Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-09-30
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GLEYVARY.

| - ~" o0i'0'i"S tH"t poSstoiy
some OF your readers might be interested
with brief description of its present con-
diton and appearance, give tie following
hasty sketch, gathered from recen, visit
10 that place. Glen Mary is romantic
and somewhat secluded place, chosen by
n. P. Willis number Of years ago, as a
country residence and a retreat where he
might, undis:urbcd, pursue his favorite lit
erary pursuits, and freely indulge in the
more exquisite conceptions of idealty.-
Ii is situate some Two miles from the beau
tiful village Of Oswego, in The delightful
valley Of theSusquehanah. II was soon after
Willis marriage IN England, that he con
ceived the idea of finding such rural e.
treat, and hlying fixed upon this pariic-
ular locality, he gave il the name of Gen
Mary, in token of affection for Mary, his
wife. Whatever faults Willis may possess
he has Notwithstanding many admirers !;
and many who do no, admire him for his
moral and intellectual worth, nevertheless
regard him as poet and writer Of no or
binary talent. As an evidence Of the in
terest which the career OF his life has
excited, Glenmary which has been un-
tenanted by HIN or any one else during the
last four years, is now visited almost every
day by large numbers Of strangers:-
mqny doubtless come from the impulse Of
n long cherished regard for his intellectu-
al greatness, but probably by FAR tie great
or number come 10 crafty mere feeling
Of curiosity, without any particular rever-
ence or regard for the man, whose literary
productions have created considerable sem
satton among certain class Of readers on
both sides of the Atlantic.
To casual observer or mere passer
! by, Glen Mary possesses nothing particu-
larjy Str king or attractive, but il is chiefly
invested with interest because Of the asso
Citations and Incidents connected with its
history. As you approach the grounds
which we're formerly the possess ons OF
Willis, the road side is beautifully shaded
| by groves of young oak and hickory !;
presently you cross the bridge over the
little stream running through the glen
This bridge has been mmortaiized (at least
while time and Circumstance allows ii
exls,encc) as The ideal spot chosen by
Wills for the emanaIion OF The ce,ebrn ed
letters from under q bridge" After
crossing the bridge cottage build ng is
seen n short distance from the road, the in
tervening grounds and sh'ubbery conceal
ing nearly all except the roof unlike
most situations selected for residence,
Willis chose to hide his behind little hill
on a depressed plat Of ground, instead OF
selecting an elevation commanding pub
lie view. The building has is peculiari-
ties, being most remarkable for It's unlike
ness to any thing else; lis interior arrange
ment is iu,ric lie, although having reference
to convenience in its construction. Th
draw ng room, pa,lor, dining room, sleep
ing rooms, boudors, &c, all bcspeak the
singular ,asIe Of the designer and original
proprietor; the outer and the inner doors
arc glass with blinds, after tho old English
fashion. 4 sensation Of melancholy in
voluntarily steals over the raind IN visiting
the different apartments, and one 10 iorcl-
reminded Of,
"Some banquet hall deserted,
Whose lights have Ged, whose gaTands dead,tSc.
The walls Of the rooms have assumed a
dark AID sonbre hue, owing 10 the circum-
stances Of their having been so long un
,enonted; silence pervades the halls tina
n few wears ago were proverbial for scenes
of m nth and merriment The apartment
which excites particular interest IS cham
} Der fitted up with shelves, closets and suct
like appearances; it was in this chambe'
Willis spent his hours Of study and retire
ment: and in this room he wrote some o.
his finest productions duling his sojonrn al
Glenmarv. On the eastern side of th'
chamber is an extended piazza, command
ING in view some Of natures lovelies
r scenery; at no great distance beau'tu
stream called the Owego Branch, wind
its way among groves OF elm and butter
nut, whose ample branches from either sd
= meet and embrace each other, enloldtnt
the brigh, and sparkling waters mole 'ha'
\ half fom view: near by rivulet dashe'
through the gen, leaping and bounding
hurries onward TO mingle with The NOR
gentle stream the beautiful flowers an
shubbery, the arbors Of g,ape vine, an
: The yerdani grass tina, decks the vale whic
snrcads from the stream 10 tie base OF tn
cottage wall: while in the stance the dar'
hills, clothed with forests of pine skiriln
: he valley OF the Susquehannah, all, renee
the prospect one OF 5 urPassing beauty, an
r one well calculated 10 inspire the MN
with fruitful themes OF romance an