The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-09-12

chords, sweet, but very sad to hear =
A painting Of his two sons, represent
Ing them in their boyhood, hung in this
room. noticed singular semi.circular pic-
ture upon a white ground work. aud upon
closer examination, discovered that il was
part Of silken fan, upon which lovely
pastoral scene had been elaborately aud skill
fully painted. Every room contained valuable
books III abundance. Several cases Of choice
volumes stood IN the side halls. The Library,
however, was in every respect what you might
fancy tho library Of a scholar and author
should be. Here were collected the mental
treasures Of all ages, and all lands. Here the
poet entertained his friends. = In the even
ing said the lady" when this room is light
ed up and Mr.. Longfellow aud his family are
gathered here, it is very pleasant place !"
And could well believe her. She saw me gaz-
ing with delighted eyes upon some dainty vases
ofexquisite Workmanship, and other ornaments
rare aud costly. g Some Of these, = said she,
" were brought from foreign countries by his
son, who has travelled great deal but the
most Of them are gifts Mr. Longfellow has
frequently received as tokens of regard, some
times from friends he has never seem"
The poets study, which opens out Of the
library, was by far the most interesting room
to me. L sat down IN his own easy chair, and
looked around upon the objects which were so
familiar to his eyes. Here, . said the lady,
he sits all day long and reads and writes |;
sometimes smokinga long Turkish pipe. -
Now, must confess that wish she had not
told me about the pipes ; even the fact Of its
being luxurious Oriental affair, fails to re-
concile me to it Tobacco is tobacco, wheth-
er It's fumes arise from stumpy clay pipe Or
the most elegant meershaum.
A very fine photograph of the poet, taken
in Paris, hung upon the wall. There is q
striking resemblance between him and ply
stefan once knew in Atlanta, Georgia. The
same expressive brow, from which is thrown
back locks of iron-gray hair deep-set, earn
est eyes and a pleasant mouth the general
expression of the countenance being medita-
tive. saw also portrait Of himself painted
by his son, who is said to be fine artist.
Az you come ont Of the study door into the
hal. you see the veritabe " Old Clock on the
Stairs ! y
Half way up the stairs 1t stands,
And points and beckons with Its hands,
And FROM its station In the Hall
That ancient tiine-piece says To ALL
Foreyer--Neyeri
Never-Forever -
A picturesque old relic it is, in its massive
oaken case, snrmounted by carved globe
listened to hear it's warning " 7ouyours--
Jamais ~ but Il was silent
The grounds around the mansion are re-
rharkable for their qu;et beauty No fossn-
tains, no statuarv. no gay parterres of flow
ers, not even rockery only hedge-rows of
lacs, fine old elm trees, and a soft green
lawn. In the rear of the house was bed Of
pansies, and another of mignonette and yer-
benas The grounds extend back some dis
tauce, il part being covered with forest trees.
carriage drive winds around it, aud HI one
of the shadest hooks was rustic Skinner
house. As walked along II broad path. shad-
ed with naples, saw many wild flowers, the
most OF them being Of the Order CaprJoii-
aceae gathered few, and added to them
some sprays of wild asparagus and some To-.
Gust leaves as a memento of my visit; and with
lingering footsteps passed out Of the open
gateway just as the setting sun sent golden
glow over the tranquil scene.
| will add brief biographical sketch Of
Mr. Longfellow, which may be Of interest to
some Of your readers /; Henry Wadsworth
Longfelow was born in Portland, Maine, in
1907 He graduated at Bowdoin College, in
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thorpe and Elk President Pierce were MEM
bers He began the study of law in his faith
er's Office but receiving the appointment of
Professor Of Modern Languages at Bowdoin.
he went to Europe and spent three years in
preparing himself for the duties Of his Office.
Lettres in Harvard University He resigned
his position at Bowdoin and went a second
time to Europe, visiting Denmark, Sweden,
and Germany, in order to become better ac-
quainted with the literature of those nations.
On his feturn he entered upon his labors at
Cambridge. After eighteen years service he
resigned his professorship, in order that he
might give his attention wholly to literary Ia
Dor.
His poems arc chiefly meditative, evincing
tender suhdued feeling, expressed in harmo-
NOUS measures, and with simple pathos
which strikes chord in every heart.
His Eyangeline contains some of the
most beautiful passages in our language. =
But 1t is by his ''Psalms Of Life" and +" Ex-
celsior," that he is best known.
In our next article we expect to give you q
description Of our visitto Mount Auburn.
(To BE coNTINUED)
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