Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-26
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neither large, venerable in appearance, nor stri
king in its architecture. When visited il the
Carpenters and decorators were ut work, fitting
itup for fair. II contains few portraits Of
revolutionary men. two or three busts and a
very large and fine painting, representing the
scene in the Senate when Daniel Webster made
his great speech in reply TO Col Hayne of S.
Carolina. The prominent figure is Of course.
that of the orator. II is ife-size and said to be
among the most accurate hkenesses OF Mr.
Webster ever taken. The expression of the
countenance, stern with deep thought aud fer
vid with emotion. is inconoevably fine. The
figure Of Mr. Calhoun, too, who occupies the
Presidents seat, as he leans forward. with
that eager and passionate expression he wore
when he was deeply interested, is admirable
The other characters are the members OF the
Senate who were present at the time, and
so far as have any knowledge Of them they
seem faithfully represented. have seen this
painting severely criticised, but doubt whelh
err American genius has yet achieved greater
triumph on canvass.
Near Faneul Hall, is iriangularly shaped
building, of two stories and many peaked roof,
inscribed 1850. II remains as originally con-
structed, and, though it has borne the storms of
nearly Two centuries, the lmbcrs are firm and
the ancient edifce promises to oui live some
generations of those who walk in lis shadow
In the same neighborhood, is the Old S,ule
House built in the year 1870, and still in
fine state of preservation. Both these build
ings are marked with the rude trncings of the
revolution. The old Bratile street church
holds in its wall a cannon ball. aao memeno
of that time. A house on Milk street bears
the inscription on lis front, "The Birth place
of Franklin" and another in Corn Court is
pointed out as The residence of John Hancock
1t is also said TO have been occupied by Louis
Philippe as a school house, when be was a
wanderer in this country ! could mention
many others. but these will suffice to show how
much Of historic and classic interest attaches TO
localities in Boston To a great degree. this
is attributable 10 tie good taste and proper
feelings that have preserved them from decay
and oblivion. Who does not regret that our
own State is so wanting In the same spirit ?
What memorials have To mark memorable
events in our early history or even the spots
where our great forelaihers lie The grave
of Patrick Henry, the very faher oflhe Amer.
lean Revolution, is distinguished by nothing
but simple flint stone, Without So much rs
his name upon it.
A chief object Of interest with all strangers
visiting Boston is the Bunker Hill monument.
So celebrated is this ork. from the event il
fror L. l., Il
illustrated Its commencement and It's Compile
ton, that an over estimate is generally formed
Of It's magnitude and effect and consequently
some sensation OF disappointment is felt on be-
holding it. This feeling may in part result
from the lowness of its base for the removed
Bunker Hill is no hill at all--al least 10 one
accustomed to the comfortable eminences about
Lynchburg. The monument is plain four
sided column. very gradually lessened in di
ameter as 1t rises from the ground. and crown
ed with fiat cone. It's built of heavy blocks
Of granite, and is assembled by winding stair
way, of stone, running up on the inside. The
ascent is very fatiguing and gives 4 juster idea
OF the height than may be obtained from a
glance of the eye. The view from the top.
through openings looking out to the four points
of the compass, is very fine. The ihtee-hillod
city of Boston, with its splendid edifces. and
winding streets,--the barbor with its forest of
masts-the beautiful villages which surround
and touch the city, with the magnificent villas
of itch and retired merchants in the distance,
the railroads radiating in all directions, toge,h.
err make up view the most imposing and
agreeable. But it may be Had with less
labor and equal satisfaction from The top of,he
State House. which crowns the highest point
of land about the city. only those who covet
the reputation of such an ascent are apt to
climb the monument.
One of the most attractive and delightful
places about Boston is Mount Auburn
the city of the Dead II is reacbnd nv n drive