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then to draw alternately from the two sets, until a name | the materials are abundant, if the public should require of the required length is constructed. This plan is a new edition of my treatise, more extended and comhighly worthy of attention. If the reader will but take plete. In the mean time I commend it to their favorathe pains to make a brief experiment, in this way, he ble notice. will be astonished at the infinite variety of new and comely names, which might be substituted thus for our existing nomenclature. It cannot be denied, however, that the names thus chosen, would generally have an air somewhat exotic. For the sake of those who may prefer a more indigenous and English form, another OF A TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS, CAVES AND SPRINGS

method of invention may be here suggested. This is nothing more than to combine single syllables of different English words, so as to form a compound not significant. A large proportion of the names of minor places on the map of England, would really seem to have been formed in this way, or if they all were once significant, the changes of the language have destroyed their meaning. In order to exemplify the virtues of this method, I open at random a book lying by me, and selecting syllables from different pages, form the following compounds-Sweetledge, Dwellions, Calsament, Plandity, Oldmass. I know not what the reader may think, but for my single self, I should prefer the worst of these to almost any of our fashionable names; and if such as these can be obtained by lottery, what admirable ones might be contrived by skill!

JOURNAL

OF VIRGINIA.

By a New-Englander.

TO CHARLES E. SHERMAN, Esq., of Mobile, Ala. These fragments of a Diary, kept during a tour made in his society, are respectfully and affectionately inscribed, by his friend and fellow-traveller, THE AUTHOR.

-Virginia! Yet I own

I love thee still, although no son of thine!
For I have climbed thy mountains, not alone,--
And made the wonders of thy vallies mine;
Finding, from morning's dawn till day's decline,
Some marvel yet unmarked,-some peak, whose throne
Was loftier,-girt with mist, and crowned with pine:
Some deep and rugged glen, with copse o'ergrown,—
The birth of soine sweet valley, or the line
Traced by some silver stream that murmurs lone :
Or the dark cave, where hidden crystals shine,
Or the wild arch, across the blue sky thrown.

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CHAPTER III.

Wilde.

The White Sulphur Springs of Greenbrier County.--The place described.

The four methods which have been proposed, if applied with perseverance and discretion, will ensure a full supply of really distinctive names for all new places in all time to corne. But alas, these measures of reform seem scarcely to be worthy of a trial, if the existing practices must also be continued, and for every decent new name, flood the country with a dozen of the old disgraceful sort. As a supplementary suggestion, therefore, it may be added, that the application of the same name to two places, should be rigidly proscribed, if not by law, by public sentiment. It is much to be desired, indeed, that the disuse of duplicate names should arise from an honorable sense of independence and becoming self-reliance, together with a due regardley, and is covered by a tastefully constructed pavilion, to good taste and the public convenience, than from being a dome, supported by twelve Ionic columns, and penal statutes, which I should be loth to see adopted, surmounted by a graceful statue of Hygeia, the patronexcept in extreme cases. May we not hope that, by saint of healing, holding in her right hand a cup, as the same authority, the use of ville and burgh will soon filled with water, and in her left a vegetable or herb. be utterly abolished? Nay, may we not go further and This statue was presented to the establishment, by Mr. anticipate, not only an improvement in the making of Henderson, a wealthy planter of Louisiana, who, I benew names, but a great retrospective reformation in the lieve, went from New England. The pavilion is surold? Is it extravagant to hope that, when the great rounded by the grateful shade of old oaks, locusts and discoveries developed in this work, have been reduced elms-and hither resort, as to a common focus, the conto practice, their effect upon the public taste will be so verging radii of the crowd, intent on banishing disease great as to disgust all cultivated minds with the abomi- or ennui, gaining health or admiration, displaying nable system under which most of the names now ex-personal charms, or sacrificing to fashion. The invalid, tant were imposed? May we not expect to see thou- pale, emaciated and wretched, may be seen there at sands of old Indian names supplanting their supplant- almost every hour, waiting till the giddy dance of the ers, and innumerable other changes equally delightful, imparting a new aspect to our national geography? This is too bright a prospect-let us drop the veil.

White Sulphur, July 23, 1835.

