Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-01
Istlst. from lErsad. ]. No. INK. I z.
CrroA. Feb. l0fh, Is1f.

tsdisi. of Country woman, little straw hat of [ size suitable 1ur doll. of gipsy shape, ornament ed wiih bows and loops of woven straw These were fastened on the front of the head, with How ers or knpts of gsy ribbons. and were exceedingly nretty and becoming. At twelve o'clock next day, the Diligence drove of with the conductor and ourselves. in the coupee, or front division. As soon as we were well out of the village, we came fo a river, sometimetimes nearly dry; but which, at some seasons of the year, must be wide swol- len and rapid stream. This we were obliged to cross, in an exceedingly awkward mannefs ny means of a scow, which could not be brought to within two rods of the shore. Alter dragging sne huge and cumbersome vehicle by great exertlons into the boat the ferrymen returned to the shore, and each took one of us in their arms, and carried us in bodiIy and last of al they led the horses l- to the boat, there polling and rowing lustily against the stream We landed at last sately on the oppo- site shore, some half mile below. This process of getting over, occupied so much time, that we did not see as much of the country, before darkness covered the landscape, as we desired. At the first town, La Spezzia, we had an addition to our num- ber Its beautifuland capacious bay of the same name, is overlooked by lofty promontoriess On the summit of one, seemingly reaching to the clouds, is fortress or tower, built by Napoleon, but in- tended chiefly as a landmark to mariners. It was the intention of Bonaparte to make this great sea
 port, another Antwerp. It IS heres we. were
  tbe navy are to be stationed, instead of at Ma hon. After night fall, we saw little. eOur road law alone inc shores of the Mediterranean. and could see the huge waves dash themselves agalnst the rocky shore, rolling one after the other from afar, and the sulIen roar of the was mourn
 ful and drear. 5a sf D Yfsa tnsa haals;lAs. I
 About seven in the morning, Genoa with Its domes towers and palaces, refectesi in the waters of ifs beautiful gnlf, was before us The view was magnificent, and ifs glory not tdiminished by the gorgeous coloring of the just risen sun. We were soon comfortably located in fhe Hotel Fedora, cileyant palace, still retaining much of its in terior establishment. marble floors, casementss 4 cornices and mantes, sgilded and painted walls. ceilings and pannels, with frescoes and mtrroFsl adorning every room. In the Court is alhandsomesl fountain, ahd to every window, a marble balcony. From the windows on one side, we see the port and shipping, with light boats of various kinds. bounding over the blue waves of the magnificent bay and from the other, we look down, upon mott lev multitude of men. of many nations. who gathg CT here in the open square every day, as the mer- chants upon change in other cities. iss Genoa is very beautiiul--'s the noble city," as the Italians call it. It is a city of palaces, and they are all of the most magnificent and regal ap- pearance Most of them are of marble, some beautifully white, some colored, and others of aa black and yellow marble in Mosaic, that has very singular effect They are also proiusely ornament-i ed with rich carving, the armorial bearing of the family being also elaborately sculptured on differ ent parts of the palace. They are immensely high, as well as large, and built in such msn- ner. that the opposite roois nearly meet forming shade to the extremely marrow streets, hese last are pavedAin pretty mosaic of brick and stone, thenarrow bricks forming "a variety of beautiful patterns on ground work uf smooth paving stone. There are only three streets cafied inthe city, the others not being of sufficient width to allow carriages to pass Sedan chai(s were formerly the only means of conveyance, and are still much used. The streets consequently are in good order. and very clean. Some of the palaces are of stucco. painted to resemble marble and blocks of stone most inimitably. Some are painted in fresco, re- presenting battle scenes -Ggures as large life, with richly colored d.apefv, looking bright and gay enough. This artis carried to- great perfec- tion in all parts of Italy, and is displayed with great effect on theexterior of the houses. Artif. cial doors and windows with lattices and beautiful balconies and arcades in perspective. Sometimes the lattice is represented half 0pan with a mans head peering out, or resting his arms ongthe sill, calmly surveying the scene Sometimes the pret- ty faces of the two young girls are dimly visible through the trellis work, and .his go to The life, that you are Invariably deceived at the first glance. and surprised into laugh, discovery of the de- ception.i { s:,st 3t ss b@s Iil,aa fefss.ls ~ ae
 The City of Genoa is builtsona range of high
 
 and enclosing the shore of its beautiful gulf be- hind the city is a chain of high hills, very many of them sprmounted by fortresses, towers, and strong castles. Behind these again, lofty peak of the Alps may here and there be. seen, The pala- cess(and you scarce see any thing else) have mar be balconies to every window and these in sum- mer are filled with plants and flowers, and pris- oned birds mingling their tuneful notes with the delicious perfume of the flowers Besides these many of the palaces have large courts opening to the streets; and surrounding these are more ex- tensive balconies, filled with orange and other treesFfThe flat roofs too are terraced and convert. cdinto hanging gardensg The interior of the one in which am now writingis magnificent, not on. " asa palace, but as Hotel! The floors, though of beautiful marble, are spread, at this season with. rich Turkey carpets. The easements around the doors and windows, the cornices Of the room and the fire place, are all of marble, the lattel handsomely carved Huge mirrors are setinto th. walls, anda the sides and ceiling are covered witt Arabesque figures in gold, intermingled with fruit flowers, and figures in fsesco, ona ground work Q pale pea gre en or pink, showing the arabesque | great advantage, and making the figures fo stan, out in beautiful relief, Over the three doors q my room are frescos of Venus and Cupid, with tn Loves and Graces varously represented, with a arabesque in gold, forming aframe like that of picture, and these extend from the door to tn celine where they are met by others equally far ciful The pannels of. the doors and window shut ters are glded like the ceilings, and altogether hs more the appearance of theatre than ought else can compare 1t to-. asa saats aat fss& att2 agi
 We have been out for aEwalk, and being Snndal we had fine opportunity of seeing the people their holiday costume, and pretty sight t is I'll women of the lower order wear q large chintz co' ering, as large asa bed cover, of an oblong squar white ground. with a border all round, and lar flowers in the centre, and these of the gayest al brightest colors. They are worn over the back
 tha head, and serve for both bonnet and shaw thasr mi ner nf ham