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CONTENTS.
XV
NUMBER TWENTY-NINE.
THE ILLUSTRIOUS DEAD OF 1859-PRESCOTT, BOND, HALLAM, VON HUMBOLDT.
The value of their example to young men-Traits of Mr. Prescott's character, which
are within the reach of imitation by others-William Cranch Bond the Astrono-
mer-Remarkable variety and union of qualities, scientific and practical-His
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amiable temper and disposition-His enthusiasm for Astronomy-Liberal appreci-
ation of others-Visit of Jenny Lind to the Cambridge Observatory-Succeeded
in the Observatory at Cambridge by his son George P. Bond-Scientific reputation
of Mr. Bond, Jnr.
NUMBER THIRTY.
Simultaneous death of Hallam and Prescott-Hallam the first standard writer of
history in England after Hume, Gibbon, and Robertson-Compared with those
writers-Brief account of the History of Europe in the middle ages-Of the
Constitutional history of England-Of the introduction to the Literature of Europe
for the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth centuries-Personal History-Loss
of his two sons-Henry counsels his father not to accept the title of Baronet-
Receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Harvard College-Letter
of acknowledgment.
276
NUMBER THIRTY-ONE.
The year 1769 famous for the birth of great men-The memory of Humboldt asso-
ciated with America-His unsuccessful plans before coming to this continent-lis
great reputation founded on his American works-His place at the head of the men
of science of the day-Great age to which his literary labors were protracted-
Accustomed to sleep but four hours in the twenty-four-His social disposition-
Acquaintance of the writer with Mr. von Humboldt in 1818-His liberal appreci-
ation of others-Sits to Mr. Wight of Boston for his portrait-Remarks on the
assertion that he was an Atheist.
NUMBER THIRTY-TWO.
ITALIAN NATIONALITY.
284
Reasons of State and Public opinion mingled in the present struggle-Growth of
liberal views in Italy-How far the feelings of the masses will affect the result of
the contest-The different views of the different parties-Elements of nationality
possessed by the Italians-A compact geographical position-A fusion of the
original races-One language-A common faith-In all these respects their claim
to an independent nationality equal to that of any of the great powers of Europe
To what is the want of it owing?-By no means to the degeneracy of the
population.
293
NUMBER THIRTY-THREE.
It has failed to exist for want of a comprehensive patriotic sentiment-Difficulties in
the way of the formation of such a sentiment arising from the multiplication of
local governments-Benefits and evils of this multiplication-Probable consequen-
ces of the present struggle-Will not result in a republican confederacy-Nor
probably in the immediate establishment of an Italian monarchy-But may pre-
pare the way for such an event in future-Lessons to be drawn from Italian
history-All other circumstances favorable to an Independent nationality una-
vailing without a comprehensive patriotism. 802
NUMBER THIRTY-FOUR.
THE LIGHT-HOUSE.
The greatest dangers of the sea are in nearing the land-To obviate some of these
light-houses have been erected-The Colossus of Rhodes-The Pharos of Alexan-
dria-Great improvements in modern times-Fresnel-Feelings in contemplating
a light-house-The Fitzmaurice light-Number of light-houses in England,
France, and the United States-Dangers sometimes of their multiplication-Anec-
dote of a narrow escape-Minot's Ledge described-Destruction of the iron
screw-pile light-house in April, 1851-The violence of the gale described-A new
light-house of solid masonry in progress of erection under Capt. Alexander-
Progress of the work-An eclipsing light a beautiful object-Via Crucis, via
Lucis. 310
NUMBER THIRTY-FIVE.
PRINCE METTERNICH.
Should he be classed with the Illustrious dead of 1859 ?-His success civil not mili-
tary-Not cruel nor bloodthirsty-Ilis government mild for an absolute despo-
tism-Is Lombardy an exception?-Anecdote of Silvio Pellico and the other
conductors of the Conciliatore-Metternich's first service at the Congress of
Rastadt-The four coalitions-His conduct as the Austrian minister in France-
Anecdote from Capefigue of doubtful authenticity-Was he the projector of the
marriage of Napoleon I. with Marie Louise?-Rules Austria in peace for thirty-
three years Sinks at last in 1848-His exile, return, and the close of his career
as a private man. 818
NUMBER THIRTY-SIX.