This grand central point of attraction, pre-eminent above all the other localities in the Spring region of Virginia, is a fairy spot lying at the foot of the Alleghanies in a delightful valley; embosomed in shade and surrounded by every charm that lavish nature could bestow upon the most favored retreat. The Spring bubbles up from the earth in the lowest part of this val

I have purposely abstained from any copious illustration of my different topics. For such illustration,

gay and volatile, who came there merely to gratify "a truant disposition," shall leave the waters free for him to drink and be healed. The fervish flush, the hectic of consumption, the tottering gait of rheumatism, the wasted form of the dyspeptic, may all be observed in

season, for this purpose. They sometimes give concerts, which agreeably vary the amusements of the litle community assembled here. And so passes a day at White Sulphur.

contrast with the ruddy glow of manly health, the free, | our common country. The hour for dancing is limited elastic step of youthful vigor, the gay smile of unpained to ten o'clock, and a band of music is provided by the hearts, and the loud laugh of mirth that knows not even the check of another's sufferings. At about an hour before dinner, the fashionable lounge at the fountain commences. Then also commences the playing of the musicians in the ball-room, a fine band of performers, who amuse the visitants to the Springs an hour at noon, and divide with the waters, the attention of the promenaders.

The centre or public building of the establishment, containing the dining room, stage office, post office, bar, and other public offices, is of wood, and has a long piazza running its entire length, forming the common lounge or sitting place during the day and evening. This building commands a view of almost the whole place, and makes a large part of an extensive square, ascending amphitheatrically, and bordered by rows of brick and white painted wooden cabins, with piazzas in front, facing inwards towards the centre of the square, at the lower part of which is the fountain, and the walks and alleys and green plats of which are shaded by a profusion of fine old trees, around which are commodious seats for the ease and comfort of visiters. One thousand acres of land are said to be the property of Mr. Calwell, of which the Springs are the centre, and constant improvements are annually making to the establishment, some of which are now in progress. Among these, the erection of a large and elegant brick house, forming the centre body of a block, the wings of which are to consist of several commodious cabins, is the most prominent. This house is to be for the especial occupation of Mr. Henderson, (the munificent patron of the concern, already alluded to,) whenever he is at the Springs. The domicil of the Calwell family is a plain, substantial cottage of wood, embossed by foliage, and surrounded by verdure, situated in the rear of the public offices.

No analysis of this water has ever been given to the world. Dr. Rogers of this state has prepared an imperfect one, but it is still in the possession of but few individuals; of course, I am unable to be so particular as I could wish as to its chemical qualities, and must write of its effects, by way of explaining its character. The most skilful physicians advise its use in hepatic, or liver complaints-dyspepsia, or disordered digestion-and all those diseases arising from a disordered state of the stomach, or a derangement of the system by injudicious modes of living,-while they reject its use in all pulmonary disorders, or in any affection of the lungs. The rheumatic patient is advised to drink of these waters, preparatory to, or accompanying the use of the hot and warm spring baths, and the gouty subject, if he be not too far in for it, is recommended to abstain from high living awhile, and try the White Sulphur Water.

July 25.

I have been taking a topographical view of this spot, and append a few statistical remarks, as the result of my observations.

Upon arrival, the traveller stops at the hotel, or public receiving house, where he is disencumbered of his baggage, and obtains permission from the all-powerful manager of the establishment to enter his name on the register as one of its inmates. Then he goes around and views the quarters from which his own are to be selected-for the choice is not left to the guest, but is the grand prerogative of the stern autocrat aforesaid. Proceeding due south from the landing place, you come to a line of beautiful cabins, finely shaded by the venerable trees of the primeval forest, and facing northwest in the direction of the Water Fountain, between which and itself is a verdant lawn, also covered with trees, and laid out in walks and alleys. Happy the favored tenant of one of these tasteful abodes: the only dan

There is the greatest difficulty experienced by visiters in getting in here. Much favoritism is shown by Mr. Anderson, "the man of all work," who is somewhat arbitrary in the disposal of places. A family in a private establishment, with two or four horses and servants, of course has precedence-and an old ac-ger in his case is likely to be that of exciting a deal of quaintance has the advantage of a new one. This is irksome to the inexperienced traveller, who comes a thousand miles, perhaps, at great sacrifice of time, and money, and convenience, for health. Yet it is constantly the case that he must submit his own claims (though the first on the ground,) to the wealthy fashionable, who comes after him with a greater retinue. Quarantine in some of the neighboring taverns within a few miles of the Springs, must first be performed, while at intervals the inexorable Mr. Anderson, the janitor of the Eden that all are striving to enter, must be besieged with entreaties, and propitiated by fair words. A great man is Mr. Anderson.

