Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-07-20

evlAo moiacnlNc, preoontcV Dy the
viceroy Of Egypt, and Nicholas of
Russia. The mosaic pictures and
medallons are of the richest and most
elaborate character ever produced at
the Papal mandatory Of theVatican.
Beneath the contessio is the sarco-
phagus of st. Paul. who, according to
tradition, lies buried within this sa-
cred enclosure. The front Of the
church towards the Tiber is adorned
with an immense mosaic representa-.
ton of our Savior with ST. Paul and
ST. Peter very near his throne. Be
low them are the prophets Daniel,
Isaiah, Ezekiel and jeremiah. The
whole picture is enclosed BY massive
mosaic border representing flowers
and fruit. On our return to the city
we saw the temple Of Vesta, built $500
years since. 1t is q small circular
structure, no doubt considerably
changed from its original appearance.
At least the bronze roof described in
classic lore has been superseded by a
very ordinary wooden one. The an.
cient bridge of st. Angelo crosses the
Tiber directly in front of the circular
pile erected by the Emperor Hadrian
for his own tomb, But long centuries
since the sepulchre has been despoiled
of its contents, and now the massive
structure is known as the Castle of st.
Angelo. The mausoleum and the fine
stone bridge, by which it was reached.
were built more than seventeen GEN.
turtles since, but are still in a good
state of preservation. The doughty
old custodian who escorted our party
over the fortress, was very voluble in
his Italian description.
We were shown the dismal dungeon
in which Beatrice Cenci was for eleven
months prisoner. The former tor.
ture chamber and room of horrors he
described with expressive gestieula.
tons. The old castle is 240 feet in
diameter, and 40 feet high, and was
formerly surmounted by the statue of
Hadrisn, afterwards supplanted by
Montelupo's statue of the Angel
Michael. We now wendell our way
to the Palace Rospigliosi, to see the
world renowned paintings there. The
Aurora, by Guido REM, is we'll worthy
of its great reputation. We were
charmed with its admirable grouping
and splendid coloring. 1t is paint
ing on the ceiling of the room, and is
considered the masterpiece of Guido.
Many artists were there making copies
of it. There were also some exam>
pies Of Van Dyck's work, and paint.
iDgs by Rubens, Toussin, Dominichino,
as well as by several other artists.
This evening we strolled among the
picturesque ruins that attest the mag.
ni6cence of the public structures Of
Imperial Rome The Arch of Sep
timus Severns is quite well preserved
on one side, showing figures sculp-
tured in high relief, while on the other
side unmistakable evidences Of the
ravages of fire are visible, the sculp
tured Ornamentation being cracked
and broken from the effects of imme-
date heat. Beyond we got view of
the Roman forum and the ruins of
ancient temples forming a most In
teresting and memorable panorama.
We walked on to the Arch of Cons
stantine, the fine proportions of
which have served for a model for
many modern architects. As we APP
preached the Colosseum, the immense
pile which has been wonder for
eighteen centuries was Illuminated
by the soft light of the moon, forming
most picturesque and never to be
forgotten scene. From the inside the
vast structure looked even more mag
uifcent than when under the light OF
the noon day sun. The wide
wooden doors that guard the
entrance to the upper portions of the
structure were locked, but a silver
key given to the guard soon unlocked
this, as it has thousands of other por-
tails. An attendant in uniform lighted
blazing torch and escorted us up
several fights Of brick steps to the
top Of the Colosseum. Here from
height of more than 100 feet q grand
view of this imposing ruin was gained.
The massive walls and immense arches
were wonder to behold, and in the
bright moonlight this unparalleled
monument of bygone ages seemed
even larger than it is in reality. We
would have fingered many an hour
over this enchanting scene. but the
malaria stalks abroad among the Ro-
man ruins on such beautiful evenings
as this, and we must heed the warn.
ing of our good doctor and bid adieu
to the charming picture. One morn .
ing we drove out to the Villa Doria
Pamphilij via st. Pietro in Montorie
This beautiful estate is now owned by
the Prince DORA, who has Just
brought bis Northern bride to share
the honors and the delights OF his
name aud his princely possessions.
The grounds are laid out In manner
that enhances the natural charms of
the landscape. Several pretty lakes are
bordered with luxuriant shrubbery,
and on their placid waters swan and
other water fowl add to the beauty of
their surroundings. Bright flowers
we're abundant on every hand, and in
deed nothing seemed wanting to make
tho grounds like garden Of enohant-
ment. The park contains many hun
dred acres, and is for the most part
covered with noble trees so arranged
as to present charming vistas OF
scenery. some Of which embrace views
Of prominent bulldogs in Rome, the
distant Campagna and the Alban
mountains beyond. On our return
We visited a floral exhibition on an
island in the river Tiber. The dis,
play Of roses was specially 6ne aud
comprehensive, the immense size Of
some of the specimens and the deli
cate odor Of others being particularly
remarkable. The azalias were abund-
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