If a party be not pressed for time, they should go round the outer terrace, reckoned a mile in circumference, the walk is in some parts sequestered and most pleasingly solemn, in other points presenting very charming views; and altogether calculated to raise our admiration, and give a more perfect idea of this beautiful specimen of ancient fortification.

The open space in the outworks, called the Place of Arms, is where the Archery Club resort during the season for exercise; no spot certainly could be more convenient:  though by the bye, there is a degree of modish gaiety on such occasions, which is not altogether in character (at least to a picturesque eye,) with the solemnity of a scene betraying ...

    “The grey and grief-worn aspect of old days!”

The military establishment of the castle is at present altogether a sinecure; formerly this was the regular seat of the insular government; but now it is quite deserted, save by the individual who has the privilege of showing the place to strangers, and his attendants.

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THE VILLAGE OF CARISBROOKE

Is an extremely pretty place, and still very populous, though much less so than formerly, when it enjoyed the consequence of a CITY, guarded by the only fortress in the island to which the inhabitants could fly for refuge in the moment of invasion:  it rises on a hill opposite that on which stand the venerable ruins of the Castle:  and in the intervening valley a beautiful stream winds its course towards Newport, sufficiently copious to turn several mills—­the springs supplying water highly esteemed for its purity.  The church is of great antiquity:  and its tower is a very handsome specimen of Gothic architecture, proudly relieving itself from the surrounding trees and habitations.  There are several genteel residences, and a few good lodging-houses in the village, whose neatly dressed gardens, interspersed with lofty trees, and environed by the most agreeable scenery, give to the place altogether an uncommon air of rural beauty.

      “How picturesque the view, where up the side
    Of that steep hill, the roofs of russet thatch
    Rise mix’d with trees, above whose swelling tops
    Ascends the tall church-tower, and loftier still
    The hill’s extended ridge, crown’d with yellow corn—­
    While slow beneath the bank, the silver stream
    Glides by the flowery isles and willow groves.”

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NEWPORT.

>>_To form an idea merely of the Town, it will be sufficient for a stranger to pace two or three of the principal streets—­the High-st. of course from one end to the other; he will then see the_ TOWN-HALL:  the old PARISH-CHURCH, situated in the Corn-market; the public LIBRARY in the Beast-market; and the ancient GRAMMAR-SCHOOL. The most inviting short walks are over MONTJOY’S to Carisbrooke—­to the top of PAN DOWN—­and to Hurststake, on the banks of the RIVER, at high tide.