways 10 The back
seats of the dress circle, with their hats on in
the presence OF the ladies', who we're scattered
in different parts OF the same box" Mrs. Tro!.
lope saw something more boorish; and, II there
is foundation for such statements, we trust that
no such sin against ban ton will be rcpeated.-
Mr.. Vigae says. moreover" These republicans
are very fond of wearing their hats: never was
At church in the United States without observing
individuals q do not say many who wanld evil
IDENTIFY have been very sorry to have been thought
guilty Of any improperly, putting their hats on
when the service is over, IN the very body oil the
church," This, we fear, is too true, likewise.
On his way to Philadelphia, the Barrister visit
ed Count dc Survilliers; had an exceeding cOur-
teous reception admired the pictures and manners
of the amiable and sensible host. He thinks the
view Of PhiIadelphia on the approach down the
Delaware, " certainly very line one, 80 but
that it would be much improved by the appear
ance OF fewmOre steeples or lofty structures. He
dwels favorably, but without any novelty Of COM
ment or description, upon the aspect, ediices,
and institutions OF our city.
The Academy of inc Arts exceeded his ex-
pec,ations; the portraits of Mr.. Sully and MIR.
Inman edited HIM greatly; the water.works as
tonished him; and he was convinced BY his sur
vey of the interior Of the Penitentary that soita
ny confinement, when things ordered that
the cuiprit an get an honest livelihood after his
removal from prison, is preferable to all other in
ictons for crime. He visited the Bank of the
United States. and takes occasion to relate its
origin and annals. the opposition which it en-
countered, the service which it rendered to the
currency, aud the prejudIces of President Jack
son against an institution which this impartial
foreigner deems unimpeachable and indispenss-
bic. He wonders. he finds it " difficult to con-
ceive," how such plan as the Treasury Bank
which General Jackson proposed, "couid hind
support among the citizens OF government pro-
Tossing to be thoroughly democratica"
From Philadelphia, Mr.. Visne proceeded to
Harrisburg, bv way OF Reading. lie vas pleas
ed with the scenery. bridges and farms on the
route, but not with the stage coaches; he sketch
es Harrisburg and disresses to the topic Of
the Indians generally. He went further into
the interior Of Pennsylvania, walking a great
number of mies,-6shing, shooting aud gossip
ing. He observes OF the scenery:
=. In the autumn, or fall, as it is universally
and prettily termed in America, the forest view
is excessively beautiful, in consequence OF the
brilliant assemblage Of colors exhibited by the
diversity of foliage collected together. My eye
roved over a constant succession OF mountain
and valley, and hill and hollow, all alike clothed
in the glorious forest sarb, whilst the more dis.
taut tints became bluer and bluer, till they faded
away at the farthest verge Of the horison. The
Indian had long been driven or bought ont from
this part Of the country, but the rocks and thick
cts Of the forest beneath me had doubtless con
ccaled many an ambush, and witnessed many a
carnage. They had responded to the sharp
twaus Of the rifle, and re-echoed the more ter
rifle war.whoop: but during the time that re.
NAMED on the top Of the mountains. all around
me was as silent as the place was solitary, with
the exception of the occasional stroke from the
peaceful axe of the backwoodsman, that resound-
ed from glade about a mile from the spot
where had set down to rest myself"
Accounts of our forest trees, the game in our
woods, and the snakes, occupy many OF his pa