Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-09-24

observed with great pleasure here by many, and
with some disappointment by others. The weather
was fiRe little Indian sum mersh, but the sky was
clear and the whole eclipse, from It's commencement
10 It's END, perfectly visible. TWAS entirely annGlar
and could be seen distinctly, and with great safety and
ease through a stained glass. distinguished asro-
homer from Boston, Mr.. r. T. Payne, arrived in this
city the day before to make observations, which ne
took from the capitol The eclipse was thought to be
mere perfect here than in any other part OF the uni-
ted States, and here, therefore, 1t was believed the
most accurate and satisfactory observations could be
taken by the astronomer. There is however, no OBJ
servatory in Washington, and IT Is greatly TO be la
mented. Party have been for some years rid
eullng Mr.. Adams Recommendation OF a national OBJ
seryatory, and cuck0eng the eilly wltlcism OF John
Randolph, about light houses in the Skies TILL the legs-
laters Of the nation are really afraid TO breach the
subject If the nation had the least respect Tor
science and its reputation for intelligence, II would
one TO be Immediately erected at ae seat OF the
federal government, and the metropolis OF the Gnlon
Mr.. Payne found the description contained IN the
Weekly Herald of Saturday last 10 be accurate to
second to this District. The sun began to be grad
ualy obscured at the hour predicted, VIZ, minutes
after clock The ring was formed, brilliant and
beautiful circle of light at % minutes after 4, and
the eclipse ended at 80 minutes after o'clock The
ring was OF an equal width quite round the sum- and
this width was considerable, and not less than 420
miles. The tight was not greatly diminished during
the eclipse here, though entirely annular but the
lens lest its power and could not produce combus
ton The planet Venus and several other bright stars
We're visible, but not to the naked eye at least, not to
NINE. Some were silly enough TO take 1t into their
heads that total darkness woud prevail during the
eclipse, and were, therefore, quite disappointed.
"Pon nay homer" said dandy 10 young lady
with whom he was cycling the sun through piece of
stained glass, this is what / cai-au-a failure
Don't yeu think so, .Arabella WhatiR the name OF
all that's beautiful do these ar-gazers-au-tanta-
lie us IN this manner for !? Pom my soul its too
bad. An eclipse Of the sun indeed. Why-ar-its
as bright as ever-it is upon my soul. Don't you
think So ma chere anie p
Oh, no " replied the fair one; Il think II is
charming, and could look at it for hours, although
do dislike TO look al the dark spots of nature. Only
see how the brighI and glorious unnnary Is becoming
obscured, and glving, as It were greater brliancy
TO the part that remains How grand! how won
deriul! Indeed, l think shall study aslronomy."s
And njare the sstre of-au-those beautiful eyes,
hey z" SAID the beau Upon my soul, il would be
foul wrong to the world for the brlliancy of that
| orb is not-au-to be compared TO that-aa--which
sparklcs in these beautiful eyes; and whch-au-no
rival will ever-au-bs able to eclipse"
" Blood and turf |" said an lrshman, standing in
group in the s'rsei gazing nj the sum- is that what
We call an eclipse in this counihry? BY the toe of
ST. Peter it's nothing at all, at all TO the eclpses ye
may any dayin Of the year, in Guild Ireland when
the sun hides his face the ave of st. Patrick and
locks as black as the Giv when sprmklcd wild holy
wafer. Och by the powers, it's chatting the world,
ye are wld yer eclpses and maxim simple craters
behave like Dublin lawyer, that light is darkness"
"Hooi, mon" said sonsy Scotehman in the same
group, ye're saft-ye ken nathins ABBOTT eepses in
Ireland. It's in Scotland, mon, ye see eclipses
that wad gar yere heart loop wild joy Hoot this is
nothing 10 them in bonny Scotland, where the san
mickle as iva O that wee body We noo tod
din in the armament, and II stands 10 reason that
Should be sac for We must ken that the mists are
thick and heavy thatit requires double mekle
light to penetrate them and fit bigger than
yon sun, is my belief it wad never be seen al a."
Such were the varous opinions entertained here Of
the eclipse Of the 18th.
The fashonabes arc beginning 70 return from the
various watering places where they have been rust
eating during the season. Some have come back In
health who had not been sick, some sick who had
been in health and some with the loss of their hearts,
! and broken nb or leg; but iaagindtion govern
| Punirerse. We are always IN pursuit. Of something
| we call pleasure, some igniS faiuuS that we think
will make US happy and live In constant illusions.
| Reality Is teo physical pershabe and limited, and
shun the dull and vapld realities of life and prefer
| the illusions Of fancy. We hate that we possess, and
desire that we have not. The Hebrew in the midst
of rocks boosted of the delightful fertility OF the PLAIN
Disguised with cultivated and ornamental nature, the
modern European flies TO the values OF Switzerland,
where ancient traveller ever thought of gong. He
visits Italy and Greece TO study that which was and 10
escape from that which is. The love OF runs and
tombs is the effect Of disgust of reality. Reality Is
often the end OF happiness. The heart fears and re-
pulses lit IS more happy IN what II hopes Tor, or
even regrets, than with that which II thinks II pos
sesses. Hence we move from place TO place TO gra-
| tfy our fancies, and indulge in illusions. The
ashonabes believe that they escape the realities of
life by hockng to the springs and TO other places OF
amusement and scenes OF feeuvlty, anu thcy hasten
to the tomb, wthou, thinking Of that which lies be-
| yond il. Their maxim is that Of the epicurean-
| dunn rrimus, uranus. We'll, no matter, II IS the
nature Of the world, and nothing will change ii while
| we governed by imagination.
| The steam ship Fulton has at last been completed.
All the aleratisns intended 10 be made 10 her this
/ yard have been done, and think she Is immensely
\ improved. She will sail on Monday next for Nor
folk, and remain there for some tine. Capt. Skinner
\ has been ordered to take command of her. and the
/ new middIes have arrived, in readiness 10 embark.
The crew are, however at present said 10 be very
generally sick, and the coat of paint which she has
received will not be perfectly dry by Monday and,
therefore, IL may be possible she will not leave this
yard quite early Monday. The chief engineer,
Mr. Hazwe has devoted his whole time and attcn-
ton 10 the alterations which have been made and
quite enthusiast his profession. He Is, believe,
from your city and is certainly very sklfal. The
machinery in this ship is very beautiful and kept in
admirable order. The accom- modations for the Off
considerably enlarged and the shps altoge-
| Their very much Improved. l should like TO sec her
along side of the Great Western in a trial Of speed
| have no doubt of the issue.
Henderson, the forger is now undergoing his trial,
and the attornes are making mountain Of a mole
hill out oft. They have been engaged in discussing
preliminary law questions with as mach earnestness
ash he had been guilty Of nigh treason. The ques-
Secretary of the Treasury is the bona de Secretary
OF the Treasury. HoRAcE.
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