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were shortly expected to be erected. Se- 

 clusion and melancholy here hold their sacred 

 vigils, and form the fascinating character of 

 this delicious spot ; whatever interferes with 

 their sombre rites will effectually destroy its 

 inagic powers. I heartily wish it may not be- 

 come the abode of fortune's favorites ; but if 

 this be its destiny, may the goddess of taste 

 inspire them with veneration and respect for 

 the matchless beauties of this favored scene, 

 and teach, that where nature has been so lavish 

 of her sumptuous favors, art can have nothing 

 to supply. 



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The southern boundary is so very inferior to 

 the western, that a single look sufficed, and 

 left so imperfect an impression, that as to any 

 description of it, I feel to be indisposed and 

 unequal. 



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The Alpine scenery, of which M'Gilly 

 Cuddy's Reeks form the principal feature, leaves 

 to the imagination no power of adding an iota 

 to its towering magnitude variety of outline, 

 and richness of colouring, combining in one 

 magnificent subject all the mountain enchant- 

 ments of nature. The faculty of seeing ex- 

 cites feelings which are instantly transmitted 

 to the heart by every avenue that leads' t6 it, 

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