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A short distance from this grand manufactory, ad - joining to the road on the left hand, is one of fairer form, and gentler character; where the long-lost art of staining glass, is carried on by Mr. Eginton, in the utmost beauty, and apparently to perfection. The house is a neat little modern mansion, con- sisting of a body and two pavillions, through one of which we were introduced to the parlour ; a pleasing entrance, as it is ornamented with several specimens of Mr. Eginton's art. The process, of course, is concealed; but the elegant productions of it are communicated with the greatest readiness ro the curious visitor, by the amiable artist. They are of the chastest design, and most beautiful exe- cut ion; vying with the best specimens of ancient glass in brilliancy of colouring, and infinitely sur- passing them in truth of outline and elegance of form. Comparing them with the grandest of the Gothic productions, we cannot but allow the force of the poet's satyrical remarks upon the latter, and the justness of his eulogium on the former:

" Ye brawny prophets, that in robes so rich,

\i distance due possess the crisped nich; ' Ye rows of patriarchs, that, sublimely rear'd, ' Diffuse a proud primaeval length of beard; ' Ye saints., who, clad in crimson's bright array, " More pride than humble poverty display;

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