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manding a view of it, as well as of the parterres which lie below. 

 The lower terrace is separated from the park by a dwarf balus- 

 traded wall, which is carried round the principal entrance, so as 

 to form an entrance court, access to which is obtained through 

 two handsome iron gates, with massive stone piers, surmounted 

 by fine copies of Canova's lions, in Bath stone. The lower 

 terrace terminates in a wall fountain, immediately over which is 

 a fine group of sculpture, by Smith, consisting of a river god, 

 uymph, &c. On each side of this fountain and group are 

 circular flights of steps leading up to the pavilion above 

 mentioned. 



Both terraces are laid out in the Geometric or French style ; 

 and, in addition to the flower-beds, contain many plants of Cypress, 

 and Irish Yews, intended for cutting into architectural shapes. 

 The lower terrace is between 90 and 100 feet wide; and a walk 

 runs directly up the centre, terminating at the fountain already 

 mentioned. Cross walks intersect ; and the main one of these, 

 leading from the upper terrace, is 25 feet wide, and conducts to a 

 flight of steps, which afford access into the park. The latter, 

 previous to these improvements, approached too near the mansion ; 

 but now the south frontage is rendered complete by the tasteful 

 adjuncts which have been formed by a combination of architectural 

 and horticultural skill. 



The park is extensive and well wooded ; Beech appears to be 

 the pi'incipal ijidigenous tree of the locality. The surface of the 

 park is much diversified by hill and valley. A natural one of the 

 latter, and its subordinate branches, is filled by the lake, which 

 was made by merely damming up the bottom of the valley. The 

 waste water flows over a much admired cascade, and, with its 

 accompanying rocky scenery, has a very natural appearance. 

 About 00 acres in the pleasure-grounds, adjoining the mansion, 

 are kept under the scythe. 



A Pinetum was formed by Mr. Spencer in 1850. It is arranged 

 geographically. The species indigenous to Chitia are together, 

 and adjoining those of Japan ; then those of Tartary, Siberia, 

 other parts of Russia, the Crimea, Persia, Himalaya, Norway, 

 Western Europe, Spain, the Levant, Africa. In another division 

 we find the Conifers of Hudson's Bay, Canada, the United States, 

 N. W. Coast, California, Mexico, and Chili, &c. Many of the 

 species had made rapid growth in the short time in which they 

 have been planted. A Cupressus macrocarpa was 14 feet high. 

 Cupressus Goveniana, 9 to 10 feet high. Pinus muricata, 7 feet 



