The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-12-16
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A Correspondent OF the Courier # En-
quiTer, in a travelling letter. gives the follow
ing feeling memorial of the poet Words
worth at his home Of Rydal Mount. 1t is
the old age frosty but kindly, of man who
early lent out his heart to nature and hu-
mainly, and who now receives his return
with usury. How fine an illustration is this
touching narrative of his writings!-Li.
Wo, Id.
4 had proceeded but few steps towards
the house. when perceived in the little
yard before it, hale, stoutly built old gen.
tleman in cloth cap, plain black suit. and
thick shoes, drawing an aged lady in large
hand-wagon; and the sounds | had heard
were her childlike EXPLANATIONS of delight
| involuntarily removed my hat and apollo
gised for my intrusion. But not word Of
that sort would either Of them listen to-
The old lady seized my hand, and broke
out into rhapsody about that dear good
man. Mr.. Coleridge.' Upon my dropping
word of sympathy for her helpless state,
she began to repeat. in the most feeling
voice, hymn Of several stanzas, expressive
of her resignation TO her Heavenly Fathers
will, and OF her Joy in view Of the glories
of brighter world. The poet, evidently
touched, stood silent, and as for myself, it
required stouter heart than mine to be un-
moved by the scene. At length, the old
lady let go my hand, and the poet intrust
ing her to the care Of her nurse, led the
way into the house. We were soon seated
in comfortable little room, which appear
ed to be half parlor and half library, be-
fore blazing coal fire.
Il inquired respecting the health of the
sister we had Just left: Poor thingr says
he, she was most dangerously i'll twelve
years ago, and has never recovered from the
effects oil it. She requires the most con-
slant care; but she is great blessing to us
all. We all take the greatest interest in
her, and feel that she is the means TO us OF
invaluable moral and spiritual good. If i.
were not for the sick, and the old, and the
little children, who are constantly appeal
ing TO the better feelings of our nature, men
would soon become monsters inquired
respecting his own health. 1T is as good,
he replied, for aught know, as it ever was.
1t would be folly to account old age youth,
and there may be some malady secretly al
work in my system that know nothing Of.
But believe have seen many young men
not twenty-five. who were actually older
than | am now
The conversation soon turned upon more
general topics. He spoke of Colerdge-
OF Southey--of Schlegel, whom he knew
intimately in France-of the distinctive
characteristics Of English. Swiss, and Ital.
ian scenery, expressing by the way his con.
victlon that the English lake district present
ed more attractions for residence than any
other part OF the world,-of the grandeur
and beauty Of some Of the old cathedrals Oh
England-of the tendency Of railroads 10
produce general neglect of the natural
beauties OF the country-of the levity and
hckleness of Frenchmen, and their incapa.
bIllty to govern themselvss.-of the proba.
blllty, nay the certainty, as he would have
It, that the English would soon supersede
the French as the court language of Eu-
roPe-and, in short, talked most freely and
delightfully."- on every subject that presented
itself. To be alone for one good hour. as
was, felt richly repaid me, if nothing
else could, Tor venturlng over the trackless
deep. Before | took my leave, Mrs.
Wordsworth, matronly benevolent.look
ing old lady. and the poets daughter, took
seats with US, and was soon made to feel
that was indeed in one Of the happiest
homes Of England.
"W ordsworth's personal appearance is
very similar to the likenesses YOU see of
him Prehxed to his works. There is a
blending Of thoughtlulness and benignity
IN his countenance that cxcites love and adj.
mutation at the very first glance. The I'D.
per part OF his head is entirely bald, but
long silvery locks fall upon his neck be.
hind. His features are strongly marked
yet are contemplative rather than energetic
in their expression. His brow is of extra.
ordinary amplitude, and though of sculpture
like smoothness, it has much of that worn
severe cast, too common to men habituated
to deep reflection; his large greyish eyes.
kindly and yet pensive, have calm. earn.
est in-seeing look, such look as belongs
to eyes that can find in flowers, thoughts
too deep for tears and about his month
there is bland and almost playful expires.
SION that denotes a spirit glowing with all
the sweetest affections and gentlest charities
OF life. His voice is most melodious and
his language Of the most charming simpl-
city. He is now in his 10Th year. vet his
countenance is unwrinkled, and his frame
scarcely bent. He takes much exercise
and great care to preserve his health. and
daily may be seen walking along the roads
or over the hills with all the vigor of man
yet in his prime"
WashinEson AIlsseu
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