Litchfield enquirer., 1867-04-04

hoHsI Il1e-glvlng waters to the sea,
 And ruined shrines and columns mark his grave. And though no mothers or fond sisters tears |, Will consecrate his lonely resting g-place,
 Yet guardian angels keep it from all harm.
 And Ill that solemn day of last account
 Ills soul will rise as joyous and as free
 From It's far distant rock-hewn sepulchre
 As from green and fower-clad grassy mound, In the dear bosom of his native land.
 Sharon, March 2oth, 1867.
 CANOVA AND MADAME RECAMIER.
 One of Madame Recamier's first visits in Rome was to the studio of Canova. She had no special introduction to him; but all strangers were admitted to the atelier of the illustrious sculptor. After going through all the rooms where the artists works, fin ished or unfinished, were to be seen, and admiring them at her leisure. she came at last to Canova's private melier. Being anx- ious to express to him her sincere admira- tion, she sent in her name. Canova i'm mediately came out in his working dress, with his paper cap in his hand, and invi- ted her into his mysterious little retreat with simplicity and politeness that, uni ted to the deicacy of his Venetian accent, were very attractive.
 Sympathy was soon established between the eminent artist, who was passionate almirer of beauty, and Mime. Recamier, 6 lover of art and worshipper of genius. Ca- nova, iii company with his brother, return ed her visit that same evening, and from that time never failed to pass a part of ev- cry evening with her. He came early and went away little before ten o'clock Mme Recamier frequently went to his otelier to see him work. He liked to talk of his art and the compositions he contemplated Every day he sent her a note for 6 good morning, written in that characteristic of the Italian tongue.
 The care that Canova took of his health was constant and minute. His day was regulated as 1nethodically as that of 6 monk He went every day to hear his brother, the abhe, say mass. This brother was his shadow. Nothing could be more touching than the relations between them. The ab- be was much younger than Canova, and his only half brother on his mothers side. He was of timid character, subtitle and slow in intellect, and like all Italians, mistrustful Having had good education, he was sec retary and reader to his elder brother. Dur ing the whole of Mme Recamier's stay in Rome, he composed sonnet daily, which he dedicated to Ia beHisin,a Zuleita
 In his style of living Canova was simple and liberal. He lived on & second floor at Corso, in large rooms, comfortably furnish ed, and embellished with fine engravings, His servants wore no livery; his carriage was plain; his table abundant and well served, and he took pleasure in dispensing 2 large hospitality. To artists and men of letters he was ever ready to lend 6 helping hand. and he paid his workmen magnif- gently. Canova was very handsome, and of noble and dignifed figure. His man. ners were ahectionate and simple. He was not only good, but good-natured and live ly-qualities that did not exclude finesse or the practice of an innocent deception. He did not speak French easily, and preferred to converse in his own language. His i frien ndship for Madame Racamier was ten der and sincere. His nature had need of affection; he liked quiet and regularity; and warmly appreciated the charm of associa- ton with bright intelligent woman, who was always sweet-tempered, and who knew how to admire and praise with enthusiasm.
 When the season advanced, and Rome was becoming deserted on account of the heat and malaria, Canova invited Madame Racamler to share his rooms at Albano, at the hotel Elniliano. This urgent and cor dial invitation was accepted, and Madame Racamier became for two months the guest of Canova, on the condition, that when he and his brother came out there, they were to share his table. Canova never abandon ed his work or his studio for any length of time. When the heat was excessive, he would go out into the country for refresh ment for a few days, but never made a pro- longed stay; and he had chosen Albano as the healthiest spot for residence.
 His establishment there WAS of the most modest character. The Hotel Emiiano was on the market place, facing quite steep street that led up to the church. The suite was on the second floor. Canoya reserved for himself the rooms facing the square, and gave to Mme Recamier those com manding view of the Campagna, On the left WAS Pompey's villa, surrounded by magnificent trees. In the distance was the sea, and below the balcony of Mme. Reca- mier's room stretched vast plain, afford ing one of the most beautiful prospects. This apartment was used as a drawing room, had white cotton curtains and it's walls were adorned with colored en ngrayings of Herculaneum, by Roman artist. J. B. Bassi painted picture of this resi- dence. Mime. Recamier is represented sitting near the window reading. The mag nifcent view and simplicity of the fucni- ture are very naturally rendered Canova Sent tnlS picture to Nume. Recamler IT 1916.
 Early every morning, Nine Recamie1 and her little companion took walk through the beautiful paths that border the lake of Albano, and are called galle. ries. The marvellous foliage, the aspect oi the lake and its shores sparkling in the morning light, were incomparably beauti- : full. Canova and the abbe came out from time to time, and stayed three or four days to breathe the salubrious air and the per. fume of the woods.
 The ceremonies of Holy Week recalled ) travellers to Rome, and Nine Recamiel joyfully returned to her friends, the Cano. vas. Their reception of her, though cor dial and affectionate, was slightly tinged with an air of mystery; and, few days af terward, they made her promise to come tc the studio to see the works executed dur ing her absence. After taking her through all the rooms, where there was little or noth ing to be seen, they finally brought her in. to the private oaelaer; and when they were seated, Canova, who all along had scarcely been able to contain himself, drew a cur tain and displayed two busts of Mime. Re camier, one with no ornament but the hair the other with the addition of a vail
 "Mira, SC ho pessato lei," said Canova with all the warmth of friendship. and th. satisfaction of an artist who believes in hi