its influence. The yellow tints so perceptible from the glowing light of the morning sun are, I think, more intense than those that appear when he is near the horizon in the afternoon; and this probably arises from the broad shadows at this time being of a bluish gray tint, in consequence of the evaporation of the moisture which collects during the night and when this mass of cool colour is contrasted with the yellow, each is heightened by the apposition. Those persons, however, who have not observed with sufficient attention the golden effect the sun's light has upon objects at his first rising, are too apt to dispute the fidelity of its representation when they see objects painted yellow which they know to be white. I therefore feel that it is necessary to inform such persons, that white is peculiarly suited not only to receive light, but its colour also; and it appears to me that there is no such thing as white in an open scene, for when the sun's light is cast upon objects of this nature, even at midday, they must, though in a

slight degree, be tinged with yellow, and when the sun is near the horizon this tint will be of a golden hue. I need scarcely add, that white in shade is gray, unless influenced by some other colour being reflected upon it.

I am, &c.

MY DEAR SIR;

WHEN the sun has reached a certain altitude, the rosy blush of the early morning is sometimes succeeded by a tender gray tint, in consequence of a slight mist, if the preceding night has been humid; and should this occur, the delicate and pellucid gray that is in this case diffused over the distance will ascend and be thinly spread, chiefly upon the lower portion of the sky, and at last dissolve in the soft blue above, which generally indicates an approaching fine day. When, after the weather has been for some time in this state, the haze begins gradually to melt away as the sun bursts forth, the summits of the mountains by degrees steal upon the sight; and their majestic forms appear more stupendous in consequence of

the misty vail that still partially conceals their basis as it rises from the lake. This effect is

exceedingly grand and interesting, as the imagination is kept actively alive: but no sooner is the mist dispersed, than the sublime is succeeded by the beautiful; nature now displays all her charms; the sun's light glistens upon numberless objects, and trembles upon the water as the refreshing breeze sweeps softly along its surface. At this time, with the sun in the centre of the scene, very little colour can be perceived, and none that is positive, unless in the near parts or immediately upon the foreground.

I am, &c.

MY DEAR SIR;

Ar midday, when the atmosphere is perfectly serene and the sky free from clouds, we do not perceive that breadth of effect which is so agreeable in the morning and afternoon, when the sun is nearer the horizon; for the shadows then are in large masses producing that pleasing repose which adds so much to the charms of a landscape. But when the sun at noonday is shining with a dazzling brightness, every object casts a short and dark shadow; and if the scene consists of many small parts, a spotty effect will be the result, which the eye cannot contemplate for any length of time with satisfaction. To the north at this time the tone of the sky is deep, and the vivid blue descends nearly to the horizon, and all the light