Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-03-25
THE DISCOVERIES AT NINEvEH.

For the communication of the letter from Mr..
LAYARD Zone of the bringers o-light Of the late sig
nal discoveries among the ruins of perhaps the
eldest of cites) out Of which we take the subjoin-
ed extracts, we are indebted to friend of the very
deserving artist MINER KELLoGG) TO whom the
letter is addressed Mr.. Layard writes it will be
perceived, merely for the eye of friend on occa-
sion of enclosing his acknowledgements for an honor
conveyed to him by one of our learned societies,
through that friend. His letter, however, gives in
teresng particulars in regard to the reception which
his novel researches have met in England, the ex-
tent of his forthcoming publication Of them, and,
incidentally, some little intelligence of the sculptor
towards whom our public attention is, in this
try so much directed. 1t should be recollected that
Mr.. Kellogg has himself visited the countries Of the
East artist, bringing home portfolio rich with
Eastern manners and scenes, sketched on the spot.
We take it for granted that twas in the course Of
this voyage of study that he became intimate with
Mr.. Layard, who was at that time an attache of
the British Embassy under Sir Stratford Canning
to Consanhnople, and is, we believe, still connect
ed with it. Mr.. l.. writes as follows:
CHELrESHAM, JANUARY l6, ls4s
81 quite delighted your handwriting again. when
few days ago received your letter Of the 18th November,
with the diploma of the New York chronological reached
home for Christmas day. after having been detained three
my return have not had moment to myself for what with
domestic reocngs and general honors have been in
continual movement and excitement. gat6ed to find
that the results Of labor had created much ntees, in
England hanI could possibly have expected and that those
connected with art and interested in early history really
enthusiastic the subject much indeed that the rus
of the British Museum DESTROYS of doing every thing
that think right and it is probable that long very fine
work will be published at the public expense, containing all
the drawings (about 230) and Inscriptions am to write and
publish small descriptive aud popular work, for my own ad
vantage, just sufficient 10 satisfy the public curiosity about
Nneveh and the excavations 1t will contain account Of
the works carried on slight sketch of the history of Nneveh
short inquiry into the manners customs and religion Of the
Assyrans, my adventures in Assya, and little inlor-
nation the language and character with account OF
the progress made in decpherng There will be volumes
presume, and have already advantageous offers from pub
lishers"
81 took Florence my way expressly your POWER.
Although disappointed (and very greatly too) in the
first was greatly gatfed in seeing Power and
you left Florence with high admiration for his genius
and character you have although unfortunately was
only able pass hour two with him, my stay being
short showed him all my drawings, and, you may sup
pose passed very pleasant morning with him. old kirkup
and Mgliarn all enthusiastic in seeing my drawings, and
this way go far towards ecompensng for any labor and
sacrifice"
He then goes on TO mention the pleasure with
which he has heard, on his return home of the
rising reputation and prosperity Of his two Ameri-
friends: says he trusts that his drawings will
more than equal those of the French expedition,
white they will cost little more than tenth of their
prices his, that is 10 say, about gl0, mot shilling
piece,) while the French come TO nearly 9l00.
He then adds:
81 am ordered out in May, and named commissioner
for the settlement Of the boundaries between Turkey and
Persia. wish had you with during my commission,
for shall visit most interesting country, totally unknown
and with magnificent subjects for such pencil yours
The country here alluded to is probably the in
terror and eastern parts of Asia Minor, yet almost
untouched by antiquarian explorers and offering,
beyond doubt, rich field of the most interesting
classic remains.
The Migliarini mentioned by Mr.. L. is, no doubt,
the Professor of Archaeology attached TO the Grand
Ducal Gallery Of Florence.