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Fourth a iioble city, and its environs beautiful ; but there is a 

 Journe y^ 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 build- 

 ings, gives to Philadelphia a gay and lively appearance ; 

 but the sameness of the streets, and their crossing each 

 other at right angles, are somewhat tiresome. The water- 

 works which 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. 

 itsMuseum. 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 constantly in it, and are ever ready 

 to show the curiosities to strangers, and to give them 

 every necessary information. Mr. Peale has now passed 

 his eightieth year, and appears to possess the vivacity, 

 and, I may almost add, the activity of youth. 



To the indefatigable exertions of this gentleman, is the 

 western world indebted for the possession of this splendid 

 Museum. Mr. Peale is, moreover, an excellent artist. 

 Look attentively, I pray you, at the portrait he has 

 taken of himself, by desire of the State of Pennsylvania. 

 On entering the room he appears in the act of holding 

 up a curtain, to show you his curiosities. The effect of 

 the light upon his head is infinitely striking. I have 

 never seen any thing finer in the way of light and shade. 



