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for Newburyport, where they were met by several mem- 

 bers from that city, who accompanied them on the excur- 

 sion ; carnages being in readiness to convey the party to 

 the place of meeting. The day was all that could be 

 desired :. bright, cool, and sunny. 



After a ride of some five or six miles over one of the 

 best roads in the county, the party arrived at the pleasant 

 country seat of Major Ben. Perley Poore, where they 

 were cordially received by that gentleman and his family, 

 who extended to them the hospitalities of the place. An 

 hour was passed in examining the valuable and extensive 

 collections at this place, which excited much interest and 

 admiration, especially the Indian implements, and the 

 continental suite of rooms furnished in the style of the 

 Revolution. There were many curious old relics which 

 represent several generations of the Poore family : mili- 

 tary weapons, old pictures and portraits, household uten- 

 sils, nice old glass and crockery ware, mirrors, candle- 

 sticks, and a great variety of things quaint and queer. 



The guests were then invited to the dining room, where 

 a fine lunch had been prepared. They then visited the 

 room where Major Poore's valuable historical and literary 

 collections are arranged, and after making a tour of the 

 grounds, inspecting the barns, the famous white cattle, 

 the well arranged gardens and walks, and last, but not 

 least, the noble growth of forest trees, every one planted 

 by Major Poore or his father, 'once more embarked for 

 West Newbury, bidding an adieu to the kind host and 



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his accomplished family. 



We cannot leave without feelings akin to veneration for 

 this old mansion, which has during successive generations 

 been continued in this family. Portions of the old build- 

 ing remain, though additions and alterations have been 

 made from time to time, so that it now presents a some- 

 what baronial aspect. Here resides the genial proprietor 



