its extent is considerable, being in length upwards of 45 feet, in width 24 feet, and in height 18 feet. Re-crossing the vestibule to the right, we enter the

DRAWING ROOM.

A magnificent apartment, fitted up with a splendour suitable to the principal saloon of a Ducal residence. Nothing is here wanting which wealth and taste can supply. The decorations and furniture are of the most elegant and costly description: the walls are hung in rich amber-colored silk taboret, with full draperies to the three windows, and the luxuriant sofas, ottomans, couches, and cabriole chairs, are covered in the same material.

Between the windows and over the fire places are four brilliant plate glasses of noble proportions; beneath the two former, which are in frames finely carved and gilt, are two splendid console tables of Sienna marble highly polished, and supported by carved work, finely gilt, in the florid style of Louis XIV. On these, in addition to two French enamelled and ormolu time pieces of the same age, are costly sets of French china, in blue, green, and gold, exquisitely painted from subjects in natural history, presented by Louis XV. to the third Duke of Richmond, when ambassador at the Court of Versailles.

On a handsome mahogany pedestal between the windows, is a group of two dogs, in marble, executed by the

Hon. Mrs. Damer, and presented by her to the third Duke of Richmond, her brother-in-law.*

In different parts of the room are three rare and very highly finished cabinets in buhl and marquetrie, one of the drawers of which contain a beautiful worked shirt of Charles I., the collar pointed and open, reminding us of the portraits of this monarch by Vandyke, in which it is almost invariably introduced, and various articles in silver, used during the infancy of Charles II.

On each side of the entrance are two elaborately

* Mrs. Damer was the only child of Field Marshal Henry Seymour Conway, and was born 1748. She presents an almost singular instance of a young and beautiful woman, of high birth and connections, and amply blessed with wealth, resigning the ease and luxury of life, the attractions of society, and the devotion of the world, to cultivate with ardour and perseverance, an art, than which none requires more incessant drudgery, or demands a greater sacrifice of time and patience. Mrs. Damer's genius was of a high order, and "many of her busts from the life are not inferior to the antique." Among her principal performances were, a bust of Charles James Fox, presented on the 1st May, 1815, in person, to Napoleon; a bust of Nelson, heroic size, of Sir H. Davy, of the Duchess of Devonshire, of Sir J. Banks, and a statue, eight feet high, of George III.

Independently of her attachment to, and proficiency in sculpture, Mrs. Damer was no ordinary woman; she was the friend and admirer of Fox, and joined the Duchess of Devonshire in the famous canvass of Westminster; she sent her respects and good wishes to Napoleon as he departed for the last of his fields, and she entertained Queen Caroline during her memorable trial. She was the friend and companion of Josephine Beauharnois, nor was she forgotten when that extraordinary woman became Empress of France; the present of a valuable piece of china, and an invitation to Paris, were the proofs of her attachment and sincerity. Mrs. Damer died in the spring of 1828, in the eightieth year of her age.

carved rosewood cabinets, with plate glass fronts and sienna marble tops, filled with numerous articles of bijoutrie, consisting of gold and other snuff boxes, with miniatures set in diamonds, watches of the age of Charles I., coins, medals, crosses, stars, &c., and numerous small pieces of choice china. On the chimney pieces and tables are scattered unique specimens of china and ormolu ornaments. The room is lighted by two superb ormolu chandeliers suspended from the ceiling, as well as by candelabra on the marble tables. oak, in parquetage, and covered by a rich Axminster carpet of great weight and thickness, wrought in flowers of uncommon brilliancy of colours. Before each fireplace are cheval screens in needle-work, displaying groups of flowers, most admirably executed, with plate glass fronts, the frames carved and gilt. The apartment opens into, and is terminated by one of the round towers, fitted up in a corresponding style of elegance.

the

The floor is of

Crossing the vestibule, we accompany the stranger to

CORRIDOR, OR MUSIC ROOM,

A plain but elegant apartment, the walls of which are studded with some of the choicest productions of the old masters. Of these, one of the most striking, from its merits and the painful associations connected with its subject, is

23. A Portrait of James, Duke of Monmouth,

(7 ft. by 4 ft. 9 in.)

SIR G. KNEller.

A full length portrait of this unfortunate nobleman, in the artist's happiest style. He is represented in his robes of state, wearing the insignia of the Order of the Garter. The air of courtliness and dignity, so characteristic of Monmouth, is well expressed in this admirable picture.

James, Duke of Monmouth, natural son of Charles II. by Lucy Walters, born 1650, beheaded 15th July, 1685. He possessed qualities well calculated to render him an ornament of the Court, and a favourite of the English people,—an affable address, a thoughtless generosity, and a graceful person; he was always a great favourite with his father, who lavished on him extraordinary honors. To this partiality, combined with his general popularity, may be ascribed the rash attempt which he afterwards made to dethrone his uncle James II., and which terminated in his total defeat at the battle of Sedgemore. James's conduct towards Monmouth has been justly condemned as harsh and unfeeling. He met his fate with a courage suited to his rank and character.

24. A Battle Piece between the Austrians and the Turks. Breydell, (Charles.)

(1 ft. 1 in. by 8 in.)

Forming a pair with No. 37. A most spirited composition.

BREYDELL (CHARLES), born at Antwerp, 1677, died 1744. He was a pupil of Rysbrack, the landscape painter; he, however, is more reputed as a painter of battles, and attacks of cavalry, which are ingeniously composed and executed with spirit.

25. Portrait of Killegrew,

VANDYKE.

(3 ft. 2 in. by 2 ft. 8 in.)

The subject of this picture is represented with his hund resting on the head of a large dog. He wears a cuirass, with red sleeves slashed, his light brown hair falls over the shoulders, and the countenance, a three-quarter view, is eminently handsome.

Thomas Killegrew, Page of Honor to Charles I. and Groom of the Bedchamber to Charles II., born 1611, died 1682, author of several comedies and tragedies. He was a favorite and boon companion of the "Merry Monarch," of whose court he was one of the most distinguished wits.

26. A Head painted on wood. Subject and artist un

known.

27. Ruins and Sea-port,

(7 ft. by 5 ft.)

SALVATOR ROSA.

This picture, from its merits and position, is one of the most striking in the room; it represents a sea port crowded with ships and galleys, and numerous figures engaged in occupations connected with the subject; on the right hand are fine and picturesque ruins, the coloring, especially of the sky, is clear and transparent.

SALVATOR ROSA, a celebrated Italian painter of history, landscapes, battles, and sea pieces, was born 1614 and died 1673. His pictures were principally distinguished by boldness and grandeur of conception. Sea-ports, with figures, were favorite subjects of his pencil, and are highly esteemed: but his great excellence lay in landscape; and he delighted in representing scenes of desolation, solitude and danger, gloomy forests, rocky shores, lonely dells leading to caverns of banditti, alpine bridges, trees scathed by lightning, and skies lowring with thunder. One of his most famous pictures, Saul and the Witch of Endor, is at Versailles.

28. Troops on the March,

(11 in. by 8 in.)

VANDER MEULEN.

Forming a pair with No. 33. The figures and horses are well drawn,

and touched with great spirit.