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world, ratlier than live to become servant-maid 

 to old Grecian ladies : — 



"Non ego Myrmidonum sedes, Dolopumve superbas, 

 Adspiciam, aut Graiis servitum matribus ibo. " 



At some future period, should a foreign armed 

 force, or intestine broils (all which heaven avert), 

 raise Troy to the dignity of a fortified city, Vir- 

 gil's prophecy may then be fulfilled, 



"Atque iterum ad Trojam magnus mittetur Achilles." 



After leaving Troy, I passed through a fine 

 country to Albany; and then proceeded by steam 

 down the Hudson to New York. 



Travellers hesitate whether to give the prefer- 

 ence to Philadelphia or to New York. Phila- 

 delphia is certainly a noble city, and its environs 

 beautiful; but there is a degree of quiet and 

 sedateness in it, which, though no doubt very 

 agreeable to the man of calm and domestic habits, 

 is not so attractive to one of speedy movements. 

 The quantity of white marble which is used in the 

 buildings, gives to Philadelphia a gay and lively 

 appearance ; but the sameness of the streets, and 

 their crossing each other at right angles, are some- 

 what tiresome. The water-works wliich supply 

 the city, are a proud monument of the skill and 

 enterprise of its inhabitants; and the market is 

 well worth the attention of the stranger. 



When you go to Philadelphia, be sure not to 

 forget to visit the Museum. It will afford you a 

 great treat. Some of Mr. Peale's family are con- 

 stantly in it, and are ever ready to show the 

 curiosities to strangers, and to give them every 



