Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-09-13
From the Metropolitan.

Joseph BOnapartc seat, at DoIueIi,o"u,
and some interesting particulars respecting
the fallen King, as well as Prince Murat,
are thus given by a correspondent OF the
Portland Advertiser.
This is one of the oldest towns in New
Jersey. Iti delightfully."- situated on the
banks Of the Delware, about thirty miles
above Philadelphia, from which steamers
are constantly plying TO this place, making
The passage ot;en in less than two hours
The principal objects Of importance in this
village, worthy the attention of a stranger,
are the residence of the Count SurveIlIcrs
and his nephew the Prince Murat. The
former has resided here during most Of the
years of his exile. His dwelling is a plain
three story brick edifce, succeed and paint
ed a pale slate color, and entirely destitute
Of architectural ornament. 1t contains an
extensive suite Of frooms, richly furnished
and adorned with productions from hepen-
cils of the old masters and some pieces
from the most celebrated modern French
and Italian artists. The library is unequal
ed in this country. 1t comprises nearly a
perfect series of classics in each cultivated
modern language, and is enriched by statues
and paintings.
The Count has recently left his abode for
Europe. His hattering reception no doubt
during his last visit to England having exer-
ted a powerful influence over him IN taking
this step. In this country VIC own that
kings or ex-!lings arc such vanties that we
do not know how to receive them. The
Count lived in the midst of us like aprlncely
hermit. He could not be appreciated by
Americans, and so he has gone to an at
mosphcre where princes and nobies thron-
ed or dcihroncd, are among the ''Dn Pdt-
rif."
HIS estate is probably the most extensive
ofany private possession in this country.
am informed that one can ride fifteen miles
over his cultivated grounds, through the
most charming labyrinth Of avenues with
out once rctr,cing the same road. A few
years since his dwelling, more elegant
structure than the present, was DESTROYED by
fire. 1t crowned bold promonotory over
looking the Delaware, for several miles in
its majestic course, and several leagues Of
the extensive highly picturesque scenery OF
the shores Of Pennsylvania. The site OF
this dwelling is now marked by tall tower
or observatory, from which there is widely
extended prospect of the surrounding coun.
try. At the foot Of this tower, suspended
like an eagles nest on projection Of the
cliff is romantic summer house. One
side is relieved BY slab upon which is H.
scribcd eight or ten lines from Tasso-a re.
flection upon the mutability ofhuman at-
fairs-a portion of which might be thus
paraphrascd- -"Readcr while you are ad-
miring the beauty ofthese grounds envy not
their possessor.
Formerly marble statues Of great value
were placed at intervals among the trees.
But during the late absence ofthe proprietor,
they were thrown down or mutilated by
vagabonds, for they deserve no milder cpl
thet, in the shape Of Sabbath-day visitors
from the city and neighboring towns, and
the ornamented grounds were otherwise in
iured. The Americans--the ''loafers"
mean-seem to have the bump of destruc-
ton most enormously developed. 1t is not
expected a gentleman should keep watch
upon his estate to prevent barbaric incur
sions of visitors. His safety is in the civil
itv and respect ofthe community. The
Count while here, lived in great confinement
and was seldom seen by the villagers.
The prince Murat OF present resides here.
He has expended a vast fortune in building
and improving grounds for which he has
a decided mania.-He resides now in a
plain two story house in the village-.he re-
ceivinga moderate estate from his mother
estate abroad. He is a fine looking man,
large portly figure, with the bes. humored
! ccr,r+rrarcn in .ho u-r-li HI ;s ynry- co.