Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
Letters from Abroad. No. XVIII.

In my last had brought you with me fairly into " La bella Italia,"-
 "Land of departed fame whose classic plains
 Have proudly echoed to immortal strains;
 Home of the arts where glories faded smile
 Sheds lingering light OCT many mouldering
 pile"
 had kept you so long lingering on the waters of the Mediterranean, and detained you with me amid the novel scenes of Malta and Sciy that Hear you almost despaired of reaching this land of sunshine and song What stores have I not in anticipation } Rome, Florence and Geneva are yet before me; and amid scenes so fraught with interest as surround me in this "city of the waves" how can dwell sufficiently on those by-past. What time is given me to reflect on all have left behind, that they may be stamped upon my mind, and leave an im- press on my memory that the coming ones shall not efface. But, not to keep you longer waiting, will give you the events and scenes of each successive day of our soourn in lovely Naples, "queen of the summer sea-"
 While was arranging my own matters and things to make myself comfortable in our pleasant quarters in the Hotel de Roma, MT. c. went out to see after our letters, which are usually the first steps taken on our arrival at any city. Learning that it was grand fete day, he returned to tell and despatching man for our letters, that we might have them our return, we sallied forth to to see the gaites Itwas the birthday of the Vir- gin, and there had been temporary chapel erected for the occasion, where mass was to be performed at one, and at which the king, with his household and numerous escort, were to be present. It was now two; taking carriage we drove slowly up the Toledo, one of the principal streets, filled with crowd of people, some on foot and others in car- riages: every window has its balcony, and these, too, were filled with ladies and gentlemen. all looking gay and joyous. After driving half the length of the street, we paused that might bet ter see the troops they passed and also the king. who was to review them. The troops themselves, upwards of 10000 men, were a splendid sight. dressed in every variety of color and uniform; and as our lucky star seems always in the ascendant when any royalty is to be seen, the king and his cortege, all handsomely mounted, refined in their horses the side of the street directly opposite to us. He, with few that accompanied him, dis mounted and stood immediately before us. An old man stepped from the crowd, knelt at the kings feet, presenting written petition, kissing his hand at the same time. An old woman also came with petition, and some others, all of which he receiv- ed very graciousy placing them inside the breast of his coat He addressed some words to the soldiers as they passed by, and seemed very afable and fa- @ailiar with those around him. He is handsome, portly, happy looking parsonage. but is not much liked, either by his subjects or the generality of strangers who ever throng his beautiful capital He was dressed in handsome uniform, with gilt tering stars and badges of various orders on the breast of his coat. Presently there drove along carriage with the queen and the uncle of his majes ty, the Prince of Salerno. The latter descended from the carriage, resigning his seat to the king, who placed himself by the side of his consor, both lowing graciously to the assemblage as they drove off. The prince, mounting tke horse of the king, followed their majesties. having afforded US view of all We remained to review the rest of the sol ders, and then drove to the hotel to read letters from home.
 One of our visits the next day was at the Museum to examine the antiquities taken from Pompei- things of all kinds and for all purposes. Among them were the contents of artists studio and of paint shop, bread, cake, grain, fruit, nuts, &c in
 charred state, all sorts of cooking utensils, scales, steelyards, stoves, and personal ornaments; many things very similar to those in at the present day, some of them very beautiful also agreat num- Der of statues in marble and bronze, and magnificent vases in Terra Gotta. These, with glance at the splendid collection of paintings and statuary in the same building filled up the day.
 Fearing the rainy season might set in and prevent our having an opportunity of seeing Vesuvius to advantage we determined to avail ourselves of the first day of sunshine for this excursion. To take advantage of the fine view of the city, bay. and the beautiful environs of Naples, which the ascent of vesuvus affords, it is desirable to have clear at mosphere, which is not always the case, even when favored with the clear and cloudless sky, accom- panied by the bright and glorious sunshine of this lovely cline, fof.it is to the combination of these we are indebted for that lovely veil haze, soft and dreamy in itself, and beautyng al that it en- velopes But at the same time that it adds so much to the beauty of the view, it prevents very exten- sive one. Under these circumstances, we consider ed ourselves highly favored in the benefits arising from cool, frosty morning, which so rarifed the air as to present every thing clear and distinct We were on our way at early hour, passing thro' the marketplace, the scene of Massiniellos insur- rection, and alghting from the carriage we enter- ed the church where is the pillar and stone, on
 L:oh ,x,oro lahoas3od Conradn and his colsin Ere.