The breakfast hour is eight-that for dining, twoand that for the evening meal, seven. The intermission between the two first hours is passed in lounging, calling, promenading, and drinking the waters. The afternoon is spent in reading, sleeping, riding, or-lounging. After tea every evening the ball-room is lighted, and thither whoever chooses may resort to join in the mirthful meeting of the young and the gay, from every part of

envy in this little municipality. As you pass to this row of buildings, called North Carolina Row, you go by a neat little cabin at the foot of an old oak standing by itself most picturesquely: it is the property of a South Carolinian, and is always tenanted by him, when at the Springs. At other times, it is at the disposal of the proprietor of the estate. This is a common mode of arranging matters here,--several cabins being, in this way, private property. Having gone up North Carolina Row, we come to Paradise, which runs rectangularly from the upper corner, directly northwest. This is irregularly, but handsomely built, of brick, containing many beautiful cabins, some with and others without piazzas, but all much more finely shaded than the other quarters. On the northern end of this row are, in the course of building, an elegant brick house, with several smaller ones running out like wings from each side. This house has already been alluded to as in the process of building for the use of Mr. Henderson of New Or leans, whose elegant gift of a statue for the pavilion, has also been mentioned. Still furthur north extends

Alabama Row, a quiet, secluded, retired spot, embo- | do the agreeable to the guests,-others, conduct the deer somed in foliage, and out of the view of the spectator hunts, and fox chases,-and all live like the heirs apin any part of the great square. After some short in-parent to the perennial White Sulphur Spring. There terval, still extending to the north, are buildings appro- is a caterer for the table, whose sleekness of face, ropriated to the worshippers of Chance, both as residences tundity of person, and general air of comfortable welland temples for the performance of their secret rites. being, do great honor to the cheer he provides. The Then come the Sulphur Baths, the Stables, which are servants are numerous, some of them civil, some sauon a very extensive scale, and the Kennel for the cy, and all accessible to "the soft impeachment" of hounds, about sixty of which, of all ages and breeds ready change, by way of spiriting them to an interested tenant this last of the quarters at White Sulphur. Re- discharge of their duties. For all this accommodation, turning southwesterly, we come to the The Wolf Row, such as it is, you are charged eight dollars per week, or where gay young men and convivial parties "most do if you stay less than a week, one dollar and fifty cents congregate;" it is pleasantly situated aloof from the per diem. And apropos of this: the other day, on premain square, on the opposite side of the road leading senting his money to pay his bill, a gentleman was surto the stables, and makes a picturesque appearance prised to learn that he was chargeable nine dollars for from the northeast. Keeping down on the same side of six days, although he could have remained the seventh, the way, we next come to the negro quarters, and after with the deduction of one dollar for the whole time! a long interval, to the private residence of Mr. Calwell, Who shall talk of Connecticut and her Yankee tricks the proprietor of the Springs. Further yet towards after this? Yet it "is so nominated in the bond," and the south, is a new row of buildings, called Baltimore "there is no law" at White Sulphur "to alter the Row, a fashionable and handsome, though sunny range decree." of cabins, and facing the green lawn of the great square on the other side of the way. Still further south is a large carriage house for the use of the visiters to the Springs. I have not yet mentioned the Ball-room, standing midway between the Hotel and North Carolina Row, -a two story wooden building, with sleeping rooms above, and a long hall beneath, where the band plays daily and nightly at certain hours,--where religious services are sometimes performed on the Sabbath,-sands of people who flock yearly to such quarters and where the ladies and gentlemen are fond of lounging in such fare as he can spread before them, cannot, mechilly or in intensely hot days, and where there is a thought, be expected to perform miracles, for the gratigood piano, a constant source of attraction and pleasure fication of every sense, and the indulgence of every to the musically inclined. Behind the hotel, runs a row whim of his guests. But I find that rumor has belied of buildings, devoted to culinary purposes, connected our good host, most grossly, in this matter. Considerwith a dining hall;—and, extending northwesterly is ing the prodigious number for whom he provides, his Fly Row, so called, because of the superabundance of table may be said to be even uncommonly fine: far too that annoying insect, and the constant desire that is good, it strikes me, for invalids, who flock hither to ever being expressed by its tenants to fly from its annoy-drink mineral waters for health. Venison is a common ances. In this delectable region (otherwise very com- dish, and the best of mutton, (and very worst of beef,) fortable) am I lodged. Beneath the dining hall are the is daily upon the board, while the pastry cook of the post office, the barber's shop, and a tailor's establish- establishment would do honor to the Tremont or ment, and there is the topography of the White Sul- | phur, "veluti in speculum."