SEVEN CRITICAL OCCASIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
Instances of an overruling Providence in the lives of distinguished men, and signally
in the life of Washington-His brother Lawrence an officer in the expedition un-
der Admiral Vernon against Carthagena-Plan for placing George in the British
Navy, and a midshipman's warrant procured-His mother opposes the plan, and
it is abandoned-Accompanies his brother to Barbadoes at the age of nineteen and
takes the small-pox-Terrific nature of that disease before the discovery of Vac-
cination-Appears in the American Army in 1775 and afterwards-Great dangers
to which Washington was exposed on his mission to Venango-Hazards of an ex-
cursion at that time in the districts occupied by the Indians-Their cruelties-
Narrow escape of Washington on the return-Concluding reflection.
NUMBER THIRTY-SEVEN.
827
Braddock's expedition in 1755-Washington a volunteer aid-Falls ill on the way
and sent back to the reserve-Joins the army the day before the engagement-
Beautiful scene of war on the morning of the battle-Surprise and total defeat of
General Braddock's army-Gallant conduct of Colonel Washington throughout
the engagement-Great danger to which he was exposed-Interview with an In-
dian Chieftain on the Kanawha in 1770-Prediction in 1755 of his future career-
Reflection by Mr. Sparks-Washington's visit to New York in 1756, where he is
the guest of Beverley Robinson-Makes the acquaintance of Mary Philipse-She
marries Captain Orme and adheres with her family to the royal cause.
335
NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT.
SEVERAL CRITICAL OCCASIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
Washington desires in early life a commission in the Royal Army-Exclusion of Col-
onists from promotion in the Royal establishments-His taste for military life-
His distinguished services in the seven years' war attract no notice "at home"—
At its close, having no hope of advancement, he retires from military life-After
an interval of seventeen years, re-appears commander-in-chief of the armies of
United America-At the battle of Princeton, Washington, in his own opinion, ran
the greatest risk of his life, being between the fire of both parties-Colonel Trum-
bull's picture-Reputation acquired by Washington abroad by the surprise of the
Hessians and the battle at Princeton-Testimony of the historian Botta. 343
NUMBER THIRTY-NINE.
FONTAINEBLEAU, BURGUNDY, AUTUN, TALLEYRAND.
Leave Paris en route for Italy-Passports-Couriers-Fontainebleau and its histori-
cal recollections-Appearance of a wine-growing region-The Côte d'or-Autun,
its antiquity and architectural remains-Epigram about the two Bishops of Au-
tun-Character of Talleyrand-His emigration to America, and intention to be-
come a citizen of the United States-Anecdote of Benedict Arnold-Talleyrand's
course in this country-His friendship for General Hamilton-Curious anecdote
of Aaron Burr, related by Talleyrand-Miniature of General Hamilton-Talley-
rand's character as a statesman-The Duke of Magenta born at Autun-Another
anecdote of Benedict Arnold.
352
NUMBER FORTY.
LYONS.
Hotel de l'Europe at Lyons-The hill of Fourvières-Description of the Panorama
seen from its top-Distant view of Mont Blanc-Pilgrimages to the shrine of our
Lady of Fourvières-Resort of beggars and almsgiving on the part of the Pil-
grims-Anecdote of a professed Scottish beggar-The bronze tablets containing the
speech of the Emperor Claudius-Martyrdom of Saint Irenæus and Blandina-The
Persecutions of the early Christians as recorded in ecclesiastical history com-
pared with the cruelties practised at Lyons in the French revolution.-Whole-
sale massacre in the Brotteaux-Escape and career of Jacquard, the inventor of
the celebrated loom that bears his name-saying of Napoleon I. about him-His
epitaph. 861
NUMBER FORTY-ONE.
FROM LYONS TO GENEVA.
