The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-23
descriptive artirles.
Eaton Hall.
Wilmington Dell Every Evening.


Duke of Westminster, the richest man in
England By the increased value of his
land in the western part Of London, his
daily income has risen to many thousands
of dollars. Eaton Hall is situated six miles
from old Chester, up the little river Dee.
The outside view presents mansion of
the most stately form and size, in the style
of the pointed Gothic. A square centre is
by lower wings finished with
eight-sided turrets, the mass of building
being connected by intermediate towers, va
riegated with inches and pinnacIeS, adorned
with heraldic designs, network Of foliage,
and edged on every side with substantial
battlements.
The east front gives entrance by a broad,
high fight of stone steps, landing one upon
noble portico, supported by magnificent
arches. The principal entrance is on the
west, formed as a lofty carriage portico Of
three arches, sustained by clustered pillars
and covered by beautifully grained ceiling.
A fight of steps leads up to a massive
bronzed door, admitting to q large hall, the
vaulted ceiling of which looks down upon
a pavement of variegated marble, whilst
lifelike movement Is given to the dead ma
terial by two large pictures suspended from
the walls and two mailed warriors, standing
one on each side Of the chimney pieces
The lower portions of the mansion alone
were open to visitors in the absence Of the
family, consisting of saloons and parlors
innumerable, Of which the library was the
largest and most magnifcendy fitted.
If the dwelling is commodious. COM
handing and convenient for human needs,
it is no more than proportional to the out
side surroundings II stands in the midst
of manor, several miles in extent, inhab-
tied by numerous tenantry, divided Into
various parks. guarded by many lodges,
adorned by lawns gardens aud pleasure
grounds. made grand by avenues Of Old,
stately and shelteriBg trees, beautifed with
pools and jets Of water, bronzes and marbles
and crowned with gracefulne>s and conye-
nience BY light iron bridge. thrown across
the Dee, from the cost Of which. $1,000
the whole amount Of wealth invested may
be coujeciured.
No; a small fortune has been laid ont
upon the stabliug, which is shaped in a
large quadrangle in the style Of the ball.
Among the stud vas al Old racer that.
was told, 5000 guiucas could not buy.
Horses and carriages Of every description
were on hand. with cattle and stock OF the
finest breeds was conducted over the
grounds by young man who took my
ticket when alighted at ,he lodge. and
said il must be given 60 the master when
desired 60 rviailI II as q memorial of my
visit. No less delightful was my survey Of
the botanical department a. roauod
through hot houses and consegya,oyios and
uncovered gardens, to fcas, NY cyes on
plsn,s, fruits and aowers Of every cline
Yet among all this beauty and glory vas
most charmed with the little, simple aover-
ings Of the heather, the heather bell, onc
single, tiny specimen Of which my COZ
ductor, at my solicitation, cautiously pluck
ed and gave me.
Among other fruits, a I.each tres vas
growing in giant hot house, fuIl q
peaches Of the largest siae, with great red.
velvesy. bulging cheeks, slowly maturing;
not to Be pluekcd, but left to gain the very
last touch of mellow maturity aud then,
By course Of nature to aeiach themselves
from the twig; YET to save them from she
disastrous effects Of fall, each peach was
furnished wi,h pouch. half filed wi,h
fax, fastened directly beneath, into which
the finished fruit was to drop Whether
they were to remain in the pouches may
be left 10 young folks to say
As | viewed and studied all these works
Of nature aud art, these appliances for con
venience, eomfcrt aad luxury, wrought
from wood, stone, clay, iron and gold ar
engagements that levied on every earthly
material, to sustain life and minister TO al
its desires, does aay one ask how was
moved win not say | enyied the pos
SCISSOR or strongly desired similar Eaton
Hall; yea, never did any earthly scene 30
strongly bewiteh me, or dawn with a
warmer influence or more persuasive move
ment upon my hzy nature Nor was |
freed from such annoying visitationS, ill
The next day, when cut under the bright,
broad sky and flying with railroad speed
through fragrant rural scenery, the charms
Of art yielded to the stronger charms of
nature. Gods works are sFread il Ut
bounded measures ministeriug uubouuded
enjoyment TO one who has eyes to see
The man Of taste who discerus the sublime
and beautiful is richer in happy emotions
than we who eau only point aud say AN
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