American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-06-17

to earth. The dead inhabit it. But their
spirits are not in these graves. They live
in eternity. That changeless state Of ex.
istence. which lies but step beyond the
ground on which now stand. Many Of
these bodies rest in hope of blissfuliim-
mortality; but others may have no such
h0pe.'
For some distance afsOfspsssing through
the entrance. ther, are no erections, but
detached groves, and lateral drives upon
beautiful level ground, The part devot-
ed TO interment, is uddula,ing and well a>
dapted for this purpose. The costliest and
finest monument Of this cemetery is that
belonging to Mr. Hoffner. This is locat-
ell on an elevated ground, the descending
side Of which contains a vault excavated
from the stone. Over this is Gothic
shrine, in which is the statute of woman
scattering flowers, all Of the purest marble.
The statute was executed by Fantoc, and
was brought from Florence; it is the most
perfect and exquisite workmanship. The
shrine is high and also well executed. At
the basis is an open book of marble on
which is inscribed the record Of the dead.
The expenses Of this erection, is said to
have been very great.
Another conspicuous monument is that
Of Mr.. Baum; which is OF Massachusetts,
granite. The monument OF d. B Lswler
is remarkable fer being massive block OF
grey marble. surmounted By sphinx in
dark Egyptian marble. 1t is copied from
the Egyptian style. This Pagan appear
ance in a Christian land is not in good
taste, hut betrays an aspiration for notice
for a fellowship with superstition. The
statue of beast with human head over
ones dust, isindeed revolving TO all eleva'
ed ideas of time orl eternity. Another
monume mt in not less reprehensibe taste,
is that of celebrated wine maker Of this
vicinity. A figure which is said to be q
copy Of the man, stands on large pedes
tai, about which is a sculptured vine with
grIpes, pitcher. &c. Did this person
worship Bacchus?
Jacob Strader's vaalt is gothic chape'
Of red sandstone, containing &c catacombs
and is 25 feet by %, in dimensions. Thi:
tomb is said to be the cosliest in the coun
tTy. 1t is so arranged thai the interior ii
visible from the exterior.
, The Nrff monument is a sarcophagus o
: Italian marble, from design of the toni
of Scipio.
3 Our attention was directed TO an enclos
a ure with monuments. where, we were tolC
the childess widow spends most Of he
A time in favorable weather, being kind o
feminine copy of Old Mortality. But will
all her pains. ii must be said OF fer dead
''For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn,
I Or busy housewife ply her evening care;
No children run to lisp their sre's return,
e Or climb hisknees the envied kiss to share"
In another lot is small monument Q
: white marble, with asculptured rose hush
o from which bud is detached with an ar
r row. A costly monument is erected to tn
memory Of Mrs. Frances Wright Darius
:. m ont, Of whom it has been written that sh
e was celebrated for her splendid talents a
d writer, and for dsnterested efforts
d improve the lot Of the poor and humble o
= earth, all of which failed, not being base
j upon Christianity
The family ground of Gen. Cary is
n good tase. Besides the large central NOR
/. ument. is a tiny one which is an exac
k copy OF large erection. ever the grave
O his infant child. bearing simply the il
a scriplicn Of olive Near this, is littl
i, lamb Of the purest Imported marble, owe
o another of his deceased children.
d M,ny ether monuments are well worth
n of noti;e; for this burial place contains
d great amount of decorative art in variet
rt of styles.
ia One feature was new; It has no labelle
IS paths or avenues. The landscape gardel
h er OF Spring Grove, also recommends
h his report, that there be no inclosure
n fences or shrubs. We think this idea ol
1t iectionable, for the absence Of an inclo
10 ure gives the appearance that the lot is il
d complete and free to ercroachment.
is Spring Grove Cemetery is indeed
,t place OF extraordinary beauty, and we
8. worthy the attention Of every stranger wi
D. visits this section Of the country.
9 We learn that Professor Wood, auth
of Woods Botany, is soon TO bring out
le new, enlarged and greatly improved ed
Of ton Of this work, which will doubtle
Iv prove indispensable for the use ofall st
ID dents in botany. Having devoted muc
IN time and research to this interesting branC
us of knowledge, he is wall adapted to pr
q pare such text book.
ne The Bay State may well be proud Of h
Ne magazine, the Atlantic Monthly. whiC
n. now in popularity, takes precedence of
We others. It's quite the fashion among Il
Mt literati Of Cincinnati and vicinity.
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