But it should be remembered that your situation as an artist is different from theirs.

It is your wisdom to leave politics to politicians and be solely the artist.

But if you are in France these cautions will probably not be necessary, as you will have no temptation to enter into any political discussions." On the 3d of February, 1815, Morse, in writing to his parents, has a very sad piece of news to communicate to them:-- "I write in great haste and much agitation.

Mrs.Allston, the wife of our beloved friend, died last evening, and the event overwhelmed us all in the utmost sorrow.

As for Mr.Allston, for several hours after the death of his wife he was almost bereft of reason.