From his journal I venture below to record A single impression received while abroad: "June 7th, we reached Athens--a sizable place, Some three or four miles from the Gulf of Ægina; It contains a cathedral not equal to Grace Church in New York, which I think is much finer. Went up to the top of the famous Acropolis, Which is visited daily by hundreds of people, But can't say I think that the view from the top o' this Is equal to that from our Trinity steeple. The houses are mostly unsightly and small; In Minerva and Hermes' street noticed a few Which will do very well, but are nothing at all Compared with our mansion in Fifth-Avenue. The piles of old ruins one sees here and there I consider a perfect disgrace to the town; If they had an efficient and competent Mayor, Like our Mayor Wood, he would soon have them down." Returned from his tour, he may daily be seen Promenading Broadway with a calm air of su- Periority, such as is rightfully worn By the heir of two millions and nothing to do. Observe how he shrinks, with a languid disdain, From a shabby book-keeper with coat worse for wear; It would scarce be befitting for fine porcelain To come in close contact with common delf-ware. He inclines, as I think, in regard to the masses, In a modified form to the views of Agassiz: As that Adam the first had another for weedin', And other such jobs, in the garden of Eden; While Eve has a housemaid--the wife of the latter, Of color uncertain--perhaps a mulatto, Who lives in the kitchen, cooks, washes, and starches, While Eve in the parlor plays waltzes and marches; And that those who perforce bear the burdens of life Date their origin back to this man and his wife, While from Adam the first are descended the few Who are blest with long purses and nothing to do. An exceedingly simple and practical way Of explaining the present distinction of classes, Conclusively showing that much finer clay Is required for the rich than the general masses.