Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-11-24

farriers, &c.--mils cafes, inns, baths, &C.
Among the finest OF the private houses were
the "bouse of Ves,al," "house of Salust,"
and "house o. Diomed." In the extensive
cellars Of the latter, we noticed jars of oil and
wine, occupying the very places they filled on
that dreadful day when the fire and smoke of
vesuvius were devouring and smotherng that
devoted city. In this cellar were many skele
tons found Observed also, many remains of
elegance and former magnifcence at the "Pub-
lie Baths, and "house Of the Facon," "Fo-
rum" "Pantheon," "Theatre," "Temple of
isis &c. &c. In the kitchen of the latter,
priest was found, with an axe in his hand, ev-
identity attempting 10 escape. This incident
IS alluded TO in Bulwer's Pomrei. The walls
OF many the ediices were broken, and holes
pierced through them, where the unfortunate
captives forced their way of escape. Some of
them were doubtless made on the return of
citizens, to recover their valuables The am
plitheatre is particularly elegant, and remains
this noble edifce, it is supposed that, A. D. 70,
the hapless Pompeiians first behed the flames,
the smoke and cinders, and fiery volcanic sub
stances, which were pouring upon their fated
city, and from which they had barely time TO
escape, by throwing themselves into vessels,
on the neighboring sea. There is a solemn
and melancholy interest in visiting such
spot. You stand in the midst ola CITY, which,
after an entombment Of centuries, presents TO
the eye the same look which it wore two thou
sand years ago. Beneath your feet is the
solid pavement, bearing the still fresh imprint
OF the hoot and wheel, that passed over them
in hurried race or stately pace, but a very few
years after that remote period when our Saw
Tor walked on the earth Yonder is theatre
where the tragic or the comic muse were de-
lighting the crowded benches, when that awful
pillar OF smoke and fame warned the multi
tude to flee for life. Yonder stands the "Fo-
rum, from whence in mingled alright, fled con-
sui and slave, pairician and plebeian. Here
are sumptuous edifces, with all their elegant
adornments of paintings, statutes of marble
and of bronze, and household utensils Of fine
and costly wares; its pottery, glass &C., but
little disturbed though the fires and ashes of
mighty volcano, and the flying wing Of 1900
years have passed over them
May 8. Leaving Pompeii in the afternoon
we passed through Vietri, on our way to Sa-
llerno, which we reached at evening. Some
superb scenery near Victri--situated on the
side Of a mountain, covered with woods, vine
yards and gardens. The lemon and orange
IN full bloom other trees-ihe fig, the almond,
the plum and the apricot, covered with white
and pink blossoms, whose fragrance loaded
the air with perfume. The road led along
steep mountain sides, bordering the sea, whose
oiue' mirror like surface spread out TO The hor-
Iizon, disturbed only by an occasional CLEAN
ing sail of the fisher. Salerno is finely sifu-
aied. II occupies little valley, having the
sea in front and a lofty range of hills in the
rear. Nisltediis fine cathedral, and enioyed a
SAL on It's bay. Started early next morning.
and ride OF three or four hours brought us
TO Postum. Passed through some pretty
scenery. Alta smallvlage on the route were
multitudes of the peasan,ry celebrating a
church festival. Stopped and entered small
church, where many worshippers male and
female, were doing penance, by passing along
the church pavement, from the door to the
very altar, on their knees, kissing the dust all
the way. Pnstum is situated in a remarkably
unwholesome region, and the air is so tainted
with Eoyiuus eXhalaiions, that il is dangerous
10 inhale il. The few inhabitants that we saw,
looked haggard and wretched enough. A few
farm-houses and hunting seats, belonging to
the King of Naples, were scattered thinly over
this wide extent ofmarshy country. The lux
uriant. grassy meadows were sprinkled with
droves OF the beautiful gray cattle of Italy and
with numerous herds Of the uncouih looking
buffalo. The cattle Of Italy-cows and oxen
are noble race. They are long-limbed
and finely shaped, and are almost universally
OF a dull white OF greyish color-yery beauti
iul administrators horns very long, sharp, and
wide spreading. The OK is of great size and
strength. They are far superior in shape and
beauty To those ofour own country. Postum.
sncienily Posodonia, was fiist settled by the
r Sybariies, then by the Lucanians, who were
conquered and succeeded by the Romans.
!, IN The tenth century it was DESTROYED by the
!. ssraoens. These temples, visited by Angus
= ius Cesar, were considered ancient, even il
!. his day. They were then forgotten and wer,
!, not again known, until their accidental dscoy
> cry by young painter Of Naples, which one
!. more brought them into notice There ar
3 now three temples remaining, and for beau,
- and grandeur they are almost unequalled. q
3 these the finest is the Temple OF Neptune. |
7, shape u Is quadrilaieral; 10 LEI 9Th 1874 fee
~ breadth Is feet. The two fronts are each ,
in dorned with sir immense fluied Doric column.
. Al either side roof is sustained by twel,
Se columns. Its exterior columns are ihiuy. s.
~ IN number. The largest stone Of this erar
u edihce measures one way thirteen feet eie
10 inches another -four feet eight inches-in a
= one hundred and iory-foUr cubic feet. Nc
-, OF Tie other stones are nearly ofihis sire. A
Other tteeG flaux .alisf H. n-..i.--