Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1852-06-09

VISIT TO Col. WHEELER. AS mentioned last
week arrived at Col. Wheeler's late il the even
ing, and received from him cordial welcome. His
residence is of the most beautiful we have ever
seen, and the lawn in front of it is almost enchanting
Standing hi hill, in sight of the Catawba and
within hearing OF the murmur of its waters, shaded
by noble trees and adorned with and skill, it
seemed to US almost fairy spot; and we mentally
concluded that the who could be happy there,
| need not seek happiness on earth.
Col. Wheeler has quite extensive library, among
which are many rare and valuable works. His
Sketches of North Carolina, recently published and
already widely known, present of the forc-
Bile examples of his industry and unwearyng research.
Of this work do not design speaking at present.
1t is already scattered broadcast the State, and
Notwithstanding the i'll natured snarls of some would
be critics, its worth is universally acknowledged.
The volumes which he has pored in order to
gather the information contained in his book, would
have deferred a man of ordinary energy from ever
| undertaking the task.
The Colonel is of those fortunate men whose
good luck it has been to obtain wife worthy of the
most exalted position and who does the honors Of
the house with graceful that makes stranger
feel that he is at home. Kind and afable none will
know her but to respect her and the deep charm of
intelligence adds still deeper respect for her. She
daughter of the celebrated artist, Suly of Phila-
delphia, and possesses small portion of fathers
talent. Among large collection of paintings which
adorn the ColonePs parors, several by his wife.
One of these is picture of Mary and Joseph and the
infant Jesus, executed with skill that would not
diminish the fame of her father. There is, also a
large painting, by Sully, of Mrs. Wheeler and her
two little boys. One of Lieut.. Col. Tarleton, by
Sir Joshua Reynolds; and one of Sir Walter Raleigh
parting with his wife in the Tower, Immediately be-
fore his execution, besides many others forming,
altogether, very fine collection. There are also
several buss, of Gen. Jackson, large as life
one of Calhoun, and of Gen. Taylor, and small
marble bust of Hon. Levi Woodbury., executed by
Powers, and presented by Mr. Woodbury. to little
son of Col. Wheeer's, who is his nameksake. Hav-
ing so short time to stay, We could not examine
anything scarcely, so many attractions presenting
themselves at once that did not know where to
begin; and we fully that we have done
nothing like justice in this bret SKETCH written in
moment stolen from multitude of other pressing en-
gagements. We hope at some future day to enjoy
the hospitality of Col. W., at time when we shall
have leisure to reye in the rich repast afforded
by his library.
The next morning the Colonel aroused US at an
early hour, and we went with him to his fish traps
on the river; where we caught fine parcel of fish.
He informed US that on the morning before he caught
sixty pounds of fishes, many of them very fine ones
to which fact we testify, for portion of them
were served at supper and breakfast; which, with
luscious strawberries and cream, and other viands,
made feast for the body scarcely excelled by the one
for the mind in the parlors.
Mountain Banner.