I had been told much to disparage the living, (I mean the cuisine,) at this place, and came prepared to find most miserable fare, most wretchedly served up, to the luckless visitant at this monopolizing watering-place. I thought this would not be strange, were it to turn out so ;-for a man, who owns a property like this, in the heart of an unsettled country, away from all markets, and fearless of all competition, in catering for the thou

Astor.

The lodgings for "single gentlemen without families," are just such as the casual visitant of a fashionable watering place is willing, (because he can't help himself,) to put up with. Two small beds, in an uncarpeted room, eight feet by ten, present rather a forbidding aspect as the neophite enters his appointed domicil, after two days waiting for it,-nor is an over-nice examination of the texture of the bed-clothing, or the cleanliness of the bedding, likely to add to his perfect contented. ness. But he gets used to it soon,--or grows desperately resigned to it,―and comforts himself with the assurance that he will enjoy the delights of what he is at present deprived of, the better on his return home, from being without them awhile: by suffering them patiently, he is in the fashion, is in the way of being healthy, and is seeing the world!

To manage and carry on this extensive concern, there is first, the proprietor, James Calwell, a short, stout, gentlemanly man, of cheerful manners, and a dash of the old school in the cut of his dress, his gait, and his white queue. He lives at his ease, and reaps the fruit of his good fortune in being the possessor of this lucrative spot, to the tune of several thousands of dollars per week, during the six spring and summer months. Next comes his prime minister, Mr. Anderson, to whose antocratical endowments I have alluded already. You might as well be out of favor with the king as with the keeper of the king's conscience, and the exerciser of all the king's prerogatives. He is the setter and keeper in motion of all the complicated springs and cranks that regulate the clock-work of this extensive concern, and he most ably performs his allotted part, displaying a This property, the White Sulphur Springs, is said to great development of the organs of order, constructive-be worth the round sum of six hundred thousand dolness, locality, verbal and individual memory, and in no lars. An act of incorporation, with a charter, has been small degreee those of combativeness and secretiveness. obtained from the Legislature of Virginia, by a company, Then come the nine sons of the proprietor,-each in his who had it in contemplation to purchase it at about that way. Some keep the accounts of the concern,--others sum, and improve it on a liberal and extended scale.

But nothing was done about it beyond this preliminary step, and it is now held at a higher sum, or else absolutely retained, without the intention of selling, by its present proprietor. It will be a mine of wealth, properly managed, for his children, of whom he has several, and all of whom appear full well to appreciate the value of the property, by living upon it as if it were indeed to be a never failing spring of wealth to all generations. But fashion is a fickle quean, though the queen of the present high ascendant, and were fashion to remove her shrine from this favored spot, I much fear that the worshippers of Hygeia would be hardly numerous or important enough to sustain its popularity. But of this there is no immediate prospect. The Springs in this neighborhood, though all valuable, are all without the peculiar properties that render the White Sulphur a necessary resort for the invalid,—and, as the best excuse that can be given by the world for residing half the year at a watering place, is that it is salubrious, there is not much chance that my good friend Calwell's property will depreciate very rapidly.

I could wish, however, that the plan of raising a corporate company to carry on this establishment, as it should be, could have been effectual. Nature has done every thing for the locality, and it is a source of regret that Art had not followed the hints of the elder born sister a little more nearly. There is not that uniformity, that regularity, and neatness of detail, in laying out the place with reference at once to the utility, symmetry, comfort, elegance and coup d'ail, which could have been desired. A fine hill on one side the fountain, is marred by being abandoned to the most common and disagreeable uses,-another on the east is covered with houses, whereas it should have been laid out in walks; and the most beautiful part of the grounds are shut out from the view and from the use of the visitants, by being thrown entirely in the rear of the main body of the buildings, consisting of tailors' shops, stores, barbers' establishments, and groceries. There are many unsightly white-washed cabins on the premises, also coach-stands on the green lawns, and gaming houses near the most frequented parts of the square. All these things, the gradual growth of the place, coming as they have, one after the other, imperceptibly, as the property has increased in value, could be easily remedied now by an enterprising company-while, if left to the proprietors, they can hardly be anticipated to take place.

