I advised Samuel to go to France and bury himself for six months in the Louvre; from thence to Italy, the seat of the arts.

He inclined to the first part of the plan, and then to return home, but deferred putting it into execution till he heard from his father.

Mr.Allston intended to winter in London.

Morse has a fine taste and colors well.

His drawing is capable of much improvement, but he is anxious to place himself at the head of his profession, and, with a little judicious encouragement, will probably succeed.