grounds, and on an eminence towards the east, we observed from the old Hunting Tower, embosomed in woods, the flag flying, which announced that the Duke of Devonshire, the master of this magnificent domain, was at home. Immediately after entering the central gate, by the Porter's lodge, we paused to admire a fine weeping Ash, whose rich, dark foliage, drooping to the ground, forms within its circumference an arch of exceeding beauty. It was removed hither from Derby, about ten years since, at an expense of £1000; and though it had attained the age of forty years on its transplantation, flourishes unchanged in its new home. The grounds of Chatsworth cover an area of eleven miles, diversified by lawns, plantations, and pleasure- grounds. Large flocks and herds luxuriate in the pastures, and deer, so fat as to forfeit a portion of their fleetness, beautify the parks.
It would be in vain to attempt a description of this splendid establishment. Dazzled as the eye may be with its internal decorations, I could not but consider the conservatory as its chief glory. It extends several hundred feet, its lofty roof resting on iron pillars, and entirely covered with large plates of glass, furnish- ing a spacious carriage-drive, through plants and flowers from every region of the earth. Some of these are of surpassing beauty, and all refreshed by waters artificially distributed, and cheered by a perpetual summer, as if a second Paradise fostered their bloom.