The woods in this vicinity abound in game--and one of the sons of Mr. Calwell has gained the name of Nimrod, and a reputation almost equal to that of Little-John of Sherwood forest, as a huntsman, by the skilful use he makes of a fine pack of hounds, and an unerring rifle, by the aid of which he and his associates are wont to supply the table with good venison. Would that these adjuncts of Nimrod were content with this legitimate use of their several powers! But alas! the hounds are baying the livelong night throughout, and murdering the innocent slumbers of those who are "cabined, cribbed, confined" near their quarters, and the rifle in its turn is the common instrument of slaughter, with which our mutton is prepared for the board. But all pleasures have their drawbacks,—and the mutton is as palatable as the venison.

THE SUMACH TREE.

with what a glow it meets the sun!-with what a scent the dew!
I love the rose when I am glad, it seems so gladsome too,-
It blushes on the brow of youth as mingling in its mirth,
And decks the bride as though it bloom'd for her alone, on earth.
It makes me dream I'm young again-a free, a blessed child;
I love the columbine that grows upon the hill-top, wild,—
But youthful days, and bridal ones, just like the roses flee,
And chasten'd fancy turns from these toward the sumach tree.
The sumach ?-Why?—Its leaves are fair and beautifully green,
And fringe the brilliant stem that runs-a carmine thread-be-

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THE UTILITY OF LIBERAL STUDIES.

We have before us a masterly discourse on this subject, delivered on a literary anniversary in Rhode Island, last autumn, by Professor Goddard. We propose, by the extracts we are going to make, to save ourselves the trouble of inditing aught of our own, in praise of Liberal Studies. Nor need we ;-as every reader, who may go through the extracts, will be satisfied that they can hardly be surpassed, in their way. The author's manner of unfolding his views, is striking and forcible. He takes the following impressive mode of showing the inordinate craving for wealth, that possesses the people of America. Many may stare at the assumption, that Germany is so far before our country in civilization, as is here supposed: and others will be equally startled at seeing New England ranked higher, for cultivated intellect, than Virginia and South Carolina. But both suppositions are true.

'Imagine an exile from intellectual Germany, nurtured amid a nation of scholars, and imbued with all the sympathies of a man of letters, to visit these shores, enjoying freedom of political opinion. With what either for the purpose of bettering his fortunes, or of emotions may we suppose him to survey the actual condition of American society; and what would be his cool, philosophical estimate of our predominant national characteristics? Should he chance, first of all, to be thrown amid the vortices of fashion, and politics, and trade, which, in our vast commercial metropolis, seem, to the eye of a stranger, to engulph all better things; how would his sensitive spirit be driven back upon itself! How would it yearn for the inartificial, and pure, and serene delights of Germany; for her ardent and almost universal veneration for Genius, and Taste, and Learning !'

'An Address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Rhode Island, delivered Sept. 7, 1936, by Wm. G. Goddard, Professor of Belles Lettres in Brown University.' pp. 30.

'Penetrating into the far West, would our philosopher | social character, and introduce higher and nobler interfind his exile cheered by the voice of a more responsive ests into the whole of our social life? Would it not intelligence? By the majestic physical developments of save us from an inordinate admiration of the least enthis region of our country, he would, indeed, often be viable distinctions of wealth? Would it not impart to surprised into admiration; and he would look, with some- our manners more of variety, of grace, of dignity, and what of poetical enthusiasm, upon lakes, and rivers, repose; and to our morals, a more delicate discrimination and forests, and mountains, which, though all unsung, and a loftier tone?' are unrivalled, for sublimity, in the land from which he bad wandered. But, think you, would not his enthu- How just the following remarks, upon the too prevasiasm be limited to these mute evidences of Almighty lent misdirection of expenditure among our wealthy power? Among the adventurous and intrepid inhabibl people! tants of the West, would he find either sympathy or companionship? Would the hardy pioneer, who is pushing his way towards the very confines of civilization, care to know aught of the progress of exegesis, or of the achievements of antiquarians? Would the land speculator, intent upon some stupendous scheme of gain, lend a patient ear to our accomplished German, as he discussed some difficult problem in moral philosophy, or applied to a favorite author the principles of philosophical criticism?

