5G CANANBAIGUA. 



of a few coi^nmanding minds ; and I assure you 

 that it slieds a lustre not only on the intercourse 

 of polished lite, but by a natural association of 

 ideas, brightens the scenery and heightens the 

 beauties of the country in the view of the travel- 

 ler. 



This western region is peopled by emigrants 

 from different parts of the United States and 

 Europe. If in the evolutions of good fortune, it 

 should so happen, that a number of meritorious 

 persons should settle in a particular place, carry- 

 ing with them the excellencies which distinguish 

 their native country, then a most felicitous state of 

 society must be formed. This is the case with 

 the population of Canandaigua — and the virtues 

 and good qualities which flourish in this delight- 

 ful village, are communicated to the whole suf- 

 rounding country. 



Although there are no privileged orders in this 

 representative democracy, yet there are distinct 

 classes in society, which derive their existence from 

 a difference in education, cultivation, and refine- 

 ment. In cities, towns, and villages, the leading 

 members of the learned professions, the principal 

 merchants and agriculturists form a distinct asso- 

 ciation — and it is sometimes amusing to perceive 

 the efforts of the novi homines to elevate themselves 

 into this class, which is considered the first or 



