Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-11-17

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EXCURsION FROM Washington.


Of horse railroads, is fast becoming a part Of
the city itself. We avsiled ourselves Of the
advantages of these facilities for visiting its
enEirons. A few miles west of the city
MOUNT AUBURN
Is situated. A pleasant ride of few minutes
found Us at the gate Of the cemetery. This is
one of the Oldest cemeteries in the United
States; and although many have been laid out
in the vicinity OF our large cities since this
none are more varied in landscape or pic
turesque in scenery. . =
1t is in q very quiet place, near the banks Of
Charles River. The ground is well wesAs3y
ard contains several smsll lakes. On the high
est hill is granite tower, which oyerlooks the
place, and from which an extensive view Of
the country with its cities, may be had. The
chapel Of granite, occupies fine position near
the central part Of the cemetery. Within are
the statues of Gov. Winthrop, John Adams
Joseph Story, and James Otis, beautiful works
Of art. These statues will of themselves well
repay for the time spent in a visit to this
place. Here lie entombed many men noted
in the scientific and political, as well as in the
esthetic and religious world. Bowditch, Otis,
SpurZheim, Lawrence, and others, have beau
tiful monuments. Ii contains about 100 acres,
and is enclosed with an iron fence, having a
granite gateway Of almost gigantic dimensions,
of the Egyptian style of architecture, en-
blemstic of eternity. Judge Story delivered
the address at the conservation Of this spot as
burial place, in September 1881. A day is
not sufficient time to visit this consecr rated
ground.
RESIDENCE OF LoNGFBLLow.
On our return, not far from the cemetery,
on the north side Of the road, we saw the resi-
dence of the poet Longfellow.' The house is
the one occupied by Gen. Washington while
In command Of the American forces at this
place. 1t is some distance from the street,
and is surrounded by spacious grounds, beau
tifully adorned with trees, shrubs, flowers,
and gravel walks, and is a it dwelling place
for poet.
A shOr. distance from this is the great Wash
ington Elm, on the west side of Cambridge
Common. Ii was under this tree that Wash
ington stood while his commission was first
read to the Continental Army of twenty thou
sand men, drawn up on the Common Here
he drew the sword which was not sheathed till
his enemies acknowledged his native land free
and independent, and allowed ais fellow-coun.
rymen place among the nations of the world.
Near this elm, in pleasant part of Cam.
bridge, stands the renowned
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY,
The principal object Of attraction in this CITY,
The college grounds cover about Ii acres taste
fully laid out, and containing some beautiful
lawns. There are fifteen University buildings,
of which fourteen are in Cambridge. and one,
the Medical Department, in Boston. The old
Institution, built Of brick, and looking some
what antquated, occupies place nearly in
the centre of the grounds while beside and
around 1t are the more stately edifces which
have since been erected. Gore Hall, contain
ing the library, is Of granite, and presents a
fine appearance. 1t was closed at the time of
our visit, 80 we did not have the pleasure of
entering 1t. At the terminus of the grounds
are many OF the Professors dwellings neat
little cottages, well and handsomely built.
Just across the street is Prof. Agassil's cab
ina uwhs hsah h. fA -. II
ably with any in the world.
Cambridge contains about 20 900 inhabitants,
and is separated from Boston by Charles River.
1t was settled in 1881, under the name of New
town, but was changed to Cambridge in remem-
brance Of that University in England The city
Is situated on low plain, and has no natural
ly romantic scenery. Entirely different in
this respect is the billy, almost rnountainous
city Of
1t lies on the southwest side of Boston and
Is connected with it by several horse railroads.
nisa very rocky place, and received the name
OF "ROcksbury'' from that fact 1t is a CITY of
considerable business, but is noted more espe-
eislly for its splendid residences. The south
ern and western parts Of the town are COM
pietely occupied with the residences of gentle
men, who do business in Boston There are
from h7e to one hundred acres attached to
eachresidence, which, as we'll as the roads, is
Is
beauty OF scenery and arrangement of fruit.
flower, and kitchen gardens, that will COM
pare with this and q few other suburban towns
In reality this is an integral part of Boston. and
the principal men Of that city reside in these
towns. Boston must be regarded as simply a
business plsce-for vide and beautiful streets,
nne residences, and healthful air, We must 70
to these environs.
The city of Boston ought to be extended, 10
take in these places-then we might speak of
its beauty. The time will soon come when the
first class hotels of that city will be in the sur
rounding towns Roxbury already has a fine
one, then orfolk House" it stands on high
ground, and commands one Of the finest views
In that vicinity. Brighton, Cambridge, Water
town, Charlestown, Boston, Chelsea, and the
Haroor, with all its islands, forts lighthouses.
and IN the distance the blue waters Of the AT.
Iantlc, al make a scene not to be found in
every place. Ii is view that will amply
repay VISIT Here are also some modern
cnnrehes-one in particular, the Baptist is
built OF brick to the very top of the slender
sPire, nearly 2O0 feet high. When building,
the workmen refused to 20 on with the work
and the architect had to take the trovel him
self. II was completed as he intended, and is
EoT beautiful structure
On our return we visited the sold burying-
ground, TO see the tomb Of Elliot, the 6rst
great Indian missionary. His remains lie In
grave with very simple monument The
ground around gave evidence of the great
number of visitors to this apostles tomb. The
grave OF the parents Of Gen. Warren vas near
BY. Their remains are soon, however. te be
removed to Forest Hills Cemetery, q new ward
located in the southern part Of this town.
CHARLEsrowN AND BUNKER HUI "A
This city lies north Of Boston, and is sepa-
rated from it by the Charles River. It occu.
pies peninsula between the Charles and Mys-
tic rivers, and projects towards the southeast
It's perhaps half mile wide and one mile In
iengthsconnectsd to the main land bya mar
row neck. Near its extremity is the hill 20
celebrated fer the commencement of the Rev
olaticn by the battle Of the 17th of June, ITS
Ihe hight Is now crowned with plain gran
he shaft, square, 220 feet high. This fs as
cended oy winding steps, and at the entrance
IA Singular Masonic monument in honor of
Gen warren, the Masons stipulating in the
sale OF the land to the Monument A Association
that this Masonie emblem should be preserved
within any monument that might be erected .
Ihe CONVERSIONS Of the Monument was laid in
1925, By Gen. Lafayette, on which ocession
Daniel Webster delivered an oration to : verv
1sfss audience, among whom the Preside ent Of
~fde tnited States and bis H.hs--.