'In the selection of those objects of embellishment which it is in the power alone of abundant wealth to command, I am not singular in contending that the decisions of a simpler and better taste ought to be regarded. Is it not a matter of just reproach, that of all the apartments in our mansion houses, the library is generally the most obscure, and often the most ill furnished; and that the fashionable upholsterer is allowed to absorb 'Directing his steps towards the South, he would find for the painter and the statuary? In all this, there is maniso much of our surplus revenue, that hardly any is left not unfrequently, among the children of the Sun, a fested a melancholy disproportion-an imperfect appregrateful response to the sympathies by which he is hension of some of the best uses to which wealth can moved; a more deeply reflective spirit; a more culti- be applied. In the spirit of an austere philosophy, it vated taste for the beautiful; powers of more delicate is not required that we should dispense with those analysis, and more comprehensive generalization. But, costly ornaments which can boast no higher merit than even here, our traveller would perhaps complain that, their beauty; but it would be hailed as a most benig in some circles, the talk is of cotton, and that this regionnant reform, if, in the arrangements of our domestic of social urbanity and intellectual splendor no more than adumbrates his unforgotten home.

economy, there could be traced a more distinct recogni'He next sojourns in New England. Adopting the lectual and moral being-as a being endowed with tion of the capacities and destinies of man as an intelpopular estimate of this favored portion of our country, imagination and taste with reason and with conhe anticipates that, here at least, he shall escape the science. How few among us cultivate the fine arts! pangs of unparticipated sensibility. He perceives that How few understand the principles on which they are our territory is studded with schools, and academies, founded-the sensitive part of our nature to which they and colleges; and he fondly imagines that, like kindred are addressed! To this remark, the imperfect knowinstitutions in Germany, they exert a transforming ledge of music, which, in obedience to the authority of influence upon the general mind and manners. But, even in New England, he is destined to feel the chill of fashion, is acquired at the boarding school, forms no disappointed hope. He beholds, everywhere, incontes exception. It may still be affirmed, that we have tible evidences of enterprise, and industry, and wealth; among us no class who delight in music as one of their selectest pleasures; who gaze with untiring admiration of rare practical sagacity, and uncompromising moral rectitude. Nay, more: he witnesses many decided upon the miraculous triumphs of painting; who are filled with tranquil enthusiasm by the passionless and proofs of reverence for science, for art, and for let- unearthly beauty of sculpture. And is not this to be ters; and by the whole aspect of society around him, lamented? Do we not thus estrange ourselves from the conviction is impressed upon his mind that, nowhere sources of deep and quiet happiness, to which we might else in our country is to be found a more enlightened often resort for solace, and refreshment, and repose? subjection to law, or so general a prevalence of high To these sources of happiness there is nothing in the social refinement. Why, then, it may be asked, does nature of our political institutions, or of our domestic not our traveller feel himself at home in New England? pursuits, which sternly forbids an approach. We have, It would not, perhaps, be easy so to answer this question it is true, no titled aristocracy; and property does not, as to exempt him from the reproach of fastidiousness. He misses the pervading intellectual spirit of Germany; the enthusiasm, and exhilaration, and simple elegance of her literary circles. It saddens him to recognise, as predominant in many a face, an expression of seated care, or frigid caution, or calculating sagacity. He is repelled by the topics which well nigh engross our ordinary conversation. He is surprised to discover, that our schools, academies, and colleges exert no undivided sway over the public mind. Now, it would be most unreasonable, to insist that the whole order of society in this young and free country-where all is full of enterprise, and change, and progress, should be reversed for the accommodation of a fastidious German scholar. It would be most unreasonable to ask, that the West should intermit her speculations in land, or her emigrations into the far off wilderness; that the South should be less intent upon the production of her great staples; or that the North should force herself away from her ships and her spindles. All this would be impracticable, and, if practicable, it would be full of evil. It may be well, however, to inquire, whether, in the midst of such strong provocations to excess, the spirit of accumulation is not liable to become extravagant; whether a more generous culture of a taste for liberal studies would not gratefully temper the elements of our present

as in the land of our forefathers, accumulate in large
masses, and descend, undivided, through a long line of
expectant proprietors. But there is scarcely a city, a
town, or a village in this land, where some could not
tion, to acquire a genuine relish for the fine arts.
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'Again: To few better purposes can wealth and leisure be devoted, than to the acquisition of those languages of modern Europe which imbody some of the profoundest researches of science, and some of the most exquisite forms of thought. And yet, except here and there a painstaking or an enthusiastic scholar, how few comparatively of our countrymen can unlock the treasures of any literature save their own. To this cause may, in part, be attributed some of our most unworthy national prejudices, and that fondness for self-glorification which is reproachfully signalized by foreigners as one of our national characteristics. Those, who are familiar. with men and manners at home and abroad, soon rid themselves of these unenviable peculiarities; but most obstinately do they cling to those who have found no substitute for foreign travel in a liberal acquaintance with the literature of Continental Europe. When this literature, so rich and characteristic, shall, in this counVOL. IV.-34

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