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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, Virgil’s pro¬ 
phecy may then be fulfilled, 
“ Atque iterum ad Trojam magmis 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 preference 
to Philadelphia or to New York. Philadelphia 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 somewhat tiresome. The water-works 
which supply the city, are a proud monument of the 
skill and enterprise of its inhabitants ; and the mar¬ 
ket is well worth the attention of the stranger. 
When you go to Philadelphia, be sure not to for¬ 
get 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 infor¬ 
mation. Mr. Peale has now passed his eightieth 
year, and appears to possess the vivacity, and, I may 
almost add, the activity of youth. 
FOURTH 
JOURS' KV. 
Philadel¬ 
phia. 
Its 
Museum. 
