Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1843-09-21

tained all order we went IN the morning 10 see
fenrhyn Castle, OF the magnl6cence of which
We had heard much, and found it all that il hat
been represented The present Castle, which
rs quite new building. is built of the Mon;
marble, upon the site of palace erected ir
t72O. by Roderic Moelwynog, Prince of Wales
and cost with It's furniture, half million sier.
ling. Ills built of Saxon architecture and with
It's numerous buildings overlooked with lofty
turrets and towers, makes very imposing ap-
|pearance. The mantles are made of different
species of marble from the neighborhood, high
| ly polished, and in one room the bedstead, &C.,
Is OF the same material, while in another is one
entirely of slate from the celebrated slate quar-
rles belonging 10 the estate. about miles off,
the most extensive in Great Britain. The views
from many OF the windows aud from the park
were uncummonly fine.
Alter viewing this interesting place, we re-
turned 10 the hotel and took coach TO Caernar-
Won, miles. As we got upon ii, (it was the
London coach gentleman behind, seeing
our names on our portmanteaus, Immediately
said we were namesakes, and upon inquiry
found tha. he resided al Dublin, that he was
sure we were originally from the same branch
that his father who lived in the North could
Tell, aud he would procure us all information.
Heexpressed hmselfvery sorry he was obliged
TO be in Dublin next day, or he would go with
us to Caernarvon, but was obliged 10 leave at
The next hotel TO take the Hoyhead Coach. Ii
would be amusing if this accidental renconlre
should lead 10 the discovery Of our relations
here.
We reached Caenarvon about o'clock. II
is situated at The mouth of ihe SeIont, on
small peninsula formed by that river and The
brook Cadaunr, on the verge of the straits Of
Menla, and for beauty of situation, buildings
and The grandeur and magni6cence OF lis ruined
Castles, claims 10 be one Of the boasts Of North
Wales. The Castle is founded on a lock and
It's walls are almost entire, although five hun
dred years have passed since their erection,
and present an appearance of extraordinary
strength while lis light and lofty turres exhibit
great elegance. Il was built by Edward |,
after he had conquered Wales, and here was
born his son Edward II, first prince of Wales,
thai he might comply with the promise he gave
HE WEIGH, that they should have native prince
for their ruler. We were shewn The room
where the birth was said 10 have taken place.
At the west end is a high Tower, with three
lurreIs issuing from lis top, on whose battle
ments were eages, whence it is called the
Eagle Tower. Some assert that these Eagles
must have heen brought from the ancient Se-
gonlium, and placed there We ascended 10
The Top and found it 10 command a very extern
si,e view, embracing great portion of An
glesea, the. straits Of Mena, Caernaryon Bay,
ST. Georges Channel, with the whole range Of
mountains.
Our first post from Caernarvon was by the
beautiful pass and Lake of LIanberris, to the
ruin of Dolbadern Castle, overlooking The Lake
The view from the other end of the Lake, Ia
king in this old Castle, surrounded by giant
mountains, is very fine. We first went TO see
the celebrated falls of Caunantmame which
pleased US very much--a rapid little stream
which gathered in the mountains near, makes
a precpiiious fall of near 100 feet. Returning
TO the Inn We found that it was The best point
10 ascend Snowden from. and the afternoon be-
ing remarkably fine, giving us assurance Of
good view. which is rarely Obtained, we deter
mined on going up. So, 10 expedite us, we
mounted ponies. and taking a guide pushed
ahead as rapidly as we could. About half a
mile from the top we left our nags, and took il
on footto The top, The remaining way, reaching il
in lime 10 get fine view counted IS lakes
from il, and mad pointed out 10 me parlsof Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man
Snowdeh is about $500 feet high. Returning
| preferred walking 10 riding, and leaving my
reached the lnn, miles off, III an
hour and quarter In the morning we posted
Deer to CapeI Curig, The whole route abound /
ing in majestic scenery. Capel Curig is ro- +
manlic place near several beautiful lakes
Here we took the Holyhcad and Birmingham
coach tc Shrewsbury, passing through series
Of most delightful views. including The charm
ing vale Of Edernyon and llangolon, the beau
piui cascade Of Point ~ Glgn, the site Of Owen
Glendower's palace, an ancient encampmeni on I
a hill, once his retreat, the beautiful aud pic /
Iuresque remains Of Vale Cruel Abbey, the |
ruins of Castle DiDas Bran or Crow Castle. a T
Welsh fortress Of great aniqniiy. Chirk Cas-
lie The residence of the Middleton family, and
he towns of Corwen, LIaneoen, Chirk and
Oswesiry. Near Chirk we had fair view Of
he celebrated Pont of Cyrylan Acqueduct,
which conveys The Eilesmere canal across The +
liver and vale Of the Dee, consisting of 10 I