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an extensive view ehlbraciug the harbor and the sliores of the bay for 

 miles around ; the visitor cannot fail to recall the time when the May- 

 flower sailed into the harbor, laden with men, women- and children, 

 the founders of a mighty empire, and reflect upon the great changes 

 that have occurred during the lapse of two and one-half centuries. 

 The whole extent of this hill is covered with the symbols of mortality 

 -^the sepulchres of these venerated fathers. The oldest stone marks 

 the grave of Edward Gray, and bears the date of 1681. The remains 

 of Gov. Bradford and many of his descendants here repose. The 

 Court House contains many old documents and papers of great value 

 and interest. 



Pilgrim Hall, a monumental structure of rough granite, has many 

 old relics, a library and some paintings. On entering the Hall, the 

 painting of the -Landing of the Pilgrims," presented by Henry Sar- 

 gent, Esq., of Boston, attracts attention; size, thirteen by sixteen 

 feet. All the prominent characters in the colony, arc represented in 

 the costume of their time, wath the friendly Indian, Samoset, in the 

 foi'eground. There are also portraits of Edward Winslow, Josiah 

 Winslow, Gen. John Wiuslow, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, Hon. 

 John Trumbull and others. Among the antiquities are noticeable : 

 a chair which belonged to Gov. Carver; the sword, pewter dish, and 

 ii-on pot that once belonged to Miles Staudish; the gun-barrel with 

 which King Philip was killed; deeds bearing the signatures of Miles 

 Standish, Josiah Winslow, Peregrine While, John Alden, and many 

 others of the old notables ; chairs belonging to Elder Brewster and 

 Gov. William Bradford; the "Fuller Cradle," besides many other 

 curious and interesting relics. 



This bird's eye view has awakened a desire to revisit these interest- 

 ing localities Avhen sufficient time will permit a more extended ex- 

 amination. 



The Hon. Jacob H. Loud, Collector Russell, Albert Mason, Esq., 

 Charles C. Doieu, Esq., and other prominent citizens, were active in 

 rendering this visit agreeable and profitable. To these gentlemen 

 the Institute hereby tenders its sincere thanks. Promptly at the ap- 

 pointed hour the party reerabarked for home, and the "Escort'' 

 again steamed towards Salem, and at 8 P. M. reached Phillips' wharf, 

 the sail as pleasant and enjoyable as the outward trip had been. 



