Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-01-01

ofseavens air 1t is quite remarkable to as who's
countryme appear to have national anpathy wood
and rural sights and sounds, to how universally tb
days freedom is enjoyed in the country. The majestic
park of Windsor the exquisite gades of Richmond thu
turf and gardens of Kew, with many other breathing
places this human maelstrom, bright and living
with every age and condition of life, from the wealthy
citizen who with his family drives out merely to be rid
while of London smoke the thousands who labor Will
severest toll for six days and nights and on the seventh
rush forth to gather renewed physical strength and
hope In social in observing beautiful kind Nature
and drinking in her healthy Influences they prepare with
gaddened and resolute hearts for the returning
strife of fe Let moraiss decide upon the relative ad
vantages of the American and English way of passing the
day of rest. Speaking of bands, was at charming
few mornings SINCE the fancy bazaar at Chelsea
paronised by many distinguished ladies' for the benefit
Of the old pensioners In my ignorance of the mode Of
conducting such things here ancied that we should be
able to see well present pretty toilette the sun
being very bright for the first time dressed my feet
arAmtcane that is to say, not in two inch soes but
aas at the hour appointed it raned fast my escort APP
peared glanced at my costume and pretty bronze slippers
and recommended gaoshes and preparations for mud In
few minutes on board of the ugly, uncom-
Portable little beetles flying the Thames and Gu
rous contrast they are to our fine feyboats awning
no protection of any sort the crowded deck with
only standing yet they not unpicurcsqpe in
the and swfness with which they run up and down
the river winding through the bewilderinG Has
Of boats and shipping never turAing merely dartin t
the different stairs, and. without being fssSned in amy
way, before you speak they have caught uhfy pas
sengers On approaching the bridges which arr low
to allow the chimneys to pass beneath, the smoAeppe
bends slowly if in not ungracefu saluation to such
beautiful specimens of architecture believe it was
Canova who said that to Waterloo bridge worth
journey England. The houses of Parliament rise
with Venetian look from the river which layes one
facade and if only built of clearer stone rather under
violet sky would in its unbroken length Of
towers carvings, and statues, be gorgeous We passed
the gate of the Duke of Buckingham, the last
remnant of the princey mansion Of the superb Vers
Although the rain spun mist about me- the transit
very novel and enjoyable but when reached the
trance of the Hospital and saw the of mud to be
traversed carriages being prohibited thanked the pru
dence companion which had vetoed the paper soes
and gathering up my skirts and advancing in English
woman fashion, Ientered the immense tent which filled
with fashonabes and decorated with appropriate dape-
ries In the large court without arranged the six
bands of the household troops which opened together in
one tremendous, tympanum- breaking overture; but
the rain continued pour down their unprotected stand
they relieved each other alternately within the tent the
Codsream being perhaps the best The stalls filled
with pretty things but by far the most attractive rifes
dispensed evidently the smiles Of the Duchess and
Countess vendors Over each stall the of the
fair owner, that strangers could judge whether the
Duchess Sutherland and her daughters entitled
the distinction of being among the beautiful women
in England One Of them is certainly pretty, exceedingly
pretty but not beautiful my American eye One figure
bstruck me with such amazement, as to costume and
ensemble, that fairly stopped and gazed full at her
1t the Countess of Ailesbury, Who may be hafd
some but defy any to identify ler enyeloped in
mans Nankin SACK dowdy gown and most extraordinary
of bonnets perched her head with the pirtae beauty
whose portrait you have Prince Albert ex
pected which accounted for the rush. but it raned
perseveringly for London, that did
appear Fortunately the women do not mind such TRIES
and it amused infinitely watch their strides through
the pelting showers with gowns drenched and held up
| their knees.
Among other curosites, have seen Nine vesris, tina
lively piece Of verd antique and more lovely crea
ture has not met my eyes since leaving America To b
sure it was in her dark little theatre the Lyceum ha,
glass; and far from the stage but though il MAJ
have prevented my seeing how cunnngly the red ant
white laid could not have given her such grace
of manner beautiful eyes, and perfectly youthful voice
She excels all living artists in making ups" and repor
says that she goes month to Paris to have face
arms, and neck endmed Be that it may she is still
attractive woman and when listening to her sngin
scarcely believe her be more than sweet sir
teen instead Of the actress who forty years ago set Lon
don in fame. Her husband, Charles Mathews is Quit
charming his easy quiet acting and humor being NOR
truly artistic than any thing know in that line excep
Placide.
How many heroines came to my remembrance at vaux
hall The temples and grottoes, the colored lamps AM
paseboard mountains remain the same as in the days
"Eyelinas' perplexites. l went there one morning &
see flower show and wished for some one more CONVEX
SAINT than myself with the Of the exquisite plant
whose hue and fragrance were somewhat lost upon me
my attention being absorbed by excellent band, play
ing apparently for my especial delectaton These exhi
billions, which frequent, manifest the universal Low
OF hoWers among the English, being always crowded will
the wealthy as well as the poorer class.
We took advantage Of fine day lately to visit syor
House, one Of the palaces Of the Duke Of Norhumber
land which his kindness opens this season to strangers
Our transit per omnibus amusing and pleasant pass
ing Holland House. through Kensngton and old crooked
crowded streets into the suburbs Do not let Washing
ton furnish your idea Of Londons entrances no
regiment Of struggling cottages, but mile upon mile
sod orck aud mortar and only by change Of horses Of
ale-house sign do you know that the name OF London Il
LEFT behind though still encrcled in the giant fold Of tn,
leviathan felt much inclined for a run over Hounslov
Heath which looked too bright with its sunny turf T.
suggest black masks "stand and deliver At the ON
nibus terminus We were told that Syon was only b
Of walk over the eld which meant in English tire,
miles, and In American We said impossibe 80, after