Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-10

pays inspection. The library IS very
large, and the galleries of paintings and
statuary very interesting. Here may DO
seen STuARr's original painting OF WASH
rNaroS and MARTHA WASHINGTON, the
best, and most valuable originals in The
country. The Trustees refused a cash
offer Of one hundred thousand dollars for
them from the United States Govt sever
al years ago.
AT the summit of Beacon bill facing
the Common stands tho state house the
Capitol of Massachusetts,. On the lawn
on either side of the entrance are the
bronze statues of DAN'L WEBSTER, and
HORACE MANN. The Common with Its
AZ acres embracing the majestic elms
bordering lis walks aud walls, the Frog
Pond, the old elm, and the parade ground
Joins, with the public garden Of 20 acres
adjoining, most charming attraction OF
which Bostonians are justly proud. The
garden is perfect bower of beauty, or
namented with beautiful and choice
flowers, statutes, and statuettes in bronze
and marble, artificial lakes and rustic
bridges, walks and rambles. The people
of Boston are a proud people, and as
such excite the jealousy and envy of a
great many who enjoy constantly in pub
lie and private TO speak derisively and
slightingIy of thhm. Yet they have
much substantial reason for their pride.
They are the cordial patrons of art, and
have done more to advance the cause Of
science in this country than any other
community. Instruction and amusement
are provided for the people upon the
principle that the best is the cheapest and
most desirable.
The Academy of Music, devoted to
music and the DIANA is as elegant and
costly as any similar institution in the
country. Music Hall. used for concerts
and lectures is the largest hall in the
United States; and has contained upon
the occasion of 4th of July Grafton by
EDWARD EVERETT nearly five thousand
persons. The great organ is placed here
and is magnificent specimen of art
workmanship. 1t was built in Europe
at cost of over fifty thousand dollars.
The Colosseum in which was holden the
great peace jubilee, is still in being, upon
st. James Park, and remains open for
the inspection of all who desire to visit
it. Bat it is only temporary structure
of wood, and after few monster charity
concerts by various religious denomina
tons have taken place it is to be taken
down.
The suburbs of Boston are very beau
tiful, and tho drives in all directions very
pleasant. The city of Roxbury and
town of Dorchester have lately become a
part of Boston by annexation. Cam
bridge and Charlestown are contemplat
ing similar action.
The grounds and buildings belonging
to Harvard University, Mt. Auburn Gem
etey, and the old elm under which
General WASHINGTON first took COM
mand Of the colonial army, are the prin-
cipal object of interest for strangers in
Cambridge, and Forest Hills Cemetery
in West Roxbury.
Boston as q residence is unpleasant to
many on account of the piercing daily
east wind that so constantly prevails. Its
commercial prosperity seems as great as
ever, real estate is active and high. retail
trade seems vigorous, the streets are
crowded constantly, with pedestrians and
vehicles Of all kinds and descriptions. and
with population which is now said to be
two hundred and thirty five thousand it
is marching on prosperously in all partic
ulars. Next week / will give you an ac-
count Of the Methodist Camp meeting at
Martha's Vineyard, a New England
"clam bake" and the fashionable water
ing places, hereabouts.
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