Silk fabrics of Lyons-First glimpse of mountain scenery-Nantua-Bellegarde-In-
genious smuggling-Pert du Rhone-Cæsar's description of the defile-Ancient
Switzerland compared to Michigan and Wisconsin-First appearance of the Hel-
vetii or ancient Swiss in history-Emigration of the entire people into France-
Overtaken and defeated with great loss by Cæsar, and the survivors compelled
to return to Switzerland-A muster-roll in Greek characters discovered in their
camp which gives their numbers-Cæsar's great career begins with the conquest
of the Helvetii-beautiful prospects on the way from Fort l'Ecluse to Geneva. 370
NUMBER FORTY-TWO.
EXCURSION FROM GENEVA TO CHAMOUNI, MONT BLANC.
The various attractions in Geneva-The influence of Calvin-The road to Chamouni
up the valley of the Arve-Remarkable scene beyond Bonneville-Nant d'Ar-
pennaz-First view of Mont Blane-Goitres, whether considered a beauty by the
peasantry-Lac de Chede-Servoz-The Upper Arve-Entrance into the valley of
Chamouni-The glaciers-Description of a glacier-Their motion-Investigation
of the cause by Professor Agassiz-The valley of Chamouni first made known to
the travelling world by Pococke and Windham in 1741-Alpine scenery less fre-
quently described by the poets than might have been expected. 879
NUMBER FORTY-THREE.
THE MONTANVERT, THE SEA OF ICE, AND THE GREEN GARDEN.
Excursion to the Jardin Vert-Ascent to the Montanvert-Prospect from it-Solita
ry cabin-Beautiful midnight scene-Crossing the Mer de Glace, crevasses-
Dangerous pass along the face of the mountain--Reach the Jardin-Sublimity of
the scene-Return to the Montanvert-Descent to the lower end of the Mer de
Glace and the source of the Arveiron-Geological significance of the recent in.
quiries into the formation and movement of the Glaciers-Importance of these
bodies in the economy of nature.
NUMBER FORTY-FOUR.
GENEVA, FERNEY, LAUSANNE.
883
Rousseau's house-His manuscripts-Partial insanity the best apology for his con-
duct-Voltaire's Chateau at Ferney-Description of his room and list of portraits
in it-Other memorials-Contrast of Ferney as it was during Voltaire's life-time
and its present appearance-His life and works an entire failure-Coppet and
Madame de Staël-Gouverneur Morris-Lausanne-Gibbon's house-its appear-
ance in 1818-Summer-house in the garden, where he was accustomed to study-
Last lines of the Decline and Fall written there-Hume's striking remark in
1767, on the stability and duration of the English language, in consequence of its
prevalence in America. 897
NUMBER FORTY-FIVE.
FROM LAUSANNE TO FREYBURG.
General Laharpe, the instructor of the Emperor Alexander-Origin of the Holy Al-
liance-Schools at Lausanne and the neighborhood-Scenery-Road to Vevay-
Vineyards-Church of St. Martin at Vevay-General Ludlow's monument-Fate
of the regicides -Scenery at Vevay-Clarens-Chillon-Its dungeons-Burke's
judgment of Rousseau's writings-Moudon-Payerne-Bertha's saddle-Freyburg
-Local description-The ancient Linden-Strange bas-relief at the cathedral-
Point of junction of the French and German languages-Suspension bridge.
NUMBER FORTY-SIX.
BERNE.
407
From Freyburg to Berne-Change of costume-Appearance of the city-Lofty
parapet wall and extraordinary leap from it-Alpine scenery-The Bear the
heraldic emblem of Berne, and living bears kept at the public expense-The
University-Manufactures of Berne, the Messrs. Schenck-Visit to the establish-
ments of M. Von Fellenberg at Hofwyl-Anecdote of the director Reubel-High
School-Industry School-The celebrated assistant teacher Wehrli-Agricultural
School-M. Von Fellenberg's establishments, formerly an object of great attention
in Europe.
416
NUMBER FORTY-SEVEN.
THE NINETEENTH OF APRIL, 1775.
Materials for the Romance of our history scattered through the country-Events of
the 19th April, 1775-Alarm given from Boston to the neighboring towns-Es-
cape of Adams and Hancock from Lexington to Woburn-A salmon left behind