The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-09-23
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no-wise deteriorated. felt some diilidence |
in going to see him, but, being first assured |
that should be welcome, of course, call
ed on him. The admission Of strangers to
the retreat OF genius, may be often trouble |
some, and in many instances, canno: re-
quite the object Of homage for the sacrifices
OF his time; but it is TAX somewhat self |
imposed. A great teacher Is made for man.
kind; he addresses himself to his fellow
man; his high vocation is for their sakes.-I
II his work is more consummately effective,
and | am we'll convinced that il is, when
he is seen face to face. when his living voice
has uttered gracious words in the ear, he
may be considered as completing his mis-
sion TO his contemporaries when they come
into his presence, and for brief space sit
in the light Of his countenance. j have ev-
er believed that the power Of the true poet
is the power Of religion and humanity, and
that OF this age no man has better illustra-
ted its purifying and elevating function than
Wordsworth. Now. If he had been re-
pulsve and unamiable in his manners, as
from over-refnement, and the selfshness,
often selfapproved. that grows out Of such
delicacy, (he might be so, and even be the
more admired by some for that very reason,)
he would contradict himself. and his wri-
tings would thus, in the estimation of many
lose their charm Of perfect benevolence and
sincerity. But he is so kindly, so ingenious,
so communicative, aPprehends so clearly to
whom he is talking; and what he says, let
who would say it, is so much worth hearing
and remembering, that one, favored as
was, might lay up his Discourse Of an hour
for life, and profit by it ever after.
| Ii is delightful to see this venerable man
ending his days in the very locality honor
ed as his birthplace, (he was born at Cock
ermoulh, town not far from Rydal Mount)
with the wife of his youth. They have
lived in marriage nearly half century, in
great peace and prosperity; increase of
years bringing increase Of honor, and the
sunset OF life crowning them not only with
the true glory Of this mortal state, but prom
Using to their exalted faith a never ending
duration Of that holy happiness they have
sought and found here. After a visit pro-
longed by the kind solicitation Of Mr.. and
Mrs. W., We rose to depart, but the poet OF.
fered to show us his grounds and accompa-
MED us for that purpose, Rydal Mount
and its surrounding beauties have been de-
scribed by many letter-writers Of late years,
and by all detailers OF the picturesque in
Westmoreland, so often, that nothing re-
mains to be said it. Every feature has
been celebrated in all lands by its own
muse; TO me, its greatest charm consists in
those who give to its scenery the attribute
Of life and intelligent enjoyment.
Here Wordsworth is the social centre,
surrounded by cultivated persons who know
his pre-eminent worth, and humber dwell
lers in content, to whom he is no less a
friend and benefactor. "This is a charm
ing neighborhood, said my companion to
him, as we surveyed it far and wide. ait
+ combines more advantages, is more desira-
bic to live in than any place ever was in, -
answered he. al have seen prospects, F"
looking round, ''that might as we'll adorn a
canvass; parts Of Switzerland and Of Ger
many are as grand and beautiful; but here
all nature is turned to human service and
enjoyment. Every hill is accessible: every
nook may be explored. To us, every con-
siderable object is connected with our expe-
renee, and our satisfaction. He passed
the outer gate with US, and descended the
hill towards the public road. This troubled
me; it was too kind; he would be wearied
in mounting. But his natural force is pro-
tracted through his green old age. Shaks-
peare told why, when be described a man
who subjected the animal will to the spiritual
mind, and found the last stage OF life "lros-
ty, but kindly"
The common people Of Ambleside are
very good, honest, kind, and primitive
This little town, parish properly OF Grass
mere, contains about 2000 inhabitants, but
MIR. Wordsworth says, such has long been
the distribution of property and of employ
ment about here, that the '.gaunt WOLF" or,
as the Scripture says, with great force, ''the
armed man,. poverty, has been kept off,
and the misery and vice that follow in his
train do not show their grim and forlorn Wis
ages here.
IL is quite interesting to hear the COM
mon people talk Of Wordsworth; those who
have no notions at all of his genius and his
eminence, but who perfectly understand his
goodness; that quality selEevident, which
needs neither trumpeter nor interpreter
"He is a very good kind Of a man." said
one to me. ga very fair man to deal with"
"POor gentleman, he is getting old, and
has seen great trouble; he is quite feeble
You know he lost his daughter last year;
she was fine lady; every body is sorry
for him, said another; and third told me,
when | inquired il he were at Rydal Mount,
"He is, lady, was up at the mount yester.
day working for the gardener. and had a
little talk with him" Not a poor creature
does he meet in the road, so | was told,
dor the Irish are also at Ambleside,) but he
speaks TO them. allow are We to-day?'
Thank your honor, very poorly" and then
follows the penny or the sixpence in hand.
and the "God bless YER" in profusion, till
he is out Of sight. How beautifully does
this endearing compassion and considerate-
ness pervade his poetry "of the Affections
was 10th to leave the sweet, quiet spot,
but, according to a previous arrangement,
proceeded on the 9th Of July to Keswick.
sixteen miles from Ambleside. -Erenine
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| Domestic Eceaomy.
And touching the guiding Of thy house.
let thy hospitality be moderate; and, accord.
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