National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-02-12

is Posrinoi, the old Patol Of Scripture, where St.
Paul landed on his way to Rome after the ship
wreck, where may also be seen wonderful ruins of
splendid temple And this sheet of water is the
beautiful bay of Baia around which cluster such
wealth of neurological and historical associa-
TONS Here lies the lake Avernus, the river Styx,
the Elysan Fields and the field of death so graph
ically described by Virgil and here is the scene of
portions of Homer's Odyssey. 1t was here that
Ulysses entered the internal regions to learn his
fate from the prophet Teresias. Baie is from the
Hebrew Bo-ah-seat of Deity. The ancients sup
posed it to be the entrance to the internal regions
IN THE DAYS OF TARoUM
it was little frequented save by the credulous to
consult the mysterious sibyl hidden in some sub
terranean temple where she delivered the oracleS
of the gods. Julius Caesar had splendid villa ON
this bay, and for two centuries this vicinity was
the summer residence of the emperors and pa
tricians of ancient Rome. YOnder is the castle of
Bai9, formerly the palace of Nero, where he held
high bacchanals. The painting is for ex-senator
Dorsey. Mrs. Garfield also takes deep interest in
this subject, and may some day have picture oft
made for her. on account ofits wealth of illustra-
ton of ancient mythology, history, and poeSy."
Has she classical education"
ayes; she is a graduate of Hiram College, and
think taught Latin there after her graduation.
She instructed her boys in Latin until they went
away to school. She has fine literary tastes as well
as artistic She loves truth and simplicity, and is
therefore good critic in both literature and art
as she fond Of society?'
"No; she is not what would be termed society
woman in Washington, but is fully capable, and
will perform her entire duty to society when called
upon. She loves quiet retirement and despises
shams of every kind. and has no sympathy with
ostentatious display. While very quiet and serious
naturally she is not devoid of humOr, and no one
is more alive to discern the ridiculous. believe
she will have most benefcent influence upon
society in Washington. She will ever be found on
the side of mercy, justice, and goodness, and viii
do all in her power to encourage benevOlence,
literature, art and science during her husbands
administration"
"Will she be popular with
THE FASHIONABLE WORLD"
"She viii so conduct herself rs to command the
respect of all. Eotares of fashion will strive
to be something more than mere fashionable but
terfieS when in her presence, and hence her in
auence will be Salutary"
"What about the wine question? Will she Danish
wines from state dinnerS?"
Mrs. Garfield is woman of exceeding good
sense She has faith in her husband and his
judgment. She is not in the least aggressive and
doubt if she will attempt any great revolution in
the customs of the Executive Mansion"
1.-TWO hours have fed" said, looking at my
watch. land Unjust go without even looking at
the wealth of sketches, engravings, bric-a brac,
birds and books, and flowers that render this one
of the most interesting rooms ever visited"
Promising myself as well as my truly engaging
hostess, another visit very soon, went my way,
wondering why 1 had never been there before,
and why this charming studio was so little known
to the newspaper fraternity.